Emporia State University - Sunflower Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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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

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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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The newly-expanded Counseling Bureau, under the direction of Dr. Duane Hetlinger, added two members to its staff this past year. Through the -Jureau, aptitude tests are offered to students who vish to know more about their abilities and interests. Counselors are also helpful in assisting undecided students in selecting an educational or vocational field. William Scales heads the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, thus directing the collegeis nationally recognized program for helping the handicapped ad- just to college life. The program has been utilized to the fullest, and progress is still continuing. Physical improvements are constantly being made on campus and recreational and academic opportunities are being expanded to include handicapped students. DR. DUANE HETLINGER, director of the Counseling Bureau, discusses career possibilities with an undecided student. , ,,,, N 4 ms-ww ff,- xxx E.-3..,,.. HEADING THE OFFICE of Vocational Rehabilitation, William Scales directs the Teachers College's nationally recog- nized progam for handicapped students. HANDICAPPED STUDENTS ENJOY a game of football. The college provides academic opportunities. recreational programs and proper facilities to aid the handicapped students in adjusting to college life. N . . .fr 1 ' i k rr ii I f R - f - 1 L' 5 K ' s fi yr 5 X. ' X- S Q S . g .... f ii J J .X i , W s A ., ' X I7