The Stetson Reporter

-';>.;- f DON'T' FORGET ORIENTATION WEEK STARTS, SEPT. 15 • "• % * *-"«-. f- ■" TJJl^«™*^SSt(B»jb - * "A" * FZorida's Oldest College Newspaper *•* WELCOME TO STETSON NEW FRESHMEN 76th YEAR-NO. 1 THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1963 PRICE 10 CENTS Honors Program Success Cited By Stetson Official / \ > v. ' A program at Stetson University which strives to excite and challenge its best students is rapidly proving itself. It, is the tour-year Honors Program first begua for freshmen in the, fall of 1960. Objective of the Stetson program is to challenge and motivate su perior students in such a way that they will feel compelled to put forth their best efforts in meeting the demands of their intellectual experiences. The four-year plan is proving «o successful that the Stetson faculty feels it has now become a fully integrated part of the curriculum. Students who beam the Honors Program in 1960 and will shortly become seniors have already demonstrated superior achievements both in their academic work and . in extra-curricular activities. SUCCESS NOTED According to the chairman of the program, Dr. John,Hague, Honors at Stetson has had "amazing success" gauged by those students who were graduated from the orig-1 anal plan which was begun in 1956 lor upper division students only. The four-year program was an outgrowth of this two-year plan. Of the 38 graduates of the program in the classes from 1957 to 1962, 32 went on for advanced study —most of those who did not were girls who got married. Out of the 32, approximately 28 received fellowships — they won about two-thirds of the major fellowships that Stetson students deceived during that period. At least 25 of these have per- eisted with their graduate work, according to Hague, have been successful aid are now expected to receive the highest degrees that can be earned in their fields. In creating an Honors Program, the • assumption by Stetson's faculty was bhat a superior student could acquire the proper foundation for specialized study more rapidly than the regular student, according to Dr. Hague. "Our hope has been to create a framework allowing ' the gradual* maturing of the Honors student, and broadening and stimulating of his intellectual pursuits," Hague eays. "The student assumes greater responsibility and exercises more initiative as he progresses in his work at Stetson." B PLUS STUDENTS * Those invited to apply for the , four-year Stetscn Honors program are incoming students whose high school records and College Board scores make it probable they will achieve at least a B plus average in their college work. They are those who give promise of their ability to graduate from Stetson with honors. Forty-three students ere now enrolled as juniors, sophomores, or freshmen. "Those of us involved in the Honors Program would argue that it is the emergence of the disciplined mind and life which is, or ought to be, the real hallmark of the educated man/''Hague asserts. •,'We are really talking about a program in which students can become conscious of personal learning standards, and, we would hope, also conscious of how they measure up to these standards." In order that freshmen accepted into the Honors program have already demonstrated actual achievement as well as high potential, interested new students must pass an exemption examination, in one of the general education courses—communications, Western civilization, math, science, or arts and letters. After acceptance, the freshman follows a carefully prescribed series of courses and seminars. He takes a special seminar in humanities which includes a writing lab— the seminar emphasizes the relationship between literature and the plastic arts and continues for three fcemesters. / The freshman participates in a seminar in social and behavioral sciences, exploring significant contemporary research as well as attempting-to correlate the natoal and Social sciences. After receiving a- thorough grounding in psychology and anthropology, he examines the concept of American national character from the vantage point of the several social sciences. The' freshman takes one other general education course, and a fourth course in modern language. Goal is for the student to gain a reading knowledge of two languages or genuine proficiency in one. Majors in special fields may substitute appropriate courses. As a sophomore, the Honors student completes the humanities seminar and takes a course in Christianity and Western thought. He continues his language study and takes a year's work in a natural science, usually physics, chemistry, or biology. MAPS FUTURE By the second semester of his sophomore year, the Stetson student designates his major field of Dr. John A. Hague study, and a carefully planned future study program is worked out. When he is a junior, the Honors student participates in an upper- class Honors seminar and completes the requirements for his major. The seminar furnishes a common interdisciplinary intellectual experience for all Honors students. The undergraduate then takes a written comprehensive examination and submits an outline for a senior thesis. " The nature of his year as a senior depends upon his department's evaluation which often specifies certain remedial courses or gives the go ahead to full independent study. The Honors student is in a position,-on graduation from Stetson, to choose a field for specialization at the graduate level, and, in many cases, to select a topic for his master's degree thesis. Toward the end of his senior year, the Stetson Honors student takes an oral comprehensive examination including a defense of his thesis' — • 'tile examining'1 com-" mitlee consists of faculty members from all divisions of the College of .Liberal Arts. Academic honors on graduation are determined from the student's overall performance. "We must create a new image of the educated man, and it must come from those who take their callings seriously," Hague says: "The Stetson plan is by no means a panacea—by its very nature it cannot be. xBut it .is an ongoing effort to make the educative process meaningful to our most talented students. "The Stetscn Honors Program is based on the assumption that the skills of the intellectual, properly disciplined, constitute the most important resource which the nation possesses." For Men Only At the beginning of every year, Women's Executive Council sets, forth the rules governing the actions of the women on campus. One phase deals with the age-old problem . . . boys. Various restrictions are placed on the visitors in order to alleviate difficulties which might arise if they were given free rein. OPEN EARLY First, the doors of all the girls' dorms are open at 6:45 a.m. on weekends and 7 a.m. on Sundays. Men may call for breakfast dates at this time, but they are not allowed in any of. the parlors. The following is a list of times when it, is permissible for them to be in the parlors or television rooms: Emily Hall—Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Other dorms—Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. PROPER PROCEDURE The proper procedure is for* the man to call at the desk and ask the receptionist to page his date. If she is there, he should step back and let the next person call. If the girl is not in, a note may be left at the desk. While in any of the girls' dorms, boys may not smoke, as it, presents such a great fire hazard. It is wise for the man to know what time his date has to be in the dorm. Unless it is a special event, the times remain constant. On week nights, freshmen must be in at 10:30, while on Friday and Saturday nights, they may stay out until midnight. Sophomores and juniors stay out until 11 on week nights, midnight on Friday nights, and 12:30 on Saturday nights. After escorting his date to the door, the man should say his good: byes and then leave, as the noise makes it difficult for others in the dorms to study. Successful Year Predicted Semester's Advisers Are Chosen ... w*W«.>.*v'vf .. .•""■/■ ' /> • - ■ '■ s <'<"\ /■->.> -->/'/ <> y *•./ •.;.><., - ' - / >•■> v. •>\ >» yv k . y* £.; Fall 1964 — Progress on the Move. Freshmen Tell Others To Study An , attractive foursome from Jacksonville, all '62 graduates of DuPont High School and members of Stetson University's freshman class, were asked, "What should a high school student do to prepare himself for college?" " "Learn to study," they chorused. Allen Harmon, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harmon, 5605 Duke Rd.; Bill Stone, sen of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stone, 2012 Mercer Cir., S.'; Doug Langille, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Langille, 7125 Catatonia Ave., and Tina Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. T. Young, 3933 San Bernado, all agree that college life is exciting 'and even more rewarding than they'd hoped, but that it takes a "lot of buckling down to learn how to study properly." Tina, an English major and a member of Alpha Chi Omega, sorority says high school students should practice writing themes at home and learn how to use a library. Allen, who works part time in the University library, is a pre-law student. He found once he learned to use his time wise'y that preparation for classes became easier. Doug, studying pre-engineering. and Bill, a business major and Sigma Nu member, agree that a student gets out of college exactly what he puts into it. "It's not the high l.Q. that counts here at Stetson," all say, "but hard work." Each Stetson freshman must present acceptable scores t from a scholastic aptitude test and from English composition, math achievement, and college board writing sample tests. These are administered in high schools, and the average scores of the current Stetson freshman class were, above average in relation to national norms. NOTICE The Stetson Reporter, Florida's oldest college newspaper, will have staff positions available during the 1963-64 school year. Anyone with experience in high school or junior college journalism or anyone who is interested in working for the Reporter, should send a written statement of his experience and the position for which he would like to apply to Todd Clay, Box 40, Stetson University, DeLand, 'Florida or The Stetson Reporter, Box 1245, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida. The Reporter maintains an office in Room 206 of the Student Union Building. The office will be open during Orientation Week for any student who is interested in working on the staff. Subscriptions of the STETSON REPORTER are available at the rate of- $4.00 per year. Papers are mailed out the same day as published. For further information contact P.O. Box 1245. 'Boy, what a mess—and the car is only half unpacked!' CITES IMPORTANCE OF ABILITY TO LEAKS Stetson's Placement Director Views Bright Job-Outlook For College Grads Once upon a time college graduates had to scramble for jobs. The story is considerably brighter today. Henry F. Godfrey, visiting assistant professor ol business administration on Stetson University's DeLand campus, spends much of his time arranging interviews between senior students and representatives of business and government who are looking for future administrators. International Business Machines recently had four-jobs open in management to be filled from Florida colleges. They chose three Stetson seniors, Godfrey notes. Godfrey breaks down Stetson's graduating class in the following way: "Approximately' one half of the students choose to attend graduate schools; others go into the service, teaching, music or the ministry; still others go into their father's busi'.^ss, such as citrus, cattle raising', or farming. "This leaves about 40 seniors each year who avail themselves of our service. So far we have been able to assist 90 per cent of these students in finding excellent positions." ASSISTED 300 As director of Stetson's office of placement since 1958, Godfrey has offered career advice and assisted nearly 300 graduating seniors to secure positions with some of the leading companies in the United States. Godfrey joined the Stetson faculty after retiring from the J. Walter Thompson Co., the largest advertising firm in the world. As copy and media research director for the Thompson company, . he was in close contract with business firms throughout the U. S. Now these contacts are useful for Stetson students who wish to enter the business world. When representatives of business or the U. S. government, or the state of Florida arrive on campus they are not necessarily looking for graduates in specialized fields, Godfrey declares. ABILITY TO LEARN "They aren't interested in whether a student majored in English, psychology, business, or mathematics," he says. "They are interested in the student's proved ability to learn." It's good grades, in stiff courses, that count, the director of placement emphasizes, • and top Stetson students can be pretty well as sured of good positions. The "people seekers" arrive on campus in two waves. They usually come in October and November, and again in January, February and March. "Godfrey arranges interviews with interested students in the Stetson Union building. Since last fall approximately 60 representatives have conducted interviews with students from almost every department of the University. eekly Calendar SUNDAY, September 15, 1963 8:00a.m.-9:00 p.m Registration 9:00p.m General Meeting 9:30 p.m ., Social Hour, S.U.B. MONDAY, September 16, 1963 8:30 a.m General Assembly 1:00-3:30 p.m Testing Program 8:15 p.m Social Hour, S.U.B. TUESDAY, September 17, 1963 8:30-11:00 a.m .' Testing Program 1:00-3:30 p.m Testing Program WEDNESDAY, September 18, 1963 8:30-10:30 a.m Vocational Groups 10:30 a.m Panhellenic Party .1:00-5:30 p.m. •. S.G.A. Party * 8:30 p.m i Social Hour, S.U.B. THURSDAY, September 19, 1963 ' 8:00a.m.T4:00 p.m Women sign-up for Rush 8:30 a.m General Assembly 1:00-4:00 p.m Registration 7:00 p.m General Assembly 7:30 p.m Religious Parties FRIDAY, September 20, 1963 8:00 a.m.-4:00p.m RegisLraticn 7:30 p.m. President's Reception 9:00 p.m Regional Parties SATURDAY, September 21, 1963 7:00 p^m ........ Freshman Talent Show 9:00p.m Fraternity Parties SUNDAY, September 22, 1963 11:00'a.m '. Church Services MONDAY, September 23, 1963 9:00 a.m Convocation 11:00 a.m Classes begin They Meet and Plan For The Coming Year Long months of training were climaxed recently as junior counselors and resident advisers for 1963-64 were announced by the offices of Dean Etter Turner and! Dean Bill Baggett. ' , New junior counselors are: Ginger Barnett, Mary Llew Browne, Barbara Chapman, Sandy Christian, Addie Jo Conklin, Nancy Crable, Joel DeLesdernier, Carol Dill, Donna Dollens, Martha Far- rington, Janice Fly, Linda Gregory, Cissy Harris, • Karen Horn, Peggy Justice, Phyllis McDaniel, Leanne McGinnis, Gloria Mier- stein, Marilyn Raynal, Anne Rogers, Francene Smith, Claudine Walker, Denise Wall, Karen Kane, Betty Bedsole, Mary McEniry and Carol Robb. Men's resident advisers for the coming year are James Nelson, a graduate' student now teaching school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, head resident for the upperclass area; Charlie Lipthrott, rising senior, head resident for the freshman area; and resident advisers Sven Lovegren, Hoyt Edge, Cris Criswell, Buddy Kirk, Don Clark, Skip Broome, Ian Patterson, Jim Chaplin, David McFarland, Ronald Peacock, Steve Harkins, Chuck Bugg, Bobby Keith, Peter Hogue, Paul Mitchell and Bing Vick. Commenting on the success of the junior counselor. program this year, the first time the plan has been tried, Dean Turner, said, "We've been delighted with the response from both students and parents about how much it has meant to the students to have this help." PROGRAM VALUABLE The program has been valuable "not just from the advised students' standpoint," she continued, "It has also given the girls who serve a chance to grow and mature. It has been time-consuming for them, but they all seem to indicate that they feel it has been well worth the time spent." The junior counselors' duties are to advise freshman women in social and personal matters, to try to interpret to new students the philosophy of the university ahd the Women's Student Government Association, to encourage good study habits, fand "in general, to be good contact people between my office and the new girls," explained the dean. New counselors were selected from a carefully screened group of applicants. Those chosen have attended training programs all of spring semester, featuring guest lecturers; talks by members of the psychology department, consultations with former junior counselors, and role-playing techniques in learning to deal with situations likely to arise in counseling. Expressing confidence in the new group of workers, Dean Turner added, "We consider it a great honor for girls to be chosen for this position." MANY YEARS Unlike the women's junior counselor program, the resident adviser plan has been in effect for some years. Advisers are chosen on the bases of ability, personality, and character. "This year--we conducted extensive personal interviews and also made use of role- playing as part of the selection process." explained Dean Baggett. ."We had over 50 men applying, and we could only choose eight new advisers," he continued, "so we could be very selective. We consider it quite an honor for , these men." In addition to the regular adviser staff, an alternate group is chosen each year. These men are already trained and ready to step into any openings brf the regular staff that might occur. Resident advisers' duties are similar to those of junior counselors, except that the men are also responsible for opening and closing residence halls and for general management of them. "This year we have tried to help a lot scholastically," stated Dean Baggett, "and have sponsored dorm bull sessions with faculty members, as well as helping with programs such as open houses, etiquette lessons, and parties. "I believe the program is quite a good thing for any man who works here," concluded the dean. "It gives him experience and the opportunity to work with fellow students and be creative, as well as helping us." Writes Book A university professor is often a book author but it is a rare accomplishment for a university freshman. Charles "Chuck" Gieg, 19-year- old sophomore at Stetson University, 'is now such an author, however. His' book "The. Last Voyage of the Albatross," published last year, is an accurate and moving account of the travels of the Albatross and the tragedy which' befell il. The 92-foot brigantine was' a floating school with its own students and teachers. When the ship went down in the Gulf of Mexico almost three years ago, its log was lost, alcng with the lives of six students and teachers. WRITES HOME •But through the lengthy letters he had written home to Wilton, Conn., plus many photographs, Gieg was able in his book to recall- the "log" of the Albatross. He was assisted in writing by Felix Sutton, author, whose works have been often published. Gieg begins his, story with the last few minutes aboard ship, when a mighty squall caused tlie square- rigger to heel over to a 90 degree angle and slowly slip under the water. CREW'S HEROISM The crew's heroism is described vividly by the youth, who feels that the eight months of rigorous sea- , going experience was a decisive iactor in pulling the survivors through the disaster. Several of the boys gave their lives trying to help their shipmates. Life aboard the school ship in happier times also is told by Gieg, who relates the many adventures of the 14 high school students as they worked and studied aboard the "Ocean Academy Ltd." 10,000 MILE CRUISE During the 10,000 mile cruise the ship had stopped at many Caribbean islands and the boys and their teachers spent several weeks in the volcanic Galapagos Island, studying primitive forms of wildlife: They were heading for Nassau, where the boys would take examinations when a sudden squall sank the Albatross. Gieg chose to attend Stetson because one of his shipboard teachers, Richard Langford, is a member of the English faculty, and because the university is in Florida, near the waters he still loves, despite the tragedy. "Someday I'll have my own sailing ship," says, flame-haired Chuck, "and I want to retrace the voyage I took with my wonderful shipmates." Stetson Leads Other Schools For more than 10 years Stetson University has been first in Flor-, ida among private colleges and universities in number of names in "Who's Who in America." This new information released by Arthur • E. Nealy, Who's Who educational director, as a follow- up to earlier data released on volume 32 of Who's Who. According to Nealy, Stetson was first in number of names in volume 27 of Who's Who issued in 1953, and still remains so in the. current volume 32 issued in 1963. Stetson has 30 names in volume 32 and 31 in volume 27. \