University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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Dean Simrall The office of the dean of women serves one of the most important functions in the life of the Uni- versity. As director of the social life and general welfare of the girls Dean Simrall is efficiently ful- filling the functions of her office. Not only has she sought the welfare and happiness of the women, but in every phase of university activity she has shown herself to be deeply interested. Having proven her- self to be a wise counselor and loyal friend. Miss Simrall is constantly growing in the esteem of the students. Her marked ability, not only as a writer, but as a lecturer and reader, have been recognized by the Women's Clubs over the State before whom she has appeared many times. Her gracious manner, her charming personality, her splendid vision have al- ready made her one of the most popular and valued members of the University faculty. The Dean of Men The office of the Dean of Men serves very effec- ti cly the many miscellaneous needs of the university students. Dean Mclcher has always endeavored to make the life of the students more wholesome, profit- able and above all, more enjoyable. By his wise counsel generations of students have prospered and we trust that many succeeding generations will be equally fortunate. (18)

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The College of Engineering The College of Engineering under the supervirion of Dean Anderson continues to increase the efficiency of the training given to the students of its various departments. The keen interest of the Dean for his department is felt by all the students. He has often •aid that he is not training engineers but executives; men who will go into the various branches of engi- neering to assume the responsible positions of indus- trial leadership. It is this training which each engi- neer who goes out from the university receives. The College of Law At the head of the Law College stands Judge Lafferty, the friend, guardian and advisor of all his students. The addition of several valuable men to the teaching staff has enabled the college to make lapid progress in the type of training offered. The length of term required for graduation has also been increased and the course now occupies the full four- year period. The Law College has advanced in a manner in keeping with the progress of the entire university. (17)

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New Faculty Members Charles Herbert Anderson Professor of Engineering and Design Professor Anderson came lo the university from Seattle, Washington, where he had been many years engaged in railway engineering. While acting in this capacity he developed the steel car and certain ship-loading devices. W. P. Angel, A.B., M.A. Assistant Professor of Physics Professor Angel received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee and his Master's from Johns Hopkins University. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honorary fraternity and an associate member of the American Chemical Society. Before coming to the university Professor Angel taught at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, North Carolina A. and M. College, Oklahoma A. and M. College, and Johns Hopkins University. John O. Barkman, B.A. Instructor in Dairy Manufactures Mr. Barkman is a 1915 graduate of Ohio State College. He has been engaged in commercial manu- facturing since 1915. Minna Belle Bates, B.S. Instructor in Art and Design Miss Bates is a graduate of Columbia University. Before coming to Kentucky she was supervisor of art in Sherman, Texas. Harry Best, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Professor of Sociology Doctor Best is a social worker of note. He is a graduate of Centre College, and also holds the degrees of M.A., Columbia; LL.B., New York Law School, and Ph.D., Columbia. He is a member of the American Economics Association, the American Sociological Society, the American Association of Workers for the Blind, the Academy of Political Science, the American Historical Association, and the National Conference of Social Workers. Doctor Best has also been made honorary vice-president of the University Settlement Alumni, New York, and has written a number of books on sociological subjects. Marie Boterf, A.B. Instructor in Home Economics Miss Boterf is a graduate of the University of Missouri. She is a member of the Pi Lambda Theta honorary fraternity and of the American Home Economic Association. Howard Milton Boyd, A.B. Instructor in Chemistry Mr. Boyd is a graduate of Auburn College, and has been for two years a chemist for Eli Lildey Co., Indianapolis, Indiana. (19)