MacMurray College - Tartan / Illiwoco Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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Elisabeth Meyer, M.Ed. Assistant Professor Dorothy A. Bregin, A.M. Instructor Patricia Wall, M.A. Instructor Frederick W. Taube, M.Ed. Instructor David M. Camaione, M.A. Instructor WOMEN ' S P.E. In addition to preparing students to teach In the area of physical education, the aim of this department Is to contribute to the total development of the individual — psychologically, sociologically, and men- tally. Freshmen and sophomores are intro- duced to gymnastics, track and dance, while the physical education majors are taught these arts as well as methods of teaching, anatomy, and first aid. William L. Wall. M.A. hiead of the Department Associate Professor MEN ' S P.E. The department of Men ' s Physical Ed- ucation strives to instill in freshmen and sophomore men the skills needed for athletic contests and the principles of team- work. Students who minor in physical ed- ucation become acquainted with methods of teaching, coaching, and first aid. 23

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Charles E. Moul+on, Ed.D. Head of the Department Professor MATHEMATICS The purpose of the Mathematics Department is to Initiate the math major into that realm where formulae, equations, proofs, and abstract thought reign supreme. Vector Analysis, Differential Equations, Complex Vari- ables, and Topology challenge the intellect of the math major who, when successful, is well prepared to take his place in the classroom, research, or business. Weldon E. Bliss, M.A. Instructor James E. Major, M.S. Instructor Eugene E. Kohlbecker, Ph.D. Professor Edwin D. Ecker, M.S. Assistant Professor ART The Department of Art strives to consummate the natural ex- pressive talents of its students. The department thoroughly ac- quaints its students with methods of painting, ceramics, and graphic design. The art major is also made aware of his cultural heritage through several art history courses. The department is also responsible for introducing to sophomores the history of painting, sculpture, and architecture In hlumanlties I and II. Erwin H. Foers+erling, M.F.A. Associate Professor

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Ralph H. Robbins, Ph.D. Professor Henry E. Busche, Ed.D. Professor Hugh Beggs, M.M. Professor MUSIC The Department of Music at MacMurray College has two primary functions which are of equal importance: 1. To prepare, through the music major, professional musicians wh o plan to go on to graduate work or to teach in the public schools; 2. To function as a service department to the college by providing cultural and recreational outlets through major music organizations such as the choir, the band, the Jacksonville Symphony and other ensembles, as well as through the concert series of the Jacksonville MacMurray Concert Association. The Music Department acquaints its majors with music theory, the history of music, harmonic analysis, and counterpoint. This department is also responsible for the presentation of music apprecia- tion and history In Humanities I and II. Charles M. Fisher. D.S.M. Head of the Department Professor Mahala McGehee, M.M. Associate Professor Francis H. Hopper, D.S.M. Associate Professor 24