University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Dean ot Student Affairs To the average undergraduate a dean is one who holds a whip, and uses it whenever opportunity affords to prevent the fulfillment of a student desire. But in the case of E. li. Nicholson, no such conception holds true. 'LStudents see only the acts in which the admin- istration censures them, states Dean Nicholson, and fail to realize that such measures are sometimes neces- sary to the smooth functioning of the University. Dean Nicholson holds decided views on the subiect of politics in a university. He asserts, I believe in student politics, for they bring out differences in opin- 10D and foster healthy discussion. But politics on our 0Wn campus have lost their punch because they have dCHCl1Crated to mere office-holding wherein few prob- lems find solution. But Dean Nicholson optimisti- cally believes that before long politics will reassume their important position in University life. Buftetiyjtyhouncls receive nolsympathy from the Dean. scholllqg. ins firm belief that 'students who .master their 0 '-Z IL problems should seize opportunities to mix in activities and assume responsibilities that will increase their value to societyf, Manx' P. Siunisriait Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs I ,hx A 5563155 - 3' ,lm iw, EDWARD 12. NIC2llt3I.SON Dean of Student Affairs Assistant to the Dean Mrs. Mary P. Skinner, Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs, is perhaps best known, at least hy some, for the edicts of U. li. or N. G. on student eligi- bility petitions. Campus politicians just before elec- tions are her worst trial. Sometimes party members collect outside my ofhce to nominate candidates who are most likely to possess the necessary C average and even come into my office to haggle. But if they are ineligible, I can do nothing for them. Granting loans to students is also the province of Mrs. Skinner. Last year over fifty thousand dgllm-5 passed through her hands. Few students, she says, are denied loans if' they have any grounds for borrowing 1 . Y and few tail to repay. 1 dislike students who come into my office merely for the purpose of requesting favors which it is impos- sible to grant. But luckily this type is not too abun- dant. Students who come in to seek advice for the solution of their problems are welcome. That is what I am here for.' 31

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bs-- , 'Q wf.. X Oris McCiuaiziw Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Dean of Women Miss Anne Dudley Blitz, Minnesota's Dean of Women, is a striking departure from similar educa- tors. 1 think so highly of those in the student body I meet, that I am unable to name any particular colle- giate failing or type which irritates me, she says. She especially admires the unselfish service of Minne- sota women and believes that they contribute their time for the good of the University more willingly than men. Although Dean Blitz considers extra-curricular activ- ities an integral part of an education, she feels that the focus of attention should he on the intellectual opportunities of college life, and by intellectual l mean, strangely enough, studies. A new building to house the social activities of both men and women is the University's greatest present need, according to Miss Blitz. She believes that the time has passed when convention ordered that the sexes be separated. I like the Minnesota student because he has a sense of what he wants, and an over-supply of initiative in getting it. 30 tkgw X: . V' I It .xi:p.ts'.- .MF-M X , wits-Ah A A i i Assistant Dean of Student Affairs llean Otis McCreery does not wish to be known as a fraternity counselor exclusively, for his work includes every student. Since he is not too far removed from his own undergraduate days, he is able to understand student attitudes and advise wisely. Much of Dean McCreery's time is taken up with small problems, the solution of which prevents mistaken action and leads to a more wholesome student feeling toward the University. livery student ought to have the experience of stretching himself to the limit. ln activities, as well as studies, he should put himself into the thing with all the effort he can command, is the advice of Dean Mclfreery. Coming from a man who quarterbacked on several Minnesota football teams, and still on fall afternoons dons his football togs to coach, this recom- mendation is especially apt. At present Dean McCreery is concerned with the formation of a council for rooming house residents in order that this group may enjoy a program similar to that of the fraternities. When this goal is realized, Dean McCreery believes, all men students will parti- cipate more freely in University functions and knit more closely together the University family. ANNE Duntiav I1i,i'rz Dean of NVomcn J- . .'?e4:. hmgggrrj-if - ' .qt-Q.. ' , ' L M ggi' HW W Add 1 S'f'l P ,,.g,,w,

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E. B. PIERCE Alumni Secretary Financial Advisor I would rather do my work from a stool in a ham- burger shop, than at a desk, says Carroll Geddes, Financial Adviser to Student Organizations, but keeping the accounts of over a hundred organizations, as well as those of individual students, is a job that requires work long after 4:30 in the afternoon. Carroll,', as he is more intimately called by those who deal with him, assumed his present position in 1931. Before that time, organization accounts were not under any centralized system, and there was no adviser in most cases. The fact that he was a Minne- sota man himself, and knew the financial setup, made him an ideal person for the position. Among other things, Carroll tries to keep harmony among politicians, advise publications heads, and gen- erally keep Financial statements in the black. Outside, he is known to play a pretty good game of golf. 32 Alumni Secretary ln the years that he has been Alumni Secretary, E. li. Pierce has seen a host of changes that have raised the University to a front rank position among similar institutions. To sit and listen to Mr. Pierce is to hear an account of the recent history of the University of Minnesota, embellished with achievement and humor as well. The most pleasant part of Mr. Pierce's position is in renewing contact with Minnesota graduates all over the world. He prides himself on knowing the names of a majority of those who have been graduated during his years here at Minnesota. Where it is not possible to maintain personal contacts, he reaches old acquaintances everywhere through the Alumni Weekly. Especially proud is the Alumni Secretary of the record of those graduates who have directed their loyalty to the University to the benefit of undergrad- uates. At present alumni organizations are agitating for a new social activities building in which both men and women will share equally. Also, in the near future a hockey arena will be erected in order that ice sports will enjoy more popularity with the student body. CARROLL S. GEDDES Financial Adviser to Student Organizations