Dr. Robert Wolsch and Lois Wolsch (interview); Creator: Wolsch, Dr. Robert ; and Lois Wolsch; Interviewer(s): Leslie Kelly and Karisa Pansanello; Interview location: Wolsch home in Southbury, CT; Running time: 85 min., Apr 21, 1998

Coverage: 1969-1998
Topics discussed : (side A): Coming to WestConn; meeting w/ Dr. Acheson, the chairman of the CTA department; Ethan Allen site today being considered future WestConn campus; "Gateway to New England"; Background; Character of the campus; Dr. Haas; Curriculum and major programs; new Interdepartmental approach; CTA majors and concentration areas developed by himself; specific programs: the 3 year Speech Program w/ Southern, Theater and Related Arts, Communication and Media, Communication and Undergraduate Relations, and Graduate Programs for Teachers; Discipline and related fields vs. Broad education; Educational background; Ph D. in language arts and related fields from a speech perspective; Upgrading the elementary education program; Different needs of a small university; Accomplishments; graduate study requirements and the elimination of the GRE requirement; Small faculty; Dr. Haas and her role as leader; Separation of disciplines and schools; Memories about life at WestConn; Campus life concerts; Faculty wives; family atmosphere; Dr. Haas and her contribution; campus faculty living close to the campus; Westside; Presidents of WestConn after Dr. Haas; Westside classroom building; use not original plan; Commuter students; Local community; Best kept secret; WestConn was this for students on NY side; less expensive and offered more; Students; hardworking nature; working through school; appreciates the struggles of students; CTA department; presentations done; Dr. Janick; beautification committee; Impact of WestConn on Danbury (side B): Hearing and learning clinic; Ethnic Festival; Foreign Exchange Program; Dr. Harold Burke; Family feeling; specific recollections; Dr. Burke, Dr. Acheson, Dr. Timmons, and George Sharp; Unions at WestConn; he was president of local chapter of the NEA; Thomas Jefferson Society; he was faculty advisor; they would have debates on current events and issues; Humanist Chapliancy/Faith on campus; origins of chapliancy; still ongoing on campus; Quaker tradition; Memories; Ron MacDonald, a track coach; Habitat for Humanity; Books; on Educational approaches at WestConn; Jim Pagalotti; research librarian; was a chemistry professor; Dr. Truman Warner; archiving process of his papers; Dr. Janick; Nature of student body; split in level of academic seriousness; Evening division students; Scholarships; Availability of Faculty