Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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Sei{f-SUccUf In the spring of 1965, the Board of Trustees instituted a program of self-study under the direction of Dr. Donald M. Mackenzie, This was an attempt to look forward to the future by defining and determining Park ' s role, character, and function in that future. As a result. Dr. Mackenzie became involved and active in Park affairs and talked with most students and faculty. In the spring the results of the study were announced. One of the first steps in insuring this future was the an¬ nouncement of a new Park President: Dr. Mackenzie. Dr. Donald M. Mackenzie Mrs. Anne van Wagner, Secretary ! As Campus Minister, Dr, John H, Patton is concerned with and is in contact with all facets of Park life. He is in charge of the campus church, and has established an active United Campus Christian Fellowship. Most importantly he counsels students in their various academic, social, or religious problems. Dr. John H. Patton, Campus Pastor 23

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The Registrar is in charge of the academic life at Park. This office sets up schedules of classes and examinations and then must deal with registration problems concerning them. Also it is concerned with the enroll¬ ment and keeps enrollment re¬ cords. Finally, its main task is the keeping of student tran¬ scripts and the processing and sending of grades both at mid¬ semester and at the end of each semester. Edwin O ' Brien, Registrar New students are approached through the Admissions Office. This office works with students desiring admission to Park and those interested in Park, in set¬ ting up interviews and campus tours. Mr. Honeycutt and his staff see that the catalogue and other admissions material are published and available. The biggest task of the Ad¬ missions Office is the processing and handling of applications, test scores, and recommendations of students desiring admission to Park. Carol Brenner, Assistant to the Director 22 William Honeycutt, Director of Admissions

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De Colonel Snyder awards Richard Wood a Distin¬ guished Service Award. The Military Degree Completion Program is a program whereby men from the armed services are i|i able to complete their college degrees. Most of the j men lack from a semester to a year in receiving | a degree. Often they are transferred in the middle j of their studies, and usually have to return to them [ after many years away. Most of them work in the | fields of economics, history, or political science; and ;i after graduation, have better chances for promotion, | I; Robert L. Snyder, Director of Academic Programs for Military Personnel Carol O ' Donnell, Secretary to the Director