Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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REV. JOHN F. BURNS O.S.A., Ph D. Deon of the School of Arts ortd Philosophy TEAR after year, thousands of aspiring country and city lads pack their trunks . . . bravely depart from parental roofs and head for the open doors of some collegiate institution They know that success in this old world is based squarely upon the broad application of educational principles They realize that these principles take long hours of serious preparation which in turn means hard use for young eyes. 11 was during the depression when banks were closing . . . thousands joining the unemployed ranks . . . dust storms sweeping the West . business at a standstill . . . President Franklin D. Roosevelt entered into the costliest legislation ever written into the annals of this country . . . that my attention was focused sharply upon the need of more educa- tion. With the economic and social conditions so stringent in America, I could see only one remedy —a college education. How well I can recall the gleams and glooms that dart across the schoolboy's brain when his ideals send him into a whirlwind to select a college with high scholastic rating, historic buildings and shaded walks, top ranking athletic teams, and a social program of gaiety to blend recreation with study. What matters it if I can't enjoy fraternity life, or go tea dancing with Betty Coed ... so long as I can rub shoulder to shoulder with real Leo f. Brown, Ph.O. Associate Professor, Education Give me the set-up behind the question Horry S Bueehe, M.S., €.1. Professor. Ctcctricat Erxjtneerma My stors mon

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Villanovo College was founded by the Augustin- ian Fathers in 1842, to offer to young men an opportunity of receiving a thorough, liberal educa- tion— an education which would develop all the faculties of soul as well as of body, and would find its expression in a clear-thinking, right-acting Christian gentleman. In accordance with this principle, Villanova's progress and success in the educational world has been attained through the co-operation between the Board of Trustees and the Administrative Council The Board of Trustees consisting of five clergy and two laymen, supervise the management, direction and government of the College. They appoint a president and faculty. The Administrative Council is composed of the President, Vice-President, Proc- urator, Chaplain, Librarian, Registrar and the Dean of each school. This Council directs the educa- tional, religious and social policies of the institution With the up-swing in business, college enroll- ments have taken a sudden increase. This year Villanova had her enrollment raised 15 percent, over that of last year's, and the faculty enrollment touched a new high with an increase of 33 1 3 percent, bringing the total to sixty members. However, the policy of personal and intimate relationship between students and professors, is not altered by this sudden increase. The famous twin towers of the College Chcpcl. STUDY RIUGION ATHUTICS

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TIk Bochelor of Arts ond Philosophy degrees ore officiolly recognized ond od- mit students without exommations to standard Low Schools The Bochelor of Arts degree likewise odmits students to stondord Medico! schools, provided the necessary scientific studies hose been completed On the dsciplmory side they seek to impart that suppleness ond flexibility to the mind that will enable it to grasp thoroughly oil the various details of its problems end the voricus issues ond con- sequences involved. On the cultural side they supply that knowledge of literature, philosophy, ond science which gives in- sight ond breadth of vision ond makes for the formation of o realty cultivated mind men . . . men who understand the primary motive behind it oil and yet enjoy relaxation. Let them have their enrollments in the thousands, but give me a college where you learn to know Freshmen ond Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors . . . one with a favorable atmosphere to develop character . . . train the mind ... a college with democratic envi- ronment and inspiring ideals. With pen in hand my correspondence began to flood offices of college registrars in the East I had to have a catalogue and trace historical back- ground . . . location . . . courses given . . . campus, buildings and equipment. After a few weeks the morning moil brought replies bound in all colors ond packed full of information . . becoming acquainted with o new world. It was late one Friday evening in Autumn, while I was scanning the poges of various cata- logues, that my attention was drawn to the radio. The ether waves were vibrating with a group of mole voices singing Softly at Nightfall When Moonlight Comes Stealing —ah, that stole my heart away, and The World Is Waiting For the Sunrise was positively chill-provoking . . . then a sudden pause . . . You hove been listening to the Rev. franc» Covonough, O.S.A., A.B. Instructor in History It doesn't moke ony difference to me History lecture with Or. Horlmon.