To: Members of the Faculty From: J. W. Maucker, President Date: September 6, 1966
Dr. Alfred C. Moon, Professor of Teaching at the State College of Iowa, passed away Friday morning, September 2, following a month's illness. He was born on February 15, 1917, at Maysville, Missouri, and received the B. S., M. S., and. Ed. D. degrees from the University of Missouri. After having taught in the public schools of Missouri and at the University of Missouri, Dr. Moon joined the Department of Teaching staff at the State College of Iowa in 1948 as Chairman of the Music Department of the Price Laboratory School. In 1963 he became Coordinator of Student Field Experiences. During the last thirteen years, Dr. Moon provided vigorous leadership as executive secretary of the National Association for Student Teaching; his influence was felt throughout the United States and beyond. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at the Nelson Funeral Home in Cedar Falls.
SENATE MINUTES January 16, 1967 874
The Faculty Senate met in Seerley 102, 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 1967, Keefe presiding. 1. Howard VanderBeek read the following memorial statement: On Friday morning, September 2, 1966, Dr. Alfred C. Moon, Professor of Teaching at the State College of Iowa, passed away following a month's illness. Born February 15, 1917, at Maysville, Missouri, he was educated in the Missouri schools, earning the B.S., M.S., and Ed.D. degrees from the University of Missouri, After having taught in the public schools of his native state, and at the University of Missouri, Al joined the staff of the Department of Teaching in 1948 as Chairman of the Music Department of the Malcolm Price Laboratory School. In 1963, he was appointed Coordinator of Student Field Experiences in the same department. In addition to his other duties during the last thirteen years, Al served as Executive Secretary of the National Association for Student Teaching, a position of leadership through which his keen insights and vital concerns affected improved teacher education not only in American colleges and universities but also in institutions beyond the boundaries of the United States. Until assuming the position of Coordinator of Student Field Experiences in 1963, Al worked regularly with boys and girls in music classes. He valued this role and was always proud of the fact that he continued to have such contact with youth. His philosophy of music education was well-developed and represented the thinking at the frontier of the field. His is the direction that music education is now taking nationally. Al was an inspiration to his colleagues. In his administrative responsibilities, he encouraged individual faculty development. His keen perception of the learning process and astute evaluative abilities were especially helpful to both colleagues and students. In addition, he was a master at knowing how and when to pursue a cause and argue the rationale for accepting it. Al was a tireless worker whose devotion to his responsibilities and loyalty to his colleagues knew no bounds. His exuberance and infectious enthusiasm, so evident in all that he undertook, was a continuing source of power and inspiration to those fortunate enough to work with him, Friends and associates will be reminded constantly of their pleasant association with him and of the legacy he left to us. The three who have composed this humble tribute trust that a copy will be placed in the minutes of the Senate and that copies will be sent to members of the family as a partial expression of the faculty's esteem for one who worked among us. Wayne Aurand Randall Bebb Howard Vander Beek Hake moved that the statement be made a part of the permanent records of the Faculty and that copies be sent to the members of the family, Holmes seconded. Motion carried.