Wheaton College - Nike Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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DEAN OF STUDENTS MISS LEOTA C. COLPITTS Leota Colpitts, Dean of Students. A.B., Wellesley College; A.M., Boston Univer- sity. Known for her warmth and humor, Miss Colpitts is a part of almost every phase of college life outside of the class- room. As advisor to C.G.A., she is espe- cially important on the Judicial Board, considering each case in its most humane light. She works closely with the student body, inspiring and advising each girl about matters ranging from self-help to conflicts with one’s house chairman. As- sisting with social activities, her own par- ties provide informal class get-togethers. She is a universal personality at Wheaton.

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DEAN OF THE COLLEGE MRS. ELIZABETH MAY Elizabeth May, Dean of the College. A.B., Smith College; Ph.D., London Uni- versity. Playing the dual role of professor and Academic Dean, Mrs. May is acutely aware of educational problems. She coun- cils students in their scholastic pursuits, and through the Academic Committee keeps in touch with the students’ ideas, directing college thought toward impor- tant matters related to our contemporary world. ASSISTANT DEAN OF THE COLLEGE MISS NANCY NORTON Nancy Norton, Assistant Dean of the College. A.B., Bryn Mawr College; Ph.D., Radcliff College. Miss Nor- ton is well known within the college as a history profes- sor, and as assistant to Mrs. May in academic counsel- ing she has helped many students with her advice. Miss Norton is also advisor to the freshman class. 10

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DEVELOPMENT Charles E. Adkins, A.B., A.M. The Office of Development is respon- sible for obtaining funds and organizing Wheaton’s Expansion program. Their current fund drives promise a new wing to the Library and the Fine Arts Building. ADMISSIONS By arranging interviews and giving in- formation about the college to the pros- pective. student, the Admissions Office choosgs the girls who will give and receive the most from Wheaton. The organization of the college’s ac- ademic life is the job of the Registrar’s office. The office schedules courses, exams and keeps records of the students’ grades. REGISTRAR Leah M. Dearden, B.S.E., A.M. Carolyn Crandall, A.B.; Arline M. Travis, Barbara Ziegler, A.B., A.M.; Jean A. Sampson.