University of Oregon - Oregana Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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Dean Charles E. Johnson of the College of Liberal Arts said, i'lt would be pretty surprising if there weren't some change in the freshman class. He feels that the change has resulted in a better-prepared freshman. He feels that today's freshman is certainly no more apa- thetic than the freshman of ten years ago. DEAN DUSHANE SAYS TODAY'S FRESHMAN IS LESS APATH ETIC Dean of Students, Donald DuShane, feels that there is a change in today's freshman that goes along with a change in the atmosphere of higher education. He said that today's freshman is far less apathetic because of a better high school education. The greater amount of interest they display in public affairs also contributes to his picture of an unapathetic freshman. Dean DuShane feels that the freshman at today is interested in curriculum on the university and has a better chance to voice it because of the advancement of student involvement displayed at the U of O as early as twenty years ago. A major help to the freshmen of today from Dean DuShane's office is the housing and coun- selling services to keep them from being inundated by things about which they know nothing. DEAN JOHNSON POINTS OUT NEW IDEA IN FRESHMAN COURSES Dean Johnson feels that there should be a balance between student demands and faculty demands and that at the U of 0 this balance is almost equal. The College of Liberal Arts is here for all students and through a new idea in many courses, freshman comp for example, of using a full professor and a younger instructor, they are getting a full measure of learning from the University.

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Dean of Administration, William C. Jones, had many views on the changes of today's freshmen over those of ten years ago. Basically, he stated that today's freshman is not any different than any freshman who is trying new ideas. He would expect that the freshmen of today are better prepared academically and in world problems. In speaking of apathy in freshmen, he would doubt that they are any more apathetic. HBut, he said, Hhow do I know? He feels, generally, that today's freshman is more interested in the world around him. DEAN JONES LINKS FRESHMEN TO NEW IDEAS Dean Jones feels that students of today are becoming more and more involved with the faculty and adminis- tration over curriculum problems, but doubts that they would make very many drastic changes it they had the last say. He feels the administration is encouraging freshmen to have an interest in diverse areas in sponsor- ing speakers and programs. DEAN ALPERT FEELS FRESHMEN MORE SERIOUS ABOUT CAREERS Dean of Faculties, Harry Alpert, feels that today's freshman is far better prepared academically as a result of an upgrading in the secondary schools. He also feels that today's freshman is far less apathetic than the fresh- man of ten years ago. Today's freshmen are 'lmuch more serious about their own careers and the world about them. Dean Alpert feels that today's freshman is well treated at the U of O with a great emphasis by faculty on indi- viduality with diversified programs. The Department of Faculties is responsible for hiring new faculty members, and in keeping with student interest, it is hiring the best people who can be found.

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D EAN HOLLIS SAYS TH E Dean Orlando J. Hollis of the School of Law said he is inclined to think that there is no change in the freshman of U N IVE RS ITY B ETTE R today, but that the University as a whole is underestimating U N D ERSTAN DS him. He said today's freshman is less apathetic to world aHairs. TO DAYIS FRESH M EN Dean Hollis said that the University of Oregon should devise the best program it knows how and listen to stu- dents' ideas for possible guidance. DEAN HULTENG FINDS FRESHMEN MORE INVOLVED IN THE SOCIAL WORLD Dean John L. Hulteng of the School of Journalism said that today's freshmen are somewhat more idealistic and are definitely Cl change from those of ten years ago. Today's freshman, he said, More more involved in the social world about them. Dean Hulteng said the faculty is here to help the stu- dents and are willing to do a great deal if the student tries. The School of Journalism attempts to make the freshman aware of what is happening in the world around him through iournalism.