Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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University suffers growing pains Since the early sixties the university has undergone a period of rapid expansion. This expansion has taken place both in enrollment and physical development. In a time of change such as this, any institution suffers a few growing pains. Several attempts have been made to ease these growing pains, and among these efforts were several recent property acquisitions. In November, President Leestamper announced plans to purchase 500 acres of land eight miles north of Cape Girardeau, the McSpadden Ranch, to be used by the science department. Other plans for campus development which were discussed included a new physical education facility and a multipurpose building to serve the campus and the community. In October the university and the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission collected data which led to a recom- mendation for a service center in the Bootheel. 4Phy io lp

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May, 1977 PROGRESS MW we can make the change Through the enactment of Title IX, the women's athletic program has been given an opportunity for growth and development. The extent of the progress, however, will depend on Dr. john Schneiders' interpretation of the law and the action he takes in developing the program. nage 68 orking together Academic Reorganization Academic reorganization came about after a long period of consideration. The university was divided into six colleges and one school. Perhaps the greatest advantage of this decentralization will be increased efficiency in curriculum programming. page 122 PEOPLE Overpopulation With more than 8,000 students enrolled in '76, the most noticeable effects were dorm overcrowding and parking problems. More housing facilities, more parking lots and more classrooms were not necessarily the answers. page 184 PARTICIPATION N -1 . ' 1, -I ' x . . . I ' I. I . 44:24 '- '- . h fs-, A fa-f ,,,5,i'Q1 . . ., .5 , . 1 , I J I ' .i , 'F Q- I. c- . f - f- . A flame is sparked The newest social fraternity on campus now boasts 56 active members and will soon qualify for chapter status. page 268 Reorganization extends to student government and organizations Over sixty organizations exist on campus, expressing a wide variety of interests. This year the role of organizations changed drastically with the reorganization of the former Student Senate into a new governing body, the Student Government Association. This structural change gave fiscal power to SGA as well, and additional funding was granted to student groups. page 302 ig.

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51+ -I--. 2 'WW f'Q ' '-'Mfr-M Y f . - . Jfffz-- -s.i.f,e.,,l, Wm YW T4 ,Aj ' 164 W ,, 9-A-lun l . ' l K Z .dj 1. Observers of the inflation of the air-supported Bubble explore the dome moments after its erection on November 5. 2. One of over 670 graduate students exits the new graduate office at 538 N. Pacific. 3. The Bubb- le- before. 4. Cadet Karen Dwyer enters the recently acquired ROTC quarters at 400 N. Main Pacific. 5. Two students prepare to descend the steps of the philosophyflaw enforcement house at 814 Normal Street. 6. The new Migrant Service and Records Center, at 864 N. Henderson, is one of many services provided by the university to the surrounding community. Physical Development 5