There have been many changes at Butler in my tenure. I started working part time at the Bookstore in 1991. I lived on campus, moving into the East Dorm when it was brand new, in 1990, as my husband was in charge of campus housing. I have seen many changes in both the Bookstore and Campus Housing.
When I first started, we did not have a permanent bookstore at the Andover or McConnell locations. We would box up books and Facilities would help load and unload to set up a temporary store at both locations for a few days prior to classes starting each semester. I also delivered boxes of books to several off-campus sites, so students did not have to come to El Dorado. Then a part of the Andover High School was designated for Butler and a bookstore was set up there.
In the 90’s, VHS tapes were used for online courses and there was a physical book (or two) for almost every class. Now we have digital books for most classes.
I moved out of state in 2001 and returned to Butler in 2017. There were many changes to buildings during this time as well as changes in technology and staff. Even with these changes, Butler still felt like I was coming home when I returned. Faculty & staff still work together to help each other and students. Butler’s commitment to student success has always been in the forefront.
Patty McFadden
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