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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1976 Page Eight The Badge Utah Bicentennial Medal Questionnaire Reveals Utah Faculty Profile The typical University of Utah professor spends a majority of time in the classroom, is anxious to improve 'instructional skills, dislikes grading and testing and welcomes student evaluations. Thats a portion of the profile emerging from responses by 650 faculty members to a questionnaire submitted by U academic planners to glean information about teachers concerns, needs and problems. An overseer of the project, Dr. Joyce Newman, says the survey dispels a number of negative myths about the likes, dislikes and work habits of college professors. Nearly 72 percent of the respondents said they are highly interested in improving their courses and instruction, about one fourth are somewhat interested and only two percent expressed little or no interest. The survey notes that nearly 50 percent of the faculty members spend two thirds of their time teaching and 68.2 percent are in the classroom at least half the time. One of the major complaints from the respondents (67 percent) is that heavy course loads, nonteaching and responsibilities frequent in course changes assignments inhabit their improvement efforts. The study was funded by the U Teaching Innovations Committee, which is chaired by Dr. Newman, assistant professor of music. She said more than 50 percent of the queried faculty responded. There was a near-eve- n distribution bed tween tenured and personnel. The picture that emerges, Dr. Newman said, is that of a faculty, a faculty that is interested in teaching, a faculty which has concern for students and their needs. The findings will be taken another step forward Sept. 24 when a series of seminars will be held on the U campus for further development of the ideas and concerns expressed by the faculty. Approximately 75 percent of the respondents expressed approval of programs wherein students evaluate their teaching skills, but urged that students personalities and only assess job competence and teaching effectiveness. Grading students (70.8 percent) and testing students (40.3 percent) were listed by U professors as their non-tenure- two most distasteful responsibilities. Among the areas of instruction providing the most pleasure were group discussions (77.7 percent), answering questions. (68.8 percent), lecturing (62.9 percent) and tutoring (62.8 percent). The study, according to Dr. Newman, demonstrates that senior or long time faculty members are equally as concerned with and development as are the newcomers. An age category breakdown shows the highest percentage . of response to the questionnaire was by professors 51 to 65 years old. Asked for their suggestions on what assistance might be offered to sharpen their teaching skills, 40 percent of the professors urged that they be advised about new instructional approaches and 24.2 percent suggested that evaluation plans be designed for courses and programs. Nearly 44 percent of the respondents urged the development of seminars, workshops and newsletters to make them aware of successful instructional approaches used by their colleagues on campus. The professors also suggested that, alongside salary increases and faculty .advancement, teaching abilities should be publicly recognized in the department or college. . . They also favor release time for faculty as part of programs to support teaching innovations and an expanded University program of outstanding techer. self-improvem- concerned KTcAitf h BMo SAtOfir g A SOffrTo fVlE, Camp is so important to crippled youngsters. We know. helps the handicapped 365 days every year! Send your gift to the UTAH EASTER SEAL SOCIETY 4868 So. State Murray, Utah FKt 1 HKHMY StfTTT OKCUBTS HONE a very valuable keepsake after the Bicentennial is over. The medallions are being sold through Utah banks (members of the Utah Bankers Association) as a public service for the Bicentennial come One key element of the automo- tive industry that has been immune to high and low cycles in the nations economy has been the service repair segment. All during the recent recession of 1974-7- 5 the demand for first rate automotive mechanics continued at a peak level. The thousands of delership service departments and the even greater number of independent repair shops across the nation will concede that the battle to keep over a hundred million cars operating is a long way from being won. an However, organization launched only four years ago is making headway. Its the National Institute ' for Automotive Service Excellence. Within a few months, and in 1976 for sure, NIASE will announce that 100,000 mechanics have successfully completed at lease one of eight Institute exams. That figure also represents at least 350,000 tests that have been passed. I would be disappointed if we failed to double the number of NIASE certified mechanics in this country to 200,000 in the next two years, Herbert S. Fuhrman, president of NIASE and a former official of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, told the Automotive Information Council. The Institute, originally funded by the automotive industry, now pays its own way on registration' ($10) and test fees ($7 per test) paid by mechanics seeking certification in one or more of the following categories: engine repair, automatic transmission, manual transmission and rear axle, front end, brakes, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning and engine tune up. Tests are given each spring and fall on predetermined dates and applicants must take the exams under supervision at designated locations. The examinations are given by the highly respected Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey. Fuhrman said that the program received a tremendous lift a year member ago when the American Automobile Association conducted a pilot test of AAA certified facilities in the Washington, D. C., area and Orlando, Florida. AAA has indicated it will go nationwide. observance. C3SGE0 GS3ZD (HESS) 0330 Graphics Auto Trades Metal Trades Business & Management e Electronics & Electricity e Health Occupations Construction Trades e Service Occupations e Secretarial Education & Computer Take a Step in the Right Direction! Representative. Out of town, 524-402- 6. call collect. We Need a MANAGER From Your Area Home Parties the fastest growing party plan in America needs Councilors and Managers from your area. No investment is required. CALL COLLECT For Complete Details 6 0 or PLAN TO ATTEND OUR SPECIAL MEETING at SALT LAKE HILTON SAT. AUG. 14 10 a.m. Leisure 376-448- 376-163- -- 299:3411 Call Sorensen said, preciate the assistance of the banking industry in making them available in cities throughout the state. Public demand for Utahs official Bicentennial medallion has been brisk this year, but Bicentennial spokesmen report a limited supply of medallions is still available. The medallion was minted by the Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission (UARBC) as thf official commemorative of the Bicentennial celebration in the State of Utah. Director Executive said Richard P. Sorensen 2,000 silver medals and 15,000 bronze medals were minted. When theyre gone, he said, no more will be minted. We expect they will be UARBC The antique medals, in bronze and silver, are I1 inches in diameter. The fine silver medal is $20 and the bronze is $3. A third medal is also available for collectors and is being sold directly by the Bicentennial Commission. It is a 2Vi inch, fine silver medallion, available only by special order. It sells for $80. The design on the obverse (front) side of the medallion is of a Mormon pioneer family - father, mother and child - depicted kneeling in reverence. The father holds a shovel, signifying the difficult work and fortitude necessary to cultivate Utahs vast virgin wilderness. The Great Seal of the state of Utah appears on the reverse. At the center is a shield pierced by arrows. Under the arrows is the state motto, Industry. Beneath the motto is a beehive with sego lilies on either side. An American eagle is perched above the shield with an American flag draped on each side. On the outer edge of the reverse is printed, Utah American Revolu- tion Bicentennial. For additional information and a free brochure, write the Utah American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, Room 409, State Capitol, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114. -- Utah Traffic Fatalities Lowest in 13 Years 17-milli- on positions in the Combat Arms. Learn Infantryman, Armor Crewman or Field Artillery Crewman skills and answer the- - personal challenge of the Combat Arms. For information on qualifications call your local Army Mr. Since the medallion was created especially for the Bicentennial commemoration here in Utah, we ap- ARMY COMBAT ARMS -The U.S. Army has immediate openings for men to fill 0320 e of Excellence is Still Available i Traffic fatalities for 1975 were the lowest in 13 years, reports the Insurance Information Institute. The Institute says that last year 46.000 persons lost their lives on Americas highways, the lowest since 43,564 Americans lost their lives in 1963. However, the Institute says that the trend is reversing. National Safety Council statistics report that traffic fatalities for the first five months of 1976 are on the increase 17,230 as compared with 26,970 fatalities in the same period last year. While fatuities dropped one per cent from 1974 to 1975, economic loss, injuries and. total accidents increased 18.6 per cent, 7.4 per cent and 4.8 per cent, respectively. The Institute estimates that 4.978.000 persons were injured in 24.887.000 automobile accidents in 1975. These statistics represent a reversal of the trend which produced lower accidents and injury rates during 1974, the energy crisis year, the Institute said. The economic loss by the 24.9 million auto accidents exceeded $36 billion compared with 23.7 million auto accidents costing $30 billion in 1974. The Institute said its projections or almost show that 9.2 per cent of the more one of every ten than 42 million drivers involved in accidents had been drinking. Also, drivers under the age of 25, although they make up only about one quarter of all drivers, represented more than one third of the drivers involved in accidents. The estimated economic loss is based on accident reports from selected states. The estimate takes into account such factors as property damage, medical and funeral expenses, lost wages, legal fees and service costs of insurance. While the losses are paid largely through insurance companies, the Institute pointed out that the ultimate cost falls upon those who pay insurance premiums. 1869 Circus to Raise Money For MRAU The Mental Retardation Association of Utah will again sponsor the 1869 Circus to raise money for programs benefitting Utahs mentally retarded citizens, announced MRAU Executive Director Elaine Sharp. The sixth annual fund raising event will be held at the Utah Technical College parking lot in Provo on August 16 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The circus will then move to the parking lot of the Fashion Place Mall, 181 East 6100 South, Murray. There, the August 17 show will begin at 6:00 p.m. On August 18 performances are t 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The circus will then play in Ogden on August 19 at the Sears parking lot, 36th and Wall Avenue. The show times are 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The intimate, one tent affair features acrobats, clowns, jugglers and other entertainers in authentic 19th Century costumes, side shows, and trained animal acts. The traditional ringmaster, drum and organ music, cotton candy and balloons help to recreate the nostalgic atmosphere associated with the old time circus. Admission tickets may be purchased from MRAU offices or at the gate. Tickets are $1.00 for children, $2.50 for adults and $8.00 for a family ticket. An eight dollar donation will also allow eight handicapped persons to attend the circus as your guest. |