University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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r (Comptroller .ENKT W. BRUCE, Comptroller of the University, is a vian of established execiuii ' e ability integrated with a geniality which permeates the en ' vironment of his office. Dr. Bruce received his A.B. and ].D. degrees from this institution; was Grad ' uate Manager from 1919 to 1923; per ' sonally organized many of the minor bus- iness divisions; and was purchasing agent prior to the time he was made Assistant Comptroller. He has been Comptroller since January, 1931, is now Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees with tlie responsibility of eeping their records, and has control of the finance and prep ' aration of the school ' s budget. As a member of the Los Angeles Par Com ' mission, he has helped to idoitify the University development prograyn ivith that of Exposition Par . He is also a member of the Los Angeles and Califor ' nia State Bar Associations. Henry WBruce 17

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%eo istrar jt: is with a sense of deep appreciation that Mr. Theron Clark, is regarded by all for the capability and conscientiousness which he shows iyi so successfully filling the of- fice of registrar. His is a responsibility which concerns every student. Under the able guidance of Mr. Clar , the reg ' istration procedure has evolved from an ordeal, aggravated byi the ever increasing number of students, to a well ordered, quic]{, and comparative ly easy process. The systematic exactness which this of- fice radiates gives evidence of the efficient and time saving procedure which is ne- cessitated by such a vast amount of de- tailed routine. Mr. Clar}{ came to the University of Southern California in 1924. In addition to his principal position he is a member of the Council on Graduate Study and Research, the Curriciduyn Committee and the Scholarship Committee. Theron Qark 16 I

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QoLinselor ofzM en Jrancis ci acon M. Bacon, as Counselor of Men, has gone beyo7id the formality of his office and es ' tahlished himself as a friend of every student oyi the Trojan campus. With a dignity which commands respect and a indliness which invites confidence, he shows a rare understanding of the stw dent and his problems. Among other important duties, Dr. Bacon lectures in the School of Educa ' tion; advises the Mens Council; super- vises vocational guidance and recom- mends measures of scholastic and social adjustmeyit. He is also actively associated with the Freshmayi advisory committee and plays a vital part in the problem of extra-curricular activities. It is to Dean Bacon that foreign students turn with their iyxevitahle problems. Through his sympathetic understanding they find an ever growing confidence which aids them in becoming adjusted to their new en- vironment.