| Show 2 — USAC BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 1 1953 Dr H A Dixon Accepts Challenge Dixon With Determination Confidence Three Weber Terms Twice before his recent term at Weber Dr Dixon headed the college once under the State board of education and once when it was operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints lie also has been superintendent of schools at Provo and for a time was in the banking business at Provo lie also was appointed by President Harry S Truman to the President’s Commission on Higher Education and was the only junior college official in the United States so honored Very recently President Dixon turned down a number of outstanding offers including the of all U S junior colleges as a member of the U S Board of Education Banking Experience In business Dr Dixon took over as managing vice president of the Farmers and Merchants bank in Provo when his father who was one of the bank’s founders died He directed affairs of the financial institution for eight years Since he took over the President’s chair in August Dr Dixon has made several announcements of policy that are significant He has announced that he favors giving the students a ‘‘wide berth” in the management and control of the Student Union He also favors having students on faculty committees and giving students more representation and voice in the affairs of the college announcements One of the most significant from the new president has been the declaration that there will be an easier and more advantageous flow' of public information and publicity from his office publicity that will be constructive in and all of the u-- ? a well-qualifie- O u $ pi V j“ E3 CJ MI pledge my undying loyalty energy training and judgment I possess to the welfare of this institution” With these voids Dr Henry Aldous Dixon accepted the posifion of president of Utah State Agricultural College and launched the institution on a new era an era that should see the college progress and prosper as it has never prospered before The Board of Trustees is to be commended for a wise choice in the appointment of Dr Dixon as the administrative head of Utah’s land grant for the position with college lie is a background of business training and experience in addition to a lifetime career in the field of education Ilarmonious Action The Board named Dr Dixon by acclamation which is a most hopeful sign Much of the past troubles developed because of poor liaison and misunderstandings between the board and the former president Dr Louis L Madsen It is not unreasonable to expect that the board will give its full confidence and support to a man whom they have appointed without a dissenting vote The US C has been through an extended period of difficult times which have left their mark on Students all concerned with the institutions faculty and administrators remember with regret the unfavorable publicity that was associated with the dismissal of Dean of Students Joseph II S mens and President Louis L Madsen last year There has been much bickering and misunder-sta- " ’!'g that has hampered the progress of the institution for many months Restoration Needed One of Dr Dixon’s first tasks is to completely restore confidence and high morale at the college We are convinced the Board of Trustees picked the logical man for the job As president of Weber colleeg in Ogden three different times the most recent from 1937 to 1953 Dr Dixon provided strong leadership and guidance when it was needed most He remarked upon assuming his new position that he hopes that Weber and the USAC can work together closely lie was an ardent champino for expanding Weber Junior college to a four-yecollege and he has worked hard for the new Weber campus which 'is almost ready for occupancy " r I ' o direc-tionsh- nature Kelly Recommendations Another item that will receive his attention and action will be adoption of recommendations in the Kelly Survey Commissoin Report which was made during a study of the college by Dr Fred Kelly of Washington D C All in all it looks as if the college is in excellent hands hands which will lead and guide the institution to new and higher achievements and glories in the coming years Expressing the sentiments of all who know and have faith in Dr Ilenry Aldous Dixon we say “Welcome to Utah State Mr President We’re glad you’re here and we hope that you will stay a long time!” -- ar Ready To Start School Again? It won’t be long now! That day is just around the corner Within a month many of you will be settling down to academie studies again with summer memories fading into the background For the freshmen there will be activities and excitement For the seniors there will be preparations for that graduation day For everyone there will be a wonderful year that promises to be the greatest in the history of the college You'll find many changs on the campus when you return— changes in the physical appearance of the buildings and grounds and changes in the administration and faculty A new president Dr Ilenry Aldous Dixon will be on hand to greet you and make you welcome There will also be a new dean of women dean of students business manager and public relations director and many new faculty members on hand to assist and advise you Landscaping Finished A building and remodeling program has been In operation this summer The temporaries north of the greenhouse are giving way to a modern agricultural science building while a men’s dorm will be started across fiom Lund Hall The landscaping program which was begun last spring will be complete! by the time school starts with the grounds around the Union building Widstoe Hall and north of Old Main planted with lawn and long-awaite- ip Utah State Agricultural College d Bulletin fun-pack- last-minu- full-scal- te not-far-o- ff e College Bulletins published by Utah State Agricultural College at Logan Utah issued monthly Vol 53 No 9 September 1953 Entered as second class matter September 10 1918 at the post office at Logan Utah under the Act of August 24 1912 Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided in Section 1103 Act of October 3 1917 Authorized August 22 1916 te shrubbery For those of you who have been debating whether to come back to Utah State this fall may we say that things have never looked brighter For you w'ho are new to our campus may we say that we’re sure you will find many worthwhile activities and studies here that will help prepare you to enjoy life even more Extra-Curricul- ar Jobs Gary Richardson and his wonderful group of student officers have been planning student affairs for the coming year and many student committees have ben meeting all summer to plan activities Editor Pat Williams has begun w'ork on the Buzzer and will be ready to welcome new staff members while Scribble Editor Ann Beus has plans made for the first literary magazine in December Many of you received the Blue Book which was issued earlier this summer and you all find a copy of Student Life waiting for jou each Thursday morning Remember registration begins Friday and Saturday Sept 25 and 2G and elasswork begins Monday Sept 28 See you then! Dr Dixon Orieniafion (Continued from Page 1) ized but the school does now' have a new campus that will be ready ater this year He is on the advisory committee of the lJ S Board of tlduca-tio- n and has been president of Chambers ot Commerce in both Provo and Ogden lie was also elected to the charter commission that drew up a city commission charter in Ogden three years ago President and Mrs Dixon who have been remodeling the president’s home on the college campus and expect to move in soon are the parents of three sons and three daughters (Continued from Page 1) Students’ tea Tuesday Sept 29 11 a m President’s convocation Dr Henry Aldous Dixon Wednesday Sept 30 7:30 p m activity night for Associated Women Students Pat Ilurrcn chairman Tuesday Oet 6 11 a m freshman assembly General chairman for freshman orientation week activities ' is Brent Hoggan Soon after fall quarter begins election will be conducted for freshman class officers including president vice president secretary and AWS representative Lillie Man On Campus ' Pens Greeting Dear Students: It is a pleasure and a privilege to send you a word of greeting I know that you are busy completing your summer w'ork preparatory to returning to the campus and we are busy putting the campus in condition greasing the registration machine and publishing the fall quarter schedule During your absence we have completely renovated the auditorium with new floors seats and the ceiling greatly improved north approach to the campus accepted bids for ah $800000 science building painted class- rooms and laboratories and takand shrubs — en care of the law-nthe campus is indeed beautiful Friendly Expression On Sunday August 16 more than 2000 people attended the President’s reception in the Union building Mrs Dixon and I were most happy and grateful to have so many students faculty alumni and friends of the college call We were particularly pleased when we realized that this was a tremendous expression of friendship for our great Utah State I wish you could have been present to feel th enthusiastic surge of good will — s many remarked that it was simply the famed Aggie spirit in rich abundance I am honored and delighted to work with you career Throughout my have enjoyed my association and contacts with students more tha nany other phase of my responsibility You will always have first priority in our plans activities and in our hearts Need For Activities Inasmuch as the development of intelligent citizenship (moral and legal) is the chief purpose for which tax money is spent I believe that this purpose is best achieved through the Assoicated Students and its affiliated organizations I no longer look upon student organizations and their activities as extracurricular but as an integral part of the institutional program I hope that the student officers and all of the students will join with the faculty to make our institution a mode! of democratic living where nothing unholy will enter that w'e can all work as a happy family in achieving these noble purposes I shall look forward to seeing you on September 25 Sincerely II A DIXON I ROIC Curriculum Chanced To Include Basic Courses Air Force and Army ROTC united are each initiating a new curriculum this fall according to President II A Dixon Both programs are of a generalized nature designed to develop leadership qualities which will benefit the student in civil life as well as in the military Students entering the Air Force General Army ROTC program as freshmen will receive courses in the fundamenStudents entering the Army tals of global geography inter- branch general program except national' military security and the national security organizations those entering the second year advanced course this fall will reelements of aerial warfare This basic course w'as designed ceive generalized instruction dewith two objectives in mind: 1st signed to prepare them for a comto interest the student in conin mission any of the numerous tinuing in AF ROTC and in ultiof the Army and arms a services mately making the Air Force career and second to prepare Determination of the arm him along lines that will prove of in which the students will service ree value whether he turns to civil life or becomes a be commissioned will be made member of the USAF at the end of the first year of The advanced course the advanced training Students the subjects covered in the will be allowed to indicate their basic program but concentrates choice and a board composed of on the principles of leadership both and military personnel management and the sciences re- members of the academic faculty lated to flying will make recommendations basThe majority of advanced ed on the training and skills the course students must be physical- student has acquired during his ly qualified for flying and upon first three years of college being commissioned enter flying Varied Program school Certain students majorin critical engineering fields ing The branch general program is will be accepted in the program to benefit both the studesigned if not qualified for flying dent and the service since the student will receive training which will fit him for a commisby Bibler sion in any of the arms of services of the Army Thus he will have opportunity to serve in a capacity for which he is best qualified rather than being limited to one of the specialized branches previously offered at Utah State Freshmen students entering college this fall will be afforded the opportunity to choose between tr long-rang- the Air Force and the Army RO programs and these choices will be honored insofar as the leeds of the respective services TC permit Registration Set (Continued from Page 1) students who have not had their physical eaminations table A will be placed in front of the Secretary’s office where students for may obtain appointments Buzzer pictures Registration schedule is as lows: C-- F am to 1 L-- A-- B 9 to 10 J-11 K pm 1 am 8 to 9 G-10 I to 11:30 am noon recess to 2 pm P-- S fol- am to 11 11:30 2 to 3 to 3:30 pm and pm latecomers 3:30 to 4 pm All new students should have submitted their college application form which is obtained from the high school principal This is mailed to the Registrar who preT--Z That s Burwell s chair Worllial We seated you alphabetically remember? inclusive 3 pares materials |
