Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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Standing: H ll b e rt Brighton, Vllillis N. Kelly, Drew McLaugh- lin., Grover Poole, L. B. Spoke, and Oscar S. Stauffe-r. Seated: Fred M. Har- ris, Elizabeth Stephens Haughey, Lester Mc- Coy, Jerry E. Driscoll, and Betty Reed. Mrs. Herbert H. Hoover, who is not in the pic- ture, is now secretary to Mr. Brighton in- stead of Miss Reed. their members opinions pertaining to the new pro- posed name change. It was pointed out that no- body was trying to force anyone into signing peti- tions for the name change. Only the opinions of the members of the organization were desired. The officers and sponsors of the group were then asked to sign the papers and return them to the student council. Student Opinions . . . Another petition was distributed among the student body at large. While most believed that the opinions of the organizations would be a good indication of the trend of student beliefs, the council wanted to make certain that everyone was in favor of the change. Realizing also that another very important group should be consulted before recommenda- tions of any change of name of the institution, the council began the distribution of petitions among the former students of Kansas State Teachers Col- lege. The alumni associations were given copies of petitions to signify their desires on the proposed changes. It was felt also that inasmuch as the city of Pittsburg has long played an active part in en- couragement and help on all school activities, the council indicated that the opinions of civic organ- izations would be sought. Cooperating in the program was the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce. Petitions were sent to that Page 11 group to find out the opinions of the leading merchants of the city. There was no difficulty in filling the petitions with names of the eager signers. The completed forms were then handed to President Rees H. Hughes with the suggestion that the matter be taken up with the State Board of Regents. VVhen he deems it appropriate, President Hughes will take up the matter with the Board of Regents. He will at that time make the necessary recommendations. Legislature Action Necessary . . . If the Board of Regents puts its stamp of approval on the change, the action will then be transferred to the state legislature. Undoubtedly, there will be debate on the resolution in that body. If the lawmakers approve the bill, it will then be sent to Governor Frank Carlson for his signature. Prompt Action . . . Student response to the proposed change left no doubt in anyone's mind that the students were almost unanimously in favor of it. Something else that should be noted is the splendid cooperation of both student and faculty members in circulat- ing and signing the petitions in such a short period of time. This is merely another chapter in the progress of KSTC written by administration and student body through mutual understanding and cooperation.

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Board of Regents . . . Supreme governing body for the Kansas State Schools is the Board of Regents. The board, ap- pointed by the governor, is composed of promi- nent Kansas citizens. Members serve for a term of four years. The group holds monthly meetings in Topeka or in one of the state colleges. To them is given the power to approve faculty changes and new buildings, and determine the policies of the state educational institutions. Members of the 1948 board are Hubert Brigh- ton, Willis N. Kelly, Drew McLaughlin, Grover Poole, L. B. Spake, Oscar S. Stauffer, Fred M. Harris, Elizabeth Stephens Haughey, Lester Mc- Coy and Jerry E. Driscoll. The 1948 chairman of the board is Mr. Mc- Laughlin. He was chosen at the January meeting of the group. He replaces Mr. Kelly, 1947 chairman. Hubert Brighton continues to serve as the group's secretary during 1948. Administrative Functions . . . To give the students a better understanding of the functions of the Board of Regents, the Kanza has decided to make use of an issue now being brought up on the campus. We refer to the proposed changing of the name of the institution to Pittsburg State College. At a banquet for presidents of organizations QSee page 382 students approached President Hughes on the possibility of changing the name. They listed among their reasons the following: C11 Teacher education has become only a small part of the many functions of the school, CZD A degree from a teachers', college is a hardship to students not interested in teaching, Q35 The name, Teachers College, keeps many prospective stu- , dents from entering the school as they do not realize the many other fields offered, and f4j Many other institutions have ex- perienced similar difficulties with unappro- priate names and have changed their names accordingly. Council Takes Action . . . Shortly after the meeting, student council President John Westfall took prompt action in the student governing body. A circulation of petitions was begun among all the various interested groups. One group of petitions was sent to the presidents of the more than sixty campus organizations. They were asked to signify In photo at left is the Governor of the State of Kansas, Frank Carlson. Gov- ernor Carlson has shown a deep interest in the problems and development of all state schools. Mr. Carlson's most recent visit to the ,campus was on Homecoming day. Page 10

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72a 5 Paezwf . . . Dignified and friendly'-those two words are the adjectives used by most persons to describe Rees H. Hughes, president of K.S.T.C. Prexy, as he is often called by students, seems to promote the feeling of friendship among all the students and faculty on the campus. He never fails to have a friendly greeting for everyone. Yet one is not surprised to note the business- like manner in which President Hughes conducts all his affairs. It is a manner which has won for him the respect and admiration of all who know him. ' President Hughes' outstanding abilities have long been recognized throughout this area, and last summer he gained international recognition as an educator of high standing when he attended the seminar on world education held in Paris under the auspices of UNESCO. Everyone agrees that there could be no better man for the task of guiding the activities of such an expanding institution as KSTC than Rees H. Hughes--Louisa WEISER Well, hello there! What can I do for you, today? College students who have come into Dean Murphy's Office at any time will recognize this friendly welcome which always greets them. Dean Murphy is the director of all student activities on the campus who helps various organizations find suitable times and places for their meetings. Before assuming his present position, Dean Murphy was the head of the Psychology Depart- ment. He is a member of Psi Chi, national hon- orary psychology fraternity, and takes an active part in all organizations dealing with psychology. Aside from his school duties and other responsi- bilities as chairman of various educational and welfare organizations, Dean Murphy has a great interest in detective stories. If any student has any problems or troubles, just drop into Dean Murphy's office, and he will offer a helping hand.-DELORES KENNETT. M 7LZ... Pull up your chair before the fire and make yourself comfortable, is a typical friendly greeting often heard at the inner office door of 208 Russ Hall, where no faculty or student problem is too small to be heard calmly and dealt with justly. Dean Ernest Mahan resides there daily from about eight-thirty until after five o'clock helping students plan a program to a desired goal, en- couraging and communicating inspiration, and working with faculty to make sure that the cur- riculum offerings of the College are foremost in the education world. Dean Mahan came to the College in 1930 as a member of the social science staff, became head of that department in 1939, and in 1945 assumed the duties of Dean of Instruction also. A scholastic mind that keeps abreast of the times, a love of beauty in nature and literature, a kindly sense of humor, honesty and fairness with all people and an appreciation of excellence in them which rarely passes without verbal recogni- tion, create a waiting line in his office most of the time.-FRANCES HASHBARGER. Know J. U. Massey? Sure! Everybody around K.S.T.C. knows Mr. Massey. If someone doesn't know where to find the Registrar's office, just say, Mr. Massey's office, and they know where to go. He is Director of Admissions and checks the cre- dentials of all who come to K.S.T.C., tells the students the requirements for any desired creden- tial, and then checks again to see that they are fulfilled. Those records and records in the Registrar's office would indicate an endless task, but Mr. Massey finds time to hobbyize in flowers-roses in particular, color photography, and stamp collect- ing. Throughout the spring and summer you'll find his flower specimens in the office. Mr. Massey came to the College in 1929 as a member of the Commerce and Business Admin- istration Department, and in 1942 assumed his present position. He is a loyal color-bearer for Page 12