West Chester University - Serpentine Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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DEANS The genial mediators between the students and admin- istration are Dr. Jack A Owens, Dean of Student Af- fairs, and Mr. ' illiam R. Benner, Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs. When we consider all of the social and athletic events during the year, we can see what a large job these men have. Student employ- ment and the infirmary are two more of their concerns. Dr. Walter J. Gale, Dean of Academic Affairs, is a relative newcomer to our campus. He supervises all aspects of the student ' s academic life, including the scheduling, placement, admission, curriculum, and li- brary. Dr. Gale also teaches an Educational Psychology class, for he feels that the administration should try to become as close to the student body as possible. The college financial expert is Dr. Kenneth Widdall, Dean of Administrative Affairs. Dr. Widdall is the haison officer between Harrisburg and West Chester. Each year he must balance the college budget and over- see the operation of all physical facilities. He is in the midst of planning for new construction and pur- chasing land for the further expansion of the campus. 17

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PRESIDENT The entire student body was repre- sented by governmental delegates, some of whom are shown here being welcomed to the tea at Tanglewood by President and Mrs. Earl Sykes. The formal induction of Dr. Earl Francis Sykes on Thiusday, October 10, 1963, was one of glowing stateliness. As tiie rays of tlie sun danced upon the autumn reds and oranges, the faculty processed with great dignity in their academic colors through the campus to the Philips Memorial Auditorium stage, which presented a rain- bow of hues through the contrast of the green ferns against the red vehet of the stage curtains. Following the opening address, the audience joined with the fac- ulty in honoring our homeland through the Star Span ijcd Banner. Miss Jfne Sheppard offered a vibrant song to the festi ' e oc- casion. The President was officially charged with his duties by the Board of Trustees, after which he responded to the presidential charge. A reception for Dr. Sykes was held following the ceremony. Mixing humor with seriousness, Dr. Sykes vividly related the origin and history of the college from its es- tablishment to its present status.