Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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Page 16 THE BETHANIAN OF 1933 Section One ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Members of the Special Administrative Committee, left to right, V. S. Wilkin, J. P. McMullen, W. H. Cramblet, W. K. Woolery and A. E. Wright. By resolution of the Board of Trustees on last October 19 an Ad- ministrative Committee was desig- nated to operate the college, carry- ing the full duties and responsibil- ities of the administration until the election of a president. Hon. W. S. Wilkin of Wellsburg, W. Va., Mr. a. E. Wright of Uniontown, Pa., Dr. J. Parke McMullen of Wellsburg, W. Va., Dr. W. H. Cramblet, as college treasurer, and Dr. W. K. Woolery, as dean of the faculty, make up the Commit- tee. Forrest H. Kirkpatrick is the executive secretary. The Committee took up its work at once and in an aggressive way it has rendered fine service in these past months. In its general over- sight of the college and in the es- tablishment of its program the Committee has been guided largely by the ideals and plans of the late president. Under the direction of the Aca- demic Council the Committee made a careful survey of the academic work of the college and the general faculty organization. A few changes have been made looking toward a stronger organization, and some general economies. From the very start of this task the Committee committed itself again to the main- tenance of the same high academic standards that were so much a part of the leadership of President Goodnight. The faculty has pressed forward its various projects, such as the introduction of the comprehensive examination, the study of survey courses, and a new plan for the awarding of honors. Financial problems have faced the Administrative Committee throughout the year because of the serious impairment of the college income from endowment. In meet- ing these problems the committee has had to call upon the faculty for a complete readjustment in salaries and upon various friends of the college for financial help in the emergency. Friends of the college have contributed over $15,000 to date, and it is expected that addi- tional cash funds will be available before the close of the college year. At a recent meeting of the Admin- istrative Committee it was report- ed that the college would finish the college year in a better financial condition than it was at the close of the last year. The old Fowler property on Main Street was purchased early in the fall and later the old house was razed and the grounds cleared so as to make it a part of the campus. Some improvements were made this spring on the college golf course in connection with the Bethany Golf Association. Because of the limited water sup- ply last fall the Administrative Committee has been working with the Bethany Improvement Associa- tion looking toward the erection of a modern filtration plant. The vil- lage of Bethany has just completed the work of relocating the main sewer line and plans are now going forward for the construction of the plant. The Committee has been instrumental in getting the Bethany Improvement Association reorganized so as to operate on a sound business basis. In addition to the larger prob- lems that have compelled the at- tention of the Administrative Com- mittee there have been the many and insistent problems that are a part of the college, public represen- tation, investments and investment counsel, promotion, and new de- velopments have all had their place in the agenda of the Committee. Careful records and reports have been compiled of accomphshments and problems and it is planned to make all of these available for the new president when he comes to take charge. 16

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Those of us who have been here three or more years, and to a shghtly more limited degree those of us who have sf ent only one or two years in Bethany, have had the pleasant experience of meeting on the corridor the man upon whose shoulders rested the major portion of the responsibility for the continued operation of this institution during these most trying times. His greeting was personal and warm and we left him with the impression that here at least was one to whom our successes were a source of pleasure and in whom our failures struck a sympathetic note. Genuine friendliness was the first characteristic of Dr. Goodnight ' s nature to impress itself upon a stranger and will be the last to be forgotten by the student body. None of us, I am certain, have anything but respect for this man, who engrossed as he was in many problems, would willingly and even eagerly lay them aside to discuss our plans and activities. His mind as well as his time was at the call of any of us who would carry our problems to him. Dr. Goodnight ' s hearty support of student activities, whether athletic, dramatic or otherwise, was a source of inspiration and encouragement to those who took part. Further enlargement upon this facet of his nature to you who have known him so well would be sheer ambiguity upon my part. Such friendships are exhilerating to experience but extremely difficult to describe or eulogize. Much has been said concerning Dr. Goodnight ' s ability as the leader of the college, vc also realize that his splendid work has been and will continue to be, for it is difficult to think of him in terms of the past, a definite contribution to the art of higher education. His work was of that peculiar type that is inspired by a )Outhful mind and tempered by the wisdom of experience. We as students conceive plans which we believe if allowed to materialize would revolutionize the entire sphere in which we think. Place that ability or gift of youthful enthusiasm in the mind of a person having years of training and trial with which to govern it and the unquestioning confidence of those in whose hands rests the execution of these plans and their ultimate success is assured. As a leader in the field of education, both here and elsewhere. Dr. Goodnight was a recognized authority. I do not believe however, that many of us could have defined his field of interest. It was through his progressive and inspirational chapel talks on national and international topics that most of us maintained contact with the world in general. Considering these things which constitute a very brief and incomplete summation of a student ' s characterization of President Goodnight would it not be appropriate to .ipply to him that time honored eulogy He ever bore without abuse the grand old name of Gentleman. CnoiK oi Bl riiANV Mimorial Church He Lcadcth Me, O Blessed Thought Br.NEDICTlON Mr. W ' tymon Parsons Ministerial Association Gracious God, in whom we live, move and have our being: We thank Thee for the privilege of honoring in this memorial service one whom we loved sincerely. May such service help to instill within each of us a memory of this noble servant of Thine. Grant that the things he did, the words he spoke and the influences which he set in motion may continue to inspire our living in such a manner that our lives may speak the most eloquent benediction of his life. Ill the name of Jesus. Amen. String Ensemble — L ' Argo Handel IS

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Section One THE BETHANIAN OF 193 3 Page 17 SENIORS ARE GROUPED ACCORDING TO MAJOR COURSES Students Work Directly Under Major Professors Individual Initiative Stressed In the reorganization of the col- lege curriculum two years ago the related departments of instruction wsre put into five groups so that the various academic procedures and teaching might be blended and co-ordinated in a better way. Each group is under the general direction of a group chairman and these five professors make up the Academic Council. Its duties are to consider questions relating to courses, to advise on the merits of certain educational plans and experimen- tation, and to keep the academic work of the college unified and of high quality. The Dean of the Faculty acts as chairman of this council. The subjects offered at Bethany arc arranged in these five curricula groups as follows: Group I Professor Gay, Chairman Comparative Literature English French German Greek Latin Music Group II Professor L. ' itcli, Chairman Education Philosophy Psychology Group III Professor Woolery, Chairman History Political Science Economics Sociology Group IV Professor Weimcr, Chairman Biology Chemistr)- Geograph - and Geology Mathematics Physics Physical Education Group V Professor Booth, Chairman Biblical Literature Homiletics Religious Education Students are expected to select their major and minor work m specific departments that offer ma- jor work but they become students in a particular group. The curri- culum of each department is plan- ned so that students can follow in- dividual interests in a limited way and at the same time complete a well integrated program or course. It is required that a student plan his schedule of courses in such a Each Presented in Group With Major Professor Informality of Teaching Emphasized In keeping with the individual type of instruction and emphasis on the personal element in the upper division, the editors have seen fit to present the members of the Senior Class with the professors under whom they have taken their major and minor work during their college years. This arrangement has thus elim- inated the conventional Senior Sec- tion and Faculty Section usually found in yearbooks. In its place the editors offer a combined section portraying both Seniors and their manner that a large share of the teachers, with the college as a back- work to be done in the major sub- ground. ject can be completed in the upper division or the last two years. The first two )ears of the college course have been designated as low- er division and, as indicated, the last two years have been desig- nated as upper division. Certain This manner of presenting the graduating class is indicative of the informality and spirit of friendly cooperation which exists between members of the faculty and the student body at Bethany. A sin- cere attempt has been made to definite requirements and proce- photograph each of the professors dures are a part of each division. In in a characteristic place or position, the lower division the prescribed illustrating the informality of the hours for graduation must be general teaching procedure for ad- satisfied and the various other re- vanced students, quirements met. The major sub- In so arranging the section each ject must be elected and at least the Senior has been placed according to first work undertaken in this divi- the group and the field in which he sion. has majored. In like manner the Students in the upper division faculty has been arranged with work directly under the professor i regard to the curricula group in in charge of the major subjects, t which the subject taught by each The teaching procedures and ma- professor falls. terials give emphasis to individual initiative and concentrated work. There is an educational reason for asking each student to choose a major subject as a field of concen- tration. Mental thoroughness and critical judgment are developed through intensive study in one sub- ject. The student ' s work is library- and laboratory centered. Extensive reading, problems, and seminars are all a part of the procedure in the upper division. 17 The courses in philosophy, taught by the late Dr. Goodnight, were taken by Dr. Saleski. However, the latter has been listed within Group I inasmuch as his chair is that of professor of German. In the following pages the Seniors are introduced as they came to Bethany, and as they will leave. Each professor is introduced in the way he does his work — in his class- room, his study, on the campus or in the laboratory.