Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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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.

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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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L Dr. Smiley keeps busy with plans for his college, which includes majors in business, home economics and agriculture. Dean Smiley ' s interest in young people carries over into his educational career. His college encompasses all business related ma- jors, which have traditionally been the most popular. Business, accounting and such are popu- lar disciplines and have been since the mid- 1960 ' s, the dean remarked. These majors are strong throughout the nation and are in high demand. Students are career oriented and this portion of our curriculum is highly desired. Business however is not the only major a students can find in the College of Business and Applied Sciences. Majors include agricu- luture and animal science, computer infor- mation, home economics and industrial edu- cation and technology. As dean, Dr. Smiley usually hears all the problems which arise in the college but finds dealing with faculty and students in- teresting. I find that working with the students and faculty is pleasant because we have accom- plished groups of both, he said, and are comparable to any university. Increasing financial resources is high on Dr. Smiley ' s list for Northwestern. We have the personnel, the curriculum, the structure, but we still need the resources. We need the opportunity to support our strengths. We could improve Northwestern by pro- viding a better set of foundation resources, he continued, to achieve the opportunities we are given. Dr. Smiley emphasizes that students should concentrate on the basic preparatory areas in the university core and advises stu- dents not to get uptight early about your major but take a couple of semesters to get used to college life. Explore, Dr. Smiley concluded. Be in- volved in the university more than just in the classroom. I find that working with the students and faculty is pleasant because we have accomplished groups of both and are comparable to any university. Dr. Barry Smiley, dean of the College of Business and Applied Sciences Dr. Smiley reviews the annual report for his college. Dean Barry Smile