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

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Dr. Wynand Wichers Dr. Wynand Wichers, vice-president, has once again put in a hard year ' s work for the good of Western. He has succeeded in bringing the expansion program forth with new vigor and has cooperated in working with both students and faculty to reach this end. John C. Hoekje As Dean of Administration, Mr. John C. Hoekje takes care of all the details of student registra- tion, works closely with both students and fac- ulty on the many committees of which he is chairman, and still always seems to have a spare minute to consult with any student who has a problem. Dean Hoekje is also an ardent sports fan and has done much to improve Western ' s athletic program. Leonard Gernanf Every student at Western has a personal file of his grades, activities, and scholastic rating, and these files are kept in the office of the Assis- tant Registrar, Mr. Leonard Gernant. It is Mr. Gernant ' s duty to supervise the handling and recording of all this information. Along with this big job, Mr. Gernant also assists the Dean of Administration with the many problems that are involved in registration. 27

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Administration DR. PAUL V. SANGREN WESTERN ' S PRESIDENT This year of 1952 again brings the production of an excellent Brown and Gold Annual. The record in type and picture provides an excellent summary of the activities for the academic year 1951-52. The production is both artistic and useful. I want to express my appreciation and extend my congratulations to the staff for their most excellent work. PAUL V. SANGREN, president 26

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Dr. Elizabeth Lichty As Dean of Women, Dr. Elizabeth Lichty is kept busy with the many problems that come up every day concerning her work here at Western. However, she is always willing to make an ap- pointment with any Western woman to have a get acquainted chat or to talk over any prob- lem that may arise for a student. Ray C. Pellett Mr. Ray C. Pellett, Dean of Men, always seems to have a smile which shov s his friendly atti- tude toward Western ' s students as he helps them with any problems that they may take to his office. Along with his regular duties, Dean Pellett takes time out to be of any personal service he can to Western ' s men. Dr. George H. Hilliard Any guidance or counseling help that either a freshman or senior may need is carried on in a friendly way under the direction of Dr. George H. Hilliard, Director of Student Personnel and Guidance. All Western students have been helped to plan their college program and career by one of the counselors under Dr. Hilliard ' s supervision. Dr. James Griggs Working closely with students who are prepar- ing for the teaching field and with the teachers in the education department, Dr. James Griggs, Director of Teacher Education, helps to solve many of the problems that come up for pros- pective teachers. He supervises the teacher- training program for students and takes care of practice teaching assignments.