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

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There is a tendency of the scholarly to discredit the athletic. This is a fallacy because an integral part of becoming a balanced individual is to exercise not only the mind, but the body. Taylor has 15 organized sports and 1 1 intramural sports. This year 265 stu- dents participated in intercollegiate sports and over % of the student body was involved with some form of intra- murals. Although men ' s and women ' s tennis, wrestling, golf and field were discontin- ued from the athletic schedule, wom- en ' s cross country was added. We are striving for excellence and high visibil- ity. said Coach Joe Romine, co-ordin- ator of athletics. By dropping the events with low visi- bility, low student participation and low crowd involvement we will be able to improve our other teams. With so many students involved in sports, they are seen as not only pro- moting physical growth but spiritual growth. The teams not only play to- gether, they pray together, Romine said. We encourage Bible studies and prayer meetings . . . when students are competing in an intense situation they can learn to deal with frustrations and situations that they would face out in the world. That is one of the most posi- tive aspects of athletics Romine said. 12

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Revised general education goals in effect The purpose of a Christian liberal arts education is multifaceted. Practically speaking, the shape which a university gives its educational programs depends largely upon three factors: its tradition- al values, its educational philosophy, and its student needs, said Kenneth Swan, professor of English, in an article on the new General Education require- ment. Educational philosophy gives direc- tion and purpose to the academic en- deavor. Student needs, determined by the shifting demands and opportunities of the larger society pose questions of change, wrote Swan. A year and a half ago a committee of ten faculty and administrators and one student was formed concerning the need for modification of the General Education program. The committee met throughout the summer and struggled with three major questions: What are the current prob- lems and potentials of curriculum revi- sion? What are the current needs of this college? What are the goals of Gen- eral Education? With 15 degrees available in 41 ma- jors, it was imperative that the commit- tee form a strong general basis. After much deliberation the faculty, with a vote of 78 yes 16 no approved the new General Education program to take ef- fect September 1983, involve incoming freshmen, and be phased in over a four- year period. The four areas covered in the 15 point General Education Goals State- ment were: l)emphasis on integration of faith and learning and the develop- ment of a Christian Worldview 2)em- phasis on stewardship and values 3)emphasis on breadth and 4)empha- sis on skills. A $120,000 grant, awarded by Lilly Endowment, Inc., will assist Taylor Uni- versity in implementing this program and attempting to make education what it should be. 11

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Athletics important to growth 13