Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Dr. E. Sterl Phinney, Registrar and Director of Admissions, usually finds himself engulfed in mail. Prospective students pen their qualifications, aspira- tions, and admiration for Tay- lor in hopes of becoming a part of the student body. All of Dr. Phinney ' s energies are not directed toward admis- sions. He is also the guardian of grade sheets; the compiler of grade points. Mid-term warning slips and final grade reports are his responsibility. Dr. Phinney is also Professor of History and teaches a class each semester. In anticipation of the campus relocation, Dr. Phinney and his family recently moved to Fort Wayne. From there Dr. Phin- ney commutes to his office on the Upland campus. i RUSSELL CLARK, Admissions Counselor, marks a route before leaving on one of his many trips to visit prospective students. NAOMI MOORE, Secretary to the Registrar, performs a variety of tasks related to admissions and academic recording. E. Sterl Phinney directs admissions and academic records PROCESSING THE APPLICATIONS of new students is one of thte many responsibilities of Dr. E. Sterl Phinney, Registrar and Director of Admissions. 27

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A brief conversation with Mr. Paul Keller, Business Manager, reveals his easy-going manner- ism. Underneath this apparent imperturbability lies a vital concern for campus proceed- ings. Mr. Keller ' s major respon- sibility is to maintain a careful hold on the financial reins of Taylor. He and his staff admin- ister the school budget, handle student loans, and oversee the finances of several student or- ganizations. When he came to Taylor nine- teen years ago, Mr. Keller as- sumed his first position as Pro- fessor of Voice. Today, leading the congregational singing and directing the choir in the Up- land Methodist Church give evidence that he continues his interest in music. KEEPING A FINANCIAL RECORD of each student and handling accounts of campus organizations are included various duties of Doris Burress, Betty Heitz, Mabel Gallaher, and Virginia Cline, Business Office staff. the Financial concerns occupy the time of Paul D. Keller PAUL D. KELLER, Business Manager, spends many hours at his desk directing the financial and business affairs of the growing college. 26

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Henry Nelson counsels and advises students MAINTAINING PERSONAL CONTACT with students and their problems characterizes the position of Mr. Henry Nelson, Dean of Students. PHYLLIS BATTICE, Secretary to Dean of Students, makes appoint- ments, handles correspondence and keeps student records for Mr. Nel- son. Although cramped and crowd- ed, the office of the Dean of Students is often filled with the heartbeat of Taylor. Mr. Henry Nelson occupies the po- sition of mediator, counselor and disciplinarian. The Dean of Students ' chief concern is the consistent de- velopment of a mature Chris- tian character within each stu- dent. He is first able to intro- duce this objective through the new student orientation pro- gram each fall. From there his work is primarily in the area of personal guidance, and stu- dents are encouraged to share their concerns and inquiries with him. Vital interaction between stu- dent and administrator can produce understanding and help foster maturity. Mr. Nel- son is called upon to exercise justice in mediation and pa- tience in his close contacts with students through Student Personnel Services.