McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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cc ee Lessons in action ‘he Graduate School at McNeese offers degrees on the master’s level in 26 different fields from the colleges of Business, Education, En- gineering and Technology, Liberal Arts, and Science. The graduate program is fully accredited by the Southern As- sociation for Schools and Colleges and holds membership in the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States. The program began in the summer of 1961 with an enrollment of 154 students and two degree programs offered in ed- ucation. The school has continued to grow and now serves an average of 1,200 students per semester. Graduate assistantships are available to approximately 150 students per se- mester from all involved departments. These students serve in capacities such as teaching, researching and understudy to assigned professors. The graduate faculty at McNeese con- sists of approximately 150 members, holding degrees from numerous re- nowned universities in the United States and abroad. These members must first be approved by the graduate council and the Dean of the Graduate School before being designated graduate faculty by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. According to Dr. Judith Morgan, De- an of the Graduate School, McNeese’s graduate program must maintain the 26 fields it now offers; the programs are often reviewed by the Board of Regents and various other accredited agencies; thus, each works to strengthen its pro- gram with innovative ideas and projects. There are graduate degrees offered in the Colleges of Business, Education, En- gineering and Science and many of their individual specialty fields. GRADUATE STUDENT Beverly Macri instructs undergraduate math students as part of her grad- uate school requirements. ®) Graduate School 43

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Something extra sy nrichment and interdiscipli- ! nary studies are the goals of sel unique program that McNeese State University offers its honor students. The special university-wide Honors Seminar promotes the idea that the ‘‘well- rounded”’ student is the one who understands his field of expertise better the more that he learns about other fields of study. The program is designed for students of sophomore standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 who wish to learn and experience more than offered by their specific course of study. Dr. Robert Cooper, co-ordinator of the program, initiated the Hon- ors Seminar in 1979. In its nine years of existence, the seminar has offered various experiences to an average of 16 students each semester. Students are involved in classroom lectures, individual studies, and activites outside the classroom. Guest speakers and short trips are also incorporate in- to the program. According to Dr. Cooper, stu- dents “‘are exposed to experiences HIGH ACHIEVERS listen closely to the wisdom of Dr. Robert Hebert during an Honors Seminar ses- sion. — DR. ROBERT COOPER, co-ordinator, and Dr. Robert Hebert enjoy a quick-minute breather from the intense learning of the session. and ideas which are not part of their usual McNeese programs.” Unlike other courses, the Hon- ors Seminar has no textbooks or tests. Students are able to enroll in the class for two semesters and earn up to six hours credit because each semester offers new pro- grams and studies. Students ‘‘are exposed to experiences and ideas which are not part of their usual McNeese programs.” NIH P:

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Getting the scoop he Log and Contraband , along with Media Services, comprise the “News Bureau” of the university. Both publications are independent and pro- duced by students under the tutelage of Carolyn Moffett, head of Media Services. The Contraband, a weekly newspaper, pro- vides a public voice for students. It also serves as a link between the world of the university and the ‘‘outside world,”’ offering students a contact with local happenings and business activities. This year, Contraband published a special mini-magazine, Les Beaux Arts featuring stu- dent art, photography and writing, all chosen for its artistic merit. The Log, the annual yearbook, is a more permanent medium. It provides a historic syn- opsis of the school year. Here, students have the opportunity to become a part of the recorded history of the entire university. Pro- ducing the yearbook is a lengthy process of planning and preparation. In both cases, journalism students obtain valuable journalism experience; but that does not mean that quality may be sacrificed. According to Lauron Sonnier, Log editor: “We are only students and we are still learn- ing. But we must adhere to the same stan- dards as those for professional publications. We have an audience to serve, and that is our main concern. We try our best to represent and to recognize all of the McNeese com- munity.” PAM BREAUX (1), Contraband editor, leads a diverse staff of mem- bers including Michael McKinney (2), chief photographer; Nicolas Taranik and Fran Dickey (3), writer and assoc. editor; Gary Laney and Steve Evans (4), sports writers; Veronica Olivarez and Eric LeGros (5), advertising representative and manager; and Norman Ward (6), sec- tion head; along with Michael Alleman, Arlene Gallo, Cheryl Breaux, Jessica McCauley, Loria Broussard, Jack Roady, Shawn Martin, James Taylor, Kimberly Brougham, Melissa Matthews, George Fer- nandez, Dawn LeJeune, Riki Plaisance. 44 Contraband ®