Northwestern University - Syllabus Yearbook (Evanston, IL)

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niuemifg .x4c!mini5frafion FRED DOW FAGG-Vice-President and Dean of Faculties Dr. Fagg has been a member of the 'faculty of North- western since 1929, serving as professor of law and Dean of the School of Commerce before his appointment to the Vice-Presidency this year to succeed Dr. Snyder. A progres- sive educator, he believes that the social and economic problems of the country may be solved through orderly and scientitic study. HARRY WELLS--Vice-President and Business Manager Mr. Wells, who graduated from Northwestern in 1913, became Business Manager in 1934. ln addition to handling regular business aFfairs of the University, the Business Office has charge of the University's large real estate holdings. The present building proiects are a part of a complete modernization program which the Business Office hopes to have completed by 1951. KENNETH BURGESS-President of the Board of Trustees Since his graduation from the University of Wisconsin, Mr. Burgess has been Solicitor of the C. B. 8K Q. Railroad, Legal Counsel of the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, and is now partner in the law firm Sidley, McPherson, Austin and Burgess. The Board of Trustees of which he is president through its committees supervises and co- operates with the University Executive and Administrative Staff. JAMES WASHINGTON BELL-Dean of the Graduate School Dr. Bell came to Northwestern in 1922 and has been a member of the faculty ever since. ln addition to his teaching activities, he has been active in economic re- search. The Graduate school of which he is Dean is re- sponsible for the development of research and graduate study in the University.

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S Kia Walter Dill Scott assumed the presidency of North- western in 1920, cmd he was well prepared to bring into the office the requisite academic prestige. He is a genius for organization and administration. With rare and invaluable understanding, not often 'Found in academic men, he started his brilliant career that was to last 19 years. When he accepted the position of president, the University was in a critical situation, inadequate in equipment and funds. He was both practical and idealistic, and during his 19 years in office, Northwestern has known its most rapid development. Housing conditions for women had been wretched, and today, two complete quad- rangles of dormitories stand in beauty and comfort. Charles Deering Library was built amid green lawns and spreading trees, filled with precious volumes. The Education and Journalism Schools were added, and desiring to add to and enlarge the University, the Northwestern Chicago Campus was conceived and built during President Scott's administration. That President Scott was beloved by every student is well known, for all recognize the tall, conservative figure as he walks through the Campus, tipping his hat and nodding to everyone. His oFfice door is open to every student, and he encourages them to come in to see him. There is little that Northwestern can do in return for Dr. Scott's contributions and untiring efforts to the school, but the sincere hope is this: Whoever shall enter Scott Hall in the future shall be reminded of all that the name stands for in the history of Northwestern University. 'A' wi hy - .. 54' '11 h. L . r V V, AL, V, t L Y . fl T 'Yi 'i , ', ,q1'WV5 i4 ' , t -,'. f f. g ' ' . , K ,f . -w i ii. .. , ,Vw ,S K V. . .-i.'G.: . .Ay f, : A M 4 rl ' Q A I WJ.. V. 7' Tse. ws ' N ,.,,,., ,.., H Vkvy K ' ' V , ' V N, .il lj ,,f..,

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ADDISON HIBBARD-Dean ol flwe College of Liberal Arfs Since his graduation from the University of Wisconsin, Dean Hibbard has been engaged constantly in educational work, teaching at various universities in the country before he became Dean of the College in 1930. He believes a liberal education should give the student a general knowledge of the world and its inhabitants in all its aspects, and a specific and detailed knowledge of one particular field. FREDRICK HEIDBRINK--Assistant Dean of the College Dr. Heidbrink and the group of College Advisers which he heads attempts to establish friendly faculty-student relation- ships and, through adequate counsel, to make available to the students the full advantages of the College. If you have a problem, take it to the College Ofhce-you'll find them helpful and friendly. RALPH DENNIS-Dean ol the School ol Speech Dean Dennis, a graduate of Northwestern, became second Dean of the School of Speech in 1913 and has held that position since, with the exception of an interlude in 1917 when the war took him to Russia in time to witness the advent of Lenin and Trotsky. A feature of the Speech School is the Speech Clinic for the correction of speech defects. ERNEST O. MELBY-Deon of the School of Education Dean Melby has had a long successful educational career including service as Superintendent of Schools at Brewster, Black Duck and Long Prairie, Minn., Assistant Director of the Bureau of Educational Research, and 12 years active service at Northwestern. He believes an educational training should have a solid background of experience. GEORGE A. MANEY-Administrative Head of Engineering Dr. Maney, since his graduation from the Universities of Minnesota and Illinois, has been engaged in teaching and engineering research. The engineering program of study is arranged to give the student a broad cultural background as well as a thorough training in his field of concentration. ADMINISTRATIQN ....J