University of Toledo - Blockhouse Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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M . KATHRYN SCI IWAB Dean of Ifionzen ' Nl. Kathryn Schwab, dean of women, is one of the busiest and most popular women at the University. She welcomes and advises freshmen women, helping them plan their schedules and adjust to college life. Throughout their four years at the University, they find her a friend and counselor. Active on many committees, Dean Schwab also has charge of the social calendar and serves as ad- viser to Panhellenic Council, Fine Arts, and Pepper: s womenis honorary organization. Besides her num- erous administrative duties, she is active in many organizations, serves on committees and attends a large number of meetings and other social functions. Her kindness, fairness and sincere understanding are known by all the students and faculty. DR. EDWIN D. DURYEA Assistant to the Presirlent Dr. Edwin D. Duryea, Assistant to the President, came to the University in I948 as Director of Student Activities. Last year he was appointed Assistant to the President under Dr. White. Ile served as secre- tary to the Interim Operating Committee last fall and winter. His job is a diflicult one to define for it entails such varied activities. llc assists the president in much of his work, does research on various projects and often represents the University on speaking engagements. Students know Dr. Duryea mainly through his work i11 student activities. Ile is a good adviser, thorough and understanding and willing to help in any way possible. y DONALD S. PARKS Dean of Ellen Donald S. Parks, dean of men, also has the big job of director of personnel and is adviser to Inter- Fraternity Council. In all positions, he has shown his good natured ability, his willingness to help students at all times and his ever ready wit. Through his work he manages to keep in close contact with students and their affairs. He has won the sincere friendship and admiration of those he works with and the distinction of being o11e of the best-liked men on campus.

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, l DR. ANDREW ,l. TOWNSEND Dr. Andrew J. Townsend, dean of the college of arts and sciences, joined the University of Toledo faculty as professor in history in 1930. Two years later he was named dean of the college. He received the M.A. degree from Western Reserve University in 1921 and was granted the Ph.D. degree from the University of Chicago in 1927- From 1926 until he came to Toledo in 1930- 0 L GE OF RT AND SCIE CES The College of .Arts and Sciences aims to provide its students with a background of knowledge and interest in the chief fields of human thought and achievement, so as to make for more adequate living in their professional or busi- ness lives, in their leisure time and in their civic responsi- bilities. Under the direction of Dean Andrew J. Townsend, the college provides a general program in the first two years, with the last two years to be used for specialized work. Facilities for pre-dental, pre-medical and pre-law students are included in the program of this college. A five year pro- gram in nursing education is given in affiliation with a local hospital. Almost all students in the University are included in Arts and Sciences courses. One important development in the college has been in the growth in the music department. In addition to training teachers for the College of Education, the music department has done much in developing choral and other musical activity groups. Under the guidance of a personnel director, students are aided in orienting themselves to college life, in selecting college programs and in choosing vocations intelligently. Each student is urged to participate in some of the many University clubs and athletic programs.