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

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DR. EARL SYKES, president Enjoying a delicious Slater meal. Dr. Sykes participates in one of the more pleasant aspects of his responsibilities as college president. r Dr. and Mrs. Sykes take a great interest in the cultural programs pre- sented at West Chester. Here they are attending an I.G.A. assembly. Having been a member of West Chester ' s administrative staff for about twenty years, Dr. Earl F. Sykes, after a year as Acting President, was appointed President of West Chester State College on August 9, 1962. Dr. Sykes was giaduated from Montana State University, where he obtained a B.A. in Social Studies and an M.A. in Educational Administration. Dr. S ' kes then proceeded to earn liis Doctorate in Educa- tional Administration of both public schools and colleges at Columbia University Teachers ' College. Because of the positions Dr. Sykes has held at West Chester prior to his appointment as President, such as Acting Dean of Men, Di- rector of Placement, Supervisor of Student Teaching, and Dean of Academic Affairs, he is most capable of understand- ing problems at any level. In his official capacity as Chief Administrator of the college. Dr. Sykes ' s duties are many and varied. In addition to his responsibilities in direct- ing all administrati e affairs, he is often called upon to officiate at various collegiate activities and thus plays an active role in student affairs. Dr. Sykes ' s untiring efforts to improve all aspects of college life render him a man most worthy of his high position at West Chester State.