Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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The Deans Richard J. Whatley, M.S. William S. PoUil, M.S. Dean of the College For decades there has been an unstated feeling of harmony among students, faculty, and administration throughout the I rsinus community. William S. Pettit, M.S.. Professor of Organic Chemistry, and Dean of the College. in addition to his ably performed task as chief student advisor and coordinator of academic policies, has been indispensable to the maintenance of this harmony. Miss Rmh if. Rolhcnlwrgcr, B.S. Dean of Men Richard J. Whatley. W.S., joined the Irsinus faculty in the threefold capacity of Dean of Men, football coach, and physical education instructor. Faced with the difficulties of these positions, this I niversity of Maine alumnus has proved himself capable and responsible. The value of Dean Whatley’s experience on several eastern colleges' coaching staffs has been demonstrated by his enthusiastic and effective participation in all college activities during his first year here. Dean of Women In upholding the dignity of her office, the Dean of Women. Ruth H. Rothenberger. exhibits an attitude of authority tempered with understanding and practicality; in addition she possesses a friendly, helpful spirit. Impressed by the students seriousness, she hopes to help them become concerned with the art of living and of contributing positively to society. Dean Rothenberger, an I rsinus graduate, has certainly had a successful first year in this capacity. 15

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The President Dr. Donald L. Helffcrich. H.B.. L.L.B.. LL.D. Dr. Donald 1-awrenee Helffcrich. II.II.. L.L.B.. L.L.D., the eighth president in the ninety-year history of the college is a graduate of I rsinus College and 't ale Law school. Dr. Helffcrich served as I rsinus' vice-president from 1936 to 1938. when he became president. “The president of the college shall lx the administrative and executive head of the college, and shall have the direction of the instruction and discipline of the college. He shall lx- the usual medium of communication between the Faculty and the Board of Directors. “The president of the college shall preside at public exercises and shall announce and confer degrees auth i ed by the Board of Directors. “The president of the college shall preside at the meetings of the Faculty and shall have the power to call a meeting thereof whenever lie may deem it necessary to do so. “The president of the college, with the approval of the Committee on Government and Instructions, shall determine the appropriate duties of all members of the Faculty. With the approval of the Committee on Government and Instruction, he shall nominate to the Faculty all professors. associate professors, and assistant professors, before presenting these nominations to the Board of Directors, and shall nominate all other members of tire Faculty. “The president of the college shall make a report on the work and the needs of the college at every regular meeting of the Board of Directors. His annual report shall he presented at the fall meeting.” These duties of the president arc enumerated in the Constitution and Charter of Ursinus College. Dr. Helf-ferich performs them efficiently and maintains a harmony among the various divisions of the college. More important, however, are the tasks of the president with regard to the liberal education of each student. Founder Day Ceremonies. According to a recent speech by Dr. Helffcrich. the liberal education will instill in each student intellectual curiosity and will develop a capacity to think critically and to weigh dispassionately. Ursinus is a college of the liberal arts. Liberal education is not precise; it is not like a right triangle or a four-minute egg. It requires each student, whatever his field of specialization, to study those subjects that are the core of our cultural heritage. Dr. Helffcrich explains to what purposes he will devote his energies in the future. He says. “There is no difficulty in seeing my course for the future. I have seen enough of the past to recognize the path. I rsinus College of the future must be built on the old foundations. The |HM ading influence must he Christian. The objectives must lx- to continue to produce men anti women who are intellectually superior, men and women who will strive for excellence in their homes and in the business and social circles in which thev move.” 14

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Faculty Bomberger Memorial Hall. An aura imposing ami traditional: Romanesque architecture, a bcIMess tower. And a former Ursinus President; Roughly hewed stones shaded by gingkoes And the Chapel raised by number 63; W ithin the walls, ideas: This, the setting for teaching the Humanities. CHARLES D. MATTERN. Ph D. Professor of Philosophy MARK C. MESSINGER. ED.D. Professor of Education I WILLIAM F. PHILLIP Mus. Doe. Professor of Music DAVID W. BAKER M.D. it. Professor of Religion ALFRED L CREAGER B.S., B.D., D.D. ssoc. Professor of the History of the Christian Church RICHARD T. SHELLHASE B.A.. B.D. ssit. Professor of Religion