Illinois Wesleyan University - Wesleyana Yearbook (Bloomington, IL)

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James R. Barbour, M.S., Florida State University . . Registrar. As university registrar, James Barbour, approaches his position with the philosophy that his office is designed as a service to students and the faculty, with all functions re- volving around the maintenance of student records. Present- ly, three copies of each student's record are on file, including two on microfilm. Technical duties associated with the regis- trar include: the recording of grades, scheduling of room assignments, and the organizing of registration procedures. In accordance with university regulations, this office also checks for graduation requirements, and notifies seniors of their candidacy for graduation. Implementation of computer programming has resulted in a more efficient distribution of grades, and in the elimina- tion of one clerical post. Ideally the computer will eventually be utilized to prepare a complete transcript of a student's record each time grades are tabulated, thus providing an automatic check for graduation requirements. Ronald Campbell . . . Bookstore manager. Serving consecutively as both Manager of the University Bookstore and of the Central Office Services is Ronald Campbell. In his first year as Bookstore Manager, Mr. Campbell revised operations extensively with the goal of providing more efficient service at a lower cost to the student. The major function of the Bookstore is to provide the needed textbooks and supplies to the student, not in com- peting with commercial establishments in selling novelties and other material. New procedures were implemented this year to handle the rush of students at the beginning of each semester. A provision was made for a new system of dis- counts for the faculty and increased consultation with the faculty as well as students was sought. The second aspect of Mr. Campbell's responsibilities con- cerns the Central Office Services, located in Holmes Hall, which provides supplies and office equipment to the faculty. In addition it makes available duplication and printing services to the faculty and students. The office also serves as the university mail service, directing both the flow of U.S. and campus mail. jfgi it 1 'tt' r N Q l :'-'fir' ,H W, ,L ..... TEH , 1 I-4 Ii YE mx vm , V, 'J s ,ggi :QQ ,,,w,,WM,,,.. wx... 57. Q 5' X if H ig . M it . , lf- ' e- f- it V . if il , it ' mmf? in 'rm wmmu XX .5 ggwiit-..fMf1.,, Wr i t I ..... u .ww Ss -xxx i

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-v-v nqpmvzv Anne lVIeierhofer, lVI.A., Northwestern University . . Career Planning. Established to help each student adequately prepare him- self for career opportunities, the newly created Career Plan- ning Office, under the direction of Anne Meierhofer, is an extension of the former Placement Office. Though still retaining responsibility for arranging job interviews for seniors, the Career Planning Office stresses the importance of providing career guidance prior to the senior year. The scheduling of informal seminars is designed to bring together business representatives and students, of all classes, for indepth question and answer sessions. In a re- laxed atmosphere interested students may learn first-hand of job opportunities and requirements which enable them to include in their curriculum courses which fulfill the em- ployment standards. In retrospect, the various aspects of this office have pre- pared the student 'cto best use his education and talents, while deriving the greatest personal satisfaction from his life's vocation? Lynn Nichelson, lVI.S., Indiana University . . . Di- rector of Student Financial Aid. Rising costs in higher education have contributed to the influence of the Financial Aid Office in determining whether a student will enroll at IWU and have increased the responsi- bilities of Lynn Nichelson, Director of Student Financial Aid. Of the 1650 students on campus, approximately 1,000 or 60 per cent are recipients of some form of financial assistance through grants, loans, or work programs. Increasingly, gift aid is extended on the basis of financial need rather than academic excellence, in accordance with the policy that any qualified student's total financial need will be met. Despite the many regulations involved, the Financial Aid Office works to avoid classification as a business function of the University. Their goal is to respond to each student as an individual, providing him with the advice and counseling necessary to make it possible for him to attend Illinois Wesleyan.

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Ed Alsene . . . Director of Publicity and Sports Information When it comes to interpreting the university and its pro- grams to the surrounding community, Ed Alsene is in a crucial position. As Director of Publicity and Sports ln- formation, it is his responsibility to breach the gap between campus and community. In order that the university main- tain an open, working relationship with the media, all aspects of a situation must be reported. Thus the bitter must be con- veyed along with the sweet. His job is made difficult by the fact that he must keep this in mind while releasing information concerning athletic, academic, and extracurricular achievements of the various members of the academic community. Some 9,000 news out- lets, including hometown newspapers for all students, must be carefully furnished with various news releases. lt's a sizeable job, but one that must be carried out efficiently if Wesleyan is to maintain its place in the community. 9? Jerry Bidle . . . Director of Public Relations From the current Senate happenings to releases on the Fine Arts Department to the coverage of special events, public awareness is directed towards the creation of the total image of the university by the Director of Public Relations, Jerry Bidle. Though new to campus life, Mr. Bidle's previous broadcast experience provides a background for his efforts in establish- ing a permanent oral history of Illinois Wesleyan. Eventually to be housed in the library for use by students and faculty, the oral history will be comprised of discussions and inter- views with visiting dignitaries and prominent alumni. In- cluded among the first tapes are the Borman news confer- ence, and interviews with NBA basketball star Bill Russell, former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, and Illinois Lt. Governor Paul Simon. Mr. Bidle expressed the belief that an oral library would bring to life Wesleyan's history for future students.