University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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The University of Tennessee’s College of Home Economics has the maximum to offer. It is the only college of home economics in Tennessee and is one of the outstanding colleges in the nation. The total home economics program of The University of Tennessee includes not only resident teaching through the College, but also research through the Experiment Station, and Extension Services through the Home Demonstration and 4-H Club programs. Within this college, students may specialize in child development and family relations, foods and institu- tion management, home management, home economics education, home demonstration methods, nutrition, re- lated arts and crafts, or textiles and clothing. Courses during the first two years are designed to promote the students’ general education as individuals, citizens, and future homemakers. The junior and senior years are designed for professional education, offering specialization in the various areas of home economics. The major goal of the college is the achievement of better everyday living in better homes. This includes both the science and the art of better living through food that is both satisfying and nutritionally adequate; clothing that is artistic and economical; homes that are convenient, comfortable, and beautiful; individuals who are well-adjusted, cooperative members of the family: parents who understand the care and training of chil- dren and the achieving of happy family relations. LURA ODI.AND Dean of Home Economics COLLEGE OF HOME ECONOMICS HOME ECONOMICS BUILDING 3°