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

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W. H. Osborne, director of admissions and re- search reported that improved admission procedures enabled the college to admit more students than ever before in its history. Pre-registration of beginning students was very smooth, even though a record num- ber of students enrolled. Experience gained from the past year will be used as the basis for automatic scheduling of all stu- dents - a program which the College hopes to institute within the near future. Southwest Staff Development Center in Early Childhood Education is underway. Hopefully, this program will produce highly trained personnel who can manage early childhood programs throughout the state. Also, the School of Health Sciences and Profes- sions was established. This new program should make a significant contribution to the reduction of the man- power shortage in health professions. Many new pro- grams are being planned. Donald Evatt, data processing supervisor, is in charge of the SCA computer. The computer is used to get out the College's 2l,000 to 22,000 grades quickly and accurately. It is also used to prepare payrolls for students, faculty, and staff, work up statistical reports for academic and business purposes, record enrollment, print transcript labels, score tests, and other chores. Jerry Lancaster is data processing programmer. Donald Evatt, data processing supervisor, feeds information into the SCA computer. W.. H- 0Sb0l'h0, MA- Donald Evatt Jerry Lancaster DIFCCTOF Of AdmISSIOnS, Research Data Processing Supervisor Data Processing Programmer

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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

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Mrs. Virginia Smith Administrative Secretary Bennie Horton Comptroller Business and Financial Affairs Plan health, physical ed complex With the approval of supplemental appropriations during the special legislative session in March, con- fidence was voiced that SCA could move forward with plans to construct a S2 million gymnasium and health education center to be ready for occupancy by the 1971-72 school year. Dr. Silas D. Snow, president of SCA, said the complex would feature a 6,000 seat gymnasium as well as offices for all the physical education faculty, plus classroom space, and facilities for other related operations. Dr. Snow and other college officials toured sev- eral campuses in other states to examine ideas in building physical education centers, and implemented many of theirfindings. The complex would be located west of SCA's Science Center and north of Bruce Street, on a 20- acre plot donated by the city of Conway a few years ago. Dr. Snow said the center, when completed, would be a thrust for the entire athletic program at SCA. Mr. Harold D. Eidson, Vice President for Busi- ness and Financial Affairs, and his staff are planning facilities needed for the future as SCA expands. The auxiliary enterprises of the College are supervised by personnel from this area. Construction this year included the conversion of Meadors Hall into an ROTC facility, the enlarge- ment of the Post Office area, and the conversion of the first two floors of Doyne Hall into office space for the Nursing, Counseling, and Early Childhood Education Departments. The position of Comptroller was added to the staff. Bennie Horton was named to this position. C. C. Hudson L. P. Crafton R. L. Pruitt Assistant Business Manager Accountant Purchasing Agent