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University Daily Kansan
Friday, April 24, 1953
Services Combine
Health, Speech Units Aid Students
By LETTY LEMON
The Student Health service and the department of speech and drama would seem to be as far apart as the poles, but they're not; that is, not entirely.
For both divisions of the University are combined in a program unique to the campus, the University Speech clinic, in which both cooperate to offer remedial work for KU students who have speech difficulties.
The separation of powers between the two components of the plan is a logical one. The health service locates students needing speech assistance, working with the speech department in diagnosing the defect. If health is a factor, and psychotherapy or psychiatric assistance is needed, the service aids in correct-
tion enlisting the services of the guidance bureau and the medical center in Kansas City.
The department of speech and drama diagnoses the speech involvement and directs the remedial program, coordinating clinic work with the enrollee's classroom and social activities.
This program, which states as its basic aim, "to help the student acquire speech habits which will be acceptable in any speech situation," began in the fall of 1941. Since then, a speech test has been included in the physical examination required of entering students.
Work in the clinic is done individually with 25 minute periods scheduled once or twice a week. The average enrollment over the 12-year period of operation has been from 20-45 persons a semester. No
credit is given, and no charge is made in addition to the regular health fee.
Miss Margaret Anderson, associate professor of speech and director of the clinic, explained that "a speech defect becomes a handicap when it could be a liability in the student's chosen profession or business, or when it makes a person uncomfortable in everyday speech situations."
The most common difficulties encountered are articulatory defects—failure to produce certain speech sounds in an acceptable manner; rhythm defects such as stuttering, unattractive quality or pitch level, and foreign dialects, Miss Anderson said.
"Many colleges and universities offer speech correction work for students, but the aspect of our plan which at once makes it advantageous and unique is the fact it is a health service," Miss Anderson concluded.
June Ward, graduate student in speech correction, and Dr. Richard L. Schiefelbusch assistant in the clinic which has its headquarters in 8 Green.
Education Senior Wins AAUW Honor
Anna Jean Holyfield, education senior, was named to receive the American Association of University women award for an outstanding woman at the AAUW coffee for senior women Thursday morning.
She will be a member of the Shawnee-Mission AAUW.
Miss Hollyfield, a freshman dormitory counselor for two years, has been presiding officer of the AWS House of Representatives, a member of Jay Janes, and several other organizations.
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Junior, Freshman Win Speech Contest
Donald Johnston, education freshman, and Mary Anne Everett, education junior, placed first in the Intramural Speaking contest sponsored by Forensic League speech activities organization.
Johnston's speech, "Earthworm Industry," explained the little known aspects of this work. Miss Everett's speech, "Dancing in Asia," showed how heights of interest in dancing in Asia had paralleled the welfare of that country.
Second and third place winners in each division were Glenn Opie,
second year law; John Barber, college junior; Lois McArdle, college sophomore, and Martha Nienstedt, college sophomore.
Stockton Honored by PTA
Deen F. T. Stockton of the University Extension and professor of economics was awarded an honorary membership in the Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers in Kansas City, Kan., last week.
The award was made in recognition of the work that has been done by the Extension
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