Mansfield University - Carontawan Yearbook (Mansfield, PA)

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OUR PRESIDENT

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ADMINISTRATION

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Dear Faculty and Students: The choice of the theme, Progress and Planning, by the 1958 Carontawan Staff is an admirable one. The philosophical background of progress stems from the work of the French philosopher, Condorcet— Esquisse d ' un tableau des progres de I ' esprit humain. It emerged from the French Revolution in swaddling clothes and grew to manhood in the nineteenth century. The idea of planning had its roots in the late nineteenth century but flowered into full bloom in the first fifty years of the twentieth century. It is the application of these ideas to the development of Mansfield in the coming century which illustrates the aptness of our theme. The increasing tempo of the passage of time has tended to make us think in terms of decades whereas previously we thought in terms of years. It is with that concept in mind that I am impressing upon our staff the idea of thinking of the next ten years as the first step in the development of an improved and expanded college. The plans for the physical development of Mansfield are prepared. They envision the new Library-Adminis- tration Building, the athletic field development, new dormitories, a new classroom building, a swimming pool, and a student union. But just as important will be the constant work so necessary to maintain and to im- prove the structures which have been added to our campus in more recent times. When the class of 1958 returns in 1968 for their tenth reunion, I believe they will see a great many changes. In fact, I hope the class of 1958 will be an important factor in helping us bring about these changes. By continued interest in your college, by strong support as you go to all areas of the state, and by frequent visits to this well-spring from whence you have drawn and to which you have given inspiration, knowledge, and friendship, you can do much to help us. Finally, let us remember that man does not live by bread alone. Although progress and planning in the physical sense is important, even more so is our intellectual and spiritual progress. The picture to your left shows the hills, the valleys, the very heavens with which a bountiful God has endowed Mansfield. From Him, and from His handiwork, we draw our basic strength and inspiration. May we, at Mansfield, ever realize that our progress and planning can advance only through continued faith in God and emphasis on the philosophy that we were created, as individuals, in His image. Sincerely, is Rathgeber f Lewis Rathg President