Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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College hierarchy occupy new posts Dr. Robert Cooley, dean of the college, has effeciently carried out his four-fold responsibility. The four areas for which he was responsible, as chief administra- tor of academic administration, were H the academic program, 2t student per- sonnel, 3t registrar, and 4t academic resources taudio-visual material, eth Wayne Kraiss, vice-president of financial affairs, served as corporation treasurer for the college. He was also responsibie for the areas of public relations, institu- tional services and accounting. Kraiss was instrumental in procuring finances for the new cafeteria, Krause and Wal- ther Halls. Dr. Don Argue, dean of students, had an extremely busy year as chief of stu- dent affairs. Among his major tasks were handling student personal services such as housing, clinical services, and guidance. He also supervised student government, classes, clubs, and organi- zations. Argue believed that the dorm situation developed a total environment for learn- ing. With this philosophy in mind, he sought to resolve major disciplinary cases involving the EC student. Upper left, Dr. Robert Cooley, dean of the college; lower left, Dr. Don Argue, dean of students; lower right, Wayne Kraiss, vice-president of financial affairs. 45

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President, administrator, dorm mate, and thummy99 The concern and dedication which Presi- dent J. Robert Ashcroft has long held for the students came out most strongly this year when he participated in the Harvest Festival as a dummy for ventriloquist Fred Pettet and when he spent a week in Krause Hall rapping with the male students. Ashcroft received a standing ovation for his act, but more than for his perfor- mance, the ovation was for an adminis- trator who the students realized genuine- Iy cared. Ashcroft's administrative functions con- sisted of streamlining the organization of the college and improving opportuni- ties for individuals to become involved in some facet of Christian service. Unlike presidents of many colleges and universities, President Ashcroft main- tained a high degree of rapport with the students during the crises on a majority of college campuses. Upper right, President J. Robert Ashcroft keeps busy in his daily administrative activities; bottom 'Eft. he raps with Delton Judd in Krause Hall; and, bottom right, he plays the dummy for ventriloquist Fred Pettet.

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46 I , m K .' 1'. . l 3 E 1 Above, Leland Despain, acting dean of records and registration; upper right, Donna Cole, coordinator of registration; center right, Frances Berkihiser, library director; lower right, Harland Kingsriter, director of admissions. Division of records adjusts In accordance with the entire reorgani- zation of the college, the offices of the registrar, admissions, and library took a momentous step in up dating their divisions. Leland Despain, acting dean of the division of records and registration saw several major changes in his de- partment. A body computer was install- ed for use in the Fall and according to Despain, its performance proved highly satisfactory. Another major innovation in the regis- trar's office was the use of microfilm. This change gave the division more space and helped alleviate the problem of maintaining past records. to reorganization Serving as library director and as assoc- iate professor of library science, Frances Berkihiser helped initiate several innova- tions in her department. The addition of a new circulation desk in the main floor lobby along with a new art display cabinet, were just a few of the modifications that gave the library a fresh new iook. Harland Kingsriter, director of admis- sions also experienced a few unexpected shifts in his own area of supervision. A total of 1,120 students enrolled in the college, 429 of those coming in as Freshmen.