Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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Orientation ecome William Johnson — All (Above) Orientation leaders help calm the confusion of pre-registration. (Left) Each group leader opens with a friendly welcome. A Sneak Peek Orientation provided a chance for Mississip- pi State University to aid incoming freshmen and transfer students by helping them adjust to the university ' s surroundings. The main goal of orientation was to help relieve students anxieties and fears about the large university environment. New students were given the opportunity to establish new friendships during orientation. They also became acquainted with the campus and met with academic heads and administrators. Summer orientation consisted of five ses- sions and usually included sessions for parents. In 1983, record attendance was achieved with 1,903 freshmen and transfer students attending summer orientation. A record 842 parents attended. A selected number of students were chosen to be orientation leaders, who aided the assis- tant director in planning orientation. These new student leaders completed a training course which included a three-hour lecture course. The selected students took tests, gave presentations, and learned as much about our university as possible. Orientation — 171

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Placement Center ,. (Right) Students use the invaluable resources provided by the PCIC. (Below) Full-time faculty and interviewers from various sectors aid students in job hunting techniques. Opportunity Knocks The first step in job hunting was defining what you want to do with the degree you received from MSU. Determining what you, as a graduating stu- dent, wanted to do upon graduation with the lessening number of jobs was the number one problem facing the class of 1984. The Placement and Career Information Center (PCIC) provided students an opportunity to meet employers and allow them a chance at permanent employment. The PCIC continuously informed students, academic units, employers, and the College Placement Council of salaries offered. Students had only to fill out an application, submit a resume, and check back from time to time of employers visiting the campus and of any employment available to their liking. Permanent files on employers were kept in the PCIC library. Recruiting brochures, yearly reports, and other descriptive literature were available so that applicants could learn more about each organization. (Left) Students keep a constant eye on the PCIC bulletin board for possible job openings. 170— PCIC

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Education Dr. Richard J. Vasek Associate Dean of Instruction Dr. James E. Wall Associate Dean of Research and Curriculum Dr. W. F. Housely Head of Counselor Education Dr. N. G. Amos Head of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. L. Moody Head of Educational Leadership Dr. J. Khatena Head of Educational Psychology Dr. A.J. Moore Paula Miller [ississippi State University has had the honor of having Dr. Arnold J. Moore, a man of unlimited achievements, as the Dean of the College of Education since 1980. He has conducted research in areas such as Cur- riculum and Instruction Theory, modifica- tion of teacher behaviors, and the self- concept of ability to learn. He has held numerous elected positions, consultant posi- tions, and memberships in professional associations. These professional activities combined with his vast publications and accreditations clearly show how strong an asset Dr. Moore is to Mississippi State. Dr. Moore views his chief objective as Dean of the College of Education as ' enhancing the reputation and visibility of MSU. By holding many crucial committee seats, Dean Moore has been extremely suc- cessful at increasing visibility across the United States. The College also offers ' 1 many services to the state through t Research and Curriculum Unit and t Vocational Education and Technology Un Dean Moore predicts a serious shorta of teachers in the future. Due to low enro ment and low salaries, a definite gap will e ist between the number of teachers c manded and the number of graduat available. MSU has had, however, a mc successful placement rate. Last year alo fifty one school districts came to MSU wi employment ™ 3 opportunities. An educator is one who assists someone in acquir- ing a set of competencies which makes it possible for that person to learn. An educate; in Dr. Moon; view, is one wlj systematical assists someone acquiring a set competencies skills which mak it possible for that person to learn. Learni: is a continuous process. A successful stude must first and foremost understand ti concept. 172 — Dean of Education