History and Social Sciences
Professors Ashmore, Bagwell, Carter, K., Lewis, Owen-Smith, and Shapiro; Associate Professors DeNicola, Leinweber, Ninkovic, Shannon, and Yang; Assistant Professors Beaudette, Goss, Ham, McGee, Olson, and Romano; and Senior Lecturers Riner and Vigilante
The need for students to acquire knowledge of the enduring values of Western civilization and of concepts that underlie these values imbues the purpose of the History and Social Sciences Division. This purpose presumes that responsible members of society can develop only from persons who understand their roots and whose convictions are the result of critical thought rather than simple acculturation. This is the foundation for the disciplines of the division, which also provide the academic basis for a variety of professional and vocational options.