Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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social science Geography, history, political science, sociology and home economics are the major fields under the Social Science Department. Classroom work is broadened by field trips taken by students in the various courses. Political Science classes visited the local court ses- sions, and trips to Memphis and Little Rock were made by groups on frequent occasions. Each year a summer tour is conducted offering hours in Geography. The class toured the Southeastern United States and Cuba last summer, and a cruise to Europe and the British Isles is planned for this year. Host to the Conference of the Southwest Region of College International Relations Clubs last year, the department entertained students and faculty advisors from several colleges and universities in the South- western states. Dr. C. T. Miao. Chinese member of the United Nations, addressed the group. Preparation for such vocations as social work, the ministry, various governmental work, teaching and home economic fields is complete with courses de- signed to prepare the student for citizenship in the modern world. During the national election, the Pre- Law Club held a Mock Election where strong divi- sion of opinions was in evidence. Governmental pro- cedures and developments are taught in an interest- ing, comprehensive manner to enab le the student to better understand his country and to develop respon- sibility as an individual. Homer C. Huitt. B. S., A. M., Ph. D. Professor oj Social Science Mary Rogers Brown D. F. Cooper Clarissa Delano John A. Galloway L. Lloyd Haring Roy M. McClintock 24

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Exam time, term reports, course assignments for research, and browsing make the library rooms a popular place. general A silent retreat for research and study, the library is a vital element in acquiring an education in any field. Last year, for better accommodation of the student body, the reading room was painted and air-conditioned, ana partitions separated the book stacks, magazine and pe- riodical division, and the study section. Research mate- rial for all the subject fields are found in the book stacks, and many students are employed to assist those who are unfamiliar with the library system. The Ford Foundation added the Great Book Series to the refer- ence collection, and new equipment and books were pur- chased, making the library a pleasant and resourceful place in which to study. the library Dorothy M. Fenton, A. B., M. S. Professor of Library Science Mabel Krick Camilla Sharp 26