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

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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

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DR. S. A. NOCK is well known to students and delights in jok- ing with them. The vice-president is a literary authority as well as an administrator. rO JOIN the College and the public in under- ' standing is, in short, the chief job of Vice-President Samuel Albert Nock. However, his tasks are far greater than his job would indicate. Since 1936, Dr. Nock has been business representative of the college as well as agent of good will. To him falls the task of handling enrollment adjustments and other duties that keep him on the go. In spite of all that. Dr. Nock has become a familiar campus figure. Writes College History One of Kansas State ' s oldest faculty members from the standpoint of service, is the College Historian, Dr. J. T. Willard. His History of the Kansas State College will be off the press this summer, culminating three years of hard work and over forty years of note- taking. To Alumni Secretary Kenney L. Ford falls the task of presenting Kansas State ' s cause to Alumni clubs over the nation. In addition, Mr. Ford handles appli- ' 7a Aem A cations to the Alumni Loan Fund and also the exten- sive alumni files. He is a frequent speaker before alumni groups in this area. Watches Student Health The aches and pains of the college fall on the shoulders of Dr. M. W. Husband, head of the student health department. President of the local chapter of rhe American Medical Association last year. Dr. Hus- band is esteemed by his staff as well as by students. Three decades of continuous service to Kansas State college will be ended this year when Mary P. Van Zile retires as Dean of Women. A familiar figure in Kansas State ' s receiving lines for many years, Mrs. Van Zile has guided thousands of college girls to a better under- standing of themselves. The women ' s dormitory bears her name. Is Men ' s Advisor In addition to being men ' s advisor and head of the YMCA, Dr. A. A. Holtz runs an odd-job employment bureau, heads the Christian forum committees, helps with Freshman Induction Week, and teaches eco- nomics. In spite of his many duties Doc finds time to chat with his many student friends. Registrar Jessie M. Machir is becoming accustomed these days to forecasting each new registration as a record breaker. The college record-keeper, Miss Machir has copies of each student ' s grades on file as well as various other information necessary to college authorities. It is her task to see that each registration period runs smoothly and to iron out credit and hour difficulties. A staff assists her in the work. M Page 24 .1 ' i»5