Western Illinois University - Sequel Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

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The Biology Department, headed by Dr. R. Maurice Myers, strives to prepare students for careers In medicine, dentistry, nursing, medical technology, and teaching. Recent plans In the department Include a new greenhouse and a life-sciences building. This year a new dual program was Initiated which will feature a revision of the classroom situation to Include a combination of scientific research and student Instruction. i Maurice R. Myers Ph.D., Ohio State University htead of the Department of Biological Science Nature Reveals the Elements of Life xwciwsiill. William H. Crall Ph.D., Ohio State University Donald S. Galitz Ph.D., University of Illinois Robert D. Henry Ph.D., Ohio State University 111 floor na fac- unit for (iepro- jrtfal Robert A. Main Ph.D., University of Michigan Eugene Pergament Ph.D., Purdue University Yale S. Sedman Ph.D., University of Wisconsin IN THE BIOLOGY lab, life in detailed perfection is observed. The student becomes aware of the effect of the nnost minute bacteria upon the human organism. Dissection of animals makes learning vivid. The wonders of nature are brought to th e students. (9

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A. B. Roberts M.A., State University of Iowa Head of the Department of Audio-Visual Education Verbal and Visual Images Stimulate Communication LEARNING TO OPERATE various types of projectors is a basic teacher sk Don L. Crawford M.S., Western Illinois University Elmer C. Haddock M.S., V. ' estern Illinois University Wcy.-.e K. Howell M.A., Florida Stc. e University Nortfifln L ' hommedi.u M.S., We ;rn III: tIs University Eugene H. Lliohfield M.S., Indiana University James W. Prrin-ije M.S., Indiar.c University JenneHe N. Terrill M.Ph., University of Wisconsin The Audio-Visual Department of WIU, headed by Mr. A. B. Roberts, is considered one of the best college de- partments in the state and ranks in the top ten of the na- tion. New facilities recently opened on the fourth floor of the Memorial Library were a major contributing fac- tor. The major divisions of fourth floor include a unit for closed circuit television programing and a movie pro- duction, a unit for graphic arts which includes several darkrooms, a unit housing the University FM radio sta- tion, a unit for student and faculty previewing of visual aids, and offices and classrooms.

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Orie A. Cheatham Ph.D., State University of Iowa Leroy J. Donaldson Ph.D., State University of Iowa Richard A. Warner A.M., Colorado State College of Education William A. Watts M.S., Western Illinois University Frances M. Whitehead Ph.D., University of Illinois m THE SOUND OF typewriters and the turning of pages in a shorthand pad help keep the wheels of business education turning. h Procedures and Practices Generate Efficiency The Business Department, headed by Dr. Robert L. Fergu- son, has made many plans for improvement and expansion. A procedure vas prepared and designed to acquaint high school seniors wirh the Business Department of WIU. A Busi- ness Education Consrence for schools in the surrounding area was planned and a new proficiency test for accrediting of business teachers was prepared. In the future the depart- ment hopes to expand and acqui ' c new equipment. Robert L. Ferguson Ed.D., New York University hHead of the Department of Business Education Mil 20 mU