Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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V ■ r. Marilyn Barry is the new U0 Dean of the Graduate School, having assumed the post on July 1, 1987. A member of College fac- ulty for fourteen years, and a member of the graduate faculty for thirteen years, she became chairperson of the Department of Special Education in 1980, and had been coordinator of graduate programs for that department since 1979. Dr. Barry earned Bachelor ' s degree from Bridgewa- ter in 1958, master ' s degree in 1969 and her doctorate in 1974 from Boston University. Opportunities to work closely with one another. Bridgewater State professors are also recognized for their expertise. More than 70% hold earned doctorates and many faculty members serve as consultants and advisors to corportations, school systems, and government agencies. Many professors publish scholarly books and , V ; articles, especially in Bridgewater ' s own faculty - yt» magazine. The Bridgewater Review, created and edited by Dr. Michael Kryzanek of the Political Science Department. Indeed, the faculty of Bridgewater State College are recognized for their contribution in maintaining the standard of excellence at BSC.

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V KEY PLAYERS IN THE SEARCH FOR EXCELLENCE . . . Are Dr. Brennan and Dr. Madry- Taylor. Dr. James Brennan is the Acting Vice-President of Academ- ic Affairs, and was formerly the Chairperson of the Biology De- partment until his appointment. Dr. Jacquelyn Y. Madry-Taylor is the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. These two people work together to make all decisions and recommendations regarding all aspects of the academic programs here at BSC. The r. Margery Kranyik is the Col- lege ' s first Boyden Fellow . le Boyden Fellow is chosen by the President of the College from among the faculty to con- duct research for one semester on a topic of useful interest to his or her field. Dr. Kranyik, a nationally recognized expert in the field of early childhood education, has been on the College faculty for fourteen years. STAND Hl At bridgewater btate College, the standard excellence is a hallmark of the academic programs. An important part of this standard of excellence is the faculty. Bridgewater State College has an outstanding faculty of men and women who take their responsibility for teaching seriously. Because nearly all the classes are small (the average class size is less than 30), the faculty as well as students have many

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COMMUTERS . . . A STANDARD OF LIVING Some commuters get together in morning before their classes to catch up on of their homework in the Commuter Cafeteria in the Campus Center. The Commuter Cafeteria is a meeting place for many of commuters, and is also the location of the Commuter Ride Board where they can find other commuters from their area so that they can make carpool ar- rangements. Over two-thirds of the Bridgewater State College ' s enrollment commutes to school, and that creates a standard of living . Being a commuter is a unique experience, unlike the residental experience. It is not often from choice, since the College does not have enough rooms to house all those who want to live on campus. Therefore, many elect to live at home or at a off-campus room or apartment. Being a commuter also means having a car. Having to make car payments, insurance as well as school expenses forces