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Show A4 NEWS Getting an education just got easier By Paula Rogel Staff Writer UVU is expanding again, all the way to Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Beginning this summer, students can enjoy the convenience of an additional campus: UVU North at Thanksgiving Point, located upstairs in the new Mountainland Applied Technology College (MATC) at 2301 West Ashton Blvd. in Lehi. The Office of Extended Studies coordinates off-campus sites to give students opportunities to obtain their education through non-traditional times and locations. According to Ruth Gowans, Manager for OffCampus Programs, MATC invited UVU to use the building. "It's a good partnership for both entities," Gowans said. "We're both trying to serve students." Over 400 students were attending evening courses at the Lehi Junior High site, but it had little parking and classes were held in trailers. With the move to the new building, Extended Studies is now able to offer day and summer courses as well as new classrooms. "We're extremely ecstatic about this move," Gowans said. "It's a great location, a beautiful building and a good fit for us," This summer Extended Studies is offering 22 courses, which include a wide variety from American Civilization to Writing. All courses are 1000 and 2000 level courses that fill General Education requirements. Students will also be able to fulfill the coursework needed for an Individualized Associate Degree. According to Gowans, students can be assured classes will be taught by great instructors. She said many hours were spent looking at evaluations and making sure students were happy with the instructors who have been chosen to teach at UVU North. Tuition is the same as the main campus and based on the number of credit hours. However, resident tuition is offered to everyone registering for summer classes. Student fees are not charged for classes held at offcampus locations but there is a $52 course fee charged for each class. Students will enjoy free parking at UVU North during the summer but officials are watching the impact the increased traffic will have on the campus before determining the future of parking fees. Although there is not a computer lab available for student use at the new campus, it does offer wireless Internet access. Currently, a cafeteria is open during the day and the hours may be extended with the increase in the number of students and night classes. Registration has already started for Summer 2011 through UVLink and classes are beginning to fill. Fall 2011 will see an expansion of courses with a total of 39 offered, including two 3000 level classes. The UVU North campus offers more options for students at the north end of the valley. Lyndi Bone/UVU Review Blood Drive Tuesday April 19 er" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Grande Ballroom dB MO et"- For those who would like to donate they can call the Volunteer and Service Learning Center at 801-8638786 or email them at volunteer@uvu.edu . %Prow '41167 44- Requirements for Donating: 4.11111p. -Must weigh at least 110 pounds -Be at least 17 years old -It must be more than 56 days since last blood donation 1111P111111ft 4 UVU UTAH *4‘ ■••-■41 4 II I.WdN EXTENDED STUDIES 14 VALLEY UNIVERSITY Thanksgiving Point I NISI IN 11 FOR A LIMITED TIME 49C VALUE BEAN E CHEESE TOM OPEN 24 HOURS UVU North UVU North DEL TACO MAP NOT TO SCALE Westlake • Located at Westlake High School Thanksgiving Point • Located on the 3rd floor of the new in Saratoga Springs. MATC Building in Lehi. • Evening classes available. • Daytime and evening classes. • Classes begin Fall 2011. • Classes begin Summer 2011. E. UNIVERSITY PKWY. 1055 S. State St., Orem, UT 84097 1301-229-1099 3 Regular Tacos, One Low Price! I Coupon #31. Please present coupon upon ordering. One coupon per person per visit. Limit 1 offer per cou • • www.uvu.edu/extend pon. Prices may vary. Not valid with any other offer, I discount or coupon. Customers pay all applicable sales • tax. No cash value.Valid only at participating locations I Expires 5/31/11. Spo. with purchase of regular priced 5teak Er. Egg Burrito kea, „unio, • 4:00 Coupon #78. Please present coupon upon ordering. One coupon per person per visit. Limit 1 offer per coupon. Prices may vary. Not valid with any other offer, gi discount or coupon. Customers pay all applicable sales tax. No cash value.Valid only at participating locations. Expires 5/31/11. 1.1 Ell 02011 Del Taco LLC DTL-3081 |