Advanced clothing student Barbara Bailey pieces material together as she fits a suit in class.

Extensive self-evaluation made of existing degree programs

Degree programs in the School of Home Economics are presently undergoing an extensive study according to Dr. Mary Elizabeth Evans, new dean of the school. Dean Evans explained that graduates and former home economics students dating back to 1964 have been mailed questionnaires requesting an evaluation of courses and suggestions for improvements. In-school majors and non-majors, student teaching personnel, prospective employers and faculty members are all involved in the self-study. Anonymous written suggestions and structured interviews are being used in studying each individual course and the general curriculum.

Majors are offered in four areas: vocational home economics education, clothing and textiles, food and nutrition and general home economics, Enrollment is largest in the first area.

Changes this year include the addition of courses in family living and applied elementary nutrition. For the first time, married students will be given permission to complete home management laboratory experience in their own homes rather than be required to complete this training in the two home management houses on the campus on Chestnut and Avenue A.

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