Kirkwood Community College - Aquilus Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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' WF' O V c 1- Wt is , . .NL L 1... The person who does not see nursing as a career but likes the excitement and fast pace of the medical world with a combination of medical and secretarial skills then the Medical Secretary is the occupation. The four quarter program is based on a 30 hour class week with general courses offered the fall and winter quarter. The spring quarter starts the specialities of Medical Terminology and Body Structure and Function. RIGHT a student during her internship speaks with her employer. The General Secretary program is a three or four quarter program, depending upon the skill level when enrolling. Students receive training in shorthand, typing, office machines, and many other skill subjects. They also receive instruction in other job- related areas. The classroom resembles a modern office setting. LEFT through the business internship the student actually applies the skills learned in a actual job situa- tion. Students enrolled in the Legal Secretary program complete four quarters of training in secretarial skills and general background subjects, concentrating during the last two quarters in specialized legal secretarial subjects such as terminology, legal typing, income tax procedures, and business law. LEFT business internship during the final quarter of training provides the student with practical experience in a law office. Learning Experiences in Secretarial

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Makes Marketing Classes Unique Mike Crawford, coordinator of the marketing department. 33 r M ' 'if F' Xff J r. fl l Z at 3 sul ir Marketing executives discuss advertising approaches. A Retail Marketing Seminar was organized by Bill McCarthy, a second year marketing student, under the direction of the market- ing faculty. One of the important discussions raised at the seminar centered around the fact that radio and TV advertising does not inflate prices of articles, much less, it reduces the consumers initial cost. Principal marketing executives represented eight Cedar Rapids area merchants at this seminar.

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Shirley Bollhoefer, Coordina- tor, Office Education l The Professional Secretary Pro- gram is a two year program which permits length and depth in the study of secretarial science. Courses and on-the-job-training not only prepare the student to develop a mastery of secretarial skills, but also provide the student with a well-rounded education to function as a participating mem- ber of an executive team. BELOW An Associate Degree in Applied Science is awarded to students who suc- cessfully complete the program. The Clerical-Receptionist program is a three quarter pro- gram designed to prepare the student for job entry in a clerical position. Some skills developed include typing, communication skills, business math, filing, duplicating, and office machines. The curriculum also prepares the stu- dent in the areas of human relations, personal development, and other training needed to be a success in today's modern office. RIGHT as part of this program the students are exposed to a series of learn- ing experiences in offices of KCC. Science Enable Proficiency in Duties 35