Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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DEAN OF MEN ERHAPS the Dean of Men in any University has the opportunity of coming in contact with greater numbers of students than has any other person, not excepting the President. In these rela- tionships he may assume any of three roles. He may be extremely autocratic -- ac- cepting no excuses, giving the student no consideration, making all feel the results of his authorityg he may be too lenient-allowing students to go unpunished for deeds which merit punishmentg or he may attempt to strike a happy medium. It is the pol- icy of Dean M. L. Fisher to treat students in as fair a manner as possible. QSQS DEAN OF WOMEN S A Willing friend and adviser to every Purdue co-ed, a tireless Worker for the Wel- fare of Purdue women, who strives to develop all sides of a co-educational career, one who takes an extremely ac- tive interest in scholarship, an adviser of dramatic produc- tions of the University, and as a professor in English lit- erature, Dean Carolyn Shoe- maker embodies all and more than anyone might expect in any Dean of Women. Herself a graduate of the University, Dean Shoemaker has for a goal the greater excellence of Purdue co-ed graduates. Since her accept- ance of the position, every Woman's department has im- proved to a great extent. 0641?

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PRESIDENT E. C. ELLIOTT HE president of any educational institution -rv are . . . is daily confronted with large problems of internal and external administration. Administrative policies regarding salaries, new build- ings, university maintenance-housing conditions-all these and many others must be worked out and executed. In addition his position is instructional. He must know and weigh the viewpoints of the students as well as of the faculty, the alumni, the Board of Trustees, and the State Legislature. Being thus in the center of various and sometimes enguliing sentiments, he must weigh all and then act. Dr. Edward C. Elliott since his advent at Purdue, has been confronted with a great variety of problems. He has carried on through adversities of every sort. But through all he has carried that spirit of Greater Purdue, and his efforts are readily seen to have been duly rewarded. Greater cooperation between alumni and University, a definite and far- reaching program of building, great increase in enrollment, athletic development to a very high degree-all have come with this vigorous and forcible, though extraordinarily human, leader, and it is with the greatest optimism that anyone connected with the University looks forward to the future years with President Elliott at the helm.

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REGISTRAR MoNc the first and the last relations between students and the University are carried on by the Registrar- not to mention the numerous ones between. By his efliciency, his constant striving for better things, he is able to make these relationships much shorter and less tiresome. It is with this in mind that Professor R. B. Stone goes forward. Any new idea, new machine, or new system which will increase the efficiency and result in greater accuracy of registration is thoroughly Wel- comed and employed in his oiiice. Within the last few years great steps have been taken to speed up registration, and much of the old grind has passed. CONTROLLER ITH the position of con- -,U qi troller of any institution goes the great responsibility of knowing at all times the exact Hnancial condition of the organization. With such a knowledge the controller is able to tell promoters of various improvements entailing financial expenditures whether the finances are in such a condition as to warrant these expenditures. The controller of the university, Mr. R. B. Stewart, has an added responsibility, because he is dealing largely with public funds. Any proposed building or improvement must be weighed very carefully, and the sources of the finances to bring about such a proposed improvement must be dehnitely known. AUDITOR OF STUDENT GRGANIZATIONS I NE of the busy spots of ov -ot , . . Purdues campus is situ- ated in the OTTTCC of the Auditor of Student Organiza- tions. The reason for such a condition is really seen if one but makes a survey of the various student activities. An enormous amount of money is handled by these student groups, and with their meager knowledge of finances and accounting, it is apparent that such groups are greatly in need of someone who possesses this knowl- edge to oversee the expenditure of these funds. Mr. W. A. Bodden helps the secretaries and treasurers of the various groups to keep things financial in proper order.