University of Akron - Tel Buch Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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Student Services new advisers in Student Services this year. Miss Crouch came to The University of Akron from Ohio State University where she recently completed her Master's in Guidance and Counseling. As an under- graduate at University of Kentucky, Miss Crouch was President of Delta Delta Delta, her sorority, a mem- ber of Mortar Boardg and recipient of the Sullivan Medallion, awarded annually to an outstanding senior woman. Currently she is a member of the National Association of Women Deans and Counselors. Mr. Stafford came to The University of Akron after serving as Assistant Dean of Men at Ohio Wesleyan. He belongs to National Education Association, Indiana State Teachers Association, and the National Associa- tion of Student Personnel Administrators. He is married and has two children. Dean Hansford serves on various University of Ak- ron committees in which he attempts to present the students' point of view. Some of these are the Execu- tive Committee, University Council, School Awards and Loans Committee. He is chairman of the Extra- curricular Activities Committee. In his professional Held he belongs to the American Personnel and Guid- ance Association, National Association of Student Per- sonnel, and the American Psychology Organization. Outside of the University he is interested in the United Fund, belongs to its Citizens Budget Committee. Also he spends much time with his son and daugh- ter. He is active in outdoor activities such as swim- ming and ice skating. Row I: J. Fox, lfflw l.' ', I Paul. lllfr, K VCQ3: I 5 f f S KJU 'l' ---Q-.--QA-1 'Y 'Sf C? - fi if '17 R. Hansford, R. Larson. Row 2: J. Stafford. R. Berry, R. Larson. D. Johnson. 22 I ' pf. 'ESQ A . N3 ,no uni' ' 0' A 'C ' Nm. r, .J . 'VJ if 'NJ YW?

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59-5 fi f Q .,Y Q Q Q C? 19' S1 ff? l Row If H. Haynes. Row 2: R. Dixon, C. Braley. Admissions Office As usual the Admissions Ofiice has been busy visit- ing high schools throughout Ohio and various other states. This year the three admissions oilicers visited 600 high schools contacting top scholars who are in- terested in the type of education offered at The Uni- versity of Akron. The local area has also kept the Admissions Oiiice busy presenting programs in the various high schools as well as conducting Collegiate Day and College Experience Day for the Akron area students. The Admissions Office this year added Miss Re- becca Dixon, Assistant Admissions Officer, a graduate of Randolph-Macon, and Mr. Charles P. Braley, As- sistant Admissions Officer, a graduate of The State University of Iowa. Mr. Howard D. Haynes, Admissions Officer, made the hrst venture this year into international territory, visiting the collegiate and technical high schools in Toronto, Ontario. He was asked by the superintendent of secondary schools to return and address a meeting of the guidance heads and guidance counselors of the Metropolitan Toronto school system. .' 'I ' 1--.wr ' 1 -:V-A-ev'-fx, 'A N' . 5 Office of To give a clearer picture of the work done by Stu- dent Personnel, the University changed the name of this department to Student Services this year. Thus, former Director of Student Personnel, Richard Hans- ford, was promoted this year to Dean of Student Services. This department continues to offer a centralized pro- gram of services to the student. Their main function is academic, personal, and vocational counseling. They also refer students who need help beyond what they can offer to special departments such as Psychological Services, Speech Therapy, or Health Services. This year they took charge of the new five bed in- firmary in the health center for the residence hall students, and they set up a foreign student program. Members of Student Services also serve as advisers for various campus organizations. Mr. Ralph Larson is Director of the Student Center while his brother, Mr. Robert Larson, adviser to the Junior and Senior classes, is in charge of senior placement. Dr. James Fox directs the residence halls and housing. As liaison oflicer for graduate fellowships and awards, he interviews all prospective graduate students. Mrs. Vegso handles part-time placement of students both on and off cam- pus. She also is adviser to Womenls League. Mrs. Paul is ex-officio adviser of Pierian and adviser of Panhellenic Council while Mr. Johnson is adviser to Inter-Fraternity Council. Mr. Berry advises Student Council and the foreign students. Miss Sidney Crouch and Mr. John Stafford are the Dean Richard Hansford vvwsff

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I mi . . I ,. is ?? KZ Kami Rini- I: Miss Bangham. L. L. Smith. Row 2: R. Calkins, J. Telesca. l.R.R. The Institute of Rubber Research has continued to expand its research program which provides training for graduate students in chemistry. The Institute now includes thirty full-time Ph.D. candidates working un- der the supervision of a staff of six. Of these thirty, twenty-five are receiving fellowship support from various grants and other funds. i.c.E. During the past year, the offices of the Institute for Civic Education have become increasingly familiar to more and more students. The Internship for Com- munity Leadership group, sponsored by ICE, meets for lunch and a program each Wednesday in the ICE Conference Room. The International Students Club, with assistance from ICE staff, was revitalized and meets weekly in the Conference Room. Students visited the ICE Housef' to apply for the Community or Col- lege Ambassador program, to work on the Model United Nations Assembly program, to attend an elec- tion night party, to work on WAUP-FM discussion pro- grams, or to attend a Senior Seminar session. This student activity Hts into the overall purpose and work of the Institute for Civic Education. Most of the programs offered to the public at large are de- signed to develop a well-informed citizenry and a re- sponsible and intelligent civic leadership. Through Neighborhood Forums, study-discussion groups, Com- munity Issues and World Affairs luncheon programs, Thursday Breakfast Round-tables, civic leadership seminars for city officials and other community lead- ers, Town and Gown and World At Our Door pro- grams, special Liberal Education Programs, and a variety of other activities, the Institute for Civic Edu- cation strives to improve the quality of leadership and of community life in Akron. Row 1: M. Morton, Director of the Institute of Rubber Research, I. Piirma, H. Stephens, H. Harwood. Row 2: A. Gent. gm 0' .U If :R il' 'L