Odessa College - Branding Iron Yearbook (Odessa, TX)

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Journalism. Mid-Management Provide Services The many forms of written communication serve the worldg these same communication forms are an important facility oil' OC. Led by Mike Ryan, the iournalism students corn- prising the publications lab are responsible for such OC .publications as The Roundup, the student news- paper, and The Branding Iron, the school yearbook. There areg also, regular journalism courses. ln addition to supervising the Journalism Depart- ment, Mr. Ryan also serves -as director of Public Rela- tions, All news releases from Odessa College come out of this department. It is the responsibility of this ofiice to keep Odessa and the Permian Basin informed of happenings at UC. Mid-Management is an Associate in Arts Degree. The purpose of this two-year program of studies is the preparation of the student for full-time employment in the field of business. Director of the Mid-Management Department is Sidney Streicher, a recent graduate of Michigan State University. gban. . In addition to teaching journalism and advising student publications, Mike Ryan also handles the full-time job in itself of Public- Relations Director Mike Ryan W ll, l Sidney Streicher

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Psychology Is Valuable To Students. Educators Education and psychology are related topics in that the suc- cessful instructor should liave some understanding of his students' psychological make-up. Most important to aspiring educators are the Child Psychology and Educational Psychology courses. OC provides both as part of a complete two-year education course. Anyone planning a career in elementary or secondary educa- tion must complete a number of education courses before receiving his teacher's certificate. The psychology curriculum includes courses in Personal Ap- plications of Psychology and Child Psychology, and also an Intro- duction to Psychology course. The role of the psychologist in modern society is ever-increas- ing. Many careers are open in this field, from clinical to industrial psychology. Even to those not choosing a career in psychology, it is important and of use in everyday life and people-to-people relationships. It is of value to anyone comprehending what is presented in the course. Instructing these courses are Clara Willis, Aubrey House, and head of the department Cullen Cranfill. v Clara Willis l56 X--. ,- -1 -rf.: .,.1'w,i xl gn l 4. K. . - l I , . 1 l l l. Y , A Cullen Craniill Aubrey House

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Literature Interpretation Set as Goal in Classes f ,l . V nm , w, 1 , nw, 4, 1 wr Bessie Standley Joseph DePasqua1 The study of English is central to North Amer- ican education. OC provides courses in the study of literature, as well as thorough instruction in self- expression. The student's ability to communicate clearly is vital to his progress both within college and in the outside worldf, Accurate interpretation of litera- ture and the abilities to write, speak and listen grow increasingly more important, as ideas to be corn- municated and understood grow more complex. The English major is in demand for many types of creative positions. He may follow any one of a great many careers, including education. OC English classes are small, which allows more time for personalized instruction. The instruction offered is outstanding. The first two years of aca- demic requirements are offered at OC and are trans- ferable to the college of one's choice. Head of the English Department is Rudolph Brewster. Backing him is a faculty of eleven, which makes the English department one of the largest on campus. The teachers who instruct English are Lois Ball, Joe Buice, Richmond Campbell, Joseph De Pasqual, Marjorie Morris, Mary L. Roach, Martha Sedate, Bessie Standley, Imogene Vaught, Carrie Sue Woods, and Blanche Yarbrough.