University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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ADMINISTRATION (Left to Right) Anne Dudley Blitz, Dean of Women, combines her numerous interests and activities with her work which has made her known as a friend, counselor, and helper to the women of the University of Minnesota. Her efforts have gone to promote the highest standards in university life. William T. Middlebrook, University Comptroller, has devoted much of his time in making it possible for Minnesota students to obtain their education in the university at the lowest possible cost. When Mr. Middlebrook is not in his office he can often be found on the University golf course or playing squash tennis in the stadium. Edward E. Nicholson, Dean of Student Affairs, is general supervisor of all campus activities in which the welfare of the student is concerned, whether it be publications, social life, dramatics, or student gov- ernment. Dean Nicholson is known to undergraduates as a diplomatic and friendly administrator in matters of discipline which come to his office. Royal R. Shumway, Assistant Dean in the Arts Col- lege and head of the Students ' Work Committee, is known to students as a congenial and sympathetic advisor. Mr. Shumway likes to work as a cabinet maker in his spare hours. In his basement, the Dean has a complete woodworking shop equipped with lathes and scroll-saws. {27;}

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ADMINISTRATION (Left to Right) Professor Malcoin M. Willey of the sociology de- partment was appointed last fall as a part-time as- sistant to President Coffman. Mr. Willey is engaged in directing the student C. W. A. work on the cam- pus and was formerly an investigator for President Hoover ' s research committee on social trends. Otis McCreery, Dean of Men, has come to be one of the most popular deans in the administration. Mr. McCreery ' s activities are not limited to his office, for he is the president of the Interfraternity Council, and during the fall he coaches freshman football. President Lotus D. Coffman has completed fourteen years of administration. During this time the enroll- ment has kept pace with the University ' s rise to its recognized place among the greater schools of the country. As part of his work, President Coffman at- tends many educational conferences throughout the year. Mary P. Skinner, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, maintains close contact with students and extra- curricular activities because of her work in ironing out difficulties that arise from compulsory drill and physical education. Eligibility of candidates for stu- dent elections and activities are checked through Mrs. Skinner ' s office. { 26 }

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E. B. Pierce, (below) Minnesota ' s alumni secretary, has proven himself a capable and enthusiastic worker in keep- ing the alumni in close touch with their alma mater. When Mr. Pierce is not making speeches, he can be found enjoy- ing some form of outdoor sport. By organizing alumni groups throughout the state and nation, he has coordinated graduates who have worked actively in promoting the interests of the University. Carroll G. Geddes, (left) one of the youngest and most popular of the Administrative officials, has completed three years as Financial Advisor to Student Organizations. Himself a student active in extra- curricular work seven years ago, Geddes well appreciates the prob- lems and workings of undergraduate organizations. His office has done much to stabilize the accounting practices in student activities and has helped these organizations to main- tain an efficient financial set-up. His experiences gained while working with former editors and business managers enable him to pass on many suggestions to current workers in the publications field. William S. Gibson, (above) further coordinates alumni with his efficient edit- ing of the Minnesota Alumni Weekly, a publication intend- ed to keep graduates informed about the progress of the Uni- versity. As part of his work Mr. Gibson acts as director of the University radio station, WLB, and through this medi- um makes contacts with alum- ni and others interested in the University ' s welfare.