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

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Earle E. Morecock Com? se lor ELECTRICAL 1 Jl he program of rhc Electrical department pro- vides cooperative training in the electrical field. The student progresses at his maximum rate toward his training objectives, and the subjects are ad- justed to meet the requirements of the cooperative job. The faculty of the Electrical department acknowl- edges with pride the friendships they have estab- lished and hope that they have contributed in some small way to vour success. To the graduates of 1940, the faculty of the Electrical department firmly believes that you will strive to maintain the high standards of those who preceded you; that you will gi ve your best to your employers and your com- munities; and that your interest in the Institute will continue for years to come. Of all the contributions which you have received and given during vour stay at the Institute, you may prize most, the friendship of vour instructors. FOOD ADMINISTRATION Ever since the founding of the Institute in 1885, training has been offered in the prepara- tion of foods, varying from the arts of home-making to the present day cooperative training in food administration. This department with its counseling service and individualized curricula offers to its students a choice in two highly professionalized fields: hospital dietetics and commercial management. The students of hospiral dietetics receive a com- prehensive course of scientific study, in addition to securing hospital internship as cooperative work; while students looking forward to the management of a commercial enterprise follow a similar scientific study and serve their cooperative apprenticeship in commercial establishments. Upon completion of rheir courses, dietitians usually secure positions with hospitals, or work on special laboratory cases; whereas the commercial management stu- dents seek positions in restaurants, cafeterias, tea rooms, or in their own establishments. Georoik C. Hoke Counselor 2.2.

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Clifford M. Ulp Counselor Tlhere is a growing realization of the applica- tions of art in almost every activity of life. In industry, in commerce, in education, and in the home, art fills an important place. In cultural de- velopment its significance is unquestioned. The purpose of rhe art school is to offer comprehensive educational experience and training enabling the art student to participate not only in the field of art hut also in the varied activities of communitv life. Although the school of applied art is one of the oldest departments of the Institute, it is well in keeping with the progressive philosophy of the school. Individualized education has always been necessary in the teaching of arc, and with the individualized program developed in the past few years, the plan of study has made the art program even more effective. APPLIED ART INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Ejvery day, chemistry is taking an increasingly important part in the life of the average person. Synthetic substances are being developed that have new and amazing properties which render them far more useful and satisfactory than the ones which have been used up to now. New fields are being opened and demand is great for trained men to take ad- vantage of ever increasing opportunities. The chemistry department is well equipped to satisfy the needs of constantly changing and ex- panding industrial requirements. The course of study is being revised and renewed continuously with the assistance of industry. In this wav it is possible for the Institute to keep ahead of the de- mands of production and to serve it in the best possible manner. The training given by the department gives the student the opportunity to fit himself for super- visory and management responsibilities which aid him in securing a desirable position. Alfred A. Johns Counselor IT

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May D Benedict Counselor GENERAL HOME ECONOMICS JL ii e General Home Economics Course was estab- lished for the purpose of developing competency in the job of home management. This course offers formal training to those young ladies interested in the problems of home planning and administering the day to day needs of the home Budget technique and problems in personal adjustments consistent with successful living on changing income levels are an important study in this course. Skills in household production of food and food service, ot clothing, and home furnishing are developed to give a personal competency as a possible means of extending the family income through substitution of home production for cost of production outside the home, To give understanding in building physical and mental health and happy human relationships, a study is made of hygiene, psychology, and family relationships. MECHANICAL AND CONSTRUCTION D uring the past three vears, the addition of much new equipment of the most modern type and design has enabled the Mechanical and Construction department to greatly extend its usefulness. The faculty is constantly at work on the revision of text material in order to keep abreast of new developments in the mechanical industries. Graduates from the Construction Course are already making their way in the construction field in a very creditable manner although the first of them left the Institute less than eight years ago. To the energetic and progressive graduates, the training received in this course seems to offer ex- cellent possibilities. It is the wish and hope of the members of the Mechanical and Construction department that each graduate will continue to study and progress in his chosen occupation. Herman Martin Counselor