SUNY at Cobleskill - Voice Yearbook (Cobleskill, NY)

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MR. CHARL.RS M. G ¥¥Ts¥. READ OF TRV. REVISION OF M, UC 3 .TV F Proiessor ol Favm Managcmcni H.S.. M.S.. Cornell Cmvcrslty Mr. Gailncy holds a very Important position here aV Coblcsklll. iov no lower than seven Helds ol Interest come under his guidance: Agricultural, Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Hairy Technology, Ornamental Horticulture and Poultry Husbandry. Training in eacb ol these areas must be geared to the practical world. Moreover, it must be. constantly changing as improved methods and technical advancements emerge. We’ve, proud ol the men and women who tube advantage ol this program, lor they play a most vital part in our country’s economy. MR. ELBRIDGE M. SMITH HEAD OK THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION Professor of Social Science A.B., Drew University M.A., State University College for Teachers, Albany C.A.S., Syracuse University; University of Hawaii The field of General Education is extensive in its area. It is headed by Mr. Smith, whose intelligent and broad understanding helps the student toward achieving success in the many hours not connected with earning a living. Courses in Health, Science, Communication Arts and Skills, Social Science, Music, and related subjects develop in the students an awareness of their personal, home and community life and character. Students learn to face llte responsibilities of citizenship, maturely attd honestly.

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MR. WILLIAM R. BROPHY HEAD OF THE DJVISIOK OF BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Assistant Professor of Business Technology B.S.. M.S., State University College for Teachers, Albany In two short years, Mr. Brophy has carried the Business Department into a position as one of the leading divisions on the campus. Under his leadership, a young man or woman learns how to work not only for himself, hut for others, and to lead them in the business world. Ever since the business department was inaugurated as a separate division, it has been widely accepted by the students. It offers courses in Accounting, Mathematics. Law, Detail Merchandising, and prepares us with advance training and the basic knowledge to face business operations and functions. MISS ADA V. FELCII HEAD OF THE division or home economics Professor of Home Economics and Psychology B.S., Middlebury College M.A., Columbia University Miss Felch, a recent newcomer to the “Hill,” holds two important jobs: Dean of Women and Head of the Home Economic? Division. The Food Service Administration prepare? students for jobs such as: Assistant Dietitians. Assistant Managers, and Food Supervisors. Included, is experience working in the college Cafeteria where the students plan menus, prepare meals and have an opportunity to put classroom lectures to practical use. Nursery Education provides the student: tvilli the opportunity to become Assistan Nursery Teachers. The course includes ex pcricnce in the nursery school, one of ou proudest community contributions. Iler( again, classroom lectures are reinforced 1 netuiil experience working with children ah' tile problems they create.

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SCIENCE MR. GEORGE L. BERNER ANIMAL HUSBANDRY MR. WALTER J. CLARK Assistant Professor of Science B.S., M.S., Cornell University Advisor: Cheerleaders, Class of ’59 Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry B.S., M.S., Cornell University Advisor: Livestock Club, Class of ’60 HOME ECONOMICS AGRONOMY MISS MARY COCHRAN Assistant Professor of Food Service Administration B.S., M.A., Columbia University Advisor: Food Service Club DR. NORMAN J. CURTIS Associate Professor of Agronomy B.S.A., Kansas State College M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University Advisor: Klod and Kernel (dub