Montana State University Bozeman - Montanan Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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DR. KENNETH D. BRYSON Associate Professor of Speech B.S., Northern Illinois State Teachers College, 1947; M.A., Northwestern University, 1949; Ph.D., 1952. Beginning his teaching career in Illinois, Dr. Bryson coached debate, directed plays, and taught economics and world history at Mcndota Township High School. Following completion of his master’s degree, he came to Montana State in the fall of 1950 to teach public address and other general speech courses. He has been responsible for the development of the basic speech curriculum in the department and has the title “Coordinator of Speech within the Department of English, Speech, and Theatre Arts.” Formally instrumental in organizing the Montana Speech Association, he served as its chairman for one year. He was originator and director of the Treasure State Forum and its successor, the MSC Campus Roundtable. He is also former debate coach and current Director of Forensics. He has acted as advisor to the Rodeo Club and has served on the Bookstore Board and the Student Loan Committee. He is present chairman of the Lectures and Concerts Committee. Dr. Bryson has achieved and maintained a special effectiveness as a teacher because he is not afraid to experiment with and innovate new methods. He is conscientious and willing to give his students special help on his own time. He has remained a favorite with students in all curriculums. MR. H. E. RODEBERG Professor of Agricultural Education B.S., Montana State College, 1929; M.S., 1942. H. E. Rodcbcrg has had a long career in Agricultural Education, teaching in Montana high schools for 12 years from 1929 to 1941. In the summer of 1941 he came to MSC to work on his master’s degree and acted as assistant state supervisor for the Rural War Training Program. He joined the college staff in 1946 and has continued in his capacity as teacher trainer in Ag Ed to the present time. One of his biggest jobs is working with all the agriculture departments in Montana high schools maintaining close contact with and advising all of MSC’s Agriculture Education graduates. In addition to his teaching duties, Mr. Rodeberg is advisor and coordinator of the annual Future Farmers of America State Leadership Conference and is advisor to the Collegiate FFA. He also acts as advisor to the Agriculture Club, the Little “I”, and has served three terms on the Faculty Policy Advisory Committee. He maintains a constant interest in his past students and is often sought out by graduates who return to the campus on business or just to visit. His interest, sound advice and positive enthusiasm have helped to provide Montana with the best possible teachers in Agricultural Education. 26

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Outstanding An institution of higher learning cannot grow without a faculty dedicated to teaching and counseling the students. If the faculty takes an active interest in the welfare of the students, a higher caliber of student will be attracted to the institution. As the graduates become known in their respective fields, increasing attention will be focused upon the institution by educators and employers alike. The faculty of Montana State is composed of many individuals ) who are outstanding in their respective fields. Some arc nationally known; others arc presently building a reputation for professional t competence which will increase their stature and that of the in- stitution with which they arc associated. The staff of the 1964 MONTANAN is sorry that we are unable to bring recognition to all the members of the faculty who deserve it. The members of the faculty who were selected represent the choice of division deans, department heads, and students. Selection was based on several criteria, and the final selections arc those that the staff regards as the best. Faculty 25

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MRS. MARJORIE PAISLEY Associate Professor Home Economics B.S., Montana State College, 1941; M.S., 1942. Students have always found Mrs. Paisley available for counseling and outside help. Her concern for the college and students of the college is a vital, motivating force in her life and teaching. She has gained a wealth of experience in home economics through her many travels and study trips to the University of Hawaii, the Merrill-Palmer Institute, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Family Relations Instiutc in Los Angeles. Travelling twice to Mexico, she assisted in the Montana Project and in programming the second phase of a service training program. She worked two years in Peru for the State Department advising home economics and rural school teachers. Mrs. Paisley is a member of the Campus Development Committee, the Museum Committee, and is Peace Corps coordinator for Home Economics. She also works on the Study Committee of the International Cooperation Center. Innumerable students have sought her help in finding part-time work. Students returning to the campus for a visit find that her home is open to them while they arc here, and feel that it is their home. Warm interest in her students and in their problems have made Mrs. Paisley an invaluable asset to MSC. MR. CYRIL H. CONRAD Professor of Art B.S., Montana State College, 1934; M.F.A., University of Oregon, 1942. Mr. Conrad has earned the reputation of being one of the outstanding art teachers in the nation. While attending the University of Oregon, he was awarded two Carnegie Scholarships and has increased his effectiveness by doing advanced study in Europe and the Orient. He has taught at MSC since 1945 and is now head of the Art Department. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Phi Delta, Kappa Kappa Psi, a founding member of the Montana Institute of Art, and the Montana Art Education Association, serving for some years on the advisory board. 1 le also belongs to the National Art Education and the Pacific Arts Association. Locally, he has maintained an interest in his fraternity, Kappa Sigma, is advisor to the Inter-Church Council, REW, and is on the Religious Advisory Board. The class advisor for all art majors, he is instrumental in teaching MSC’s art education graduates. He teaches both elementary and secondary methods courses. Many students have come to know Mr. Conrad while enrolled in History of Art. Under Mr. Conrad’s leadership, the Art Department has increased threefold — both in sire and reputation in the nation. 27