University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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Dean of Faculty Dean Jay G. Eldridge Dian Jay Glover Eldridge heads two departments of the University, being the Dean of the Faculty and chairman of the Junior College Executive Committee. Due to the standardized type of work done in both divisions—the Junior College and the administrative work of the Dean of the Faculty—it is difficult to pick out any particular points as indicative of progress during any given year. It may be said, however, that in both divisions an attempt is continually being made to keep abreast of educational and administrative trends in proportion to the general advance of the University. A lifetime spent in the educational field and nearly thirty years’ experience on the faculty of the University of Idaho have given Dean Eldridge a superior knowledge of the University and special ability to solve its many problems. The Junior College has functioned without material change since it first became a part of the university plan. It was the desire of the President that it proceed without change this year and that previous policies be followed, in order that work would be interfered with as little as possible. Reorganization in the future will be made rather slowly in order to avoid disconcerting changes for the students. The work of the Dean of the Faculty consists largely of advisory and administrative functions. Since it is held by the dean longest in the service of the University, it is in a sense an honorary position. This year there have been certain duties incident to the change of administration which have demanded special attention. Yet the best indi- cation of progress has been the efficient manner in which Dorothy Rouse work of the department has been accomplished. Gecrciars ee ————— Page 23

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Dean of Women Dean Permeal J. French The dean of women is engaged in carrying on a great variety of work which comes within the scope of university administration, particularly as it affects the social life of the university campus. One of the most important of her duties is to provide for the welfare of the women students at the University. This vear an important advance in that work has been made. A hope and desire which Miss Permeal J. French, Dean of Women, has had for years has been fulfilled. This is the establishment of a woman’s club room. The importance is not in the room itself as much as in the atmosphere and influence which the room provides. The facilities offered for club meetings and dinners have given the women an advantage which Idaho had definitely lacked before. Quite noticeable is a renewed spirit of unity among women and women’s groups at Idaho, A greater air of socia- bility exists than ever before, and it is because of this new spirit of friendliness that the new club room is considered an important advance of the year. Considering the University as a whole, Dean French, who has served Idaho for many years, suggests that this year has seen a distinct advance toward university indi- viduality. It is in this respect that the present year is significant, because enrollment has reached a new high mark. The University has begun to acquire certain char- acteristics which give it a position not obtainable by younger schools. This position becomes more noticeable as the University develops and begins to serve, education- ally and scientifically, every section of the state. In this day of great educational institutions, it is noteworthy that Idaho can maintain and extend its individuality. Dorothy Shears Secretary Page 22

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College of Letters and Science {eting Dean, Harold L. Axtell Tee Senior College of Letters and Science has made progress consistent with the general advance of the Uni- versity. Special events in its career have more to do this year with the change of deans, necessitated by the death of the former dean, Martin Fuller Angell. To fill this posi- tion, Harold L. Axtell, Ph.D., long with the University as professor of classical languages, has been made acting dean. The change in the administrative head of the school has not, however, materially affected the program or pol- SA icy previously followed. Seeretary 5 RW TTe er erage | | Third Row—Helland, Stauffer, Beckwith, Cone, Chenoweth, Beth, Kostalek, Turinsky, Liule, Glass Second Row—Von Ende, Martin, Cerveny, Schuldt, Hardy, Lamar, Matthews, Hammar, Gail, Howe, Sargent, Diettert, Cady First Row—Eldridae, Church, Rentfro, Wanous, Vasquez, Garnett, Burke, Miller, Stough, Clark, Detling, Brosnan, Kerr, Keith i Page 24