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

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DEAN OF WOMEN It takes moie than tlie written word to describe the tasks that the Dean of Women ' s Staff (seated. Miss Bernice Bernatz; Miss Carolyn Spiesz, left; and Mrs. Florence Inghram, right) has to undertake in order to fulfill their committments towards meeting the needs of the co-eds. On campus one sees Mi.ss Bernatz chatting with students in the snack bar, consulting with Resident Ad- visors about dormitory concerns, dealing with discipline problems, advising Women ' s Government officers, hostessing important .social events, and anticipating the day when her women students are graduated from West Chester as thinking, achieving, well-adjusted, professionally minded adults. DEAN OF MEN This year Dean W. Glen Killinger (left) has had the fortune to be ably assisted by Mr. Ronald L. Gottshall (right) in his untiring efforts to maintain a high standard of conduct and per- sonal character among men students. Dean Killinger and his assistant are the official ad- visors of the Men ' s Resident Council which reports any discipline problems, general dorm conditions, and needed improvements. Dean Killinger is very responsive to the needs of the men students and works to create an atmosphere that is academically as well as socially enlightening. Among Dr. Killinger ' s other duties is his service to the baseball team. During all his years of service with West Chester baseball teams. Dr. Killinger has never failed to boost the spirit of his teams. Con- gratulations Dean Killinger. for a job well done.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Left: Mr. Emil H. Messiko- mer, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, and below, his as- sistant, Mr. Robert R. Shine- house. These two capable men have charge of all students ' many academic prob- lems, which include such mat- ters as scheduling, credits, available courses, and grades. Left: Mrs. Helen E. Shippee, Registrar. This efficient lady is responsible for maintaining all college transcripts and sending out all references. Her capability is most evident and is a necessity to her position. Right: Dr. Kenneth C. Slagle, Dean of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Slagle is in charge of the Liberal Arts program at West Chester, which has been expanding quite rapidly in recent years. Students who are in this curriculum may major in the Humanities or the Sciences or mathematics. Right: Mr. Robert Reese, Director of Athletics. Su- pervising the entire ath- letic program at West Chester, Mr. Reese ' s many duties include pro- viding equipment for the teams, arranging trans- portational facilities, thus aiding avid spectators. Left: Dr. Tally, Acting Director of Stu- dent Teaching. Dr. Tally is in charge of placing senior education majors in student teaching positions and of ad- vising student teaching supervi.sors. Be- cause student teaching is vital to edu- cation, his position is most essential. Right: Dr. William Houpt, Director of Public Relations. Dr. Houpt is responsible for maintaining West Chester ' s reputation as a highly ranked Pennsylvania State College. Among his contributions to the college was the invaluable as- sistance he gave to the Junior Show. Far left: Dr. li. Paul Ross, Director of Admissions and left, his assistant, Mr. R. Godfrey Studenmund. Determining which persons are acceptable as future West Chester students is the job of these two discrimi- nating individuals. Their job of selection and placement is difficult. 22

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Mrs. Logan. Resident Atl isor. discu.sse.s West Chester State ' s program for advising women students with Miss Spiezs, Assistant Dean of Women Enjoying the antics of WCSC wom- en students at the Big-Little Sister Picnic, the Resident Advisors take a minute for an exchange of news. RESIDENT ADVISERS Composed of many and ' ariou.s experiences contributing to the formation of the student as an unique individual, college life offers one experience which prepares the student for his life after graduation - the ex- perience of living and communicating with people of di ersified back- grounds and interests. Aiding the student in this often difficult phase of adjustment, the Resident Ad isors administer their time selflessly. Tlie Resident Advisors for women arc, sUimlmfi: Mrs. Ayling, Mrs. Smitli, .Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Alava, Miss De Pew, Mrs. Mitchell and Miss Margaret Egger. Seated: Miss Roylc. Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Lin(lsa . Mrs. McKcchnie. Mrs. Logan. 24