Striegel Archives, McFarland Library, Southwest Minnesota State University

Conversation with Dr. Howard Bellows, President of Southwest Minnesota State College, about the evolving nature and mission of higher education institutions in Minnesota and the nation. The purposes of different types of institutions such as universities, two-year colleges, and vocational educational programs are considered. The two-year engineering technology degree is discussed.

Conversation with Dr. Howard Bellows, President of Southwest Minnesota State College, and Mr. Jim Hand, conductor of the college housing survey, about determining if the college should pursue a larger student enrollment and how that would impact student housing needs. Dormitory and off-campus housing needs are discussed.

Conversation with Dr. Howard Bellows, President of Southwest Minnesota State College, about the college development plans for the new year of 1966 including discussion of fiscal affairs, the bulletin of information (college catalog), and developing the details of technical and liberal arts courses. The Legislative Building Commission will review proposals for buildings in Phase II. Ground breaking and construction will begin.

Conversation with Pastor John Quam of the Religious Affairs Committee of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce about plans for an ecumenical Christian Student Center on the campus.

Conversation with Dr. Joseph Rossillon, Director of Instructional Resources, and Dr. Howard Bellows, President, of Southwest State College, about the Instructional Resources Center. Potential staffing numbers are discussed along with library acquisitions, including rare books and community donations.

Conversation with Dr. Joseph Rossillon, Director of Instructional Resources at Southwest State College, and Dr. Howard Bellows, President, describing the Instructional Resources Center.

Conversation with Mr. Lee Stegner and Mr. David Sullivan of the architectural firm of Stegner Hendrickson and McNutt about on-campus student housing and food service.

Conversation with Mr. Ivan Carrow, Chairman Marshall Chamber of Commerce College Council, and Dr. Howard Bellows, President, Southwest State College, about how population growth from the influx of new students, faculty, and staff may impact Marshall.