University of Detroit - Tower Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Left: Right: Below: years. {mn the Arts and Sciences College oral and written examinations on the student’s major sub- ject are required. In the Commerce and Finance College the student is examined orally on his minor and major subjects and must take a written examination in his major branch. Having as its special province the maintenance of the University in its position of civic excellence the Administrative Council, third major board of the Institution, was founded in 1932. It is composed of fifteen men important in Detroit’s industrial and financial affairs who cooperate in assuring the active support of the University by the community. The board is composed of the following: Walter O. Briggs, president of Briggs Rev. R. J. Bellperch, S.J. Regent— Day Commerce and Finance Dr. Charles J. Lane Dean—School of Dentistry Rev. Joseph A. Luther, S.J. Dean of Men Manufacturing Company; Leo M. Butzel, attor- ney and counsellor; E. F. Connely, president of the First of Michigan Corporation; James E. Danaher, of the R. E. Danaher Company; Wil- liam M. Dillon, vice-president of the Scotten- Dillon Company; Charles T. Fisher, Sr., chair- man of the board for Fisher and Company; Fred J. Fisher, president of Fisher and Company; Ed- ward J. Hickey, president of the E. J. Hickey Company; James S. Holden, chairman of the board for Holden and Reaume, Inc.; Dr. William E. Keane, physician and surgeon; Peter E. Mar- tin, vice-president of the Ford Motor Company; W. Ledyard Mitchell, vice-president of the Chrys- ler Corporation; Peter J. Monaghan, attorney and counsellor; Hon. Ernest A. O’Brien, Judge of the Federal Court of Michigan; Rt. Rev. Joseph C. Plagens, Bishop of Diocese of Marquette. On October 19 last, John P. Dinan, who had been one of the earliest students of the Old De- troit College and had served on the Administra- tive Council, died. Mr. Dinan was well known to University of Detroit students and graduates as one of the main benefactors of the institution. With the aid of his brother Michael Dinan as joint-donor he erected Dinan Hall and St. Cath- erine’s chapel on the Jefferson Avenue campus and presented the University with the land on which the present University of Detroit stadium stands. Supplementing the three major boards and find- ing their jurisdiction in more detailed matters are nine general committees. The President of the University is a member of each of these com- e228

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viously approved by the University and the large majority of its bondholders, was confirmed. The plan provides the necessary relief to the University and affords substantial savings for the future. Three major administrative councils, the president of the Uni- versity being ex officio chairman of each, are in charge of all current affairs of the University. The Bo ard of Trustees, a cor- porate body, has control of all business relations of the school. The Very Rev. Albert H. Poetker, S.J., as president of the Univer- sity is president of the board. Other members are: Rev. Frederic Siedenburg, S.J., secretary; Rev. Norbert J. Preusser, S.J., treas- uber sev. George Ls Reno; S:J-; and Dr Paul DiSullivan, S.J. All matters of an academic nature are handled by the second of the major boards, the Council of Deans and Regents which advises the presidents and Board of Trustees regarding academic policy. Specifically the board is empowered to determine the re- quirements for academic degrees, coordinate curricula, adjust any differences which may arise between the various colleges and schools of the University, and is especially intended to promote research and the writing of scholarly papers on the part of the students. The board is made up of: Rev. Albert H. Poetker, S.J.; Rev. Frederic Siedenburg, S.J., executive dean of the University; Dr. Paul D. Sullivan, S.J., director of the Graduate Division; Rev. John F. Quinn, S.J., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Clement J. Freund, dean of the College of Engineering; Rev. George J. Shiple, S.J., regent of the College of Engineering; Daniel J. McKenna, dean of College of Law; Lloyd E. Fitzgerald, dean of the Colleges of Commerce and Finance; William B. O’Regan, assistant dean of College of Commerce and Finance— Evening Division; Rev. Laurence J. Lynch, S.J., regent of the School of Law and the College of Commerce and Finance— Evening Division; Rev. R. J. Bellperch, S.J., regent of the Day College of Commerce and Finance; Rev. John J. Benson, S.J., assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Charles Lane, dean of School of Dentistry; Florence E. Donohoe, registrar; Con- stance T. Maier, Dean of Women; and the Rev. Jo- Sepienabeutherss- je Dean of Men. Dean Maier, Fa- ther Benson, and Assistant Dean O’Regan were ap- pointed to the board at the beginning of the past year. A change was made in the graduation requirements of the Day College of Com- merce and Finance and that of Arts and Sciences when comprehensive examina- tions were substituted for the senior thesis of previous Above: Rev. Laurence J. Lynch, S.J. Regenit—Evening Commerce and Finance Center: William B. O’Regan Assistant Dean—Evening Commerce and Finance Left: Lloyd E. Fitzgerald Dean—Day and Evening Commerce and Finance Nits.

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mittees. The work of three of these groups, the Committee on Student Organizations, the Athletic Board of Control, and the Committee on Student Publications, is described elsewhere in this book. Graduate degrees have been granted by the University since 1885 but it was with the forma- tion of the Graduate Council in 1927 that the requirements and program for degrees were clearly defined. The Council since then has suc- cessfully organized the details of program for graduate students. Dr. Paul D. Sullivan, S.J., is chairman of the Council. Assisting him are: Rev. John E. Coogan, S.J.; Rev. Aloysius F. Frum- veller, S.J.; Paul P. Harbrecht, Denis R. Janisse, Joseph A. Luyckx, secretary; Rev. Frederick A. Meyer, S.J.; Dr. Richard A. Muttkowski; Claude L. Nemzek; Rev. Hugh P. O’Neill, S.J.; Rev. Charles E. Schrader, S.J.; Rev. George J. Shiple, S.J.; and Dr. Henry J. Willmes. The Admissions Committee passes on the qualifications of applicants to the University. Members of the committee are Rev. John F. Quinn, S.J., chairman; Florence E. Donohoe, Lloyd E. Fitzgerald, and Clement J. Freund. Questions of infractions of rules and regula- tions of the University and of general student deportment are decided by the Committee on Student Discipline. The Rev. Joseph A. Luther, S.J., was appointed chairman of the committee at the beginning of the school year. Aiding him are Rev. R. J. Bellperch, S.J., and Clement J. Freund. All changes in policy, personnel, or curricula of the various departments of the University are [ 23 J eS SS ES ne noted in the publication of the Bulletin Commit- tee. The committee is composed of Richard A. Muttkowski, chairman; Rev. John F. Quinn, S.J.; and Florence E. Donohoe. The Rev. Joseph A. Luther, S.J., serves as chairman of the Committee on Student Health. Assisting him are Constance T. Maier and Mi- chael T. Butler, assistant professor of Physical Education. In addition to continuing the policy of conducting the physical examination for all students of the University, the committee made the examination compulsory for incoming fresh- men and sponsored a free non-compulsory dental examination during the year. A tuberculin test was included in the general examination this year and will be continued in the future. Graduation arrangements are in the control of a committee composed of George J. Higgins, chairman; Raymond J. Abele, William Kelly Joyce, and Joseph A. Luyckx. Directly contacting the public in the interest of the University, Cyril A. Lingeman renders service to the institution in his capacity as di- rector of the Publicity Department. All local papers, and Detroit and Michigan publications receive the University news-outlets through this bureau. The University Looks at the News Series, bi-weekly University of Detroit radio program, is likewise planned by this agency. Prominent fac- ulty men appear on this program and speak on topics within their field. A short news cast of campus notes is given each week. The Cooperative Speakers Bureau is made up Left: Constance T. Maier Dean of Women Right: Rev. Joseph A. Foley, S.J. Student Counsellor