Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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Agriculture Hom Professor C. E. Parks Head of Landscape Architecture Dr. W. Porter Head of Plant Pathology and Weed Science Professor J. E. Hill Head of Poultry Science Classroom in the Field The Mississippi Cooperative Service, a result of the Smith-Lever Act passed by Congress in 1914, has provided a major boost to MSU ' s Land-Grant College System. By extending the majority of services rendered by the university, the Extension Service has helped to make more complete the program of instruction, research, and service. Described as Mississippi State University ' s classroom in the field, the Extension is an agency given the responsibility of relaying useful, researched information to people all across the state. The Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service (MCES) is an educational ser- vice with offices in all 82 counties. Educational programs in the areas of agricultural production and marketing, home economics, natural resources and environmental improvement, rural development, and 4-H youth development are prov ided to meet both state and local needs. Serving as a local educational branch of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Extension operates in accordance with an understanding signed by both the Secretary of Agriculture and the President of Mississippi State University. Economic pressures have imposed some im- itations on the Extension ' s ability to provide MCES — all (Above) In cooperation with MAFES. MCES conducted a field day to inform farmers of new research and produc- tion techniques. (Right) A special tour of farms in Mississippi helped farmers see the results of approved production practices. service. However, MCES realizes that it J hard economic times that services becomej important to people. An extra effort has ji put forth to serve Mississippians and no projects have been cut. The Extension Service ' s main goal a; time is the completion of III x ' 83, a pre] designed to bring farm production up j billion by 1983. Farm production last yeaj $2.9 billion, up from $2.85 billion in 1981. j this goal may not be reached this year d severe drought resulting in low yields, net income is expected to be up. (Right) MCES plans tours of farms to show farn results of production techniques. 160— MCES

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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

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iconomics Sympathetic Ears Students have the ability to control their own destinies. ' ' This idea, as stated by Dr. Fager, was stressed by the counselors and staff of the Counseling Center. Through the elimina- tion of psychological and emotional stress, the counselors worked with each of their clients to instill better relations with the future. Several services are at hand to help accomplish this objective. Personal, Educational, and Career counseling are offered to help students cope with Social, Academic, and Professional concerns. Workshops and pamphlets, as well as individual sessions are options open to students for help in these areas. The Counseling Center extends its services even further as it acts as a National Testing Center. The tests, ranging from College En- trance exams to Graduate exams, are given in addition to vocational interest, aptitude, and other tests used in connection with educational and career counseling. With determined minds and sincere hearts, the staff of the Counseling Center was always there to calm the anxieties, whether it be from tests or personal problems, and in general, make life a little more bearable. Susan Woo (Above) Listening to a client ' s concerns, Ms. V. Collins utilizes the most important tool of her job, a sympathetic ear. (Left) Making a }:00 appointment, Mrs. S. Stephens asks the client if he is a student and if he has a preference as to which counselor he will see. Susan Woo Counseling Centet — 161