Quincy University - Gyrfalcon Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

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Trends in Teaching Reading Teachers from local schools became involved in Reading Improvement Program. In-Service reading institute for teachers of Quincy's pri- vate schools was held early in the year. Conducted by Miss Ann Mary Gullan, Director of the Quincy College Reading Center, the sessions themselves with diagnosis in reading. Attending were local teachers and volunteer parents involved in the reading improve- ment program. During the year, the Center handled as many as 64 youngsters at a time, many of Whom showed a marked improvement in a single semester. Education students served as tutors on a one-to-one basis. Lab-type workshop tackled general topic, Changing Trends In Teaching Reading. 5 Ann Mary Gullan, Director of the Reading Center, conducted workshop. 15 Student tutor, Carol Gronewold, like other academic helpers, worked in dividually with one youngster to raise his reading skills.

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J Registration Opened Academic Doors Registration for classes was a somewhat hectic experience for new students, while returned students merely had their pre-registration forms checked. A system of pre-registering students toward the close of the previous semester, cut down considerably long waiting lines for older students, and offered an opportunity of more efficient academic counseling to the Freshmen in their class schedules. New Academic Dean, Fr. Michael Crosby, completed registration forms with Kurt Spilker. Academic Advisor, Fr. Roger Lechtenburg, ironed out difficulties for one student. Financial Aid desk was heavily populated during Registration. Each registration was checked for accuracy and completeness.

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Homecoming Weekend Included , 5 F: iid? Q One of the Happenings in concert. Edith Sullivan and Loma Arentsen danced, early 1950 style. Jerry Sievers, Rich Lask and Dave Kelzenberg performed in the sing along. l 6