Dr. Ellen Rosenberg (interview); Creator: Rosenberg, Dr. Ellen ; Interviewer(s): Lauren Bitterman and Christopher Hill; Interview location: unknown; Running time: 35 min., ca.Jun 20, 1905
Dates
- Creation: ca.Jun 20, 1905
Creator
- From the Collection: Janick, Herbert F. (Person)
Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 16 Linear Feet (, 14 boxes, and 1 OS Folder)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Series: English
General Physical Description note
Number of tapes:1 [tape stock length: 90 minute]
General note
Coverage: 1969-1995
Topics discussed : (side A): Introduction; retired in June 1995; Classes taught; Interview w/ Dr. Warner; her perceptions of the history/social science department; Role of women teachers; Physical changes at WestConn; Two campuses; Midtown and Westside; Problems/negatives of teaching at WestConn; Drop in average age of students; due to the times and events of period; Basic Studies program; came about due to integration; Teaching about Africa; Current events; would talk about them in class; students feelings about them; Changes she would make about herself and WestConn; One semester sabbatical; Keeping up w the Times; it is essential in a social science class; Majors of students; business majors increased; political issues influenced student decisions; Events during her teaching career; developed lectures around the current events; Students in the classroom; manners and behavior; Technology; "Only at WestConn"; negative image of Western from it's students; Dr. Ruth Haas; Dressing at the school; Final comments
Repository Details
Part of the Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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