University of Detroit - Tower Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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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

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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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Drew Hill Vogt of professors and directed by Dr. Everett L. Hen- derson. Informative lectures in their special fields are given by these men at the various high schools of the Metropolitan area and nearby communities on subjects with which they are familiar. Prospective students are aided in their choice of courses and advised as to vocation by the Stu- dent Counsel Bureau. Through the medium of interviews and personal correspondence, the Bu- reau informs the applicant of the curricula offered by the University and tries to establish the course best suited to the individual. On occasion coun- sellors contact the high schools throughout the state. About six thousand persons are reached during the year. The bureau is directed by Paul P. Harbrecht, acting head of the department of Physics. Several changes were made in the various col- leges of the University during the past year. These changes concerned both the administration and the curricula of the colleges. Prominent changes were made in the require- ments and curricula of the College of Engineering during the past year. The changes were designed to better coordinate courses in departments of the a Lingeman Potts college, and to conform the curricula to the needs and advantages of the Detroit industrial area. The total credit hour requirement for gradua- tion from the college was increased to 144-5. A minimum of twelve hours of English was estab- lished. Basic Physics courses were restricted to the sophomore year, and the number of hours re- quired lowered to ten, while advanced physics courses were included in the Mechanical Engi- neering curriculum. Two semesters of accounting were set as a requirement, and industrial history was changed from the sophomore to the junior schedule. An assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences was appointed at the beginning of the school year when Rev. John J. Benson, S.J., was named aide to Rev. John F. Quinn, Dean. The tendency noted in the Arts and Sciences Colleges to return to the generally developing education of the liberal arts was supplemented during the year by the introduction of a course on the appreciation of the plastic arts, taught by Aloysius G. Weimer, who was added to the fac- ulty during the summer. Greek was reintroduced (Continued on page 260) Left to right: Mr. Johnston, Co-ordinator; Miss Donohue, Registrar; Miss Berning, Assistant Librarian. [ 24]