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

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Deans Uiider the realm of Dr. Walter J. Gale ' s aiitli()rit - are the nian - aspects ol a student ' s academic life. Sehcdiiling, placement, admissions, curricnhim, and library are among his many administrative duties. Dr. Jack A. Owens and Mr. William R. Benner are the ital mediators between the students and the admin- istration. Social and athletic events, student em- ployment and the infirmary are part of their job. Dr. Kenneth R. Widdall is the college ' s financial expert and liaison officer between Harrisburg and West Chester. Most important at the present time is his connection with the campus expansion program. Dr. Walter J. Galo Dean of .Academic . ffaivs Dr. Jack A. Owens and .Mr. William R. Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Benner Dr. Kenneth R. Widdall Dean of Administrative Affairs 29

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President Dr. Earl F. Sykes was appointed Presi- dent of West Chester State College on August 9, 1962. His placement was pre- ceded by a year as Acting President and twenty years on the administrative staff of the college. Dr. Sykes is a graduate of Montana State University, where he earned a B.A. in Social Studies and an M.A. in Educational Administration. He got his Doctorate in Educational Admin- istration of both public schools and col- leges at the Columbia University Teach- ers College. Dr. Sykes has also served as Super isor of Student Teaching, Di- rector of Placement Office, Dean of Men, and as the Dean of Academic Affairs. Tlie ta.sk nt C ollege President can !) • no mean.s be considered an ea.sy one. Responsibilities are Rieat and obligations are main. Dr. S kes works long liours at his desk to assure a job well done.

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Dr. Paul B. Ross, Director of Admissions, conducts all of tlic affairs necessary for the selection of prospective students at the college. Through him, applicants have their first contact with West Chester. All transactions concerning the financial asnect of the college are conducted by Mr. Everett E. Shaefer, Business Manager. The duties of comptroller, revenue agent, and budget officer are under his authority. Administrative Staff Mr. Robert Reese is West Chester State ' s very ca- pable Athletic Director. It is his responsibility to supervise all athletic equipment, transportation, publicity, and to schedule all major athletic events. In May, 1962, the State Council of Education approved the college ' s Liberal Arts Curriculum. This program, under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Slagle, has grown significantly in the few short years of its existence. The amiable figure of Mv. Emil H. Messikomer, Di- rector of Undergraduate Affairs, is a familiar and reassuring symbol that the college administration is eager to help students meet their academic problems. Mrs. Helen Shippee, the friendly and efficient Regis- trar, has the responsibility of keeping the records and transcripts of all college students intact. She sees that records are promptly available when needed. The never-ending process of directing the placement of Senior student teachers and of assisting in secur- ing permanent positions in the educational field for graduated students is delegated to Dr. Mark Evans. Every educational institution is concerned with pub- lic opin ion. At West Chester, Dr. William P. Houpt is the possessor of the important job of public re- lations, requiring efficiency in skill and diplomacy.