Oklahoma State University - Redskin Yearbook (Stillwater, OK)

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THE PRESIDENT .,N,,,Wm A K DR. HENRY G. BENNETT has for the past seven years been the guiding force and inspiration responsible for the progress of our institution, in spite of the handicap of trying economic conditions. A vision for education in Oklahoma that is without parallel, and a keen understanding of the educational needs of the people of the state, are dominant factors of his success. Of a kindly disposition and a willingness to understand student problems, his actions have always been approved and supported by the entire student body which respects and loves him. 1 PgI6'

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BOARD OF REGENTS RESPONSIBILITY for executive action taken by the administration of the College rests with the State Board of Agriculture, one of whose functions is to serve as Board of Regents for the Oklahoma A. and M. College. This group of six men constitute the final authority in the administrative affairs, the president and his staff work under their supervision. Hon. Harry B. Cordell, president of the Board, is elected by the citizens of the state. The four members appointed by the Governor are: L. A. Clinkenbeard, Alva, Z. H. Lawter, Oklahoma City, B. R. Cook, Atoka, and Elmer lessee, Mangumg Ed. L. Speairs, Oklahoma City, secretary, is elected by the Board members. During the past year the Board has been faced with a multitude of prob- lems concerning the institution. Adjustments made necessary by curtailed appropriations have been handled wisely and with the best interests and welfare of the college and student body always in mind. Meetings are held once each month in the offices of the Board in Oklahoma City. The Auditing Committee of the Board convenes during the first day of the session. On the following day, the group sits as the Board of Agriculture. Mr. Clint Strong, Mr. T. B. IVIcClendon, and Dr. Bennett, or his representative, meets with the Board of Agriculture. The people of the state have confidence in the Board of Regents to continue to solve the ever-increasing problems that confront it. HARRY B. CORDELL ED. L. SPEAIRS Pagz' I7 2

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THE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION STAFF STRONG GRAY PoTTs STRAHAIN SHIERROD MYERS NTARTIN AN educational institution the size of A. and M. College requires a capable staff of departmental administrators. It is their work to keep the various divisions of the educational machinery of the College working in harmony. Their efficiency, though not conspicuous to the casual observer, is a vital factor in the composite presentation of the school. Clint Strong, Business Manager, is directly in charge of all the business and financial affairs of the College. His is the responsibility of seeing that the budgets of the many departments of the school are balanced and so disbursed that each department is assured of a complete year's work. Dr. J. T. Gray, Dr. Eva Strahan, and Dr. H. B. Sherrod are in charge of the large Well-equipped college infirmary. To them is entrusted the health of the students. So efficient has been their work that epidemics, so susceptible to groups as closely associated as are college students, are apparently a thing of the past at A. and M. College. Dr. Gray is the college physician, Dr. Strahan is in care of Women patients, and Dr. Sherrod is dentist. Henry Clay Potts is the director of the short courses offered during the year. In addition he is usually called upon to plan a large percentage of the many banquets given in the college each year. His fame as a preparer of most excellent barbecued foods for outdoor occasions is widespread, and his services are in constant demand. L. D. Myers is Assistant Business Manager of the college. His work is to assist Mr. Strong in the business matters under his direction. A. Frank Martin, Personnel Director, is in charge of all student labor. His is the task of making the work available for students, and of reaching those who are needy and deserving. Students who work for the college are required to pass a reasonable percentage of their work and to be regularly enrolled. Schiller Scroggs, Director of Administrative Research, prepares the volumes of statistics that are necessary to the adequate record keeping of the school. This office compiles the grade averages of the schools, keeps the records of each en- rollment, has charge of the placement examination, examinations for freshmen, and sundry similar duties. Page 117