University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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G. Watson Algire Director of Admissions (iharles L. Benton Busitiess ami Finance Director Harry A. Bishop Director oj Student Health George W. Fogg Personnel Director lidgar F. Long Dean of Students Harvey L. Miller Director of Publications and Publicity George O. Weber Business Manager Alma H. Preinkert Registrar Howard Rovelstad Director of Libraries ildiiiiiiiNlnilJiiii The administration of the University of Maryland, from President Byrd to the office secretaries, works constantly to keep the University ' s machinery run- ning smoothly. The distribution of funds and other (mancial prob- lems are discussed and solved by the administration. They also handle the details of repstration for the large student body. Changes in curriculum within a college are advised by the Dean of that college, who acts as head of the faculty members teaching under him. The Dean approves the academic schedule of each student reg- istered in his college, and is able to advise the student on his choice of curriculum. Problems in student life receive attention from the Deans of Men, Women, and Students. They help individual students and work for the welfare of the whole student body. The Administration, composed of many people doing sj-iecialized work, does much to formulate the policies of the University of Maryland. 22

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Dr. Ronald Baiiiford The Graduate School was established in its present form in 1918 under the jurisdiction of the Graduate Council with the Dean of the Graduate School serv- ing as chairman. It was created for the purpose of administering and developing programs of advanced study and research. Some expansion of the graduate programs has taken place as the university has grown, yet the spirit and basis of each program is essen- tially that of individual study under competent super- vision. At the present time over fifty departments are authorized to offer graduate programs. The Graduate Faculty is made up of those mem- bers of the faculties of the various colleges who give instruction in approved graduate courses. Dr. Harold F. Cotternian Dr. Harold F. Cotterman has been at the University since 1917. Prior to that date he was a student at Ohio State, Wisconsin, and Columbia Universities. He came to Maryland as Professor of Agricultural Education. He has been Dean of the Faculty since 1946. To co-ordinate the academic programs and procedures of the University is his major responsi- bility. His largest special project was the general direction of the University ' s survey report to the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Of most interest to students, probably, was the experiment of discontinuing Saturday morning classes. Dr. Day Ehrensberger The College of Special and Continuation Studies is especially designed for those individuals who are not located sufficiently close to the university campus to attend regular classes. Those who are in close proximity to research laboratories are able to take advantage of the highly specialized advanced training which is offered in some areas. It gives personnel of the Armed Forces an opportunity to secure college credit which can be applied toward a degree. Dr. Ray Erensberger, Dean of the College, works to coordinate and satisfy the various needs of its students. With his headquarters on the University ' s College Park Campus, he oversees the activities of the different branches of this world-wide program. 21

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First row, left to right: James H. Reid; Rita L, Decker; Alma Preinkert; Dorothy W. Binns; Dr. Susan B. Harman; Russell B. Allen. Second row: Charles F. Kramer; Dr. Charles E. White; Geary F. Eppley; Robert C. James; Craig Fisher; Donald Goldstein. Professor James H. Reid, Chairman Student Life (loiniiiittee All phases of college life are represented on the Student Life Committee. This year three student members have been added to assure an overall view of campus life. The committee coordinates the activ- ities of the administration and the student body. It is the committee ' s duty to approve all campus activities such as dances, clubs, or benefits. No club or event can take place or exist on campus without the consent of the committee. The committee, appointed by the president of the University, is responsible for numerous sub-com- mittees which investigate the welfare of the students and handle various parts of student life. The organ- ization as a whole meets at least twice each semester. The Student Life Committee serves not only in the correlation of intra-university affairs, but acts in an advisory capacity for the University ' s cultural program. It has been instrumental in bringing to the campus such notables as Leopold Stokowski, Oscar Levant, and Astrid Varnam. 23