Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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- Robert SIM Llif, Director of Student Health: 4 I ' d say basically that we get into binds in hiring ... The replacement of person- nel comes to mind immedi- ately. Other than that, I can ' t think of any great problems., Donald Rathbone, Dean of Engineering: I think at K•State we have very good communica- lion. We ' re probably one of the best universi ties in the country as far as ease with above and below you. We have the least number of administrative layers required., I) ' a • Iti I . . f, s t afr. ' . WI Al o! number of layers that have to be gone through start where I stand — to the legislature. I ' m deeply committed to us- hat ing channels, but I think that really the message that gets out the other end is so weak that it doesn ' t carry the origi- nal impact. ly Walt Smith, Director of K- Stare Union Operations: 4 I don ' t feel that there is a major stumbling block for the Union in regard to uni- versify policy. If we want changes, they (administration) are probably more flexible with our operation because of the type of operation, in comparison with regular aca- demic departments. 4 . , •• . 11 4 1 2 41 ijj . Jordan (limy, Dean of (duration: 4 I think usually when people get to jumping than- we run Into trouble meeting their needs. 4 William Stamey, Dean of Arts and Sciences : 4 It ' s not my frustration so much as frustration in depart- ments ... I know enough about the system to work through it and get done what 1 need to get done. It ' s most frustrating for new people., 4 • 1 .,.. - .N • Donald Trotter, Dean of Veterinary Medicine: 6 I think that if you don ' t stay in the channels, you get sidetracked to the point where you don ' t get anything done. The checks and bal- ances of a system like this re- quire that. 9 ...ES. • .er l . jt --, Paul Young, Vice President for University Development: 4A lot of the work that I have to do is to accomplish a goal within the system so therefore, I have to work within limitations that may be set, financial or otherwise.,

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Ruth Hoc in, Dean of Home Economics: 6 Even our proper than- nets arc flexible. Communica• Pons here are so much more open, it ' s easier to go to the top and talk. , ti Roger Mitchell, Vice President for Agriculture: 6 I think it ' s not that the so-called proper channels di- minish our effectiveness — it ' s just that sometimes it ' s better to get out and get the feel of what is so urgent. We ' re aware that it ' s useful to follow both formal and infor- mal channels. , e I .0106 Max Milbourn, to the President: 6 In an organization, the only way you can work in an orderly fashion is through channels. I suppose you could take short cuts but stiff- mately, progress is made that way (through channels). It may seem a little slow at times but when you arrive at a decision, its sounder. It i Robert Kruh, Dean of Graduate School: 6 There ' s not the formality or rigidity that the question implies. When a problem comes up, I ' ve never thought of the existence of channels as an obstacle. 9 .. a i . ! -j eer .- atl Robert Lynn, Dean of Business School: 6 i think that if you work through the channels, you probably get better support for the action you take., ' . Earl NnIting, Director of Center for Student Development: 6 I think that working through channels is to be able to use channels creative- ly and effectively In order to meet needs. I accept them as necessary in a university this sire., David Mugler, Acting Dean of Agriculture: a I don ' t see that it ' s re- duced my effectiveness. Keeping in channels helps from a communication stand- point in both directions and I also think improves my ov er- ctiveness. all effectiveness --, k , Ch Peters, Student Affairs: ice President of 6 The resolution of a situa- lion rather quickly sometimes prohibits you from touching base with all concerned. It hinders efficiency, but you need to be sure that all peo. pie affected by a decision have an opportunity to be in with the decision-making process., 22—administrators

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I ' ve only been out a year and that helps me understand the students. I can empathize after being there so long. Besides understanding the students, having well- organized lectures is part of being a good teacher. If I can get students to be enthusiastic about what they ' re studying, I ' m convinced they will work three times as hard. is the best teacher. Randolph Pohlman ' s teaching ability stems from his having recently moved from the other side of the desk. Having finished his doctorate in 1976, Pohlman was chosen as one of four teachers of the year after one year of teaching. I ' ve only been out a year and that helps me understand the students. I can empathize after being there so long, he said. Pohlman ' s lengthy experience began at K-State where he got both a Bachelor ' s of Science and Master ' s of Sci- ence in Business. After receiving his doctor ate from Okla- homa State University, Pohlman returned to K-State to teach Business Finance and Capital Budgeting. Students have to respect you as an individual ... you ' ve got to earn that respect, Pohlman said. It ' s not enough to just stand up there. Getting to know students is important to Pohlman. He goes to classes a few minutes early to provide opportunity for personal exchange, and has taken students golfing in an effort to get acquainted. Besides understanding students, having well-orga- nized lectures is part of being a good teacher, he said. I spend an hour looking over my notes before class so when I walk in, everything fits together. If I can get stu- dents enthusiastic about what they ' re studying, I ' m con- vinced they will work three times as hard, he explained. Pohlman attributes his enthusiasm to teachers he met as an undergraduate. As a freshman, Pohlman said he wasn ' t overly interested in school until several business profes- sors took time to encourage him. When I started school, I wasn ' t that charged up. I got motivated by several people who are still here, he said. Enthusiasm, compassion and organized lectures in- spired students to nominate Pohlman for teacher of the year. Student support was voiced in teacher evaluations: If every instructor taught as good as Mr. Pohlman, I wouldn ' t be afraid to take any course in this university. teachersoftheyearteachers When I started school I wasn ' t that charged up. I got motivated by several people who are still here. But ever since, I ' ve been enthused about school.