Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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GRADUATE DIRECTOR Dr. Elmer H. Wilds, director of the Graduate division and summer sessions, helps graduate stu- dents who wish to work on their Masters ' degrees and he also directs the entire administrative work during the summer sessions. In addition to this work he plans assemblies, special programs, and other social entertainment. DEAN OF WOMEN Mrs. Bertha S. Davis, dean of women, is per- sonally interested in the welfare of every woman student on campus. She gives guidance to all girl students asking for such advice and thus helps eliminate difficulties and errors troubling Western coeds. For the past few years she has been coun- selor for social affairs and head of the social committee, and has given her utmost attention to these affairs on campus. DEAN OF MEN Mr. Ray C. Pellett, dean of men, has again this year assisted in the Navy program by giving coun- seling assistance and other problem help. Although he has continued his V-12 program teaching, thus doubling his prewar work, he still has time to hear those excuses for absences and has the final word on their validity. His work in guiding the Joe Colleges on campus has furthered smoother sailing in program planning, course dropping, and difficulty settling. 20

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REGISTRAR Mr. John C. Hoekje, the registrar, is very busy with administrative duties dealing with scholar- ship tests, various requisitions, and many questions which only he can answer. He is always ready to assist students who need help and is always ready with a word of encouragement to students having worthwhile suggestions and plans. DIRECTOR OF PLACEMENT Dr. Lofton V. Burge, director of the training schools and placement bureau and principal of the campus Training school, is well-known to every student teacher at Western. He aids in securing future teaching jobs and gives needed advice con- cerning teaching problems and first year teaching experiences. 7( y GUIDANCE DIRECTOR The director of Student Personnel and Guidance, Dr. George H. Hilliard, has, with his counselling staff, developed a system for acquainting the students of Western with what is expected of them and how they can attain these standards. Because of this work, many students avoid the trials and tribula- tions of a freshman and obtain guidance and advice throughout their college careers. 19

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FACULTY