University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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Dean Alderson 'LI think he's a tremendous person, possessing an extraordinary understanding of problems that arise from time to time. These words of Chancellor XV. Clarke YVescoe describe both Dean Donald K. Alder- son, the University's Dean of Men Students, and the position which he holds. A composite of the role he plays in University organization reveals a man who interprets the University to visitors, alumni, and pro- spective students: who raises questions for students in order that they may later avoid encountering academic or social difficulties: and who is a member of various scholastic, disciplinary, and orientation committees. Dean Alderson's chief concern is for the male stu' dents of the University. XVith this year's student body increase of well over six hundred enrolled men, his added responsibilities include the need to interpret to these students just what is expected of them. This necessitates an anticipation on his part of what these demands will be, followed by personal counseling with the individual students. Often functioning as a public relations man for KU, Dean Alderson travels throughout the state, visiting schools, civic organizations, and alumni chap- ters. From his office in Strong lflall he also adminis' ters heavy correspondence both with high schools and with individual students interested in the University. Dean .fXlderson's job, then, is an involved one demanding responsible leadership and organization. ln creating an atmosphere of sincerity about his work, he approaches each problem with the conviction that it is unique and has no predetermined solution. Pos- sessing the dedication of purpose so frequently asked of him, he is an integral part of the llnivc-rsity's administration.

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Dean Taylor 220 Strong Hall. YVhat KU woman student does not know of this address-that of the Office of the Dean of NVomen. It is here that staff members Mrs. -I. B. Stroup, Panhellenic advisor, Mrs. Joel Goldstein, freshman advisor, and Miss Mary XVatson, upperclass advisor, handle the intrinsic problems of women's housing, sorority rush, and senior keys. Directing this well-qualified staff is Dean limily Taylor, Dean of YVomen. Dean Taylor executes this difficult job with the poised authority which is apparent to all who meet her in this official capacity. The effect that her per- sonality has on the many on- and off-campus groups with which she has close contact is evident. On cam- pus, she works extensively with the House of Repre- sentatives and the Senate of the Associated Mfomen Students, with the Cwens and Mortar Board, on which she has executive authority, and on the XVat- kins Scholarship Committee. Off campus, she travels to various high schools over the state, talking with prospective freshmen and helping them to understand the ways of KU life. Certainly many a high school senior has been consciously or unconsciously influ- enced to become a part of KU through such contact with Dean Taylor. In these and many other ways, the won1e11 of Kan- sas University come to know Dean Taylor as much more than the personage of Dean of XVomen. A sur- prising number of them get to know her personally. They realize the sincere interest and enjoyment she has in working with people of college age. They understand her aim in her responsibility: Hto assist the women of Kansas University in the accomplish- ment of any worthwhile goal for which they strive.

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