Southwestern University
2000-2001 Catalog

Since the aims of Southwestern University include more than a simple gathering of information by students, the quality of student life on campus becomes a very important portion of the educational process. The University attempts to involve students not only in inquiry and scholarship of the highest quality, but in the process of finding a sense of lifelong personal and social direction, in developing the ability to communicate effectively, in learning to think clearly, and to make discriminating judgments. These aims require a fertile community life in which students encounter each other and the faculty in informal but creative ways. More time is spent out of the classroom than in; it is in these times that students integrate their formal learning into their personal orientations and value systems. The organizations and activities in which students engage provide the matrix for much of this development.

Student Affairs adopted the following mission statement in 1992-93: Student Affairs promotes the mission of Southwestern University by implementing programs and delivering services that provide values-centered education of the whole person. These programs and services facilitate students’ development of social competencies, career options, personal wellness, and appreciation for societal interdependence. Student Affairs fosters a challenging, secure environment in which the uniqueness of each individual is respected and celebrated.

One benefit of University life is the opportunity for students to participate in their own governance. This opportunity comes through participation in the Southwestern Student Congress, the Student Judiciary, the University Program Council, and other college-wide committees. The Student Congress is a group of elected representatives; it sponsors monthly Town Meetings to inform all students of Southwestern University issues and provides a forum for concerns and opinions. The Student Judiciary is composed exclusively of students and hears all cases involving Honor Code violations. The University Program Council is responsible for community programming. In addition, students have the unique opportunity to participate with faculty and administrators in the major governing councils of the University. The men’s Interfraternity Council is a governing and legislative body for the four fraternities on campus. IFC works for the improvement of the fraternity system at SU. The women’s Panhellenic Council provides programming on women’s issues and compiles standards that govern rushing, pledging and initiating for sororities.

DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Alpha Kappa Psi is a national professional fraternity for students in the field of business.
• American Chemical Society (SU student affiliates) promotes awareness of chemistry in the general public and provides professional guidance to chemistry students.
• Art Association promotes interest in visual and other arts, unifies art students and supports the Art Department.
• Association for Computing Machinery promotes greater interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management and applications of modern computing.
• Delta Omicron is an international professional fraternity for students in the field of music.
• English Society sponsors poetry and prose readings authored by Southwestern students, faculty, and others.
• The Kinesiology Club promotes student interest in kinesiology by providing leadership, programs, and service.
• Mask and Wig Players is the Southwestern University drama society.
• Mathematical Association of America fosters interest and scholarship in mathematics.
• O.A.S.I.S. is the Organization for the Advancement of Students in Sociology. It is composed of students and faculty who are interested in the fields of sociology and anthropology.
• Olé, The Spanish Club, creates opportunities for students interested in Spanish culture and language to take part in related activities.
• Phi Alpha Theta promotes the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians.
• Prelaw Society is an association of those students considering law as a career and planning to attend law school upon graduation.
• Premedical Association fosters awareness of careers in the medical field.
• Southwestern University Political Science Society is composed of students and faculty who are interested in the field of political science.
• Southwestern Science Society promotes interest and high scholarship in all branches of pure and applied science.
• The Southwestern University Chamber Orchestra is open to all students as well as faculty and townspeople. It presents major concerts on campus.
• The Southwestern University Chorale is the major concert choir which tours the state each spring and is open to all students through audition.
• The Southwestern University Jazz Ensemble performs pop and jazz.
• The Southwestern University Singers, a mixed choral group, is open to all students without audition.
• The Southwestern University Wind Ensemble is a concert and touring ensemble open to all students.

SCHOLASTIC AND HONORARY ORGANIZATIONS

• Alpha Chi is a national undergraduate scholarship society. Members are elected from among the top 10 percent of the junior and senior classes.
• Alpha Psi Omega is a national dramatic honorary fraternity.
• Cardinal Key is a national honorary leadership sorority for men and women.
• Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society in education.
• Phi Alpha Theta is an international history honor society.
• Phi Beta Kappa is a national scholastic honor society that recognizes high scholarly achievement in the liberal arts and sciences.
• Pi Delta Phi, the national French honor society, is open to all persons who meet the academic requirements of the society.
• Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honor society.
• Psi Chi is the national honorary psychology fraternity.
• Sigma Delta Pi is the national Spanish honor society.

GREEK ORGANIZATIONS

• The Alpha Delta Pi national sorority was established on the Southwestern campus in 1907.
• The Alpha Xi Delta national sorority was established on the Southwestern campus in 1991.
• The Delta Delta Delta national sorority was established on the Southwestern campus in 1911.
• The Zeta Tau Alpha national sorority was established on the Southwestern campus in 1906.

• The Kappa Alpha national fraternity was established on the Southwestern campus in 1883.
• The Kappa Sigma national fraternity was established on the Southwestern campus in 1886.
• The Phi Delta Theta national fraternity was established on the Southwestern campus in 1886.
• The Pi Kappa Alpha national fraternity was established on the Southwestern campus in 1919.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The following is a representative list of interest groups and organizations:

• Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity promotes volunteerism on campus and in the community.
• Baptist Student Ministries promotes fellowship among Baptist students.
• Bridge Builders promotes to improve cultural awareness and respect for diversity on the Southwestern University campus through peer diversity education.
• Canterbury of SU promotes to create a place for worship, fellowship, and service according to the Episcopal church.
• Catholic Student Association sponsors faith study and mass on campus.
• Cheerleaders support Southwestern athletic teams and encourage fan participation.
• Climbers Guild of SU fosters student interest and participation in rock climbing activities by providing programs and services that will assist interested students in developing risk taking and leadership skills.
• College Republicans is a national organization of college students interested in the active support of and campaigning for the party’s national, state, and local candidates.
• Cross Training promotes an non-denominational Christian student fellowship.
• Cycling Club furthers the sport of cycling through education and competition.
• Destination Service involves students in hands-on experiences in service to others through building and renovating projects over Spring Break.
• Ebony is designed for students interested in African-American awareness.
• Feminist Voices is an organization of students which supports the discussion of contemporary issues in an atmosphere of open communication involving all interested members of the campus community.
• Gender Awareness Center facilitates better understanding between genders while focusing on issues such as the changing dynamics of society.
• Great Films Guild sponsors avante-garde, foreign, and historically significant films for campus viewing and discussion.
• G.I.V.E. refers SU students interested in volunteering in the Georgetown community.
• The Korouva Milkbar is the student-run coffee house, which provides conversation, music, and readings.
• Latinos Unidos is an organization designed to provide an understanding of Hispanic culture and experiences and to share these experiences with the University community.
• Model United Nations Organization helps to further the understanding and interaction of students with international organizations.
• Operation Achievement is a tutor-mentor program in which SU students provide aid to Georgetown junior high school students.
• Progressive Student Alliance is an activist, issue-oriented group promoting environmentalism, peace, and human rights.
• Sexual Orientation Awareness League (SOAL) offers support and a safe environment to students who have chosen the gay/lesbian lifestyle or who are struggling with sexual choice.
• SHARP (Students Helping the Admissions Recruitment Program) is an organization sponsored by the Admissions Office.
• Sigma Phi Lambda provides a source of fellowship to Christian women who sincerely seek to know Jesus Christ through the unity of sisterhood.
• Sign of the Times increases awareness of the deaf culture and sign language education among students.
• Southwestern Lacrosse Club competes against other universities in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
• Stage Band provides experience in pop and jazz music.
• Student Association of Disc Sports fosters student interest and participation in disc sport activities.
• Student Foundation is a selected group of students who are dedicated to the advancement of Southwestern University through involvement in student recruitment, alumni activities, and public relations.
• SU Business Student Association provides exposure to the latest ideas and principles in the business community and provides members the tools, knowledge, and leadership opportunities needed to obtain and excel in their first jobs after college.
• Swingers at Southwestern provide opportunities for the campus community to experience swing, ballroom, and other happenin’ forms of social dance through lessons, dances, and outings.
• United Methodist Student Movement provides fellowship among all students.
• Women’s Fast Pitch Softball promotes physical awareness for women on the SU campus and gives an additional option to women to compete in collegiate athletics.
• Young Democrats educate the campus on important issues and encourage participation in the political process.

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

• The Megaphone is a student weekly newspaper which seeks to present announcements of coming events, report the news of happenings in the different phases of University activity, furnish students and teachers a democratic medium of expression on University problems, and provide students with an opportunity to express their writing talent.
• The Sou’wester is the Southwestern University yearbook. It is a pictorial record of the college year including extracurricular and academic pursuits.
• The Southwestern Literary Magazine provides a vehicle for the ideas, opinions, and creative efforts of the total University community.

The University provides comprehensive and meaningful opportunities for students at all levels of skill and physical ability. Sports and recreational facilities on campus include an indoor swimming pool; racquetball courts; tennis courts; outdoor volleyball court; indoor track; gymnasium floors; exercise and weight rooms; soccer, softball and lacrosse fields; a golf course; and video, games and media rooms in the student center. Students will find sports, recreation, and wellness activities available in four areas at Southwestern: intercollegiate athletics, club sports, intramurals, and wellness/leisure departments.

Southwestern University competes nationally as an intercollegiate program without athletic scholarships in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Conference affiliation is the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), which includes Centre College (Danville, Ky.), DePauw University (Greencastle, Ind.), Hendrix College (Conway, Ark.), Millsaps College (Jackson, Miss.), Oglethorpe University (Atlanta, Ga.), Rhodes College (Memphis, Tenn.), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Terre Haute, Ind.), Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas), and the University of the South (Sewanee, Tenn.). Competition includes basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis for men and women, as well as volleyball for women and baseball for men. The faculty is responsible for ensuring that athletic policy meets the academic standards of the University, especially with regard to eligibility and scheduling in conformity to the University calendar.

Sports clubs are organizations that are formed, developed and self-governed by interested students. A club sport may be competitive or recreational. Competitive club sports concentrate on extramural competition with club teams from other colleges and universities and with club teams from the area. Recreational club sports concentrate on participation on campus and may be oriented toward instruction and socialization around the activity. Club sports teams have been established in disc sports, fast pitch softball, handball, lacrosse, and rock climbing.

Intramural and Recreational Activities provide the University community with opportunities for physical, social and educational development through participation in intramural, fitness and outdoor recreational activities. Intramurals provide competition on organized teams and individual sports at various skill levels. More than 20 leagues, tournaments and special events are offered annually with opportunities to compete in men’s, women’s and coed divisions of play. The Lifeline Fitness Program motivates participants to achieve their own self-paced fitness goals. Fitness for life is emphasized in this program that rewards participants who reach their fitness goals during each semester. The Outdoor Recreation Program assists individuals to explore the outdoor recreation resources of Central Texas’ Hill Country. Students, faculty and staff may borrow camping equipment, obtain information about available resources (e.g. nearby campgrounds) and/or register for trips to participate in activities such as canoeing, backpacking, horseback riding, and sailing.

Throughout the academic year and during the summer, the Wellness and Activities Department offers "user-fee" classes that bring physical activity classes and wellness related opportunities to students, faculty, and staff. Personal trainers and massage therapists are available to be contracted for services. Exercise machines and specific strength and flexibility stations are available during building operational hours on the corners of the indoor track.

The Corbin J. Robertson Center contains spaces for drop-in recreational activities both active and sedentary. Available facilities include: weight room, indoor track with cardio-vascular exercise machines, racquetball/handball courts (3), indoor pool, and two gymnasium floors. Departments that are housed in the Robertson Center that program and offer wellness related events and activities throughout the year are: Counseling, Health Services, Intramurals, Athletics, and Wellness and Leisure. The Robertson Center is open approximately 16 hours a day on Monday through Friday and eight hours a day on Saturday and Sunday. Equipment is available free of charge to Southwestern I.D. holders.

Enrollment in Southwestern University is considered an implicit declaration of acceptance on the part of the students of University regulations as outlined in the most recent issues of the Catalog and Student Handbook. The Student Handbook is published once each year and made available to students at the time of registration or through the Dean of Students’ Office. Responsible citizenship among college students includes honesty and integrity in class work, regard for the rights of others, respect for local, state, and national laws, and for campus regulations. Specific regulations concerning the rights and responsibilities of students at Southwestern are contained in the Student Handbook, and students are expected to become thoroughly familiar with these regulations.

When students enter Southwestern University, they agree to support the academic honor system. The students established the honor system and assume responsibility for honorable conduct in all academic work including tests and examinations. Students are on their honor to do their own work and to report other students who violate this commitment.

Students write the following pledge on all examinations: "I have neither given nor received aid on this examination, nor have I seen anyone else do so."

Students who operate motor vehicles on campus are required to register their vehicles and comply with the currently approved and published traffic and parking regulations. Vehicle registration forms are available at housing sign-ups, and in the University Police Office.

Residence halls are a vital part of the total Southwestern campus community and are intended to complement the educational purposes of the University by providing an atmosphere conducive to meeting academic, social, and personal needs of students.

Students who have had less than two full semesters in college are required to live on campus. Students living in traditional residence halls are required to participate in the board plans provided by the University Food Service. Students who have completed at least two full semesters are not subject to a residential requirement; however, most sophomores, juniors and seniors choose to live on campus. Should upperclass housing not be available, the University has no obligation to provide it.

The Residence Life staff is responsible for the physical and educational program of the halls, which includes program development to enhance the growth of students, advising of students, counseling and referral, supervision of the student staff and administrative tasks.

Residence hall reservations are made by filling out a housing application. A check in the amount of $500 (partial tuition prepayment of $250 and a one-time housing deposit of $250), payable to Southwestern University, must accompany the housing application. The application and check may be sent to the Office of Admission. Upperclass students wishing to live on campus reserve a space during the annual spring room sign-up period which usually occurs in April.

The University assumes no responsibility for the loss of property belonging to students in any building owned by the University, whether the loss is the result of fire, theft, flood, or an unknown cause. Students are strongly urged to obtain personal property insurance.

Information concerning room and board rates, payment plans, and refund policies may be found in the Financial Information section.

Believing that the education of students is incomplete without an understanding of their own religious heritage and that of their neighbors, the University requires all students to meet certain curriculum requirements in the study of religion. It is also believed that students mature in their religious life only as they participate in those rites of worship and service which are a part of their faith. Students are encouraged to become involved in organizations related to their religious interests. In addition, the University Chaplain is available to offer counsel, information or referral to students seeking spiritual support and to those interested in learning more about opportunities for involvement in religious activities at Southwestern University. Voluntary mid-week chapel services are held weekly during the school year in Lois Perkins Chapel under the direction of the University Chaplain.

The Office of Religious Life sponsors Bible study, faith discussions, seminars, Interfaith Dialogue, and the annual Destination: Service alternate Spring Break.

The Office of Diversity Education coordinates and provides outreach/awareness programs which promote understanding among the campus community. It is committed to encouraging awareness and respect for diversity on the Southwestern University campus. Diversity education includes working with students of differing races, ethnicities, religions, national origins, and sexual orientations. By providing a variety of programs and workshops, the office hopes to facilitate dialogue between students from different social and cultural backgrounds. This is accomplished by providing students with a proactive educational experience which promotes open discussion of social justice issues. The Director of Diversity Education is available for discussions and presentations to student groups, as well.

Health Services provides care and education designed to help each student learn to develop responsibility for creating a healthy lifestyle. The relationship between mind-body-spirit and wellness is emphasized in a variety of campus-wide or small group programs, as well as in the student’s individual visits to Health Services. Many pamphlets, books, videos and tapes on health and wellness issues are available through Health Services as well.

The Director of Health Services is available Monday through Friday to provide initial assessment and treatment for illnesses, accidents and minor emergencies. T.B. skin tests, mono tests, strep tests, immunizations, and pregnancy tests also are available through Health Services. Counsel is given to students on appropriate medical self-care for health concerns or a referral is made to appropriate medical resources in the community if necessary.

During daily drop-in hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., students can be seen without an appointment. Physician services are limited and by appointment only at extension 1555. All services on campus are free of charge to Southwestern University students. On evenings and weekends, students are encouraged to receive medical assistance from local physicians or Georgetown Hospital.

A group hospitalization policy is made available by the University in cooperation with a national insurance company. Information may be obtained through Health Services. Each student is responsible for maintaining his or her complete health care and insurance coverage whether through family, personal means or pursuit of health insurance made available through the University. Students also are responsible for completion of the required immunizations and the Student Health Form on admission to the University.

Counseling Services provides students with free, confidential counseling regarding personal issues. Students use counseling to discuss issues such as adjustment to college, relationships, procrastination, depression, motivation, sexuality and concerns with eating or body image. In addition to providing individual counseling, Counseling Services offers group, couples, and family counseling. Students who would benefit from seeing an off-campus mental health professional are provided with referrals. Counseling Services frequently makes presentations to student groups on a wide variety of mental health issues.

The counselors hold PhDs in Counseling Psychology and are licensed psychologists.

Students are encouraged to begin visiting Career Services during their first year at SU. Students who work with Career Services all four years gain a better understanding of the career search process and are more successful at transitioning from college to the world of work or to an advanced degree program. A variety of services and resources are provided by Career Services, from one-on-one career counseling to a Resource Center housing over 350 career-related books, as well as hundreds of internship and full-time job listings.

Career Services sponsors a wide variety of programs and workshops to help students in all areas of career planning, from choosing a major to job search techniques. Programs are offered regularly on resume writing, interviewing skills, salary success strategies, proper dining etiquette, and getting the most from a job fair. Career Services provides some information in classes and to student organizations upon request. Students may meet individually with a career counselor for assistance with assessment inventories in discerning interests, values and skills as they relate to majors. Jobline, a voice mail summary of the latest internships, summer jobs and part-time jobs available, is provided on a weekly basis during the school year. Career Services also sponsors employer information sessions, hosts recruiters interviewing SU candidates, and publicizes job fairs across Texas.

The Career Services Internship Coordinator assists students interested in academic and non-academic internships. Internship Orientations are provided every semester and internship information is widely available in the Career Services Resource Center, including the Student Guide for Academic Internships. Career Services works closely with faculty to ensure students are aware of opportunities and responsibilities involved in academic internships and works with employers to enhance future internship opportunities for students.

Career Services posts a schedule of programs, job fairs, and career-related links on its web site, which is updated regularly. Also web-based and linked to their site is CareerConnections, a resource provided to help students with the job search process. CareerConnections is a state-of-the-art electronic resume referral and job listing system that connects SU candidates with national employers and employment opportunities.

The Southwestern University Police Department provides year-round, 24-hour uniformed patrol and security duty in marked vehicles on campus property and throughout campus buildings. Patrol procedures also include regular walking assignments for areas of campus not accessible to vehicles, providing on-campus escorts and extra patrol requests. They also present special crime awareness programs to the community throughout the year.

All University Police officers are licensed and certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers’ Standards and Education as meeting the training requirements of the State of Texas for peace officers. SU’s police officers are recognized as peace officers under Article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and they make arrests pursuant to the code for crimes defined in the Texas Penal Code and ordinances of the City of Georgetown. Traffic offenses and other minor incidents also may be handled through the SU Traffic and Safety Committee or the University Committee on Discipline. SU officers are armed and in uniform to be highly visible for the campus community and to act as a deterrent against crime.

The University Police Department prepares and submits offense and incident reports to the Vice President and Dean of Students and to the Associate Vice President for Residential Services. Information also is shared with other departments when applicable. Arrest and serious crime information is reported to the Department of Public Safety’s Uniform Crime Reporting service. Minor accidents are handled by University Police, and the Georgetown Police Department is called in to assist when major accidents occur. Any time criminal activity or anything suspicious is observed on campus, students are encouraged to notify University Police. The department also should be contacted in the event of the following: any accident involving vehicles, pedestrians and/or bicycles; injured persons; fire or smell of smoke; intoxicated or otherwise chemically impaired person walking or driving; or a situation in which a student has been or is being threatened.

Southwestern University sponsors a number of cultural activities and special programs to enhance the quality of life on campus, provide access by students and other members of the campus community to persons and issues which will stimulate their own reflection, and support and contribute to the academic environment of the institution. These various activities are designed to interrelate academic activity and the social and everyday life on the campus and reflect the institution’s commitment to the education and development of the whole person.

Each year a series of outstanding musicians, actors, dancers, and other artists are brought to campus through the sponsorship of the Artist Series. In recent years, such well known performers as the Manhattan String Quartet, Victoria de los Angeles, Eugene Fodor, Jose Greco, P.D.Q. Bach, and the Juilliard String Quartet have performed on the stage of Alma Thomas Theater.

In addition, a full range of artistic and cultural activities is carried out on campus through the sponsorship of the School of Fine Arts. Art exhibits are brought to the gallery of the Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center at regular intervals during the year. Various University groups, such as the Mask and Wig players, the Southwestern University Chorale, the Southwestern University Wind Ensemble, and the Southwestern University Chamber Orchestra, present plays and concerts on a regular basis.

In an effort to provide students at Southwestern University access to major issues of life and culture, the University presents a series of lectures and other academic occasions during the year.

THE JESSIE DANIEL AMES LECTURE SERIES

The Jessie Daniel Ames Lecture Series focuses on the professional and civic achievements of women. Established in 1985, the lecture series is named for Jessie Daniel Ames, a 1902 alumna of Southwestern University who championed the causes of voting rights for women, prison reform, and anti-lynching legislation. A business person and leader in the national suffragist movement, she was a founder and the first president of the Texas League of Women Voters and was one of the first women delegates to the state and national Democratic conventions.

BROWN SYMPOSIUM SERIES

Through the generosity of The Brown Foundation, Inc., of Houston, the Brown Symposium Series has been established to bring to campus persons of national and international repute in areas represented by the holders of endowed Brown professorships. Distinct from the traditional lecture series, these symposia are integrated into the regular curricular design of the University, and the members of the symposia participate in a total education experience. Symposia have been on such topics as "Cosmology: the Changing Philosophies of Science," "Benjamin Britten and the Ceremony of Innocence," "Pandora’s Box: Computers in Everyday Life," "Africa and Afro-America," "Punctuated Evolution: The Slender Thread of Life," "Discoveries of America," "Macrohistory: New Visions of the World," "Global Climates: Past, Present & Future," "Communities," "Drawing and Crossing Boundaries: The Roots of Texas Music," "The Human Genome Project: Advances, Repercussions, and Challenges," and "España y América: Cultural Encounter–Enduring Legacy."

THE LURLYN AND DURWOOD FLEMING SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE

IN RELIGION PROGRAM

Through an endowment established by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Houston, in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Durwood Fleming, the Scholar in Residence Program exists to bring to campus distinguished visitors to enrich the University’s academic program. This program is designed to emphasize close and significant interaction between students and distinguished scholars in the field of religion.

GLOBAL ISSUES FORUM

In 1979, Everett and Margueritte DuPuy established the "Global Citizens Fund" at Southwestern to promote the responsibility that global citizenship brings. The focus of the Fund has been to enhance world peace and international cooperation by supporting both on-campus and off-campus activities which lead to international understanding. The Global Issues Forum is a part of that effort.

Presented several times during the school year, each Global Issues Forum explores a global issue of significance with internationally-known guest speakers.

THE ROY & MARGARET SHILLING LECTURE SERIES

Established in 1999 by The Brown Foundation Inc. of Houston to honor the 13th president and first lady of Southwestern, the Roy & Margaret Shilling Lecture Series presents internationally prominent speakers on topics relating to ethics, public service, and public policy.

THE SLOVER-SOUTHWESTERN LECTURESHIPS

This lectureship series represents the joining of an endowment given by the German Mission Conference to Southwestern University and an endowment left by the late Reverend George S. Slover, DD. Each of these endowments was given originally to establish annual lectureships. Since 1978, they have been combined to provide one lectureship a year in the area of values and social questions.

THE A. FRANK SMITH, JR. DISTINGUISHED LECTURE PROGRAM

In 1988, the law firm of Vinson & Elkins honored its former managing partner and longtime Southwestern University trustee, A. Frank Smith, Jr., through an endowment which established this lecture program. These lectures bring to campus distinguished guest speakers in the fields of law, history, government, political science, and public service.

THE WILLSON LECTURESHIPS

The late J.M. Willson and Mrs. Willson of Floydada, Texas, alumni of Southwestern University, established in 1948 an annual lectureship to be known as the Willson Lectureship. The lectures are directed at the student body and seek significantly to relate religious questions to social life and experience.