Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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Park College Board of Trustees: Back Row (1 to r.)—S. Turner Allen; Jerry C. Runkle (RLDS Church Liaison); D. Irvine Walker. Middle Row—Hunter P. Davis (Honorary Trustee); Hugh B. McAfee, Jr.; William A. Piedimonte (Chairman of the Board); Robert P. Corbett; Paul H. Bowman; Ralph E. Blackman; Hubert L. Rowlands (College Attorney); Robert A. Bollier. Front Row—Donald J. Breckon; Janet L. Pollock; Louise L. Morden; Betty T. Turner; Adalain L. Taylor; Stephen A. Zahner; Philip D. Wheeler; Calvin V. French BOARD OF TRUSTEES 9

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Vice Presidents Vice President Dean of Faculty Harry A. Blanton, a native of St. Louis, was graduated from University of Notre Dame with a major in English and earned a J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law. He received his master of arts in English from Loyola University of Chicago and his Ph.D. in higher educa¬ tion administration from St. Louis University. Blanton came to Park in the summer of 1984 as Vice President Dean of Faculty and has held that position since. “I like the self-confidence students here develop. It could be the close interaction with the faculty,” Blanton said. Vice President for College Relations Charles J. “Chuck” Edwards is one of the two Park graduated vice presidents. Edwards received his bachelor’s degree at Park in 1942 and returned to Park in 1958 as Director of Alumni Relations. He left Park in 1968 “to give the first alumni president, Donald Mackenzie, a chance to develop the alumni program.” Edwards returned to Park in 1979 as Vice President for College Relations. BOON SIANG LEE Paul Gault, Vice President for Business Affairs. Vice President Dean for the School for Community Education: “The promotion man,” John A. Smith, came to Park in 1985 as an Admissions Counselor and was then promoted to Assistant Director of Admissions. Before accepting his current position as Vice President Dean for the School for Community Education, Smith also served as the Director of Weekend College and Dean of Admissions and Weekend College. Smith graduated from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg with a bachelor of science in education. He received his master of science in education at Kansas State University in Manhattan and his Ed.D. in school administration from University of Kansas in Lawrence. 9+0 8 VICE PRESIDENTS

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Enrollment up If there’s strength in numbers, full time, students must be enrolled stands at 2852. MRCS figures for Park is stronger this semester. The in at least 12 credit hours. this time last year were not new figures suggest that for the Full-time enrollment at this time available. second year enrollment is up at last year was 338 and part-time Park, a sight administrators love was 102. to see. One reason for the enrollment Lisa Renee Hall According to the registrar’s increase is the new nursing pro¬ office, home campus total stu- gram initiated on campus this dents enrolled for the 1987 fall year. There are 34 students in the semester is 481, compared to 447 nursing program, 28 considered for fall 1986. full-time students. Full-time enrollment is 375, and Current enrollment in the Military part-time is 106. To be considered Resident Center System (MRCS) June Withers tells Mamie Ludwig she has to get a sticker for her car. Freshman Kenneth Khoo is puzzled with the long registration line. Phil Greer, not partly hidden, makes sure he signs the correct form. BOB MATTHEWS 10 REGISTRATION