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Show HMmiiiihiiliwnitirmminriittintftrfniinnMHrtffntmifwr Dixie College Celebrates National TRIO On February 24, some staff and faculty members at Dixie College celebrated a new holiday National TRIO Day. Unlike the Fourth of July, ST. GEORGE and graduation counseling and participate in groups that provide support in helping them achieve goals. All of this would not be possible without TRIO." there weren't any parades, Dan Rather didn't mention it on the evening news, State said that each year the celebration, because of it, and if you happened to be at home rather than at work that day, it's only because the celebration was continuation and improvement become more important to the nation's interest. and Federal offices won't close called on a Saturday. Donna Dillingham-Evandirector of the academic service center at Dixie, said that understanding what National TRIO Day means is a start toward s, understanding the philosophy and goal of several important programs at the college. Bound, "Upward Academic Service, and Student Support Services are all important programs at Dixie College which are funded by TRIO," said Dillingham-Evans- . "In these areas, students have an opportunity to enhance their education, obtain scholarships Dillingham-Evan- s programs, and associations their which support "Profound demographic changes are occurring in the United States," she noted. "By the year 2000, one third of America's population will be from minority groups. More is there importantly, considerable evidence to suggest that the country's standard of living is hinged to the education of that minority." Student Support located in the Academic Support Center offers qualified students Services, tutoring, accommodations, and special services. Dillingham-Evan- s said that some examples of these services are: Spring Registration Spring Quarter registration is now underway at Dixie College. Touch-ton- e registration began yesterday, March 1st and will continue March 14th, through according to Dell Taylor, registrar. "Dixie College enrollment continues to grow," said Taylor. "Winter Quarter was up nearly 200 students over the same quarter a year ago and we expect Spring, Quarter to follow that same growth trend. In addition to the familiar classes, new offerings will be available this Spring, For those who would like firsthand experience in a Spanish culture, Spanish 290 will take students to Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Students will be living with Mexican families and will be involved in several group activities for approximately one week. In the Business and Trades Division, Commercial Foods continues to offer new classes each quarter in the Restaurant Program. Management Also, the Co-o- p education program has been in a bigger and better way. A student can now get college credit for work experience pertaining to their chosen field. Those who have a Macintosh computer at home, at school, or work, will be happy to note that CIS 101, to Introduction Microcomputers, will be taught on the Macintosh this quarter, in addition to the usual offering on the IBM compatibles. In the Fine Arts Division, Art 141 and 241, Life Drawing, will be taught for the first time in the evening by renowmed local artist, Del Parson. In this course, fundamentals of drawing from a live model will be explored. Tbe PE. Department reports that the racquet ball courts have been refurbished and are ready for Spring For a complete listing of all Spring Quarter classes, a course schedule may be purchased at the Dixie College Bookstore, or at the Lifelong Learning Center on campus. hiring individuals to walk A1 with blind students, assist the purchase instruments to help the hearing and sight impaired, handicapped, V 4 i reader services for the visually impaired, articulation between Dixie and four year institutions by bridging with other student support services such as at SUSC or Weber State. and Counseling tutoring services are also provided in math, reading, biology, chemistry, psychology even music, whatever is required. Tutoring can be on an individual as well as small group basis. It can run the gamut of anything Dixie College offers. Dillingham-Evan- s explained the program is also active in other activities such as helping to procure glasses for pariticpants who are in need main purpose is to support students to the successful completion of a degree. four-uye- "We can do almost anything," she said. "The only thing we don't do is Dixie Faculty and Staff, Jonathan Morrell, McDonald, Paula Soderqulst, Sug Camerath, give money." On the other hand, Upward Bound, under the direction of Jonathan Morrell, does provide qualified students with scholarships and classes to assist in their education. "It is the responsibility of Upward Bound to bring students on to college campuses across America," said Morrell. "We try to provide students an environment to help make their education successful. We have a variety of classes Betsy Burrfa, Donna Dilllngham-Evamand Claudlne Cooper, celebrate Morrell statec both Student Service Upward Bound stri provide cultural ennc experiences. This were purchased Dixie College Series, students to go for sponso-giv- reading club.ifc Charge it says the Dixie Alumni Association. On the Dixie Sun Bank began sponsoring a visa card for Dixie College Alumni and supporters. The visa card is exclusively for alumni and supporters. The Dixie Spirit Visa Card has a lower interest rate than most visa cards, and one half of the proceeds go towards The Dixie Spirt The Alumni Card is a great opportur Association is active in many students to begin their' Dixie events and strives to There are better the Dixie spirit. The requirements that visa card has an annual fee of but Sun Capital $15.00, and $5.00 of this fee will be aware each also goes towards the Alumni needs. Association. According to P Students can obtain an Mundt, President of the application for the card at Sun Alumni Association Capital Bank in St. George, or purpose of the visa ca' drop by tbe Alumni house Association is to "keep p across from the feelings about Dixie Administration Bldg. the school." the Alumni c p FOR SALE For your living room needs Love seat, chair, and couch Herculor fabric beige with blue and gold on zig zag design $150.00 or best offer Chris or Melanie 628-712- 2 Ca Association. James Curtis Staff Write. February all free acitivities are participants a b: social base, such as discussion groups Dixie Alumni Association Visa 1 Natrona offered in both the su: and regular school yea' for Upward Bound stude HELP Wanted ATTENTION - HIRING Government jobs - Utah area $17,840.00 - $69,485 Call Ext. R 18966 ATTENTION - GOVERNMENT SEIZED VEHICLES from $100.00 Fords, Mercedes, Corvette, Cheveys Ext. A 1896E Surplus Buyers Guide ATTENTION - GOVERNMENT HOMES from $1005 (U - repair). 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