University of Cincinnati - Cincinnatian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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College of Applied The College of Applied Science offered programs in the engineering technologies and related areas which prepared individuals to become engineering technicians, engineering technologists and construction managers. Engineering technicians were graduates of two year programs and hold associate degrees. Their interest was directed more toward practical than theoretical applications of engineering. Engineering technologists and construction managers were graduates of baccaEaureate degree programs in technology. Their education was theoretical but emphasized the Hhands-on't aspects of the technology. During the 198132 school year, the College of Applied Science expanded the use of microcomputers in most of its departmentst The Chemical Technology Department added microcomputer based program- ming. computer-assisted instruction, laboratory date reduction, and instrumentation interfacing to the curriculum, These changes reflected the effects of the computer revolution in industrial laboratories where computer applications were often extensions of the hands and minds of laboratory technicians. The Mechanical Engineering Technology Department was using the micro-bot robot in a new course devoted to hands-on robot programming, Students use a microcomputer interfaced with a robot which performs routine picking and placing tasks. .3 John C Spillet working in hlS office of the Dean of OMI College of Applied sctence. Dean John Spille and student. Rhonda Kim- ble usmg a mucm-compuler m chemistry iab OCAS student reads through her lab book before starting an expenmenl ThlS micro-bol Robot belongs to the Mechanical Engmeermg Technology Department Matthew Dixon. Electrical Engmeering Technology student. expenments In the computer lab 26 Administration Science

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,5 School of Social Work In 1982 the School of Social Work was established as an independent unit within the university. It has originally been a school in the now dissolved College of Community Servicest The SchoolsT graduate and undergraduate programs have been fully accredited by the Council on Socml Work Education. Accreditation enabled graduates to be eligible for membership in professional organizations and for undergraduates to gain advanced standing upon entry into a graduate level program. The undergraduate program was designed to prepare students for positions as social work practitioners involving direct contact with clients. Students entered the program at a junior year level after completing two years of Liberal Arts training The two years of study under the School of Social Work involved classroom exercises as well as field experience from a variety of agencies in the Cincinnati area. The undergraduate level focused on a generalist preparation while graduate level students specialized in particular areas of interest. In order for the graduates to provide a range of services to a diverse population, the school promoted an understanding of the ethical requirements of social work, and an appreciation of the differences in social systems. a Dr. Sheldon Siegel is director at the new college Working with children is a portion of social work training Students are trained to deal with the diversi- ty of individuals within society. Field study at local hospitals lets students become familiar with working with patients. Care for the elderly has become a strong social concern for which students prepare. Academics 25

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Clermont General and -K Technical College Founded in September,1972, Clermont College received full accreditation by the North Central Association 01 Colleges and Secondary Schools, After years of vigorous support and interest, the people of Clermont County saw a dream become a reality. Clermont College is a new residential. two-year associate degree granting college of the University. To match the growing student body. which numbered over 1300 in the autumn of 1981, the college has continued to expand its program. In 1972, the initial year of operation, the college offered nine career-oriented and six transfer oriented programs. During the 8182 academic year, the curriculum expanded to a total of twenty-five associate degree programs. Of this number, eighteen were technical, careetroriented and seven were transfer-oriented. One of the College's major functions included providing a variety of continuing education experiences on a part-time basis. At Clermont much importance was placed on instruction that would be immediateiy useful and that would encourage students to become thinking citizens. .3 The Clermont College. located in Batavia. serves the eastern communities at the CinA cinnali area, Robert Flinchbaugh serves as Dean of the college. Continuing education classes are a magor function of the college. Students recewe handsron training with com- puter printout equipment. The Clermont College library pmvides areas for display as well as for research and study. Academic 27