Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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state Policies Bodhevanous J ik Ptesident. aonancomp fltii. COUNCIL OF DEANS — Seated: Dean R. A. Seaton, President F. D. Farrell, Dean Mary P. Van Zile, Assistant Dean Eva McMillan, Dr. J. T. Willard, Dean R. R. Dykstra, Dean R. W. Babcock, Vice-President S. A. Nock, Dean E. L. Holton, Dean L. E. Call. Standing: Dean H. Umberger, Dean J. E. Ackert. Pi»J ' Page 21

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■ ' M lle(ji l j uU To PRESIDENT Francis David Farrell is entrusted the administration of all aflfairs at Kansas State College. His stately dignity is revealed in his portrait which appears at left. Recognized as one of the outstanding educational leaders in the country, President Farrell this year was elected to the presidency of the Association of Land- Grant Colleges and Universities, a title worthy of honor and distinction. The chief executive has been in his present office fourteen years and during that time has seen the college grow larger and larger, and his own duties become more numerous and complicated. Merely to say that the President is a busy man is to understate his position. Chairman of Council President Farrell serves as chairman of the Council of Deans where he must rely on his knowledge of our entire educational system to interpret the needs and desires of every division in the light of the school as a whole. Besides being top man in charge of nearly 4,000 students, he is presiding officer of the more than 500 faculty members, including teachers, field and research workers and subordinate administrators. The President represents K-State interests as ambas- sador to the State Board of Regents, the controlling council of the policies of our five state schools. He makes frequent recommendations to the Board when matters of finance, educational policy or staff changes so demand it. Is Highly Admired As a man. President Farrell combines the qualities of conservatism, rational judgment, quiet, impressive dignity, efficient management and educated tact to C. O. PRICE, congenial, capable Assistant to the President, proves himself a valuable aid as front-oifice man for President Farrell. make him respected and admired by all who know him. Only a small portion of the student body is person- ally acquainted with President Farrell but he enjoys meeting the students, and those who go to him for advice are flattered with his interest in their problems. An Efficient Assistant As front-office man and right-hand helper to the President is C. O. Price, likeable, efficient Assistant to the President. Mr. Price, who finds his time filled with routine and frequent special assignment work, has acquired in the past several years a considerable knowledge of the workings of the school machinery, of which he makes himself a veritable information bureau for the bene- fit and advantage of President Farrell. He is well liked by all students. Page 23