Stephens College - Stephensophia Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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From Fifty states and twenty-three countries, we become one. Mr. David Carr, Mr. Eugene Sporer, Mr. Brice Leech, Mr. Everett Gourley, Mr. Leo Linsenbarth, Mr. Elmer Nus. Mr. Harry Biser and Admissions Counselors spent the majority of their time this year interviewing promising college students. The counselors de- livered recommendations of approval based on 1 F-1 grades, test scores, and personal attributes to the Board of Admissions. Counselors considered these applicants' personalities and common interest in the selection of rooms and roommates. Stephens College Counselors continued to take the Well being of the new Susies to heart by regular- ly checking their schedules, grades and progress throughout the year. f ,f' V ROW 1: Mr. Clark Stutler, Mr. Harry Biser, Mr. Vern Fegley, Mr. Roy Gallemore, ROW 2: Mr. Hardin Wfilkerson, Mr. Don Spitz, Mr. Norm Peters. 19

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The academic leaders take us one step closer to the door of instruction f33'3. 1 '74 .f x 1 ' ,gtg l Hi , sf Dean James G. Rice, the man knowing what, why and who confers with secretary, Mrs. Jean Carr. Testing begins with the deans of instruction and culminates with the individual student. V 'dem K- at t.,,ei-mis, G. ts,, i n s y V W. 1 Q '---sf Assistant Dean of Instruction James Nesmith administers the self study program for the college. Dr. James C. Rice, dean of instruction, cooperated with various institutions of higher learning to achieve educational improve- ments. He participated in conferences at Shimer College and Bard College in connection with the Union for Research and Experimentation in Higher Education and brought new ideas to Stephens. Dean Rice's administrative duties included work with the di- rector of the Stephens College Library, the Instructional Services, thc registrar, the director of educational development, and the five division chairmen. He was also responsible for the academic section of the Stephens College Bulletin. 'al find Stephens the liveliest and most imaginative college l'Ve ever known . . ., said Mr. James N. Nesmith, assistant dean of instruction. Nesmith worked with Dr. James G. Rice, dean of instruction, on the major concerns of the school. One of these, a serious teacher shortage in the country, stimulated the Teacher Preparation Program which will encourage Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts students to enroll in educational courses at the University of Missouri and receive a teacher's certificate.

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Mr. Dean Funk advises those students who seek help in planning for the future. es, -N Dr. Eugene Shepard, head of the' service, counsels students with scholastic problems as well as those with personal conflicts. Mrs. Bernice Williamson serves as the counselor for students wishing to transfer. AdV1C6 and counsel The Counseling Service, administered by Dr. Eugene L. Shepard and associates, Mrs. Bernice Williamson and Mr. Dean Funk, co-ordinated all professional counseling and testing services on an individual and group basis for Stephens students. The five counselors and staff assisted over fifty per cent of the students with all types of problems ranging from emotional and adjustment conflicts to vocational and educa- tional interests. Annually the Counseling Service has maintained an extensive catalogue library for students interested in transfer information. The Counseling Service, available to all stu- dents, provided the campus with effective guid- ance in all areas of college and personal life. - J' H11