Texas A and M University - Aggieland Yearbook (College Station, TX)

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The Commandant 1“HE task of maintaining discipline among twenty-five hundred healthy college youths away from home is indeed no easy one. The Commandant is responsible for the en¬ forcement of the rules and regulations of the College, and comes in closer contact with the individual students than any other executive of the school. Col. Chas. J. Nelson is certainly to be commended for the manner in which he has filled this office. The dignity of his office calls for a stern countenance, but behind it all is the true Col. Nelson, who is held high in the esteem of all. He upholds the right, prohibits the wrong, and gives the students the benefit of every doubt in reaching his decisions. He is perhaps the most ardent supporter of student activities on the campus and a football or baseball practice is hardly complete without his presence, and he is our conception of the perfect officer. The Commandant has as his assistants John E. Mitchell, Assistant Commandant, a secretary, and numerous minor officials who help him in the administration of his office, and each student is assured of just treatment here at all times. Page 3

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ADMINISTRATION The President SYSTEM or organization can acquire success without the leadership of an able administrator, and much credit for the development of the College in the past six years is due to Dr. T. O. Walton, President of the Agricultural and Mechanical System of State Schools. His thorough understanding of student life and activities and his ability as a leader among men have paved the way for his popularity among the students, the faculty, and the alumni. During his administration he has endeavored to establish a close relationship and mutual understanding between the faculty and the student body, and has met with much success. His office is open to students and their representatives at all times, and he is always willing to lend a helpful hand to any movement relating to the welfare of the students and their activities. He is honored and respected by the entire student body and is classified by them as an outstanding educator, an efficient executive, and above all, a true friend. He is ably assisted in his work by Mrs. Melle Williamson, his secretary, and Mr. S. G. Bailey, executive secretary of the College and secretary of the Board of Directors. Page 2

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ADMINISTRATION The Graduate School and The College pHE Graduate School, which was organized in 1924 with its own faculty and dean, offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Science degree in a variety of courses. Professional degrees are offered in the various fields of engineering on the basis of accept¬ able professional experience, a thesis, and an examination. Dean Charles Puryear is dean of the Graduate School, dean of the College, and head of the Department of Mathematics. Under his guidance, the Graduate School has grown extensively, and graduates of many colleges and universities throughout the nation are enrolled here. His actions have always been approved and supported by the entire student body, and to know him is to love him. He is a sound thinker, a profound scholar, and one who has devoted his entire life to the advancement of education. During the past few years he has carried on a brave battle for the restoration of his health, and it is the sincere hope of the entire Corps and faculty that he again enjoy the blessings of good health and resume his duties. His name and works will always be linked with A. and M. history and achievements. Page 4