Students prepare for family careers H ome Economics is a profession whose basic philosophy is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. One of the objectives of Harding's Home Economics department is to prepare prnfessionals for a variety of careers specializing in the family . This year, chairman Elizabeth Wilson spent time working on B.er doctorate dissertation at Memphis State University. Wilson also performed a dietetics self-study to insure a quality program for dietetics majors. Sharen Crockett was the director of the Child Development Center and was also one of five outstanding child care providers recognized by Arkansas governor Bill Clinton. Loleta Higginbotham continued to teach fashion merchandising and consumer economics courses, and was also the supervisor of the home TUTTI FRVITI. Lynn England, associate professor of home economics, gives Wendy Blades, sophomore, a hand in preparing a fruit salad. Food preparation was just one aspect of the home economics course study. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Department ofHome Economics economics student teachers. She also sponsored the Harding chapter of AHEA, the American Home Economics Association. Terri Rine worked as the assistant director of the child development lab, and under her lead, the center extended its hours from half-day to full-time. The Home Economics department received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education this fall. Working under a literacy program, student tutors were provided for unwed, pregnant teenagers enrolled in the GED program. Registered dietitian Lisa Ritchie joined the department this year and taught food and nutrition classes. - Kelly Jaye Thomason 278 Endless Guidance Sharon Ann Crockett, M.S., C.H.E.- Associate Professor of Home Economics Lynn England, M.A. , C.H.E.-Associate Professor of Horne Economics Loleta Higginbotham, M.A.T ., C.H.E.- Assistant Professo r of Home Economics Elizabeth Wilson, M.A., C.H.E.- AS$ociate Professor of Home Economics & Chairman of the Department
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