Wichita State University - Parnassus Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Counseling Service Aids Stuclents With Problems The office of Counseling, Services offers ad- vice to those having personal, vocational, or academic problems. The Counseling Service administers and interprets entrance exams, aptitude and interest tests, and from these a course of study is planned. Each spring Dr. George Comstock, Coordinator of Counseling Services, travels to various high schools throughout the state giving entrance exams and visiting with prospective students. The office operates a placement and employment bureau which arranges interviews between future employer and employee, and notifies students of job opportunities. Research into problems of the transition from high school to college are made by the office, and then pre- ventive measures taken to overcome them. This year the office began a weekly television show. lt consisted of a panel of University faculty and students and local business men, discussing current affairs of the United States and the University. if' f i A igff Carol Hicks is making application tor a part time iob with Mrs. Marcia Schoenburger, placement bureau head. .nag i Dr. George A. Comstock, Coordinator ol Counseling Services, counsels a student. 29

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DR. EMORY LINDQUIST. Dean of the Faculties Decm Guides Academic Expansion Dr. Emory Lindquist assumed full time re- sponsibilities this year as Dean of the Facul- ties of the University of Wichita. Previously he had served in a dual role as Dean of the Col- lege of Liberal Arts and' Sciences, but with increasing responsibilities in the job of Dean of Faculties, he now serves that position ex- clusively. Established in l955, the position provides an office for university-Wide consid- eration of academic matters. 'l' he expansion of the University in program and in enrollment prompted the establishment of this office in 28 keeping with trends in higher education throughout the United States. The Dean of Faculties works closely with the Council of Deans and other committees in coordinating various aspects of the University program. Through this office the academic develop- ment of the University is realized. Dr. Lind- guist plays an integral role in a plan for the self improvement of an educational institu- tion. Highly respected as an educator and a leader, Dr. Lindquist also is active in civic and religious groups.

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3 Q Q' 41,5 Members of the Campus Activities Center Board include, from left, Mrs. Dorothy Gardner, Larry Iones, Ron Eeles, Miss Beulah Mullen, William Glenn, director, Bill Keltner, and Diane Copeland. CAC Board Lays Plans for Union The long-dreamed of student union will be- come a reality next year when the Campus Activities Center is completed. lt Will open officially September, 1959. Located north of the bookstore, the 31,850,000 building will in- clude snack and dinner facilities, a ballroom, club meeting rooms, bowling areas, book- store and baby sitting facilities. William, Glenn, counselor in student services, is director of the Center. The building will be called the Campus Activities Center rather than the Student Union to emphasize the many activities that are scheduled to be of- fered. A board composed of eight students, an alumni member, and two faculty members will govern all individuals, guests, and groups in the building. ln addition it will develop a constitution, and rules of order. The Campus Activities Center will be located to the north ofthe bookstore. The Center will open in September 1959. ,if 1 , VW.. 'fart is ts 1 ,- 11:91. .m,flN nggfwftiz o'lm1r,m, . Y 5 Xxx it , Eglin: Kf,f,f'iiQ- Tl' Earl xii if Q l -Nr ,wg ,QQE ' 3.3 'ds 5