Whittier College - Acropolis Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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Deans Link Students and Administration i ij lr Richard E. McLain Dean of Men Dr. Nelle G. Slater Dean of Women DEAN OF WOMEN Appointed to her present post in 1961, Dean Slater is concludinug her tenure at Whittier this year. At present she acts as an Assistant Professor ot Religion, is the secretary ot the Pacitic Coast section ot the American Association of Religion and is chairman ot the local organization of the California Association oi Women Deans and Vice Principals. As Whittier College's Dean ot Women, Dr. Nelle G.. Slater has served with a friendly and cheerful interest that has Won the respect and admiration of all Women students. Never too busy to counsel or chat with individual students, Dr. Slater met regularly with Interdorm Council, lnterso- ciety, Associated Women Students and all of the Women's service organizations. DEAN OF STUDENTS Functioning as a vital link between the Administration and the student body, Dean of Students Richard E. McLain, who leaves his post in Iune, helped to coordinate the goals and policies ot both groups. Com- bining sincerity With Warm friendliness, he provided valuable counseling to indi- vidual students and served as advisor to ASWC exec. Dean McLain also assisted in the planning and organization of the 1964 Orientation Week activities, and serv- ed on both the Publications Board and Co- Curriculum Committee.

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Advice, Friendship, Service Ciiered As Deans Nelle Slater and Richard McLain can frequently be found problem-solving on the run for students and faculty, :mx W. Roy Newsom Dean of the College DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Possessing a wide and impressive range oi past experience, Dr. Roy Newsom is completing his second year as Dean ot the College. A graduate of Whittier Col- lege, Dean Newsom remains active in community affairs and sicentiiic circles. This year, Dr. Newsom was busy with a variety of projects, including overseeing the architects plans for the new science building, organizing the curriculum and scheduling classes, and supervising the landscaping ot the central campus. His diverse skills and responsibilities keep him in touch with students-he presides over Tuesday convocaions, as wess as with facul- ty-he is chairman ot the Chemistry depart- ment. Taking an active interest in sports, Dr. Newsom is chairman of the college Athletic Board of Control. His community responsibilities have run from the direc- torship ot the Whittier Chamber oi Com- merce to membership on the Whittier Pub- lice Library Board of Trustees.

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Administrative Services ADMISSIONS OFFICE AND ASSISTANT DEANS Creating and sustaining interest in, Whittier Col- lege among high school students is a major func- tion of the Admissions Office, directed by George Tenopir. In the fall sernesetr, Mr. Tenopir and his assistant, Robert O'Brien, travel from California to New England to visit high schools where they provide interested students with detailed, informa- tion about the college. During the spring the two men process and evaluate hundreds of applica- tions tor fall admissions and for Whittier College scholarship. The Admissions office annually spon- sors Campus Day to acquaint interested parents and students with the college. Appointed this year as Assistant to Dean of Women Nelle Slater, Becky Brock assists Dr. Slater in making housing arangements and providing counseling for Whittier College women. Richard Parker, Assistant to the Dean of Men, organizes men's housing and helps the admissions office to recruit new students. Respond to Student Discussing Day's Work are Chris Cross, Director of Community relations, Robert O'Brien, Associate Director of Admissionsp Iirn Moore, Public Relations Director. 22 E Going Over Dormitory room as- signments are Becky Brock, As- sistant to the Dean of Womeng Richard Parker, Assistant to the Dean of Men.