Rochester Community College - Rajuco Yearbook (Rochester, MN)

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Administrators Guide Many College Activities Administrators at RCC helped coordinate the various phases of the college environment during 1973-74. Dean of Instruction Dr. Verlyn Heldt oversaw all courselschedluling and planning. Several new classes were offered during the year. Dean of Students, Mr. Richard Clugston, saw to it that all student services functioned to the best advantage of stu- dents. Special attention was given to the shortage of student housing and getting the community concerned. Also, a Di- rector of Veteran Affairs, Mr. Tony Cannella was installed at RCC. Veteran Affairs was financed by the federal govern- ment. College admittance and academic progress records were the concern of Registrar, Mr. james Wignes. Mr. Cortlandt Frye helped the community become aware of programs avail- able at RCC. Supervision of evening and summer programs were in the hands of Mr. jerry Dabler. Mr. Robert Wise co- ordinated thc many student activities and committees. Cortland! Frye Public Information Registrar Community Services

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ig, President Charles Hill reviews his appointment book with his secretary, Mrs. Elaine Gittus. Hill: Community Dedication Precedes Name Change The name change from Rochester State junior College to Rochester Community College was officially made by the state legislature during 1973. President Charles Hill said, The changes should have been made years ago. We have been a comprehensive community college for three decades. Many of our students are vocational and career oriented. There has been some confusion over the name change. It takes a little while to get readjusted but the col- lege still operates in the same a manner as before. President Hill sighted several reasons for increased en- rollment this year. Allied health programs are rapidly grow- ing areas. The Nursing Program, Med Lab Technicians and Respiratory Therapy have drawn many to RCC. En- rollment in our Marketing Program is high because Rochest- er has a very fine retail trade center. Also the opening of several new campus buildings has been appealing. Nationally RCC has agood reputation. RCC is one of the few charter members left in the American Association of junior Colleges. According to President Hill, Our national reputation speaks for itself. Our academic standards are of high quality. RCC transfer students have done well all over the country and this word gets around. When asked if RCC would ever become a four year in- stitution President Hill said, We have no ambitions to become a four year college. We will remain a community college but will cooperate with senior divisions. Our pur- pose is to educate freshmen and sophomores for transfer programs and vocational careers.