Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison - Columns Yearbook (Madison, NJ)

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Dr. James H. Carlson Dr. Warren T. Ward Mr. Frederick H. Midlige

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Department of Biological Sciences Miss Theodora C. Baumgartner Mrs. Ianet S. Breuchaud Dr. Iames H. Carlson Mrs. Gloria Dyer Mrs. Ruth E. Elsasser Rev. Robert T. Francoeur Dr. Fred H. Glenny Dr. Tomes V. Grifto. Ir. Mr. Frederick H. Midlige Dr. Aelita I. Pinter Dr. Warren T. Ward Dr. Imes V. Griiio. Chairman, Department of Biology The Department at Biological Sciences, under the direction of Dr. Iames V. Gritto, IL, has added Dr. Aelita Pinter, Mammalian Studies, and Rev. Robert Francoeur, experimental embryologist, to the iaculty and has instigated many innovations. Among them are the greater use of visual aids and modiiication oi the team teaching method: biology laboratories for freshmen majors being taught by graduate students; and CI graduate program instituted leading to a Master of Science degree in Biology. Established also was c: Medical Technologists Society which may be the first for undergraduate students in the state 01 New Iersey. This year several trips, sponsored by the Biology Department, were made to Cornell University by the Selected Studies class and to Morristown Memorial Hospital by biology majors tor the presentation of autopsy sessions. Several freshmen biology majors also did special Culture projects at Morristown Memorial Hospital. One of the members of this department. Mrs. Ruth Elsasser, was honored with the Faculty Adviser Award, c1 bronze medail for her activity, zeal, and leadership qualities in the cause of Newmanism. This award was presented at the Tenth Anniversary Convention of the New Iersey Province oi Newman Clubs, a religious organization on secular campuses. 94

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Business Administration 96 College of Mr. Stanley Broskie Mr. Clifford R. Buys Mr. Franklyn I. Dickson Mr. Claude M. Ionnard Mr. Wilfred McAloon Mr. Iohn B. Marshall Mr. Richard F. Meyer Mr. Louis A. Rice Mr. Albert 0. Rust Mr. Ioseph L. Trcnnutolct The College oi Business Administration enjoyed cm active and productive year. Student enrollment in- creased and course oiterings advanced in both scope and quality. The incoming Freshman class poasessed the academic ability and excellent secondary school background requisite tor high level college achieve- ment. Upper classmen experienced the satisfaction of significant progress toward. career and academic objectives. The curricula in all majors were revised. ettective at the beginning of the 1955-6 year. Maximum flexibility is aitorded by these new curricula. permitting each student the greatest opportunity to pursue 0 course of study suited to his individual objectives Anrequal number of course credits in business and non-business subjects provides ideal distribution of college effort. The merits of the new curricula have already proven themselves in application this year. Advancements were also made in individual courses. The Advanced Business Management course was com- bined with 0 Special Projects' course, permitting all- day field trips, guest speakers and research projects. The Accounting work-experience program continued to otter an outstanding opportunity for practical educa- tional experience and. incidentally, opportunities for permanent employment. The Marketing courses ex- perienced CI significant increase in enrollment, indi- cating renewed interest in this important field of business. Four new, vigorous faculty members were added to the existing cadre, contributing additional enthusiasm and depth of scholarly competence.