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Show - Emery County Progress Tuesday, November 9, 1993 5 A BUSINE Something new in business classes By Larry W. Davis Progress editor CASTLE DALE- - One of Emery County's newest and most businesses isn't really a business at all. Well, it is a business, but it's a state-of-the-a- rt business of a new type. Known as Information Systems Management Company, the business is a class at Emery High School, but it is run like a business and, for the most part, by students. Instructor Rodney Gardner says of the program, "The greatest advantage is giving students an opportunity to actually learn what it feels like to be a business manager and employee." He adds that the class offers training in social skills necessary to be successful in the business world and that it teaches responsibility. "The employees (students) have more control over their own learning- - at least as long as they do their jobs and remain on task." To get the program off the ground at Emery High, two classrooms had to be remodeled. The new facility is structured like a real business and includes individual work sta- tions, management stations and a conference room. In all, 30 students will be in the program during a single period. Some, however, are there for two straight hours. Mr. Gardner, who serves as the chief executive officer (CEO), said that students are chosen to serve in business leadership positions. One of those positions is the company president, a position added to the original staffing when it became apparent that more leadership was needed. The president was chosen after interviews and application review. Named to the position was senior Cindy Duncan. Amy Seely, also a senior, serves as the president of the business team while Paula Bramall is the vice president of testing. Another executive position is that of office manager. A new student each week is selected for that position. Duties include taking attendance, issuing hall passes and generally making sure employees are on task. Serving under these leaders are a number of program managers who help develop lesson plans and tests in a variety of businesscomputer progams. These include accounting, business law, computer accountpublishing, dicing, desk-to- p tation, keyboarding, management, Programming "C," records management, ten key The Emery School District received a $60,000 federal grant to pay for the project which includes the addition of and business math, and 30 computers, WordPerfect 6.0. three laser printers and a file server. U nder the school's flexManagement meetings are held each Friday where execuible scheduling program, students are able to take the pro- tive staff members join the gram one or two hours per day CEO and program managers for a semester for the entire in setting weekly production goals for employees. Employ year. IBM-compatib- le are also identified and programs arranged to help them meet company standards. There are 12 programs available with individual learning goals. Students work in the areas they chose and know whatjob expectations are when they enter the program. "The program is especially good for those students planning on entering the business field, but it is also good for all students," Mr. Gardner said. "It's no longer a class but a business. Students become employees, and decisions are made as though they are business decisions." Mr. Gardner, who said he has experience as a business manager, said that the program requires students to be "The kids have to come up with ways of dealing with problems," he said. The program also involves ees needing help self-motivat- "motivational days" and weekly help sessions. Mr. Gardner is also considering having a weekly "dress-u- p day" where employees are asked to dress up as though it is a requirement of a real job. The employees are those who have been planning this week's open house, according to Mr. Gardner. The open house is scheduled for Nov. 11, and it begins at 1 p.m. with a keynote address by Dana Cox of Orangeville. Also, two of the program managers will offer information about the operation and function of the business. Two seminars will be offered-on- e on writing resumes and Information Systems Management Company advisor and CEO, Rodney Gardner, watches one on job interviews. They will be presented by college representatives. From 5 p.m., open tours will be conducted of the new facility, and refreshments will be served. All programs during the open house are open to the public. 3-- The program has been underway in the school since the first ofthe school year, and Mr. Gardner says that the "bugs" are being worked out. "After the first year, there will be fewer problems," he predicts. "The main problem this year has been finding the time to get programs set up. The construction was late in getting finished, and the office equipment was late in arriving." Like in the real business word, the Information systems Management Company has experienced a few "bugs," but like the real world, they are being dealt with. County, city combine forces to develop industrial park commission to advised includes By Larry W. Davis Progress editor CASTLE DALE- - Huntington City and Emery County are combining resources to develop a 17 acre industrial park on the north end of Huntington along SR-1An inter-locagreement between the county and the city was approved at a Nov. 3 county commission meeting. It calls for a $54,000 contribution from the county and a $54,000 contribution from the city. However, the city's portion includes some -- 0. al "in-kin- work as part of the contribution. The property will be pur- chased from Richard and Ronald VanWagoner with the county's portion of the funding coming from its capital projects fund. Rosann Fillmore, administrator of the Emery County Economic Development Council, said that the planning for the industrial park is being done by Utah State University's Landscape and Architecture Department at a minimal cost to the county. Planning also improvements along the highway on the north end of town adjacent to a dump. She also said that initial work at the industrial park will involve excavation. No installation of utilities will occur until tenants have been identified. A septic tank system is planned for sewage. Also, about two acres of "wetlands" have been identified on the west end of the park site, but Fillmore said that development will not involve the disturbing of the wetlands. County Attorney Mark Tan employees during a session at Emery High School. Photos by Darin Lancaster the ner make sure that the agreement indicates that the funds being used for this project are for public purposes and not for specific private business development. Earth work at the site is expected to get underway this Senior Tommy Eden enjoys working as an employee of the new business program at Emery High School. He is one of about 30 students enrolled in the course. TRANSMISSION REBUILD 771 E. Main, Price, UT Now Toll (Next to KFC) serving Emery County & 637-505- 9 other areas with Free Number All Quality Service Work Guaranteed Experience fall. Available for Transfer Bureau of Land Management Grazing Permits and State of Utah Grazing Leases 1 to April 15) AUMs Active State 442 AUMs AUMs Total 1,084.2 Nonbase Water Source: Dugout Allotment (November 960 AUMs Suspended BLM 1,040.0 Velasquez, unnamed spring located approximately 12 miles from San Rafael River. Iron Wash Allotment (November 1, to April 15) North Pasture: BLM 1,243.0 State 2M Total 1,272.6 AUMS AUMs AUMs State HM Total 1,774.5 Union Pasture: BLM 1660.0 State 151!) 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