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

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THS BOARD OF DIRSCTORS F. M. LAW President The rapid growth of A. M. College in the past few years has brought about many problems concerning the welfare of the students. The responsibility for the solution of these problems lies in the hands of the group of men who form the Board of Directors for the College. These men are appointed by the Governor for six year terms. They have shown much interest in the school, and it is through their tireless efforts that such noteworthy progress has been achieved. The members of the Board are: Dr. F. M. Law, Houston, President; Walter G. Lacy, Waco, Vice-Presi¬ dent; G. R. White, Brady; H. C. Schuhmacher, Houston; R. W. Briggs, Pharr; Edwin J. Kiest, Dallas; Joseph Utay, Dallas; A. H. Demke, Stephenville; and H. L. Kokernot, Alpine. Mrs. Melle Williamson is acting secre¬ tary to The Board. Front Row: Briggs, Kiest, Schuhmacher, Law, White, Utay Back Row: Demke, Walton, Lacy

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THE SCHOOL OF DEAN T. D. BROOKS The courses offered in the School of Arts and Sciences are designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in other than technical studies, and who desire a broad, general education. The School of Arts and Sciences is under the direction of Dean T. D. Brooks, who in addition to these duties, is Dean of the Graduate School. A. M. College is noted principally for its Agriculture and Engineering Schools, but its School of Arts and Sciences is also due much credit. A variety of courses is offered in this school, all of which are essential to a thorough and complete education. The School of Arts and Sciences has played a vital part in the education of the students who have graduated from this institution and in prepar¬ ing them for intelligent citizenship. Under the advice and direction of Dean Brooks, the School of Arts and Sciences has grown both in enrollment and prestige, and much praise is due him.

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THG FISCAL DSPARTHlGnT In this department all of the monetary transactions of the College are handled. These include a depository for the students, a division which handles student labor payrolls, a staff of accountants, and a cashier who receives and disburses money to the various departments of the College. The Fiscal Department is under the able supervision of Mr. W. H. Holzmann who has served in this capacity for several years. He and his com¬ petent assistants are due much praise for the capable manner in which this Office carries on its work. In addition to the above mentioned duties, this Department has a purchasing division which sup¬ plies the various branches of the College with their numerous needs, and it prepares all of the statements and bills connected with the payment of maintenance. The Fiscal Department is an important factor in the administrative structure of the institution, and the efficiency with which this work is carried on is a tribute to the entire staff.