Stephens College - Stephensophia Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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upon the shoulders of the director of admis- sions and his staff rests the responsihiHty of ac- quainting prospective students with Stephens and choosing those who will come to campus the following year. mr. gardner aims at na- tional, rather than sectional representation, and takes pride in the fact that girls from all parts of the world are able to meet here at stepnens and find common bases for friendship. mr. machin gardner, director of admissions. admissions mr. hackler mr. biser mr. myers mr. beltzig mr. amoldi mr. north mr. wilkerson mr. anselmo » . w . - ,JW- mms% as the work of the admissions counse- lor at Stephens is envisioned and prac- ticed, it exceeds merely promotional ac- tivities, the most valuable function of the admissions counselor is to encourage understanding and cooperation between the college and the families of the stu- dents, this responsibility draws him into many college activities, such as individu- al student guidance, curricular evalua- tion, and coordination of the Stephens program with requirements for advanced study. mr. carr, mr. gardner, mr. wible, mr. mc clard, mr. gallemore, mr. draper, mr. nus, mr. trefz. 23

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Sylvia tarantino, president of civic association. barbara mc connell, first vice-president of c. a.; clara Willis, second vice-president; Helen reeves, treasurer; and gretchen schwebs, secretary. Student government and social program credit for successfully placing emphasis on phases of living not touched by the academic program is due dr. merle c. prunty, who directs extra-class activities, the organization through c.a., of which he is the sponsor, the de- velopment of diversified interests and abilities in each student, the building of well-balanced programs with outside activity in careful proportion to school- room requirements are problems which dr. prunty has met with characteristic good nature and real understanding. the nine divisions of c.a. are independent council, board of publications, panhellenic council, council of class government, Stephens recreation associa- tion, student activity board, world citizenship organization, and senior sister council, lege, composed of the division heads, the residence hall presidents, executive board, and dr. prunty, is the governing body of c.a. consequently, Stephens girls are encouraged to find their extra-class ac- tivity in those areas which can contribute to their growth needs, and major interests. mrs. marian r. bilyea, director of the social program. dr. merle c. prunty, sponsor of civic association and of extra-class activity.

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business department as comptroller, mr. freese has charge of the business and plant operations of the college, among the things imder the care of this office are food servicing, buildings and grounds, cam- pus service board, cultural events office, and col- lege store. the purchasing department consolidates the procurement of material needs for the daih- functions of the college. mr. gordon p. freese, comptroller of the college, and mr. harry burge, the purchasing agent. among the duties of the director of buildings and grounds are plant inspection, maintenance, alterations and improve- ment of grounds, utility services, and general supervision of housekeeping services. the paymaster prepares and disburses all salaries and de- ducts and administers insurance and taxes. mr. marion hanley, director of buildings and grounds. mr. thomas a. utterback, bursar; and mrs. livingston, the assistant biu-sar. mrs. barton, paymaster 24