Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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Dedicated to the memory of Ellen Dozier Brewer, for forty-three years head of the Department of Home Economics. Although she was recognized in the state and beyond as a leader in her profession, her deepest loyalty and love centered in Meredith and Meredith students. With wisdom, gentleness and strength, ail seasoned with a delightful sense of humor, she was the embodiment of the highest ideals of our College. OAK LEAVES 1980—15

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14 — OAK LEAVES 1980

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ACADEMICS Academic life at Meredith is very important to each student. A great em- phasis is placed upon maintaining the high academic standards that have been in existence since Meredith ' s beginning. When she enters Meredith, a student will find that the faculty members are w illing to help her in any way possible. Whether to help her choose a major, provide a shoulder for her to cry on during an attack of homesickness, or to help her with her studies, Meredith professors are always there when they are needed. Students have an opportunity to be- come acquainted with each faculty member at the President ' s reception during orientation week. Students en- tering Meredith for the first time are in- vited to the President ' s home to talk with the faculty. Meredith offers a wide vareity of fields from which to choose a major. A Meredith graduate can have almost any kind of career imaginable. Through the many options students have for com- bining fields for majors and minors, she can create many different kinds of job opportunities for herself. The Aca- demic Dean and all faculty advisors are available to assist students in planning their academic program.