Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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R. B. Stewart, Vice-President of the University, enjoys a quiet evening in his beautiful home. R. B. Stewart . ,5- fer, V1.5 Z L14 -A ,X mf 4 The oflicial title of Viee-Presi- dent R. B. Stewart is Controller of the University, but his job is much more complicated than it sounds. He is responsible for the develop- ment of Purdue from the stand- point of the building and upkeep of all University-owned buildings. His favorite projects are the Union and the new lNomen's Residence Halls which are now being built. He feels that these contribute in- directly to the education of the students in developing their attitudes toward their families and communities. As Secretary-Treasurer of the Purdue Aeronautics Corpo- ration, the Ross-Ade Foundation. and the Purdue Research Foundation, Mr. Stewart spends much of his time conducting University business. Even at home, he shows true interest in Purdue by entertaining students and getting their views. L... A familiar sight to those who frequent Purdue's golf course is Vice-President Hockema playing golf with President Hovde, D. R. Mallet, and Al Stewart. F. C. I-lockema F. C. Hockema. Vice-President and Executive Dean of the University, is a Purdue graduate of 1918. While at school he was a member of Tau Beta Pi, national engineering honorary, and Pi Tau Sigma, national mechanical engineer- ing honorary. Dean Hoekema acts for the President in student and academic affairs. He is also an advisor to stu- dents and is available at almost any time to help in any way he can. Yice-President Hockema does a great deal of traveling as a representative of Purdue. in order to explain the Univer- sity's problems, aims. and needs to interested people. He usually takes a plane for these trips and may fly as much as 30,000 miles a rnonth. United Airlines has awarded Mr. Hockema a plaque for having flown over 200.000 miles. Vice-President Hockema is a great sports fan but also enjoys operas and symphonies. He reads both national and international news and is very interested in education which is related to industry and business. He is the author of Philosophy of Education written for the Indiana State Board of Education.

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Allison E. Stuart Appointed to the Board of Trustees in 1940. Allison Stuart succeeded to its presidency in 19-16. B412 Stuart received his law degree from Northwestern University. A member of the Stuart, Devol. Branigan. Ball and Ricks law firm. he has served as legal counsel to the University for the last 15 years. hir. Stuart's hobby is farming and livestock production, and he was at one time a director and vice-president of the American Hereford Cattle Breeders Association. Board of Trustees The over-all governing board of the University is the Board of Trustees. Established in 1865. the board consists of nine members. Six of the nine members are appointed by the Governor of Indiana while the other three are selected by the alumni association. The acts of the board must have the approval of the President of the University who sees that they are put into operation. Left to Right: F. L. Hovde R, B. Stewart C. O'Brien A. W. Kettler Mrs, J. W. Van Ness A. E. Stuart W. A, Hanley R. H. Sherwood C. J. Lynn W. Calland F. C. Hockema R. Kettler 28 :'5tf1MQiiS?ESaTf9Ws?ftif

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I A. A. Pollen- I l A. A. Potter, Dean of the Schools of Engl- l neering. emphasizes the fact that the Purdue I engineer must be as well-trained as possible. Dean Potter is a national authority on engi- ' neering education. I C. E. Dammon 1 l V u Clarence E. Dammon. Director of Admis- sions and Registrar. supervises all student 3 records. Under his jurisdiction falls the ad- ministration of entrance exams and the quali- fication of students for graduation. T. R. Johnston Thomas R. Johnston. Director of the Bur- I eau of Information. is responsible for all pub- licity sent out from the University. L'T0rnmy V also docs the filming of visual information. 7 Dean Schleman 4 Helen B. Schleman, Dean of Wfomen, is ' responsible for the interests and welfare of all ' women students on the campus. The long- eared fellow on Dean Schleman's right is hir. Colliee. E. B. Baugh E. B. Eth Baugh. Chairman of the Purdue Alumni Association, is the man who is in u charge of alumni functions. Eth is quite proud r of that long string of P's on The Old Oaken v Bucket. G. E. Davis George E. Davis, Director of the Office of Student Affairs, is in charge of the men stu- lg dents. their interests and activities. All social A i functions must have the approval of his office. Q I rn.-U. .......... -..,,,.