University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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jbean Men May we proudly present to you one of Central State's best loved faculty men—Dean Herbert R. Steiner. With the housing shortage and the work of assisting veterans. Dean Steiner has been more than busy this year; yet. as busy as he is. he always has time for a smile, or a greeting or a consultation with one of his boys . Besides acting as Dean, Mr. Steiner has classes in American History. Wisconsin History, Constitutional History, and one in the Colonial Era; really quite a schedule! Students never find any of Dean Steiner's classes dull, for besides having history presented in a most challenging way, they are given those extra little sidelights that are so amusing and interesting. One of Mr. Steiner's most unusual pupils is Sandy... (and not to mention Sandy while talking about the Dean would be like mentioning bread without butter.) You see Sandy is Dean Steiner's dog and he is often listening attentively in class. All students are agreed that Dean Steiner is a fine counselor and that he is one of our best teachers, and one of our most understanding friends. 23

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3 ean ajj Women Central State Teachers College is indeed fortunate to have among its faculty members Mrs. Elizabeth Pfiffner, Dean of Women. If you expected to find the Dean of Central State, a stem, austere woman dressed in drab colors you would be very much mistaken, for Mrs. Pfiffner is not that type. She is an attractive, friendly woman who is extremely human and understanding. Having a teen age daughter of her own has no doubt helped her to understand the problems of college coeds. Being ■'mother'' to some three hundred college women, however, is no easy task, so with that re- sponsibility, along with teaching classes in history and orientation, Mrs. Pfiffner is an extremely busy woman. If you live or have lived at Nelson Hall you would have the privilege of seeing more of our Dean of Women, for she often drops in for lunch or for a visit, not to check up or to supervise but to become better acquainted with the girls and to aid them in any way she possibly can. To one less capable than Mrs. Pfiffner the great responsibility she carries would be a burden, but to her it seems a pleasure. 22

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O' JEeasutedt Reading, and writing, and 'rithmetic, taught to the tune of a hickory stick . That use of the “big stick , however, can hardly be said to describe our faculty, for in spite of the work they have in teaching large classes, they use no coercion toward us, but take time to assist us in every way. There are few schools where teachers have such an intense interest in the personal growth of each student. Much to the credit of the faculty, CSTC is known as a friendly school. Whenever we meet our teachers in the hall, they have time for a cheery hello”. They are glad to give of their time to talk to us and listen to our problems and are willing to help us not only in our classroom work but in our extra-curricular activities. The faculty carries on this friendly attitude, not only with the students, but with each other. Through a democratic system they choose one faculty member to head the faculty group and preside at all meetings. At regular intervals the faculty meets to discuss problems pertinent to the welfare of the school. These problems have been greatly increased this year, with many more students enrolled and with a resulting shortage of textbooks. But these problems don't get the faculty down; they just serve as a challenge. No matter which department a student is enrolled in, there are capable teachers to help him attain his goal. There are seven large departments and each one is divided Into smaller divisions. These seven departments are: English, Education. Home Economics, Social Studies, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics, and the newly established Conservation department. We are fortunate to have in those departments capable, intelligent, and understanding teachers to guide and direct us. 24