University of the Ozarks - Aerie Yearbook (Clarksville, AR)

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,l 1'3- Y William T. Carlisle Vernon McDaniel Ruby Taylor Villines Ed.D.g Associate Professor, M.S.g Assistant Professor, B.A.g Instructor, English Englishg Head, Journalism and English Department of English Faculty , . V I an-Q , ff' Vernon McDaniel, assistant professor of journalism and publicity chairman, checks the daily newspaper for interesting news items. 2 Dr. Carlisle quizes his Understanding Poetry class' about some of the more modern poets. 24 The rolls this E ' nghsh The department of English has four specific pur- poses: to deepen students in an appreciation of the beau- ty and power of fine poetry and proseg to increase skills in reading and compositiong to provide a historical and critical background in literary history, research, and criticism as preparation for graduate studyg to train ef- fective English teachersg and to encourage creative writ- ing. A large number of freshman themes are written and revised. Poorly prepared freshmen are offered a special remedial course: the superior freshmen are offered an advanced course in reading and writing. English majors profit from the college library, which is especially rich in modern English literature and literary criticism. library is the favorite haunt of students when term paper time around. The freshmen Linder Dr. Carlisle will not soon forget section of Science Hall. mall - 1 , 4 f t

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ernon Adair, a senior physical education major, es his practice teaching, a requirement for gradu- ion. james T. Griffis Erwin Turner L. 0 Vanzant Ed.D.g Associate Professor, Ed.D.g Professor, M.S.E Associate Education: Head, Depart- Psychology Professor Education Psychology and Education The department of psychology and education provides a program designed to meet the needs of those planning to teach in the public or private schools. A minor is offered in elementary and secondary education that is designed to meet the state requirements for certification in Arkansas. For those who wish to prepare themselves with a wider training in teaching techniques or wish to teach in states other than Arkansas, a major in elementary education is offered. Dr. Turner teaches tests and measurements. a required course for a teaching certificate. Awf-' -' K' ' 1 nf'-H Af ' W' is ' 'iv 1 vWwR1wlH '

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M a rs s-fm M is sas gs- agen sm. tsmgggibgssfw 'U' ml as E s Mis... w r Us '51 if :navy assi - E. H. Bohm Ph.D.: Professor, Humanities and Foreign Languagesg Head, Humanities and Foreign Languages Department W ' ' Dr. Bohm attempts to give his language students a thorough prepara- tion in each course. Humanities and Foreign Lan uage The department of humanities endeavors to make the student aware of the best that has been done in words, in music, and in arf, so that he may have some basis for opinion in these matters. Throughout the division the student is encouraged to observe interrelations of lan- guages, literatures, and fine arts so that he may be able to appreciate his cultural heritage. The objectives in the study of foreign languages are: the acquisition of a better understanding of English by learning a foreign language as a means of comparisong the acquisition of a reading knowledge of a foreign lan- guage for purposes of study and enjoyment: stimulation of interest in general linguistic science, and stimulation of interest in the life, culture, and literature of other nations. In humanities Dr. Bohm endeavors to make the student aware of the best music, poetry, and art. Dr. Bohm is constantly doing research for his liumanities lectures. He is shown hurrying to his humanities class. fi' sam 'K 'leg ia. My 1, 25