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Show T H E Volume VIII - Number 2 DIXIE COLLEGE - ST. GEORGE, September 27, 1973 UTAH Commissioner Durham Visits Campus Visits Faculty and Staff Utah's Commissioner for G. Homer Education, Durham, met with Dixie College faculty and staff members Wednesday to discuss institutional issues. and system-widDurham reCommissioner marked that this was the first time in four years he had been invited to speak to the faculty of Utah's colleges or universities. Dr. Durham launched into a breakdown of Dixie College's share of total higher education appropriations. He reported that Higher e Bui Dixie is now receiving a higher share of state funds earmarked for higher education that it was five years ago. He broke down 1,1 the percentages saying that Dixie now is receiving 2.21 percent of 'o0 the budget compared to 1.60 Lt In contrast, percent in 1968-6- ,c' he outlined the University of a Utah share declined in the same e t five year period from 47.37 cent to 43.36 percent. Planned for the agenda of the Higher Education Assembly on October 24, is the question of how smaller institutions can flourish under the present means of financing. "We're faced in the 1970's with more problems than we faced 10 years ago, Dr. Durham J said. He explained how declining . birth rates and the end of the military draft have cut into current enrollment pictures in the country. The pool of youth to fill current classrooms will crease even in Utah, Dr. Durham outlined. While speaking about enroll-f- j ment projections, Dr. Durham Zl told the faculty that enrollment decreases face many colleges in fOiy Utah. He listed Dixie College as one of the few to remain I1 stable in enrollment according EE to the higher board's projections. "Faculty recruitment icespopular in the pasKwill give way to replacing only those who leave, retire or die," Dr. Durham reported. Some institutions may even have to cut back on their present staffs, the commissioner projected. Dr. Durham counseled the Dixie faculty to be alert to the future. "Your first reaction will be a sense of loss, a sense of mourning," he said, "But dispell this mood and take encourageIf ment from the situation. enrollments stabilize, we will have better students," Dr. Durham said. The Commissioner dicussed the question of abolishment of student tuition and tees at Utah's community colleges. The state would have to come up with about $2 million for the three community colleges if fees to students were dropped. The commissioner outlined problems that would be created with other state institutions. This question will be discussed at the October Assembly, Dr. Durham mentioned. On the bright side, the commissioner said he was optimistic (Continued on Page 8) AFROC per-C- de-T- rJ pract-j'I'ot- k Program Established A cooperative program has been established by which students enrolled in Dixie College may enroll in Aerospace Study courses. Courses offered will include the "USAF Serves National The Commissioner makes a point This week the Dixie Sun is paying tribute to the businesses of St. George, and especially those that support the paper with their advertising. We appeal to Dixie College students to cater to the business houses that place ads on these pages. They support us, so let us support them. (Continued on Page 8) Salutes by J mi Lyman of Dixie Neil and Loren Lundberg Dixie Bottle Company A friend The Dixie Sun lias a new regular feature this year, "The Sun Salutes . . ." The purpose of this small, special column is to pay tribute to people who have contributed to Dixie Col- Security" and "Defense Organization", both of which require a one hour Corps Training each week. These laboratory courses will be taught by Air Force Officers who are permanently assigned at Southern Utah State College. Full course credit will be given for each class and the hours may be transferred upon graduation from Dixie College to any college which offers The an AFROTC program. courses are identical to those which are taught at SUSC. No military obligation is incurred during the first two Force ROTC. The Air of years program is open to both women Students enrolled and men. would also qualify to compete for full scholarships. During the last two years of the program, all students receive $100 monthly allowances which are tax free and they may retain all uniforms which have been provided by the Air Force. The Sun It is our way of saying "Thank you for being Dixie's friend!" lege. This week, the Sun Salutes Neil and Loren Lundberg, the owners of Dixie Bottling Com- pany. The Lundberg brothers Friends gf Dixie College DANCE Airport $1.00 per person Band "LIBERTY" FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28 -- 9:00 p. m. Buses will be provided for Transporation to the Airport Sponsored by Radio Club and Air Stewardesses have truly shown their friendship and concern for Dixie students in many ways, from furnishing free drinks, to emptying out their ware house for our Their enthusiasm and floats. have helped Dixie willingness on a great many occasions. in Roosevelt, Originating Utah, Neil started the bottling company in St. George approximately 37 years ago. He and his younger brother, Loren, later became partners, and through dedication and work, have enjoyed success and accomplishment. (Continued on Page 6 ) |