Union University - Lest We Forget Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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Olt WlutA Yml Dr. Edmonson takes time to talk over a test result with senior, kristen Miller. Talk- ing over results and learning from your mistakes is part of the academic progress of a student. Small classes help in the one-on-one attention a student receives. Such is the case in most of Union ' s foreign language classes. Dr. Jayne teaches the im- portance of being bilingual and the cultures of for- eign countries.

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Even though Duane Murray is on his way to an afternoon class, be still has the ability to smile. Most Union students learn very quickly the importance of those extra hours of study in the library. The Union library is well equipped to assist them in their studies Angie Swisher poses during her art class for both the class and the photographer. I WkaA YmJ

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Teaching Not The Only Job Of Faculty Being a small college with an enrollment of under two thousand may be a disadvan- tage for some schools, but not Union. Union University has many advantages to dispell any misgivings about size. One of which is the student-faculty ratio of 15 to I. With a small number of stu- dents, teachers have more of an opportunity to give person- al attention to each student. Very often teachers encourage students to come by their of- fice if they have any problems with schoolwork or if they just want to talk. The care for a student ' s well-being is what makes the faculty at Union so special. Taking time to hear stu- dent ' s problem, helping with classes, or even eating lunch with a student. Union ' s faculty cares. This caring has resulted in many friendships forming between students and faculty. As one student put it. I don ' t look at my advisor as my advi- sor, but as someone I can talk to about anything, not just school. I look at him as a friend. With this kind of atmo- sphere. Union ' s faculty has a unique opportunity to express the Christian love and concern Union is based upon. Union is very fortunate to have a facul- ty such as this — one which is intelligent, caring, concerned, and. most importantly. Chris- tian. At Union, teachers be- lieve their jobs are to provide an environment where the proper balance of mind and soul can be attained. At Union, you gain the skills needed to compete in your ca- reer field, while absorbing a rich diversity of ideas. And at Union, you can accomplish all this with the support of its firmly-held Christian beliefs. So when you think about it. the unique atmosphere at Union between the faculty and student helps make the learn- ing process so much more re- warding and inviting and Union ' s size a plus and not a negative. Faculty member Sbjron Younger ' s door is always open for her students to talk about their homework or their weekend.