Emporia State University - Sunflower Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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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

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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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DR. J. J. WEIGAND oversees the Special Events Department through which cultural and educational programs are brought to the Teachers College campus. AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS, Tom Ladwig is a key man in providing information to the collegeis many publics. I8 Field Services Is Many Things to Many People The Division of Field Services, under the direction of Dr. J. J. Weigand, is comprised of the Special Events Department, the Placement Bureau, the Publications Department and the Information Office. The Special Events Department strives to enlarge and enhance the cultural background of Teachers College students by presenting quality entertainment which provides academic, educational and broadening insights. Such presentations as the Broadway musical, Half a Sixpence, and noted lecturer, Tryone Guthrie, were but two of the out- standing features brought to the campus through the efforts of this department. Also sponsored by the Special Events Department are the travel lecture series, the coffee concerts, the Artist Series and special entertainment for Senior Day and Parents' Day. Under the direction of Boyd King, the Place- ment Bureau assists graduates in securing teaching and business positions. Seniors file credentials and references with the office which makes the in- formation available to prospective employers. BOYD KING, HEAD of the Placement Bureau, acts as an intermediary between graduates of the Teachers College and prospective employers.