Show v v vb WELCOME TO UTAH TECH'S b r S 1972 OPEN HOUSE Take Total Campus Tour Tour For Best Look At College Utah Technical College at Salt Lake holds an Open House each year to re-acquaint re people with the present-day present values of vocational- vocational technical education All departments are prepared to show you what they can offer you and your family Take a long look at all the courses watch the demonstrations that take place and then ask questions about what t C. C you see and how it might fit into your educational plans Vocational education performs the same role as any other post-high post school educational program preparing trained specially-trained people for realistic employment Vocational education is geared to get people jobs It fills and urgent need for skilled workers and it advances those already employed Most of Utah's jobs are in vocational-technical vocational fields about 80 SO SOper per cent of them according to latest statistics Utah Technical College at Salt Lake offers time full-time day courses in about 30 different trade fields Evening school adds training in related apprentice-related programs occupational betterment and supervisory supervisory supervisory sory training The schools school's curriculum is planned around classroom discussion with plenty of shop or laboratory time to develop talked-about talked skills Instructors are experienced and capable tradesmen who keep their programs in step with progress HERE ARE SOME FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT UTAH TECH DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS An Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded to students in certain programs programs' who complete a minimum of 96 quarter hours in a pf prescribed scribed course of study A cb college ge Diplomats Diploma awarded d for 48 48 quarter credit hour programs THE CAMPUS The main campus So Redwood Rd has four modern classroom buildings the Building Metal Trades Building and Auto Trades Building The fourth building is the heating plant The main campus comprises about acres The 39 million Technology Building you see under construction will be ready for use this coming fall quarter The downtown campus at So and East is the original college campus and houses several courses such as building construction construction construction tion barbering cosmetology practical nursing and power sewing This year due to increased enrollments in auto mechanics and heavy-duty heavy mechanics another facility was added to the colleges college's spread-out spread campus at West and 2nd So STUDENT COUNSELING Professional counselors are available at the Dean of Students office l to assist students with vocational plans personal and social adjustments adjustments adjust- adjust I ments and job placement THE Day and evening student enrollment is about Enrollment increased nearly 30 per cent last fall Students average about 22 years of age and boys outnumber girls nearly to four The student- student body has its own elected government a student newspaper a basketball team and other intramural sports There are several dances assemblies and other social events during a school year ORGANIZATIONS I 1 IA A variety of student clubs operate on the Utah Tech campus Included are VICA Vocational and Industrial Clubs of America Circle K college arm of the Kiwanis Club Ham Radio Club Club for women business students Printing Club R DECA Distributive Education Clubs of America Data Processing Association Rodeo Club Ski Club Sigma Gamma Chi and Delta Sigma ACCREDITATION Utah Technical College at Salt Lake is a educational co-educational state tax-supported tax post-high post school institution operated under the direction direction direction tion of the Utah State Board of Higher Education The college also is accredited by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools and approved for veteran training under the GI Bill Qualified students are admitted without regard to color creed or national origin Utah Tech is an active campus Page 2 of this special issue of Tech Topics is a sample of student activities tJ 7 F- F 1 JF v 1 o oi i i Vr J j r iVi r 1 b t. t 9 Ip l i 1 1 i v 1 nUo r L LI I L. L l e. e J. J t. t t. t r. r r et 4 r f t if f- f r i S 0 iI fl I Iff i iii I 4 i iH Ull W WEST E S T FUTURE CAMPUS f w t 1 EXPANSION N FUTURE CAMPUS t 1 1 EXPANSION T p f i I r p R I r rp 5 P p r c j. j J L J r Ic l lW R E D W O. O 0 O D R 0 A D 1 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 5 STUDENT CENTER BUILDING BUILDING- Under Construction 2 AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING 6 HEATING PLANT 3 METALS BUILDING 7 INSTITUTE 4 TECHNOLOGY BUILDING Under BUILDING Construction P PARKING LOT I r t R RECREATION AREA Theres There's a full slate o of f activities at the college today something o of f interest to everyone Besides the departmental displays and demonstrations there is a car show in the south parking lot and pony and cart rides for the kids along the road in front of the campus And there are drinks and cookies in in all of the buildings Stay as long as you like but be sure to take a guided tour of the campus with one of the qualified guides Tours start in the administration building Thank you for coming to Utah Technical College at Salt Lake ATHLETICS AND RECREATION Utah Tech's athletic programs are intramural in nature strictly keen competition between students There are five major seasonal sports flag football bowling basketball volleyball and slow-pitch slow softball In addition there is tournament competition in ping Pong chess archery and horseshoes SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID TUITION WAIVER SCHOLARSHIPS High school seniors with an interest in vocational studies with at least a grade point average may apply Forms are available through high school counselors The scholarship includes registration and tuition fees for one school year FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS National Defense Student Loans are available in in amounts up three rate starts nine months after a student leaves school to 1000 per year A per cent pay-back pay Federally Insured Student Loans FISL are available in amounts up to 1500 a year at seven per Percent ce cent t with the same pay-back pay provisions of Educational Opportunity Grants are awarded on the basis of need to those who otherwise would be unable to continue their education A system of work-study work also operates at the college which is time part-time employment performing various college functions All in all Utah Technical College at Salt SaIt Lake is one of the finest educational institutions in the state You will be proud to be a student here As a parent you will be proud of the accomplishment that can be had here for your children i c f I fe t j l if tl- tl ii t tl a x- x s l Y 7 t r 11 7 1 f. A r i tr 1 1 t L t J r 1 l H j n d r Valley Fair Fait Mall Mall Open Ope n II house o u II s e continued 9 am a.m. to pm p.m. throughout the main campus facilities Most of the Valley Fair Mall displays will be set up in the various departments Some 2500 people visited the college last year officers and student service clubs will be participating participating participating par par- in the event along with many instructors and college staff members Both of these events are designed designed designed de de- de- de signed to better the community community community com com- with Utah Tech pro- pro at interesting prospective prospective prospective pro pro- students Students are urged to support these two display activities by taking your friends to the Valley Fair Mall or the Open House If youre you're happy with your education education education ion why not share it with your friends |