Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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Student member — A represen- tative on the University Board of Regents. Susan Plassmeyer. sr. jots down notes prior to a meeting of the Pershing Society. — Photo by Joni Kuehl Stately function — The close of a luncheon gives Regents Myra Baiotto. Hilbum Fishback and Ralph Shain a chance to talk. The luncheon was held for Commission II. — Photo by Joni Kuehl Business os usuoJ — Free time after a meeting prompts Board of Regents member Robert Fenlon to discuss policies with John Bartling. associate professor of mathematics. — Photo by Joni Kuehl Academics = 20 = Regents

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Academics = 19 = Vice President and Deans

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Regent’s decisions support Academic supplements rapid growth of of the ife support cli The Value Added way needed a strong system for such an expanding academic program. The demands of a more rigorous curriculum called for pro- grams that would facilitate success in a student's academic endeavors. In response to a sense of need for such programs, the Board of Regents confirmed the im- plementation of three such programs — the renovation of Science Hall, another phase in the computerization of Pickier Memorial Library and the addition of Mental Official dialogue — Before entering the Commission II formal meeting. William Weber and iiilburn Fishback confer. The meeting was held in the Student Union Building. — Photo by Joni Kuchl Health services to the campus. The Board, composed of President Hilburn Fishback. Myra Baiotto. Robert Fen Ion, Falnh Shain. William Weber and Inks Franklin, contracted with a Chillicothe construc- tion company for $2.5 million in renovations on the north section of Science I lall. New equipment and updated classrooms and offices were expected to provide a stronger academic environ-ment. Along with an approval of renovations, the Board gave the go-ahead to three serv- ices of Pickier Memorial Library with the com- puterization of the card catalog circulation activities and book acquisition process. The change would replace the card catalog with computer-terminal catalogs and the I.D.-card-impression checkout with a bar code process. Baiotto said she supported the automation of the library services because, we’re really needing to play catch- up for a while (with other libraries).” She said the com- puterization would en- courage student use of the facilities. If its easy and convenient. I think students will use it better.” she said. Library resources were a basic foundation for all of the educational groups and effi- ciency and accessibility to students and faculty would be an important improve- ment. she said. A third aspect of the sup- port services involved the psychological well-being of students faced with the ever-increasing stress of col- lege life and growing respon- sibility that went along with it. The Board contracted with the Mark Twain Mental Health Center to offer its services to students, begin- ning halfway through the soring semester. Baiotto said tnere had always been a need for such a service, but the means of providing the service had not been available. — Steve Willis — University supporter Bos In the Quiet Lounge Board of Regents member Inks Franklin enjoys tea with an associate. Franklin was from Rockport. Mo. — Photo by Joni Kuehl Academics = 21 = Regents