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

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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

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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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' If Students of agriculture have a well rounded program. The curriculum is designed to provide them with a general education in addition to the specialized work in a given area of agriculture. Many processes are applied to food from the time it is produced by the farmer until it reaches the consumer. Work in this area has been developed in order to meet the needs of our times. Many of the teachers are also participating in the research or extension program, studying problems affecting agriculture and food production as well as the development of new varieties, processing proce- dures, and the study of economic factors. The green- house facilities dedicated this Fall will extend the scope of research. Dr. Gordon M. Cairns Dr. Leon P. Smith il. Arts ami Mmm The College of Arts and Sciences is prepared to fur- nish the students of the present and future with libera! and teclmical training in the physical sciences, the social studies, the biological sciences, and the humanities. This form of education affords the stu- denr an opportunity to acquire a general education which will serve as a foundation for whatever pro- fession or vocation he may choose. The home of the liberal arts student offers stu- dents in other colleges of the university training in fundamental courses that serve as a background for their professional education. The new prt)gram in American Civilization is open to all students of the university. The general educatit)n offered is not only a source of material, but of personal satisfaction. 24