University of Maine - Prism Yearbook (Orono, ME)

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Edith G. Wilson Dean of Women Edith G. Wilson has been the Dean of Women at the University of Maine since 1933 and in recent years has served as a lecturer in sociology. Dean Wilson, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, received her high school educa- tion in California. She received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of South- ern California, and has done graduate work at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi, honorary scholastic societies; Mu Theta Epsilon, Mathematics society; and Kappa Delto Pi, educational society. Dean Wilson belongs to The National Association of Deans of Women, The Progressive Educa- tional Association, The Maine Teachers Asso- ciation, The National Educational Association, and The American College Personnel Asso- ciation. John E. Stewart Dean of Men Dean Stewart was born October 6, 1903 in Bar Harbor, Maine. He attended local Bar Harbor schools and received his B.A. degree from the University of Maine in 1927. One year later he received his Master's degree from the University. Since then he has done graduate work at the University of Iowa and Columbia University. After his graduation in 1928, he taught mathematics. He rose to be Assistant to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, with the academic rank of professor. He served in this capacity until June of 1950 when he became the Dean of Men. Deon Stewart belongs to a number of hon- orary scholastic societies and educational as- sociations. 16

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. . To work unceasingly for the highest quality education of which each student is capable and to com- promise this goal with no one. I be- lieve this to be the fundamental pur- pose of a university and to that end I give my energy and devotion in clear conscience. With these words Dr. Lloyd Hartman Elliott accepted the office of ninth President of the University of Maine. To date there is no doubt that Presi- dent Elliott is carrying out his aims. Because of his efforts, the Legislature awarded the University a significant increase in appropriations to meet a rapidly rising enrollment. Moreover, due largely to President Elliott's efforts, the citizens of Maine recently voted the University permis- sion to borrow up to $10,000,000 to finance needed housing for students and faculty. Coming to us from Cornell Univer- sity, where he was assistant to the president. Dr. Elliott holds degrees from Glenville State College in West Virginia, University of West Virginia, and the University of Colorado. A tense moment . A moment to relax

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES First Row: Mrs. C. C. little, Mrs. Reno C. Bowles, Mr. Samuel W. Collins (Vice-President of the Board), Mr. Raymond Fogler (Presi of the Board.) Second Row: Mr. Charles E. Crossland (Clerk of the Board), Mr. Donald P. Corbett, President Lloyd H. Elliott, Lawrence M. Cutler, Mr. Arthur H. Benoit, Dr. Warren G. Hill. Not present when picture was taken: Mr. William H., Chisholm, Frank W. Hussey, Mr. Fred J. Nutter President Lloyd H. Elliott, President of the Board Raymond H. Fogler, and Clerk Charles E. Crossland examine new building plans.