University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Junior College TWO-YEAR PROGRAM MAY LEAD TO DEGREE In the spring of 1927 the Board of Education established the Houston Junior College. When the University of Houston was established in 1934, the Junior College was continued as a part of the University system. One of the largest junior colleges in the state, it offers a two-year educational program and confers degrees, diplomas and certificates after completion of required courses. DEAN—Dr. Charles F. Hiller assumed the position of Junior College dean in June of 1955. He has served as bursar, registrar, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and vice-president in charge of development and public relations. Dr. Hiller holds a B.A. from Lehigh University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. DEAN—Charles F. Hiller Architecture NAAB OK’S COLLEGE Education for the professional practice of architecture is the objective of the College of Architecture. The college intends that by continued learning its students will become outstanding members and leaders in their profesion and community. Since 1950-51 it has been the policy of the College to integrate all phases of architectural instruction in four channels: design, construction, aesthetics and graphics. Students are instructed by persons active in the practice of the architectural profession. They work in classrooms and laboratories in the modern, air-conditioned architecture building. DEAN—Richard W. Lilliott, Jr. entered University of Houston service in 1941. Since that time he has carried many titles, from part-time instructor to his current title of dean. He received his B.A. from Rice University and his M.A. from Colorado University. Under Dean Lilliott's guidance the College of Architecture was fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board in May of 1961. DEAN—Richard W. Lilliott, Jr. 20

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Administration UH STUDENTS Fall means Rush and an office that is just that, a rush, is the Dean of Women’s office. All sorority activities pass through this office, as do any items concerning the women on our campus. Dean of Women, Mrs. Bessie M. Ebaugh has been with the university since its founding. She received her B.A. from Newcomb College, Tulanc University in 1925 and M.A. from Columbia University in 1927. Since that time Mrs. Ebaugh has attended summer sessions of six additional universities. Previous professional experience includes instructor in Latin at Newcomb College, Tulane University; chairman of the division of languages and fine arts and professor of English at the University of Houston. DEAN BESSIE M. EBAUGH discusses Rush regulations with a member of Panhellenic. Student Life Assistant Deans THEY SUPPORT STUDENT ACTIVITIES Lillian C. Rowan Mrs. Lillian C. Rowan is a graduate of the University of Houston. Receiving her B.S. degree in 1952, she began working for the University a year later as a staff writer for the Office of Information. A veteran faculty member, L. Standlcc Mitchell joined the faculty in 1933 when the University was still a junior college. “Chief,” the name by which he is best known, holds a B.A. from Abilene Christian College and M.A. from Colorado College of Education. L. S. Chief1 Mitchell

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Graduate School VARIOUS DEGREES ARE OFFERED TO GRADUATES Graduate work was first offered at the University in 1939. Since that time masters degrees have been added to include most of the undergraduate curriculum. The school offers doctorates in education, psychology, chemical engineering, chemistry, economics and biology. Professional degrees are gained with stress on basic academic preparation upon admission and an increasing trend toward thesis and dissertation requirements. DEAN—Dr. R. Balfour Daniels took his position in September of 1959. Dr. Daniels had been acting dean of the school and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Previous to receiving his doctorate from Yale University in 1931, he had received a LL.B. and an M.A. from that same school. He had also attended Princeton University where he gained a B.A. Along with his duties as dean, Dr. Daniels is also a professor of English. Colleges DEAN—R. Balfour Daniels MANY AN EVENING is spent ot the drowing table by architectural students creating better designs. 21