Oklahoma State University - Redskin Yearbook (Stillwater, OK)

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Deani of en and 'limi the office of the Dean of Klen come all those problems of student life -college rules, low grades and myriad other complexing matters in the adminis- tration of the men students of the cam- pus. f 1 . . . lo provide advice and help is the function of Dean of Klen, C. H. alc- lflroy. Our educators recognize the fact that a sudden severing of the parental ties, upon which a boy has so long been dependent, is not conducive to the wel- fare of the boy. linder such conditions, and without advice from more experi- enced heads, mistakes are likely to be made that will influence the whole life and character of the boy. Dean Klclflroy listens to thousands of stories of hardships, grief, oppression, and youthful misjudgment every year. For each of these cases he is expected to provide the happy ending. And in a vast mgnoritv of the cases he does help ma- terially. Dean Klclflroy is able to help the lag:- ging student by helpful advice. 1Vl1ile he has been called the Dean of filen only five or six years, he was fulfilling the functions ol the ofiice manv vears previous to the time of his actual ap- pointment. Thus he has seen thousands of students come and go, and has had actual contact with them. His judgment of human nature was not gleaned from books, but from actual contact with the men. Thus is Dean Klclflroy admirably fitted to fulfill the duties of his office. No more popular ofiicial is connected with the college, and this popularity was earned in the face of his being forced at times to discipline a number of students, as a duty of his olhce on the Discipline Committee. Approval of the rooming houses for students is one of the major duties of the office of the Dean of Bleu. lfach house offering rooms for rent must be inspected before a college student may live in it. Dean Nlclflroy deserves his place in the affections of hundreds of graduates. He has administered his ofiice so admir- ably and so in keeping with the opinion of the majority of the students and llumplele Supervision of Slutlents is Vesletl in these Two Important llffiees Hy IIELUIRES W!-1llSVVllI1TH townspeople that he is regarded by the administration as nearly indispensable. The high place that Dean Klcldlroy has won in the affections of the students is partially traceable to his belief that college students are capable and should have a large part in governing them- selves, and if given this opportunity, need supervision only to keep them from acting too severely in cases requiring discipline. The dignity of the oflice of Dean of Klen calls for a stern countenance. He upholds the right, prohibits the wrong, and gives the students the benefit of every doubt in reaching his decisions. He is perhaps the most ardent supporter of student activities on the campus. The Dean of Klen has general super- vision of student activities and student conduct. Ar all times he purposes to deal with each student as a member of a very important organization, but also -and perhaps, chiefly-as an individual of vital interest and importance to him- self. The Dean of l1Ien seeks to enlist the students in an intelligent furthering of their own interests and the interests of the college and community. llc-n's rush is under the supervision of the ofiice of Dean of Bleu. All date cards must go through this oflice and rules which have been violated during . . jvifll' rfzreh' and fair jvfay, C. H. Mclirkov. 0111911 rush must be first reported to Dean llclflroy before being presented to the blenls lnterfraternity Council. The oflice of Dean of l1Ien is a new one, especially in the west. The title first became a fact in 1928 when this duty was added to the many that Dean llclflroy already held. As to how well and happily Dean l1IclClroy has filled this position on the campus is attested to by the overbearing of any campus conversation that con- cerns Dean Klacf' lfager to meet more than halfway the problems of the students, the creation of this ofhce on the campus and the placing of Dean l1IclClroy in it has made this only oflicial contact with the men stu- dents of the college a great force in the smooth and efficient running of the school. As a member of a number of com- mittees on the campus Dean llclflroy is able to secure first hand information on the problems that confront the men students on the campus. Dean l1lac is a member of the com- mittees on Class Rooms which has charge of the assigning of the rooms for class recitations. Dean llclflroy is on the group which plans Freshman week. As chairman of the student govern- ment committee, Dean llclflroy is in touch with all of the disciplinary matters which concern the students on the cam- pus. The College Council of which Dean l1lclClroy is also a member is an execu- tive committee which deals with all gen- eral administrative matters and acts as a body of appeal from the decisions of other committees. Dean Rlclflroy has his 13. S. degree from this college and his D. V. 111. from St. Joseph College. He was appointed dean of the School of Science and Liter- ature in 1025, and Dean of llen in 1928, head of Department of Bacteriol- ogy and Veterinary lkfedicine, 192-1, and professor of Veterinary lledicine and Bacteriology, 1023. Dean Klclflroy serves the college in an invaluable manner, and carries out the duties of his oflice to good advan- tage. Page 1-1-

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dmini trator of the Year Having all the mean tasks of adminis- tration of college affairs under his con- trol does not keep Earle C. Albright from being an outstanding college ad- ministrator. The job is easy for him. Not that he likes saying no to people, for ftlr. Albright is a kindly, soft spoken person who likes to oblige people when- ever possible, but students have such im- possible ideas about that which is pos- sible that he finds it necessary to say no a majority of the time. And he says the softest spoken no in all Christendom-and means itl Coming to the college first in 1921, Earle C. Albright became assistant to the president in 1925. Since then he has held that position and more. He could run a college. lfriendly and ever ready to help a student in need of aid, hir. Albright has won many friends among the student body who have had intimate associations with him in their respective hours of need. Among the students who do not know him or his willingness to help, he is the big bad wolf of the campus. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Believing in A. and haf. College and her future along with her past and her students, this man will leave :to stone unturned in an effort to better the posi- tion of Oklahoma A. and RI. College . . IZ jgflll befivifrz' in if. and Ill., EARLE C. ALBRIGHT. Page 13 c. sg.. , A 5 llespite Lack of Student llontaet, These Men Are Important in Student Affairs Hy F. E. fVVallyl WALLIS throughout the state. It is this belief in the school that stamps him as a man of firm, straight convictions. lfarle C. Albright has come up with A. and NI., and may A. and HI. come up as he sees her. Out of sight in a northside office of YVhitehurst Hall sits BI. l,ewie Sander- son, assistant business manager of the college, behind rimless glasses polished until you hardly notice them. lmport- ant is his post as the wheels of the col- lege grind on through the months. All requisitions clear through the busi- ness manager's office before they are paid. He, working under Clint Strong, business manager, handles the office like a veteran of far more years than he can honestly own. .7 K WW f 1 . 2 . W ape, if Jf, -1. Lewnf SANDERSUN, . . . ll flilllllliifllf llfi zum' l'Ullll'I'. Another quiet, earnest man, with fore- sight, Sanderson is a man to watch climb. Already past the bottom rungs of the ladder, he is headed for the top -and it will not be good enough for him and his abilities along his chosen line of work. He is blessed with a pleasing personal- ity and a frank, honest manner inspiring confidence in those with whom he deals. Along with this comes a certain canni- ness about money matters that makes for the perfect administrator of busi- ness. -if --A pt... , fa WZ., ' . . V .z ' ' ffafm1Jf4K'gQQ,wi, X 1 ri . ai.. , . f 2, WW 4 Y... ' 2 . yi' ii tif' sei f J' '.., yi. fwfr fs! L' .. ' '1 f'l1if-'.'.-fftt 1 5:3 , S ffl . s V .,,,'lf1'if.4' f .. , 'Y.,- ' U . Q 11:27 gf a s 4 f gf ii, fi. .i,.! ,. 4 'rj e - X' if: tl fi. Sz' .V . ,. 1:-2 , M' .ff . .weft 'ff ' ' .ei f vw- 4 if ei 7 . ..A 1 . .. .. . .. -Ionx Hocck, . d'll0'1l'S his lll'I'UlllIffIlfl. Students who have had the oppor- tunity to know him are staunch sup- porters, and among his associates con- nected with college administration, he is one of the most trusted and honored. Rare indeed is it that one of his age finds so much responsibility placed on his shoulders. lfut the shoulders of sl. Lewie Sanderson are square and broad --the weight is not too heavy. John Houck was an athletic star at A. and Rl. college back when the present crop of students were wondering about whether it was best to continue on to high school or drop out and get a job. An old Rlinslilx' picture shows him in a characteristic baseball pose that will make the razx section of this book look like a drammer. To say that the pose is funny is putting it mildly. lfut he has lived it down and now holds one of the most responsible posi- tions in the chief clerk's office of the college. A hollow checked, dried up little man who sees the humorous side of life from deep within the confines of his office. Houck sucks on his briar and keeps the record straight of the business transac- tions of the institution. Friendliness ffows from every fibre of his body. He has no enemies. People like john Houck, and John Houck likes people.

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Solution of all those problems of stu- dent life, and especially those concerning women students on the campus, is the task of Dean -lulia E. Stout, Dean of VVomen. The high standard of student life on the campus has been built up and maintained by the Dean of VVomen through her judgment of human nature and her understanding and sympathy for all the problems which concern the students on the campus. Une of the most important jobs of the Dean of VVomen is the supervision of the living conditions of women stu- dents both in the dormitories and those living in town. Hundreds of rooms are offered each year by Stillwater residents and each of these must be visited, in- spected and approved by the Dean of VVomen before any woman student is allowed to live in the rooms. The Dean of WOIIICII acts as advisor to every women's organization on the campus. Dances and all entertainments where girls will be included must be approved by the Dean of VVomen and all women students must secure her per- mission before leaving town. So, to Dean of VVomen, Julia lf. Stout, we must give much credit for the high moral standing of A. and lil. As a counselor and advisorg the Dean of VVomen has helped the co-eds make contacts, seek worthwhile goals, and realize ambitions that are most benefi- cial to a worthy life. Any woman student knows that she will find a sympathetic listener in the Dean of VVomen. Any problem pre- sented by the women receives careful consideration before any decision is given by Dean Stout. VVhen the women stu- dents have had a conference with Dean Stout they know that they can follow her advice and know that it is the best possible solution to their own particular problem. It is no small task to minister to the afflictions of the girls of this school, some wondering whether to pledge a sorority, some with financial trouble. some with rooming troubles, and many various problems. Few, if any, of the girls leave home and parental influence without a problem of some sort. Each and every one of them look to the Dean Page 15 A nncf ow of gfmfenfa Altrrx S'l'UL'T, . to her -icfzr gfiiwlz Illlllf'l'SflllldflIfj. of VVomen for a happy solution. lfvery minute of her day is filled, but still she finds time to be courteous and consider- ate. -lust before graduation Dean Stout has a conference with each woman graduate and talks with them concern- ing their ambitions and plans for the year after graduation. The conferences are in the form of vocational guidance for the women who have not completed their plans for after graduation. No job contemplated by the girls is too small for a helpful consideration by the Dean of NVomen. At these conferences the advantages of the American Association of University XVomen are outlined to the graduates as each woman graduate is eligible for this organization. Rush in the early fall is under the direction of the office of the Dean of XVomen in connection with the Collegf Pan-Hellenic. Dean Stout is a sponsor and advisor for the Pan-Hellenic and has done a great deal in making the organization a place where all sororities can go and present their rushing prob- lems and get a fair hearing. The task of Dean Stout is an im- portant one. Not only is the physical welfare of the girls in the hands of the Dean of lfvomen, but the thousands of parents at home form their impression of the school by the attitude of their daughters toward the college. If the girls have pleasant living conditions as well as pleasing contacts with the school authorities they are sure to go home with favorable reports of the college. How- ever if the girls feel that they have not been given a fair chance by the school and become prejudiced it makes for par- ents who are also prejuiliced against the school. Such a condition makes for de- creases in enrollment if the number of such cases is sufficient. 'It is the job of the Dean of lfVomen not to let such cases occur any more than it is absolutely necessary. ln short, the Dean of VVomen is an acting parent for all co-eds during their college career. VVlien they leave town it is with her sanction. 'lihe dances and amusements they attend are approved by the Dean of VV'omen. ln this way the morals are maintained just as though they were under the protecting wing of the parents. The health of the women students is also under the guidance of the Dean of VVomen. All sickness of women students is immediately reported to the ofhce and in case of a serious illness Dean Stout does everything in her power to see that the best medical assistance is given to the women students. Dean Stout does her task well. The administration owes to her, and ac- knowledges the debt for having main- tained this school's morality on a higher plane than many state institutions. And the people of the state, if they knew more of her workings, would thank her for her efforts in behalf of the girls of the college. Dean Stout is a member of the com- mittee on Allied Arts, which has charge of bringing only the best in entertain- ments to the campus for the students to enjoy. As Chairman of the Athletic Council for lVomen, Dean Stout knows of conditions concerning the develop- ment of the women students along ath- letic lines. This important oHice has been well filled by Dean .Iulia Pi. Stout. Her faithful service has been rewarded by complete trust by the women students themselves as well as complete trust on the part of parents.