Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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Mr. Gilson Wright Mr. Charles T. Jenkins Miss Mary Schlenck Mr. William C. Smyser DEANS In addition to his duties as Dean ot the School of Liberal Arts, Dean Alderman acts as the Armed Service Repre- sentative tor the University. The Dean completed graduate study at Harvard, has a Ph.D. degree, and is a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Mu Alpha, and the Modern Language Association. Dean Gloss arrived at Miami the same year the School ot Business became ci separate school ot the University. Since that time he has made it his aim to be personally acquainted with the Business students and to keep the school abreast of the rapidly changing world. Dean Glos is a member ot Phi Eta Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Delta Sigma Pi, and Omicron Delta Kappa. Dean Ashbaugh, as the head ot the School of Education, has contributed much to Miami's reputation tor turning out a high caliber of teachers. Because he is an authority in the field of progressive education, Dean Ashbaugh tries to incorporate foresight in the training ot his students who are to be the teachers of American Youth. Miami is proud to have at the head of the School of Fine Arts, Dean Clokey, a noted composer and arranger of organ and choral music. Since his arrival at Miami in i939, Dean Clokey has clone much to stimulate musical inter- est on the campus through numerous choral and orchestral concerts. He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha, American Guild ot Organists, and is a national patron ot Delta Omicron. W. E. Alderman R. E. Glos E. J. Ashbaugh J. W. Clokey

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l Vice President A. K. Morris Not only has our University's president returned to serve the school of his undergraduate days, but also our vice- president, Mr. A. K. Morris. Mr. Morris is one of the first persons known to incoming freshmen because he serves as chairman of the Admissions Committee. Through him the prospective student is introduced to Miami by catalogues and pictures. In addition to the foregoing duties, he is also Chairman of Freshmen Advisors, a guide to all new students, and adept at solving student problems. AIIDIINISTIIATIIIN To Mr. Arthur F. Conrad, who serves as supplementary head of the Department of Grounds and Equipment, goes the credit for Miami's outstanding reputation of having one of the most beautiful campuses in the Midwest. With the war came many headaches for Mr. Walter M. Everhart, Superintendent of Maintenance. However, he handles these problems efficiently and successfully in spite of curtailments on materials and labor shortages. Miss Elizabeth Hamilton, with that charming quality which endears her to everyone, acts as Dean of Women for the University, as faculty head of Bishop Hall, and as assist- ant professor of English. Miss Martha Jaques, the competent University auditor, checks the books of all student organizations. The treas- urers of these organizations turn to her for financial advice, and she willingly helps them untwist knotty problems. Mr. Gilson Wright, head of the University News Bureau and advisor to the student publications is also professor of iournalism, Through him stories of events at Miami are published throughout the country. Mr. Charles T, Jenkins, formerly N.Y.A. coordinator, sees to it that all those students who need financial aid are given opportunities for working. He is also Secretary of the University and Advisor to freshman men living outside of dormitories. Miss Mary Schlenck, capable head of the University Board- ing Department, has, in spite of wartime difficulties, managed the food situation admirably. lt is her iob also to see that linens are supplied and that dormitory rooms are maintained in their proper condition. Mr. William C. Smyser has charge of keeping the records of all students, in his capacity of University Registrar. lt is in his office where complete records of grades are kept and where all classes are scheduled. Mr. Arthur F. Conrad Mr. Walter M. Everhart Dean Elizabeth Hamilton Miss Martha Jaques

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BUABD 0F TRUSTEE some or TRUSTEES Walter H. Coles, A.B ..... ....... P resident George R. Eastman, A.M. .. .... Vice President Wallace P. Roudebush, A.B. . . . ..... Secretary E. Bruce Ferguson, A.B .... .... T reasurer MEMBERS Kenneth C. Ray Walter J. Miller George R. Eastman Samul W. Richey Leroy S. Galvin William G. Pickrel Robert H. Bishop C. Vivian Anderson Homer Gard J. Paul McNamara Frank R. Henry Lyle S. Evans Walter H. Coles Larz R. Hammell Edward W. Nippert Josephine Leach Guitteau Charters D. Maple John B. Whitlock Donald Wiley J. Gilbert Welsh Carl R. Greer Dwight Hinckley Harold E. Neave J. Carl Custenborder Carl E. Basler Bolton S. Armstrong James F. Merkle William W. Wood, Ill ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Alfred H. Upham, Ph.D., LL.D., President Elizabeth Hamilton, A.B., LL.D., Dean ot Women Alpheus K. Morris, A.B., Vice-President Wallace P. Roudebush, A.B., Secretary ot the Board ot Trustees Edgar W. King, A.M., Librarian William C. Smyser, AM., Registrar