University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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STUDENT SERVICES Fouke Directs Athletics; Whitehurst, Infirmary Tlu- signing of a contract for the Cougars to play in the new Harris County Domed Stadium climaxed a busy year for Director of Athletics Harry H. Fouke. Mr. Fouke coordinates and regulates the activities of the physical education department including the scheduling of all athletic events. He has been with the school since 19-15 when he was selected the first Director of Athletics and Physical Education. Ted Nance and Ned Thompson assist Mr. Fouke as S| orts News Director and Athletic Department Business Manager, respectively. The Medical Office is headed by Dr. James R. Whitehurst who maintains a staff of one other medical doctor, three nurses, a part-time psychiatrist, and a secretary. The office renders assistance to the faculty, staff, and student body by making diagnoses, and by treating emergency cases and minor illnesses. Dr. Whitehurst also serves asf the Athletic Department physician. DR. JAMES R. WHITEHURST TED NANCE HARRY H. FOUKE NED THOMPSON 29

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STUDENT SERVICES LOL RUSSELL Placement, Evaluation Unique Service Areas The Placement Center and the Counseling Service and Testing Center both seek to provide unique areas of student services. Under the direction of Miss Lou Russell, the Placement Center serves the entire campus, including students, graduates, and alumni, by providing job placement. Miss Russell was honored this year when she was presented the River Oaks Civil Award by the Business and Professional Women of Houston. She also serves as a member of the U. S. Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. As Director of the Counseling Center and Testing Service, Dr. Joseph P. Schnitzen oversees the operation of this division, whose services are available to all students. The Counseling Center is designed to help students grow in self-understanding so that they may use their assets effectively and plan attainable goals for the future. It also provides assistance to faculty and staff in evaluating student academic performance. 28 DR. JOSEPH P. SCHNITZEN

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r,J ACADEMIC SERVICES DR. EDWARD G. HOLLEY Libraries and Registrar Meet Academic Needs Two areas which are meeting critical academic needs of the University are the Registrar’s Office and the Library. The breaking of the ground for the new S2.7 million addition to the M. I). Anderson Memorial Library has been of special interest to Dr. Edward G. Holley. Director of Libraries since 1%2. This addition will provide space for increasing the book collection to approximately 800.000 volumes from the current 310,000 and will more than double the seating capacity of the main building. Dr. Holley was the recipient of the Scarecrow Press Award of the American Library Association for his book. Charles Evans, American Bibliographer, as “an outstanding contribution to library literature in 1964.” The Registrar’s Office, under the direction of Ramon A. Vitulli, is primarily concerned with admissions, registration, and with the maintenance of academic records for over 180,000 former and present students. With the increased enrollment at the University, the Registrar’s Office has had to work with 4,000 more students than it had before. Mr. Vitulli estimates that the enrollment for 1970 will be 28,000 students. 30 RAMON A. VITULLI