North Carolina State University - Agromeck Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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HARRY C. KM I 1 Dean of Facuh New Dean Leaves Science Foundation For Position T lll Dean of the Faculty has responsibility for - - all phases ol academic affairs, the Library, College I xtension, Summer Sessions, and the College I eh vision Station. Phases ul academic affairs include faculty appointments, promotions, improvement ol instruction, allocation of space, ch anges in courses and curricula, review ol tenure policies, and aca- demic standards of various kinds. Academic affairs and standards are constantly being studied and re viewed by the Dean, and recommendations concern- ing these areas are periodically presented to the C hancellor. I he primary objective ol this office is to continue to improve State College so as to develop high caliber men lor industry. Student Affairs Directs All Student Undertaking r I I II: Division ol Student Affairs is composed of - - the follow in» departments: Admissions and Reg istration, bearing the responsibility ol informing prospective students, admitting them, and keeping records, schedules, and reports; Counseling and Financial Aid, providing orientation, counseling, and financial aid and part-time jobs for those in need; Student I lealth Service; Student I lousing Depart- ment, operating dormitories and married student housing, advising Interdormitory Council, and pro moting dormitory athletics and social programs; Stu- dent Activities, working with all student organiza tions; and Military, including Army and Air Force R.O.T.C. (AMES J. STEWART Dean of Student Affairs [26]

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Friday Seeks Same Title For Three State Schools DRIOR to becoming President oi the University, - Mr. Friday was Secretary ol the University— a position to which he was appointed on March I, 1955. Previously, lie was Assistant to the President of the University, serving with distinction in this position lor about tour years. A native ol Dallas, President Friday attended ake Forest College and graduated from North Carolina State College in 1941 with a B.S. degree in textiles. lie entered the Law School at Chapel Mill in 1946 and received his LL.B. in 1948. At State C ollege he was president ol his class and a member ot Golden Chain. At Carolina he gained membership in the Gulden Fleece. WILLIAM C. FRIDAY President of the Consolidated Umversit} of North Carolina JOHN T. CALDWELL ( Inmcellor of North Carolina State College Chancellor Marks End Of Premier Four Year Cycle pHANCELLOR Caldwell came to State College at the same time as most of this year ' s graduating class. With them, he has served State College with distinction, keeping abreast of student affairs, speak ing at student gatherings, and lending advice when asked. At the same time, he has maintained his other duties as Chancellor. The position of Chancellor befits Dr. Caldwell, as alter gaining his doctorate at Princeton, he taught political science before entering World W ar I wo. He returned to civilian life as President ol Alabama C ollege. From there he became President ot the University oi Arkansas, leaving that institution to be Chancellor ol North Carolina State University. [25]

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Business Manager Guards Vault To Lower Spending A PPROXIMATELY twenty-five to thirty million - - dollars is handled each year In the Business Man- ager and his department. Preparation oi budgets; man- agement of all utilities and service agencies, includ- ing telephone, power plant, heating plant, water plant, and laundry; management, supervision, and maintenance of all College owned buildings and property; and supervision ol hook stoics, business stall members and employees ol the institution, and new construction are only a lew of the responsibilities of this department. Recent results of the construction program are the Civil Engineering Building, the new cafeteria, and the General Laboratory Building. I. G. VANN Business Manager K. D. RABB Director of Admissions and Registration Increased Enrollment To Push Expansion Programs OMISSION to North Carolina State demands • - that the applicant be of good moral character and present evidence of acceptable preparation for work at the college level. State reaches qualified students through resident instruction, off-campus instruction in established courses through the College Extension Service, off-campus demonstration through the Agri- cultural Extension Service, special instruction in technical institutes, industrial and agricultural re- search— both basic and applied, and direct contact with the home through the median of radio and television. Presently the Admissions Office is at work preparing for the great expansion in enrollment in the next tew years. 127]