Worcester State University - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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Dr. Joseph A. Shea Since 1950, he has exercised his civic spirit by representing the College in the Community Chest Drive, and for the last four years has headed the College division of the Red Cross Fund Drive. In addition, he administers the annual College Board Examinations, National Teacher Examinations, and the American Council Testing Program, as well as weekly tests at a local guidance clinic. Presently, he is a member in the American Psychological Associ- ation and the American Association of University Professors, and he is a Fellow in the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Dr. Shea has had a direct influence in the growth of our college and has ea rned the esteem and ad- miration of his associates and colleagues. Fie is married and has two children: Maureen Rita, age six; and Kevin Joseph, age two. We, the Class of 1962, take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation and sincere thanks for the many and varied services rendered to us by our Dean, Joseph A. Shea. 7

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JOSEPH A. SHEA Dean of Studies One of the first persons we met ns freshmen was Dean Joseph A. Shea. Since that time he has become a respected friend, and a willing and helpful guide. Whether it be administering the National Teacher Examinations, reviewing our case studies, or discussing courses over coffee in the cafeteria, he has proven his willingness and ability to assist and advise. A graduate of Boston College, Dean Shea also holds a Master of Arts degree from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. degree from Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C. In 1950, Dean Shea joined the faculty of Worcester State College as an assistant professor of psychology, and became Dean of Studies in May, 1957. His previous positions include teaching in Burlington Junior-Senior High School, The Wayside Inn Schools, Gloucester High School, Simmons College, and Catholic University where he spent tw ' o years training in a psychiatric child guidance clinic. 6

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OAKLEAF STAFF Edmund Cadorette Ann Houlihan FEATURE ARTICLE— Lois Parker LITERARY AND PROOF READING— Julie Clark, Vaughn Avedian, Aline Surprenant, Barbara Ovanes, and Diane Smith. HISTORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY— Seated, left to right: Margaret Faron and Judith Campbell; Standing, left to right: Ruth MacKay and Marjo Gosler. ART — Sandra Morey and Kathryn Morris 8