Winona State University OpenRiver The inonW an - 1970s The inonW an – Student Newspaper 2-4-1976 The inonW an Winona State University Follow this and additional works at: https://openriver.winona.edu/thewinonan1970s Recommended Citation Winona State University, "The inonW an" (1976). The Winonan - 1970s. 164. https://openriver.winona.edu/thewinonan1970s/164 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the The inonW an – Student Newspaper at OpenRiver. It has been accepted for inclusion in The inonW an - 1970s by an authorized administrator of OpenRiver. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Mitau quits as State U chancellor of our offerings," Chesley said. An active participant in national Chancellor G. Theodore Mitau the political science department at higher education affairs, Mitau announced his resignation after Macalester College, St. Paul. He is • serves as a member of the boards of eight years as head of the State author of six books on constitutional the American Council on Education, University System to return to law and state and local government. the Federal Fund for the Improve- teaching and writing. He has continued to teach evening ment of Post-Secondary Education, seminars at Macalester and the and the National Center for Higher The announcement was made at a University of Minnesota graduate Education Management Systems. meeting of the State University school. Board in Bloomington, Monday, He is trustee of the Review January 26. In his resignation statement to Committee of the College Entrance the Board, Mitau said his decision to Examination Board and a member Board President Frank Chesley, resume teaching has been under of the executive board of the North who had also been president of the consideration for several months. Central Association of Colleges and Board at the time of Mitau's Secondary Schools. Mitau received appointment, said, "I reluctantly "Teaching is my first professional his B.A. degree from Macalester accept your decision to step aside as love," he said, "and I am returning and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees chancellor." to it with greatly enriched practical from the University of Minnesota. experience in governmental rela- He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. The Board accepted Mitau's tions, public administration, and the resignation, effective September 1, management of higher education. The chancellor search committee, 1976, and named him a Systemwide The past eight years have been an recommended by Chesley, includes Distinguished Service Professor of enormous learning experience and I four Board members and four public policy and administration, a would now like to share--through university representatives. The position established under a policy teaching, writing, speaking, and Board members are Mary T. adopted by the Board in 1973. public service--that which I have Phillips, chairperson, St. Paul; learned as chancellor of this system Kennon Rothchild, Mahtomedi; In recommending the appoint- and as a member of the state and Arnold Anderson, Montevideo; and ment, Chesley said, "We cannot national higher education commun- Chesley, Red Wing. Other ap- afford to lose Chancellor Mitau's ity." pointees include Douglas Ralston, talent as a teacher, scholar, and Mankato State University, presi- public servant." Chesley credited Mitau with dent of the Inter Faculty Organiza- "establishing a nationally known tion; Ida Mae Geittmann, Bemidji The Board also took action to and respected State University State University, president of the immediately initiate a search for System built on sound administra- Association of Administrative and Chancellor G. Theodore Mitau Mitau's successor and accepted tive practices. Service Faculty; Jerene Herzing, Chesley's recommendation for an St. Cloud State University, presi- eight-person search committee "During a period of major change dent of the Minnesota State chaired by Board member Mary T. and turmoil in higher education, University Student Association; Phillips, St. Paul. Chesley proposed Chancellor Mitau created a climate and a university president to be that the Board make its selection in for innovation and outreach at the recommended by the presidents of May "so that the new chancellor can universities and was an effective the seven state universities. Black History participate in the development of spokesman over the years advocat- the System's 1977-79 budget re- ing the System's need for greater The Board will take official action quest to the Legislature." resources. on the search committee member- Week ship at a special meeting. As a Systemwide Distinguished "He provided the leadership and To students, faculty and staff: Friday - Turn-a-bout Dance East Cafeteria 50c/admission Service Professor, Mitau's duties the initiative for the establishment The state universities are Bemidji You are cordially invited to will be worked out in consultation of Metropolitan State University, State University, Mankato State Winona State University for Nation- Saturday - House Party with Chesley, the new chancellor, external degree programs for stu- University, Metropolitan State Uni- al Black History Week the 8th of and the university presidents. dents who could not come to our versity, Moorhead State University, February through the 15th. We Sunday - Afro Sweetheart Ball and campuses, and the Systemwide St. Cloud State University, Winona sincerely hope you will be able to Coronation Before becoming chancellor in academic program review to State University, and Southwest March, 1968, Mitau was chairman of strengthen and improve the quality support us during this week. State University at Marshall. A special informative feature of Sunday - Mighty Sounds of Black- Black History Week will be the ness, a gospel concert presentation of Dr. Val Woodward. Dr. Woodward is a professor of Placement bureau genetics and cell biology at the U. of Monday - Speakers of Black Studies with other Minnesota state univer- M. He is a man of tremendous sities which increase the chances Tuesday - Jazz Concert presenting experience in the field of genetics finds jobs that a graduate will find employ- Fusion and cell biology and is going to be ment in his desired location. speaking on "Scientific Racism and The Placement Bureau, located in dents eligible to participate in About 98% of the education Wednesday - Speaker on Genetics, the I.Q. Argument" at WSU on 110 Gildemeister Hall is a campus private business interviews con- majors and a large majority of all Dr. Val Woodward February 11th, in the Performing office which helps find employement ducted in the Placement Bureau B.A. and B.S. graduates set up files Arts Auditorium at 8:oo p.m. Dr. for WSU graduates and students office. in the Placement office. Students in Thursday - BCA Players Presents: Woodward is going to present who will soon be graduating. The Dr. Melvin Wedul has been technical programs many times seek "From Africa to Now" scientific evidence that refutes the service finds positions primarily in director of the Placement service employment on their own after famous William Schokley's I.Q. the Midwest area, although job since 1964 and Ms. Vera Brown, an graduation. not yet become overcrowded. theory based on genetics. listings come into the office from all assistant to Dr. Wedul, commented "Teaching is a field which has Ms. Brown said that accounting around the country. on the services offered by the experienced great shifts in employ- and science majors have good Sharing the vast experience and In the spring and fall quarters, Placement office and to what extent ment availability," remarked Ms. employment opportunities and that knowledge Dr. Woodward has general meetings are held in the they are used by the students. Brown. "Currently the job market there is increased placement of would certainly be enlightening. Dr. Placement office in which students Ms. Brown said that the service looks quite promising for education Sociology graduates. Woodward is sponsored by the fill out forms compiling their has been quite successful in finding majors, especially if they have The Placement Bureau has nu- Social and Cultural Committee of qualifications in a job file. These employment for graduates,a1- specialized, have a useful minor or a merous informational pamphlets on WSU. Admission is free and all are files contain personal data and though not always in their field of coaching certificate." job opportunities available to inte- welcome! recommendations, and are set up college study. She believes that is is Nursing majors are very success- rested students. The office is open free of charge. A $10 fee, however, a definite advantage to use the ful in job placement, partially due to from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on This event will be one of the many will enable students to receive job Placement service because of the the fact that the nursing programs weekdays; so if you have questions events taking place during Black vacancy listings and have resumes widespread coverage of job listings are limited each year to a certain about careers and/or job placement, Cultural Awareness Week. printed. The fee, payable to the that the office receives. The WSU number of students. Therefore, the make use of the service -- it is there State Legislature, also makes stu- office also has a reciprocal services employment market for nurses has to help you. By Ernestine Hunt Wednesday, February 4, 1976 WENONAH reports The WENONAH Staff held its weekly Tuesday night meeting, January 27, in Room 118, Student Activity Center. Sales reported for the past week Spring '76 advising totaled 47. Pictures that would have been included in last year's WENO- NAH were reviewed for quality and Women's political currency. Of the 78 pictures, 15 and registration were considered possible "inclu- sions" in the 1975-76 WENONAH. caucus, Feb. 18 Those not chosen will be offered to info the student (it is expected that Spring Quarter registration will Registrar prior to 4 p.m.