Southern Arkansas University - Mulerider Yearbook (Magnolia, AR)

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D P gg S -gn--M-dnt' Brannon, Hall and Reed Appointed to Replace Former Administrators At the beginning of the fall semester, two faculty members, Alan Brannon and Richard Reed, acted on a part-time basis as As- sistant Deans of Students. The deans worked with AMS, the administration of the housing program, the resident hall as- sistants, and coordinated activities on campus. Because Rollie Flaherty was on leave for the 1972-73 academic year, Linda Hall former physical education instructor replaced him as Director of Student Activities. Miss Hall was also adviser to CAB. Directing the resident assistants for the women's dormitory was one of the chores of Pat Weaver as Dean of Women. In her busy schedule Miss Weaver found time to advise the Compass Club, the Cheerleaders, and AWS. TOP LEFT: Two women students seek advice from Pat Weaver, Dean of Women. MIDDLE LEFT: Working at her new role as Director of Student Activities is Linda Hall. BOTTOM LEFT: Going over the finances of the athletic depart- ment with William Watson is Auburn Smith, TOP RIGHT: Laughing, Becky McFarland tells Jake Whitehead, alumni Secretary a joke.

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Administrators, Counselors Emphasis Placed On Career Guidance for Undecided Students Personal, social, and academic counseling is a part of the daily routine of the Counseling Center. ln the area of counseling, special emphasis was placed on career guidance for students who had not chosen a major. Tests and occupa- tional materials were made avail- able for these students. Enlargement of the tutoring pro- gram went into effect at the begin- ning of the school year, The serv- ices were free. and a student could receive assistance in almost any subject area. A two-day training workshop for the special service staff was conducted August 17-18. During the year special service personnel attended numerous meetings. They included attendance at the regional Meeting of Directors of Special Services, Arkansas Education Re- search and Development Council meeting and the Association of School Administrators. The special services program also added a course in basic science for students who failed to get the necessary background in high school science. TOP RIGHT: In aid to a student, Ina Baker checks a handbook for general education requirements, MIDDLE RIGHT: Reviewing secretarial duties are Brooksie Charles and Ralph Wilson. BOTTOM RIGHT: As counselors, Ann Thomas, Dr, Paul Kirpatrick, and Alvin Brannon maintain a busy schedule. BOT- TOM: Catering to the problems of the students is Richard Reed, Dean of Men, A-lid s Sx' ..A..,.'- . T' 'Fw gy yyy yypgyy p? y uf?

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