Ohio Wesleyan University - Le Bijou Yearbook (Delaware, OH)

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Acting President Burns on whose shoulders fell the responsibility of running Ohio Wesleyan. EUGENE WHITE Dr. Eugene White, Acting Associate Dean of the College, includes among his many duties supervision of the Univer- sity's academic Department Heads, the Librarian, the Regis- trar, and the Director of Evaluation Services. He also assists the academic departments to obtain funds for sponsored research and then administers the funds for approved programs. Dr. White, who is an Associate Professor of English, came to Ohio Wesleyan in i950 and is Vice Chairman of the Faculty ex officio. His performance as Acting Associate Dean during this school year and his record of excellence as a classroom teacher have proven him to be an efficient executive and a respected educator. ln addition to these attributes Dr. White has a personal touch which magnifies his popularity with faculty and students. GEORGE W. BURNS On August 'l, 1958, following Dr. Arthur Flemming's resignation, Dr. George W. Burns left his position as Acting Vice President and Dean of the University and became temporary President of Ohio Wesleyan. Under the direction of Dr. Burns, who was also the chairman of the Botany De- partment, the University was able to move forward on a full time basis rather than mark time during the interim period between presidents. However, few people realize the diffi- culties that confront the top administrator, especially when his policies are regarded as temporary. Ohio Wesleyan was indeed fortunate to have Dr. Burns as her chief executive until Dr. Lockmiller could assume control, for his term was marked by positive action both in the administration of the University and in working with the special committee to select a president. For successfully completing a difficult assign- ment, Dr. Burns has earned the gratitude of students, faculty, and alumni of Ohio Wesleyan University. Dr. White is Acting Dean of the University and respected professor of English.

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Vice President Herman M. Shipps, loyal servant of Ohio Wesleyan for thirty-eight years. DONALD J. HORNBERGER Many students never come in contact with this ardent Ohio Wesleyan football fan, who, for twenty-six years, has been Treasurer of the University and, for eleven years, a Vice President. Donald J. Hornberger, a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ohio State University, and the University of Illinois is the man responsible for all financial matters concerning Ohio Wesleyan. ln his own typically humble way Mr. Hornberger calls himself: Jack of all trades and master of none. We hesitate to agree that he is master of none because he not only performs the tasks necessary for the business side of the University, but also supervises the policy-making of the financial department. His duties include working with the comptroller, the cashier, the director of buildings and grounds, and the purchasing agent. HERMAN M. SHIPPS Herman M. Shipps has demonstrated the devotion and loyalty to Ohio Wesleyan that have characterized her outstanding servants. During this past year Mr. Shipps expected to realize his long contemplated plans for re- tirement, but, upon the request of Dr. Flemming, he continued as Vice President and canceled his previous plans. Mr. Shipps, who has served Ohio Wesleyan since 1921, is public relations adviser to the president. He supervises the long range planning connected with fund development, alumni and public relations, news and information, and admissions. Vice President Shipps, a former YMCA worker, began his work with his alma mater as Alumni Secretary and has been Executive Secretary, Director of New Student Personnel, Director of University Relations, and since 1950 has been a Vice President of the University. After Mr. Shipps' retirement, he will always be remembered by his alma mater as one who was instrumental in helping to develop the highly efficient administrative organization that has characterized the University. Donald J. Hornberger, Vice President and Treasurer of the University, responsible for the University's financial policies.

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DEAN OF MEN The Dean of Men's office is entrusted with all the complex problems that confront the college man such as housing, food, social life, and extra-curricular activities. Supervising this gigantic task are Deans Zerman and Stead. William S. Zerman, Ohio Wesleyan's energetic and capable Dean of Men, has been working with college men since his graduation from the University of Michigan in 1949. His first iob was that of Field Secretary for Phi Gamma Delta, and then, after gaining some experience in industry, he returned to his alma mater in 1952 to become the Assistant Dean of Men. ln 1956 Dean Zerman came to Ohio Wesleyan University as the Assistant Dean of Men and the following year was appointed Dean. Assisting Dean Zerman is Ronald Stead who graduated from Michigan State. Dean Stead, who came to Ohio Wesleyan in 1957, is highly respected by Wesleyan men for his understanding and expert counseling. Ohio Wesleyan's Men of the hour are Deans Zerman and Stead. .5 -1 DEAN OF WOMEN The Dean of Women's Office is under the supervision of Audrey M. Parker. Miss Parker received her Bachelor of Arts from Occidental College, and her Master of Arts and Doctor of Education degrees from Columbia Teachers Col- lege. Beginning as a public school teacher, Miss Parker later served as the Associate Dean of Students and Social Director at Bethany College and in 1949 came to Ohio Wesleyan as Dean of Women. Her many duties include supervision of dormitory living and eating facilities. She is also the adviser for the Association of Women Students, Student Government, and Panhellenic Council. For many college advisers, counseling organizations is an end in itself, but to Dean Parker it is a means by which the complex problems of a college woman's life are solved. Aiding her in this obiective are the Residence Hall Counselors and sorority housemothers whose close contacts with the women insure a ready and able adviser when problems arise. Dean Parker gives helpful advice to a troubled freshman. T' 4 ' 1,22 L, i t l l l fl ii fi ,l ll