University of Oklahoma - Sooner Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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The office of Dean of Women is filled by Miss Edna E. McDaniel. Miss McDaniel holds the B. A. and M.A. degrees, having received the B. A. in 1923 from Baylor College, Belton, Texas, and the M. A. in 1924 from the University of Texas at Austin. She was Freshman Dean of Women at the University of Texas for four years; Dean of Women at Baylor University at Waco for two years; and she has been Dean of Women at the University of Oklahoma for the past nine years. DEAN EDNA E. McDANIEL THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF WOMEN No one person is more responsible for main- taining good will toward the University through- out the State than Miss Edna E. McDaniel, Dean of Women. She takes a vital interest in the con- structive program of the A. A. U. W. and in speaking before high school girls in preparing them for entrance into the University. It has been from her that many girls have found inspi- ration for accompli-slrments and through her many have received invaluable assistance In find- ing a plan for their chosen vocation. The office of the Dean of Women is the center of all activities for women. Miss McDaniel ' s pol- icy as the Dean has been that of prevention rather than of cure — the individual ' s needs are given assistance before they assume the propor- tions of problems. hHer offices take on the aspect of an adjustment bureau. Quite in keeping with her progressive policies, a permanent personnel record of every freshman girl has been kept In her office each year since 1931, and this system has functioned with much success. Through this system, the Dean is able to contact personally and individually every fresh- man woman and to discover the particular prob- lems of each one in order that she may lend help in the solving of these problems. Through this office the working students are assisted in mak- ing adjustments to school activities and employ- ment. The office of the Dean of Women has been largely responsible for raising the scholastic standards among women students. Every house mother and the president of every house is peri- odically informed as to the grades of each girl In her house, and also as to the scholastic ranking of the respective houses as a group. In addition to her office obligations and to her duties as a member of the Administrative Coun- cil, Miss McDaniel finds time to be a friend to every student, evidenced by the fact that In each day ' s program she greets student friends who come to her for a word of cheer. She has earned, for this reason, and rightfully deserves, the title of personality lady. Her sympathy and under- standing have helped many girls to work out their serious problems. (This arUcle was respectfully submitted by a member of the W. S. G. A. in appreciation for the helpful guidance given so freely by Miss McDaniel.)

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The office of Dean of Men Is filled by Mr. J. F. FIndlay. Mr. FIndlay attended Tobin College, preparatory school, at Fort Dodge, Iowa. He received his B. A. degree fronn Grlnnell College in 1922 and In 1923 received his Master ' s Degree from the University of Chicago. Later he at- tended New York University, hie Is a nriember of Alpha Tau Onnega, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Delta Chi, and Delta Theta Chi. Before coming to the University of Oklahoma, he served as Dean of Men at Grlnnell College. DEAN JAMES F. FINDLAY THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF MEN Professor M. L. Wardell occupied the first po- sition as Dean of Men at the University of Okla- homa. The office was first created in 1928 and since then has assumed importance and responsi- bility and has certainly proved its worth as a de- partment of contact, guidance, and help to the men of the University. This office is responsible for the housing of men students, is the point of clearance for Uni- versity social affairs, and offers its services to parents, faculty, and students In the Interpreta- tion of regulations as they affect men on the campus. The latest duty to be assumed by this office Is the supervision of fraternity rush. The Dean of Men has charge of the filing and keep- ing of all date cards and supervises the assem- blies of men going through rush and Is the inter- mediary In all problems arising between frater- nities and rushees. The assumption of the many new functions and activities of the office of the Dean of Men is typical of the increasing importance and popu- larity of this now indispensable department of the University. In its present capacity this department has done much to stabilize work In scholarship and social activities of all students and Is surely a credit to the University. During past years this organization has devolved the development of a personnel record for all Freshmen Including a summary of the scholastic achievement of each Individual, his outside activities, a fairly large sampling of personal ratings on him, and certain personal and vocational Information. During the past year Dean FIndlay has fostered an Independent Men ' s Association for non-fra- ternity men. Dean FIndlay realizes the necessity of such an organization for men of high character who are not affiliated with any Greek-letter or- der. This is only one of the many beneficial organizations he has been able to create for men students on the campus. Pdq 14

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DR. ROY GITTINGER THE DEAN OF ADMINISTRATION Supervision of admission and of graduation are the principal functions of the office of the Dean of Adnninistration. No applicant may be admit- ted to the University until he has submitted cre- dentials showing his previous training to this of- fice and has had them approved. Credentials upon which an applicant secures admission to the University must be mailed from the registrar of the institution last attended to the registrar of the University. Decisions as to the acceptance of students with doubtful credentials must be made by the Dean of Administration. Permission for temporary enrollment while waiting for creden- tials may be granted only by this official. Requirements for graduation, like the require- ments for admission, are checked in this office. Deficiencies are noted and appeals heard by the Dean. Dr. Roy Gittinger has filled this office since 1926. Gittinger is a graduate of the University, having received a B. A. degree in 1902. hie also holds an M. A. from the University of Chicago and a Ph. D. from the University of California. He has been a member of the University faculty since 1902. From 1915 until 1925 he served as Dean of Undergraduates; from 1919 until 1925 he was registrar; and during the year 1925-26 he was acting dean of the Graduate School. In addition to his duties as Dean of Admlnis tration. Dr. Gittinger also serves as Professor of English History, teaching one class in that subject each semester. SECRETARY The office of Secretary of the University of Oklahoma is filled by Mr. Emil R. Kraettli. This office is sometimes referred to as Assistant to the President. The duties of the office include the general executive management of the University. Many problems, both student and faculty, which might otherwise have to go to the President or the Administrative Council, are settled by this official. He might be termed the business manager of the University. As Secretary of the University, Mr. Kraettli Is ex officio Secretary of the Administrative Coun- cil and of the Board of Regents. He is also Secre- tary of the Student Loan Committee and a mem- ber of the Student Activities Committee of the University. Such questions as deferred enroll- ment fees, applications for loans, wages for stu- dent labor, and special student activities are re- ferred to him. Mr. Kraettli was graduated from high school at Clay Center, Kansas, In 1909 and attended the Gem City Business College at Quincy, Illi- nois, in 1910 and 1912. Before coming to the University, he was an accountant In the hard- ware and Implement business at Clifton, Kansas, and at Hobart, Oklahoma. bMIL R. KRAfcTTLI Paq 16