University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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Dean Dunford as a professor of psychology at U-T. Every university has an administrative ofhcer who is pri- marily responsible for student welfare and discipline. He should be Tithe man to see7i for students who need help and guidance, but in many institutions this official devotes so much time to disciplinary activities that he is the man stu- dents hope most NOT to see. Students of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville are fortunate to have a Dean of Students who puts the emphasis on ttwelfarev instead of iTdiscipline? The Dean spends most of his time promoting scholarship grants to deserving stu- dents, helping students get part-time jobs, finding housing for students who are Victims of the University7s dormitory shortage, helping to plan and administer a wide variety of student welfare activities, and counselling with students about their personal problems. These are the aspects of his job that he lovesvand that make the students return his affections. However, even when he has to engage in iithe other side,, of his jobewielding the paddle for the Administrative Council vthe Dean is respected as a man of even temper and fair play. The Dean had an excellent background to equip him for his position, which he assumed in 1945. Previously he had been a psychology professor, a member of the U-T staff since 1926, and he was one of the most competent and most popular members of the faculty. He also had additional practical ex- perience in counselling and guidance, having headed the Personnel Selection Division of the Tennessee Valley Au- thority from 1940 to 1943 while on leave from U-T. A native of Ohio, the Dean earned the bacheloris, masters, and doctors degree from Ohio State Universitv. He has writ- ten many articles appearing in professional publications, and he has been active in professional organizations. All of these have helped to qualify him for his eminent position, but an- other inHuence making him the well-balanced individual that he is has been a most charming and personable wife. THIS IS OUR DEAN OF STUDENTS, DR. RALPH EMERSON DUNFORD. THIS IS THE MAN T0 WHOM THE 1958 VOLUNTEER IS DEDICATED. Any Student may feel free to talk with our friendly dean on any matter. Dean Dunford discusses scholarships with two new recipients.

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DEAN RALPH E. DUNFORD The 1958 Volunteer Is icated T0 Ded DEAN RALPH E. DUNFORD

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The Governor TO THE STUDENTS: You are preparing yourself for mature responsibili- ties at one of the most exciting times in Tennessee7s history. Our Department of Employment Security estimates that by July of 1975 Tennessee will have more than 4,400,000 peopleea population gain equal to three new Cities the size of Nashville, Memphis and Knox- a Ville. New industry is hurrying to Tennessee at such a rate that every day in the year a whistle blows heralding a new or expanded manufacturing plant. For the flrst time Tennessee has commercial air passenger service to such towns as Dyershurg, Tulla- homa, Union City and Jackson. The training that you receive at the University of Tennessee will make your energies and skills a sig- $1; xx nificant part of the dynamic era of progress in Tennes- t d see of which you are about to become a forceful part. bfitzzm I salute you! Sincerely yours, FRANK G. CLEMENT Governor .And Board.0f Trustees THE HONORABLE FRANK G. CLEMENT MR. TOM ELAM THE HONORABLE QUILL E. COPE MR. WAYNE FISHER THE HONORABLE BUFORD ELLINGTON MR. HARLEY G. FOWLER MR. FRANK R. AHLGREN MR. HARRY W. LAUGHLIN MR. CLYDE B. AUSTIN JUDGE SAM J. MCALLESTER MR, ALVIN G. BEAMAN MR. WASSELL RANDOLPH MR. W, P. COOPER MR. JEROME G. TAYLOR MR. WILLISTON M. Cox MR. CLYDE M. YORK MR. BEN DOUGLASS DR, C. E, BREHM