University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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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

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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

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STUDENT SERVICES N. ROSS STRADER Main Responsibilities Of Allen and Strader Are Advising and Counseling Acquainting over 500 students from 58 different countries with the American way of life is one of the main tasks of I)r. Walter P. Allen. International Student Adviser. The responsibilities of this division entail helping international students to adapt to life at the University and to achieve their academic objectives. Dr. Allen also introduces American students to the internationals and their cultures. Ross Strader seeks to provide continuity for school publications in his position as Student Publications Adviser. He serves as counselor and technical adviser to the Cougar and Houstonian, UH newspaper and yearbook, and insures that the policies of the Student Publications Committee are adherer! to. Mr. Strader serves on the National Board of Directors of Kapp Alpha Mu, national photography fraternity. 26 DR. WALTER P. ALLEN