Q: What program garnered national attention for Bethany during the 1959-60 academic year?
A: The "Education for Responsible Citizenship" program, which began during the spring semester in 1960, garnered nationwide attention as the "the first down-to-earth, precinct level course in practical politics ever offered by an American college." President Gresham developed the program to give emphasis to both theoretical political science and practical politics. Dr. Gresham appointed C. William O'Neill, former governor of Ohio, as professor of Public Affairs. Gov. O'Neill gave a series of 16 lectures to the entire student body.
