Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Harry A. Cunningham, B. S., M. A. The courses offei ' ed in the department of biology are of three types — vocational, cul- tural, and pre-vocational. The vocational courses are designed for the direct training of students for the voca- tion of teaching biology. In these courses the activities of biology teachers that have been found to be frequent, important, and difficult are considered. In the courses that are thought of as cul- tural in character the selection and organ- ization of subject matter is made with the idea of giving the student who does not in- tend to continue work in the field of biology the assistance most needed in living a full, rational, and happy life. It is the purpose of the department, in these courses, to teach the big principles and generalizations of biology in such a way that they can, and will, be applied in meeting life ' s problems more successfully. The advanced courses in the department are designed to be distinctly pre-vocational in character and are planned primarily for those who have definitely decided upon one of the vocations that is biological in nature. DEPARTAIENT OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY D. W. Pearce, a. B., M. a. The Department of Education and Psy- chology covets the favor and assumes the responsibility of being one factor in the production of artistic teachers. This de- partment attempts to give the prospective teacher, as far as possible under the con- ditions that obtain, a working knowledge and a practical grasp of teaching as a vo- cation. A philosophy and theory of edu- cation are absolutely necessary for vision, but, at the same time, care must be taken not to become visionary. We desire that the period of adaptatior. of our teacher-product to the actual teach- ing position be made in the least possible amount of time and with a minimum of maladjustment. To help in attaining this end, we welcome and solicit suggestions and counsel from superintendents, principals and teachers engaged in service in the fields. Last, but not least, we desire that our teacher-product shall possess a high sense of professional honor; shall stand four- square as a leader and guide of the young. m I Page twenty-three

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In trying to make the work of the Art Department as useful as maj ' be, we hold as our creed the words of a great art leader. If you accept art, it must be pai ' t of your daily lives, and the daily use of every man. It will be with us wherever we go, in the ancient city full of traditions of past time, in the newly cleared farm in America or the colonies, where no man has dwelt for traditions to gather round him; in the quiet country-side, as in the busy town, no place shall be without it. It shall be no respecter of persons, but be shared by gentle and simple, learned and unlearned, and be as a language that all can under- stand. — William Morfiti depart: iext of agriculture J. T. Johnson, A. B. The school laws of Ohio require that agriculture be taught in high schools and elementary schools; that elementary teachers who are examined by county superinten- dents, must take the examination in agri- culture in order to teach; and that Kent College must maintain an adequate depart- ment for the training of teachers of Agri- culture for the schools of the state. Be- cause of these laws Kent State since it first opened its doors has maintained a Department of Agriculture for the com- plete and proper instruction of prospective teacher.! and other students who desire a broad and cultural education. Page twenty-two

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Edgar Packard, A. B. During the present year Prof. Chester Satterfield of the English Department is on eave doing advanced work in Columbia University. Prof. William L. Mapel of Maryville, Missouri, has been added to the department; and he has had charge of pub- licity and publications, as well as of the Homecoming play. Prof. Thomas L. Davey, who has been in the department for two years, has moved into his new house, whicn stands directly across the street from Pro- fessor Satterfield ' s home. He has been com- pleting some advanced work in Ohio State University. Professor Packard has pub- lished three booklets during the year. One is An Outline of Shakespeare ' s Plays, ' another is Bible Notes, and still another is a Method of Advanced Reading. An interesting and helpful literary map of Eng- land has been added to the department. DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH Belle Rowlan, A. B., M. A. The aim of this department is to offer an oportunity of mastering French for its own sake. Here is a chance to lengthen your vision, to open the doors of the unknown. By much reading from many authors you will be able to follow the thoughts of the masterminds of another great civilization. So you may form contacts with source material, and advance to research work in history, literature and science as well as add to the pleasure found in music, art and travel. A key to a fuller life. Page twenty-four