The
Institute Report
PUBLISHED BY THE PUBLIC I~FORMATIO~ OFFICE OF THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
VOLUME III SEPTEMBER 12, 1975 NUMBEH 1
Peer Groupings,
Budget Reported
VMI requested the smallest increase of
any of the state colleges in recently
released budgetary figures for the 1976-78
biennium.
Projecting a relatively stable
enrollment, VMI is asking for $6.6 million
from the general fund. This represents an
increase of 23 percent, the smallest of any
state college.
In another statewide report, VMI's
authorized average faculty salary goal
for 1975-76 has been raised from $16,000 to
$16,600. The target salary for 1976-77 is
$17,675 and for 1977-78 it is $18,800.
Although the figures indicate the target
goals, they do not indicate the level of
funding.
A recent newspaper article citing the
report is in error in placing VMI in the
peer grouping category of Comprehensive
Liberal Arts or Specialized Institutions.
The Institute has been placed in a
category by itself called Specific Purpose
Institution.
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A V ALU ABLE HISTORY -Governor Mills E. Godwin. Jr., displays a copy of The History and Heritage of Civil Engineering in Virginia. prepared and published by the Virginia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Standing, from left, are J. S. Hodge, assistant district engineer in the Richmond District and newly elected president of the Virginia engineering society; Hugh Dischinger, of Murray and Dischinger, ConsuIting Engineers, Hampton; Brig. Gen. James M. Morgan, Jr.• dean of the faculty, VMI; and Col. J. Carter Hanes, retired engineering professor and business executive of VMI. The history of the engineering society was written by Gen. Morgan, and the record of engineering accomplishments was prepared by Col. Hanes.
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Science Program Receives Grant
A training program for junior and
community college science teachers
will be offered at Virginia Military
Institute next summer as the result of a
$25,000 grant from the U. S. Office of
Education to the VMI Research
Laboratories, Inc.
The program, entitled "Utilization of
Computer Techniques to Improve
Math, Science, and Technology Instruction,"
will be directed by Col.
Frank A. Settle, Jr., professor of
chemistry. He will be assisted by Col.
Philip Peters, professor of physics, and
Dr. Gabriel G. Balazs, director, VMI
Computer Center.
Approximately seventy teachers
from across the nation will participate
in two sessions at VMI during the
summer of 1976.
The first session will feature instruction in computer hardware and ~gital electronics while the second
session will involve training in the use of computers and the application of computer related instructional materials to the disciplines of the participants.
The sessions will include hands-on experience with various types of computers, small group discussions, and lectures by nationally known authorities in the field of educational computer use.
Col. Settle spent the 1972-73 academic year at VPI&SU conducting research in the area of laboratory automation and minicomputers. Since his return to VMI, he and Col. Peters have taught a multidisciplinary course in laboratory automation during the regular session and also in the VMI Evening College. He has also directed a number of cadets in projects involving the interfacing of minicomputers to chemical instrumentation. ..J
Visiting Prof.
Plans Lectures
Dr. John C. Miller, Mary Moody Northen Visiting Professor of History from Stanford University, will deliver a series of public lectures on the period of the American Revolution during the current
semester.
Dr. Miller will deliver a lecture entitled "Reflections on the American Revolution: The American Revolution Revisited" in Lejeune Hall, Sept. 23, at 8
p.m. He will speak on "The American Revolution in Perspective: The Achievement of Independence and the Effort -Cultural, Economic, and Political to Create a Nation" in Lejeune Hall, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. Dr. Miller will also present a lecture entitled "Thomas Jefferson and Slavery: Jefferson's Attitude Toward Blacks and his Place in the Anti-Slavery Movement" in Lejeune Hail, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. Page 2, The Institute Report, September 12, 1975
Faculty Notes The Archer House
Sea Power
Mr. Mike E. Monsour, assistant professor of modern languages, and Cadet Blaine D. Vorgang, a third class NROTC scholarship holder, attended a two-day sea power symposium this summer in Roanoke. The program, which featured discussions on the maritime role of the U. S., was sponsored by the Blue Water Institute, an unofficial organization of people interested in sea power, and the Roanoke Naval Reserve unit.
Chemistry
Col. Frank A. Settle, Jr., professor of chemistry, has been selected to serve as a lecturer and instructor in a short course entitled "Digital Electronics for Automation and Instrumentation." The course is sponsored by the American Chemical Society as part of its program of
continuing education.
The course, the first session of which
ran from Sept. 1-5 and the second session
scheduled for Dec. 8-12, is conducted at
VPI&SU in Blacksburg.
The laboratory-lecture course is designed to introduce scientists, engineers, and technicians to the use of integrated circuit technology and to explore current trends in digital electronics.
Physics
At a recent meeting of the board of trustees of the Science Museum of Virginia, Col. D. Rae Carpenter, professor of physics, was reelected chairman for a third year term.
Col. Carpenter also recently attended the state's first solar energy conferenceworkshop-festival-exhibition in Richmond.
The program brought together state legislators, state and local government officials, educators, scientists, and professionals in fields ranging from architecture to finance.
Solar equipment for space heating and
cooling, solar cooking and water heating
appliances, and wind generated electrical
systems were on display.
In addition, Col. Carpenter recently
participated in an all day in-service
program for elementary and secondary
physics, physical science, and chemistry
teachers. The program was held at
Hermitage High School in Richmond.
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RESTORATION COMPLETED -The Archer House, one of the structures singled out for special mention by the National Park Service in 1974, has undergone extensive I'enovation in the last twelve months. The work on this bracketed Italinate style residence was made possible by a grant from the descendants of a VMI cadet who died in the Battle of New Market. The entire renovation project was carried out by members of the Institute's department of buildings and grounds.
BEFORE -The photograph above shows the condition of the main stairway and walls of the Archer House in March, 1!)75, before renovation began.
AFTER -The same scene in July, 1975, shows the condition of the stairway after renovation had been completed.
The Institute Report is published by the Public Information Office of the Virginia Military Institute. Issues appear bi-weekly September through April, except during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Furlough. Official departmental distribution is made by messenger mail. Inquiries, suggestions, and new items should be directed to The Institute Report, Public Information Office, VMI, Lexington, Virginia, 24450, telephone 463-6207. EDITOR-Maj. Edwin L. Dooley, Jr.
The Institute Report is a bi-weekly newsletter designed primarily to keep faculty and staff up-to-date on the achievements of their colleagues, changes and progress at the Institute, and other such news (largely internal) about the Institute's people, plans, and policies. Faculty Notes
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Modern Languages
This summer, Mr. Ronald A. Grennes, assistant professor of modern languages, was awarded residency at the Cite Internationale des Arts in Paris, France, in order to conduct research in Mesoamerican art and archaeology at the Musee de FHomme and the Ecole du Louvre.
The results of his research, entitled "The Religious Significance of Early PreClassic Mesoamerican Art." have been accepted for publication by the Journal de la Societe'des Americanistes de Paris. Dr.
A. G. Fralin, department of romance languages, Washington and Lee University, is completing the French translation.
VMIMuseum
The director of the VMI Museum, Maj.
Edwin Dooley, has published an article
for museum administrators entitled "A
Guide to Effective Media Relations" in
SEMC Notes, the journal of the
Southeastern Museums Conference. He
was also recently appointed editor of the
quarterly newsletter of the Virginia
History Federation, an organization of
historical agencies, libraries, and
museums.
Energy Studies
A series of seminars devoted to the
energy crisis is being held in the VMI
department of civil engineering during
September. The seminars are open to the
public.
Scheduled every Thursday at 1-2 p.m. in
Nichols Engineering Hall and featuring
speakers provided by Virginia Petroleum
Industries, the series is part of the VMI
Student Chapter, American Society of
Civil Engineers, seminar program.
The following presentations have
already been made: Sept. 4, Gordon C.
Goodier, Jr., Richmond district manager,
Shell Oil Company, spoke on the current
energy situation; Sept. 11, J. Thomas
Sydnor, industrial marketing
representative from Roanoke, Exxon
Company, USA, presented slides and
discussed aspects of undersea exploration
and drilling.
The following presentations will be
made: Sept. 18, Larry H. Gary, Roanoke
district manager, Texaco, Inc., will make
a slide presentation and discuss the
Alaska pipeline; Sept. 25, W. Ruben
Terry, commercial-asphalt sales
representative from Richmond, Exxon
Company, USA, will talk on what the
industry is doing to conserve energy.
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NEW FACULTY members at VMI assemble with Col. James A. McDonough. director of the VMI new faculty orientation program. On first row (left to right)' are Maj. Jeffery A. Gunsburg. assistant professor of history; Lt. Charles S. Weaver. assistant professor of naval science; Capt. Douglas E. Taylor. assistant professor of military science; Col. McDonough; Col. Gerald L. Nay, Jr.• professor of aerospace studies. On second row are Ma.i. Kenneth C. Abernethy, assistant professor of mathematics; Capt. James N. ,Joyner. Jr., assistant professor of military science; Lt. Gary G. Sowers, assistant I)rofessor of naval science; Maj. Joseph S. Howard. II, assistant professor of economics; Capt. Gerald W. Hodgson. assistant professor of aerospace studies; Lt. Col. Harold G. Pierce. assistant professor of geology. On third row are Maj. J. Madison Brown, assistant professor of modern languages; Maj. Monte R. Veal. assistant professor of military science; Capt. Melvyn L. Anderson, assistant professor of military science; Capt. P. F. Van Hooser. III, instructor in physical education; Capt. David B. Poust. assistant professor of aerospace studies; Maj. William W. Payne, Jr., assistant I)rofessor of civil engineering; Capt. Edward H. Allen. assistant professor of aerospace studies. Not pictured are Dr. John C. Miller. Mary Moody Northen Visiting Professor of History; Maj. George P. Bare. assistant professor of military science; Mr. H. E. Neale. executive vice president, VMI Keydet Club; Mr. Michael M. Strickler. assistant to the executive vice president, VMI Keydet Club.
LECTURE SERIES-HISTORY 105
1975
CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Staff: Professors Henry S. Bausum, Thomas W. Davis, Jeffery A. Gunsburg, Donald
E. Thomas
(Lectures are presented at 9 a.m. in the chemistry lecture room unless noted otherwise.
All lectures are open to the public')
INTRODUCTION TO CO~TEMPORARY PROBLEMS
"The Medieval World View."
Dr. Edwin D. Craun, Department of English, W&L .....................September 15
"The Great Thaw."
Kenneth Clark, Civilisation Film Series ................................September 19
"The Modern World View."
Maj. Edwin L. Dooley, Department of History, VMI ....................September 22
"The Contemporary World View."
Maj. Donald E. Thomas, Department of History, VMI ..................September 29
"The 'Democratic' Age."
Maj. Jeffery A. Gunsburg, Department of History. VMI ........................Oct. 3
THE INARTICULATE IN HISTORY
"Social Classes in Histo0: The Inarticulate."
Col. Henry S. Bausum, Department of History, VMI ........... , ..........October 6
"Walking the Streets of London."
Dr. James B. Davis, Department of English, VMI .. , . , .... , , ..... , . , ..... ,October 13
"Faces in the Crowd: Conflicting Views of Crowd Behavior in History."
Maj. Thomas W. Davis, Department of History, VMI ............... , ...... October 27
"The Struggle of Blacks for Recognition."
To be presented in Scott Shipp Hall, room 318, at 7:30 p.m. Select either date.
Lt. Col. John W. Boettjer, Department of English, VMI ................November 4&5
"Changing Gender Identities."
Mrs. Dolores B. Bausum, Department of Psychology, Southern Seminary November 7
"The Status of Women in Historical Perspective."
Mrs. Helen B. Davis, ................................................November 10
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VMI Calendar Of Events: Sept. 13-27, 1975
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:
11
a.m.
Dress parade.
I p.m.
Corps marches onto football field.
I :30 p.m.
Home football, VMI vs. University of Delaware, Alumni Memorial Field, with halftime performance by
the Lexington High School Band.
9 p.m.
Opening Hop, informal, music by "Dr. David Hoy, Denny Brooks, and Barefoot Jerry," Cocke t1all.
9 p.m.
Informal alumni dance, music by the "Old Pros Band," Moody Hall.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: 9 a.m. History 105 lecture, "The Medieval World View," by Prof. Edwin D. Craun of Washington and Lee, chemistry lecture room.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: 8 p.m. At W&L, "Warfare and Society" lecture by Army historian Dr. Maurice Matloff, Lee Chapel.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: I p.m. ASCE energy seminar, illustrated talk on the Alaska pipeline, Larry H. Gary, Roanoke district manager, Texaco, Inc., Nichols Engineering Hall.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: 9 a.m. History 105 presentation, "The Great Thaw," CIVILISATION film series, chemistry lecture room.
7:30 p.m. Cadet Program Board movie, "Executive Action," second showing at 9:30 p.m., Lejeune ballroom.
8 p.m. Military History lecture, "The Cincinnatus Legend and the Battle of Buena Vista," by Dr. Ernest Fisher, chemistry lecture room.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20:
3:50 p.m. Football, VMI vs. University of Virginia, at Charlottesville, game televized regionally by ABC Network, Channel 13, air time 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: 9 a.m. History 105 lecture, "The Modern World View," by Maj. Edwin L. Dooley, Jr., chemistry lecture room. 2 p.m. JV football, VMI vs. University of Virginia, at Charlottesville.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23: 8 p.m. Lecture, "Reflections on the American Revolution: The American Revolution Revisited," Dr. John C. Miller, Mary Moody Northen Visiting Professor of History, Lejeune ballroom.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24:
7:30 p.m. Military History film, "The Battle of Gettsyburg," 30 min., free, Lejeune ballroom.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: 1 p.m. ASCE energy seminar, "What Industry is Doing to Conserve Energy," W. Ruben Terry, Exxon Company, Richmond, Nichols Engineering Hall.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26:
7:30 p.m. Cadet pep rally in front of Lejeune Hall. 9 p.m. Homecoming "blanket" concert, music by "Morning Song," Cocke Hall.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: 10 a.m. Soccer, VMI vs. Appalachian State, upper stadium field. 11 a.m. Homecoming dress parade. I p.m. Corps marches onto football field.
I :30 p.m. Homecoming football game, VMI vs. DaVidson, Alumni Memorial Field, with halftime presentation of the
1975 Homecoming Queen. 9 p.m. Informal dance, music by "Granite," Cocke Hall. 9 p.m. Informal alumni dance, music by the Skip Houff Sextet, Moody Hall.
Information for INSTITUTE REPORT calendar listing should be given first to the Military Executive's Office for clearance on the VMI master calendar.
The INSTITUTE REPORT calendar is an unofficial listing of events for public information purposes exclusively.
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