Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Colleae of Arts and Sciences The Educated Man Emerges What is the goal of the College of Arts and Sciences? According to John Weaver, Associate Dean of the college, its goal is to produce the educated man. A liberal edu- cation entails a familiarity with works of art, literature, music, and philosophy - - works which tell us something of what it is to be an aesthetic and ethical creature. His- torical and social studies give the student a historical and cultural perspective and introductory sci- ence courses give the student some background and some appreciation of scientists ' methodologies. But in today ' s highly technologi- cal society, of what value is a liberal education? According to Irwin Berg, dean of arts and sciences, Technical knowledge is quickly outdated. An individual must be able to grasp broader concepts. A liberally educated person has a breadth and a scope that a techni- cian does not have, Berg said. Academic interests in the college have changed through the years, according to Berg. In 1956, the Sputnik was fired off by the Rus- sians. Nationwide alarm ensued; consequently, there was a huge rise in announced majors in physics and mathematics. Everyone wanted to be a space scientist. Another trend occurs every four years during an election year. The number of enter- ing students who plan to major in political science doubles, Berg said. Of course, most of these stu- dents change their minds. More than half the students enrolled in the college change their majors at least once, Berg said. Today, the School of Journalism is experienc- ing a popularity. What is the rea- son for this upsurge of future jour- nalists? Woodward and Bernstein and the Nixon scandal. Everybody wants to be an investigative reporter and expose some great injustice. The journalism school, in fact, held the largest enrollment in the college in the fall semester a total of 375 students. The school offers three areas of specialization: news editorial, advertising, and broad- casting. Although the school has undergone a somewhat negative evaluation by an accrediting com- mittee in 1977, Ronald Hicks, director of the J School, contended that the department was one of the best in the south. Our graduates have done very well, Hicks said. He added that the job outlook was very good here, although inexperi- enced journalists in some areas of the country were having difficulty findingjobs. Ellen Bogan Paula Bogan Michele Boles Bruce Boley Patrick Bolhch Claire Bellinger Susan Bondy Janice Bonvillain Julie Bordelon 20 Roux

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d Dairy Science Students Put Knowledge to Work Anyone who has sampled any Tiger-Bait ice cream, eggnog. or milk from the Dairy Science depart- ment knows that those dairy sci- ence majors learn to do some pretty useful things. Sure, they learn to milk cows. That, along with some other basics, such as showing and identifying different types of cows, is taueht in Dairv Science courses 1048 and 1049. Dairy science students also learn about milk processing and judging milk quality. If their homework is done well, they could be chosen to represent LSU on the university ' s Dairv Products Judging Team. LSD ' s Dairy Improvement Cen- ter works with various breeding techniques and artificial insemina- tion. Research of the dairy cow ' s feed requirements and digestive system is conducted in the Nutri- tion and Ruminology labs. LSU also produces its own milk, ice cream, cheese, and butter. The Dairy Science student can learn by doing since LSU owns its entire dairy plant, along with one of the best college dairy herds in the south: 350 Holsteins. Fresions. and Jerseys, which, by the way. need to be milked every day. The Dairy Science Club is responsible for selling the Tiger- Bait ice cream and the Christmas eggnog. Last year they sponsored their first annual LSU All-Ameri- can Dairy Showmanship Show. Sixty-five students trained calves from the LSU milking herd to be judged for standing, leading, and grooming. The dairy science major can earn his degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Dairy Production, or Environmen- tal Health. He is qualified to work in research labs, classrooms, dair- ies, dairy plants, and governmental agencies. Contrary to popular belief, the dairy science graduate is not limited to working down on the farm or out in the cow pas- ture. 1. Associate Professor Dndky Calley stowed Vet School faculty mimkrr Paul Ledford slides con- cerning his duckweed research project. (Zietz) 2. The LSI Dairy Farm used modem Brine cyap meat oo the 350 dairy cows. (Zietz) 3. LSU has its OWB processing equipment and sales outlet for dairy products. (Zietz) 4. Students participated in dairy processing for practical experience. ( Badeanx) Eikn Blum Rxhard Bobbin Don Bock Cvnlhu Bodin Belinda Boc MaitBoc Be ' s. Bocckman Agriculture 19

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fr The second largest department in arts and sciences, the zoology department, boasted of a fall enroll- ment of 215. In fact, since 1961. the ear that Walter Harman, chair- man of the department, first came to LSU. enrollment in the depart- ment has more than doubled. According to Harman. however. The majority of the undergradu- ates in zoology are pre-professional. that is. pre-med, pre-dent. or pre- vet. There is not much of a job mar- ket for an undergraduate degree in zoology. Harman said. The mar- ket for a graduate of Med School or the other professional schools are. of course, fantastic. How is the job outlook for politi- cal science majors? According to Cecil Crabb. chairman of the politi- cal science department, many go to graduate school or law school after graduation. According to Crabb. Vocational orientation is one of the least important reasons for studying political science. The emphasis here is on education, on learning per se. No matter what kind of job you hold, you are still a citizen. A political science educa- tion is extremely valuable as it makes one an informed, enlight- ened citizen. Governments have broadened their activities in the last 50 years and are involved in even program, into virtually every sphere of life. Just as every individual must deal with the government, so must he deal with people. According to Lau- rence Siegel. chairman of the psy- chology department, a psychology degree is a good liberal arts degree for preparation for living. Even- one has to deal with people. Siegel said. An undergraduate degree in psy- chology, however, is not a profes- Dr. John LarVJn photographed bacteria for use in his microbiolog) classes. (Badeaux) 2. Journal- ism instructor Robert Sheldon, a former National Enquirer reporter, gate students creative ideas for effectite newspaper layouts. (Meredith) 3. A in sactch and hearing correction offered through the Speech Department is one of the most excellent assurances for a good job in the college, according to Dean Berg. (Tbomassie) sional degree and a student cannot get a job as a psychologist, which demands a Ph.D. According to Sie- gel. about l 3 of the psychology graduates go on to get some addi- tional training. About 10% get a Ph.D.. a number go to law school, and a number go to medical school. The most positive employment opportunities for an arts and sci- ences student with an undergradu- ate degree exist for students in the Geology Department and the Geography and Anthropology Department, according to Dean Berg. A liberal education can afford the student valuable knowledge for a lifetime and a broader scope nec- essary for any job. according to Berg. As a matter of fact. Berg said, the president of Proctor and Gamble has a degree in English. Anna K Born Sharon B roe f Paul B- B;!i f Darlen Bo. . Su an B Slevcn Boutl Arts and Sciences 21