South Dakota State College - Jack Rabbit Yearbook (Brookings, SD)

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...b ' D i 59.1. F '51 -A -4.4-1-. a. Cf- f l vi PresMenf fi17fon Af. Briggs Dr. Hilton M. Briggs has been president of South Dakota State University for more than 1 1 years. In this position he is the chief administrative officer. He works with the selection of staff members which includes all 1,200 employees of the university community, not just the instructors. His part is giving consent or approval. The SDSU budget is one of his concerns. He is grateful for his dedicated staff which does not always get the credit it deserves. All of the additions or alterations at State can be attributed to Briggs as the overall administrative officer. One accomplishment which he made personally was the revision of his book entitled Modern Breeds of Livestock. The third edition of this book was released in January. If one rises early enough in the morning, he may possibly see Briggs on his daily jog of one to two miles. Sports interest him as well as fishing and hunting. He also likes photography and travel. His chief interest is horses: this is proven by the fact that he owns 15 horses.

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David Pearson Assistant to tne President As David Pearson's title, assistant to the president. indicates, he is the president's right-hand man. From time to time he receives assignments from the president for which he is responsible. In times of the president's absence from the campus, Pearson fills the vacancy. There are 18 committees on which he serves for the president. He also is overseer of Student Personnel and Office of Admissions and Records. The legal matters of SDSU are taken care of by him: he works with contracts, drafting bills which the South Dakota Board of Regents submit to the Legislature, and handling questions concerning insurance coverage. Another one of his concerns is the public image of SDSU. One of the most vivid accomplishments to come from Pearson's office this year was that of an increase in the quantity and quality of Harding Lectures. Three additional lectures were presented. He worked along with others on the resident hall hours. Cooperation with Student Affairs Committee led to the development of a list of regulations for fraternities and sororities, making for better University relations with these organizations. The Housing and Food Service Committees were combined to enhance their effectiveness. Some progress, though not physical, was made toward a new student center and a physical education center. fillf I ,4 ne. , ...si f' jj. I' ll. t S0u,H 5AKOl : ' - ,ff-. EX James Pedersen Adnussions and Records ' The Office of Admissions and Records is directed by James Pedersen. There are three areas under his direction. First is high school relations. This includes the College Days held in high schools and the events presented on campus for the benefit of prospective students. During the past year approximately 6.500 prospects were contacted. Second is admissions. It is through his office that all application papers are channeled. Registration is one of Pedersen's headaches. The third and final area under his direction is records. lt is to his office that the grades are sent to be recorded, and here the all important GPA is derived. Upperclassmen testify to the achievements of Pedersen: they saw the simplification of registration confusion this past year. Pre-registration and computer usage were the keys to success in this accomplishment. Revisions were made in the grade report system. Parents received their copies of grades much more rapidly. The reports indicated the present cumulative GPA. rather than theprevious semester's, as traditionally done. The most tangible achievement was that of office expansion and reorganization. Hall space was converted into a waiting room for joint usage by the Offices of Admissions and Records and Student Personnel, creating more space for the two offices.