Edinboro University - Tartan / Conneautteean Yearbook (Edinboro, PA)

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Dr. Miller demonstrates a machine in the Language Laboratory for Mr. George Hamilton, former member of the State 'Council of Education, and Dr. Charles H. Boehm, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Harrisburg. 16

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?d' FACL LTY AN ADM NI TRATICD assumed the presidency of Edin boro in l954 when the college had 389 students. Wlithin a 9-year period the enrollment has increased to 2200 students. The college now offers a Liberal Arts and a Graduate Studies program in addition to a greatlx expanded 'Teacher Education eurriculm. The administration is currently in the process of fulhlling plans for an athletic field in the northeast area of the campus, for twin dormito ries to house 600 Coeds, for a new science building with complete facilities for students and a garage for the campus trucks and equipment All of these, in addition to plans for other buildings, are included in the overall campus expansion plan. The faculty consisting of 122 members is the backbone of the college They serve as immediate advisors to the individual students in planninc their future courses and, in efTeet, tbeir future careers. With patience and understanding these dedicated educators devote their talents to the development of responsible citizens who will be the leaders of society tomorrow. 15

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A PRA CTICAL IDEALISYQ Dr, Tliomas R. hfiller. President of Edinboro, yisualiyes the bringing to fruition a cherished dream - - a community of scholarship. This dream of many facts encompasses the development of mature inclivicluals qualified to portray constnic- tive roles in the world community as thoughtful. artieulate persons of judgment and wide education. His goals are not concerned only with brilliance in intellectual attainments, both academic and scientific, but also with personal values that pre- pare students to cope with the vicissitudes of life, that produce sound social attitudes, emotional maturity and continued growth in cultural refine- ment. Dr. Millerls nine years of planning and guidance reflect a 285-acre campus replete with modern buildings housing students, providing up-to-date classrooms and greatly enlarged literary and scien- tific facilities. Dr. Miller's master plan includes assiduous devotion to curriculum enrichment and even-better prepared faculty members. Thus the President is interested in bringing to Edinboro the physical and educational means which produce a climate of culture, a community of scholarship in which students have the maxi- mum opportunity to make hopes realities, enrich their lives, form wholesome prospectives and de- velop their characters and open new worlds. Dr. Thomas R. Miller, President Dr. Miller, who was elected Hrst Vice President of the Pennsylvania Associa- tion of Colleges and Universities, dis- cusses plans with fleft to rightj Dr. Wilfrid Nash, President of Gannon College, Secretaryg Dr. K. Roald Bergethon, President of Lafayette Col- lege, 2nd Vice President: Dr. Harvey A. Neville, President of Lehigh Uni- versity, Presidentg and Dr. lyiarvin VVachn'ian. President of Lincoln Uni- versity, Treasurer.