Indiana University Kokomo - Prometheus Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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fhe Arts and Sciences division sponsored the Renaissance Fair in which this luman chess game took place. ' These students make use of the IUK courtyard to study for their Arts and Sciences classes. --Q- riff:-s Rita Martin casually poses for the Prometheus cameras while entering valuable information into the computer ter- minal.

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ART A SCIENC S AT IUK Squaring Our Intellect and Roundmg Our Person Have you ever wondered what in the world you are doing in a Political Science class when your major is chemistry. Gr, how about an English class is going to help you with your technical skills after you graduate with your degree in EET. Take heart, for all in the world of academics has a purpose. The curriculum requirements set upon you by the learned individuals of higher education are filled with the tools es- sential in making you a well-rounded person. Those courses, specifically in the Arts and Sciences curriculum, make sure you are well versed in the areas of communication and try to insure that should someone in your social cir- cle speak about politics in far off lran, you will at least be cognizant enough to realize that they are talking about a country and not a household utensil. IUK has 31 full-time faculty teaching in the Arts and Sciences Division with 26 holding Ph.D's. The division offers three broad majors-Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Biological and Physical Sciences-so that each student has a great deal of flexibility in arranging the degree program that will determine the direction of their future career. In addition, the Arts and Sciences Di- vision offers more focused disciplines in English and Information Systems. Going into depth and consistent at- tention to detail and regard for the teaching and development of the com- plete student is the reason that the Arts and Sciences Division at IUK is demonstrating that no matter what your degree program is, Life begins at 401' The Arts and Sciences Staff at IUK is the faculty unit on campus which provides the needed core courses to make us productive individuals. The faculty holds several meetings such as this one throughout the year so that they may collectively poll thoughts and ideas.

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STRESSING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE . . It's one of the best The attention of the nation has focused upon the quality of education in the United States. The IUK Division of Education, chaired by Nedra S. Kinerk, stresses educational excellence and has made a substantial contribution in preparing effective teachers who will guide the learning of children into the twenty-first century. Programs of study are the B.S. and MS. in Elementary Education with additionals in reading, Kindergarten, and lr. HighfMiddle School language arts, science, math, social studies, and foreign language. The Division sponsors many educa- tional projects such as High School Equivalency Program H985-861 which assists area migrant workers to obtain the GED. Other projects of the Divi- sion are Project Teacher, a nationally recognized professional development plan, co-sponsored with Eastern School Corporation, the fall Education Work- shops, and the North Central School Study Council. The IUK Reading Clinic and MathfScience Programs prepare teach- ers and provide individualized study in the skills, computers, and critical think- ing. These popular programs attract children from all parts of the IUK ser- vice region. The Division's commitment to excellence was rewarded by the Indiana Department of Education. The 1986 accreditation team rated the IUK Education program as None of the best in the state. The IUK Division of Education is a place where excellence, excitement, and education are believed to be synonomous. just another reason why, at IUK, Life Begins at 40. Education staff includes: tleft to rightj Norma Cowell, Dr. Chiu, Dr. Carey, Nedra Kinerk, Dr Barman Charlotte Miller and Pat Wood