Voices From The Classroom one ate the days when sub-standard music, theater and writing. And the educators opinion. Sincere and hard-working students academic conditions at Penn State go un- are as much artists in their own right as are published this initial issue and the academic noticed. painters, musicians, actors and writers. Yet improvement of the University was foremost Onno am iKr, , t • . c because an artist demands his own painting in their minds. Administrators and faculty and h ZJ , / ' "hen mept professors lg excellent , or an actor describes his cwn membe rs who fail to recognize this will fail 1a c comse.s aie allowed to perpet- performances as breathtaking, or a writer to serve the essence of this University: its uate uselessly without the slightest student thinks his own book is The Great American student population. murmur The publication of the student Course * n llle final analysis, it must be the leave much to be desired. First of all, its scope Guide Evaluation Booklet this term heralds theatergoer who reviews the actor, the read- must be broadened to include more, many a new and fresh bright era for student affairs el "’ho analyzes the author, and the listened more, courses. Secondly, the questionnaire It represents the greatest stride thus far for u * lO cn .i°. vs the music. And, in the final must be made more flexible to allow ior more student involvement in academic affairs analysis, so too must it be the student who particular comments. Thirdly, in the evalua- Fnr the fiv<u u ■ . .’ reviews the educator. lion of the instructor as much concern should havp tul-on c , o , n 11S campus students This is the principal of the Course Guide be given his ability as currently is his policy, criiie-illv the'e i'* 501 ]- lcr ! lse vcs 10 cva l Evaluation Booklet. In the long run, we can Finally, when the data is converted in the end publish the r . [l Ca ' 10n aic getting and on jy bo p e it will raise the academic standards to ils prose form it should appear in a more Afi i) CSU S of the University by eliminating self porpetu- subjective and imaginative manner to give Aftei all, who are a better judge of the ating inadequacies in our courses and our a clearer picture of the nature of the course education processes than those who are re- faculty. and the instructor. But it is a start, and a ceiving the education themselves? For too The Course Guide Evaluation Booklet was good one. long we have relied upon administrative and nol published by students who want nothing The Course Evaluation Booklet is Ihe faculty self evaluation. For too long the stu- more than to raise hell. To the contrary, most result of nearly two years of preparation by dent has kept mum in this area. entries are favorable and all are well calcu- Richard Kalieh and his committee. The qual- Education is as much an art as painting, laled to be an honest appraisal of student ity of the first issue is a tribute to them. By STEVE HERR Cinema and is located on South in (heir purpose. They have If \on happen lo have been lcast constan,l - v interesting i ong fe!t that a good fi ] m dc . in the area of 129 South Ath- serves (he same respect (hat ertnn St during the past two Atherton between College and any art deserves. "You can weeks, von mav have heard Beaver Ave. The owners, Steve see (he ‘Mona Lisa’ or any words'like, "How nice!" "Ft- Sc-hlow and Gene Stavis have olher greal work of art in a naliv". "Tins' is seen to it that nothing will museum, sec it clearly and lan'tast id", distract the moviegoers inside, without interruption. But to "What’s hap- It is a small 154 seal house, sec‘Citizen Kane'on television pening to State comfortable and friendly. Free is not really seeing the maslcr- Collegc' 1 ". col fee is served in the lobby piece.” Besides the endless What's been before each performance, but commercials, the poor cuts, the It a p petting is no noisy popcorn or soft distorted sound, there is the what man" on drinks are sold. There is a annoying feeling of watching campus and in short before each feature, and a copy of the real thing on town have been because of the way the theatre such a small screen, wishing for is arranged, there is not a bad Through the constant show years wou 1 d seat in Ihe noose. Only the j n g 0 f goo d, interesting films, happen. We now clearest, uncut films are shown shown as they were intended have a new movie theatre in and foreign language films will to be shown, "People will know town and since it is locally have subtitles. The theatre is (Hal at Twelvetrees they will owned and operated, it can be equipped to show Cinemascope tind an atmosphere in which as highly selective as it wants an d any other wide-screen | 0 enjoy these films. We will and only olfer good films, or movie. try lo house a permanent rep- Tt's name is Twelvetrees The owners arc very clear ertory of ihe world's best A StudenfrOperated Newspaper 60 Years 0/ Editorial Freedom She Satltf GhtUeoian Successor to The Free Lance, cst. 1887 Publisher: CoKegian, Inc. Owner; collegian, Inc. Known bondholders/ etc.: None Circulation; 9,000 Copies printed: 9,000 Member of The Associated Press JOHN LOTT Editor Co-Local Advertising Managers, Robert Sayers and Victor Sandham; Co-Credit Managers, Diane Specht and Kenneth Bender; Classified Advertising and promotion Manager, Ruth Rosetf; Circulation Manager, Dick Weissman; Office Manager, Sally Snyder. City Editors, Deb Stoddard and William F. Lee; Sports Editor, Alex-Ward; Assistant Sports Editor, Lew Thompson; Editorial Editors, Joyce McKeever and Mel Ziegter; News and World Affairs Editor, Laurie Devine; News and Features, Kathy Case; Personnel Director, Sally Brown; Editorial Columnist, Richard G. Spagnoth. PAGE FOUR will interview for Graduate Training Programs Candidates for BS, AB and Advanced Degrees are invited to consider this opportunity to join a world-famous electronics corporation. Briefly, the three principal RCA programs are: COMPUTER MARKETING requires individuals with good academic standing and a degree in engineering, science, mathematics, liberal arts, or business administration, with an interest in computer systems and sales. The program consists of live integrated phases incorporating both formal and on-the-job training. ENGINEERING for the engineer or physicist interested in research, development or design engineering. There are three possible avenues for the individual chosen: Design and Development Specialised Training will help \ou decide in which directions your career aptitudes lie. Direct Assignment for the person who knows his chosen field of interest. New Theatre Hosts Best Films ARTHUR RAPP Business Manager FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1966 : January 24, 25 THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN ELECTRONICS EDITORIAL OPINION Novel, we will not accept these a 3 truths. Film Review (AUGH! )JL On Campus RCA Graduate Study offers selected candidates an opportunity to con tinue their studies, fee paid, for two days a w'eek, and work at RCA three days. FINANCIAL for the graduate with an interest in financial management and the applications of the computer in the field of finance. This is a complete indoctrination into RCA's approach to financial management and other man agement functions. You will be trained in depth to assume an important post in one of the many RCA businesses. See your placement officer now to arrange an interview with an RCA representative. And what may we expect to to see. see there? Since the opening Playing now is “Black the owners have run a sam- Orpheus’’ and coming up are, pling of all kinds of film to “Behold a Pale Horse” (a corn try and see what interests its me rciallv unsuccessful film audience most. Thev are not ~ , . u . , . ~.,u 0 * *v* j which is being shown because aa-ti -was? -vars Sml'° n toS T 1?” * -i Oil Jananesp Humnlmu aP j S Lace", and for the first time ’ I" State College, Kurosawa’s sliorts (their shorts so far have i been excellent and I would u gh U ’ enjoy seeing a whole evening There is no reason why a of them) and student films, not theatre of this nature, in this to mention manv lilms which, colle 6 e town, under good for one reason or another have agement. should not succeed, never played in Stale College. Bu ,t to continue its present They hope to have a Satur- P° llc -Y 1( , nceds 'he support of dav matinee showing serials, ever - v discriminating movie cartoons, and westerns. Sug- £, oe r ?« campus and in town gestions are frcclv accepted at ,hose ".’ho have wondered all times and encouraged for ' vh >' a certain film and director there is no better way of find- ha* gained distinction and rep • ulation, now is the chance to i see what it is all about and ! decide for yourself. The op- NEVER SET YOUR STOMACH FOR A JELLY-BREAD SANDWICH UNTIL YOU'RE SURE THERE'S SOME JELLY i An Equal Opportunity Employer M & F The contents of the initial guide, however, ing out what people really want Local Advertising Staff united church of Christ FAITH CHURCH . ... 300 E. COLLEGE AVE. Meeting Sunday, January 9 Holy Communion 8 a.m and 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, January 11 Kentucky Report 6 p.m. A report ol the experiences ot ten Penn State students 7 m m 7Q7 Cnrl/all working with the people of Quicksand Hollow during the / p.m, lOf JQCKGTT Christmas holidays. The Penn State Book Exchange Student Operated EOTMG FOtLTH COLLEGE SIM • LARGEST VARIETY OF SPIRALS IN TOWN • PENN STATE STATIONERY • BIC PENS • HI-LITERS • RING BINDERS 10% REFUND ON EVERY $5.00 WORTH OF RECEIPTS First in a Two Pari Series Political Science 3 is an antiquated and naive discussion of Government and Poli tics. mostly in the United States The emu-e is taught by Dr. R. Wallace BicuViei, ulm delivers dull lectures and geais his ma terial to the intelligence level ol a hign school sophomore. Brewster's exams are filled with ambi guities and are largely concerned with triv ia, and by nobody's measure could they honestly represent a student's tiue knowl edge of the subject. To make matters worse, the text for Political Science 3 was written by Brewster himself and is a long-winded, clouded, un imaginative, overly - generalized mass of verbiage. It’s about as deep as a "See Spot Run" first grade reader and is more re dundant than an impromptu speech by Lyndon Johnson. Rather than have to snooze through his dry lectures, a majority of the students just don’t bother to go, since the greater part of the examinations is taken from the text. If you do go, chances are you'll never get more than a half page of notes, anyway, since Dr. Brewster is noted widely for rambling and rehashing what lie aheady set down in the text. A discussion period is scheduled once weekly with graduate students, some good, some not so good, serving as discussion leaders and administering eight quizzes and a book review test throughout the term. An evaluation of this aspect of the course would be unfair, because it varies widely with the ability of the graduate student. Brewster presents his material in a style so simple and shallow he almost na turally offends even the student of only average intelligence in his class. Yet he is a man with much integrity and makes no bones about having his own views in a field where views are both plentiful and disputable. Although lie is a liberal m his political port unity is here at 5,7, and 9, for one dollar, every day at Twelvetrees. To take advan- (JET GREAT RESULTS WITH A COLLEGIAN CLASSIFIED AD tape of this is to assure your self of an entertaining new year. AVAILABLE AT YOUR STORE (NOW FEATURING THE NEW HIGH-QUALITY CAMP LINE) • FELT WRITERS • FILLER PAPER • ENGINEERING AND ART SUPPLIES FOR THE (965-56 SCHOOL YEAR , melfluence Why 1 Professor Failed Non-Profit By MEL ZIEGLER Ediloiuil Editor plulo'opln and a Demon at m hi-- political ai'liliutiuii'.. he outlines all opposing view- points. muh m lus text and lectures, in an unusually fair and equitable light. Kui thei more. Dr. Brewstci is a widelv acclaimed and well-seasoned political sci enlists and indeed a very kuowledgable Why then, we should ask, does he ap pear to be such an utterly inept professor? Why is his course downright inadequate? The answer probably rests with the fact that he has been teaching this course for many, manv veals in lecture halls too large to allow for student-leachcr exchanges. Thus m the vast impersonality of this Uni vorsilv he has become ‘ That Man Who Delivers A Monologue Twice A Week” to several hundreds of students each term. The communication has been one-wav and Dr. Brewster has received little, if any, feedback from his students. Tunes change. Teaching method s change. Course material becomes obsolete with modern developments. Students be come brighter. Education becomes more ad vanced. Students come to college more and more pi spared and much of the materia! previously taught at the college level is already old hat to new students. This is what happened lo Dr. Brewster. His course, which might have gotten by in previous years, is now stale. His students are more intelligent, more perceptive, and better prepared. Dr. Brewster is giving them a rehashed high school civics course. He has given them an even more stale text. Now the .students can tell him. They can tell him what they want in their long awaited Course Guide Evaluation booklet. Bui with all its am ibules. the fu'-t Course Guide has nut told tilts to Dr. Brewster and perhaps otheis in a way they can understand. NEXT; A critical analysis of the first Course Guide. Book Store
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