Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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i l l 4M...- BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Behavioral Sciences secretary, Leota Morar, chats with senior Chris Antes in the department office, located on Lewis first south. Freshman Dwayne Adkins takes his questions to visiting speaker, Dr. Jerry Schmidt, after the conclusion of his lecture. Photo by Sue Inks 180 Behavioral Sciences Sue Inlrs Psychology professor, Dr. Raymond Brock, takes time out for a discussion with guest lecturer, Dr. Jerry Schmidt. The topic of Schmidt's lecture was relationships. ; iENCES Tom Quick Stepping out, settling in he study of the inward development of the in- dividual and the effects the enviornment has on the person was the objective of the behavorial sciences depart- ment. Majors in the department stepped out beyond the class- room situation and engaged in various practicums within the Springfield area. Maranatha Village, the mental ward at St. John's Hospital, and the Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled were a few of the locations in which students worked. Senior Chris Antes gained her experience at Park Central Hospital in the Alcoholic Unit. She attended lectures, ob- served encounter groups, and did extensive research for some of the social cases. Miss Antes worked six or seven hours five days a week. lll learned about the way an alcoholic is, as well as a lot about myself, commented Miss Antes about her exper- ience. Because of the growing awareness in society for the need to develop fully all individualsl enrollment in the department increased. Many pastors have taken an interest in psychology to help them understand their congrega- tions. Brad Trotter, junior, plans to be a missionary, but majored in psychology and missions, Trotter said, llI believe God wants me on the mission field working in the area of guidance. With the increase of students, a new staff member was added. Dan Prior, assistant professor in behavioral sciences and counseling, taught classes and was in charge of the biofeedback therapy and equipment. Biofeedback therapy, available to all students, helped in- dividuals to become more aware of themselves and to learn effective relaxation tech- niques. Counseling services were also provided by the profes- sors. in October; the entire department moved into Lewis Hall, occupying the first floor of the south wing. Several rooms were transformed into group therapy and counseling centers. This service was also available to all students. Students gained the know- ledge and experience to deal with people fully and wholly, learning about the spiritual and psychological nature of the individual as majors in behavioral sciencesfe - Mirhele Prentice

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ld View of the increase. h, a former pastor, IH-time instructor. 3 also became a tructor. He was a instructor the r. David Penchan- the staff as a nstructor in the cept of integrating an faith with a iucation was the sis of the depart- nual, consisting of en by some of the members, dealt me of integrating trning and how to ntegration in the fe. The manual is shed and will : published during according to Mrs. :icant increase of biblical studies development of nent. Almost 200 tlared Bible as their Jortant in that re the approxima- ile Bible majors. :ing and develop- Zhristian ideas and 3d the importance ased education. 6' anawwmmnWr . Ruth Maasbzch Ruth Maasath Dan Menzie, assistant professor of biblical studies and philosophy, moved from a part-lime lo a full-time position this year. Menzie is a 1974 alumnus. Biblical studies instructor, David Penchansky, assists Greek students in lab. Penchansky is one of several new teachers in the biblical studies depart- ment.

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, . CES llng 1n itter, junior, plans Dnary, but majored lgy and missions. , I believe God 1 the mission field 1 the area of he increase of new staff member Jan Prior, assistant in behavioral 1nd counseling, ses and was in the biofeedback nd equipment. therapy, available ents, helped in- 3 become more temselves and to Ie relaxation tech- ing services were ed by the profes- tober,. the entire moved into Lewis 'ing the first floor th wing. Several transformed into 3y and counseling 5 service was also all students. ;gained the know- xperience to deal fully and wholly, ut the spiritual and l nature of the as majors in :iencesJC' , AyoM , 404-1 Dr. Dan Prior, assistant profes- sor of behavioral sciences, chats with freshman Amy Davis and sophomores Chris Sadow- ski after class. mxwwxwawaxm ?;m Qulclr Helping the departmen! make the move to Lewis Hall, senior Alice Cales carries office sup- plies. Behavioral Sciences 181