York College of Pennsylvania - Horizon Tower Yearbook (York, PA)

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eTIie midmi ol QJo tfe mioii Dk. Ray A. Miller B.S., M.A, Ph.D. New York University

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Every institution must have a reason for existing. Ours is to provide college level work for those who can profit from it. Our Goals for 1970 are of two types. The first is to make our service available to more students. By 1970 our enrollment should grow by at least fifty per cent which means a proportionate increase in faculty size; thousands of additional books for the library; and probably three new buildings. The second goal is to impro e our academic program. This is difficult because the world changes so quickly that to-day ' s knowledge may be obsolete in ten years. We are constantly trying new methods, such as quiz sections; new techniques, such as drill labs in languages, and new devices such as visual aids. We have in mind several new courses and some new curricula. And we are carefully considering whether a three or four year program would enable us to serve our purpose better. Long term goals must be like a compass which points out a direction, rather than a destination to be reached. Our goal is helping students to learn and we pursue this goal to-day, to-morrow, in 1970 and thereafter, by every means at our disposal. ireaking ground for new dormitory; M. N. Seifert, contractor; D. A. Gilbert, architect; John T. Robertson, trustee; Ben- jamin Root, President of Trustees: Dr. Ray Miller, College President.

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The present mission of York Junior College may be explained as an effort to strengthen the academic programs and services offered students currently enrolled along with serious discussions to find die answers to questions concerning the future of York Junior College. How large should the College become? Should academic emphasis continue to be placed on transfer programs or should courses with a definite vocational orientation be introduced? More and more we are asked when we will become a four-year college. Is this a desirable goal or should our major contribution remain that of the two-year college? These are only a few of the issues that confront our Faculty and Trustees. We will continue to grapple with these problems in the months ahead and hope that our decisions will meet with the approval of our many friends in York County. The development of our campus, thus far, has been a thrilling experience. Our new library building ' ill pnnide badly needed stack and reader space for an increased enrollment and a larger and more diversified collection of books, periodicals, documents, and other library resources. The introduc- tion of a 1620 Computer and Data Processing equipment has given new direction to our programs in Engineering and Business, while an enlarged program of Student Personnel Services is receiving more and more of our attention. The first Lecture and Concert Series sponsored by the College is a splendid success and is a very worthwhile extension of our academic program. We plan to continue this series another year and increase the scope of the lecture and concert activities. The response of members of the community to this series has been gratifying. It is our fond hope that the programs and activities of the Junior College will continue to be of interest to the York community. On campus the first Sunday of the fall semester, Faculty, Trustees, and friends mingle at reception given by the Trus- tees of the College.