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

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Iminijtri ralors -ads and Undererads ' fanilurwilh Dirbion of »H.liiil)er. ewtaylitli •■iFeknury. lw.BolJio( fOMKIotlie ■MiN agents tkr Edntsion ■rmditiMt IM. diUtflyfof ifadimlie ?« ' ■• James E. Ackert has headed the Division of Graduate Study since 1931, previously being associated with the zoology department as an assistant professor. From his Fairchild office he rules the activities of over 200 graduate stu- dents, some sixty of whom will be awarded advance degrees this spring. Dean Ackert ' s students, a minority during the winter session, dominate the summer school. Thinking in terms of oral examinations, masters ' or doctors ' theses, they spend hours in research. Physical, biological, and social sciences are the major fields of endeavor. Although graduate students are seldom seen or heard, their efforts have resulted in several outstanding contributions. The division has become generally known for its reputable students. Summer school in Manhattan connotes a lot DEAN E. L. HOLTON has headed Kansas Slate ' s summer school since its first session in 1911. He is also professor of education. Page 23 DEAN J. E. ACKERT of the Division of Graduate Study, has gained national recognition as a parasitologist. of hard work in hot weather, but Dean E. L. Holton insures his charges a pleasant as well as a profitable time. For their entertainment and education he sponsors a miniature Collegian, outstanding musical programs, and a dramatic production for which any student or townsperson can try out. Most of the session ' s near 800 enroUees are school teachers from over the state or college students making up deficiencies. To Dean Holton falls the task of seeing that they receive the best instruction. For this purpose 190 in- structors teach almost 450 courses during June and July in addition to supervising post-grad- uate work. Dean Holton himself has headed the depart- ment of education since 1910, and has been Dean of Summer School since its first session thirty years ago. He is recognized as a leader in Kansas educational circles.

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b1 VICEPRES. SAMUEL ALBERT NOCK, a familiar campus figure, takes time off from executive duties to joke with the students. Being Vice-President of Kansas State College is no small task, Dr. S. A. Nock will tell you. His duties include being general good-will man for the College, and its business representative. To him falls the task of creating an understand- ing between the college and the public. In addition to his other duties of handling enrollment adjustments and personnel work, Dr. Nock has found time to teach courses on the history of the English language and to become an authority on literature. Dr. Nock, who came to Kansas State in 1936, received his doctor ' s degree at the University of Tartu, in Esthonia. This, plus his wide read- ing and friendly humor, makes him a popular lecturer and favorite of the students. His office handles the credentials of all stu- dents who plan to enroll each fall. He laugh- ingly claims he doesn ' t mind working all summer, except that it keeps him from baseball, a favorite sport. Administrators of rai i f Kansas State students are little familiar with the voluminous work done in the Division of College Extension save that county agents and extension workers are often on the campus. Under the able guidance of Dean H. Umber- ger, this division sponsored the seventy-fifth annual Farm and Home Week during February, and also the 4-H Roundup in June. Both of these meets bring over 1,500 persons to the campus each year. Working through home demonstration agents and county farm bureau agents, the Extension Division operates to improve home conditions and to promote efficient farming methods throughout Kansas. They supplement the work by printing bulletins of information. Radio station KSAC is operated chiefly for the distribution of information found in the research departments of the College and the extension workers. DEAN H. UMBERGER, director of the Division of College Extension, administrates the off-campus activities of Kansas State College. Janiei E Wuate I wialfil jiiistantpr rales ibe a dents, somi advance dej Dean Aci ite muter Tlinkinjiin or doctors ' ! Pliysical. bii major field; Althoiifli or lieard. tli outstanding lifcoDie »ei studenfe m I L 1 w iii in i I Page 22 J ' •vn

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Executors o DR. A. A. HOLTZ is the man to see when a feller needs a friend. As men s advisor he runs an odd-job employment bureau, teaches sociology, and also heads the Y.M.C.A. In addition, he ' s a friendly counselor. Dr. A. A. Holtz, Secretary of the Young Men ' s Christian Association on the campus since 1919, finds time to teach sociology, helps students to better understand themselves, and supervises the Christian Forum committees. His official college position as men ' s advisor corresponds to dean of men capacities at other schools. Julius Terrass Willard graduated from Kan- sas State in 1883. Since that time he has served as professor of chemistry. Dean of the Division of General Science, and Vice-President from 1918 until 1935. After three years of writing. Dr. Willard has published a history of the col- lege. The book is now available to alumni of the school. When Mary P. Van Zile resigned as Dean of Women last year, she concluded more than thirty years of service to the college. She was a professor in the Division of Home Economics and later headed the division. Since 1908 she was the guiding light to thousands of girls who came to her for aid and counsel. Mrs. Van Zile as Dean Emeritus retains an active interest in her students. DR. J. T. WILLARD has served Kansas State in many capacities in the sixty-two years he has been connected with the college. At present he is College Historian. MRS. MARY P. VAN ZILE, re- cently resigned Dean of Women, is one of the most beloved figures on the campus. As Dean Emeritus she is highly interested in college affairs. Page 24 ' «! ' ;