Nebraska Wesleyan University - Plainsman Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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thccoyot Tm I. B. Schkeckengast, B. S., Ph. M., S. T. B., D. D. Chancellor l o Page Nineteen

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OUR WESLEYAN There is a reason for the existence of Nebraska Wesleyan University. Its founders had some things definitely in mind. Its supporters believe enough in these ideals to sacrifice for them. Its Faculty and Administrative staff are organized around them. Its students are invited only after a frank statement of these ideals. This institution focuses attention on four main aims: character, education, personality, and service. This is an educational institution. However, without char¬ acter, education has no worthy goal; may break down because of destructive vices and may even become a menace to society. Character is fundamental. The normal product of a college is education, knowledge, training, and culture. Without education, men of high char¬ acter will stand helpless in the presence of the complex prob¬ lems of modern life. It is difficult to define, but easy to recognize personality. There is a definiteness and vividness of individuality that makes the fortunate possessor a vital force. Personality gath¬ ers up and utilizes the powers of the individual in the achieve¬ ment of his goals. Without it large leadership is impossible. Personality may be cultivated. The signal goal of character expressing itself through the trained powers of a vitalized personality, is service. With¬ out the service motive, character, personality, and even edu¬ cation will degenerate. I, B. SCHRECKENGAST Page Eighteen

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Francis Asbury Alaeaeter, A. B., A. M., Lilt. D. Dean of College of Liberal Arts The College of Liberal Arts has eighteen departments, and thirty professors and instructors. It meets the needs of modern educat ' on in training for citizen¬ ship and service. Courses are offered, leading to the A. B., the B. S., and the B. S. in Business Administration. Pre-professional courses are also offered in dentistry, engineer¬ ing, medicine and nursing, the work in which is accepted toward the B. S. degree. Special courses are offered in preparation for the law and the ministry. For many years, the college has made adequate preparaton for scholar¬ ships, fellowships, and assistantships in some cf the best graduate schools of the country. Opportunities are offered for departmental and general honors, for mem¬ bership in departmental clubs, and for advanced study in chosen fields. Mem¬ bership in national honor societies is also afforded, representing scholarship, forensics, social science, dramatics, and the French language and literature. Ten years ago, the enrollment in the College of Liberal Arts was four hun¬ dred twenty-six. The increase during these years has been steady and normal. For the collegiate year, the enrollment is at the present time seven hundred seventy-six. Page Twenty