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

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ENGLISH— I. Jones 2. Norton 3. MacDonald 4. Cook 5. McCiure 6. Ensley 7. Boardman 8. Hayes 9. McConnaney 10. Stabley— Head of Dept. II. Perkins. LANGUAGES— 1 2. Belghler— Head of Dept. LIBRARY— 13. Rltter— Head Librarian 14. Littlefleld 15. Ridenour ENGLISH AND SPEECH The English and Speech Department, headed by Dr. Rhodes R. Stabley, has added two new members to its faculty to meet the demands of in- creased enrollment. The department provides training in fundamentals to students in all depart- ments and opportunities for creative work in various fields of expression. LANGUAGES The Department of Foreign Languages, head- ed by Dr. Edward Beighler, imparts a thorough knowledge of Spanish and French to students pre- paring for teaching in these fields. In addition stu- dents gain understanding of peoples to whom these languages are native through a study of their back- grounds, customs, and habits. LIBRARY The Library, under the supervision of Dr. Deckard Ritter, offers opportunities for research and recreational reading to both students and fac- ulty. A valuable addition was procured recently by the purchase of I 000 dollars worth of books through a Yale Book Fund. Gifts from students, faculty, and townspeople raised the necessary amount to match the contribution of an anonymous Yale alumnus. — 19—

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Elementary Education The Eiementary Division, under the direction of Dr. LaVerne Strong, aims to produce well trained teachers for the kindergarten, primary and inter- mediate schools. At the Laboratory School, obser- vation of pupils, demonstrations of various types of lesson units, and examples of the problems encoun- tered In teaching are presented to students prior to the beginning of their periods of student teach- ing. Cultural, social, and professional development is encouraged through active participation in the college chapter of the Association for Childhood Education, (ACE). Juniors in the Association take charge of play periods for Laboratory School chil- dren and avail themselves of certain extracurricular activities designed to provide opportunities for work with the children outside the classroom. Dr. LaVerne Strong, Director of Division Miss Joy Mahachek Director of Division Secondary Education The Division of Secondary Education, directed by Miss Joy Mahachek, has grown rapidly in the past few years until it has 468 students enrolled In the various departments: English and Speech, Math- ematics, Science, Geography, Language, Physical Education, and Social Studies. The chief purpose of the division is the prepa- ration of teachers for the secondary schools of Pennsylvania and every effort is made to provide the graduate with adequate training. Students of the division are automatically members of the Secondary Education Club. Its activities, planned to provide opportunities for students to develop standards of leadership and democracy, include professional meetings and the spring and fall outings at the lodge. — IS-

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MATHEMATICS— I. Mahachek— Head of Dept. 2. Strlght 3. Brown 4. Schnell. GEOGRAPHY— 5. Davis— Head of Dept. 6. Zinc PHYS. ED.— 7. Ellenberger 8. Giselow 9. Hamblen 10. Miller— Head of Dept. II. Shaffer 12. McKnlght. GEOGRAPHY The Geography Department, with Mr. L. C. Davis as head, cognoscent of the fact that igno- rance breeds contempt and that only through an understanding of each others ways may men of divergent backgrounds live together in peace, en- deavors to impart this understanding to students in the Elementary, Secondary, and Business Depart- ments as well as to majors in the field. MATHEMATICS The Mathematics Department, directed by Miss Joy Mahachek, has as its major aim the de- velopment of trained teachers of mathematics for both secondary and elementary schools. The addi- tion of Dr. Isaac Stright to the faculty has enabled the department to meet the increased demand for courses in the field. PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Physical Education faculty and Mr. George P. Miller, Head of the Department, feel that a healthy mind in a healthy body is a basic require- ment for a good teacher. Opportunity for this de- velopment is offered, not only through regular classes, but also through varsity athletics and an extensive intramural program. —20—