Students in Economics 232 discuss the basic concepts of economics.

Separation approved by coordinating board

Through the Coordinating Board's approval the Economics Department separated from sociology to become a department within itself. Although the department os presentely located in the Business Administration Building, a move is planned to the new General Classroom Building upon its completion.

A request for a Manpower and Industrial Institute in economics was submitted to the Coordinating Board this spring. Dr. Frank Rachel is in charge of research in the manpower field.

A center for economic education was established in June. The center, sponsored by the Texas Council for Economic Education, received a $1,000 grant from the Texas AFL-CIO. Dr. William A. Luker, head of the center, said that the program was designed to get economics education into public schools throughout Texas and surrounding areas.

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