Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Oak Yearbook / INSTANO Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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Bieghler, Head of Department Boyts, Zink, Acting Heed of Department FOREIGN LANGUAGES The major aims of the Foreign Language Department are the preparation of teachers in the various language fields, and the presentation of those languages and the cultures they represent to the non-specialist who wishes to broaden his general education by some immediate contact with them. The rising demand for people with such knowledge is attracting a larger number of students to this curriculum. To fulfill the demands, courses have been opened to all who are seeking certification in this field. Dr. Edward Bieghler, whose position as head of the department was taken by Mrs. Bieghler while he served in the Armed Forces, has returned. GEOGRAPHY The Geography Department functions principally in the Elementary, Secondary, and Business Education Departments by presenting fundamentals needed by children for under- standing of peoples, by providing secialists to present geography on the secondary level, and by interpreting geographic problems pertinent to the business world. Due to the increased number of students majoring in this field, the Alpha Omega Geographers were active again this year. This honorary fraterniay endeavors to in crease interest in geography, in teaching it, and in encouraging more advanced study. The Geography Department welcomed back several of its former students this year and said good-bye to Mr. Paul Boyts, who resigned his position. As a result of their extensive travels, many veterans have made interesting contributions to class discussions. Dr. Norah Zink is the acting head of this department. P ' H ' t ' StTt-llfi ' i-H

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SECONDARY EDUCATION The Secondary Division, under the direction of Miss Joy Mahachek, prepares the student for teaching in both junior and senior high schools. The broad background and specific knowledge necessary for such teachers can be obtained by completing satisfac- torily the required courses and by developing thoroughly the individual ' s major interests. The students may specialize in one or more of the following fields: English, geography, languages, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to the students who are regularly enrolled in this division are many others from special fields who qualify for certification either as majors or minors. In this way, all the students on the campus are enrolled at some time or other in one of the many courses offered. This year, the division was happy to welcome back many veterans. ENGLISH The English Department provides opportunity for a student to form an acquaintance with types of literature and their connection with the social and intellectual life of the times and to develop his powers of expression for literary or professional use. The department also aids every student in the college through the Speech Clinic, which aims at speech per- fection for all prospective teachers. This year Dr. Rhodes Stabley resigned his position, while Dr. Joseph Meconnahey and Mr. Thomas Berry joined the staff. Mr. C. C. Jones is acting head of the department. Seated; Norton, Mccdonald, Board- man, Perkins. Standing: Meconnahey, Eerry, Jones, Head of Department. pfl B. .:i HHDHHHHHHI H IHHiilMI I roy l r K Z f Pflfl r ' ' i flH

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iiffliili . •ni Barbor, Littlef.eld, Ridenour Schr.ell. Mahachek, Heod of Department LIBRARY The library in Wilson Hall, supervised by Miss Lucille J. Littlefield, provides the college students and faculty with both serious and recreational reading. The browsing shelf on the first floor is very popular, providing light and pleasant reading material. The new rental library, steadily growing larger, offers current literature at a minimum rate. + MATHEMATICS The Mathematics Department has continued its efforts to develop teachers who know both the subject matter and how to teach it in elementary and secondary schools. Classes have been enlarged by veterans who have returned to resume their studies. Mr. Leroy Schnell is again with the mathematics staff after serving in the Naval Reserve. Miss Joy Mahachek is head of this department. Page Eighteen