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Show I VS. L . , 3 LJ r.. v -N,. V WEBER STATE-2110 OGDEN 84408 FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1982 Vol. 42 No. 56 Fall registration begins July 19 Hypnotism thrills convo crowd Dr. Emil Hanson, assistant vice president for academic affairs, announced that the new computerized registration forms for fall quarter, along with the fa!! quarter schedules will be available beginning May 25 in the Union Building lobby. The course schedule, which will cost $.50 can be picked up with the registration form. Registration for fall quarter will begin July 19, with seniors registering on the first two days, followed by the juniors for two days, and continuing in that order until each class has had two days to register. Registration will then be open to all students and will continue until Sept. 24. Dr. Hanson said that students should handle the new computer registration form very carefully. Students who will be out of state during the summer registration period may mail in their completed registration form, or have someone bring it in for them. Tuition and fees must be paid at the time of registration. Students who will be taking courses requiring teacher or departmental ap proval should get the approval before the end of the present quarter, especially if the student will be away for the summer, Dr. Hanson said. Students qualifying for financial aids (grants and loans) will receive vouchers" around mid-August, but the students will not be able to spend that voucher until after Sept. 7. If students wish to register before that time they should make arrangements to pay tuition by some other means and then be reimbursed later when the voucher may be cashed. Tuition waivers and scholarships, which have previously covered up to 20 credit hours, will now cover only up to 18 credit hours. The student will be required to pay the cost of any credit hours they take over 18. Students who are on scholarships or tuition waivers should remember that they are required to pay the student fees, which will be $58 per quarter, said Dr. Hanson. Veterans who are attending summer quarter and plan to attend fall quarter should register for fall quarter on July 19 in order to receive continuous payment throughout the summer. Thursday's convocation wasn't just another speaker talking about education, but was instead entertainment combined with a meaningful message. Gil Eagles, an expert in the fields of hypnotism and ESP launched his program with a brief explanation of hypnotism.Performing before a packed auditorium, Eagles seated 12 volunteers side by side on the stage. He immediately used what he called the "power of suggestion" to put the individuals in a relaxed but conscious state of mind. Eagles then designated a specific assignment to be carried out by each individual at a given signal. It was at this point that the audience participated by whistling "The Bridge on the River Kwai" and humming the tune "Tea for Two," to stimulate each performer to do his assigned task. After a brief breakdown of what each person was to do on his or her given signal. Eagle then brought them all back to consciousness. Eagles then proceeded to talk to the audience and, at random, a signal would be given. Whatever the signal was would determine who would perform. The auditorium thundered with laughter as all eyes were on the volunteers perfom-ing such acts as Tarzan, a drill sergent, a flamenco dancer, soft shoe, act as outlaws, and a nursery rhyme rock and roll singer. For his finale, Eagles once again put his volunteers in relaxed state and gave them yet another task to perform. Upon the announced name "Gi! Eagles" at a given signal, each member was to stand on his chair, yell "Sock it to me" and give the person nearest to them a warm hug and kiss. The members were brought back to reality and left the stage for their regular seats. Upon closing, Eagles said to the crowd that if they were ever in an airport and saw him. to not be afraid to come up and ask him if he was the hypnotist with the name that sound like a bird and a fish combined. With that he recited his name, Gil Eagles. At that moment those who had been hypnotized stood on their chairs, yelled, and gave a hug and kiss to some anticipating audience members. Survey results give WSC student opinions by Bill Conlon A survey of Weber State students, conducted during winter quarter by the students of Dr. White's Political Science 363 class, reveals some interesting statistics concerning how WSC students view the college and some of its activities.While last year's Poli Sci 363 (Public Opinion and Propaganda) class surveyed North Ogden residents, this year's survey took a closer look at life at Weber State College itself. The areas covered by the survey were class schedules, registration, student activities, the library, the Union Building, art, music and theater, clubs and organizations, athletic and recreational facilities, campus facilities, services and demographics. The respondents were contacted at home by telephone, with individuals scientifically selected to provide a true cross-section of the campus. In the area of class schedules, the majority of respondents felt the schedules were sufficient and provided the necessary information to register and make class changes. Interestingly enough, 90 percent said they would like to see each department prepare full-year class schedules. In the registration portion, the majority (81 percent) were willing to pay registration fees at the time of course request if class registration were guaranteed. Nineteen percent were willing to register without payment and without guarantee of classes. When asked who should have first priority in registration, 62 percent felt that seniors should have priority, and the remainder thought registration should be conducted on a first comefirst served basis. Also, if their requested class was closed, 72 percent said they would accept the computer's decision to place them in another section at a non-conflicting time. In the area of student activities, eight activities were presented, with the respondents replying whether they participated in the activity regularly, seldom or never. Of the topics given, only one activity was treated favorably: reading the Signpost. Forty-nine percent of respondents said they read the Signpost regularly, which had the highest total of any activity listed. Other activities received lower ratings, with the majority answering that they never attend: Convocations (60 percent), stomps and dances (74 percent), U.B. movies (60 percent), or go to basketball games (48 percent), or football games (45 percent). Although a plurality said "never," 26 percent said they regularly attend. The majority of respondents (65 percent) said they never attend other athletic events. Married student activities took a drubbing with 93 percent never attending. In otherwords--according to the survey-students feel the majority of WSC activities fail to meet their needs. When asked where priorities should be placed in funding for student activities, sports took the lead with 45 percent of the respondents wanting to see sports funding receive first priority;, 18 percent felt the Signpost should receive top priority and 17 percent believed convocations should have priority. Theater, the arts and others received four percent of the total. When those who said they seldom or never attended student activites were asked why, 46 percent said they just didn't have the time, with "No interest" and "jobs" a close second with 10 percent each. The library received high marks in the survey, with few having any negative comments to make. Research was the main reason for using the library--with 79 percent of respondents-and self-study was second with 14 percent. Of those who required assistance from library personnel (76 percent), a full 96 percent thought the library staff was helpful and courteous, The only area for improvement at the library was in weekend hours, with 60 percent of those few dissatisfied wanting longer weekend hours. The facilities in the Union Building were also examined using the oftenseldomnever format again. Meeting people at the UB received the highest mark, with 25 percent saying they met others there often, and 31 percent saying "occasionally." The other areas were not as popular, with using the lounges for relaxation and study (53 percent never), hearing speakers in the U.B. (68 percent never), playing games or bowling (62 percent). Eating is a favored activity in the U.B., with 17 percent of respondents eating there often, 47 percent occasionally and 36 percent never. Of those who ate in the U.B., 61 percent rated the food "good". Art. Music and the Theater was next on the survey, with the same three-part format being used. Participation in art. theater and musical activities was weak, with 84, 95 and 88 percent (respectively) saying they never participate. At-tendence to theater and musical activities, on the other hand, was better, with 49 percent occasionally attending both. When asked about clubs and organization, respondents again replied in the overall negative, with attending student group programs (69 percent never), attending club meetings (73 percent never), and discussing policies and issues with ASWSC officers (83 percent never). Voting in student elections was low, with 64 percent never voting. Continued on page 3 Inside Campus update pg. 2 Editorial pg. 4 Sports pg. 6 Classifieds pg. 7 |