IN THE PAST 15 YEARS, students applying to
DR. PAUL SMALL, Division Chair of Science and Mathematics
doctoral programs in veterinary medicine,
As Dr. Paul Small was finishing his Ph.D.,
occupational thera-
he only applied to the small liberal arts
py, chiropractic, and pharmacy have been accepted at the rate of ONE HUNDRED PERCENT.
colleges whose missions emphasized strong moral character and where he could partake in his students’ education and development at a personal level. Eureka College was a perfect fit. Since joining EC in 1987, he has held a tenured position as a Professor of Biology, served as Division Chair of Science and Mathematics, and was the 1999 recipient of the Helen Cleaver Distinguished Teaching Award. Paul’s focus on student outcomes is consistant throughout the division, whose faculty have earned the past three Helen Cleaver awards. Paul’s unique leadership and tireless devotion to the development of Sanders Hall are further testaments to his commitment to students’ futures.
“THIS EXCITING PROJECT OF THE SANDERS HALL ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS OF VENNUM-BINKLEY HALL EMPHASIZES HOW MANY MORE STUDENTS OF EUREKA COLLEGE WILL BE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITIES TO FORGE THEIR POWERS OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY. IT WILL SERVE TO BENEFIT NOT ONLY THE SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION, BUT UPLIFTS ALL OF EUREKA COLLEGE. OUR STUDENTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN LEADERS IN SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT. NOW THEY WILL HAVE IMPROVED FACILITIES WHICH MATCH OUR COMMITMENT TO THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.”
— Dr. Small