University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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Lieutenant Colonel Donald M. Ashbridge HE afterncon of December 14, 1935 should go down in the annals of the University of Delaware as marking a big step in its progress. At that time, the Board of Trustees of the University passed a motion to establish a Business Guidance Bureau for the students of both colleges. In the short time since then, the Di- rector, Lt. Colonel Donald M. Ashbridge, and his as- sistant, Miss Caroline Cobb, have ser up a highly successful Bureau. When the Trustees voted for this Department, they realized that its success was almost entirely dependent on their selecting the proper person to direct it. They needed a man who could devote his full time and effore to irs operation, a man who knew and would continue to know the students and faculty members, andmost important of alla man who could deal with execurives and personnel men so as to convince them thar Dela- ware graduates have the training and ability to make good employees. Unfortunately, part of his com- pensation would have to be derived from his interest in the Universitcy and its students, since his salary would necessarily be small. Department organized January, 1935 The position was immediately offered to Lieutenant- Colonel Donald M. Ashbridge Retired, formerly Pro- fessor of Military Science and Tacrics ar Delaware. His generous acceprance of the position was raken as Miss immediate assurance of the Bureau's success. o8 1937 THE BLAE HER Business Guidance by WILLIAM NOOMAN Caroline Cobb, a graduate of June, 1935, was ap- pointed his Secretary and Assistant in order to extend the Bureau's operation to the Women's College. Within a month after the Trustees' action, the new department was at work in its office in Old College, making contacts and securing interviews for rhe mem- bers of the class of June, 1g36. Of all those students who requested the aid of the Bureau toward geteing them positions, about ninety per cent were placed by graduation. The few remaining had jobs by September, The bureau has been extremely successful in its purpose of establishing contacts between potential employers and students of both colleges. It has made connections with over a hundred established concerns of good repute. This is good evidence that Colonel Ashbridge is convincing employers thar men and women from Delaware are worthy of consideration, Guidance given as well as jobs There is a second purpose of the Guidance Bureau to give seniors an idea as to how to go after a job. Suggestions on how to make a good impression on in- terviewers, explanations of fields of work available, advice on lifeework and the student's future all are available to the student through the bureau, Guidance is given in order to crystalize a man's ambitions so that he may face prospective employers with self-assurance. Either Colonel Ashbridee or Miss Cobb sits in on all interviews at the college, taking notes on the sru- dent's progress. Afrerward, he is given construcrive criticism on his methods of handling the interview, He is advised what to consider before accepting a position, just what his chances are of advancement, and whar standing the company has. The Colonel also pives instruction in phrasing letters to companies, to make the proper impression. Colonel Ashbridge now has an efficient organizadon whose most important asset, good-will, is rapidly in- creasing in value. Colonel Ashbridee's personable manner lays the foundation of that good-will. He makes the contact, gives the advice and instruction. The rest is up to the student. Dep-nrtment now well urglnized The Business Guidance Bureau is already an es- tablished organizaton at the University, thanks to the efficient direction of Colonel Ashbridge. Congratularions, Colonel! 1938

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Bisnor, ScHOENBORN Lyncn, Eastaan, SkiNmen Department of Mathematics Pror. Cary J. Ress, A M., Pror. Rarra W, Jones, S.M., Pror. Joux C. . Haromeg, A.B., Eowarp Canmon, PaD., Avex- amper G, Makarov, AM. Department of Chemistry Paor. AvserT S, Eastman, Pu.D., Pror. Grenn S, SkiNMer, Pu.D., Proe. Ceonr C. LyrcH, Jr., SM., Eowarp M. ScHoennorn, S.M., Joun A, Bisrop, Canmon, Harmine, Rees, Jones, Makarow 0 1937 THE BLUE HEN 1938