Washburn University - Kaw Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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, 2' Arthur F. Engelbert Campus, foreign interests mo ke up Deon's schedules PRCGRESS was the keynote to Arthur F. En- gelbert, both personally and otiicially. As Vice- President of Academic Affairs and Dean of t'he Col- lege, his ,job entailed keeping abreast of current edu- cational trends, communicating them to the Presi- dent and the faculty, and coordinating educational programs in conformity with the objectives of the College. Throughout the year Dr. Engelbert encouraged all students and faculty to consult with him concern- ing personal, professionl, or academic affairs. He was vitally involved in the establishment of a faculty of excellence both in the initial recruiting and through recommendations to the President concern- ing personal programs for enrichment. Perhaps the most progressive of Washburn projects has been the Washburn Semester at Copenhagen for which he assumed complete responsibility. Ronge of responsibilities greot for two student deans ASSOCIATE Dean of Students, Marie Moore, and Dean ofStudent Affairs, Lee Dodson, had a wide range of responsibilities. Dean Moore was director of both resident halls and adviser for the resident assistants and house councils. She was the one responsible for residence policies and assured their enforcement. Dean Moore was also chairman of the orientation program and sponsor of both Panhellenic Council and Dean's Council. Reacquainting himself with Washburn, Dr. Dodson, a 1951 WU graduate, felt his new position Marie Moore at Washburn offered a tremendous challenge this past year. His office planned for increased availabil- ity of student personnel services and worked exten- sively on student housing problems. Dr. Dodson served as coordinator between students and faculty by being the liaison ofHcer on student committees. Both Dean Moore and Dean Dodson were al- ways eager to learn student opinions concerning University policies and viewpoints. The deans also worked extensively in suitably fitting future plans to the students' needs. Lee Dodson

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l Richard Vogel Man with numerous duties stresses priceless image RESPONSIBLE for helping the President carry out the programs and policies of the school, Gerald Barker, assistant to the President, felt his main area of concern was public relations. 'iThe best way to promote the school image is through the students themselves, he said. Thus, his duties included dis- patching information to the news media, working as administrative adviser for student publications, supervising the Washburn Belles, and heading alumni activities for the Homecoming and com- mencement exercises. As a member of the University Goals Committee he felt it was very important that students be aware of the present construction situation on campus. 'lStudents should know the future plans of the school and have a voice in forming the kind of uni- versity they wantf' Mr. Barker pointed out that a student will be connected with his university for a lifetime. HThe University depends heavily upon the support it receives from its alumni and friends. Gerald K. Barker 22 Careful planning keys use of all available resources GREATLY involved with the construction boom on Washburn's campus, was Richard Vogel, Vice President in charge of financial affairs. Last year 34.7 million passed through his office to cover the total operational costs of the school. HThe spirit of Washburn is stronger than ever, he said. Her constant goal is to maintain high quality under- graduate education and a nationally recognized School of Law, as well as to offer community service programs especially tailored to the Topeka needs. But in order to have and continue this education, Washburn must have adequate financial resources to provide for increased operational expenses. The school must retain and obtain dedicated faculty, and provide them with well-equipped and up-to-date facilities. Thus, Washburn's increase in financial resources for these plans will come primarily from increased state aid and student fees.

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James Young Marion McDonald Counselor smooths paths to goals, jobs, decisions COUNSELING and testing were Harold Hula's two main areas of concern as he administered such tests as ACT and transfer placement, and counseled students concerning personal problems. In addition, Mr. Hula advised students in their occupational choices and education plans. His office included a library of materials concerning job possibilities and graduate programs. 24 'W it Evening college purpose unites school, community FULFILLING Washburn's role to the Topeka community, James Young directed the Continuing Education Department. He conducted both aca- demic and community service programs. The aca- demic program offered credit courses to supplement day schedules, and serving the Hrnore immediate purposes of the adult communityf' The community service program provided courses, seminars, and workshops in cooperation with local business and professional needs. Financial aid, placement coordinated by director DURING the second year of this newly- created office, Marion McDonald, Director of Financial Affairs and Placement, headed a greatly expanding program. Through this ofhce l5l40,000 from various funds was passed on to students in the form of scholarships, grants-in-aid, and loans. Mr. McDonald,s office was also the Washburn Placement Center. Besides handling part-time job placement for undergraduates, this center arranged career interviews for Washburn seniors with over 95 business firms and teacher-placement interviews with schools in 27 states. This teacher placement service was recently expanded to grad- uate students. Harold Hula