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Show Sign Off- Take 2 - Wednesday, May 24, 1989 5 Act III Continuing Education caters to a variety of needs By Erie Presley Staff Reporter The Division of Continuing Education has experienced a year of growth, expansion and success. From its home in Promontory Tower, Continuing Education administers and services over six thousand students from all over the stales, the Intermountain West and throughout the world. Richard Ulibarri, who serves as the dean of Continuing Education, said that students are involved with this program from New Jersey to Taiwan. "Last summer was our second year hosting students from Taiwan," Ulibarri said. The students come to Weber State and then travel throughout the West for three weeks to learn about American culture and history, he said. Continuing Education is also hosting the 53 Japanese students who are here at Weber State for one year to study American Culture. Pamela Rogers, associate program director at Continuing Education, said that more Japanese students are due to arrive June 2. "We are looking for 10 families to house the students," she said. Rogers said that one highlight of the program thus far has been the bonds of friendship that have formed between the foreign students and their host families. O o r o o o o o "Continuing Education is also hosting the 53 Japanese students who are here at Weber State for one year to study American culture." O O o o o o o "This is really a positive experience for the students, the school and the company. It's a win-win situation all the way around." Pamela Rogers O v O lo o o o o o o o o o o o o o "I had one family call me up to say they were taking their student on their family vacation," she said. "This is really a positive experience for the students, the school and the company. It's a win-win situation all the way around," she added. Ulibarri also mentioned the early college program as another success and highlight of the year. The program allows high school seniors to finish their last year of high school and their first year of college at the same time. There are over 1 30 students participating in the program at this time. To assist students who are having difficulty with math or English, Ulibarri said that Continuing Education also offers remedial courses in those subjects throughout the year. Although sympathetic with the plight of many students who struggle or even fail to complete such courses, he said, "The success or failure of an individual's education ultimately rests with the student." Ulibarri was careful to point out that his division is not in competition with any of the seven schools or their departments at Weber S tate, but that they help to deliver their classes and programs to students who otherwise might not have the opportunity to learn. Continuing Education is looking forward to a busy summer and another year of growth and services. Ford Motor Credit and Ed Kenley Ford Team up for Pre-approved Credit for all College Graduates 'M)"W'lwywi'- m.imjjphwto- M&jV srp- Factory rebates Special interest as low as 2.9 $400.00 Extra Cash rebate with diploma No payments for as long as 120 days NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! For more details see f "AL WAYS A GOOD DEAL HAPPENING ' ' J mm mm Mt - ...... J-,.,-. " .!JTm4AUMiSlr' ' . ' . |