Springfield College Massachusetts, 1933

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A COLLEGE FOR LEADERSA NEW DEPARTURE

SPRINGFIELD

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ACADEMIC RECOGNIITION

SPRINTGFIELD College has been recog-L-t nized as an institution of higher learning ofcollegiate rank by the American CouncifonEducation, the State Board of Education ofMassachusetts, the State Board of Regents ofthe University of the State of New York, bythe -State Boards of Education of over fbrtyother states, by the American Medical Associ-ation for premedical trainins, and for presem-inary training by leading theolcigical semi-naries. The College is a member of the Associa-tion of American Colleges and the lrlew Erg-land Association of Colleges and SecondurySchools.

SPRI}TGF'IT,LDA COLLEGE FOR LEADERS

A NE,W DE,PARTLIRT,

The triangle conceived by Dr. Luther Halsey Gulickoriginated at Springfield. It was designed to representman as a unit-in body, mind and spirit. It has beenadopted by both the Young Men's Christian Asso-ciation and the Young Women's Christian Associationand is the most widely used religious emblem exceptthe cross and the crescent. It is now enshrined inWestminster Abbey in a memorial window dedicatedto the work of the British Associations during the war.

Founded 1885

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Young Men's Christian Association College

SPRIi\GFIE,LD MASSACHUSETTS

LAURENCE L. DOGGETT, Ph.D., D.D., M.H., LL.D.President International Y. M. C. A. College.

INTRODUCTION

HE INTnnNATToNAL YouNc MnN's Crlnrsrrew AssocrerroN Cor.lr,cn,popularly known as Springfield College, was established by David AllenReed in September rBB5. The aim of the College was to train stu-

dents for modern forms of service among young people. At the beginning the

courses were chiefly professional in character, but it was soon evident that arts

and science courses were necessary as a basis for professional training. The course

at first covered two years. In rB97 it was lengthened to three years and in 1916

to four years and following the war a graduate course of one year was developed.

For many years Springfield College has led in training directors of physical

education and secretaries for the Young Men's Christian Association and characterbuilding agencies. The College now proposes to enlarge its field of service and

rvill offer the following additional courses:

I. General Arts and Science course for students wishing to enter service

callings.

2. Larger opportunities for graduate students.

Z. Majors for undergraduate preparation:(") for teaching academic subjects in secondary schools

(s) for social work(c) for preseminary preparation(o) for premedical preparation.

These courses lead to the degrees of B.S. and M.Ed.

The College property comprises rg5 acres of land and ten buildings. These,

rvith the endowment, have an estimated value of $3,ooo,ooo.

There are 4r full time members of the faculty and eight part time members.

The enrollment, including the summer session, numbers over 6oo students.

The College is independently organized, but was founded by leaders in the

Young Men's Christian Association and is affiliated with that organization.

This booklet shows the broadening out of this institution during its life ofnearly half a century of service.

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SPRINGFIELD - A COLLEGE FOR LEADERS

STUDENT enters Springfield College with a different viewpoint fromthat of the average man entering any other institution of higher learning.Two things he must have in order to go to Springfield. They are a desire

and an aptitude for service among young men and boys and an earnest Christian faith.

Springfield is an arts and science college of high educational character offeringmajors in physical and character education. It has 2,7oo alumni now serving the

youth of America and other lands.

THE, NE,W PROPOSAL

N recent years an increasing number of alumni have entered a variety of ser-

vice callings. There are ro4 graduates in the ministry and the service of the

church. There are approximately Ioo in academic teaching in high schools and

colleges; ror are serving in social settlements, community welfare positions, as

secretaries of chambers of commerce, community chests and in schools for delin-quent boys. Over 7o alumni have medical degrees. Some 6oo or more are inbusiness callings.

The result of this diversified service has led the College to propose this exten-

sion of its work while maintaining the same high standards for admission whichare now required in scholarship, character, leadership and physical fitness.

Beginning with September 25, 1933, Springfield College will, as heretofore,

offer majors in physical education and character education, and in addition majorcourses for training for teachers, for preseminary and premedical preparation and

for social and community welfare. The College will also enroll students with the

service motive in its general course for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Entrance to Pratt Field

I. GE.I\E,RAL B. S. COURSE,

HE experience of the College in admitting men directly from high schoolhas shown that many able students who wish to enter service callings are

not clear as to their fitness and aptitude until the end of the sophomoreyear or even until graduation. It is, therefore, proposed to admit to the GeneralCourse students who wish to prepare for a life of service. Such men will decide

at the end of the sophomore year or at graduation upon the calling for which theywill take further preparation.

The General Course at Springfield College centers in a study of man andhuman relations. The experience of the College for nearly fifty years has demon-strated that this principle gives the wisest selection of courses that will developstudents individually and fit them for service among their fellow men. The branchesin the General Course are here enumerated.

A. CULTURAL COURSES

Particular attention is given to English. For graduation a student mustcomplete a minimum of rz semester hours in English and may have a maximumof rB semester hours. Attention is given to writing, to speech and the study ofliterature. Both the English classics and the ancient and modern Europeanclassics by translation are studied.

B. HISTORY

Courses are given in ancient and modern history, in contemporary civilization,in international relations and economic history, also a historical seminar foradvanced students.

C. COURSES IN HUMANICS

(t) Biology. The study of life, including anthropology and culminatingin the place of man in the animal world. There is opportunity for further studyof anatomy, physiology and hygiene.

(z) Psychology. This department covers courses in general psychology,also genetic, adolescent and religious psychology and mental hygiene.

(S) Social Science. The aim here is to find man's place in society. Thesubjects followed are economics, general sociology, social ethics, social psychology,and social institutions including the institutions of rural life.

(+) Religious Education. The study of man spiritually through courses

in Biblical literature, comparative religions, principles and methods of religiouseducation.

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D. FRENCH AND GERMAN

E. MATHEMATICS

F. NATURAL SCIENCES -

PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY

G. PHILOSOPHY

H. FINE ARTS

Opportunity is given for students to elect courses in the fine arts - Dramatics,

Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, Dancing for Men.

These subjects require approximately roo semester hours, leaving z4 hours

for electives.

Students not specifying majors will be classified in the General Course and

will receive a Bachelor of Science degree upon the completion of four years work.

Faculty Committee: Professors Hartley W. Cross, George B. Afleck, John D.

Brock, Lawrence K. Hall.

2. PHYSICAL E,DUCATIOI\ COIJRSE,S

HE College has long been eminent in physical education. Of the Bz Ameri-

can colleges granting degrees with a major in the preparation of physical

education teachers for men, g5 or 4zo/o have Springfield men on their

faculties. Of the 3,314 men in these institutions majoring in physical education,

5zo,/o are under Springfield graduates. In other countries nine institutions prepar-

ing teachers have Springfield alumni as directors or members of their faculties.

Springfield has r,168 alumni serving as leaders in physical education, recreation

and allied fields:

Public Schools 5o2Young Men's Christian Associations..... 2oB

Universities and Colleges r7g

Private Secondary Schools Bo

Recreation and Boy Scouts 56

Churches, Settlements and Clubs 33

Miscellaneous positions r ro

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Directors: Dr. James H. McCurdy, Professor George B. Affieck.

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3. CHARACTER EDUCATION COURSES

NDER character education majors are enrolled the four secretarial courses:

(e) Course for general secretaries and executives

Professor Burt B. Farnsworth(") Courses in the leadership and guidance of youth

Professors Edgar M. Robinson and Lawrence K. Hall(c) Course for town and country leadership

Dr. Albert Z. l;N'f;ann

(") Course in industrial relationsProfessor John Calder.

Each of these courses has been developed to fill a particular need in the

country today and each is the peculiar product of Springfield College. Fivehundred alumni from these courses for the secretaryship are serving in the YoungMen's Christian Association, many of them in foreign lands.

4. TRAINING FOR TEACHE,RS

ORE than a hundred Springfield alumni are engaged in academic teaching.Practically sixty per cent of the high schools of the country are too small tohave a full time man in physical education. Many desire directors of

physical education and recreation who can also teach one or more academic sub-

jects. In the larger high schools and in many colleges some of the men on the staffin physical education also teach academic subjects.

The College is accordingly increasing its offerings in this division. The special

courses cover such subjects as history and principles of education, educational

psychology, the learning process, educational statistics, character education,

educational administration, practice teaching and mental hygiene. An advanced

seminar is given in modern educational problems.

It is expected that students majoring in this department will choose some

academic subject in which they will become proficient such as history, English,the social sciences, the biological sciences, modern languages or natural science. Acertificate will be given for students who cover not less than rB semester hours inan academic subject.

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5. PRE.SE.MINARY PRE,PARATION

PRINGFIELDCOLLEGE does not prepare men for the ministry, but it does

give a.ri'''unsurplssed scholarly, social and liberally-minded undergraduate

preparation for entering a theological seminary. The class of tg3z sent seven

men into theological schools-Yale Divinity School; Episcopal Seminary, Cam-

bridge; Colgate-Rochester Divinity School; Crozier Theological Seminary; and

Pacific School of Religion.The life on the campus and courses of study with professors inspired by altruistic

motives and the idealism of Springfield College develop a religious attitude.

Work with boys, training in physical recreation, camping and practical

service in the churches prepare a student to lead in character building. This

course is sponsored by a committee of leading clergymen - Dr. James Gordon

Gilkey, Springfield; Bishop Henry K. Sherrill, Boston; Dr. Luther A. Weigle,

Yale Divinity School; Dr. Karl R. Stolz, Hartford School of Religious Education;

Dr. Fred G. Bratton, Springfield College.

AMOS ALONZO STAGG '9,Dean of College Athletic Coaches

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Physiological Laboratory

6. PRE,ME,DICAL PREPARATION

HE opportunities at Springfield for premedical preparation are unusual,owing to its highly developed department of Physical Education. Studentswill take the required work in cultural and science courses, but will major

in subjects directly preparing for a medical school.

The Springfield Municipal Group

Few American colleges possess lovelier surroundings than Springfield. The natural beauty of the locationis a constant influence on the lives of Springfield men.

7. SOCIAL WORK COI.]RSE,S

ANY,Springfield alumni are engaged in various forms of social service"

The College offers extended majors in the social sciences and also oppor-tunities for practical experience in various forms ofservice to the individualn

the community and the family.

Lake Massasoit from the College Campus

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The Fred Morgan Kirby Biological Laboratory

g. GRADUATE, COLIRSE

HE most important recent development at Springfield College has been the

growth of its graduate department. This is in charge of a Graduate Com-

mittee of which Professor Hanford M. Burr is chairman.

The past year there have been r r graduate students in the character education

courses and 46 under the leadership of Dr. James H. McCurdy in the courses in

physical education.

These courses lead to a Master of Education degree and require not less than

one year's residence at the College. Graduates with a Bachelor's degree from

other institutions than Springfield must usually spend two years in the courses in

physical education in order.to complete the work required. The degrees of Master

of Physical Education and Master of Humanics are also given for those completing

the requirements. All candidates for Master's degrees must present satisfactory

evidence of successful teaching or other service before the advanced degree is given.

A timited number of students will be received by Professor Stacy B. Betzler for

graduate training in Gymnastic Therapeutics and Physiotherapy, provided they

have the necessary prerequisite training.

Professor William T. Simpson will also train a few men for graduate work indramatics.

ENRICHMENT OF LEISURE,

HE machine age is extending leisure by liberating both the youth and the

adults of the world from mechanical work.

This leisure should be used for artistic, character building and recreative

It should be characterized by the creative spirit. Springfield College

leaders for the guidance of youth during their leisure time. Its curricu-a foundation for a profitable and cultural use of leisure by its graduates.

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Carlisle Foyer in Alumni Hall

AN OUTDOOR COLLEGE OF INDIAN LORE

PRINGFIELD COLLEGE is the foremost institution in this country fortraining a leadership for camping and outdoor activities for young people.

The College now possesses a nature preserve of over 6o acres bordering

on the lake admirably adapted for training leaders for summer camping, nature

study, scouting, canoeing, life saving, winter sports and similar activities.

The lodge, called The Pueblo of the Seven Fires, is built in Pueblo style and

furnishes admirable headquarters for classroom work and various club features.

The water-front holds great possibilities in camp. Springfield trainsleaders to safeguard life and caffy out constructive programs.

James H. Post Lodge - A Room in the Pueblo of the Seven Fires

Post Lodge in the

with symbolic Indiangifts.

In the nature preserve there is being established a bird

water front an aquarium.

sanctuary and on the

A two weeks camP training course is given to the students of the College at

the end of their freshman year, thus enabling them to earn money in the summer

by serving at boys camps. Camp training courses are also conducted for other

organizations.

The grounds and equipment are used throughout the year by a multitude of

organizations, not only in springfield but from outside the city.

Attendance by organized groups at the Pueblo Lodge numbers 3,2Oo persons

and approximately 6,ooo other visitors make use of the grounds and the lake

during the year. In the winter time the lodge and the lake furnish excellent

opportunity for winter sports.

The Plunger

Gift of Mr. Herbert L. Pratt

western end of the Pueblo has been artistically decorated

mural paintings by Wo Peen, a Pueblo Indian of unusual

Freshmen in Training for Camp Leadership

FRESHMAN WEE,K

HIS is one of the attractive developments of recent years. All candidatesfor the Freshman class report one week in advance of the regular openingof College in order to take the necessary medical, physical and swimming

examinations, psychological tests and tests in English and Chemistry. The week

is also devoted to lectures and conferences on College ideals, traditions and cus-

toms. Freshman week in ig33 begins Monday, September rBth.

JAMES NAISMITH, M. D., '9IOriginator of Basket Ball

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Five continents contributed to this student group about the sundial between Mclean Terrace, Alumni Hall and

Massasoit Lake. Students representing sixteen countries are at present matriculated at the College.

THE, INTE,RNATIONAL SPIRIT

LMOST from its inception Springfield College enrolled students from foreign

countries. There are now t6I alumni serving in foreign lands, r r5 of whomare nationals who have taken their course of training at Springfield and

who are now employed by home organizations for work among their own country-

men. These men are found in 33 different countries.There are ordinarily enrolled at Springfield z5 students from other lands.

These men bring to the campus an international character which is a great educa-

tional asset.

This department of international service is under the direction of Professor

Frank M. Mohler.The College is affiliated with the recently organized international school at

Geneva, Switzerland, for training officers for the Young Men's Christian Associa-

tion. A member of the Springfield faculty is the Director of this school and it has

been the practice for five years to send four Springfield students, selected by the

faculty and their fellow students, to Geneva. These men take their junior year

at the Geneva School and return to the campus at Springfield for their senior year.

The Perfect Start

Class in Dancing for Men conducted by Ted Shawn

A LINIqUE SUMME,R SCHOOL

HE arrival of summer and the closing of the regular college term by no

means mark the end of student activity at Springfield College. The

summer school attracts to the campus scores of students who take intensive

courses looking toward academic degrees.

The dates for rg33 are July 3rd to August 5th. Courses are offered in the

regular subjects taught during the academic year at Springfield College. Most ofthe work is of a graduate character and taken by students working for a Master of

Education degree.

The Summer School is in charge of Dean George B. Affieck.

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There is also held on the campus the School of Education conducted by

Boston University. This offers many attractive courses not only in methods, but

in the psychology and philosophy of education.

Students of each school are permitted to elect courses from the other and

academic grades can be secured from one or the other as desired.

Football Squad

John L. Rothacher, Coach

Administration Building

THE SCOPE OF SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE

HE emphasis laid for many years on physical education at Springfield

College sometimes creates the impression that its graduates are men

highly developed on the physical side, with but little attention given to

*e mental growth that must be a part of every leader of boys and men.

That this is erroneous is shown by the fact that those who specialize in the

rhr:ical education courses have only two hours a day of actual gymnastic and

slorLi training - little more than is exacted of students at the colleges that special-

:zc in academic or technical work alone. The remainder of the required time is

s3€nt on liberal and scientific studies.

At Springfield, the courses which lead to the degrees of Bachelor of Science or

![a-.ren of Education are more potent in character development than is often the

ca-.e elseu'here, because of the strong emphasis laid on Christian precepts and-:rderstanding.

Searlv all of the students occupy themselves with some sort of outside service

i:rine the college year. The church schools of Springfield welcome them as

:rachrers or as rvorkers in other forms of activity.The srudent Young Men's Christian Association is entirely in the hands of

-:,e srudents themselves. In its executive work and in the branches of the Association

'. Springfield and nearby cities excellent training is acquired. Men in the physical

educadon course receive much practical training, for they are sought as coaches

c,r arHetic clubs and teams. All these activities are stimulated by the healthy

:elieious life that is a part of the College training.The degrees rvhich the College gives have broadened the scope of its work and

perurined its courses to lead to a cultural and professional education similar to

uan obnined in other colleges. At the present time Springfield occupies a unique

pn:midon in this country and in the entire world because of the variety and high

q;;aliw of the special training which it gives.

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Woods Hall houses the College Store, the cafeteria, the athletic ofrces and committee rooms, post office,student social rooms and many other activities.

CONCLUSION

I S the years So by, the circle of Springfield College influence increases.

A Long ago it extended beyond the United States and each year finds moreJ- r Springfield men in positions of strategic importance throughout the world.More foreign students come to the College each year to partake of the whole-some surroundings and training and the limit in progress and advancement is notyet in sight.

Thus the boy who comes to Springfield will find himself stepping from itscampus into a broad, full career bounded only by his own vision of life.

Springfield College trains leaders for physical education for the Young Men'sChristian Association and religious work directors for the churches. It also suppliesmen to any organization that needs farseeing, well trained social science executivesfor work among boys and young men. Its influence is world-wide. The boy whocommits himself to its program and discipline is entering into a work for thebetterment of mankind and the strengthening of God's kingdom on earth.

The new departure proposed in this booklet adds a general Bachelor ofScience course for students who wish to prepare themselves for service callings.It offers new majors in preparation for teaching in secondary schools, for pre-seminary and premedical preparation and for social service callings. It proposes

an increased development of graduate work.The College invites to its campus young men of scholarly ability, physical

fitness, high character and leadership who wish to do the fundamental under-graduate work necessary for preparation for these great service callings.

Gymnastic TeamLeslie J. Judd, Coach

A Cotlege convocation in the West Gymnasium

The Sun Vow

"The Sun Vow" by H. A. MacNeil stands in Carlisle Foyer. It symbolizes

an old Indian custom. Part of the training of the Indian boy was to practice,shooting arrows toward the sun until he was able to shoot one beyond the range

of vision of the old warrior. Accomplishment of this feat proved him a man and

he made a promise - his sun vow - to fight the enemies of his tribe.

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"Earthwide rnay huppy boyhood lift high his wond'ring eyes,

Strong youth bring back the vision of earthly paradise;

To follow truth to wisdom, nor faint through falt'ring fears,

Be this thy task, O Springfield, through all the years."

- FnEDERTcK S. HvoB

The Walter Rupert Weiser Infirmary contains in addition to the infirmary, the department of corrective

gymnastics. Here are to be found the latest apparatus and methods for hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.

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