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In 1933, Alden Krider joined the architecture faculty and began developing the architectural history courses of which he eventually became a master teacher. Working with minimal funding and often using photographic equipment which he designed, developed and constructed, he began to amass a visual aids slide and film library which has since grown into one of the foremost collections of its type in the Midwest. As he photographed and traveled through most of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Central and South America, the College slide library grew. Through his eyes and camera, thousands of students have gotten their first and perhaps only glimpse of the wonders of the world of the build environment.

Always the creator and teacher, Alden founded classes in mosaics which resulted in the many murals to be found on the KSU campus and elsewhere. His ceaseless energy and creative talents have resulted in numerous campus sculptures, the library fountain, and the creation of summer institute offerings. With the formation of the College of Architecture and Design in 1964, Alden was named the first Director of Basic Studies, the forerunner of the present core program in the College.

As an outstanding alumnus and faculty member until his retirement in 1977, Professor Krider's contributions have impacted the lives and guided the professional activities of thousands of students who recall his journeys in the classes which they took from him.