Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

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John D. Schweitzer serves as the DEAN OF THE FACULTY at Monticello. Through his efforts, a serious academic life is encouraged. It is his responsibility to aid in the planning and selection of academic courses offered in the college. During a typically busy day he may be found at work in his office, presiding at the college or preparatory school judicial council, or discussing commencement exercises with a group of students. In accordance to his position. Dean Schweitzer is responsible for the employment of the faculty, academic work of the students, and the well-being of faculty and students alike. JOHN D. SCHWEITZER, Academic Dean The Spirit of dedication MRS. FLORENCE DUREE, Dean of Students Perhaps the most difficult phase of college life is in meeting the challenges of the first two years. Mrs. Florence Duree, DEAN OF STUDENTS is the congenial yet firm guide so often relied upon by Monticello women. She seems to represent a pillar of strength and is always on call, available for consultation or a friendly chat. As the adviser to the Junior Class and Junior Committee, Mrs. Duree assists in the preparation and presentation of the G.W.B., and also sponsors the Student Council. In addition, she plans periodical activity schedules with the Social Chairmen and organizes the Sponsor-sponsee program. 24

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 DR. GAIL E. MYERS, Vice-President Working for Monti’s progress An extremely versatile person. Dr. Gail E. Myers may be found discussing the quality or size of print used in a Monticello periodical, speaking to the Board of Trustees, or in conference with Dr. Wimpress. His positions as VICE-PRESIDENT of the college, head of the public relations program, and director of our Program for Progress, call for a great deal of time and knowledge. Even though he is an extremely busy person. Dr. Myers is always ready to help the individual student on a school or personal problem. 23

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Mrs. Robert Shewman may be found helping students in personal problems, advising the Student Council and the Preparatory School junior class, or joining students in the fun of giving a dance, painting the smoker, or having a barbecue supper. In her official capacity as Director of the Preparatory School, Mrs. Shewman is academic dean, dean of students, and a member of the College Judicial Council. She is involved in setting up the academic curriculum and in the employment of professionally competent faculty members. However, she is never too busy to maintain individual contact with each of the nearly one hundred prep students. MRS. ROBERT SHEWMAN Director of the Preparatory School at Monticello J 25