Stephens College - Stephensophia Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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The knowin mind, the sincere word Miss Martha Biehle, dean of students, worked with students in guiding academic and personal life on cam- pus. She helped as faculty advisor to the Judicial Council of Civic Association in upholding the standards of the school. Miss Biehle said girls should continue their education or further themselves in other ways and men- tioned the possibility of Stephens expanding its Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of secondary education. An outdoor enthusiast, she accompanied the members of Lege on a weekend camping trip to the Lake of the Ozarks in October. Working in close connection with Dean Biehl, Miss Martha Wade, assistant dean of students, worked as ad- visor to the Freshman Class Steering Committee and the Freshman Class Council in sponsoring such activities as the Freshman Class Variety Show, held on November 14, and the Freshman Dance, held on February 25. She also helped in procuring speakers for the 'gSpeaking Outi' series. 'TW 'A ' - 'Mgmt ' - .. arf ' ga-,., 'MM Personal Contact becomes a reality in the person of the Dean of Students The fresh face of Miss Wade greets the new class with freshman spirit.

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null' ui' President and Mrs. Smith carry on the tradition of Stephens College set by its Founding Father, James L. Stephens. The President of the College, Seymour A. Smith, combined dignity and friendliness to fulfill the perfect image of a college president. His balance between a rep- resentation of the high ideals of Stephens College and a warm fatherly understanding of each student endeared him to every member of the student body. He reflected his serious concern for Stephens, saying that a womenis college . . . will flourish as a significant contributor to an important segment of our culture,', while his close Contact with student feelings prompted a humorous warn- ing to incoming freshman to be aware that H. . . A GTO an MC, an XKE, or a TR-4 may very well contain a W-O-L-F!', The Presidentls job included a variety of duties from behind-the-scenes meeting with faculty and boards, long- range plans in education and architectural improvements, to entertaining student groups. Mrs. Smith participated in college functions at her home and on campus. An oft-sought speaker, she hos- tessed many on-campus teas for incoming freshmen, faculty, and visitors, as seen below. iil i' 'es ,Z -. ' ' r . , I 49? w '- ' ' V ' ,ii- . aff f . ' 1 Ll f X ld V L+- u S i . M7 rr ' K 5? i. if .ri s r -r t . . . it lu ft i .. His personal smile becomes your welcome mat to the door of knowledge.

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The academic leaders take us one step closer to the door of instruction f33'3. 1 '74 .f x 1 ' ,gtg l Hi , sf Dean James G. Rice, the man knowing what, why and who confers with secretary, Mrs. Jean Carr. Testing begins with the deans of instruction and culminates with the individual student. V 'dem K- at t.,,ei-mis, G. ts,, i n s y V W. 1 Q '---sf Assistant Dean of Instruction James Nesmith administers the self study program for the college. Dr. James C. Rice, dean of instruction, cooperated with various institutions of higher learning to achieve educational improve- ments. He participated in conferences at Shimer College and Bard College in connection with the Union for Research and Experimentation in Higher Education and brought new ideas to Stephens. Dean Rice's administrative duties included work with the di- rector of the Stephens College Library, the Instructional Services, thc registrar, the director of educational development, and the five division chairmen. He was also responsible for the academic section of the Stephens College Bulletin. 'al find Stephens the liveliest and most imaginative college l'Ve ever known . . ., said Mr. James N. Nesmith, assistant dean of instruction. Nesmith worked with Dr. James G. Rice, dean of instruction, on the major concerns of the school. One of these, a serious teacher shortage in the country, stimulated the Teacher Preparation Program which will encourage Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts students to enroll in educational courses at the University of Missouri and receive a teacher's certificate.