University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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Plans of the college program underwent changes to meet needs brought about by World War II. Because of such flex- ibility in planning and management of the college, administra- tion remained on high standards. A successful college must have an efficient administration of sound policies. Sometimes students forget the great amount of planning necessary to achieve an expedient management of an educational institution. When they come to school, their classes have all been carefully organized, curriculums have been set up, and a full program of activity has been arranged. President Cushing methodically supervises all such de- tails vital to a healthy educational growth. Under him is the Administration and Education Policies Committee, headed by Dr. H. G. Stout. Other faculty members on the committee are Dr. Bruner, Dr. Fox, Dr. Mantor, Mr. Olsen, Mr. Ryan and Dr. Slrawn. Other committees which attend to planning the college program have such titles as Improvement of College Teaching, Extension and Adult Education, Athletics, Health and Welfare, Student Publications, Public Relations and Guidance. These names alone suggest the immensity of the problem of running a college. The two deans provide a more personal contact with the students as they guide them in college life. Collegians also have their representatives in administra- tion. The Student Council has general supervision over camp- us activities, including such phases as the recreational pro- gram, the yearbook, freshmen orientation and discipline, and the student directory. The Women's and the Men's Councils act more specific- ally, heading the Women's and the Men's Leagues. Each of these two councils tries to fulfill the need of its own group, and as a part of its responsibilities, plans a separate convocation each month for the league it represents. Students are more aware of the duties of the registrar and the bursar at the beginning and end of a semester, as they are starting or completing their classes for that period, and taking care of a few financial matters. Such a complete organization of the administration of the Nebraska State Teacher's College at Kearney insures an ef- ficient program for all students. Mis Dorothy Williams, secretary to the president, look up from the work before her on her desk. The Guidance Committee head, Dr. Leona Failor, wail for an advisee. Bette Dunn and Bertrand Gibbons discus their curriculum requirements with Mis Edith Smithey, registrar. Two members of the Administration and Education Policies Committee, Dr. H. G. Stout and Dr. Donald E. Fox, discuss plans lor the next committee meeting.

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State, feo uft Hon. W. E. Benthack President Wayne, Nebraska Hon. E. L. Randall Vice President Kearney, Nebraska Hon. A. E. Johnson Secretary Omaha, Nebraska Hon. E. D. Crites Oiadron, Nebraska Hon. E. L. Ferneau Auburn, Nebraska Hon. Evelyn G. Ryan Grand Island, Nebr. Hon. C. W. Taylor State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lincoln, Nebraska That group v hich initiates and controls the fundamental policies of the college is the State Normal Board. Few college students can realize the enormous amount of plan- ning and effort which this board expends for the four state teachers colleges of Nebraska. Not only do they control our college, but also the other state teachers colleges in Ne- braska. The board's routine duties include the selection of the heads, presidents, of the four colleges; approving the selection of instruc- tors; passing on institutional budgets; and appearing before legislative committees concerning requests for appropriations and other legislation for Nebraska's teachers col- leges. Members receive no pay for their ser- vices, except traveling expenses. Every two years the governor appoints two new members, subject to the confirmation of the unicameral legislature. Hence at no one time is the group made up entirely of inex- perienced members. Each appointment is designed to last six years and a member cannot be expelled for political reasons. This method of appointment provides for continuity of purpose and superior execution of progressive ideals. This year the board made two impor- tant resolutions in order to adapt state teach- ers college programs to cope with the na- tional emergency. They first passed a res- olution allowed leaves of absence for in- structors entering the military service. When the board met in Kearney in November they added a resolution authorizing the granting degrees, with full credit, to seniors who had partially completed the final semester's work and were inducted into military service. Page 16