Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE The Criminal Justice Department sets as its ultimate goal the development among present and future employees of the criminal justice system an increased sensitivity to contemporary American society and an increased awareness of the role of law enforcement, courts, and corrections in the criminal justice system. The course of study consists of both an extensive overview of the criminal justice system and an intensive examination of each of the major components of the system. Department Chairman - Victor H. Ascolillo Russell Bellico Kenneth Bowser Michael McCartney Robert Campbell Robert Rossi Thomas McFarlin John Darrow P.I. Mathew Norma Gyebi Kathleen Pellergrino Donald Gelinas Michael Gural John J. Jones m Alida V. Merlo ECONOMICS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Department of Economics offers major and minor concentrations in Eco- nomics, as well as a full range of courses in Business Administration. The major program, leading to a B.A. degree, is varied in its objectives and flexible in its analytical orientation. The fundamental objective of the program is to facilitate student ' s insights into regional, national, and international economic issues. The program provides students with a sound analytical foundation for graduate study in economics, finance, business, business administration and related disciplines. Department Chairman - Russell P. Bellico FACULTY 23 J

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tT i f™i imiwiw Arno Maris Kenneth J. Taylor ART Walter Korzec The fine arts program is designed to help the student achieve his her ambitions in the visual arts. Its aim is to provide the student with a liberal foundation in the fine arts and prepare him her for advanced study, career opportunities, or for the field of education. Stu- dents are guided in selecting courses which lead to desired goals. Art faculty members are involved in giv- ing individual attention, direction, and guidance to all students in the fine arts program. The Art Department offers Westfield State students both a major in art and a minor. To be eligible for the art programs candidates must undergo interviews and screening. Presentation of a portfolio is required. Department Chairman - Arno Maris Joel Eberlin James W. Phillips BIOLOGY It is the philosophy of the Biology Depart- ment that an understanding of biological principles is essential regardless of an indi- vidual ' s goal. Therefore, the Biology Depart- ment offers courses open to all students in- cluding non-Biology majors. The Depart- ment prepares its students in a number of areas including education, medicine, public health, environmental protection, agricul- ture, law and industry. The Biology program is designed to afford the students exposure to a range of interest areas which could provide a base for future study. Department Chairman - J. Kennith Taylor Patricia Conant Bernard McMahon Vladimir Brodsky Justin Curry James Kane Mona Waterhouse Ronald Michaud Arthur Driscoll Betty Harris Irving Lepow David Lovejoy Joel Eberlin Frank Bates Laura Stickel

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Abe Delson Alex Mackertich The oldest and largest department at Westfield State College is the Education Department. The department is committed to excellence in teacher preparation and is dedicated to providing an open and friendly atmosphere for all students. The department provides teacher education programs at the undergraduate level in elementary, occupational, secondary and special education. These programs are accreditated by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and by The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. The 22 full time professors are very well qualified and provide a diversified and professional training for all students looking for a career in education. Extra-curricular activities within the department include Kappa Delta Pi, the Student National Educa- tion Association, and the Council for Exceptional Children. Department Chairman - Edward A. Townsed Wallace Goldstein EDUCATION Edgar C. Alward Celeste Loughman ENGLISH The English Department offers courses in writing, literature, language, speech, communications, journalism and the the- ater arts. The Department sponsors a chapter of the national honor society of English, Lambda lota Tau; a chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, national honor society for stu- dents of drama. Chairperson - Barbara A. Welch Robert R. Lehan Margaret F. Moran Joseph Comerford Donald Landry Robert Saisi Robert Guilbault Joseph Pappalardo Gerge Worle Wanda Cook Louise Haas Barbra Holland Lawerence Latour Frank Sammis Murry Schwartz Donald Leger Porter Cole George Camara Frank Mello Edward Powers Amico Barone George Curtin Frank Salvidio Philip Shepardson Steven Sossaman Bette Roberts Joseph J. Tobia