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

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Ms. Marilyn Harper: . .. a balance between in-classroom and out-of- classroom enrichment . . . rr The Student it .'tp. L s i i Marilyn Harper, afier holding many positions at the University of Delaware, is presently the Associ- ate Director of Student Life, This title came after many reorganiza- tions within Student Activities. She strives for a balance be- tween in-classroom and out-of- classroom enrichment for the stu- dent. In terms of out-of-classroom experience, Marilyn Harper feels that the students are much in- volved, and supportive of their ac- tivities, This is an optomistic view, in that she feels more and more students are showing concern and are participating in what they care about. Harper believes the greatest benefit she derives from her job is her close work and involvement with the students. The students are the reason why she is here and she Center Staff I ' wants to help them in any way she can. There is much reward in the job, she states, when see a stu- dent go away, satisfied with an ac- tivity, or I see a group of students fulfilled because they have done something to benefit some other group of people. Ms. Harper sees Delaware as being in a prime location for a uni- versity. It is close enough, she feels, to metropolitan areas to ex- perience city life and attract peo- ple here for student programs, yet distant enough for work within a smaller community. She believes this is an important factor to con- sider when looking for a higher cducation because it effects the scope of experience the student will be able to receive. Anne Hosmer Academics 29

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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

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Agriculture The College of Agriculture of- fers many employment opportuni- ties other than farming. In faect, farming accounts for only about 59 of the college's graduates. An education in the College of Agri- culture means an opportunity for study in many disciplines some of which are vitally important and are regularly used in the complex business of producing and market- ing food. The college offers nine majors and three degrees. There are 71 laculty members, many of whom are working on research projects. Special scholarships are 30 Academics sponsored by the Delaware Farm Credit Association, the Delaware State Grange, the Agricultural Alumni Association, and the Dela- ware Federation of Garden Clubs, Agriculture is transmitted to students as one of the fields of the future, and the employment out- look for majors is very promising. Dean Donald Crossan has this ad- vice for graduating students, If you will serve agriculture well, di- rectly or indirectly, you will also serve your fellow man well, since agriculture sustains us all. loc Rose Dean Donald Crossan: , . . provides preparation for careers in many areas . .. one of the fields of the future .,