Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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Department of Psychology The psychology department offers courses In the study of the way In which people think and act. It Includes courses In the basic Ideas of psychology, plus developmental, adolescent, and adult psycho logy. Diane B. Gibson, Instructor in Psychology. B.S., III. Inst, of Technology; M.A., U. of III. Jack B. Gibson, Asso. Professor of Sociology. B.A.; M.A., Wayne University. Department of Sociology The Department of Sociology, chaired by Mr. Richard Wetherlll, Is actively Involved with the way In which people live. As a result, the students are often Involved In projects which enable them to learn more about people and their problems. Such pro¬ jects Include stratifying Park and Parkville, the visitation program In which students visit patients of the St. Joseph Mental hospital, and the tutorial program. In which students help students In the Inter¬ city schools with their schoolwork. 29

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Department of Political Science To promote Interest and curiosity in the nature of government and laws is the chief goal of the political science department. Offered by the department are courses in American and foreign government, political theory, etc. Also the department is very influential in inviting prominent speakers to the campus. This year the most well-known was Dr. Harold Lasswell, professor of political science at Yale University. Jerzy Hauptmann, Prof of Political Science. M.B.A., Ph. D. University of Innsbruck. The major events in the department were the election and the UN Model Assembly. For the election Park students were encouraged to help out in any way at the polls, and some became part of television newscasting teams, relaying results to the networks. The UN Model Assembly is an event in which hundreds of high school stu¬ dents represent various countries in the UN. They make speeches, vote, and make resolutions on the various issues facing the United Nations Hov ard D. Neighbor, Asst. Prof, of Political Science. B.S., M.S. Kansas State University, Ph.D. University of Kansas. The campaigning for the Presidential election became a little vigorous as the jolly green giant got into the act, and did a little hanky-panky v ith Dr. Hauptmann ' s car. 28

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Department of Physical Education The basic function of the physical education department is to see that requirements are filled and that the sports pro¬ gram is administered properly. Courses in many sports are offered for both men and women. Also, a program in swim¬ ming is held so that practically everyone learns to swim a little. Besides this, all instructors are involved in coaching the various Park varsity teams. Coach Nelson handles the soccer and basketball teams while Coach Hamilton coaches swimming and cross-country teams, Mrs, Dorsey each year whips the tennis team into shape. Edward Nelson, Coach, B.A., William Jewell College; M.A., George Peabody College for Teachers. Barbara P. Dorsey, Inst, in P.E., B.S., Kansas State University. Larry M. Hamilton, Inst, in P.E. B.A.j William Jewell College. 30