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Humanics Lectures and Writings

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The concept of humanics refers to Springfield College’s mission of educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. For many years, distinguished faculty members at Springfield College have lectured about the humanics philosophy. The following papers, along with the distinguished Humanics Lectures, represent some of the major writings about the humanics philosophy.

Seth Arsenian was the first Distinguished Professor of Humanics at Springfield College. The purpose of his appointment was to renew consciousness of the philosophy of humanics, the long-established ethic of the institution. In 1967 Professor Arsenian addressed the faculty on the meaning of humanics. It was the first of what has become a series of efforts by various faculty to report to their peers about how they have applied this humanics philosophy.

Humanics Philosophy of Springfield College (1969) edited by Seth Arsenian.


The following essays suggest how the administration and faculty of Springfield College have worked to stay true to the institution's philosophy of humanics. Many of the Humanics lectures are listed (chronologically) below.


Links to other Springfield College Writings about Humanics

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Date	Professor of Humanics	Title
1967	Seth Arsenian	The Meaning of Humanics
1969	Seth Arsenian	Humanics and Higher Education: A Psychological Interpretation
1971	Herman H. Giles	Human Nature and Human Affairs
1972	Herman H. Giles	Humanics At Work Among Friends and Enemies
1973-1975	Charles F. Weckwerth	A Report on a Pilot Study of the Image of Humanics at Springfield College
1976	Holmes N. VanderBeck	Humanics is Like...
1977-1978	Charles Silvia	Humanics and Athletics and Other Concerns
1979	Walter H. English	Humanics and the Human Dilemma
1980	Josephine Cecco	The Humanics Philosophy: A Legacy
1981	Henry Paar	The Power of the Person
1982	Edward J. Sims	The Meaning of Humanics
1983	Edward T. Dunn	Humanics: a Message of Hope
1984-1985	Jean Ross	A Century of Humanics and Humanism at Springfield College
1985-1987	Herbert Zettl	Humanics: Education with a Moral Dimension
1987-1988	Paul U. Congdon	What It Really Is
1988-1989	James B. Robertson	"Connections"
1989-1990	Diane L. Potter	Operationalizing Our Humanics Philosophy: The Keystone a Diverse and Pluralistic Society
1990-1991	Joel Cohen	Humanics: Creed Versus Deed
1991-1992	Janice Eldridge	Toward an Authentic Community
1992 - 1993	John Cox	Values Revisited a presentation of live jazz music, slides and overhead transparencies
1993-1994	James Genasci	A Multimedia Presentation
1994-1995	Martin Dosick	Humanics: Humane Dynamics with a Future
1995-1996	Elizabeth Evans	Humanics: Zero Balancing with Donkeys and Dragons
1996-1997	Margaret Lloyd	The Extraordinary Life: Justice, Play and Creative Tension
1997-1998	Joel Dearing	Our Foundation is on Top
1998-1999	Peter Polito	Principles of Humanics
1999-2000	Barbara Jensen	Humanics in the Year 2000
2000-2001	Delight E. Champagne	2001: The Odyssey of a College on a Humanics Mission
2001-2002	Frank Torre	Humanics and the Environment
2002-2003	Bernard Graney	Annual Humanics Lecture
2003-2004	Dottie Zenaty
2004-2005	Charles Redmond	Exploring Spirit at Springfield College
2005-2006	Ronald Maggio
2006-2007	Richard Davila	The Multiculural, Multiethnic, and International Aspects of the Humanics Philosophy
2007-2008	Mimi Murray	Our Great Adventure in Education: The Whole Story
2008-2009	Albert Petitpas, Ed.D., professor of psychology	"What would happen if...?
2009-2010	Robert Accorsi, associate professor of sport management and recreation