York College of Pennsylvania - Horizon Tower Yearbook (York, PA)

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Fred C. Smith Dean of Academic Affairs B.S., Carnegie Institute of Technology M.A., University of Pittsburgh Thomas S. Narus Dean of Student Affairs B.S., M.S., Bucknell University nc iea8Gc( Qntioflllmmt md Qutdance Eva M. Kochenour Director of Admissions B.A., Gettysburg College M.A., Syracuse University We at York Junior College applaud the hundreds who contribute to our expanding admissions horizons, currently silhouetting 389 secondary schools. Guidance counselors and principals particularly merit our gratitude for their thousands of words of counsel and recommendation, for the cor- responding multitude of grades and test scores required with the credentials of our applicants. Moreover, all clerical personnel concerned de- serve our sincere appreciation for their patient and continuous service in processing our ap- plicants ' transcripts with efficient dispatch. Then, too, we wish to clasp in fellowship the hand of parents who, through whatever moral and financial means the family can bolster, thus advance the democratic frontier of education. Fortunate, indeed, are their sons and daughters to engage in one of the greatest experiences still — even in our space-age: the individual adven- ture of acquiring one ' s own higher education! 10

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The present mission of York Junior College may be explained as an effort to strengthen the academic programs and services offered students currently enrolled along with serious discussions to find die answers to questions concerning the future of York Junior College. How large should the College become? Should academic emphasis continue to be placed on transfer programs or should courses with a definite vocational orientation be introduced? More and more we are asked when we will become a four-year college. Is this a desirable goal or should our major contribution remain that of the two-year college? These are only a few of the issues that confront our Faculty and Trustees. We will continue to grapple with these problems in the months ahead and hope that our decisions will meet with the approval of our many friends in York County. The development of our campus, thus far, has been a thrilling experience. Our new library building ' ill pnnide badly needed stack and reader space for an increased enrollment and a larger and more diversified collection of books, periodicals, documents, and other library resources. The introduc- tion of a 1620 Computer and Data Processing equipment has given new direction to our programs in Engineering and Business, while an enlarged program of Student Personnel Services is receiving more and more of our attention. The first Lecture and Concert Series sponsored by the College is a splendid success and is a very worthwhile extension of our academic program. We plan to continue this series another year and increase the scope of the lecture and concert activities. The response of members of the community to this series has been gratifying. It is our fond hope that the programs and activities of the Junior College will continue to be of interest to the York community. On campus the first Sunday of the fall semester, Faculty, Trustees, and friends mingle at reception given by the Trus- tees of the College.

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For the first time in YJC history, fall semester, September 1962, the enrollment crossed the thousand mark — 1031 to be exact. A brief check of the statistics, located in the Office of Student Affairs, reveals 770 full-time day students with York and York County supply- ing 734 of those who commute. From nine differ- ent states, 34 students are enrolled, and four are from foreign countries. The Evening School, which is also the largest to date, is attended by many men and women in industry, in office jobs, or in the education field. To assist the night school student with his aca- demic future, a part-time counselor is available for evening appointments. To aid the day-time student, the Guidance de- partment, located in the White House is always willing to talk over students ' problems, assist with course registration, and future transfer plans. In addition to personal conferences here, a student can browse through many college cata- logs and check his transcript record. Alfred F. Williams Bursar-Business Manager U mak CWfenqeg o i (Admlmttiatm Staff: Mrs. Atwood, Librarian; Mrs. Wilson, College Nurse; Mrs. Fo.x, Records Secretary. Standing are Mrs. Semmel- man, Placement Secretary and Mrs. Root, Guidance Counselor. 11