Washburn University - Kaw Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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lohn E. Triggs Marie Moore ,lnrif Deans seek new approaches to full education INDIVIDUALIZING a college education was the ex- pressed goal of Marie Moore, associate dean of stu- dents, and john Triggs, assistant dean of students. The function of our department is to be sure that every stu- dent at Washburn is never just a number. He is a per- son, an individual whose name is known, Dean Moore said. We are concerned not only with academ- ic progress, or lack of it, but we are eager to assist with personal problems, including those of mental and physical health and social development. The addition of the position of Assistant Dean of Students expanded the Department of Student Affairs and facilitated the accomplishment of this goal. Dean Triggs and Dean Moore directly oversaw Inter-Fraternity, Panhellenic, and President's Councils and the men's and women's residence halls. THE DUTIES of the Department of Counseling and Testing, as assumed by Director Harold Hula were two- fold. One aspect of the department was work in the field of guidance in which Mr. Hula attempted to help students decide on major areas of study. He provided information about graduate schools and possible em- ployment opportunities for graduating seniors by the extensive use of personal interviews. Administering tests comprised the other phase of the department. Tests were given to individuals in relation to specific problems and to student groups requiring the Ameri- can College Test or the Graduate Record Examination. 22 N., ,ie-.,,,.., N '4- Y: , ..- Harold L. Hula

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Excellence upheld by retiring college dean AFTER A DECADE of service to the University, Dr. Ar- thur F. Engelbert, vice president of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, tendered his resignation effective this june, but he has not done so without leaving a high mark of achievement upon the office. Dean Engelbert has been instrumental in the rapid development of one of the most progressive Washburn projects, the Washburn Semester at Copenhagen. It was through his unceasing efforts that this foreign study has been expanded into a summer program. Maintaining an open door policy for faculty and stu- dents, Dr. Engelbert has stimulated the academic community to keep abreast of developments in higher education in America. He has exercised leadership in the coordination of educational programs and in the support of faculty research. By communication with the faculty and with the President, Dr. Engelbert has done much to uphold the tradition of academic excel- lence throughout the University. Dr. Lee P. Dodson . V : I, by V M Dr. Arthur F. Engelbert ' Relations challenge administration work AMONG THE MANY changes instituted this year was the creation of the office of Vice President for Student Affairs. In this position, Dr. Lee Dodson was responsi- ble for acting as a liaison for faculty, administration, and students. The Student Affairs Department covered the gamut of student activities and personnel services on campus and was involved in the orientation of ap- proximately 1,000 freshmen last fall. The goal was to provide as much assistance to students as possible by making counselors and deans available to discuss what concerned them - ideas, problems, and plans. Dr. Dodson has felt the challenge afforded by his new po- sition at Washburn, realizing that the expanded capaci- ty of Student Affairs has allowed for a fuller develop- ment of student and University cooperation. 21

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Marion McDonald Irvin L. Luthi Trio aids community as well as students ANOTHER PART of Washburn's expanding student services was the Office of Financial Aids and Place- ment. It was through Dean Marion MacDonald's awareness of student interest in career planning that a literature room was added to his office's list of student services. Located in the Thomas Memorial Room ofthe Student Union, the new facility permitted a more ex- tensive display of information for persons seeking employment in business and teaching. In offering the widest scope possible, the office handled the adminis- tration of Work-Study programs, loans, scholarships, and grants. PROVIDING information to prospective students was only the starting point for I.L. Luthi, registrar and direc- tor of admissions, as he added the personal touch of a dedicated administrator to his office. He and his staff were responsible for the admission of all new students to the university, and for the compilation, mainte- nance, and disposition of official academic records pertaining to enrolled students. Other major duties included making preparations and conducting the enrollment and registration process, making the rounds of the state's high school college days, and making arrangements for commencement. ADMINISTERING the Evening College and the Sum- mer Session academic programs was the responsibility of the Department of Continuing Education. Under the direction of james Young, Continuing Education also sought to make the University's physical and personal resources available for other programs of community service. Mr. Young explained, The department is ded- icated to the purpose of strengthening the ties be- tween the University and the urban community. It was toward this end that the department worked for the increased development of the Topeka Institute of Urban affairs in bringing recognized authorities to the Topeka area. james M. Young 23