Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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DEANS Top Row: Johnston, Voiqt, McCracken. Second Row: Armbruster, Gamertsfelder, Atkinson. 19 COLLEGE

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OHIO Dean John R. Johnston came to this campus from the University of Pittsburgh and has performed his duties as Dean of Men at Ohio University for seven years. He is indeed the friend of every Ohio University man and through his helpfulness and interest in student activities he has won himself a position of respect and responsibility. Dean h ma Elizabeth Voigt has for twenty-two years been Dean of Women at Ohio University, coming here immediately after attaining her A.B. and PhD. Degrees. She has crowned a success- ful career by her appointment to President of the National Asso- ciation of Deans of Women. The intensive and constructive work of Dean Voigt has won the admiration of a score of students. Dean Thomas Cooke McCracken has been Dean of the College of Education at Ohio University since 1922. He received his A.B. Degree from Monmouth College and seven years later attained his A.M. Degree at Harvard, followed by a Ph.D. De- gree from the same institution. He has always been widely known as an educator and has proved himself a friend to every student. Dean A. H. Armbruster is Director Dean of the College of Com- merce and has conducted numerous classes in finance. His main motive in promoting the School of Commerce to become an important part of the University has been accomplished and through his administrative abilities he has given the College a name of high standard. Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder in 1921 became a professor in philos- ophy and ethics at Ohio University. Since then, because of his leadership and capability, he has steadily risen and was chosen this year to replace Dean Chubb as Dean of the Graduate School and the Colle ge of Arts and Sciences. He is an active faculty member of the Philosophy Club and a friend of all the students. Dean A. A. Atkinson was chosen to serve as Dean of the College of Applied Science, a new division to Ohio University ' s curricula. He has served several years as a professor in physics and elec- trical engineering, promoting many courses in natural science. His active part in University affairs has given him a place of prominence and respect among students. COLLEGE

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UNIVERSITY George Parks is the Treasurer, the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, and the Business Manager, of Ohio University. In- cluded in his various duties are the making of the budget each year, buying supplies, and seeing to the upkeep of the Uni- versity. C. E. Williams is the Alumni Secretary and the Director of Pub- licity for the University. His duties are: to maintain the records of the Alumni, to publish the Ohio Alumnus, and to release all of the publicity sent out to the Alumni and to prospective students. F. B. Dilley is the Registrar of Ohio University and Chairman of the Entrance Board. His duties include: to grant admission, regis- tration activities, to keep the academic records, and to grant diplomas to the students who have completed satisfactory work for the two year, four year, and graduate degrees. I. L. Devlin is the Executive Secretary of Ohio University and she also assists President James in his general administrative duties. Her duties also include the work of the government stu- dent aid program which she has so capably headed since its introduction on the campus. S. H. Bing is the Director of the Extension Division of the Uni- versity. He arranges for group extension, correspondence studies, and the Saturday and evening classes. Due to his efforts a much greater number of persons can take and receive the benefits derived from a University course. Anna Lois Saum fills the capacity of Director of the University Service Bureau. It is her duty to provide all stenographic, cleri- cal, and duplicating services for the University. In addition to these duties she is responsible for mimeographing examinations and reports prepared by professors for their classes. 20 COLLEGE