1989-90 Bulletin of Lamar University. Vol. 38, No. 1
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·-- --------------·------- ~----............ ------·~-. ~ - - -- ·---.-.......--- --- -------~....-._- o-" ---------- LAMAR UNIVERSITY BEAUMONT 1989·90 Bulletin • Volume 38 Number 1 Thirty-eighth annual catalog issue with announcements for 1989-90. Founded in 1923, and established as a four-year coeducational state· supported college on September 1, 1951. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student, and faculty member in Lamar University. Lamar University reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change fees, calendars, curricula, graduation procedures, and any other requirement affecting students. Changes become effective when the proper authorities so determine the appli cation to both prospective students and to the students already en rolled. Lamar University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educa· tional institution and employer. Students, faculty and staff members are selected without regard to their race, color, creed, sex, or national ori gin, consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Executive Order 11246 as issued and amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries concerning application of these regulations may be referred to the Vice President for Adminis tration, Personnel and Student Services. Bulletin of Lamar University (USPS 074-420). Third class postage paid at Beaumont, Texas 77710. Published monthly except in June, July and August. 2 Lamar University LAMAR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BEAUMONT CAMPUS Lamar University 3 LEGEND TO MAP OF LAMAR UNIVERSITY • BEAU.MONT Administration (Plummer Bldg.) ...•••....... 48 Residences: Alumni House .•.•••..•..........•.•••.•.. 50 Unit I •.•..........•...............•••.•. 19 Army ROTC ......•..•..••..•......•••.•.. 64 Unit II .........•...........•.........••.. 18 Art Building ........••..•••••......•..••.. 14 Unit III .•...•..•......•.•..•.........••.. 17 Biology (Hayes Bldg.) ...•..•••............• 23 University Drive Apartments .•..........•... 75 Bookstore .•••...........................• 32 (Men's residence halls) Business (Galloway Bldg.) ..•..•••.........• 29 Combs ......•.......................... 58 Campus Planning ..•.........•••.••..••... 84 Morris .....•...••..........••.........• 59 Cardinal Park ....••..••.•............•.... 69 Plummer ...••.••..........•............ 68 Cardinal Stadium .......••................ 88 Shivers .............•................... 78 Chancellor's Home .....•...............•.. 71 Stadium Hall (football) .......••.......... 90 Chemistry Bldg...............•............ 24 (Women's residence halls) Communication Bldg. ....................• 15 Brooks •................................ 78 Computer Energy Management Facility ....... 67 Campbell ..•.........•.......•.......... 54 Continuing Education .....•.........•.•.... 87 Gentry (sorority) .................•....... 11 Custodial Services ......................... 41 Gray ...........••....................•. 53 Dental Hygiene Clinic ...........•........•. 12 Dining Hall .............................. 39 Resource Management Center ..............• 10 Dishman Art Gallery ...............•....... 13 Science Auditorium ............•.......... 25 Doornbos Park . • . • . • • . 7 Setzer Student Center ...................... 33 Early Childhood Development Center ......... 81 Shipping and Receiving ..........•......... 86 Education Bldg. ...............•.......... 65 Speech and Hearing Center .............••.. 72 Employment Office . • 9 Spindletop Museum ....................... 82 Engineering I (Lucas Bldg.) .........•....... 47 Student Services (Wimberly Bldg.) ........... 44 Engineering II ............................ 43 Supply Center ............................ 42 Engineering III (Cherry Bldg.) ............... 61 System Offices ••................•••....... 52 Faculty-Staff Dining Room ................. 40 Thchnical Arts Main Bldg. (Beeson) . • . 6 Fraternity Row ...............•........... 74 Thchnical Arts 1 . • • . • • . • 1 Geology Bldg•...•............•...........• 27 Thchnical Arts 2 . • . 2 Gladys City Boomtown ...........•.•....... 83 Thchnical Arts 3 . • • . 3 Golf Complex ....••..................•.... 79 Thchnical Arts 4 . • . 4 Gray Institute .......••..•..........••..... 77 Thchnical Arts 5 . • . 5 Gray Library .............•.•.......•..... 52 Theatre .......•................••....•••. 15 Gym Annex .................•••.......•.. 20 Thnnis Courts ............................. 37 Health Sciences (Mamie McFaddin Ward Bldg.) Thnnis Pro Shop ....................•....•• 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 1Y Thrrell "frack ......••...............•..• 35 Health Center .....•••••.........••.......• 49 University Park ........................... 76 Home Economics Bldg...•...........•...... 46 University Press •......................... 33 Housing Office ...............•............ 51 Vincent-Beck Stadium .................••.. 80 Information Center ........................ 45 Women's Gym ......•.•.......••.......... 22 J. B. Higgins Fieldhouse •.........•......... 89 KVLU Radio Station ....••..•.......•.•.... 15 Maes Bldg. • ...............••.......•...... 66 REGISTER OF OFFICES McDonald Gym ..............•........•... 34 Office Building Number Mirabeau B. Lamar Statue .................. 31 Montagne Center .......................... 87 Academic deans (by college) Music Bldg. ............................. 16 Arts and Sciences ........................ 24 Parking Office . • . 8 Business ............................... 29 Physical Plant .....•...................... 85 Education ..•........................... 65 Physics (Archer Bldg.) ..................... 28 Engineering ............................ 61 Placement Center ............•............ 29 Fine Arts and Communication ..........•.. 13 Police Department ..•...................... 41 Graduate Studies and Research ...........• 44 Pool (indoor) ........••.................... 22 Health and Behavioral Sciences .•.......... 12 Pool (outdoor) ...........•..........•.•.... 21 Thchnical Arts . • . • . • . 6 .Post Office ..•............................ 41 Academic and Student Affairs ........•...... 44 President's Home ..•....................... 73 Academic Services ....................•... 44 Print Shop .......•....................... 42 Admissions Services ....................... 44 Psychology Bldg. ...•..••...•............. 26 Chancellor & System Offices ....•........... 52 Public Affairs Bldg. ........•.......•..... 60 Computer Center .•· ................•....... 61 Quadrangle ..•..................... ·...•••. 30 Counseling and Thsting .............••...... 44 Quick Copy Center .............•.......... 42 Financial Aid ...............•............. 44 Racquetball-Handball Court ....••.•...•.... 36 Photographic Services .......•..•.......... 61 Recreational Pavilion •...........•••....... 70 President ........•.•.........•••.......... 48 Religious Centers Public Information ........................ 60 Baptist Student Center .••...•............. 57 Registration and Records ..•••....•••..•.•.. 44 Church of Christ Center .....•••.......•.. 63 Veterans Affairs ........................... 44 Episcopal Center .............•..•....... 55 Newman Catholic Center ..•....••••••..•• 62 Wesley Foundation Methodist Center .••.... 56 4 Lamar University 1989-90 Calendar Fall Semester-1989 August 20 Dormitories open at 1 p.m. Dining halls open at 4:30 p.m. 21 Registration begins 22 Registration AUGUST 24 Classes begin s M T w T F s Schedule revisions - late registration 1 2 3 4 5 25 Last day for schedule revisions and/or late 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 registration 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September SEPTEMBER 4 Labor Day - no classes s M T w T F s 1 2 11 1\velfth Class Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 4 Last day to drop or withdraw without academic OCTOBER penalty s M T w T F s Last day to petition for no grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20 Last day to apply for December graduation 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Last day to pay for diploma; cap and gown 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November NOVEMBER 14 Last day to drop or withdraw s M T w T F s 13-17 Early registration for Spring semester 1 2 3 4 22 Thanksgiving recess begins at 10 p.m. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Dining halls close at 6 p.m. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Dormitories close at 10 p.m. 26 27 28 29 30 26 Dormitories open at 1 p.m. Dining halls open at 4:30 p.m. 27 Classes resume at 8 a.m. DECEMBER s M T w T F s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 December 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 6 Finals preparation day - no classes prior to 5 p.m. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 6·13 Final examinations 31 14 Dining halls close at 10 a.m. Dormitories close at 12 noon 14 Grades for graduating students due 8:30 a.m. All grades due by 4 p.m. 16 Commencement 1989-90 Calendar 5 Spring Semester-1990 January Dormitories open at 1 p.m. Dining halls open at 4:30p.m. 8 Registration begins JANUARY 9 Registration S M T W T F S 123456 11 Classes begin 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Schedule revisions - late registration 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 Last day for schedule revisions and/or late 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 registration 28 29 30 31 26 1\velfth Class Day FEBRUARY S M T W T F S February 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 Last day to drop or withdraw without academic 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 penalty 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Last day to petition