Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Cbe Gem ARTHUR HOWARD, A. M. Dean of the College SOCIOLOGY The Department of Sociology seeks to disclose a comprehensive analysis of the science of human relationships and the constituent factors of group control. Two principles are kept to the front; first, that members of society should be given the fullest and richest possibilities of developing their potential powers, and secondly, that any individual should give his life unselfishly in building the lives of other persons and the group. Thorough theoretical preparation is offered as a basis for practical courses of the Department of Social Service of graduate schools. It is hoped that the student will discover that group interests are his interests, that his life is made the richer as he enriches group life, and that he will learn the worth of the spirit values of life, without which society is poor indeed. Page Nineteen 1034

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Zb 6cm BURT W. AYRES, Ph. D. Vice-President PHILOSOPHY Dhilosophy deals with the human experience as a whole. It embraces the general aspects of all the sciences, seeking to bring all into a coherent system. Science in its modern meaning uses mainly description and explanation; Philosophy uses also interpretation and appreciation. Science deals with events as mere occurrences; Philosophy deals also with meanings and values. Logic deals with truth value s; Aesthetics, with beauty values; Ethics, with moral values. A person ' s philosophy is the set of beliefs by which he orders his life. A fundamental in the interpretation of the universe means a fundamental difference in his character and destiny. 1934 Page Eighteen

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Cbe 6cm AGNES GERKIN THE DEAN OF WOMEN WAhile a college group is a unit, it is made up of many parts, each individual differing in temperament, training, and ideals, and com- ing varying distances from the four corners of the earth. Learning to live successfully with others and with society as a whole is an important part of education. This accumulated group of young people in its social relationships works out its individual and group problems in the laboratory of its own existence. The Dean of Women helps through counsel and direction to make satisfactory social ad- justments which will lead not only to har- monious relationships in the present but to successful living after college days are over. WILLIS HOLMAN, A. M. THE DEAN OF MEN HpHF United States of America was the first nation to attempt to educate all the chil- dren at public expense. Teaching has become a profession. The teacher no longer teaches mere subject matter. He becomes a friend, a counselor, and guide to the children. He knows that his great function is that of build- ing character and citizenship. The Department of Education endeavors to meet the needs of all those who desire to pre- pare for the highest type of teaching. We make our offerings in the finest atmosphere that can be found anywhere. Our courses have general educational and cultural values for any who may desire to enter religious work or social activities. 1934 Page Twenty