Peru State College - Peruvian Yearbook (Peru, NE)

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RANCHING Divisions: Departments Of what significance is Peru State to some of these leaders of the schools faculty. Dr. Mickey Lee Land, chair- man of the Education depart- ment, feels that Peru has Something over the other col- leges Is the individualized atten- tion and the small classes. 1 don't think the students here realize how fortunate they are as far as access to instructors. As far as development of the department is concerned, we have plans to update the psychol- ogy curriculum, and revitalize our elementary and secondary education programs. We would also like to add some more courses to the ones we have.'' As for the advantages of a Peru education, I would say that in the future when our students go out to teach they will be as well prepared as graduates of any other College or University any- where .'' Dr. Lester Russell graduated from PSC in 1951 with a Bache- lor's degree. Dr. Russell is head of the Applied Arts division. When asked about the advan- 10 Continued. . .

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EXPERIENCE ing a Master's Degree, but it was dropped due to insufficent partic- ipation some time ago. Some semblance of organiza- tion was begun in 1904 when President lames Crabtree started naming division heads. They are called Division Chairman today. Presently, there are six divi- sions at Peru State. They include the Humanities Division, chaired by John Barrett: Natural Science, chaired by Albert Brady: Physical Education, headed by Jerry Joy: Education, chaired by Mickey Land; Applied Arts, chaired by Dr. Lester Russell: and Perform- ing Arts, chaired by Leland Sher- wood. In 1921, Peru switched to a four year system, the standard term today. The school also offered the Master’s program in the beginning of the four year program. Today, Peru State has a good system of four and two year pro- grams. Bachelor Degrees can now be earned in a wide range of fields. The Division Chairman have been named on page 8 and 9 for each division. Continued.

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tages of Peru State over other schools he said, Some of the advantages PSC has over other schools Is the dedicated staff, who are concerned with the development of the individual student. PSC has a long list of recognized excellence in educa- tion. The faculty and students have a much belter rapport here than at other Colleges and Uni- versities.” When asked about plans he has for the Applied Arts division he stated, Some plans I'd like to see instigated in the Applied Arts department would be expansion in the power and Auto Mechanics area. I'd also like to see more extensive programs in plastics and electronics, which of course would entail additional staff members and equipment.” With a dedicated group of Division chairmen Peru State College’s future is indeed bright. The Roots of Peru State Peru Normal will live on and on and on . . . JP Continued. . .