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Show c 0 0 Classes Offered Para-leg- al By Carol Dixon Westminsters legal assistant certificate program prepares a selected candidate to become a member of a legal team. This program has been 10-mon- th . ... and they (salaries) go up to about $30,000," said Kadesch. An average starting salary In Utah's local market is around $21,000 and around 90 percent of Westminster graduates have employment upon graduation. The credits accumulated in the legal assistant program cannot be applied towards college degree unless applied for through the Prior Learning Assessment process. Tuition for the academic year of 1989-9- 0 is $2,970 (subject to change). It is to three equal Installments with an in paid additional $350 for books and supplies "successfully" launched and firmly established through only. These para-legclasses are conducted three evenings a week for three terms (32 credits total). Center for word-of-mou- 3 $18,000-$20,00- 0, th al 14-we- r Rick Razzeca, ASWC vice president, claims ties stronger administration. with Bamberger-ASW- C Connection By Skip Gregory "We have developed new channels of communications with the administration." Razzeca said. Razzeca, ASWC stated that the current ASWC leadership has been effective In opening new lines of communications because of the accessibility of the present school Rick vice-preside- nt administrators. "I usually meet with President Dick and Steve Daar, academic dean, on a monthly basis," said Michael Hansen, ASWC president, "We are able to go over issues that no previous ASWC administration was able to discuss with the school." Razzeca said that it came to ASWC's attention that there was a need for more input when he approached Ed Sweeney, of development over the issue of the soccer practice Held. Razzeca said that when he learned of the plan to place the new Jewett Center for the Arts and Humanities on the field, he passed along student concerns over the effect it would have on the soccer team. Razzeca said, "Sweeney told me he was veiy grateful for the feedback, saying he would rather receive the input now instead of after the fact, like it usually happens." "I like to keep an open door policy," Sweeney said. He said that regardless of whether it is ASWC leadership or any other students who care to raise a question or offer suggestions, he is approachable. "I think my attitude was derived from the wonderful leadership I experienced when I was an undergraduate here," said Sweeney. Razzeca also credits the assistance of Dick Peterson, controller of accounting and Steve Morgan, executive with helping to establish this new vice-preside- nt vice-preside- communications development between school administration and ASWC. "If we have any concerns, they have been extremely receptive," Razzeca said. Professional Development's Dean Margot C. Kadcsch said, "Our process Is veiy selective with a very complicated admissions process." Candidates are selected on the following criteria: effective communication skills, sound reasoning, good organizational skills are necessary. Candidates must be highly motivated with one" year of post-seconda- education or equivalent ry work experience. An orientation workshop which lasts six weeks is a preliminary step toward acceptance, and only one-ha- lf are selected to continue. The orientation workshop Introduces each student to the study of law, and the legal assistant profession in general. This orientation is required prior to acceptance into the program. Second, applicants must an application w.hl:h includes writing samples, ACT score, high school and college transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and be interviewed. The curriculum includes knowledge of legal research; drafts and summary of legal documents; organization of files, documents, exhibits; training in client, witness, and attorney interviews. Training on the collection of relevant information on cases is also part of the coursework agenda. A number of Westminster graduates are hig into administrative agencies, real estate. Insurance, justice department, big corporations as well as law firms. Kadesch said that graduates with good writing skills could be required to write briefs. She also added, "Para-legalike to do path-findin- g, Kenneth Boulding, Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of Colorado, will discuss Foundations "Spiritual of Economic Progress" as the next program in the 1988-8- 9 Weldon J. Taylor Executive Lecture Series at Westminster College of Salt Lake City. ' The lecture is Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Gore School of Business, 1840 South 1300 East. The public is Invited to attend at no charge. The Taylor Lecture Series, now in its seventh focuses on current season, management issues and concepts relating to the theme of "Business, Society, and the Individual." learning-lectur- The e Westminster's MBA series provides a experience for students and local business leaders. Bom in Liverpool, England, Kenneth E. Boulding was educated at Oxford University school year a cover letter, resume, and application to the Dean of Students office, ASWC, or the Forum office. Deadline for applications is March 18 2 Forum , Hot Pastrami Sandwich Taco Salad B.L.T. Onion Rings Turkey & Bacon conducted at Carleson Conference Center, Room 227 which is covered ' over a three-wee- k period on Thursday evenings, Concentration will be on major research tools, special research tools, and continued Slim Down Lunch Chicken Ole' Ball . skill development in writing research memoranda. Russell C. Kearl, Esq Park Frank And Our Nifty Phones Callister, Duncan and Nebecker has been an Instructor since 1981. His practical experience as a law clerk in the office of the federal district Judge, and as a university law library assistant further enhances a "real world" approach to his training that can be passed on to the students. A "Managing Complex Litigation" seminar is slated for May and June. This is a 21 hour seminar taught by local attorneys and legal assistants. For further information regarding the program or the seminars, students can call -- 488-415- 9. ' -- and the University of Chicago. He has lived in the United States since 1937 and is now a Distinguished Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at that institution, as well as a Research Associate and a Project Director in the Program of Research on Political and Economic Change at the University's Institute of Behavioral Science. A prolific author, Dr. Boulding has been president FOOD, FRIEI1DS & FROLICS open of numerous learned societies, including the American Economic DIXXER Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the International Studies Association, and the Society for General Systems Research. Dr. Boulding's major interests are economic theory, general systems, and the study of human knowledge and learning. His most recent books include "The World as a Total System," "Human Betterment," and "The Economics of Human Betterment. Foment. 7 DAYS A WEEK KMISliTUa maiE 809 East Fourth South '6957 South State 355-75- 566-191- mior ' 4828 Highland Drive 272-739- 2230 8 No. 1 PEY3 at Univ. Pkwy 377-393- 9 Csur3r Coinniir Update: Communications or Marketing Majors: it agency (very close by) needs assistance with many public relations activities. Intern would help with writing newsletters, press releases, coordinating promotions and fund raising events. A stipend is offered of $150 for the semester. Placement Update: . Accounting Majors: The IRS Wyoming branch will be conducting interviews for interested graduating seniors on Mar. 16. Please come to Career Services to sign up. BusinessManagement and other interested majors: Mervyn's Distribution Non-prof- i Please send in Cheese Soup -- . OU- R- t required. Advance legal research and writing seminars are offered Intermittently on a continuing education level. A review will be Economics Professor to Speak at Lecture Series Forum Ellipsis '89-9- 0 HAVE YOU TRIED ls Editor Applicants Wanted. For the ek on-camp- us Center will be interviewing on campus Ms 21 for Operations Assistants. These a management trainee career positions. The Veterans Administration Criminal Investigal Trainees. This job involves a wide variety recruiting for criminal casework relating to white col crlme and frauds against the govemme Stop by Career Services in Shaw 1 1 for m information. Workshops: Interview Preparation... Mar. 15 at 11 a. Resume Writing Mar. 24 at 1 p.m. Interview Preparation...Mar. 27 at 4 p.m. March 14,1989 Issue 18 |