Heidelberg University - Aurora Yearbook (Tiffin, OH)

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. ii 155Egg-sf1 uxi1?fQRc,5g1zATloN Q3 ,Ewa ,-ff , wx NS., . , s SPECIALTOPICS-l s 'T .ll will lj E Dr. E. I. F. Williams and his secretary, Cheryl Forst. SELF-STUDY PROGRAM Heidelberg was among seventeen colleges in the United States to be chosen for a Self-Study Program. The study is financed by a grant of 314,000 from the Ford Foundation for the Advancement of Education. Other colleges and universities granted funds at this time include Stanford University, State University of Iowa, Bowdoin College, Depauw University, Colby College and the College of the City of New York. The general purpose of the grant is to explore the basic purposes of the college as related to liberal education. It involves the study of the curriculum, the faculty, and other factors fundamental to a sound educational program. Directing the study at Heidelberg is Dr. E. I. F. Williams of the Department of Education. Assistant Director is Carl G. Klopfenstein of the Department of History. Composing the Advisory Committee are Professors Kenneth B. Barnes, John 1. Kolehmainen, Frank R. Kramer, Frederick D. Lemke and David S. Noss. All members of thc faculty are serving on committees. The study must be completed by September 1, 1955. Through the study it is hoped that the major objectives, as stated by the Advisory Committee in its appli- cation for the grant, may be achieved. These are aj to formulate an optimum pro- gram with respect to staff, curriculum, and student body for an institution having 750 students, an educational budget of approximately S600,000, and the stated objectives of Heidelberg College and bj to appraise the present status of Heidel- berg College in the light of this optimum program and to propose specific measures for correcting whatever deficiencies may be revealed by the inquiry. The student body, alumni, ministers of the Evangelical and Reformed churches, the community, and faculty will make contributions to the Self-Study Program through questionnaires. It is truly a cooperative enterprise.

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iid. H3'33 1'11 U!!!-anis? U!!! KING MEMORIAL In September, 1953, the architect's drawings were completed and the Hall contract was awarded to the Hossler Construction Com- pany of Tiffin. On October 15, 1953, the tenth ground breaking in the history of the college took place. Classes were dismissed early and students, faculty, and Tiffin friends attended the ceremony. President Terry Wickham served as Master of Ceremonies and prominent Tiffin citizens took leading parts. Ten days later abriek taken from the original walls of Founders Hall was incased in a foun- dation stone and laid in place on Homecoming Day. Plans for the three story building unit were on their way to becoming reality. As plans became more complete, it was decided to make two residence hall wings fianked on the inner side by a lounge building. Along the front a covered walkway would predominate. A head counselor's three-room apartment was planned to foster the spirit of home life, and the lounge would provide opportunities for entertainment A typical room RESIDENCE HALL and meetings. Professor Burke led the financial campaign onward. In May the student pledge drive started on campus. By July the Board of Trus- tees authorized the building committee to make the dorm ready for autumn occupancy. But, when we left college last spring, the dormitory could barely be seen. A surprise awaited us in the fall. An almost-completed three-story building greeted our eyes. Awaiting the occu- pancy of 186 men, the dormitory featured large double rooms, long corridors, and spacious shower and dressing rooms. Each room, with two large windows and attractively painted walls, is equipped with built-in wardrobes and modern furniture. Now the Heidelberg men, too, are enjoying life in a dormitory. King Memorial Residence Hall is the product of three years of concen- trated plans and hard work. It is a carefully planned forward step in higher education. Brown Lounge