Hartwick College - Oyaron Yearbook (Oneonta, NY)

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RALPH O. CLARKSON Dean of Students B.F.A., Syracuse Universityg M.S. in Ed.Adm., Albany State Teachers College. Dean Clarkson's job is a multipurpose one concerned with the life of the Hartwick student from the time of his freshman year until his graduation.. It involves a continual process of student personnel work, counselling, supervising housing facilities and health services, and arrang- ing athletic events. Witli the Three-Three-Plus Program, Dean Clarkson looks forward to improved facilities for the promotion of study skills, the utilization of lounges for seminars involving faculty and stu- dents, and a stronger, more organized student government. :Mi Q ff'Q'i1r? l t i , 4,. Q, ,QM r u. w 4.39- X-Ir-aisit ' Jo., - my -,.. Q-'sa -1 , ,. 1 I ,x -- , .X '5 S EVELYN F. SMITH Associate Dean of Students B.S. in Ed., Austin Peay State Teachers College, M.Ed., St. Lawrence University. The orientation of the new woman student, her adjustment to the academic and social atmos- phere, her scholastic achievement and the cul- mination of her college life in her graduation are all of particular concern to Dean Smith. She serves to fulfill the needs of the individual woman for a personal counsellor and advisor. She super- vises the residential life, making sure that a wholesome climate for normal, productive achieve- ment is provided.

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H. CLAUDE HARDY Professor Emeritus of Sociology Curator of the Yager Museum A.B., Wesleyan Universityg M.A., University of Rochesterg A.M., Syracuse Universityg Ph.D., New York University. Dr. Hardy has much concern with the development of the cultural life of Hartwick. This is evidenced by thecommencement of an annual Festival of Arts series in 1963. Also, he arranges bookings for the Concert Choir. ' Mainly an administrator, Dr. Hardy has not lost contact with teaching. The inception and development of the sociology department was under his guiding hand, and he still teaches a course in family sociology. WALLACE R. KLINGER Dean of Faculty Professor of History and Political Science B.S., Gettysburg Collegeg lVl.S., Ph.D., University of Penn- Sylvania. As Dean of Faculty, Dr. Klinger's responsibility centers on academic matters and instructional progress of The College. Those regulations passed on by the Board of Trustees and the faculty are enforced and maintained through the administration of Dr. Klinger. Away from the College, he attends professional meetings dealing with administrative matters. As an ex-officio member of the Committee of Ten for the Three-Three-Plus Plan, Dr. Klinger has a deep interest in the future of education at Hartwick under this new plan. His prime duty will be to imple- ment it once it gets going. Calling the plan a very interesting and challenging approach to the college calendar, he is very optimistic for a 'ghealthier learn- ing situation for the students.

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FORREST W. MILLER Professor of Biology Chairman, Division of Natural Sciences Chairman, Department of Biology B.S., Lebanon Valley College, M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. As head of the Division of Natural Sciences, Dr. Miller represents the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics on the Aca- demic Council. He is a member of the faculty and trustee councils, and is chairman of the com- mittee which organized the Three-Three-Plus Pro- gram. This last position gives rise to his special con- cern With the setting up of seminars, especially for senior oral comprehensive examinations, and of independent study programs for juniors and seniors. JOHN D. GARHART Professor of Religion and Philosophy Chairman, Division of Humanities B.A., Gettysburg Collegeg B.D., Lutheran Theological Seminary, lVl.A., Columbia Universityg Ph.D., Yale University. Dr. Garhart's official duties include represent- ing at the Academic Council the Division of Hu- manities which comprises the English, Foreign Languages, and Religion and .Philosophy depart- ments, as well as the Art faculty. Presiding at meetings of the division, he insures a flow of communication between the departments. As an active participant in the Three-Three Plus Program, he is especially concerned with the part to be played by his division in the coming years. An interesting innovation is the inclusion of interdisciplinary courses in Aesthetics, Philos- ophy of History, and Philosophy of Science with- inthe philosophy curriculum. Division Chairmen