University of Central Arkansas - Scroll Yearbook (Conway, AR)

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Under the leadership of Dr. Robert O. Morrow, the College of Education has focused upon change. In each of the four departments, new programs are being developed which are aimed at meeting needs of individuals within a complex society. The College is actively working with other colleges and universities in consortium arrangements, whereby training is divided among the colleges. The College also takes a leadership role in innovative programs and works actively with State and Federal divisions in imple- menting educational change. ' The establishment of a School of Health Sciences has been the primary development within the College J. Conrad Carroll, Ph.D. Dean, College of Business Administration Robert O. Morrow, Ph.D. Dean, College of Education of Fine and Applied Arts and Sciences of which Dr. Jefferson D. Farris is Dean. Other activities of the College include studies of grading practices through- out the College, a study of staff assignments relative to departmental offerings, development of a strength- ened student advisement plan in each department, and a general effort to upgrade course content and teach- ing methods. Dr. Orville Rook guides the College of Science and Humanities in activities designed to forward the type of education rightly called liberal . A review or study of the College, past, present, and future and its relation to the other Colleges is under way. Jefferson D. Farris, Ed.D. Dean, College of Fine and Applied Arts and Sciences Orville Rook, Ph.D. Dean, College ot Science and Humanities l , fwf liii lllr S

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B.A. Lewis, Ph. D. H. B. Hardy, Jr., Ed.D. Dean, Graduate School Dea n s Dean, Undergraduate Studies Deans direct programs of new College Under the reorganization plan, six deans assumed duties. These were: Dr. B. A. Lewis, Dean of Grad- uate School, Dr. H. B. Hardy, Jr., Dean of Under- graduate Studies, Dr. J. Conrad Carroll, Dean of College of Business Administration, Dr. Robert O. Morrow, Dean of College of Education, Dr. Jefferson D. Farris, Dean of College of Fine and Applied Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Orville Rook, Dean of College of Science and Humanities. School of Graduate Studies includes a group of advanced students and a faculty whose primary ob- iective is the advancement of scholarship. The work of Dr. Lewis has been directed toward bringing about this obiective. Formal courses of instruction, semi- nars, and directed as well as independent research are so arranged that the graduate student has ample opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and to make independent contributions. Dr. H. B. Hardy has been involved in working with various departments in an effort to better co- ordinate the work of all departments on the campus. Maior emphasis has been placed on updating the gen- eral education program and communicating changes in policy to the members of the affected departments. Dr. J. Conrad Carroll's duties are concerned with the functioning of the College in carrying out its essential purpose which is to educate young men and women to reach their maximum potential as respon- sible leaders in private businesses, government ser- vice, and nonbusiness organizations. Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Lewis greet Shaul Ben-Haim, counselor for press and information at the Israel embassy in Washington, who delivered a short address at the General Assembly of the Model United Nations held on the SCA campus. A reception was held in his honor in the Mirror Room. S

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Mrs. Maxine Crafton Administrative Secretary Mrs. Ruby Chick Administrative Secretary AJ - Academic and Instructional Affairs New schedule approved for 1970-71 SCA is changing the opening and closing dates for its fall and spring semesters starting with 1970 - 71 school year. The new plan, approved by the Board of Trustees in March, is designed to give students longer vacation periods between terms and is ex- pected to increase the efficiency of teachers and staff in making the transition from one semester to another. Under the plan, fall semester classes will start August 31 and end December 22, and spring semester classes will begin January 13 and end May 14. SCA's two five week summer terms will not be affected. The plan means that students no longer will have to return to the college after the long Christmas hol- idays to take fall term final examinations. Instead, they will take the tests iust before Christmas and then begin a three-week between-semester vacation. Easter recess will also be increased to nine days. Mr. Charles Downs, registrar, and his staff facil- itate registration, advise students throughout their college career, and work with the faculty and staff in assisting students to achieve their desired goals as they progress toward graduation. SCA student enrollment reached a record 4,620 in September, exceeding the previous high of 4,375 in the fall of 1968. In an effort to make registration easier and faster, business office services were moved to the Student Center Ballroom so that all the enroll- ment procedure could be taken care of in one area. Students enrolled in classes, turned in cards, and paid fees in the Ballroom. This cut down on the waiting and long lines. Austin Glenn, EdD S. D. White, MEd Charles F. Downs, MS Assistant to the Vice President Diploma of Advanced Studies Registrar for Academic, Instructional Affairs Director of Field Services