Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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Agriculture and Hon m Dr. W. R. Fox Head of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Dr. V. G. Hurt Head of Agricultural Economics Dr. W.J. Drapala Head of Agricultural and Experimental Statistics Dr. J. S. Lee Head of Agricultural and Extension Education Dr. R. G. Creech Head of Agronomy 158 — Dean of Agri. and Home Econ. Once an MSU student himself, Dr. Charles E. Lindley has held the position of Dean of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics since 1969. Dr. Lindley first came to State in a faculty position in 1952 as Professor andl Acting Head of the Animal Science Department. He has among his credits a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Science and holds membership in several Agriculture related honoraries. The College of , mmm Agriculture and Home Economics has a current enrollment of approximately 1320 students. With such an enrollment in thir- teen departments, Dean Lindley sees his chief role as that of a facilitator. Creating an environment of good teaching and advising is of utmost importance. A marked progress has been exhibited by the College of Agriculture and Home Economics. Unlike most other land-grant in- stitutions, MSU has an excellent Landscape Architecture curriculum; our Landscape Creating an environ- ment of good learning and advising is of the ut- most importance. Contracting program being the firs established within the country. A mor highly trained faculty is apparent with mor than 90 percent holding Ph.D. ' s. Better an increased facilities such as Dorman Hall, th Seed Technology Labs, and the Forest Pre duct Laboratory have also played a large rol in earning this College national acclaim. With such progress occurring within th: College it is no wonder that enrollment is Oi the upswing. Recruilj ment and placemen i of Agriculture anj Home Economiij students is very sue! cessful with helj coming from hot student and facultj contacts, the Piatt; ment Center and thi Dean ' s office. Dr. Lindley feels the College c Agriculture and Home Economics is peopl oriented. He sees an atmosphere amon students, faculty and administration wher communication exists freely. Afterall, con: ments Dean Lindley, The name of the gam is people. '

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School of Accountancy Meets Needs of Students The School ot Accountancy, founded in 1979, has established itself as a people oriented school. Through the school ' s Director, Dr. Louis E. Dawkins, tremendous assistance has been ottered to students through student organizations and individual faculty contacts. Within the School ot Accountancy, three major organizations exist. The SAC officers serve as a major link between students and faculty and administration relaying ideas in both directions. The professional accounting fraternity on State ' s campus is Beta Alpha Psi. Seniors in Accounting with outstanding academic records are eligible for membership. The third organization is in its first year of ex- istence. The newly established SAC Leadership team consists of thirty-three students who assist SAC officers, work with new students, and pro- vide input regarding the activities and practices of the School. The administration and faculty ot the SAC take an active part in the placement of Accoun- ting majors. Through the vital aid of the Place- ment Center a high percentage ot the SAC ma- jors obtain jobs in government, industry, and public accounting. With such emphasis on strong faculty stu- dent relations, a certain loyalty is evident within the SAC. Although still a young school, a strong foundation has been set and expecta- tions tor the School are high. There is a basic need in any area for a knowledge of accoun- ting to help you through every- day life. The program at State fills that need and more. I have gained an increased understan- ding of how and why some business decisions are made, from an accounting standpoint, which helps me in my major. Andy Hawkins Management Although my major isn ' t ac- counting, I feel the department has provided me with the basic principles needed to fully understand accounting. Kris Katz Marketing Even though I ' m not an accoun- ting major, I ' ve learned a basic business concept from the ac- counting courses I ' ve taken. Mary Mauldin Banking Finance The courses that I ' ve taken from the SAC will help me when I ' m working in the business world. Even in general everyday life accounting helps. Patrick Brabston Construction Eng. Tech. By working with the SAC Leadership team, I feel I ' ll gain the opportunity to meet with and help the faculty and accounting majors. Byron Trahan SAC Leadership Team Accoun ting I feel that the School of Ac- countancy, through its specialization and job-oriented curriculum, has provided me with an unmatchable academic background. I ' m encouraged by the assistance the SAC offers in placement after graduation. Deanie Ballard Accounting Accountancy — 157

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conomics Tree Knowledge Wood has served Mississippians as fuel, uilding material, and industrial raw material r over 150 years. The early industrial evelopment of this state was founded in rge part on lumber stores. Today, lississippi ' s forests and associated industrial evelopments are a far more valuable ronomic asset than the forests they replac- i. The timberlands of Mississippi are own- i by more than 120,000 landowners and 3ver approximately 55 percent of the land ea. With the extreme importance of wood in ur everyday life evident, the 1964 Mississip- i Legislature created the Forest Products aboratory at Mississippi State University. he Lab was to minister to the technical needs ot forest-based industries and users of wood products in the state. Today the Forest Products Laboratory remains consis- tent with its original goal. In 1966, construction of two office- laboratory buildings were completed. However, three additional buildings, pur- chase of extensive equipment, and employ- ment of a staff of scientists who are specialists in various fields that impinge on wood science and wood technology have in- creased the research capability of the Forest Products Lab. Most of the professional staff of the Mississippi Forest Products Laboratory hold academic rank within the University. Dr. B. Baker, Jr. Head of Animal Science Dr. R. P. Wilson Head of Biochemistry Dr. H.J. Bearden Head of Dairy Science Dr. T.J. Helms Head of Entomology Dr. J. K. Snyder Head of Home Economics Dr. C. C. Singletary Head of Horticulture Forest Products Lab — 159