1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

Norman O. Olson, D.V.M. (Wash. St. U.). Emeritus.Edward C. Prigge, Ph.D. (U. Maine). Animal nutrition.Robert L Reid, Ph.D. (Aberdeen U.). Ruminant nutrition.James A. Welch, Ph.D. (U. III.). Emeritus.Dale W. Zinn, Ph.D. (U. Mo.). Director-at-Large, Northeast Agricultural ExperimentStation. Food sciences.Associate ProfessorsHarold M. Hyre, M.S. (Cornell U.). Emeritus.W. Byron Moore, M.S. (WVU). Emeritus.Phillip I. Osborne, Ph.D. (Clemson U.). Extension Specialist. Livestock marketing andproduction.Ronald A. Peterson, Ph.D. (Mich. St. U.). Nutritional-physiology-poultry.LeRoy P. Stevens, M.S. (WVU). Animal science.Roy O. Thomas, Ph.D. (Mich. St. U.). Emeritus.Wayne R. Wagner, Ph.D. (Colo. St. U.). Extension Specialist. Animal breeding andgenetics.Assistant ProfessorsHillar Klandorf II, Ph.D. (Br. Coun. Nat'l. Academic). Nutrition. Physiology.Stephen P. Lerner, Ph.D. (WVU). Reproductive physiology.J. Robert McCurley, Ph.D. (U. Tenn.). Animal breeding and genetics.Thomas P. Oscar, Ph.D. (N.C. St. U.). Physiology/Nutrition.Richard W. Russell, Ph.D. (Iowa St.). Ruminant Nutrition.Paul M. Smith, M.S. (WVU). Food sciences.Division of Family ResourcesBeverly Z. Hummel-Azzaro, Ph.D., Chairperson.Degree Program:Bachelor of Science in Family ResourcesAreas of EmphasisChild Development and Family StudiesHome Economics EducationHuman Nutrition and FoodsInterior Design and HousingTextiles, Clothing and Fashion MerchandisingHistorical BackgroundA program similar to the Division of Family Resources has been a part of Westinception and initially was called domestic arts and laterVirginia University since itshome economics. Over the years, the unit has evolved from a focus on the needs ofrural families to a program that helps to meet the demands of today's contemporarysociety.MissionThe mission of this division is to improve the quality of lifefor individuals and theirfamilies. Students prepare for professional careers in each of the five program areas:Child Development and Family Studies; Home Economics Education; Human Nutritionand Foods, including Dietetics and Restaurant/Food Service Management; InteriorDesign and Housing; and Textiles, Clothing, and Fashion Merchandising. Careersavailable to graduates are many and varied. Each program area advises students oncurrent market conditions and employment opportunities.Division of Family Resources 61