Dickinson State University - Prairie Smoke Yearbook (Dickinson, ND)

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PRAIRIE SMOKE: Are there any changes that you feel are necessary before next school year? If so, tvhal? DR. GILLUND: The first change that must take priority is the transition from the Book Rental System to the Book Purchase Plan. We are re-examining our orientation, registration and advising procedures for next fall, to assure students expeditious handling of their course programming. We are reviewing our class schedule carefully to avoid conflicts, in as much as possible. All facets of operation will he carefully scrutinized during the summer months. 21

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PRAIRIE SMOKE: What is your opinion about the involvement of DSC students in activities outside the classroom? How does it compare with other schools? DR. GILLUND: Ft is my philosophy that edu- cation is not limited to the confines of a class- room. There are numerous activities outside the classroom that provide relevant and mean- ingful learning experiences and contribute to the overall growth of the student. In comparison with other schools, I believe students at DSC possess a keen interest in participating in activities outside the class- room and would rate high in comparison with other colleges. PRAIRIE SMOKE: Do you think this in- volvement is good, poor, or indifferent? If so, why? DR. GILLUND: I believe, as I indicated pre- viously. that this is good. It shows vitality, as opposed to stagnation. This involvement will always be valuable, if it is done with sincerity of purpose. PRAIRIE SMOKE: How do you feel about students' attitudes toward the faculty? DR. GILLUND: It is my observation that stu- dents have a respectful attitude toward the faculty. I think this respect has been borne out of good relationship between students and faculty. Obviously, this varies from Division to Division, professor to professor, but by and large, 1 am very pleased at the attitude of the student toward the faculty. PRAIRIE SMOKE: Do you feel that there is a good enough communication between the students, faculty ami administration? DR. GILLUND: It is rather difficult to make a generalized statement relative to the lines of communication. I, personally, feel that they are good, however, this is not to say that they cannot be improved upon and this is a real objective which I have. I consider this matter of communication of prime importance. PRAIRIE SMOKE: In general, how would you say your first year as president of Dick- inson State College has been? DR. GILLUND: Without equivocation, this has been one of the most rewarding, satisfy- ing, and exciting years of my personal life and professional career. I cannot begin to totally and completely express my deepest and sincerest feeling of appreciation to the students, faculty and administrators for their patience, kindness and cooperation. It is dif- ficult for any institution to adjust to a new president and I must say, everyone has done everything to make this year truly a mem- orable one. My only frustration has been the seemingly lack of time to do everything I have wanted to do. 20

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PRAIRIE SMOKE: IE I I It is your opinion about the attitudes of the students toward obtaining an education? How does it compare with other institutions that you have been at? DR. GILLUND: I have been pleased to observe that the ma- jority of the students at DSC are definitely “goal” oriented. They have come to this institution for an education. They want that education to be more than conditioning, more than a pilgrimage in routine or premature adjustment. I sense their realization that education at Dickinson is not meant to reform them, or to amuse them, nor to make them expert technicians. I hope that they are cognizant of the fact that without ideas, without effort, without scholarship, without philosophical continuity, there is no such thing as education. The attitude of students at DSC toward obtaining an educa- tion are unquestionably very good, as 1 compare them with institutions with which 1 am familiar. 22