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

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College is kept by historian C. M. Correll in An- derson hall. Keeping a place for everyone and everyone in his College-approved place is the job of A. Thornton Edwards, housing director. Added to his load this year were the married students ' housing units. President of K-State from 1925 to 1943, F. D. Farrell now serves as president emeri- tus. Keeping in touch with K-State graduates is the task of Kenney Ford, alumni secretary, plus speaking tours and helping with The K-Sfater, alumni publication. Records and files in the reg- istrar ' s office are charged to E. M. Gerritz, director of admissions and registrar. Mr. Gerritz transfers credits and keeps complete records on each stu- dent ' s scholastic rank. College Buildings Are His Job Keeping College buildings in shape for their heavy loads is the responsibility of R. F. Gingrich, superintendent of maintenance. Ex-servicemen at- tending K-State keep Wendell Kerr, veterans ' ad- ministrator, busy answering questions about the GI Bill. The general health of the student body is the great concern of Dr. Benjamin Lafene, direc- tor of the health service, while students who won- der about their choice of a major subject may take their problems to Sumner Morris, counseling bu- reau head. Government checks are presented by Ralph Perry, veterans ' comptroller. The right job for the right man is the goal of Chester Peters, placement bureau director. College buildings are maintained by R. F. Gingrich and staff while Wendell Kerr keeps the ex-Gl happy at K-State. Sumner Morris, director of the counseling center, helps a K-Stater with personal or vocational problems. Student services have these heads — Dr. Benjamin Lafene directs the health center, Sumner Morris the counseling bureau. Checks for the GI Bill come from the office of Ralph Perry. Chester Peters finds students the best jobs available. 17

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administrative officials guide college operation Important decisions and the details that accom- pany them are charged to the President ' s adminis- trative staff. Faculty rank, salary, and retirement plans are only part of the responsibility of A. L. Pugsley, dean of academic administration. To his office come the problems of fellowships, student and research grants, and many similar issues. Pugs- ley serves on more than 2 5 College committees. More than 200,000 books plus thousands of other publications keep head librarian William F. Baehr and his staff busy. A complete history of the Books and writing take up time for both these men — William F. Baehr, librarian and C. M. Correll, College historian. Committ ' ee meetings, plus his other responsibilities, keep A. L. Pugsley, dean of academic administration, a busy man. College housing standards are stressed by housing director A. Thornton Edwards. President emeritus is F. D. Farrell. Most grads meet alumni secretary Kenney Ford; most stu- dents meet registrar E. M. Gerritz when checking on hours. 16

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leans aim is service Now in their second year at Kansas State Col- lege, Herbert J. X underlich, dean of students, and Charles A. Jacot, assistant dean of students, are well indoctrinated into the ways and means of K-Staters. The two men serve as a link between the student, his superiors and his activities outside the classroom. They remove and straighten many curves which develop daily to hinder smooth col- lege operation. Across Dean Wunderlich ' s desk must go plans and policies concerning all the agen- cies which touch the student ' s campus life. These include the placement bureau, student health serv- ice, housing program, counseling bureau. Union activities, campus religious program, and others. Dean Helps on Committees Committees and boards which claim Dean Wun- derlich ' s attentions are the Student Council, Resi- dence Halls Committee, Athletic Council, Appor- tionment Board, and the Council on Student Af- fairs. The most headway during the past year Assistant Dean of Students is Charles A. Jacot who helps the international student develop a satisfied college career. Responsibility for all the student service agencies is the main job of Herbert J. Wunderlich, dean of students. was made in the areas of a College religious pro- gram and an academic honor program. The Inter- Fraternity Council also is revising its standards and making gains in self-government for fraternities. In addition to his position on the Tribunal, Dean Jacot has the responsibility of advising the more than 120 international students on the campus. He is secretary of the General Scholarship Com- mittee and helps in various ways with financial aid for students. When students arrive at a dance in the Ballroom, they are likely to be greeted by Dean Wunderlich or Dean Jacot. 18