Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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The morning mail call keeps Ryle Hall desk worker Debbie Doyle, so., busy. Ryle hall became one of two residential colleges on cam- pus. A parallel perspective They moved me out of my room that I liked, because it was private, and gave it to a freshman. They didn't have to stand In line for it, and I did for two hours, — Tammy Erhart, so., said. The basic idea is interest- ing and stems from a concern for potential dropouts. Our philosophy isn't to interfere, but to make known that we are here to talk, advise, or what- ever the resident needs. I real- ly don't know if it will work, but we want people to know that we are here. We have to do things together other than just live. — Jim Thomas. Ryle South College professor said. I like it. It provides a good environment, but sometimes the rules are too strict, — Jason Dickus, fr., said.

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Instructors now included Liberal arts finally hit home, the homes of stu- dents that is. Last year Missouri and Ryle halls adopted the residential college system. The residential col- leges were designed to provide support for stu- dents in their personal lives and studies. This was accomplished by both increasing interac- tion between students and a combination of peer advisers and facul- ty- The residential col- lege will help support students academically, as well as emotionally and socially,” sopho- more Christy fitzmaurice said. Residential colleges re- placed resident advisers with peer advisers. Pre- viously an RA took re- sponsibility for an entire house (and about 60-90 students). Each house in the residential colleges had three PAs who were in charge of approxi- mately 20 students. The difference could be seen in the focus of their jobs. With 60 peo- ple to watch over, RAs were considered to be more of a disciplinary fi- gure, while the PAs were considered more of a friend. The ACPs (assistants to the college profes- sors) and the PAs pro- vide a sense of security for the residents, said freshman Leslie Jones. If I have a problem, I have people I can talk to.” Some students were not supportive of the residential colleges. Sophomore Laurie Rob- inson, who lived in Cen- tennial Hall, said, I would not be able to han- dle all the peer advisers. I think the RAs are intru- sive enough, but having one peer adviser for ev- ery 20 people is ridicu- lous.” While students were supposed to feel closer to their PAs than their RAs, the opposite had happened to junior Janet Orf, a resident of Ryle I'm not real close to my PA,” Orf said. In years before, I've been closer to my RA, but I think that is because I'm not used to the change. I don't like change so I'm trying to avoid it.” Residential colleges also included offices for academic planning coun- selors in the halls. The residential col- leges slowly and subtly provided changes and new opportunities for students, but did not drastically alter resi- dence hall life. ■ Assistant Professor in Pyle South College, David Cicotello, dines with residents. The program brought students and faculty to- gether in students' living environ- ment. In the comfort of her ham- mock. Peer Advisor Pita An- drus. so., studies Latin. The Pcsidential Colleges were mo- deled after similar programs at other universities. 8 Academi'

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I Pickier expands, study area created Missouri taxpayers provided approximately $14,275,000 for the Pickier Memorial Library addition, which was due to be completed in 1991. The gymnasium in Ophelia Parrish had been made into a temporary study hall due to the lack of study space in the library. The study hall, which held 84 seats, was projected to still be In use after the library was completed. When the library is done the study hall in Ophelia could be used as an art gallery or lec- ture hall. It's not permanent, Campus Planner Douglas Win- icker said. The renovation of the new study hall cost approximately $110,000. Dr. George Hartje, library di- rector, said the new computer system in the library cost about $60,000. Last year stu- dents received new library cards for checking out the li- brary’s books. If you are not currently en- rolled, you’re not in the cur- rent data base, so you can't borrow anything from the li- brary as a student, Hartje said. Hartje said library workers found the new system worked quicker. It provides us with more administrative informa- tion. We get an automatic printout of overdue notices so all we need to do is pop them into an envelope and mail them. he said. Some students, however, were skeptical. ”1 study in Ophelia all the time, fresh- man Tcrcssa Gardner said. I can study a hundred times bet- ter there than I can in the li- brary.” Pam Borage A parallel perspective vai iiotppno The silence of the quiet lounge induces sleep. The remodeled lounge donned a new image as a part of SUB renovations. natural light, tables and chairs add a different environ- ment In the lounge. Trees were rented to add to the decor. 0 Academics