Ohio Wesleyan University - Le Bijou Yearbook (Delaware, OH)

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RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES 1, Miss Barbara Main gets information from the files while Marianna DeSpain and Mr. Van Valkenburgh discuss future religious programs. ' The Office of Religious Activities manifests its obiectives in many ways. lt is the administrative center for the Chapel Committee and also works out the administrative details for the Merrick Lectures, a yearly program of lectures which is one of the oldest and most respected in the field of religious thought in the world. The Religious Emphasis Days also originate from the Office of Religious Activities as do the two annual convocations each academic year. Perhaps some of the lesser known but equally important activities of the Office are its programs of volunteer leadership in local churches, consultation in Religious Education, and co- ordinating the International Speakers Bureau. As a Christian centered organization, the Office of Religious Activities is also entrusted with denominational relationships and pre- professional fellowships. An activity seldom considered a function of the Office is its personality centered program of counseling and hospital visitations. The members of this staff devote a minimum of three hours per day to personal coun- seling and to maintaining contacts with Wesleyan students in the University infirmary and Jane M. Case Hospital. Reverend Gay takes time to keep abreast of the latest trends in religion and religious education.

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T- ' +' T ' ' , l .c .... 'ee.,....i- 1 - .1-... ,L..,...e.e.4....z.4.lil-.........g:Jg-.l Dean lngraham is the coordinator of student affairs and activities. ADMISSIONS The Admissions Office handles the far-reaching task of student recruitment. Under the capable direction of Fred Pollock, the Admissions Office supervises all stages in the process leading to the actual acceptance of a new student. Members of the staff prepare informative literature concerning the University and process hundreds of applications each year. ln addition to this task, the Office represents Ohio Wesleyan University at both Ohio and National Counseling Association programs and High School College Day Conferences. Perhaps the most interesting iob delegated to the Admissions Office is to act as host for the University. Whenever a visitor arrives, it is the responsibility of the Admissions staff to see that he is taken on a tour of campus, attends classes, meets students and faculty, has a place to stay, and in general, enioys his visit to Ohio Wesleyan. Each year the fine work of the Admissions Office is reflected in the superior caliber of the freshman class. REGISTRAR-DEAN OF STUDENT PERSONNEL The University Registrar and Dean of Student Personnel, Dr. Allan C. Ingraham, is a familiar and popular man on the campus scene. As Registrar, he is in charge of enrolling all students and certifying graduation, credit hours and point averages, a iob which requires both tact and skill. A grad- uate of Tufts, he has been at Ohio Wesleyan since l9-47, and as Registrar he has been instrumental in simplifying the traditionally rigorous registration process into an effi- cient and comparatively uncomplicated system. As Dean of Student Personnel, Mr. lngraham deals with any type of problem that affects campus life. These duties include solv- ing problems which arise between students and faculty, instituting and helping to revise school policy, and supervis- ing such matters as student iobs, parking permits, and chapel cuts. ' In addition to his many duties as Registrar and Dean, Dr. lngraham manages to find time to serve as chairman of the Education Department and to teach several education classes. Director of Admissions Fred Pollock discusses an application with Ad- missions Counselors Craig Willis, Ralph Hoffines, and Dan Butler.

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Ohio Wesleyan's Charles Elihu Slocum Library, dedicated in l898, progressed from one bookcase of 700 volumes in 1844 to a library housing over 270,000 volumes, periodicals, pamphlets and documents. Slocum Library is generally considered one of the finest libraries in the country. One of the unique features of the Library is the Treasure Room located on the third floor. Examples of various stages of the development of recorded thought are on display, and the exhibits range from clay tablets made in 2400 B.C. to early printing. Also shown are the famous Walt Whitman and Browning Memorabilia collections. lf The staff of Slocum Library. Miss Virginia Kirk, Miss Mildred McElroy, Mrs. Mathelle Williams, Mrs. Robert Smith, and Mr. John Reed. SLOCUM LIBRARY Dr. John Herrold Lancaster is the Director of Slocum Library. The use of the library facilities leads a student who is looking for a book first to the card catalogue and then into the stacks where his search is rewarded.