West Virginia Wesleyan College - Murmurmontis Yearbook (Buckhannon, WV)

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PATTON L. NICKELL RICHARD CUNNINGHAM REGISTRAR DEAN OF STUDENTS Registering students, maintaining permanent records, scheduling examinations, preparing transcripts, writing some catalogue copy, teach- ing in the Business Department— these are just some of the duties of Mr. Patton Nickell, as Reg- istrar of Wesleyan. Mr. Nickell worked in the ad- missions office during his undergraduate years at Wesleyan before assuming the position as registrar. This past summer he earned his master of science degree at Marshall College. Under the direction of Mr. Nickell a new system of registration was initiated in June of 1960. This Keysort System speeds up the process of registration, reporting of grades, and computa- tion of statistics. It has proved to be a much more efficient system than the previous one— a nec- essary improvement as registration increases. The duties of Mr. Richard Cunningham, Dean of Students, are many and varied. Serving the needs of the college students is his primary ac- tivity. Mr. Cunningham guides Wesleyan in such areas as student housing, extracurricular and social activities, and student aid. Operation of the Student Personnel Center is under his direction. Mr. Cunningham is also responsible f or the con- duct and the social modes of the student body. He serves on the Administrative and Conduct Committees and is a non-voting member of the Community Council. Much of Mr. Cunningham ' s free time is spent in his position of province director for Sigma Chi Fraternity. During the past summer the Dean of Students attended classes to be applied toward his doctorate at West Virginia University. 18

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ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT As assistant to President Martin, Mr. James Stansbury is in charge of coordinating all the activities of Wesleyan; guiding the college with regard to policies and facilities; scheduling sum- mer and special conferences, official occasions, and special tours. Added to these duties is his primary one— carrying out responsibilities dele- gated under the President of the College. Mr. Stansbury serves as a member of the Ad- ministration Committee and as an advisor to Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity. In the community, Mr. Stansbury is the president of the Central Grade School P.T.A. For the past three years he has been active in the Upshur County Red Cross, in which he has held the offices of president and director. These activities indicate that Mr. Stans- bury is an active participant in both Wesleyan and its surrounding community. JAMES STANSBURY DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS In his capacity as the new Director of Alumni Affairs, Mr. Walter R. Collins finds it his job to maintain alumni records and to head the orga- nization and cultivation of alumni chapters. Edit- ing the Sundial and organizing the annual alumni appeal are also duties of his position. Reunions and alumni Homecoming activities are promoted by Mr. Collins. Mr. Collins, after teaching for a time in the public schools, returned to his alma mater to as- sume the position of Publications Director. This past summer he was married to the former Irma Helen Hopkins, associate professor of music. WALTER R. COLLINS 17

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Mr. William B. Hicks, Jr. Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, is responsible for the maintenance, operation, protection, and security of the college plant and property belonging to the college. He supervises the operation of the Service Center, food service, and all other aux- iliary enterprises of the college. While new build- ings are being constructed, Mr. Hicks serves as a contact between the architect and the contrac- tors. Mr. Hicks graduated from Wesleyan in the class of 1939. When he has a chance to slip away from official duties, he spends his free time at his camp beside the Buckhannon River. Selecting Wesleyan ' s new students each year and processing their applications for admissions is the main responsibility of Mr. Raymond Kiser, Director of Admissions. With the help of his of- fice staff, information about Wesleyan is sent to students throughout the eastern United States. His office keeps in constant contact with min- isters, alumni, friends of the college and other key people who talk with prospective students about the opportunities at Wesleyan. His office welcomes inquiries, and each request is promptly handled. He is assisted in his work by Mrs. Thelma King Kessler, assistant director of admissions. SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS WILLIAM B. HICKS RAYMOND KISER 19