Iowa State University - Bomb Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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BOARD OF EDUCATION The Iowa State Board of Education acts as the governing body of all the institu- tions of higher learning in the state: Iowa State College, Ames; State University of Iowa, Iowa City; Iowa State Teachers ' College, Cedar Falls; Iowa School for the Blind, Vinton; Iowa School for the Deaf, Council Bluffs. Divided into two committees, it is this board that presents the needs of each in- stitution to the state legislature. Miss Lawther is chairman of the Faculty Committee, and Mr. Galvin is chairman of the Building and Business Committee. The Finance Committee functions entirely separate from the board; it is this committee that ap- proves all appointments, leaves of absence, salaries, vouchers — in other words, this committee attends to all the details of governing the state institutions, while the board dictates the policies of the schools. Under the law, the board is required to meet at least four times a year, but actu- ally it meets at least once every month during the school year, conferring at least once a year at each institution under its jurisdiction. George T. Baker, President Joseph H. Anderson H. C. Shull Harry M. Neas Mrs. Cora E. Simpson T. W. Keenan Anna B. Lawther S. J. Galvin John P. Wallace William R. Boyd, Chairman FINANCE COMMITTEE W. G. NOTH M. R. PiERSON, Board Secretary Baker Galvin Anderson Shull Keenan Neas Gilmore Latham Friley Wallace Lawther Berg Lenahan Noth Pierson Boyd titaastttk ■■ .i l-?vr.-. .-. ' - .-v -. . - - ■ - ■-i ♦ 29 O m M. iv

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PRESIDENT FRILEY On October 7, 1937, Dr. Charles Edwin Friley was inaugurated as the ninth presi- dent of Iowa State College. On this occasion a huge crowd assembled to pay tribute to a man who, still in his youth, became the executive head of a world renowned in- stitution of learning. Dr. Friley, before coming to Iowa State College, was Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the Texas A. and M. College, and preceding his presidency he held the office of Dean of the Division of Industrial Science at Iowa State. Born in Ruston, Louisiana, in 1887, he graduated from the Sam Houston Teachers ' College in 1909. Wishing to further his education, he obtained his bachelor of science degree from Texas A. and M., his A. M. degree from Columbia University, and his LL.D. from Sim- mons University. Dr. Friley is a member of many prominent educational organizations such as the Iowa Academy of Science, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars, the Iowa State Fair Board, and the governing board of the Iowa Geological Survey. Last year he was initiated into Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is also a member of many honoraries, including Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Mu Alpha, and Scabbard and Blade. Although President Friley is imposing and formal in his executive role, he is a very charming and informal host. His southern accent and ready smile insure him many friends. A father of three children, he is interested in young people and enjoys working with them. His home, The Knoll, is often filled with young people ' s groups. Placing special faith in the importance of the intangible aspects of education, Dr. Friley appreciates the fineness of music, art and literature. Besides being an accom- plished pianist, he is also fond of golf and gardening. Because of his strong belief in personality growth through college work, President Friley hopes to develop the strongest possible staff in teaching and research, a fine environment, the most beautiful campus ia America, and a stimulating program of student activities so that Iowa State students may have the finest chance possible.

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30 ♦ M. D. Helser Dean oj tlie Junior College Frances A. Sims Director oj Personnel jor Women JUNIOR COLLEGE The office of Dean of the Junior College was created in 1903 at the recommenda- tion of President Storms. All freshman and sophomore students were placed under the supervision of the new dean in order that more emphasis might be stressed on foundation laying in the first two years of college. In 1928 President Hughes introduced the Junior College counselor system. Thir- teen faculty members were chosen to devote approximately one-third of their time as counselors for all Junior College students. The system has been enlarged and is one of the department ' s most important functions at the present time. Schedules, mid-term grade reports, and absence excuses are supplied to three thousand freshmen and sophomores through the Junior College office. Here also con- ferences are held with the Junior Dean, and students are advised and assisted with their problems. PERSONNEL WOMEN To develop in Iowa State women a fine, wholesome attitude toward college life and life in general and to help students become well-rounded individuals is the aim of Miss Frances A. Sims, Personnel Director for Women. This charming director helps adjust any difficulties women students may have. Fee exemptions, advice on financial matters, help in finding employment, are subject- matter for adjustment. Her wish is not to make a student ' s decision for her, but to point out various aspects of the situation and to suggest sources of further help and infor- mation; so that the student may make her own decision more intelligently. Thus the office serves as a clearing-house for women students ' afl ' airs. This year employment problems, for summer as well as the school year, have especially concerned the stu- dent and Miss Sims. Before holding her present position, Miss Sims was Head of the Textiles and Cloth- ing Department of Iowa State College.