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Show January 20, 1984 Forum Page 7 feature articles Alton A. Kuusisto, Temporary Westminster Dean and Vice President Plans to Stay and Help Faculty Transition for Another Year f faculty pvernance and security," Kuusisto said. Now, the President has indicated that he would like to have me stay another year. He it s important to the continuity and arguesofthat the stability college and I guess I will." Kuusisto feels that a major part of his job as dean of faculty and academic vice president is to improve faculty morale. reorganization had a traumatic effect on .The the faculty: some people were relieved of their positions, tenure was eliminated, and there was uncertainty among the faculty who were kept as to the classroom and getting to know the students in a way that I hadnt known them as president," Kuusisto said. A president, for instance, will know the very best students and hell also know the biggest trouble-makerUnless he goes out of his way, he isn t likely to get to know the rest of the students. At some point he may shake their hand, but thats not getting to know them like a teacher can. If Westminster can continue to do what its doing this year, which is to increase its enrollment, I see a good future for the institution. It has a great location. It has the advantages of small size and flexibility. This is what the Salt Lake area needs." s. We are definitely pointed in the right direction. It looked bad last year, but I think its turning around. The signs are encouraging, said. Kuusisto how long they would be kept," Kuusisto said. feels that faculty morale is M,.ulusisto We have a long way to go to make themimproving. feel totally confident, but, given the short period of time, I think we ve made real progress. Kuusisto has a diverse background in education. He has a masters and a doctorate degree in cal science. He has worked as a teacher and apolitidean at the University of New Hampshire and as assistant commissioner for the New York Education Allan A. Kuusisto came to Westminster in August to temporarily fill the position of dean of faculty and academic vice president I came here on a assignment, basically in a consultative role, to help restore some sense of one-ye- ar Department He retired after working for twelve years as president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Retired is a term he uses loosely. During my first year of retirement I taught Soviet government It was fun getting back into are you told how to prepare the food, but also what to look for when buying it by Angie Russell Where 's Mom Now That I Need Her ? could be the perfect gift for college students, newlyweds, bachelors, missionaries, and everyone else who is trying to survive on their own for the first time. It provides answers to questions which you usually ask your mother. This book was recently released by Aspen West Publishing Company in Sandy, Utah, and was written in part by Kathryn Frandsen, a former Westminster employee. Also involved in the writing of the book were Frandsens mother-in-laBette Rae Frandsen, and brother-in-laKent P. Frandsen. Where's Mom includes recipes covering everything from chili to cheesecake. These recipes are easy enough for even a novice cook to follow and they require no special cooking utensils. Not only ATTENTION BSN CLASS OF 1984 The Air Force has a special program for 1984 BSNs. If selected, you can enter active duty soon after graduation without waiting for the results of your State Boards. five-mont- h JF "S, r. by Joel Hastings or. - V. 524-40- 08 mu ' great d, life-save- photo of the week Call Capt. Nona Hall mob. t s. To qualify, you must have an overall B average. After commissioning, youll attend a internship at a major Air Force medical facility. Its an excellent way to prepare for the wide range of experiences youll have serving your country as an Air Force nurse officer. Collect (801) Also included in the book is a section dealing with the removal of common stains. Lipstick, for example, can be removed by first rubbing petroleum jelly over the stained area, rinsing it and then washing it If youre having other problems with your laundry, one of the books chapters is dedicated to washing and ironing how-toMom not only cooked your meals and washed your clothes, but she also took care of all of those first-ai- d emergencies. Wheres Mom includes a chapter on how to care for most minor accidents from nose bleeds to dizziness. It also suggests times when a doctor should be consulted. So, if youve often wished that Mom was around to answer your questions concerning cooking, cleaning, and first-aithis book could be a way of life m 'T |