Rochester Institute of Technology - Techmila / Ramikin Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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FUUII AIJIVIINISTPIATIUN oon Administration caters to girls who believe there is a worthy place for woman in the kitchen, and are therefore glorifying kitchen crafts into worth-while careers. Ever since the Institute opened its doors in 1885, it has offered foods training, which has varied from household arts for home-makers, and courses in home-economics teaching, to the present-day co-operative training in food administration. The girls of this department are divided be- tween two professional Fields: hospital diete- tics, and commercial management. During the three years at the Institute, the dieti- tians secure hospital internship through co- operative work, while the managers serve their co-operative apprenticeship in commercial establishments. The goal of the dietitian is to become head of a hospital dietary department, whereas the student in the commercial field looks toward management of a tea room or cafeteria, and very likely dreams of some day setting up her own establishment. In any case, Food Administration girls are optimistic about starting careers when school days are over, for they know that, whether business is good or bad, people still have to eat, and there is always opportunity for girls who are competent in professional foods work. Gnonom C. Hoica Counrelor -am. If,- I I l I .23.

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ELECTRICAL HE Hrst graduates of the Co-operative Electrical Course received their credentials in June 1915. From this time more than four hundred young men have completed the co- operative electrical program and have located employment in various branches of the elec- trical field. The high personal and scholastic standards required previous to graduation is reflected in the achievements of this group. Many now hold important places, and even the most recent graduates are located in posi- tions with great promotional possibilities. These men are known for their high ideals EARLE M' MOP-ECOCK and standards, their competence in the field is C0 'm'l0 recognized by employers throughout the state, they have given a real meaning to the Co-operative Electrical Diploma. We, of the Electrical Department Faculty, take pride in their friendship and comfort in the belief that we have contributed in some small Way to their success. That you, the graduates of 1939, will maintain the traditions of those who preceded you, that you will give your best to your employers and your communities, is not questioned by this faculty. Our interest in you will not terminate with completion of classwork at the Institute, but will continue for years yet to come. Of all the contributions which you have received and given during your stay at the Institute, may you prize most, the friendship of your teachers. o22.

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GENEI'iAL HUME ECONOMICS N IJENERAL Home Economics girls study the job of home management for the purpose of developing competency in solving the many problems of the homemaker. Money management in the home is a fas- cinating problem involving the training of the homemaker in how to plan before spend- ing, how to make wise judgments in purchas- ing for the household, and how to apply fundamental principles in the use of income Whether small or large. Budget technique and problems in personal adjustments consistent with successful living on changing income levels add to the value of this training. Skills of the home manager in household production of food and food service, of clothing for the family, and of house furnishings are developed to give personal competency and as a possible means of extending the family income through substitu- tion of home production for cost of production outside home. Conservation of the time and energy of the homemaker is studied as a means of freeing time for leisure to use in solving problems of the family groups and for raising the standards of living. To give understanding in building physical and mental health and happy human relationships, a study is made of hygiene, applied psychology, child development, and family relationships. MAY D. BENEDICT Counselor .24-