Southern Methodist University - Rotunda Yearbook (University Park, TX)

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ISORY MMITTEE OFFICERS J. VV. BLANTON . . Chairman S. J. HAY, JR. . . . Secretary MEMBERS 0. ANDERSSON, Dallas I. B. HAMMON, Paris B. BAKER, Ft. Worth S. I. HAY, JR., Dallas . W. BLANTON, Dallas R. I. JACKSON, Corsicana . H. BoREN, Dallas DR. R. W. IACKSON, Dallas W. G. CULLUM, Dallas DAVE LACY, Dallas JESS DESHONG, Paris IEss MORRIS, Greenville E. A. DEWITT, Dallas WILLIAM MORRISS, Dallas CLAUDE FERGUSON, Paris H. N. PE'L'ERS, VVaxahaChic LEWIS R. FERGUSON, Dallas RAYMOND PoTTs, Dallas EZRA FUDGE, Dallas W. M. SHORT, Ft. Worth W. W. GIBRARD, Dallas DR. I. W. TORBETT, Marlin R. R. GILBERT, Dallas W. W. WOODSON, Waco BLANTON The purpose of the Advisory Committee of Southern Methodist University is best stated in an address by Mr. J. W. Blanton, the Chairman of the Committee: ttJesus be- lieved in proper publicity, and he used that as his plan for the establishment of his king- dom among men, and we have ample evidence of the great success of his plan. Would it be unwise to adopt his plan in making known the plan of the University for the building of life and character? Would those in authority be held blameless if they failed to tell the story which would point the way to 21 better and more useful life? Is it not then our duty as members of this committee to spread abroad the fullest information concerning the University, which, if done intelligently, will surely bring this inspiration? It is, therefore, the object and purpose of the Advisory Committee to broadcast the thorough work which we know to be so much in evidence at S. M. U., in order that the whole country may know what it offers, so its influence may be extendedWeDEAx E. D. JENNINGS. Andersson Cullum Blanton Ferguson, L. Fudge Gihbard Gilbert Hay Morris Potts s 20 e

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THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. CHARLES CLAUDE SELECMAN Ten years ago, the campus of Southern Methodist University presented an extensive Vista of Texas landscape whose horizon was broken by only seven structures: Dallas Hall and a wooden shack, which housed administrative of- fices and classrooms, three dormitories, a gymnasium; the skeleton of a stadium. Less than one thousand young men and women sought learning under restricted conditions, the national reputation of the young institution was negligible. On March 21, 1923, Judge Joseph E. Cockrell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, introduced to that group Dr. Charles C. Selecman, pastor of First Methodist Church, South, in Dallas, whom they had just elected president of the University. On the following April 1st the new executive took oHice. The results of the progress of Southern lVIethodist University during the ten years intervening between that occasion and the present have been phenomenal. The merely physical evidences of change, obvious to the passerby, are indicative of the surprising transformation wrought in every part of the Universityls life during this period. A plant valued in 1923 at $1,500,000 has been expanded until now it is valued at $3,280,000. Two new dormitories have replaced older ones, a new stadium and basketball pavillion an Engineering Building and Steam Plant and Tunnels, the hrst floor of an Administration Building, a hall of Science and another of Theology, and Mcllarlin Auditorium have all been added to the prospect of the campus. The endowment has been increased from $880,000 to more than $2,300,000. As a parallel to these changes has been the growth in the Universityls scho- lastic achievements, its prestige and influence. T0 the four schools existing in 1923 have been added a School of Education, a School of Engineering and a School of Law. Besides these schools, new departments within schools have been established, notably, the Arnold School of Cover iment, with its own separate en- dowment of $120,000, and provisions have bean made for a large increase in scholarships available to students. This widening of the UniversityTs facilities and eHiciency has resulted in its recognition by the most important accrediting agencies in the United States. At the present time, with an enrollment almost double that of 1923, it has gained a national reputation as one of the leading institutions of higher learning in the Southwest. To the man whose wisdom, unselfish industry and fortitude have been in a great measure responsible for this development all 8. lVI. U. students and alumni are grateful. We have thought it especially fitting that, at the close of his tenth year of service to the University, we should pay this tribute to our President, Charles C. Selecman. a 19 e

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EXECUTIVE S T A F F LAYTON WEVER BAILEY BUS ness Manager The Busiless Manager supervises the handling of some $803,000 to $1,000,000 annually received by the Univzrsity in gifts, tuition and income from endowme 1tS. He is Secretary of the Appropriations Committee, Board of Trustees, Executive Commit- tee, Athletic Council and Student Activities Scholar- ship Com nittee. Mr. Baileyls olhce helps draft and administei the budget for all departments of the University All student loan funds and scholarships are administered by this office. BAILEY ROBERT LEE BREWER, Registrar The Registrar is custodian of the scholastic records of every student who ever attended the University; answers requests for catalogs and information; sends and rece'ves transcripts of credits from colleges and high schools; and compiles fraternity and sorority averages. ALBERT CLAY ZUMBRUNNEN, Dean of Students Dean Zumbrunnen this year has sponsored Changes liberalizing the regulations regarding fraternity social life. As executive secretary of the Committee on Student Loans and Employment, he has for- mulated new bases and methods for administering this work. MARY RANDLE HAY, Dean of Women Mrs. Hay is concerned generally With the academic, social, fhysical and spiritual welfare of all the W0- men students of the campus. She presides over Snider Hall and Virginia Hall, the womexfs dormitories. Brewer Zumbrunncn Hay hh 21 tt