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

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AIlMmiSTKATION The Graduate School and the School of Arts and Sciences Dean T. D. Brooks Dr. T. D. Brooks came to A M this year to assume the double role of Dean of the Graduate School and Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. The Graduate School, which aims to develop the power of independent work and to promote the spirit of research, offers work leading to the Master of Science degree. It also confers the professional degrees of Agricultural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Mechanical Engineer. The School of Arts and Sciences offers regular four-year courses in Liberal Arts and in Science and assists the other schools of the College by giving every student of the institution the basic studies which are essential for special¬ ized work and the cultural learning which marks the educated man. The departments of Biology, Chemistry, Eco¬ nomics, English, Geology, History, Mathematics, Military Science, Modern Languages, Physical Education, and Physics are included in the School. Dr. Brooks has administered his two-fold task admirably in the short time that he has been here, and he has already won the good graces of all on the campus. Before coming to A M he was Chairman of the School of Edu¬ cation and Dean of the Summer School of Baylor University. He received his B.A. degree from Baylor and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. A M welcomes him and wishes him success in the work which he has begun so well. The Physics Lecture Room Page 20

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ABMIXISTRATIOX i, The Commandant Lt. Col. J. E. Mitchell The Commandant is one of the most important executives of the College. His office handles administrative details relative to the cadet corps and maintains discipline by enforcing the rules and regulations of the College. In order to establish this department on a permanent basis, a change was made this year whereby a civilian instead of an army officer (as has been the practice for many years) holds the office of Commandant. Heretofore, the U.S. Army officer who was assigned here for a period of four years to act as the head of the Department of Military Science also performed the duties of Commandant. This necessitated a change in Commandants every four years, and al¬ though the system worked well, there was no permanency attached to the position. John E. Mitchell, who served as Assistant Commandant for three years, became Commandant under the new system in September, 1932. A M could find no man better qualified to administer this office. Mr. Mitchell, a lieutenant colonel on the Governor’s staff, is a graduate of this institution, and, since he has lived through four years of student life here, he knows the corps so well that he can deal wisely with all disciplinarian problems. Mr. Mitchell is aided in his work by Joe E. Davis, Assistant Commandant, ”Bebe” Daniels, clerk, a secretary, and numerous minor officials. Thd Commandant ' s Office Page 19

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ADMINISTRATION The Mr. E. J. Howell Most students, as they go on their way from day to day in pursuit of higher learning, know little of the exact records which are kept concerning them. The Registrar’s office with its seemingly unlimited number of files and cabinets could tell many interesting tales of thousands of boys’ lofty ambitions, proud accomplishments, and in some unfortunate cases, heartbreaking failures, for in its safe-keeping are permanent records of all who have at¬ tended this College. The Registrar ' s office also serves as a contact to the prospective student, enlightening him on all information of the College, and it furnishes the public with valuable information which it gathers through extensive statistical research, ft handles all registration, matriculation, classification, and graduation matters. Mr. Eugene J. Howell, Registrar, graduated from this College with the Class of 1922. Prior to assuming his present position, Mr. Howell served as Assistant Registrar of the College for two years and as Registrar and Commandant of John Tarleton Junior College for seven years. Officers under Mr. Howell are W. E. Morgan, Recorder, who is on leave of absence this year, L. B. Jones, Acting Recorder, and L. F. Lawhon, Assistant Recorder. Page 21