Lee College - Vindauga Yearbook (Cleveland, TN)

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THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (L TO R) W. SNELL, B. BALZANO, K. MUNDY, B. FISHER, M. DIRKSEN, D. RAHAMUT A small college ' s ability to make a big difference in the course of human affairs begins in the classroom. The behavioral and social science department, according to chairperson Dr. Bill Balzano, is in a strategic position to make a difference. ' ' Enlightening students about human behav- ior better enables them to comprehend the many aspects of man as a spiritual and social being. When the student under- stands human behavior from a Christian perspective, the doorway to change is opened. According to Dr. Balzano, Through intense study of man and his behavior comes an understanding, and with that understanding comes assistance in chang- ing behavior in a positive way. If the college community can make an impact, the local community should pro- vide the starting point. According to Dr. Murl Dirksen, Lee College is a part of Cleveland and should be involved in social issues and social justice and responsibility. As Dr. Dirksen also points out, The college is composed of students from ev3ry state resulting in a national diver- sity and heterogeneity of American culture. Since a significant number of foreign students attend Lee College, awareness of world conditions is also a necessity for members of the college community. Dr. Dirksen states: We need to be aware of international issues because we are part of an international church and need to K. MUNDY ADVISES STUDENT 24 ACADEMICS

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SONNY CHAMBLEY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT CHARLES BEACH DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE ACADEMICS 23 fcM

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relate to the increasing number of inter- national students at Lee. Dr. William Snell, professor of history, has been with the department since 1970. Dr. Snell states: The faculty and the atmosphere at Lee help students to improve and adjust to various problems such as college life or spiritual problems. Help- ing students better themselves is funda- mental to the creation of a better society and a better world. In the department two professors received doctorate degrees in 1985. Dr. Balzano received his degree in May, and Dr. Karen Mundy received her degree in December. Bob Fisher is currently pursu- ing a doctoral degree at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. The behavioral and social science depart- ment is one of the largest departments on campus. According to Dr. Balzano, We will be graduating our largest class in 1986. Many students continue their education in postgraduate work pursuing masters and doctoral degrees. Christian psychologists, sociologists, and historians are needed in today ' s society. The goal of the department is awareness of man ' s dilemma and solutions for that dilemma. With this goal in mind, Lee College gradu- ates can act as catalysts for constructive changes in the modern world. By Sylvia Wilcox AWARD KIM HATHAWAY Kim Hathaway received the Behavioral and Social Sciences Award. She has served as a senior psychology assistant for the 1985-86 school year. She is married to Paul Hathaway and they have two chil- dren Karli and Paul. ACADEMICS 25