Western Connecticut State University - Pahquioque Yearbook (Danbury, CT)

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Z THE PERSONAL-PROF ESSION AL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM For several years both student and faculty groups have been making an intensive study of the College curriculum. As a basis for judging the curriculum, the groups established a criteria for good teachers based upon what the elementary teacher does in the school, community, and in his personal life. . As a result of the curriculum study, Freshmen and Sophomore elementary edu- cation students conferred with their faculty advisors and analyzed their individual problems. From these discussions, plans were formulated and projects were selected, based on individual needs and interests within the limitations of a teacher education program. The purpose of this new program was to better prepare teachers in the social life of the community, and to enrich their knowledge and understanding of them- selves and their community. The program provided for direct experiences, on a credit basis, in community service agencies, organized child-youth groups, and other per- sonal and individual services not available on the college campus. Experiences of the students were correlated through regularly organized seminars with the on-campus program. These group discussions, composed of students engaged in similar experiences, provided an opportunity to discuss their core problems and experiences, and to an evaluation of projects selected. Community excursions to schools, industries, and institutions proved to be a valuable experience, while civic, religious, and recreational leaders addressed the student body on several occasions, stressing the importance of proper inter-relation- ships between the home, school, and church within the community. The program was under the direction of Dr. Edmond Cain, and members of the College Steering Committee, who strove to make this worthwhile program one of lasting value and interest both to the student-teacher and to the community. 14 I . . v. ' , S K , D, '.U.-,.,v-T...-.-... N bf K if -Y f x' - A iff . -...Q--u- f. . -'uf a. 1

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If-'Enf?'f ' 'f?S 'H',I Y Y . . i,b t, A ,X CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION C.G.A. is our Co-operative Government Association which entails representation from the college and training faculty and the student body. Everyone in our school system is represented in this organization by council members which are elected by their respective classmates or faculties. The duties of Council are to work, plan, and carry out any necessary functions of the school as well as a place where students may come with grievances or sug- gestions which they believe should be brought to the attention of Council. In the line of its duties too, comes one of its primer ones, which is for the improvement of the college itself. This is done from the beginning of the year by affairs which are planned for the students and faculty, to help them acquaint themselves with each other so that better inter-relations will result. At the beginning of the year everyone is required to pay C.G.A. dues which will compose the college council budget for the year. It is from this fund that all functions are planned and budgeted for and makes it easier for its members to enjoy many affairs through the school year which otherwise might be more difficult in which to participate. The officers for the year were: President .......................... ..... V INCENT CIBBERELLI Vice-President ...... ................ I OSEPH LEHENY Treefwer ................. ..... K ATHERINE CAREGNATO Recording Secretary ........... .... M ARGARET VAN ORDEN Cowefpomiing Secretary ...... ..... ..... ...... I. I L LY GEORGE 13 fereffma I f , - - v - . , A f .,. 4, an X5 ,-va 1 IV. -5. 1- il . Y 1 fl J A T' ' -I., -V N., ml'--,.---.V Ib 0

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,WWE . , f Kind ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Every student upon his admittance to D.T.C. automatically becomes a member of the Athletic Association. Opportunities for both leadership and organization are fostered by this association. Intramurals are sponsored in individual and group sports with student leadership. The Women's Athletic ,Association and the Men's Athletic Association conduct separate intramural programs including soccer, speedball, football, field hockey, basketball, volley ball, badminton, tennis, archery, and softball. As a joint organization A.A. has sponsored many events that will always be remembered-the Hallowe'en dance, square dances, roller-skating parties, and the winter-sports weekend in New Hampshire. The action of the A.A. helps to unite the school into a school-long bond of friend- ship. Under the able direction of its president, Mary Marosa, the A.A. is always mov- ing forward to stimulate and capture the interest of the student. '-,gy -yr 1 ', ,, ..1 B '7