Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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Art 0 another kind BY: STEVEN B. KOUNS David Browning, a senior from Flatwoods, found a pleasant surprise awaiting him at Morehead-Sigma Tau Epsilon. As an Industrial Education major, Browning is being afforded the opportunity of hands-on experience in this academic society geared for Industrial Arts majors. Si ma Tau Epsilon provides their members with an inv uable experience - a look at real life business ad- ventures from the ground roots. They are creating de- signs and logos on items ranging from key chains to coffee mugs. These wares are t en offered to other orga- nizations on campus for purchase at an aifordable cost. Browning states that he was drawn to ledge Sigma Tau Epsilon because of their vivacity, ii tis reat, Iim getting a lar e slice of life from this group; its ike enter- ing the wor force without even graduatingV, Brownin is sure that his experiences with Sigma Tau Epsilon wi aid him in later years. uThey have shown me what to expect, nothing can equate that. . Mm w-.. ' , mhnsemuaenmi , Browing and Marty Litton, a senior from Flemingsburg, have learned a lot from working for the industrial education department. Learning drafting tools is one of the first things you master. PHOTO BY: Kevin L. Goldy Sigma Tau Epsilon gives each member a hands-on chance to enter the work force without graduating. Members of the organization create designs and logos on items such as key chains and coffee mugs. Senior, David Browing from Flatwoods, displays his pride for the organization. PHOTO BY: Kevin L. Goldy

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At the agriculture complex, all of the tack equipment receives careful atten- tion from Devinee Myer of Syracuse, New York. This equipment is vital to students in the horsemanship program. The graduates ofthis program have a very high rate ofjob placement because of the many opportunities offered in Kentucky. PHOTO BY: Tim Conn Members of the newly accredited Veterinary technology program learn through practical application. Students Linda Gooding of Flemingsburg and Lori Andres of New Mexico show off their knowledge on a somewhat reluc- tant dog. This new program will be expanded to four years in the fall of 1988. PHOTO BY: Tim Conn Many animals other than domestic ones are cared for at the MSU farm by people like Carol Winter, Jr. of Berwyn, Illinois. The 325 acre facility houses horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry. PHOTO BY: Tim Conn Agriculture 21

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Schools of Applied Science and Technology Approximately 90 students are currently en- rolled with a major in agriculture or a related field of study. Students may opt for a degree in such programs as mining technology, agricul- ture science, pre-forestry, pre-veterinary medi- cine, and farm production technology. Probably one of the greatest aspects of the department is the farm, which enables students to gain hands-on experience in their held of study, said department head Dr. Judy Willard. iiWe are also very fortunate to have the modern greenhouse facility here on campus. Willard added that the agriculture department will always have a high rate of employment, because fanning is a large part of the income of Kentucky. iiInterest is growing rapidly in the areas of fashion merchandising and interior design. We have 160 students majoring in these two areas, said Marilyn Sampley, head of the de- partment of home economics. The depart- ment consists of six major areas, clothing and textiles, gen- eral dietetics, which is approved by the American Dietetics Service, interior design, vocational home economic educa- tion, foodservice administration and fashion merchandis- ing. iiThe faculty and staff are very helpful and the classes are funf said Tammy Boyd, sophomore interior design ma- jor from Morehead. iiTeaching tomorrowis technology today, is the theme that fits the department of indus- trial education and technology. Students are offered programs at the associate and bache- lor levels ranging from woods technology to broadcast technology. This department has proven to be committed to acquiring the newest methods of its students including the installation of a CADD tComputer Assistant Draft and Designi system and a robotics emphasis within the program. Brian Dickerson, an industrial arts major, said, students benefit from the small amount of students in the classes and, iithe hands-on experience that you gain at Morehead in comparison to other universities. The Department of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences includes a bachelor of sci- ence in nursing, an associate degree in radio- logic technology and a continuing education program for practicing RNis and RT,s. Patricia Barker, a first year RT student from Olive Hill says: I was very impressed with the professionalism and care under which my instructors operate. Health care education is crucial and they do not take their responsibility lightly. School of A.S.8tT 23