Emporia State University - Sunflower Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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Division Provides Services To Meet Students, Needs Probably no group within the administrative heirarchy at the Teachers College comes in closer contact with students than do the members of the Division of Student Personnel Services staff. They are largely responsible for orienting the in- coming freshman to college life during his early weeks and assisting up to the time he steps down from gradu- ation during commencement exercises. ln the inter- vening years, the staff provides services for students in the areas of health care, counseling, financial assistance. housing, activities and organizations. its intent being to help students attain the best education they are capable of achieving, the student services in 1966-67 continued to expand its programs to meet the needs of a growing enrollment. DR. VICTOR T. TRUSSLER acts as Dean of Men Emeritus after serving as Dean of Men for 17 years from 194-5-62. vi' an M7. tt? '1 4 W W. t V! . J f 1 its . . ' lf y DR. JOHN WEBB DIRECTS the Division of Student Personnel Services and coordinates the activities of the six main departments within the division. More students mean greater housing needs. In this past year the division sought not only to meet the need for new housing but continue to upgrade present facilities. As Dr. John Webb, director of the division, said, MOur goal is to help establish better quality housing. We are concerned with providing the best living and study conditions we can for all students. This goal was being realized in the residence halls through improved organization, better channels of communication between students and faculty, vestiges of reference libraries beginning to appear in the halls and through the newly initiated study-work- shop programs. Activity Center On Drawing Board Efforts are also being made to create on the Teachers College campus an activity center for stu- dent use. The Student Services Division works closely with the Student Union and with the Union Activities Council in providing recreational opportunities for students. I5

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Deans Active in Areas Dealing with Students The responsibilities of Dr. Ruth Schillinger, Dean of Women and Dr. Arthur Miller, Dean of Men, form a list which might be extended indefinitely. The deans are active in areas ranging from finances to housing to health-all concerned with helping students under- stand the responsibilities of college life. Officially the positions entail responsibility for the residence halls, work with off-campus housing, service and social organizations, counseling services and problems of discipline. Unofficially the deans' jobs reach into any area in which their services might be sought. The deans aid students with career plans, help in coordinating the activities of campus organizations and of governing bodies and offer a primary means of communication between student body and the administration. DR. RUTH SCHILLINGER advises and coordinates activities of the college women. l 1 ff 6 , . A ',,u wit: DR. ARTHUR MILLER completes his first year of working in the capacity of Dean of Men. In addition, emergency funds are maintained in the Office of the Deans to help students in times of financial emergency. In the Office of the Dean of Women, a Panhellenic Fund is established for this purpose, and a g'Dean's Fund is maintained in the Office of the Dean of Men. Assistant Deans Aid in Functions The work of Dean Schillinger and Dean Miller is closely coordinated with the other divisions of Student Personnel Services. Assistant Dean of Women, Ann Wilson, and Assistant Dean of Men, Wiley Alberg, are employed in the division and provide special aid in working with the dormitories and with campus organizations.

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, s l l I A 33 DR. ALDEN E. BOWMAN assists students in securing financial aid for completion of their college education. STUDYING A MAP of Emporia, William Davidson. Housing Co- ordinator, locates off-campus housing throughout the city. fm, 'W' ' ,ff- K , , :W 191 fw Team Concept Prevalent Within Student Services The responsibilities of six main departments in the division are so defined that many cross-services are available. In emphasizing this team concept, which is prevalent in the division, Dr. Webb re- marked. We coordinate the division by having staff meetings twice a month. and sometimes every week. We feel that a problem for any one of us is a problem for all of us until it is solvedf, Student and faculty members alike are assisted in finding suitable housing, both on and off campus by the Housing Coordinator, William Davidson, and his assistant, Darrell Meyer. Dr. Alden E. Bowman and his staff are in charge of the Office of Student Aids. In this position, Dr. Bowman maintains the college's scholarship and loan programs and stays on top of the employment situ- ation on campus and around Emporia. making job openings known to students seeking employment. IN THE HEALTH SERVICE facilities located East of the Student Union, Dr. joseph Parker. campus physician, examines a student. Q re'-are