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Dean of Women

A staff position from 1935 to 1973, the Dean of Women was responsible for the general welfare of all female students. Her responsibilities were individual and group counseling in the general areas of personal, social, and educational problems. She served as a professional resource and support person for the Vice President of Student Affairs in all areas of student life. She was in charge of the organization and operation of women’s residence halls and acted as adviser to the Sororities, Panhellenic Council, Interdormitory Council, and other women’s organizations. She also conducted withdrawal interviews, served on various student and faculty committees, and was concerned with student-faculty relations.

YearDean of Women
1935-1936Camille Power
1937None
1938-1940Camille Power
1941-1955Ada Poirier Burke
1956-1958Genevieve Turnipseed
1959-1961Edith G. Painter
1962Gladys B. Johnstone
1936-1968Helen E. Moore
1969Flora T. Wallace
1970-1971Marjorie Jackson
1972-1973Susan Hunter

Written by Annika Severts, Spring 2018 intern