Rochester Institute of Technology - Techmila / Ramikin Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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ERAL EDUCATION Q IEW 1s., 4 4 . RT, - ,, .-1, 1-4 .s ' I v aaZ? -2 - wits 1. ' f ffl ,s. . V 50,4 bu- ,..,,ggj ' ' M ix'-... In our departments we learn specihc occupational skills. In the General Education Department we expand these skills to cope with the non-technical problems which occur in every-day life. If we are to participate effectively and satisfactorily in a democratic and technological society, we must be more than mere technicians -we must develop proper attitudes, responsibilities and the capacity for intelligent and elfective thinking. lfVe become familiar with such varied and diversihed subjects as economics, psychology, effective speaking, sociology, and a host ol' other general education sub'ects, all aimed at em hasizin ' the im Jortance of social understanding and ca iabilitv ol ex aression. D l 1 l From our study emerges an awareness of the significant aspects ol' our modern society. XVe become more fully aware of the economic and social currents of our culture. XVe understand the lorces that have given rise to and directed these currents and can more fully appreciate the present rivers of thought which are carving out new channels. General education is not merely a meaningless term applied to an aggregate ol seemingly unrelated subjects -it is the tool whereby every student in the technical departments is aided and guided in developing fully the resources he has acquired in those fields.

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It has been said, No man lives unto himself alone. Every individual labors with his fellow millions in the great human community sharing in the fruits of the past- striving with them to improve the future In order to reap the greatest benefits from our labors and contribute significantly to the good of the group, each of us must realize the role we play in the vast cooperative effort that is progress. Although we have chosen specific areas of study and are eager to become proficient in these areas, we are nonetheless, part of a group society. We soon begin to realize that the world is more than a place of technicalities - it is a multitude of many things that help integrate our technical knowledge into comprehension. This will shape our future. If we are to exert our fullest influence, we must express our thoughts and opinions with vigor, clarity, and the precision that is not possible by merely possessing technical knowledge.