Stetson Cupola 1975-4-2

STETSON UNIVERSITY, DELAND, FLORIDA OCTOBER 1975 Illl DOCTOR OF LAWS — Fla. Commissioner of Education Ralph D. Turlington, right, received a doctor of laws degree during Stetson's September Convocation where he was guest speaker. University president Dr. John E. Johns congratulated the commissioner as he presented the diploma. Adult Enrichment Program Inaugurated at Stetson Stetson inaugurated an adult enrichment program of low-cost courses for area residents this fall, ranging from automotive care and maintenance to new math and met- ics for parents. In announcing the program, university president Dr. John E. Johns explained, "This marks a new approach to community education by Stetson." "Naturally, they are non-credit offerings, and the cost is deliberately set as low as possible," he continued. "We are grateful to the many faculty members voluntarily participating in the program." Dr. Edward Settgast serves as coordinator of the program which began Oct. 14. Most courses are six weeks in length and are scheduled in the evening. Courses permit a maximum of stu dent participation with costs ranging from $15 to $40 per course. Scheduled courses include: conversational Spanish and French, art and architecture of Yucatan, best sellers of the 1970s, business letter writing, catalyst - expanding life styles for women, ceramics — stoneware and raku, chair caning, common plants and animals of central Florida, creative writing, elementary electrical repairs for the home, the energy crisis. The learning disabled child — home and school, a look at current United States foreign relations, values to live by, fitness and figure control, and tennis. Dr. Settgast indicates response to the program has been good and the university plans to continue the program in the future. 1975—76Orientation Ends With Increased Enrollment Stetson's fall Orientation Week closed with art increased undergraduate enrollment over last year- 1,890 to 1,849. Approximately 700 new students, freshman and transfers, participated in the week's activities which included testing, registration, social hours, meetings with academic advisors, a barbecue, beach party, open houses, a concert and Convocation. Bev Martin, Macon, Ga., and Wade Adams, Miami, served as co-chairpersons of orientation. Other members of the committee were: Kathy Adams, Hollywood; Greg Moore, East Hampton, Conn.; Mary Beth Chandler, Greenville, S.C; Janis Kast, Holly Hill; Carey Botto, Dade City; Robin Marino, Port Jefferson, N.Y.; Bob Shaw, Fairfax, Va.; Dave Popper, South Miami; and Maureen Breakiron, Seminole. Fla. Education Comm. Honored at Convocation Ralph Turlington, Fla. Commissioner of Education, was featured speaker at Stetson's Convocation services in September marking the beginning of the university's 93rd academic year. Citing a crisis in education, Turlington scored U. S. Pres. Gerald Ford for his veto of education appropriations while increasing the military budget. The Florida education chief also called the attention of the nearly twelve hundred students, faculty members and visitors to the efforts by one prominent state legislator seeking to cut education budgets for the state public schools. Dr. John E. Johns, president of Stetson University, conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Turlington. The veteran of 23 years in the legislature, prior to assuming his present cabinet post, commented the doctoral degree was his first. Citing Stetson's contribution to education in Florida since the nineteenth century, the commissioner commended the school for its president, Dr. Johns, a product of the faculty. "The quality of teacher education at Stetson has never been more evident than this present year when, even though our counties are reeling under budget pressures and faculty cut-backs, all of your education graduates, carrying the recommendation of the university, have had placement opportunities within this state," Turlington commented. "This is a real tribute to the faculty and administration," he added. $50,000 Bush Foundation Grant Received by Stetson A $50,000 grant to Stetson from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation was announced at September's Convocation by Dr. John E. Johns. This grant, together with additional funds the university expects to receive, will be used to complete Flagler Hall's renovation. The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation honors the late Mrs. Edyth D. Bush, Winter Park. Mrs. Bush was the wife of the late Archibald G. Bush, former chairman of the executive board of the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. Flagler was started in the late summer or early fall of 1901 and was occupied in the fall of 1902. For many years it was called Science Hall. Major renovations were begun in 1969. DEAN'S WELCOME - George Borders, dean of student affairs, welcomed new students to Stetson during an Orientation Week meeting in Elizabeth Hall auditorium. Other administration personnel also greeted the students during the program.