Washburn University - Kaw Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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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

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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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Bids for all replacements mark duties of purchaser IN HIS varied experiences since 1961, this has proved for Gene Mosiman, Business Manager at WU, his busiest and most challenging year. As di- rector of purchasing, of equipment and inventory control, and of the service area, Mr. Mosiman and his staff were faced with the task of assessing and replacing university losses following the June 8 tor- nado. As the administration and faculty formulated the plan for Washburn's future, Mr. Mosiman and his staff obtained cost estimates and bids. l , Lloyd Durow Irvin Luthi Gene Mosiman Mechanized processes aid in keeping student records ATMOSPHERE, size, and progressive move- ments combined to give Irvin Luthi, Registrar and Director of Admissions, an appreciation of Wash- burn and his new position. lyfr. Luthi's numerous duties included contact with and advisement of prospective students, admission of new students, registration and enrollment, maintenance of official records, and preparation ofa wide variety of statis- tical reports. New accommodations in his ofhce in- cluded wall files which greatly facilitated efficient Bling and maintenance of records. Anticipating the new Computer Center in the Morgan addition, Mr. Luthi foresees continued improvement through new procedures and increased mechanization. Shrubbery, walks, lights combine in 'master plan' LIAISGN between the contractors and the ad- ministration, Lloyd Durow was Director ofthe Physical Plant. Mr. Durow was involved in campus landscaping as over 600 trees were lost and had to be replaced. The turf, ruined by heavy construction loads, was reseeded and the campus fully lighted. New sidewalks and parking areas were constructed immediately to accomodate the now familar relo- catable villages 25