The long career of Mary B. Smith was highlighted. During her years of service at YSU, Smith served as head of the health and physical education departments, recorder, university registrar and director of career planning and placement.
Adult education came to YSU through the approval of a new adult student recruitment program. Called the "Adult Student Outreach," the program was designed to use direct mail, newspapers, television, radio coverage, and various off-campus registration sites to contact potential adult students.
$3.3 million dollars will be spent to expand Bliss Hall. Increased enrollment and additional accreditation requirements within the art department made the renovation necessary.
The YSU Flying Club bought a Cessna 150 and incorporated as the Youngstown Flying Club, Inc. The club was based at the Youngstown Executive Airport; membership was open to all.