California State University Sacramento - Statesman Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

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Faculty Doctor DwicHTt C. BAKER Professor of History Doctor DonaLp W. BalILey Director of Personnel and Guidance Miss CHARLOTTE BERGSTROM Assistant Professor of Physical Education Doctor GEeorcE W. Bemis Director, Training for Government Service Doctor Mary FRaNncEs BRINTON Counselor for Women Doctor James M. BraDFIELD Assistant Professor of Education eee yrmet rmemeermrmeremmennar remem

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Statement of Dr. West. soils . ee Dr. Guy G. West, President of S. S. C. In the second year of its existence, this new college has grown to the point where it is difficult, if not impossible, fer one to know personally the hundreds of individuals — faculty and students — who compose it. And yet, the progress made by the institution has been the result of a very fine spirit of close cooperation and a common determination among both the faculty and the student body to fashion the kind of college all of us desire. We can make of Sacramento State College what we will; its fate is largely in our hands. If we have broad vision and worthy motives, and if we genuinely dedicate our minds, our hearts, and our hands to the achievement of our goals, we shall succeed in our effort to develop a superior college. But the task of building an institution is a never-ending one. It is like education which is a life-long process for every individual. A dynamic society deserves and requires dynamic institutions continuously dedicated to the task of adjusting themselves to ever changing needs. Thus, our work will never be complete. We have made only the beginnings. When we shall have finished the construction of our buildings, we shall only have begun to build the real “institution”. But this should not be any reason for discouragement; rather should it be considered a most stimulating challenge to participation in a creative and vitalizing experience. Lin Yutang has said: “The pursuit of knowledge is, after all, only like the exploration of a new continent, . . . and it will remain a pleasure . . . if the spirit of exploration with an open, questioning, curious and adventurous mind is maintained.” It is a source of great satisfaction to the faculty and administration that, from the very beginning of the new college, students have exhibited unusual interest, originality, and ability ir making adjustments to the many difficulties that have arisen. Nuturally, we expected a high level of classroom performance from a student body composed of a relatively large number of mature individuals, many of whom saw much of the world and its activities during the war years. It was also reasonable to expect good, solid classroom achievement with the learning process directed by excellently prepared and experienced teachers. But the students have not been content to stop here. They have laid the foundations of an effective student association and have developed a wel-rounded program of activities so essential to the development of good espirt de corps and campus morale. The publication of this yearbook is but one of many significant evidences of a live student spirit and an ability to succeed in the face of great difficulty. In order to achieve our ultimate purposes, it will be necessary to have adequate physical as well as human resources. The developemnt of our plant and physical equipment is a most pressing need. The selection of a site for the new campus makes possible the immediate development of a master plan in which all building units will be properly placed. Following that will come the drawing of plans for individual units, after which construction contracts can be let. This will require much time and effort, as well as adequate funds. But basic to the entire project is a vivid picture of the type of educational program we envision. Both the students and faculty have influenced, and will continue to influence, the philosophy and planning which give this this picture form and which will transform it into a living reality. In this cooperative undertaking, | have confidence that we shall continue to enjoy the full loyalty and support of the student body. And just as certain am | that in the years to come the results of all these efforts will be a source of much gratification to the present student body and to the multitude of students who will follow in these pioneering footsteps.

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Mr. Epson CALDWELL Registrar Mrs. R. HELEN Clark Assistant Professor of Home Economics Mr. WarREN CONRAD Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Athletics Coach Doctor Hat D. Draper Chairman, Division of Sciences and Mathematics Doctor E. W. DUVALL Chairman, Division of Social Sciences Mrs. JEsstE C. FENTON Lecturer, Psychology