Texas State College for Women - Daedalian Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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FRANCIS W. EMERSON Dean of Admissions One of the most enlightening and entertaining personali- ties on campus is Francis W. Emerson, Dean of Admissions and Registrar. He always wears a smile and is ready to help any student with her problem or escort a prospective stu- dent around the campus and orientate her to the TWU way of life. Dean Emerson receives many personal letters inquir- ing about TWU and always answers them promptly. Mr. Emerson came to the University in 1929 as associate pro- fessor in the Department of Speech and served in that capacity until the fall of 1934 when he was made acting registrar. DR. LURLINE MAHAN LEE Dean of Women A new face at TWU this year is Dr. Lurline Lee, Dean of Women. She came to the campus from the University of Washington, where she had been dean of women for four years. Before that position, Dean Lee had been at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., in the same field of work for seven years. Dean Lee returned to her native state when she accepted the position with TWU. Her per- manent address has been Texarkana, and her daughter, Mrs. Herman Shute, lives in New Boston. To be a friend of the girls is Dean Lee's working philosophy. DR. JAMES W. NEWCOMER Dean of the Faculty Dean of Graduate Studies Also a newcomer to the TWU campus, Dr. james W. Newcomer, a native Ohioan, is serving as dean of the faculty and of graduate studies. Dr. Newcomer, who assumed his new duties Sept. 1 of this year, came to TWU from Olivet College in Michigan, where he was academic dean and pro- fessor of English. He received his M.A. from the University of Michigan and his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. The new administrator has contributed many articles, stories, and poems to professional publications and has served as critic for the College English Association and the Association of Amer- ican Colleges Bulletin. In February, Dr. Newcomer was co- author of Liberal Education and Pharmacy, which dealt with the amount and kind of liberal education pharmacy stu- dents receive in undergraduate professional schools.

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TEXAS WOMAN,S UNIVERSITY Dmrron, Tnus Orrxcz or 'nm Pnssmxwr January To the Class of l96l: The destiny of an institution of higher learning depends to a very considerable extent upon the durability of the ardor with which st dents and alu nae view its mission. I am happy in the belief that the Class of 1961 at the Texas Woman's University possesses the basic ingredients of lasting enthusiasm for alma mater: namely, inner feelings of warm affection, whole- some loyalty, and unqualified respect. But, however permanent and genuine, the esteem of students, present and past, is not enough! In order to continue an accept- able rate of progress our woman's university must in future years receive from its alumnae an increasing measure of active support. Like other leading institutions, TWU must look to those who know it best and owe it most for extra help in meeting new challenges. I have high hopes that all members of the Class of 1961 will join with leaders of earlier graduating classes to work actively to help TWU grow in usefulness, stature, and renown. y'ncerely ours, A. Guinn esident JAG:avs

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L. L. LaRUE Comptroller The person responsible for the payment of money at TWU is L. L. LaRue, Comptroller, who is in charge of accounth ing, financial statements, budget preparations, bills, payrolls and loan funds. He estimates that he signs approximately 2,000 checks and vouchers each month. A graduate of North Texas State College, where he majored in business administration, Mr. LaRue did advanced study at the University of Texas and has been associated with Texas Woman's University for ten years. Aside from his fve and a half days a week in the office, the Comptroller spends a great deal of time in Austin trans- acting business with the State Board of Control, the State Auditor's Office and other state agencies. A. A. SMITH Assistant to the President A former business manager and acting president' of Texas Western College, A. A. Smith, assistant to the president, came to TWU last fall. Besides his experience at Texas Western College from 1949 to 1960, Smith once served as business manager and acting president at San Angelo Col- lege, and for a good many years as public school teacher, principal and superintendent. The new assistant to the presi- dent and his wife live on Sherman Drive. Both are members of the Methodist Church. They have one married daughter who teaches school in El Paso. EDWARD WILLIAMS Business Manager for Plant Operations If there is a new sidewalk to be built, grass to be planted or building to be done on campus, the man to see is Edward I. Williams, Business Manager for Plant Operations. Besides his office work, Mr. Williams spends much of his time out- side seeing that the University plant runs smoothly. Before coming to TWU in january, 1958, Mr. Williams held a part ownership and was president of the Public Ice Company, which has plants in both Denton and Wichita Falls. Mr. Williams has served as president of the Denton Cham- ber of Commerce and the Rotary Club, and is a former member of the City Commission. Fishing and hunting are listed among his hobbies, although his attention in recent years has been directed to the care of flowers, especially roses, in his home garden. ft-a-s.m.y...m,,..,,. .,.. eva