Missouri State University - Ozarko Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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nderstunding Counselors Guide Student Functions James B. Inmon, Director of Guidance, is well known to entering freshmen, for one of his main duties is the adminis- tration of the Freshmen Orientation Testing Program. Mr. lnmon's office is a storehouse of occupational infor- mation, including vocational aptitude tests and interest inventories. Besides the help which he gives to entering freshmen, Mr, lnmon serves as veter- ans' advisor and is in charge of ad- ministering tests for the State Depart- ment of Education and the Armed Forces. His office also supervises the remedial guidance program for upper- classmen. MRS. LUCILLE DAVIDSON Cafeteria Manager Experience in teaching school and working through the years with many young people qualified Mrs. Wesley Hoy to fill the position of Social Di- rector of Southwest Missouri State College. The planning and coordinat- ing of the larger social affairs of the college was only a part of the duties of Mrs. Hoy. Through the Social Direc- tor's office passed such matters as the arrangements for the Christmas for- mal, all the social activities connected with graduation, and the various receptions and mixers which were held in the Student Center building throughout the year. JEAN ROUTH, with her cheerful smile, is always ready to help in working out problems in the Social Director's office. Jean, at left, is secretary to the Social Director. Center left: As secretary to the Guidance Director, Mrs. Sam Malone has no small job. Center right: Maurice Edwards, assistant auditor, takes time out from his figures to smile for the camera. Right: Mrs. Lucille Davidson, Cafeteria manager, discusses plans for the Homecom ing Luncheon with James Craig, Alumni Association President.

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Efficient Administrative Sta f Directs SMS Activities There is no vacation season in the office of Guy H. Thompson, Registrar, for the job of issuing transcripts, preparing and revising class schedules, and keeping individual student records is one that never stops. All matters concerning admissions, registra- tion, preparation of college catalogues, and check- ing students for graduation are handled through the registrar's office with an efficiency which has become almost legendary. Mr. Thompson also cer- tifies students for graduation and throughout the school year his office handles all correspondence and extension work. Miss Bertha Wells, Dean of Women, presides over one of the busiest offices on campus. Her many duties range from scheduling all college func- tions which do not take place in the Student Center, to issuing locker keys and taking care of lost and found articles. She also handles absentee reports, takes emergency calls for students, and approves posters for the bulletin boards. ln addition, she keeps a complete list of data on approved student housing. I Miss Wells has made many friends during her years as Dean of Women at SMS, and students and faculty alike will miss her helpful presence and advice after she retires this spring. AZALEA SHANNON, secretary to Dean Wells, looks up from the typewriter which she is busily operating, at left. Center: Merle Grimm, Roberta Rozell, and Joanne Green manage to keep the registrar's office functioning in a busy and efficient manner. Right: Kathryn Miller, secretary to Mr. Thompson, is busily at work at her desk in Mr. Thompson's office.

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apable Leaders Supervise in College Management The administration of the execu- tive budget is one of the most im- portant duties at SMS. This job is capably handled by Lee H. Morris, Business Manager. Mr. Morris is supervisor of purchasing for the various school departments and is general supervisor of the college bookstore. He also handles the physical property of the college. Mr. Morris also serves as treasurer of the Board of Regents. The supervision of the financial records of the college is one of the main tasks of Walter Baker, Audi- tor. Mr. Baker audits institutional and group accounts, prepares quar- terly reports for state and national officials, and administers staff re- tirement funds and the hospitaliza- tion plan. He also supervises the disbursement of funds for student employment and serves as secretary to the Board of Regents. Students at SMS are fortunate to have one of the most complete health centers in Missouri colleges. Dr. William E. Taylor, school physi- cian, is director of the student health service. Dr. Taylor is aided in his work by a well-trained staff of competent technicians. Among their duties are freshman physical examinations, the diagnosis and treatment of ill- nesses, and the performing of minor surgical operations. YOU LOOK PRETTY HEALTHY TO ME, Harriet Hamilton, secretary in the Health Office seems to say, at left. Left center: Iva Ray, school nurse, has the duty of assisting the school doctor in looking after the well-being of some eighteen hundred students. Right center: Checking x-rays and running blood tests constitutes part of the work of Katherine Caughran, school laboratory technician. Right: Assisting the Business Manager is the job of Wanda Braden, secretary to Mr. Morris. 21