Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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ACADEMICS Alumnus Robert T. Conley named University President by Lucille Del Tufo, Photos by Tom Ludington “What’s It All About?” Five University administrators reflect upon their jobs and offer opinions on Academics, Student Life, and Admissions at Seton Hall by Patrick McGovern, Michael Perillo, Cheryl Beardsley, Anthony Willet and Mark Wodzisz University registrar Marie Fitzsimmons retires by Cathy Lunz Career Days highlighted by professional advice by Bill Grau Debaters talk their way to successful season by Karen Yaremko Education and Business Schools celebrate 25 years by Patrick McGovern Senate endorses Computer Science, Criminal Justice degrees . . . by Kevin Davis Students intern at Cable TV Station by Carol Schepige Art internship prepares student for career by Beth Heutele Extracurricular activities keep student nurses busy by Karen Yaremko Social Work degree becomes a reality by Judy Pecoraro and Maria Spagnoletti 22 25 37 39 40 43 45 46 48 51 52 Academics 21

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Alumnus named 15th Robert T. Conley University President Having had more than 20 years of experience in the field of higher edu- cation, Dr. Robert T. Conley was named 15th President of Seton Hall University, the first layman in the school’s 121-year history. The 45- year-old organic chemist with a Ph.D. from Princeton University is an alum- nus of Seton Hall and taught in the Chemistry Department from 1961- 1967. After leaving Seton Hall in 1967, Conley went to Wright State Univer- sity in Ohio and served as Chairman of the Chemistry Department, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering, and since 1974 Vice President and Di- rector of Planing and Development. Conley is “enthusiastically happy about returning to the Hall,’’ a school that he feels is “steeped in tradition, which is vital to a healthy University.’’ He thinks that being an alumnus will be helpful in maintaining the tradi- tions of the institution. “They were important to me as a student,’’ he re- marked, “and a significant part of the educational experience I took away. “Our goal is to offer a high quality education in the context of a Catholic University. That’s why students come here,’’ he said. “There are no ‘walk- ons’ — students come here because of the kind of institution it is,’’ the new president added. Although his four year term did not officially begin until August 15, 1977, Conley visited the South Orange cam- pus almost weekly after his appoint- ment. “I’ve spent time trying to discover the perceptions, impressions and ex- pectations of the students, faculty and administrators for their University.’’ he related. He also went to work immedi- ately on some of the college’s most Left: Dr. Robert T. Conley listens to a faculty member’s question at one of his initial meetings with members of the University community. Opposite page: The new president, a noted or- ganic chemist, reflects on his new position. Skil- led in financial affairs, one of his first priorities is improved fund-raising. 22 Academics