University of North Texas - Yucca Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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Administrcxtion gg efiaifzaz P. E. MCDONALD ....... . . . . . . . . . Registrar Regardless of the large number of his duties, it is for his keen mem- ory that those who come in contact with Registrar P. E. McDonald re- member him. lt is local tradition that once Mr. McDonald hears a person's name, and gets the face and name associated, he Will be able to call it Wherever and When- ever he meets that person again. So far, Mr. McDonald has not blasted this story. Mr. McDonald's full title is: Regis- trar, Associate Dean, and Professor of Latin, he received the Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nashville, and the Master of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University. Primarily upon Mr. McDonald's shoulders fall the duty of attracting students to the College, and wholly upon his shoulders fall the duty of keeping the record of their scho- lastic achievements after they come here. Figures from his office revealed that 1,883 students had enrolled in the College through Ianuary 30, additional enrollments after that date probably brought this number above the l,9OO mark for the long session. The Saturday night picture shows, and other films shown from time to time during the long session and summer session are arranged by Mr. McDonald. That he is keep- ing abreast With the times is at- tested to by the quality and popu- larity of the films he books. ln addition to the usual routine duties of a registrars office, such as admission details, classification, registration, and keeping of rec- ords, the office of the registrar of the College, With the collaboration of the Placement Office, is success- fully maintaining a centralization bureau Where is kept not only the scholastic record of the student, but also data regarding his pre- college history, his personality, his moral and religious standards, his social and professional attitudes, and his success or failure as a teacher. A good impression of the College is assured prospective students in their relations with Mr. McDonald. Cheerful and energetic, we con- sider him one of the friendliest and most alert men on our campus. Page 10

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. . . . . 66140 fA6C0!!66 1-le's a jolly good fellow de- scribes our Dean, Dr. B. B. Harris. It was with delight that his former students learned that he had been appointed Dr. McConnell's succes- sor as Dean in 1934, and since then their enthusiasm has been shared by the entire student body. Dr. 1-larris has been a member of the College faculty since 1916, when he came to join the agricul- ture department. Two years later he was placed on the biology staff, and has been in that department ever since, except when away studying. 1-le was made head of the department in 1921. A native of Pendleton, South Carolina, Dr. Harris came here from Marlin, where he wasteacher of science in the high school from 1911 to 1916. l-le received the B. S. degree from the A. ci M. College of South Carolina in 1911, the M. S. from Ohio State University in 1923, and the Ph. D. in 1929 frornthe Uni- versity of Texas. ln qualifying for the last degree, Dr. 1-larris did his research under the direction of Dr. 1-1. I. Muller of the University, who is known for his phenomenal re- search in genetics. Dr. I-larris's dissertation was among the first student contributions ever pub- lished' in this field' of biology. Dr. 1-larris holds a fellowship in the Texas Academy of Science and is a member of the North' Texas Biology Club, of which he served as president in 1926. I Pge9 DR. B. B. HARRIS .... R . . . . . . . . Dean of the College The Dean deals with each stu- dent, from the time of entrance to the time of receiving the coveted sheepskin lt has been with inter- est, understanding, and efficiency that Dr. Harris has assisted in the making of several thousand degree plans since assuming the duties of his office. 1-lis firm upholding of the standards of North Texas State Teachers College has been one of trie cliieftactors in rits application of his administrative principles. We congratulate Dr. 1-larris for completing successfully his second year as Dean of the College, and sincerely wish for him many more. Administration C

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The Business Office is manned by the Business Manager of the Col- lege and the Auditor. The financial records and accounts of the Col- lege are kept in this office, under the plan and system of the State Auditor. The Business Manager is a sort of Chancellor of the Exchequer. His office receives all funds col- lected by the College, Whether from registration and other fees, or from any other source, issuing receipts therefor. From this office come the orders for all purchases and the numerous O. K.'s re- quired on all invoices and vouch- ers. And of course, it is here that the bills are paid. Mr. Dixie Boyd, a graduate of the College is now Business Man- ager, and is each year faced with the gigantic task of making ends meet. l-lis job is one which de- pends on patience and accurate thinking, and these qualities he has. l-le is the possessor of a dependable memory and a logical mind which greatly simplify his duties. Pge 11 n.4Z1fLe.44 gbfice DIXIE BOYD . . . . I . . . . . . . . , . . Business Manager The many students who are on government agency pay rolls like the systematic Way the Auditor, Mr. Bobert Caldwell prepares these pay rolls upon instruction from the Presidents office. Of course, they especially admire his prompt habits in connection with dispensing checks. The Business Office concerns it- self directly With each student throughout his college career. lt is to its capable personnel that much of the smooth operation of campus activities is to be attrib- uted. Administration O