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

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SPECIAL AGENCIES Observation more than books, experience rather than persons, are the prime educators. Through the Campus School, headed by Dr. Donald C. Weaver, students are given the chance to observe and experience teaching in Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High Schools. Dr. Donald C. Weaver Director of Campus School The aim of education should be to convert the mind into a living fountain, and not a reservoir. Dr. Dorothy McGinnis was given the position of Director of the Psycho-Educational Clinic this year to maintain the functions of the Clinic. The Clinic prepares students to do educational and psychological work with children and adults and provides educational and psychological services to parents, teachers, and college students. Dr. Dorothy McGinnis Director of the Psycho-Educational Clinic To make the world better, lovelier, and happier, is the noblest work of man or woman. The Institute of Regional Studies, headed by Dr. Claude Phillips tries to bring a greater understanding of the non- western world to the students of Western Michi- gan University. Also, it coordinates activities of an international character centering at the Uni- versity. Dr. Phillips will serve as Director of the Peace Corps program this summer at Western Michigan. Dr. Claude S. Phillips Director of the Institute of Regional Studies 22

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Assistant Dean Serra finds time to listen to the problems of indi- vidual students. Another Assistant Dean of Men is Mr. Charles Donnelly. Mr. William Sweet works with the personnel in the Men ' s Residence Halls. Dean J. Towner Smith is advisor to the Men ' s Union Board in addition to his many other activities. DEAN OF MEN J. Towner Smith, Dean of Men, not only helps male students with their problems, but also advises the Men ' s Union Board and Men ' s Disciplinary Review Board. Dean Smith helps students understand themselves and develop their creative and academic potential. Assistant Dean of Men, Mr. Joseph Serra, tries to keep fraternities and residence halls working smoothly. Mr. Charles Donnelly and Mr. William Sweet make decisions about off-campus housing, the Men ' s Student Court, and student recom- mendations. 21

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Dr. Charles Van Riper Director of the Speech Clinic Never is the deep, strong voice of man, or the low, sweet voice of woman, finer than in the earnest but mellow tones of familiar speech. At the Speech Clinic, directed by Dr. Charles Van Riper, speech therapist, diagnosis and therapy are provided for all individuals with speech, voice, or hearing problems. Student speech therapists use the facilities of the clinic in preparing for their careers. The Audio-Visual Center is another important service Western has provided for its students. Mr. Carl B. Snow, head of the modern Center, is in charge of the films, filmstrips, and other A-V material that are useful and available to student teachers for use in their classrooms. Mr. Carl B. Snow Director of the Audio-Visual Center 23