Northwestern University - Syllabus Yearbook (Evanston, IL)

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Herbert Dougall, director of Summer Sessions. Dr. Herbert E. Dougall, replacing the late Dean Heidbrink, is new director of Summer Sessions. He was formerly the director of the undergraduate division of the School of Commerce. The difficulties of providing adequate hous- ing for all students are handled by Mrs. Mary Hill, director of men's housing, and Miss Lucille Scheuer, director of women's housing, who are also concerned with recreational and social activities for the various dorms. 4 Another important phase of campus life is the Student Health Service, owned and operated by the university for the students' protection and directed by Dr. Samuel Lang. Located in the big green house on Emerson, it is the studentls reminder of freshman physicals, cold shots, and aspirin. The increasing number of veterans on campus this year brought into prominence the important job being done by Professor Chester VVillard who is counselor to the veterans and coordinator of their organization at North- western. Mrs. Lucille Scheuer, director of university women's housing. Mrs. Mary Hill, director of university men's housing and Rogers House hostess. Dr. Samuel Lang, Student Health Service director- Chester Willard, coordinator of veteranls education.

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Mrs Ruth O. McCarn, counselor to women. --aw' 'gi - George A. Olson, director for Scott Hall. PER ONNEL I ITRATIO eadquarters for all extra-curricular ac- tivities is the Division of Student Affairs. This year the division was under the direction of F. G. Seulberger, who was formerly engaged in personnel work at the Tech School. Mrs. Ruth O. McCarn, counselor to women, and her assistant, Mrs. Betty DeSwarte, act as advisors not only to individuals with prob- lems but also to such women's organizations as WSGA, Mortar Board, and Panhellenic. Managing Scott Hall is a full-time job in itself. Help scarcity and war priorities have increased the work of George A. Olson, newly appointed director of Scott. He keeps busy providing room, relaxation facilities, and activity schedules for the many N.U. students who utilize its conveniences. F. George Seulberger, dean of students and head of personnel. Mrs. Elizabeth DeSwarte, assistant counselor to women. Mrs. Jane Reid, admissions counselor. Inquiries of new students concerning uni- versity facilities, requirements, and living conditions are answered by Mrs. Jane K. Reid, the university's admissions counselor. She also advises the lNildcat Council, student promotion organization. .,,. , ,. :nv .l' . I, l... . iz'

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Fred Dow Fagg, Ir., vice president and dean of faculties. l Qmagtd, Harry L. VVells, university vice president and business manager. ADMINISTRATION red Dow Fagg, Jr., vice president and dean of faculties, well qualified for his work here by his wide background in the university field, has the responsi- bility of supervising the educational programs of all schools on both Northwestern campuses, selecting faculty members, and assisting the deans of the various schools in the formulation of policies. Vice president and business manager of the uni- versity, Harry L. Wells has control of Northwestern's purse strings, supervising its funds and its property. An N.U. alum, Mr. Wells was a prominent member of the business and real estate world before coming to Northwestern in 1934. Gift funds and money raising, publicity, new student departments, and war records come under the oihce of Thomas A. Gonser. Well suited for his work is Mr. Gonser, whose loyalty and enthusiasm for North- western have kept him with the university continuously since his undergraduate days here. T. Moody Campbell, dean of NorthWestern'sGrad- uate School, is responsible for supervising the work of all students earning graduate degrees here. Dean Campbell also fulfills the duties of chairman of the German department. New assistant dean of students and director of admission is William K. Selden, who will have the double task of choosing the new, and guiding the old students of the university. Registrar of Liberal Arts is Katherine George, who has the responsibility of seeing that all students in the college take the proper courses at the proper times and finish with a degree. Nlembers of the staff of Scott Hall are well-known to all students for their ever-ready help in solving the problems of activities and extra-curricular affairs. K ri l f I i J' . Thomas A. Gonser, university vice president in charge of public relations.