Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES N a school of .my dimensions whatever, it is necessary to have .1 Board of Trustees to formulate the school's policies in all undertakings. In fact, it is as necessary to have this board at the helm of a school as it is to have an administrative board in a corporation. 0,7 0.7 Purdue University might be likened to a corporation. Its stockholders are the tax- payers of Indiana-its board of directors-the Board of Trustees. These men and women are appointed by the chief executive of the state and serve as indirect appointees of the Citizens of the state. The Board of Trustees must pass on all things that have to do with Purdue and indeed the activity of this body has not been of little consequence particularly since the last few years' expansion program has been entered into and Purdue is increasing in enrollment as Well as in size of physical plant. It may easily be seen that such a board 1T1LlSt be fair-minded, public-spirited, and not of entirely local make-up. This description applies to the Board of Directors of Purdue, which is made up of the following persons: David E. Ross, Lafayette, president, James W. Noel, Indianapolis, vice-president: Mrs. Virginia C. Meredith, West Lafayette: Josiah K. Lilly, Indianapolis, Palmer R. Edgerton, Marionq J. Emmet Hall, Indianapolis, John A. Hillenbrand, Batesville: James L. Kimbrough, Muncie, and Robert Simpson, Vincennes.

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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.

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DEAN POTTER, SCHOOLS OF ENGINEERING HE Schools of Engineering of Purdue Uni- dr: dr: - . E . versity, besides having one of the greatest enrollments of the various schools of the country, are recognized as among the best. These schools are contributing to the welfare of Indiana and the XVorld by training men to be- come more successful engineers and able citizens. Each year these schools send out men who are resourceful, capable, courageous, hard-working men, who have personalities which make them outstanding as college graduates. Engineering knowledge is spread by the Engineering Extension Department, under the direction of Prof. XV. A. Knapp, by means of lectures, special classes and publications. This information is given to thousands of persons in various lines of engineering work and serves greatly to enhance the value of Purdue as an institution. During the leave of absence granted Dr. XV. K. Hatt, Professor R. B. NViley is acting Head of the School of Civil Engineering. Professor Wfiley fills this position very capably and well, though it is not exactly a novel position for him, he having served in the capa- city a few years ago, during Dr. Hatt's absence. The Purdue Chemical Engineering school is one of the pioneer institutions of its kind in the country. Chemical Engineering has attained a very commanding position in the life of the nation since its more or less recent advent. Graduates of the Chemical Engineering school are trained to control production processes. Prof. H. C. Peffer, head of the School of Chemical Engineering, is a very able man for the position, and his ability is greatly proven by the quick success of a great majority of graduates of the school. Presiding over the destinies of the mechanical engineers is Prof. G. A. Young, an en- gineer of great repute and remarkable ability. Witli the completion of the new mechanical laboratory and the proposed completion of the entire unit, this particular branch of en- gineering bids fair to become even more popular than at present. Professor Harding, head of the Electrical School, has brought about a condition of ex- cellency of the school, such that Purdue graduates of electrical engineering are recognized as technicians of unfailing ability and knowledge.