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Show SIGNPOST Friday, May 19. 19;0 Weber Saga Reveals Progressive Era New Plan Adopted After Trial Run Page 2 Placement Bureau Helps Many to Obtain Jobs Although the vocational placement center at Weber CoUg Js trrf- heralded to most persons, the extent to which it helps newly enrolled and graduating students is immeasurable. Weber College, founded as an academy in 1889 by the Church Association of Weber Stake and named the Weber Stake Academy, was organized as a junior college in 1922-23 and transferred to the State of Utah in 1933. ' ' Louis Frederick Moench was Weber's first principal and in 1892 the Moench building was erected, the first on the present campus. During the fall of 1908, the name of the school was changed from Weber Stake Academy to Weber Academy. The school, established by the L.D.S- Church Board of Education, added two years of college work to the four year high school curriculum in 1916 and in so doing acquired junior college-status. Henry Aldous Dixon organized the first college class and was in charge of college work. In 1918 the title of "Principal" was changed to "President" and in the same year the name of the school was changed to Weber Normal .College. Aaron W. Tracy became president in 1922 and the institution was organized into two departments, the senior high school which included the 10, 11 and 12 years and the two additional years of college. In 1923 the high school department was discontinued by the "Magic Key" Awaits Career Students In Radio Workship 'Wanna be a disc-jockey or radio omcee? Or maybe your ambitions run to the ' more serious radio-dramatics, or news and sports reporting. Regardless of what it is you want in radio broadcasting, take heed! Here is your chance to break into one of the most interesting (and I might say lucrative) fields of public entertainment, enlightenment and advertising. This "magic key", so to speak, is the comparatively new course in radio technique of broadcasting designed for those students intending to make radio their career. Under the direction of Mr. John Kelly, Weber College's well-known voice and diction teacher, this course, known as "Radio Workshop", gives the student insight and experience in modern broadcasting methods. With equipment similar' to that used in regular radio stations the classes are instructed in 'the use of microphones, record andtranscription-playing equipment, timing and keeping a "radio-log." Regular assignments are given to students each week to make up simulated programs. These include plays, new s-b roadcasts, sports-reviews, interviews in both commercial and sustaining type programs; the type of program to be stressed in teaching depending on the class preference. Using studio equipment each student taking part in the "broadcast" is given a chance to familiarize himself with the control panel as well as being a performer. They are taught split-second timing in getting programs underway and concluded as in actual broadcasting. This program is sent by wire to a sound proof booth where the instructor listens and makes notes and criticisms to be conveyed to the class at the end of the period. With the radio industry "out of it's toddling clothes" and in the "big business" class in the nation today, it is no more than right that it should be taught in modern educational institutions along with other vocational subjects. Several alumni of this three year old course are working in radio stations in and about Ogden, and we can boast of an announced as one of our present enrollees, Earle Sanders of KVOG, Ogden. The class is allowed to witness a broadcast during the Wednesday afternoon session, when John Kelly conducts an interview with some member of Weber College's Faculty which is tape-recorded and presented on KLO at 4:45 the following Saturday afternoon. So all of you future "Linkletters" and soap-opera heroines. "Bill Sterns" and "Jazz-bo's satisfy that ambition and get on the radio beam today. L.D.S. Church Commissioner of Education and the institution was named Weber College. Also the first Associate of Arts title was conferred. The gym building was erected at a cost of $300,000 in 1925 and in 1928 the first Associate of Science title was conferred. Weber College administrative committees and the organization of social clubs were officially inaugurated in 1935. Henry Aldous Dixon, Weber's present president, became president in 1937 for the second time. In 1933 the Vocational Building was constructed and the Central Building was purchased from the Ogden City Board of Education by Authorization of Governor Henry H. Blood. ' The State Legislature appropriated $108,000 additional money to the current operating budget at Weber College. The State Board of Examiners alloted $250,000 toward the first building on the new campus.At the Sixtieth Commencement Exercises the property deed to the Bertha Eccles Hall, to be known as the Student Social Center and Women's Dormitory, was presented to Weber College by Royal Eccles on behalf of the children of Bertha Eccles- Expanding Library Provides Best Aid To Campus Study Reflecting the attitude of its friendly, cheerful librarians, the Weber College library is one of the greatest aids to enjoyable studying on the campus. Eva Brownin, head librarian, says, "There is nothing we of the library staff like better than helping the students use and enjoy the library." Every effort is made to provide ample facilities for study. There are special rooms for individual study and one room where the students may gather to study in groups. The constantly growing collection of books in the library now consists of more than 20,000 volumes dealing with a wide range of subjects. To supplement the books and provide the latest in up-to-date information the library also subscribes to 125 literary, scientific, and educational periodicals, as well as state and national newspapers. Growing from one small room on the first floor of the Moench building, the library has expanded to seven rooms, four on the first, and three on the second floor. The original library room is now used as the office of the head librarian while the others comprise the fiction, reserved books, reference, study, and circulation sections.During the first quarters of freshman English and Orientation, these classes devote one unit of study to the use of the library and emphasis is placed on the value of books in education. Students Participate in Vigorous Program at New Site Development of Weber s campus continues at an accelerated rate. College President, Dr. Henry Aldous Dixon spoke eloquently for the entire student body recently when he said, "We have been at bat every year for the last 13, and each time we've fanned out but not this time." After many long months of repeated disappointment, the way, at last, seems smooth. In response to our latest request for funds ($1,000,000) the state board of examiners agreed unanimously that they would agree to let us have them, provided the state board ow education would recommend our proposed expansion, and label our request 'top priority'. Exactly two weeks ago this was done. An appraisal of expected tax revenue indicates that there will be funds available early this fall. Meanwhile, good use is being Terminating a successful year of experimentation, Weber's 1950-51 catalog will offer to newcomers as old-timers on the campus a new dual system of General Education for filling group requirements. Feeling the necessity of a more concentrated course for the non-major student, instructors have elaborated on the original idea with the intention of covering more in each field in fewer class hours. The newer of the two plans were tried this year on a small scale when new pilot courses in Social Science, Humanities, Physical Science, and Life Science were taught. The trial has proved so successful that the faculty has decided to adopt the plan for the coming year. The new plan calls for nine quarter hours credit in general education courses of each of the above while the old plan calls for 12. Either of the two plans are optional and are in accord with transfer requirements of the University of Utah, as well as most American colleges. In the department of Physical Science, the course consists of Physical Sciences 1 and 2 which are designed to develop within the student characteristics and abilities that will enable him to understand the environment in which he lives. The courses are designed primarily for the non-physical science major and will offer 5 and 4 credit hours respectively. Physical Science 1 covers the area of astronomy, chemistry, cli-matollogy. geology, meterology, and physics. Physical Science 2 is a continuation of the same studies. Two classes in Social Sciences will fill that eroup. Social Science. 1, a five hour class, will give special emnhasis to the historical back-this. Social Science 2 will concern ground of our countrv. Following itself with the sociological, economics, and political issues of our present American culture, and will carrv 4 quarter-hours credit. Offering two classes in the General Education proeram, the Life Science department feels that more integrated courses should be put at the dispocal of the student not wishing to take those of narrower scope. Tho first. Life Science 1, will consider Botanv, Zoologv and those fields which deal with both plants and animals. It will give 5 hours credit. ' Life Science 2. a 4 hour class, is a continuation of life Science 1 with special attention to heredity, evolution, and conservation. Humanities will offer three classes under the plan, each three-quarter hours. The first, Humanities 1, will deal with music appreciation of the classic, romantic, and modern periods. Humanities 2 is designed to en-his appreciation for works of art rich the student's taste, and refine of all epochs. The third and last offering, Humanities 3, is designed to develop an interest for the short story, novel, drama, and poetry. Further particulars may be found in the new copy of the Weber College catalog. new-fmade of those funds which we al--fto ready have: Bids are being considered for the college stadium ex cavation of 100,000 yards of earth; curb and gutter construction is underway; drainage and sprinkling systems are being installed (with some aid from volunteer student workers); landscaping, raking and planting grass continues as rapidly as the ground is readied. Student volunteers are also assisting in this task. Our state approved request for an all metal ex-army building has been forwarded to Washington, D. C. and it is believed that this request tops the list. The building is to be used for a field house after about $150,000 worth of remodeling, and we have the money now, to do it. Also as part of the same deal will be a quantity of building materials which are tentatively scheduled to be made into wings on the field I house, and will probably be used Lush Eccles Hall Houses Co-eds Living accomodations for 25 women students are available at deluxe Bertha Eccles Hall each year. These dormitory style quarters, comparable to those offered by large universities, are offered at a minimum cost of $12 to $15 per month. Recreation facilities, free bedding and linen, and kitchen privileges are furnished each resident of the Hall. Most of the girls take advantage of the kitchen facilities and cook their own meals. Total cost per girl each month for board and room averages $30 according to House Mother, Mrs. Reichert. Housing for all full-time male students is offered at the Weber College Men's Dormitory for $12 to $15 per month. This cost includes bedding and linen. Information regarding board and room and light housekeeping rooms is also available for all students at the Dean of Men and Dean of Women's offices. Vocational Trade Courses Offer Wide Selection Vocational Trades courses are set up to give instruction in: Exploratory, Day Trade, Trade Extension, and Transfer; according to information received from Lorenzo E. Peterson, director. Maximum utilization of shop space is made by scheduling classes either day or evening according to the needs of the students and the availability of the shops. The two year training program is evaluated and recognized by the advisory committees as part of the first two years of apprenticeship, or two years credit toward a Bachelor of Science degree according to the field of study. Courses being offered are: Auto Body, Auto Mechanics, Carpentry, Commercial Art, Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanics, Industrial Arts, Machine Shop, Refrigeration, Radio, Watch-making, and Welding. Many interesting field trips are made each quarter enabling students in all fields to gain some practical experience and to learn procedures in use. Each year the carpentry class builds a home to gain practical experience. When the home is completed it is sold and proceeds are used to build another one the following year. The class on cosmetology is set up in one and two year courses. augment the 80,000 square feet of classroom space which our $1, 000,000 request will provide. At this point one can only prophecy as did Dr. Dixon when interviewed by indicating that this amount of class room space, along with the removable buildings in use at the present site, will permit migration from the present location to the new one, and the disposal of the properitics for sufficient money to continue the inevitable expansion of the new Weber College.In the past weeks, many students have volunteered their labor in exchange for the right to some day tell their children "I helped build Weber". As time continues, students will go on giving of themselves in this united effort, ar,d in President Dixon's own words "What we need even more than your work is your spirit. Unite shoulder to shoulder and let everybody know where we're going." Every year, scores of students surge into Wendell L. Esplin's (Placement Coordinator) office in search of employment which will not conflict with their studies but at the some time enable them to defray the expenses of college attendance.For example, let us trace the steps of a new student just recently registered and because he lacks operating funds (takes money for social life, too, you know) he decides he will seek work instead of touching the old man for a buck. Doing a bit of sleuthing, he finds there is a student placement bureau right here on the campus. Following directions he has received from some ' helpful soul, he meanders down to Mr. Esplin's office in the Vocational building. Whereupon a pert little secretary inquires, "What can I do for you?" "I want a job", is the complacent reply. "Won't you be seated please?" says she. "Thanks, I believe I will," answers our job seeker. After a brief wait, the unemployed student is ushered into Mr. Esplin's private den and interviewed. He is asked to fill out a standard form jotting down his training or previous experience, and his preference of job. Mr. Esplin then scrutinizes said form and refers to his file of job openings to see if the student can possibly be placed. If nothing is available, the student's application is duly recorded. He will be notified of the first possible job to which he can qualify. After notification of a job opening, he reports back to Mr. Esplin's office where is is given the name of the employer and an introduction to his (maybe) new found boss. From there on in, the lad is on his own hook. Another thing to remember if you are planning on attending Weber and will be looking for part time employment, is to bring a recommendation from your last employer with you. A fine nice remarks about you on a piece of pulp helps a lot in obtaining work. For the facts and figures, students, here are some pertinent statistics which express just how much the Placement Office really helps Weber college attendees: Student receiving part time jobs off the campus 149 Student employed through the student aid program on the campus 441 Wages paid to students working on campus .... $16,5!H5.('1 (Above figures are for the fall and winter quarters). Those of you who may eventually procure employment on the campus will find that the jobs are of a wide variety. You may be doing typing for the football coach or modelling for one of the art instructors. At any rate, the incoming student's chance of gaining employment are high. As a last word, if Mr. Esplin can not place you in a suitable position, he seeks the aid of the U. S. Employment office who will do every thing within their power to help you. You're not guaranteed a job at Weber but you are assured that no stone will remain unturned in the attempt to find you a position. On-the-Job-Training Openings Available Edward O. Larson, Weber College veterans coordinator, reports there are several job openings now available for persons seekingon-the-job-training. The coordinators office has helped place over two hundred veterans in training positions to date. However, the office operates not as an employment office, but rather as a guidance bureau in helping veterans to obtain training. |