University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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William B. Sheeder, Dean of Students Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs There is more to learning than just book knowledge. The learning experience includes becoming involved in campus organizations, activities, and learning about yourself and others. Dean William B. Sheeder, assistant to the vice president for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, works to enrich the total educational experience at the University of Miami. Sheeder is an advocate for students. As Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs, Sheeder works on strategic planning for departments in the Student Affairs division. He is the designee, for the Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. William Butler, to the President ' s Dabinet. The departments which Sheeder works with include: the Rathskeller, Student Union, Student Activities, Dampus Sports S. Recreation, as well as other organizations that serve students so that they can enjoy their total experience at the University. Working with students is invigorating as he sees students grow, develop and mature. Those aspects of his job that involve working directly with students are more satisfying than when he works without them. The contact with students makes me thrive. Sheeder serves on many standing committees of the University such as the Energy Task Force, Student Activity Fee Allocations Committee CSAFACD, Student Orientation Service CSOSD, and the Wellness Task Force. Since physical fitness and health are very important to Sheeder, he derives personal satisfaction from the Wellness Task Force, which works behind the scenes to review programming ideas for Lifelines, CSR, and SAGA Food Services. The decision you make Cfor health] will influence the quality and quantity of your life. Sheeder is a recipient of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, as well as many other honors related to fitness. He has received many other recognitions such as Who ' s Who In American Colleges And Universities, 1 9BO; International Who ' s Who In Community Service, 1 9BO; and Directory of Distinguished Americans, 1981. In addition to all of these honors, Sheeder was asked to write the Introduction to the Guide to the Most Popular and Most Exciting Colleges, published by Baron ' s Educational Series, which was released in the fall of 19B1. In his introduction, Sheeder develops the rationale of attending large university and the advantage of a large university. UM, Sheeder said, can offer to our students more than less established universities. Dean Sheeder has devoted his time to students and they, as well as the entire University, have grown because of his efforts. By Amy Jacoves 20 Student Affairs

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niversity well and plans to things that he On January 7, 1 982, Dr. William Butler completed his BOOOth day as the Vice President of Student Affairs here at the University of Miami — he came to U.M. on August 1 , 1 365. He says that in reality the time has gone by very quickly. Butler takes pride in the many changes that have taken place at U.M. which enhance student life. Throughout my administrative career, I ' ve always looked for ways to help students, he said. When Butler came to U.M. the University had virtually no student life. When the weekends rolled around all the students were gone, leaving the campus without any life. In 1 967 and 1 BBS, the 960 and 1 BBS Complexes were built, the Campus Sports and Recreation was built, and later basketball, tennis and raquetball courts were added. All of this tremendously improved student life. In the early 70 ' s, the Ratherskeller was added to U.M. Thus, the sixties saw a change in University life. Butler also places great emphaisis on financial aid for students and serves as chairman of the Florida Student Financial Aid Commission. I use this opportunity as much as I can to help students at U.M. in expanding federal and state aid in time of decreasing aid, he said. Butler takes pride in the fact that our financial aid program was a 351 million a year program and now it ' s a $43 million dollar per year program. In addition to all of this, Butler has begun the SEAL (Student Earn and Learn] off-campus employment program. This is a new program for students who may want to Dr. William R. Butler; Vice President for Student Affairs test the waters before plunging into full-time careers. Through the program, students will be able to earn money while attending school. Butler rallied support for the program from several off campus agencies who donated funds. Though Butler ' s administrative activities keep him quite busy, he has taught at least one course each semester since the fall of 1 365. He feels that this is very important because it keeps him in constant contact with students, and the lack of this contact causes many administrators to lose sight of their main goal involving student development — primarily education. Butler strongly asserts that you don ' t have a university without attention to the quality of life outside the classroom. By getting students involved in campus activities the retention rate of students will increase. The extent to which we can get students will retain students. This has been Dr. Butler ' s goal on U.M. ' s campus and he plans to continue work towards expanding the University and improving student life. Why would an individual devote his life to helping students grow and learn. It does my heart good to see students develop and become the leaders of tomorrow, he says. I enjoy the personal contact that I ' ve had with the students. I ' ve enjoyed not only these B.OOO days Ceach day is different], each one has really been an exciting adventure . . . I ' m grateful that I was able to find the niche that keeps me young and exciting, says Dr. Butler . . . so are we. By Amy Jacoves Student Affairs 1 9

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William Sandler, Dean of Student Personnel A dedicated hand worker, with U.M. students always in mind — these r e only a few words to describe the Dean of Student Personnel and Associate Dean of Students, William W. Sandler, Jr. In 1 962, Dean Sandler came to the University of Miami, from Penn State University, to assume the position of Residence Hall Coordinator. He held that position for two years and then became Assistant Dean of Men; in 1 964 he was promoted to Associate Dean of Men. Dean Sandler left the University of Miami in 1 96 7 to assume the position of Dean of Men at Pacific Lutheran University in Washington State. He returned to U.M. about one year later and soon became Dean of Men. In 1 9 71 , when the Dean of Men ' s Dffice and the Dean of Women ' s Office consolidated. Dean Sandler became the Dean of Student Personnel. Since obtaining this job, Dean Sandler has always tried to apply the philosophy of discipline when working with students. Discipline can be very helpful and constructive. During the past years, Dean Sandler has been actively involved with students and with student programs. He is on the Union Board of Governors, Advisor to Baachus, Advisor to the Interfraternity Council, and Executive Secretary of the U. M. Lecture Series. By Dianne Regeldo Student Affairs 21