Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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Condit Works Through School Year Faced with financial problems, administrative changes, and faculty cutbacks, Prelsident Condit worked his way through the 1978-1979 school year. Early in the fall semester it was realized that because of the finan¬ cial difficulties that Park was hav¬ ing, cutbacks would have to be made. Condit worked with the new¬ ly appointed board of trustees, the instructors, and the REDS church to find ways to save money in order to keep Park open. Condit had to set priorities and weigh odds before he signed the final papers which led to the dismissal of instructors in ev¬ ery department, abolition of ma¬ jors, and budget cutbacks. During this time, Condit was also aiding in the smooth transition of moving the acting Dean, Harry Dennis, to the office of Vice Presi¬ dent and bringing in Barbara Hig¬ don to fill the then vacant office of Dean of Students. Right: Secretary to the President, Carol Smith. President Condit

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Ch D... Registration was time consuming and payment decisions difficult. Time conflicts were frustrating and instructors irritating. Term papers had to be written and exams studied for. Information had to be gathered and profs pleased. Formulas had to be memorized and equations figured out. Typing skills had to be improved and handwriting deciphered. Group projects were decided upon and deadlines met. Discussions were participated in and lectures listened to. Recitals were given and speeches delivered. Schedules were renovated and failure slips distributed. Mistakes were made and apathy heightened. Emotional stress went beyond the data gathering process, indeed beyond attending the classes.

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Far left: President Harold Condit. Left: Vice President Harry Dennis. Below: Secretary to the Dean, Toni Griggs. Bottom right: Dean of Students Barbara Higdon.