University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

Page 28 text:

STUDENT SERVICES Student Life Coordinated By Yardley To lx; intently aware of the rights of students and their appropriate role in institution'll affairs, is the guideline that I)r, William i. Yardley has set for himself in his new role as Dean of Students. Having been with the University since I960. Dean Yardley has held the new position since September 1,1964. As coordinator of all departments within the student life division, Dean Yardley reflects on the activities during his first year, “We have tried to implement the University community idea on our campus by incorporating faculty and student opinion in student life policies. We have also increased communication as a staff with the students and university as a whole.” The Student Services division of the University has also been responsible for the development of an orientation program compatible with the intellectual intent of the University and the publication of a Student Life Policies handbook. 24 DEAN WILLIAM A. YARDLEY

Page 27 text:

UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT GEORGIA A. ROBINSON ROY K. BARTMOI.I) Development Shows University’s Progress Progress at the University of Houston is readily illustrated by the records of three prominent services. The awarding of the first National Merit Scholarship on the l-H campus was only one of the firsts for the Office of Loans and Scholarships. Under the direction of Mrs. Georgia A. Robinson, this office also saw the first year of participation in the College Scholarship) Service and entered into the United Students’ Aid Loan Fund Program. A new transmitter and antenna complex at KUHT-TV that doubled the coverage area is one of the outstanding advancements in the two Iniversity-owncd ami operated communications media. The television station and KL'HF-FM radio are managed by Roy K. Barthold. The stations serve the University and the community through their educational programming, as well as through entertainment features. The Alumni Federation has the distinction this year of having the largest paid membership in UH history. The Federation, under the direction of Charles H. Gray, is a separate entity of the University that kccj s records of all students who have attended MI in the past. Serving as president of the alumni is Harry Hedges. 23 HARRY HEDGES CHARLES GRAY

Page 29 text:

STUDENT SERVICES DEAN L. S. MITCHELL Deans Work Closely With LH Students Students find friends as well as confidants in the Dean of Men anti the Dean of Women. Actively participating in every student undertaking that has been jointly sponsored by students and faculty is L. S. “Chief” Mitchell, Dean of Men. “Chief sponsors the Interfraternity Council, Cougar Christmasland, Cougar Ca|H rs. Koobracy Ball, homecoming events, and the cheerleaders, lie has been associated with student activities at the University since 1933. As Dean of Women, Mrs. Bessie M. Ehaugh also serves as advisor to Panhcllenic and generally assists with all activities of women’s organizations. The responsibilities of her position are demanding, but 31 years of experience in education has given her the ability to match the scope of her profession. Dean Ehaugh tries to impress on her students, 'lf we are dedicated to the essentials of learning, we will be serving our community, a purpose we must never lose sight of.” 25 SECRETARY PEARL WOODALL DEAN BESSIE M. F.BAUGH