Bradford Durfee College of Technology - Alethea Yearbook (Fall River, MA)

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DEDICATION ERROL L. DEARBORN, B.Pd., Ed.D.

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A wits a feather, and a chief a rod; An honest man ' s the noblest work of God. Alexander Pope In September of 1958, a quiet, gray-haired gentleman walked through the halls of Bradford Durfee College. This man, known to few, would, in future years, guide the college into the ranks of accreditation. During these trying years, little is known of the long and tedious hours that were spent by this man— advising, changing, and improving the college. To our aid, from retire- ment, came this man who was prepared through undergraduate studies at the University of Maine, continuing graduate studies at Harvard and New York Universities, and culminating as President of Farmington State Teachers College, Maine. The Bradford Durfee campus was the smallest of any accredited college in New England. Mr. Holland, past President of Bradford Durfee Col- lege said, Many people, especially staff members and students, labored for countless hours to bring about accreditation. However, accreditation would not have been attained without the planning, advice, foresight, and long hours of work contributed by this man. His advice in the guidance program, administration, faculty planning and selection, student health program, improvements in the course offerings of every department and proposals for strengthening the library has elevated the stature of our facilities to complement the dedication of our faculty and the integrity of the entire college. Never has this man hesitated to offer him- self when asked for advice by the students, faculty, or college. When the Alumni Association was in need of assistance, this man not only gave his advice, but edited and published the Alumni Bulletin giving com- plete information on the activities and achievements of Bradford Durfee Col- lege and Southeastern Massachusetts Technological Institute and projecting their future course. The class of 1 965 is honored and proud to dedicate their yearbook to Errol L. Dearborn, B. Pd., Ed. D.

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE The academic year 1964-1965, has been one of fundamental change at SAATI. Our school has traditions which go back to 1895, yet you are mem- bers of the first graduating class whose degrees will carry our college ' s name. I am sure that you have been keenly aware, during your upperclass years, of the dynamic changes taking place within our college. Great structures are rising on our new campus in North Dartmouth. Enrollment is accelerating. Many new faculty members are constantly appearing in our laboratories, classrooms, and lecture halls. Excitement, hopes and aspirations increase al- most daily. The future of our college is rich with promise. I do hope you will remember through all of your days after graduation that the greatness of a college is determined more by its graduates and their achievements than by any other factor or combinations of factors. A new campus, new buildings, new equipment and expanded faculty, a great library, and all the other benefits we enjoy or expect soon to enjoy, are nothing compared to the degree of honor, service and success you achieve from this time forward. In your hands is SMTI ' s future reputation. Go forth, and with your fellow graduates, past, present and future, tell the world by deed and word and work that your college is one of excellence. Take with you my every best wish for a full, productive and successful life. Sincerely,