University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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REGISTRAR James Hitt ad- mits students, keeps schol- astic records, issues diplomas. IRVIN YOUNGBERG receives gifts, donations, quests, and grants as head of the University ment Association. gift department Few persons realize the part played at the University by private philan- thropy, but the room marked Endow- ment Association is headquarters for the man who knows all about it—Irvin Youngberg, executive secretary of the 60-year-old association. A quick talk with the efficient and personable executive will reveal that most of the land we know of as cam- pus was donated to the University, as were Memorial stadium, nine scholar- ship halls, and the World War II cam- panile, to name only a few. Mr. Youngberg ' s position requires him to encourage, receive, and admin- ister private gifts to the University. At the present time approximately 300 trust funds are under his jurisdiction. He also handles lectureships, schol- arships, student loan funds, and the investment of endowment funds. dean of men Donald K. Alderson, now dean of men, is well acquainted with those signs along Strong hall. A graduate of the University, he was named honor man in 1945. Dean Alderson served as assistant dean of men for the last five years, and was moved up when Dean Wood- ruff became dean of students. Retaining the title Foreign Student administrator, Dean Alderson says that anything which concerns the wel- fare, interest, and activities of all men students is of concern to him. 24 This friendly men ' s adviser regu- lates employment, housing, scholar- ships, and orientation for male stu- dents. He has received national recog- nition for programs he has developed for counselling and orienting foreign students. alums, etc. Alumni Secretary Fred Ellsworth is a publicity man, organizer, and full- time magazine editor and in the midst of these duties he must be a calm and friendly host to all visiting alumni. Somehow he manages. Among the pieces of literature that emanate regularly from Mr. Ellsworth ' s office are the monthly Alumni Maga- zine, circulation 38,000, and the Foot- ball Report sent by request in conjunc- tion with the athletic department. A devoted alumnus himself, Mr. Ellsworth watches over a file of all KU grads and former students, striv- ing to keep it up to date. An ex-newspaper man, Mr. Ells- worth is ably assisted in organizing alumni clubs throughout the nation by Richard Wintermote, ' 51, and Mildred Clodfelter, ' 41, assistant secretaries. Headquarters for Statewide Activi- ties may also be found behind this sign along Strong hall. business man Bursar Karl Klooz, once tabbed the campus no man, handles the KU checkbook. Among his multitudinous duties are preparing the payroll and paying fac- ulty and employees. To him goes the task of selecting, purchasing, and tak- ing inventory of University supplies.

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Signs Along Strong Hall by LETTY LEMON student is familiar with those shingles hanging along Strong hall. Not everyone is aware, however, that they are masterpieces of statement. For example, gazing at the door marked Dean of Students, one would hardly expect to find a man who is at once a coordinator, director, representative, and executive saddled with responsibilities enough to baffle the president of a corporation. But Laurence C. Woodruff, resident of that office, will testify that his job newly created in July embraces all these activities and more. Formerly dean of men, Dean ruff doubles as a biology professor, a task which he labels his avocation. And he is serving his sixth term as head of the Student Union board. His new job requires him to ordinate the work of the dean of men, dean of women, aids and awards, and the dormitory office, as well as direct health, recreation, counseling, and guidance services for the student. My job reflects the current tion belief that the student learns side the classroom as well as in his courses, Dean Woodruff says. The fact that the new dean of dents is a KU grad can be found, along with other information, in the latest copy of Who ' s Who. feminine deans Across the hall, behind the sive title of Dean of Women, sit Martha Peterson, dean, and Mary Peg Hardman, assistant dean. Both scribe their duties as anything which concerns the woman student. For instance, Miss Peterson smiles, one day a little girl came into this office upset because she couldn ' t find a job. Someone picked up the phone and found her one, and that situation snowballed to my becoming director of women ' s employment. Other jobs that seem to have found their way to 220 Strong are women ' s housing, leading to jurisdiction over the staffing and management of mitories; selecting and placing mothers; heading the all-activities endar; directing the mechanics of rush week, and advising Panhellenic, AWS, YWCA, and freshman dorm lors. Miss Pete and Mary Peg—at once gracious, friendly, and lots of fun have removed any stigma attached to a visit to the dean ' s office. registrar The quiet sign Registrar placed above the door to James K. Hitt ' s fice neatly conceals the fact that he is called upon to keep track of the lastic achievements of groups and viduals, and report them at a moment ' s notice. It can be said that each person tending the University is brought to you through the courtesy of Mr. Hitt, acting in a second capacity—as director of admissions. The registrar, a master of statement himself, says he only does three things: admit, register, and cord. After persuasion, he will fess that he has a few by-product jobs such as serving as a general formation office, running a transcript service, compiling fraternity and ity grade averages, and issuing tive service information. When the student leaves Mt. Oread clutching his diploma, he has one more service of the registrar ' s office with him, for Mr. Hitt supervises the paring of the all-important sheepskin. Also found behind the registrar ' s sign in Strong hall are a staff of 20 clerical personnel and 70,000 stat transcripts. 23 •

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EACH WEDNESDAY, administrative assistants Keith Lawton, George B. Smith, and Raymond Nichols confer with Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy to coordinate policy. KARL KLOOZ, bursar, manages money, supplies, and salaries. In addition, he handles a check cashing service and funds for student organizations. Jocular and judicious, Mr. Klooz ' sign along Strong hall might well read Responsibility Plus. inner chamber Behind the simply-lettered sign reading Office of the is located the hub of the University all the governing, managing, administrat- ing, and overseeing necessary to edu- cate and accommodate students and faculty extending well into the thou- sands. Dynamic and young, Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy is presiding offi- cer for the University Senate, a policy- making group composed of professors, associate professors, and key adminis- trative personnel. The board of regents decrees that the Chancellor approve or disapprove new appointments to the faculty. Endless other demands are made on Dr. Murphy ' s time. He attends meet- ings as the official representative of the University, and keeps countless speaking engagements before all kinds of gatherings. According to him, the main job of heading the University can be divided into three major areas each of which is the special responsibility of an ad- ministrative assistant, under the direc- tion of the chancellor. three assistants Delegated the responsibility for the financial area of administration, Ray- mond Nichols, executive secretary to the chancellor, prepares the University budget and carries out the fiscal policy after its OK by the board of regents. He has been a member of the Uni- versity staff for over 20 years, and has served under three chancellors. Given the administration of the physical plant, Keith Lawton, adminis- trative assistant to the chancellor, re- views future needs of the various de- partments and administers their even- tual appearance on the campus. 25 •