Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same — but get better. Sydney J. Harris

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Dr. Becker Do you feel there has been a change in the attitude of students, faculty, and administration in the present semester, as compared to the academic year of 71-72? Yes, we have gotten off to a good start. As I walk around the campus, students tell me that they are having a good year, and professors say that they are concentrating on their work. All in all, I have received tremendous cooperation from all of the campus. At the same time, I don ' t want to minimize the problems that this college has. But, notwithstanding the problems, and notwithstanding the memories of past problems, there is a changed atmosphere in which people are going about the business of studying and teaching. Do you feel or do you see any direction in which the college is going? Yes, I see several directions in which the college is going. Partnership in governance is one of the important directions. The college is also moving in the direction of being a multi-purpose institution in which the liberal arts become more important than in the past. As we develop our partnership in governance, we are going to find that all of the college community is participating actively in the decision making process. Do you have any advice or wishes for the students of Westfield State College? It would be presumptuous to offer general advice to hundreds of members of the class of 1973. Here are a couple of suggestions, however, which apply. Be proud of your Alma Mater. All of you should be proud of your Alma Mater. Continue your interest in Westfield State College. Be active in your Alumni Association. These activities have value both to you and to your Alma Mater. My very best wishes to each and every one. 16