Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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One year later Leestamper heads reorganizati Dr. Robert Leestamper directed many university-related changes during his second year as president. His first two semesters on campus had been highlighted by academic reorganization, which produced 'colleges and a new vice president of academic services. Fountain Plaza had been leased off-campus to provide married student housing, and the Restig property was ac- quired for use as a school demonstration farm. During the fall, 1976, an air bubble was erected as a temporary solution to crowded physical education facilities. The university museum opened, and a research study began to determine the need for a Bootheel service center. A SlS150,000 grant was allocated for a nature recreation and research area, and a former hospital building was purchased as an additional dormitory. During the spring, a comprehen- sive, long-range planning document was developed for review during the fall, 1977. ,r bN fri -ffvlllt 1 l ugly p F . wa' 1 t U ,. -Q - O Ll i 'V E

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One year later . KRCU turns on When KRCU Radio, the university's stereo FM station, took to the air March 5, 1976, 35 weekly programming hours were planned. The schedule grew to 60 hours within 6 weeks and, after a summer of mostly experimental programming, to nearly 90 hours. The station offered laboratory, educational, and informational programs in late afternoon and evening, with emphasis on recorded music from 9 p.m. until the 2 a.m. sign-off. Student-produced commercials were made beginning in the fall to advertise campus events. A mobile broadcasting unit made possible coverage of major home games and special events like the Homecoming parade and rock concerts. The transmit- ter room atop Academic Hall was converted to a secondary broadcast studio, freeing the main studio and enabling broadcasting students to develop skills in TV as well as radio. Video programs eventually may be transmitted locally via cable TV. 1. With one year s experience behind him, Dr. Robert Leestamper is accustomed to the responsibilities, pleasures, and duties of his office as president of the University. 2.fAs SEMO's official representative, Dr. Lees- tamper greets the delegation of Vice- Presidential candidate Robert Dole during his campaign stop here in October. 3. In spite of a busy schedule, Dr. Leestamper takes time to listen to the student viewpoint. 4. After only one year on the air, KRCU is already experimenting with video tape equipment. KRCU 23