Lamar University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 13, 1982 Page: 4 of 4
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UNIVERSITY PRESS October 13,1982*4
# Expanding college provides
• degree plans in four areas
Tech arts
By SUE WRIGHT
UP staff writer
The College of Technical Arts is the
largest in the Lamar University system,
and is the only trade and industrial college
in the state of Texas that is a part of a
university system.
Dean of the college, Dr. Kenneth E. Ship-
per, said that more than 2,000 students are
enrolled in various programs leading
either to associate of applied science
degrees or certificates of completion.
The College of Technical Arts is the only
senior college that is approved by the
Texas Education Agency, he said, and is
larger than many two-year junior colleges.
The college is housed in the Beeson
Technical Arts Building on Lamar’s main
campus, and also offers courses on both
the Port Arthur and Orange campuses.
There are four major departments in the
college.
The technical department offers
associate of applied science degrees in
drafting and industrial electricity and
electronics.
The industrial department offers
associate degrees in diesel mechanics,
machine tools, refrigeration and air condi-
tioning technology and welding, together
with a one-year certificate of completion in
appliance repair.
The related arts department offers
associate degree plans in business data
processing, industrial supervision, mid-
management and real estate.
The adult training programs lead to
associate degrees in child care, occupa-
tional safety and health, fire protection,
maintenance pipefitting and electrical
technology.
Shipper said that one of the major ad-
vantages of the tech arts college over other
two-year technical schools is that it is part
of a university system, and the students
have access to all university facilities.
“If students wish to,” he said, “they can
participate in the band, be on the football
team, or take any courses offered on main
campus.
“All free electives may be taken on main
campus, and it is also possible to apply
certain courses taken in tech arts to a four-
year degree.”
One such program is the Bachelor of
Science degree offered by the department
of industrial engineering.
The first two years of this program are
administered by the College of Technical
Arts, with the student taking academic
math and English as opposed to technical
math and basic communications.
Upon completion of the associate
degree, the student may transfer to the in-
dustrial engineering department for an ad-
ditional two years of academic studies and
industrial engineering courses especially
designed for technical majors.
Victor Zaloom, industrial engineering
department head, said that though many
students are employable with the two-year
associate degree, the four-year degree in
industrial technology prepares students to
move into managerial or supervisory posi-
tions in their technical specialty.
Another tech arts program is the Mobil-
Saudi training project which was in-
stituted in 1981 with 91 students.
The project brought Saudi Arabian
students to Lamar to be taught English as
a second language and other skills. The
Saudis’ training is furnished by the Mobil
Oil Corp.
Sherald Davis, curriculum director of
the program, says that after completion of
ESL studies on main campus, the Saudi
students take tech art classes in. 27 dif-
ferent areas to prepare them for on-the-job
training at Mobil.
The College of Technical Arts has its
own counseling center. Harry L. Williams,
vocational counselor, said that all student
records are processed through his office,
in conjunction with the office of admission
and records on main campus.
Williams said that the newly-instituted
learning and support system provides tech
art students with tutorial help by upper
level classmen in the areas of math and
basic communications. This is funded by a
grant from the Texas Education Agency.
Shipper said the limited number of jobs
available in today’s job market is reflected
in the number of people returning to school
this semester on a full-time basis.
He said this shows up in the decreased
night-class enrollment, because fewer
companies are sending employees for ad-
ditional training. The three programs that
have been most affected by this trend are
drafting, welding and machine tools.
“We try to adjust to the needs of the
community by offering full, daytime
courses in such areas as welding and data
processing whereby people may obtain a
degree prior to entering the job market,”
he said. “We also have inservice programs
so that people currently employed may ac-
quire more expertise.”
Shipper said that tech arts also offers
non-degree programs such as plant
maintenance, for persons engaged in the
maintenance and operation of area petro-
chemical plants.
The non-credit defensive driving course,
Shipper said, has helped over 15,000 people
sharpen up driving skills since its institu-
tion.
Shipper said he forsees a large growth
for the College of Technical Arts, and
hopes to acquire more of the adult market.
He would like to see the night program in-
crease, and have more adults returning to
education.
“Population studies show that in the
coming years there will be a propor-
tionately higher percentage of adults,”
Shipper said, “and we need to work on get-
ting the key to this market.
“Further, statistics show that only 20
percent of available jobs will require a
bachelor’s degree, which means that 80
percent will need technical training.”
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Overseas study program set
Dr. M. LeRoy Ellis, professor of modem
languages, announced that Lamar will
sponsor an overseas study program for the
second summer semester, 1983, at the
Universite de Strasbourg, France.
Participants will leave Houston,
Wednesday, July 6, and return Wednes-
day, Aug. 3, Ellis said.
Estimated cost of the four-week pro-
gram will be 82,600, plus a 8100 non-
refundable deposit. This will include air
and rail fares, transfers, meals at student
and tourist-class restaurants, and lodging
in student residences at the Universite de
Strasbourg. Also included is a four-day
stay in Paris.
The air-fare, which is approximately
81,300, will be due in early spring, and the
balance of the expenses will be due before
departure.
Students may earn six semester hours of
extension credit in French by enrolling in
two courses listed on page 197 of the
Lamar University Bulletin, 1982-83, and
paying the summer school tuition. Ap-
plicants may check with their advisers to
determine how this credit will be applied.
Application forms may be picked up in
38 Liberal Arts Building, or obtained by
writing Dr. M. LeRoy Ellis, Department of
English and foreign languages, P.O. Box
10023, Lamar University Station, Beau-
mont, Texas, 77710.
Applications, accompanied by a 8190
deposit, must be received by Dec. 1, Ellis
said.
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Michelle Thomas, Beaumont sophomore,Cheerleaders.
Also, Jeanne Webb, Beaumont senior, Lamar University
Hostesses; and Kathy Wyrick, Liberty junior, Lamar
Panhellenic Association.
Leedy also said a mandantory meeting for the homecom-
ing carnival participants will be Monday at 5 p.m. in 125
SSC.
All food booths must purchase a food products license. All
contests booths where a prize is given must offer the same
prize for each winner, Leedy said.
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$45 per keg
(discounts for 5 or more kegs)
Conveniently located on campus.
Price includes: tap, cups, ice,and container.
A $50 refundable deposit is required
call 838-8731
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