Mid America Nazarene University - Conestoga Yearbook (Olathe, KS)

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Dr. R. Curtis Smith President During these ten years my slogan has been The Col- lege is for the Student. Our policies, planning and pro- grams are in the students' interest. With the student in mind we are now attempting to combine our strong liberal arts program with vocational and occupational programs. In our tenth year we added degree programs in nursing, agriculture and home econo- ,- i , 5 .,, mics. A study is underway to add a degree in engineering. ' V 2,5 ' - lf Recently the faculty voted to expand the Office Admin- ..--- 5 istration program to a three-track secretarial major includ- ing Professional Secretary, Legal Secretary, and Medical Secretary. We have always stressed job-oriented programs. Our leading departments as to size are Religion fpastors, evangelists, missionaries, christian education, etc.,J Business Administration and Teacher Education. All of these are areas training for a vocation in life. Next fall we are planning a career building to house career programs. Plans are to add other sophisticated career programs. An article in U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT, Uanuary 16, 1978j says, Although college remains a FINANCIALLY REWARD- ING INVESTMENT, the fringe benefits of higher education-better jobs, happier homes, and generally fuller lives-are even more signifi- cant. Howard R. Bowen, economist, after an intensive study, concludes: The total monetary and non-monetary return from higher educa- tion in all its aspects exceed the cost by several times. I agree with these statements, but the bottom line regarding how college pays off is the spiritual benefits at Mid-America Nazarene College. We promise students more personalized attention. We are more creative and inovative than most schools. We care and the future is bright. MANC is for the student. R. Curtis Smith 82

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Academic Dimensions

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Dr. Jerry Ketner Assistant to the President DIFFERENT WHERE IT COUNTS! Education DOES make a difference. Within the past several years serious questions have been raised about the worth of a college education. In scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers, critics have taken higher education to task for not meeting the employment needs of its graduates or of the job market. NEWSWEEK magazine's cover pictured two graduates in cap and gown, one shoveling dirt and the other using a power hammer. The caption was, Who Needs College? Despite cries to the contrary, I believe a college education is more important than ever and there is no better bargain, no better invest- ment in the future of men and women than higher learning. Some decisions are difficult, like choosing the right college-precisely, an UN- COMMON college-a college with the philosophy Different Where It Counts. Our college is uncommon in today's college market and we plan to keep it that way. Three areas are crucial to meet this objective: flj Spiritual fervor Cand we don't apologize for this priorityjg C25 Academic excellence fventuresonie and innovative, thanks to the creative ,minds and expertise of our Academic Dean and dedicated facultyg and Q35 Contagious enthusiasm Cthose individuals who are fortunate to achieve the most in life are envariably activated by enthus- iasm. Enthusiasm is infectious and so is the lack of itj. Come see us and you will find all three. Colleges, like churches and businesses, seldom rise above the level of leadership. President Smith provides quality leadership which makes harmony, high morale, and right timing for progress a reality. WHAT IS PUBLIC RELATIONS? Certainly it is not a new philosophy, program, or profession. It is not back slapping, putting on a good front, or even wearing a broad smile. It is not agreeing with people to make them feel good, or some utopian way of winning friends and influencing people. I believe it is simply doing the right thing in the right way and letting people know about it. Precisely, Public Re- lations is DOING and TELLING, building bridges of communication, both on campus and across our educational zone. As Assistant to the President with responsibility for the many aspects of development, I recognize that progress and success is not achieved at the planning session. Rather, it is the efficient and effective carrying out of those plans. Now in our 10th anniversary year, we intend to maintain a philosophy of CONQUEST not SURVIVAL. When you are committed to a college that is different where it counts and recognize that we're still building a reputation not resting on one, this makes the time and effort invested worthwhile. JERRY KETNER ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT