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The college is located in the eastern part of the city at 3909 South Buckner Boulevard (Loop 12) and is easily accessible from all major freeways. The college is near shopping centers, restaurants, churches, hospitals, other schools and colleges, and apartment complexes. Dallas itself has become an educational complex second to none and includes such institutions as Southern Methodist University, the University of Dallas, The University of Texas at Dallas, Southwestern Medical School of The University of Texas Health Science Center, University of North Texas, Texas A & M, Baylor University College of Dentistry, Baylor School of Nursing, as well as the Science-Technical Center of the Dallas Independent School District, Dallas Baptist University, six Dallas community colleges, Paul Quinn College and a number of colleges and universities within a fifty-mile radius of Dallas, making it a mecca for the enterprising student.
Building
The college facilities were designed and constructed to include
the utmost in comfort, beauty, and utility for both the students
and faculty. Over two-and-one-half acres of parking is
provided on campus for the convenience of the students, visitors,
and faculty. The building contains over 19,000 square feet.
It includes an administrative and faculty office area; spacious
lecture rooms, each with appropriate public address systems and
visual aids; state of the art laboratories for computer
application, restorative art, and embalming; a well equipped
library; an open-air atrium; and a large student center with a
refreshment area and adjoining kitchen.
Teaching Aids
The college is aware of the ever-changing trends of modern
education, and the most effective teaching aids are used in
instruction. Satellite receiving station and video
projection system are but a few of the visual learning tools
used. Other teaching aids include: video cassette recorders
and players; televisions and monitors; overhead, slide and
filmstrip projectors; audio players; and a computer learning
system.
Library
The J. Frank Pierce Memorial Library at Dallas Institute contains
many volumes relating to the course of study in addition to
periodicals pertaining to funeral service and numerous other
pamphlets, newspapers and magazines.
There is a well-selected list of the finest reference books, including encyclopedias and dictionaries. Books are continually being added on anatomy, chemistry, embalming, mortuary administration, psychology, microbiology, business, sociology, and all subject matter included in the college's curriculum.
In addition to availability to the students, the library is open to the public and funeral directors for reference and research on a reserve system.
Bookstore
The college bookstore is located in the north wing of the
building, convenient to the student center. Supplies and
supplemental aids are available to students who wish to obtain
these items.
Dallas
Institute of Funeral Service
3909 South Buckner Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75227
(214) 388-5466 or 800-235-5444 Fax (214) 388-0316
E-Mail difs@dallasinstitute.edu
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