Elizabethtown College - Conestogan / Etonian Yearbook (Elizabethtown, PA)

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Irvin L. Bossier — Department Head B.S., Ursinus College; M.S., in Mathematics, Purdue University Robert O. Dolan B.S., California State College; M.A., West Virginia University Norman L. Wykoff A.B., Hanover College; M.A., University of Louisville Ronald L. Shubert B.S., Elizabethtown College, M.A., University of Kansas Donald E. Koontz B.S., Juniata College; M.A. The Pennsylvania State University; Trinity College MATHEMATICS There has been a real forward movement in the mathematics de- partment during the past five years; and this movement is continuing now and into our plans for the future. This progress has been achieved by two main courses of action. First, we have improved the content, incorporated modern mathematics, and rearranged our existing cours- es. Secondly, we have added seven courses during this past period, are offering three additional courses this year, and are considering others in our thinking and planning for the future. All this has been and is going to provide the very best mathematics program for the entire student body and not just for the mathematics and science majors. It was with this in mind that three years ago we instituted a terminal course called Survey of Mathematics, designed particularly for liberal arts majors who desire some mathematics, but plan to take no addi- tional mathematics beyond the freshman year. This fall we offered a course designed strictly for elementary education majors, enabling them to understand the modern mathematics which is now being taught at the elementary school level. We are further planning to in- corporate analytical geometry and calculus into a unified three-se- mester course. We feel that this will enable us to offer a finer course to the students who would normally take calculus. It will also get our students into some calculus during their freshman year. This will be of great benefit to science majors and to anyone taking courses in these areas. To improve our program for our mathematics majors, we have added the following courses: Modern Algebra, Linear Algebra, Math- ematical Statistics, Advanced Calculus. Seminar in Mathematics, and Set Theory and Topology, and Modern Geometry. Our goal here has been to provide our majors with the courses that will help them be- come well qualified to continue their mathematics in graduate school, to teach high school mathematics, or to put their mathematics to use in industry. We sincerely hope that these changes have helped and will con- tinue to help make Elizabethtown College just a little hit better. Page Tuenty-seven

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HISTORY The Department of History and Political Science has been hard at work maintaining the standards of excellence traditionally asso- ciated with it. Since its faculty has been committed to the belief that quality teaching proceeds from sound scholarship, each member has been engaged in either research and writing or the attainment of advanced degrees. Its plans for the future are ambitious. Offerings in the field of history will be expanded to include courses in the Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American areas. In addition, more spe- cialized offerings will make it possible for a student to complete a major in either European or American history. The political science program is to be expanded this coming aca- demic year with specialized personnel engaged to offer the courses needed for a major in this discipline. There is urgent need for trained college graduates in this area, and Elizabethtown College will do its best to help supply it. With dedicated additions to its staff and a new classroom build- ing to house it, the Department of History and Political Science will progress with the college by continuing to build on its foundation of excellence. Clyde K. Nelson A.B., The King ' s College; B.D., East- ern Baptist Seminary; Th.M., Eastern Baptist Seminary; M.A., University of Pennsylvania Joseph P. Zaccano, Jr. A.B., Dickinson College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. J. Kenneth Kreider B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.A. Pennsylvania State University Ben B. Hess A.B., Elizabethtown College; M.A., The Pennsylvania State University; University of Pennsylvania Frank Seiders B.A., Dickinson; L.L.B., Dickinson. Paul L. Wenrich B.S., Franklin and Marshall; M. The Pennsylvania State University. Page Twenty-

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Liga Grinbergs A.B., Elizabethtown College, M.Ed., Temple University MODERN LANGUAGE The department of foreign languages offers courses in French, German, and Spanish. These courses are designed not only for students interested in a teaching career, but also for those whose interests lie in the fields of diplomatic service, translating, business, or travel. The broader aim of the department for majors and non-majors alike, is to familiarize the student with the cultures of France, Germany, and Spain, and to aid the student in developing a better understanding of his own language. This year Espei ' anto has been added to our pro- gram, which should be of particular value to the language major. Next year we hope to offer also a second semester of Esperanto. Among the practical aids to the language student are collections of books and records in our growing library. Additions to these are made every year, according to the needs of our students. All students are invited to participate in the language clubs. The various activities of these groups offer a closer look at the cultures and customs of the respective countries. The Brethren Colleges Abroad program gives several students an opportunity to study outside the United States. This year four students are studying abroad — two in Germany, and two in France. The immediate plans of the department include further expansion of our language program. The department recognizes the need for more specialized courses to supplement our present program in order to meet the particular needs of students. The department is also look- ing forward to additions to the language faculty. l x £ 1 £ a x J William P. Simpson B.S.. Kansas State College; M.C.E., Cornell University Porsia Palumbo B.S., Millersville State College; M.Ed., University of Delaware Kathryn N. Herr A.B., Lebanon Valley College; School Library Certification, Temple Univers- ity; French Institute, The Pennsylvania State University. Elizabeth deVitry B.S., Elizabethtown College Suzanne Jane Goodling B.A., Gettysburg; M.A., Middlebury . ' iK