Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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classroom as much as inside. Dr. Barry Smiley, dean of the College of Business and Ap- plied Sciences, says that stu- dents should explore and con- centrate on the basic preparato- ry areas in the university core. Studying, writing papers, go- ing to class, working in the li- brary and reading chapters are all part of the academic life. Making education more well- rounded with diverse class of- ferings and many different col- leges and majors to choose from is what Northwestern is striv- ing to bring its students. Academics is not just the re- sult of years of college study, but rather the means and op- portunities by which students are educated. Students make good use of the library in preparing for classes, researching for presentations or writing papers. Jean Maricelli and Dr. Barry Smiley go over paperwork and make plans for the College of Business and Applied Sciences. Many students do last minute cramming in the hallways, like Lynn Kstes, checking over a map for geography. Craig Scott, editor Academics

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Professor Frank Presson takes time to answer a question after class from student Hahatunde Obayan. Academics at Northwestern is more than just studying a particular subject; teachers and students are striving for a more Academic life at many col- leges and universities around the country is an often ignored and unemphasized area. Never- theless, academics remains the backbone of our institutions and should be the main reason students choose a university. At Northwestern, academics has played an important role in the lives of students who spend much time devoted to their education. Dr. Ed Graham, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, says that students should take a breadth of courses. Core cur- riculum and more personal, in- depth student advising are em- ployed to try to give students a more well-rounded education. We may never be a large in- stitution, Graham said, but we can certainly be an out- standing small institution. Academics is highly empha- sized by Dr. Mildred Bailey, dean of the Graduate School. She says, Give the proper amount of time, effort and seri- ousness to your studies ... it pays off! Northwestern ' s student population is excellent, ac- cording to Dr. Bennie Barron, dean of the College of Basic Studies. Barron emphasizes that students should be sure they have a solid educational foundation to build on, spend time studying and be willing to work ... We have redesigned and made strong points to insure that our students leave North- western as well-educated per- sons, states Dr. Frederick Gies, dean of the College of Educa- tion and Behavioral Sciences. Our program is a very good step in this education, said Gies. The area of nursing was at one time not a commonly ac- cepted college subject, acording to Dr. Peggy Ledbetter, dean of the College of Nursing. But nursing at Northwestern has long been an asset to the aca- demic focus of the university. NSU has a strong tradition of national visibility in nursing which is pretty exciting, Dr. Ledbetter says. Often the academic side of college life is outside of the (leaning lab equipment, Paul liergcron spends much time with experiments in the microbiology lab. Only the name ' s the same

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Programs in the College of Business and Applied Sciences are In High Demand Dr. Barry Smiley can be found most days in his office in the home economics building, carrying out his duties as dean of the College of Business and Applied Sciences. Or he can be found playing golf, coaching little league, or on the soccer field. I have a great interest in soccer, Dr. Smi- ley said, because it is an excellent sport for youth. Having played soccer for Duke University in North Carolina, Dr. Smiley now coaches soccer for young boys and girls in Natchi- toches. The high physical activity of soccer makes it an excellent form of youth activity, he continued. Dr. Smiley shares his expertise in soccer with Craig Orze. Jean Maricelli helps Dr. Smiley keep things orderly in the College of Business and Applied Sciences.