University of Missouri at Kansas City - Kangaroo Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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PHARMACY DEAN LESLIE L EISENBRANDT Dean of the School of Pharmacy since 1953 Dr Leslie L Elsenbrandt has been on the faculty of the University since 1936 when he started his career here as an instructor in biology Serving for a time as director of research and associate professor of physiology in the School of Dentistry In 1947 he began working full time in pharmacology Specializing In the fields of physiology and biochemistry Dean Elsenbrandt received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Emporia in 1932 his Master of Sciences degree from Kansas State College in 1934 and his doctorate from Rutgers University In 1936 A member of Sigma Xi the honorary science society the American Society of Pharma cology and the Society for Experimental Biology and Med :cane Dr Elsenbrandt is married and has four sons Though quiet and unpretentious he has capably assumed the myriad administrative duties of his position and has ably led the University of Kansas City School of Pharmacy to greater heights of achievement and respect Ln the annals of the profession l EVENING DIVISION DEAN CJ STEVENS A man of many talents and titles, Dr. Ci Stevens serves the University as Acting Dean of the Evening Division, Director of Radio and Television Department, and Assist- ant Professor of Speech. Since these three iobs could not satisfy him completely, he found time this year to use his ability as a poet to do a new and .very fine translation of the libretto of Strauss' opera, Der Rosenkavalier, which was a highlight of the Kansas City theatre season, pre- sented by the University in March. In addition to poetry, Dr. Stevens has published several articles on speech in learned journals. A popular and very active member of the faculty, he is a man with lots of ideas, and has been responsible for promoting the Evening Division program of non-credit courses to a doubled enrollment over last year. His untiring efforts are a vital asset to our Univer- sity, as we strive to become more and more an integral part of this metropolitan area. Both former undergrad- uates of The University of Kansas City, Dr. Stevens and his wife have a son 19 and a daughter 13. One of the most important fruits of these efforts, the first, and very success- ful year of operation of KCUR-FM stands as a milestone of achievement for Dr. Stevens, the Radio-TV Department, the University, and the Kansas City area as a whole.

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EDUCATION DEAN HUGH w. SPEER Lord of Epperson Manor, Dr. Hugh W. Speer has been Dean of the School of Education since its organization as a separate school in 1954. The fine old mansion at Fifty- second and Cherry housed for the second year a veritable hive of activity, which is, under the leadership of Dean Speer, one of the strong attractions of the University, in both winter and summer. Dr. Speer came to The University of Kansas City in 1945, and became chairman of the department of Education in,l948. Under his sure and expert guidance the department grew into a separate school which offers the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor's degree. Dean Speer's experience in the field of educa- tion has been quite varied, having been a public school administrator for ten years prior to World War ll, directed the Veterans Advisement Center at U.K.C., served as prin- cipal of high schools in Fredonia and Hays, Kansas and as lecturer in the University of Tehran and advisor to the Minister of Education on curriculum as a Fulbright Scholar in Iran. The author of numerous articles in educational iournals, he is listed in Who's Who In America, Leaders in Education, and Who's Who in American Education. Dr. Speer is married and the father of two daughters. He received his Bachelor's degree in 1928 from American University, his Master's in T932 from George Washington University, and his Doctor's in T950 from the University of Chicago. 28 BUSINESS DEAN CHARLES E. GILLILAND, JR. Dean Charles E. Gilliland of the School of Business Ad- ministration resigned his post in February to accept a job with the State Department. He became Dean of the Busi- ness School in T954 when that school became a separate division of the University. In its second, year the Business School showed a tremendous increase in enrollment, now in its fourth year, it shows promise of becoming one of the biggest schools of the University. Situated in 'this large metropolitan area, the school offers unlimited advantages and opportunities to students training for positions in com- merce and industry. By gradually introducing new pro- grams, the Business School intends to keep pace in growth with the rest of the University. The latest program initiated by Dean Gilliland before he left the University is a course in retailing,.already very popular. Liked and admired by all who knew him, Dean Gilliland led the Business School through its difficult formative years. Filling the position he left is of paramount importance in the University's future. Don Carlyon, Business Manager of the University, served as Executive Officer for the remain- der of the year, in addition to carrying out his many regu- lar duties. S H t my , Xi' - 4 . it ff ,f X-f,.,-ip . 'Hz fe .fgfx 'Jr-ff ' . ,. 3 L 1 . .' J 4, c .x,, my - . of A f.- .X x l 12

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i - l DENTISTRY DEAN JOSEPH F. JACOBS Dr. Joseph F. Jacobs has carried on well the long-estab- lished tradition of excellence at the School of Dentistry in this, his first full year as Acting Dean. A friendly and like- able man, he has capably handled the mass of details and problems of administrating this very busy school. Him- self a graduate of the school, Dr. Jacobs has maintained the A rating for the school in the annals of the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and the high esteem of the entire profession. He has served on the faculty since his graduation in 1943. A professor of periodontics, Dr. Jacobs was made Assistant Dean in 1953, and has always been an efficient and pop- ular administrator. LAW DEAN MARLIN M. VOLZ It was with deep regret that the University heard the news of Dean Volz' appointment as Dean of the School of Law at the University of Louisville. One of the most promi- nent and well-liked members of the faculty, Dr. Marlin M. Volz has served the University of Kansas City in that capacity for eight years. With the new building dedicated in 1950, an assortment of prominent alumni, a long and outstanding record of high achievement, and the fine lead- ership of Dean Volz, the University of Kansas City has had good reason to be proud of its School of Law. Hold- ing all three degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Dean Volz developed at UKC a continuing legal educa- tion program, inaugurated the Legal Aid Clinic, established the annual Law Day, and developed a Master's degree program in Law. Much respected by students, faculty, and alumni, Dr. Volz held the responsibility of being chairman of the faculty committee for the selection of the chancellor. The Law School being another vital link with the commu- nity, Dean Volz was very active in civic organizations, he was' President of South Kansas City's Business Club, Commander of the Bland American Legion Post, member of the Mayor's committee on human relations, and chair- man of the Kansas City Citizens' committee on iuvenile delinquency. I 2 x 'ri sci, s fu- A gk ' if 'five ek , - 5 is , ik M ,- 7. 5 ,Lf 'J MQ 'MA 1 il A --ni N .. fm .5