University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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DEANS MARVIN L. DARSIE, Dean of the Teach- er ' s College, has achieved his position through years of valuable educational work. The Teacher ' s College has attained a high standard under his guidance. His study on the mental capacity of American-born Japanese children has attracted much attention, and he is nationally known as an authority on educa- tion. His friendliness and helpfulness to students has made him greatly admired. He has been Dean of the Teachers ' College since 1922. DEAN VERNE OLIVER KNUDSEN has given outstanding contributions to the field of science in his work on physiological and archi- tectural acoustics. Dr. Knudsen was an engi- neer of the research laboratories of the West- ern Electric Company in New York in 1918. His success as head of the Physics department culminated in his being appointed in 1934 as Dean of the Graduate School. DEAN CORDON S. WATKINS has had great influence in causing the University ' s Sum- mer Session to be successful. Mr Watkins ' interest in economics has led to his appoint- ment as vice-chairman of the Los Angeles Labor Board. He is an instructor in Graduate Economic courses and has written several books concerning labor conditions. DEAN OF THE SUMMER SESSION s c O A ? M H P H S .VSSr-.v ,1

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u c L A DEANS H ELEN M. LAUCHLIN, Dean of Women, , , is appreciated by all women students for her advice and enthusiastic support. As spon- sor of Sophomore Spurs, honorary service organ- ization, she has won the deep admiration of Its members. The founding of Phrateres, a social, democratic society for college women, is an example of her interest in university affairs. Her genial personality has made her a real friend to the women of this campus. EARL ). MILLER, Dean of Men, has proved an unusual ability in coping with the prob- lems of university men. Besides holding the position of Dean, he is also professor of Eco- nomics and faculty representative on the Asso- ciated Student Council and on the Men ' s Board. Dr. Miller is known as the friend of every male student and gives his active support to all uni- versity affairs. He became Dean of Men in 1925. This university has greatly benefited by his presence. DR. CHARLES H. RIEBER, as Dean of the College of Letters and Science, has dem- onstrated his philosophy in dealing with the problems of his important office. Dr. Rieber is also a professor of Philosophy. When he ar- rived at U. C. L. A., he was offered both his present position and the chairmanship of the Extension Division. He later resigned the sec- ond appointment. He has been Dean since 1922.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS U c A COMPTROLLER, DEMINC Mac! ise. has served UCLA well. The financial condition of the A S U.C. has been greatly improved, due to his energetic workmanship. His experience speaks of his ability. He was Comptroller at Davis College of Agriculture for a decade. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of Ad missions, Clarence H. Robison is a former teacher and an author He has written several books and articles on nature study, agricul- ture, and other educational topics. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS, Merton E. Hill, was the Princi- pal of Chaffee High School and Junior College at Ontario for more than twenty years before he came to this university. He is in charge of admissions here and at Berkeley. APPOINTMENT SECRETARY, I Miss M. Burney Porter was appointed to her position when the office was first created. Previous to her coming here. Miss Porter taught in the Los Angeles schools. ASSISTANT DEAN of Men and k Faculty Advisor for Fraterni- ties, Hurford E. Stone has most judiciously dealt with the problems of his office. He has greatly les- sened the violations of the Inter- fraternity Constitution. DEMINC MACLISE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY to the Provost. Earl E. Swingle is a graduate of U.C.L.A., having been President of the Associated Stu- dents in 1931. He states that he hopes he will remain at this uni- versity forever. 22