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

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Admin istra ti ve The administrative staff of the University of Ten- nessee is responsible for the welfare of University students. This staff must include many qualified and capable persons if the University is to be operated effectively. Such people as the Dean of Women, Dean of Students, Dean of Admissions, and Deans of the various colleges with the aid of many capable assist- ants serve as guides to thousands of students on the University of Tennessee campus. Student welfare encompasses a broad field. The administration is responsible for the distribution of scholarship grants to deserving students, securing part- time employment for students, assisting in planning and administering student activities, counselling with students who have personal problems and many other phases of student welfare. officers 26

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DR. ANDREW A national figure in the field of education; a public speaker, par excellence; a man known for his friendly smile— that is The University of Tennessee’s 16th Pres- ident. Andrew David Holt. A native of the Volunteer State, Dr. Holt was born in the West Tennessee town of Milan on December -1, 1904. He received his Bachelor’s degree at Emory Uni- versity. then completed his formal education with the Master's and Doctor’s degrees at Columbia University. He later received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Union University in recognition of his service to education. DAVID HOLT Dr. Holt has served in virtually every capacity in the field of education from elementary school teacher to his present position as President. He joined the U.T. faculty in 1950 and since that time has contributed to the phe- nomenal development of the institution. As students at this university, we feel honored and proud to have such a man as leader of the “Hill.” Lead- ership of such quality is certain to advance our uni- versity. And now. we salute you—Dr. Andrew David Holt, President of The University of Tennessee.

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R. F. THOMASON Dean of Admissions and Records Admin istra ti ve Deans RALPH E. DUNFORD Dean of Students MARGARET L. CUNINGGIM Dean of Women 27