Elmira College - Iris Yearbook (Elmira, NY)

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ELMIRA QOLLEGEA ELbII1iA,'N.'1f I-,R.E'SI.'DE'NT'S OILPICE' Dear Class of '6l: While you have been at Elmira, the activities of the College must have puzzled you at times. Yet they were not without purpose. I should like to review their purpose with the thought that occasional reference to this page will inspire you to examine not only your college experience but much that should be significant to you throughout your life. The over-all goal of Elmira College is to prepare every graduate to understand the potentialities and limitations of man and instill the willingness to assume the individ- ual responsibilities for life's demands whatever the future may reveal. We assume the goal will be reached if the student understands the processes and basic ideas of the fine arts, language and literature, and the natural and social sciences and if she applies them and corollary skills both to her educational and her daily problems. Both the curricular and co-curricular activities encourage independent, individual participation of all groups in the college: students, faculty, and administration. The four-course curriculum permits wide selection of subject matter, yet provides opportunity for thorough research for specific student needs. Special projects furnish the occasion for close association with faculty and for observance at first hand of the scholarly mind at workg consequently, the warmth and inspiration resulting from close human relationships are natural concomitants of the academic program. The regular course work may benefit greatly from the co-curricular activities since the students have the opportunity and responsibility for initiating, developing, and con- cluding many courses of action. Therefore, each student may have an integral part in developmental programs which are limited only by the imagination and capabilities of the participants. Student government, the honor system, and the nuxnerous organiza- tions supply the practical means for leadership for all who know that active roles in the total endeavor result in the finest experiences. The real leader will discern projects to be promulgated and will work critically and constructively toward the ends sought. Five widely varying examples of worthwhile action on campus this year are the programs for improving the Octagon and the dining hall, the Junior skit, the musical comedy and the student center project. Each year such cooperative enterprises add new lustre to the College and supply evidences of the emerging maturity of the student body as individuals and as a group. Your four years have been exciting ones for me , as I hope they have been for you. As you have progressed you have become an integral part of all that is Elmira. You have been jointly instrurnental in and responsible for the improvements you have observed. I have enjoyed your friendship and admired your ingenuity. Therefore, it is with regret that I see you leave Elmira, but my regret is tempered with pride in what you have accomplished--and in what you will become. J. Ralph Murray President

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lean gdfgdfd Jean flfllkon Miss Barbara Jean Welton, a new addition to the Elmira Col- lege community this year, has joined the Administration in the position of Dean of Students. Dean Welton received her B.S. in Education at Kent State University and her Master's de- gree in personnel administration at Syracuse University. Her ready interest and ability to help solve problems have impressed the students deeply. lf. MCAGJACJ J Since Dr. Richard R. Bond, Dean of the Faculty, came to Elmira College a year ago, he has deeply intiuenced our intel- lectual goals. Dr. Bond received his B.S. from Salem College, his M.S. from Western University and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. and Mrs. Bond and the Three Little Bonds are a fa- miliar sight at campus functions, and a welcome addition to any event.