University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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Mr. Stuart Sharkey: . .. the educational environment is everywhere at Delaware . ..' Dr. Leon Campbell: In the 20 years that Stuart Shar- key has been with the University of Delaware, he has held many posi- tions, ranging from Director of Housing and Residence Life to Russell Hall Director. In that 20 years, he has seen the University grow, not only in size, but in qual- ity education and reputation. It has also grown in student person- nel programs, one area that he dir- ects. Sharkey's opinion is that the personality of the students has also expanded. He feels that they are more mature, bright, and cheerful, and that this all contributes to Delaware's fine reputation. Since he has been here, Mr. Sharkey has enjoyed, more than anything else, his interaction with the students, He has many oppor- tunities to do this on a one-to-one basis through his work with the un- dergraduate cabinet, and in even F in eating at the dining halls. Sharkey believes the education- al environment is everywhere on campus. Qutside the classroom, he says, student programs en- hance the education of the individ- ual. Education is very dynamic at Delaware. He believes this is in part due to the quality faculty Delaware has and the daily exper- ience and pressure that is placed on the student, Mr. Sharkey states that the quality in the students academic ability is still increasing and has not stopped doing so since he ar- rived in 1963. He says, The Dela- ware student is more academically oriented than ever before and aca- demic orientation is a goal that Delaware is continually reaching for. Anne Hosmer . .. Delaware is a school that knows where it wants to go and what it wants lodo .. In 1972, Leon Campbell came to the University of Delaware as Provost and Vice President of Aca- demic Affairs. He is responsible for the allocation of the universi- ty's resources and the academic program at Delaware. Because these positions are located in one office, the academic program is sure to receive the resources it needs. When he arrived here, Delaware was a much smaller school, and Dr. Campbell has re- ceived much satisfaction in seeing how the school has developed. He perceives Delaware as an ex- cellent educational institution. He feels that the school knows where it wants to go and what it wants to do: to be among the best in what- ever it chooses to do. Therefore, he states, improvement of exist- ing programs, nol expansion, is al- ways sought after. Campbell feels the University is looking towards the computing age in both undergraduate and graduate courses, which parallels his feeling towards education. Delaware not only educates for the present, but for the future. Stu- dents should learn how to think, express themselves, and become pragmatic. He believes that a broad based education in the Arts and Humanities will help any indi- vidual in any field because it can be applied to all aspects of life. Campbell also believes there is a good blend in the student body at the University, and that the fine academic guality at Delaware stems from the student body. Anne Hosmer Academics 27

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Dr. E. A. Trabant: ... the students are' the University of Delaware. P Dr. Trabant came to the Univer- sity of Delaware in 1968, and brought a great deal of experience with him. Through his undergrad- uate studies, graduate studies, and affiliation with other schools, he has directed and developed the University in all aspects of educa- tion. He enjoys interacting and working closely with the students, and he observes and participates in all activities within the University. Trabant feels that Delaware has a firm foundation in quality educa- tion. The people attending the University add to its attractiveness and desirability, and when de- scribing Delaware's students, handsome, intelligent, 'seri- ous, and alive are a few adjec- tives that Trabant believes best tell the story. It is his belief that the students are looking for a way to discover for themselves, in and out of the classroom, an opportunity to test their abilities and to better the world for future generations. In the near future, Dr. Trabant sees new shifts in the College of Human Resources and in the Col- lege of Agricultural Science. It is his opinion that society needs to know more about its individuals and their relationships with others. Thus, the study of these relation- ships will see a new twist. Dr. Tra- bant states, the undergraduate program, the graduate program, and campus athletics are just a few in a wide array of factors that lead Delaware to its high quality educa- tion. Anne Hosmer 26 Academics

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Mr. Ray Eddy: ... genuine concern for the experience that I w Dr. Tim Brooks: Delaware has students receive ... ' what today's student is looking for in a higher education. Dr. Tim Brooks arrived at the University of Delaware in 1979 He was attracted then, as he still 1s today, by the academic reputation that Delaware possesses. Director of Student Life and Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs are two titles that he holds. With these positions he works closely with the Student Center, the Student Activities Center, the Minority Center, the International Center, and the Honors Center. The Student Cen- ter was a main focus this year, with its reorganization, both internally and externally. Dr. Brooks believes Delaware has what today's student is looking for in a higher education. Along with quality academics, strong out of classroom programs are devel- 28 Academics As Dean of Students for the University of Delaware, Ray Eddy chooses to keep as much in contact with the students as possible. He feels that students are looking for a quality experience at the Universi- ty, and that the idea of quality ex- perience varies from person to per- son. Since he arrived at Delaware in 1969, he has believed the faculty to be committed in terms of having genuine concern for the experience the students receive. He feels the constant aim of the University should be to strive for better pro- grams, and that Delaware is capa- ble of this responsibility through resource utilization. Mr. Eddy's background is very diverse, and includes schooling oping. These programs can be called cocurricular, instead of extracurricular, because they parallel and correlate with what is being taught in the classrooms. Educating the student in the academic arena is the primary fo- cus for a college institution, Dr. Brooks feels. However, he believes, education does not stop there. In- stead, it continues through activi- ties in the University community that help to round the students ex- perience. Dr. Brooks, in his work with the students, feels they are a pleasure to know. He is impressed this year with the number of students in leadership positions in university organizations, and feels they are doing an extraordinary job. tdnne Hosmer throughout the nation, and service in the Air Force. He has been af- filiated with a variety of schools and through this experience has gained a vast knowledge in work- ing and interaction with students. In his close contact with Delaware students he holds an optimistic view, in that they have the capabil- ity for achievement in whatever they do. Eddy views the students as pos- sessing the positive aspects of self- centeredness. They arrive al Dela- ware to better their own lives and Lo find a point of focus. Because of this, he sees a future-oriented stu- dent body that is concerned with outcomes. Amne Hosmer e e e e