| Show Growth at SL CC by y Ann Calmes Growth and increased community recognition are the likely results from fromI I Salt Lake Community Colleges College's J recent change from a a. technical college to a community college I see this institution n if its it's allowed I to grow at students or more at tt atthe the turn of the century Public Publics Publics' s' s Relations Director Jay Williams said will become more vital to the economic welfare of the state of Utah f than any other institution other than thans s the University of Utah m. m Increased public acceptance will allow the colleg- colleg college e to grow Williams y d t sa said Formerly the community community did didT T not think was an appropriate institution for their daughters 4 majoring in accounting or business J when it was a technical school f The technical programs will still t f be strong William continued but there also will be a growing demand demandil il K for transfer type classes Instructors t will make sure their classes will be t transferable will also be ai aiming ing for more students right out of high school Williams said convincing them to get their education immediately rather than working at McDonalds McDonalds' for five years and then completing their education People will think of as a real college Williams said We will still concentrate on the technical aspects but will vill gradually go more toward the liberal arts will complement the University of Utah Williams said Since reflects the economy teaching practical subjects and concentrating on the industries of Utah it will not compete with the themore themore themore more theoretical liberal arts courses offered at the University We can lead to a job or more education Williams said A community community community com com- college is a cooperative effort this is very responsive to what the public wants and needs |
