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Show Mews Stones Former student chosen to be new president Thompson to serve as leader S t '. . By Christine Rasmussen U.Post Editor of The Signpost Dr. Paul H. Thompson was approved by the Board of Regents on July 26, 1990 to serve as the 17th leader of Weber State. Thompson served as the vice president of Development and University Relations at Brigham Young University prior to starting COTTON SHEETING MEN'S SHORTS few l I Plus many more styles )c Squire OGDEN CITY MALL his term at Weber State College on September 1, 1990. Thompson told the audience that attended the announcement of his selection that retaining the quality of education offered at Weber State is one of Thompson's important issues that he will address as president. "The college has a great reputation on the education that the education that the students are receiving' said Thompson. "I will work to keep the level of the quality very high." Funding for the college faculty and staff salaries and money to accompany the needs of the education system to benefit the students was another issue that thepresident-select discussed prior to beginning his term. "1 realize that our faculty is underpaid, and I hope that they will be patient a little bit longer, until we can develop, or receive a way to increase their salaries." During the first two months of his term, Thompson met with many of the faculty and staff in a variety of meetings. He said it was an excellenant opportunity to become acquainted and gain valuable input regarding Weber State and its future. The president took a tally of what the employees thought he should consider priority issues. An increase of salaries, improving the image of Weber State, and increase funding were the top WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT PAUL H. THOMPSON three issues. During the past Utah State Legislative session, Weber State received $1,166,500 for salary increases. In April, President Thompson was also able to raise the funds to give a one-time pay increase of 1 5 percent of their annual base salary. "We are doing everything we can to show the faculty and staff how much we appreciate their contribution to the university," said Thompson. i. h, r' y.-'. " ' f k-?t( XAA I i : tf i f f ;J. i l'- U- If I . - THOMPSON meets with students during fall quarter. QUINN JACOBSON THE SIGNPOST If lili iMWiiiiMMi mm ..'nA.-if'.-. 1 is proud to sponsor the HDSH Fiitt Tdf Fftow0 scheduled events May 17-18 Bike-O-Rama, Payson Canyon May 25-27 Hogsback, Richfield June 2 Wildrose, Lagoon (Farmington) June 8-9 Sundance Festival, Provo June29-30 Strawberry Rendezvous, Strawberry Res. July 6-7 Snowbird Mountain Bout, Snowbird July 13-14 Rustler Run, Alta July 27-28 World Cup Race, Park City Aug 3-4 Bingham Festival, Powder Mountain Aug 24-25 Utah State Championship, Park City Sept 15 Tour des Suds, Park City I 1 j Enter to win a Schwinn Paramount bike i at Kinko's The Copy Center 3585 Harrison I Name Adress Phone Hules: Drawing will De new June l, layi. une eniry per person. Nopurcnase necessaiy. ioou 11m uu pioboni iu win. FORMALWstAR c . . r i t 1 H ! 1' 9 fm P'erre cardin AQri 393-0929 Quality Fashion Woshington Torrac Formal Wear Trroc Shopping Center m nirAvl stop Smoking American Heart Association |