Morton Junior College - Pioneer Yearbook (Cicero, IL)

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The administration has the responsibility of setting the general policies of the college. These objectives need to be well-defined and translated into course content and meaningful teaching- leaming experiences in order that general, ter- minal, and college-bound students will get the utmost out of their college work. The school leadership at Morton Iunior Col- lege is continually seeking improvement in all phases of its education program. Research studies are made to study programs of finance, kinds of personnel, building, equipment, techniques of teaching, and content because today's trends be- come tomorrow's realities. The administration has seen the necessity for the formation of greater opportunities for the students at Morton junior College. They are cognizant of the fact that ours is a changing world, and the needs must be expanded. Through the leadership of the administration, Morton junior College has been successful in the past and through their constant dedication and imaginativeness it is certain to maintain its well-eamed respect throughout the state. The standards of Morton junior College are of the highest caliber and justifiably on a par with any college in the country. This is an in- dication of an administration whose impartial interest is the youth of this community. Morton junior College is fortunate in having not only well-qualified teachers, but teachers who are interested in the community and their students. This quality of teaching staff has also been reco- gnized by the administration as a necessity in the establishment of a school to cope with an ever changing world. The students at Morton junior College should be grateful for having at the helm, men who are imbued with the desire to further their scope in life and who zealously and unselfishly give them- selves to the plan.

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Elie gz3reoident DR. XVALTER L. COOPER The notable traditions of Morton Junior College have been upheld because of the fine leadership and keen interest of its deans, teachers, and counselors. The successful operation of the college is chiefly dependent on the guidance and direction of its president, Walter L. Cooper. Dr. Cooper earned his Bachelor degree at Central Missouri State Teachers' College and acquired his Master and Doctor degrees from the University of Missouri. Dr Cooper, along with the Board of Educa- tion, formulates the educational policies of the college. 8