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Show t Administrative position at r closer by Barry Kawa Former Dixie College President Kerr departed to greener pastures this summer, taking over a post at BYU. Kerr served as President of Dixie from 1976 - 80, a period of time which saw many changes at the Rolfe college. Kerr spearheaded the coop-ework program with the businesses of St. George; brought about salaries for the faculty, and worked to form d V1 ties accepted between college and community. Hell be missed, says Dixie Dr. Peter Nyberg. It will be impossible to find another Rolfe Kerr to be president, because of the unique strength and understanding leadership he brought to Dixie." A special Utah Board of Regents Search Committee is currently screening applications for a new Dixie president, to be announced sometime in October. elcome Week opens School Year Workshops orienting students to mpus life were held Monday and lesday in classrooms after the elcome Assembly held Monday orning in the gymnasium. Classwork began on Wednesday morning. At eleven o'clock each club on campus put up a display near the fountain area manned by members intent on recruiting. The first AWS activity, a fashion Activities during Welcome Week show, was held at 4 p.m. near the hcluded a Sand Blast Tuesday fountain, followed by a humorous Evening in Snows Canyon. A record Gong Show later that evening at 7 turnout of students participated in p.m. fuch activities as volleyThursday, the LDSSA opening ball and an obstacle course. social based on Hawaiian theme. tug-o-wa- r, Pat Mundt BYU fountain area. There, Steve Brady, LDSSA president introduced his council memwas also held in the bers. To conclude Welcome Week, a barbeque will be held tonight from 6 - 8 near the cafeteria. Also tonight, a dance will be held in the gymnasium where Rebelette finalists will be introduced. Door prizes will be awarded. The cost will be one dollar. to Exec Council After seeing the need for a Financial Affairs Director, ASDC President Steve Caplin suggested Pat Mundt fill the position. At their weekly meeting, this years Executive Council members voted unanimously that he be accepted as a member. The new position consists of locating money for student sponsored activities, door prizes at dances, contributions and fundraising for parades. Pat has already obtained ads for the student handbook and will be working on more for any future Executive Council publications. Although favoring the creation of the new position. Dean Iverson did caution against the expansion of the Executive Council, stating that the council should remain relatively small. attitude and a personal commit-DeaAllan Laidlaw - Humanities and Social Sciences, covering English, Foreign Language, Psychology, Elementary Education, Political Science, Law, History and five Welcome Week started off with n advisement assembly in the ymnasium Monday morning. Lcting President Roland Woolley, i)ean of Students Rudy Iverson and lSDC President Steve Caplin were rnong those who addressed attend-i- Economics. students. 3 stu-lent- well-ounde- d - Natural Sciences, which includes all Chemical, Botanical and other Physical and Life Sciences as well as Home Economics, Foods and Textiles. Dean Andersen - Fine and Performing Arts, including Music and Art in all its forms such as Drama, Speech, Radio and Forensics. This department also includes Athletics, Radio and Television. Dean Van Ausdal - Business and Trades, including all accounting-relatefields, Journalism, Graphic Fashion Arts, Auto Mechanics, Dean Woodbury g Dean Iverson welcomed students the greatest institution in the rorld," adding that it was so (cause of the faculty. The faculties 'osition, he said, was to serve the tudents. He recommended reading he Rebel Handbook with particular rttention to the Housing Rules, )ress Code and Code of Conduct, s lean Iverson also instructed on how and when to receive heir activity cards. Acting President Roland Woolley lade a special plea to students to 'et involved in academics as well as divides so as to become a person. He encouraged tudents to maintain high standards, eminding them that not only did hey represent themselves and fam n d but Dixie College as well. The Executive Council was presented by ASDC President Steve ily, Caplin, who briefly described the of each position. responsibilities Steve also gave a success formula which entitled 7 for Heaven, included maintaining a good posi- - ment to learn and study. Wasting time and money was another point that Steve stressed. Dr. Nyberg introduced the Deans and their departments for advisement purposes. For those who missed the assembly, they are as follows: 3 " - $ i Merchandising and all Fligh programs. In the future, students will have to either meet with the Dean of departments or faculty advisor when registering for classes for the following quarter. |