General Information Weber State College High School Debate Tournament for secondary students from Utah and surrounding states, Regional Science Fair for secondary students co-sponsored by Weber State College science departments and the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, and Weber State College Region Two Foreign Language Fair for secondary students sponsored by the Weber State College Foreign Language Department cooperating with the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. 3. Guidance The college implements the objectives through a guidance program which is a cooperative effort of student personnel, faculty, and administration. Through the Admissions and Testing Service, the college admits all high school graduates, or equivalent, who demonstrate their ability to profit from and succeed in the programs offered at Weber State College. The Academic Advising and Registration Service is designed to assist the student in choosing an appropriate major and program of studies. The Counseling Service assists students to adjust to college and to face problems connected with behavioral or emotional conflicts. The Scholastic Standards Service assists students who are experiencing difficulty in maintaining a suitable grade point average. The Placement Service provides the opportunity for students to be interviewed by business firms, school districts, and other employing agencies who extend offers of employment to graduating students. It also assists students to obtain part- time employment to provide financial aid in meeting college expenses. AWARDS—The College supports a system of awards to stimulate participation in out-of-class activities, to encourage maximum achievement in a student's chosen field, and to recognize and promote outstanding services to the college. Awards are granted for leadership, service, and achievement on four levels: exceptional, outstanding, meritorious, and commendable. Recommendations for awards are made by the instructional departments through the Deans of Schools and are directed to the Awards and Honors Committee, composed of faculty and student representatives. Contributing also to the achievement of college objectives are the following programs: 46 General Information WEBER STATE COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION—The Continuing Education Division serves the needs of the adults and youth of the Ogden area who desire courses for personal improvement or who wish to increase their skills for occupational efficiency. It also serves those students who find it expedient to attend evening classes instead of day classes. The counseling service of the day school is available to students of the Continuing Education Division. WEBER STATE COLLEGE SUMMER SCHOOL—Summer School at Weber offers a full quarter of work. It is designed to serve the needs of the following: 1. High School Graduates who recognize the importance of securing additional academic training before entering the Armed Services, who wish to make up deficiencies before entering medical, dental, or engineering schools, or who wish to prepare for positions. 2. Adults who wish educational guidance, training, or general self-improvement. 3. College men and women who desire to accelerate completion of an academic degree. 4. Veterans who wish to take advantage of their GI schooling opportunities. 5. Employees who wish to improve their vocational skills. OFF-CAMPUS TRAINING—The off-campus training program has grown out of the needs of workers and employers of the Weber State College area. This program is designed to teach occupational skills on the job and offer theoretical and technical instruction. The college cooperates with the various military installations in planning and presenting specific courses of instruction. SUPERVISORY TRAINING —Weber State College has for a number of years, in cooperation with industry, the military installations and other governmental agencies, offered specific supervisory training courses designed to improve and upgrade the positions of managers, supervisors, and foremen. Each course is planned to give specific information to the organization and workers concerned. Time, place, and credit hours are arranged for each program. Finally, the community itself, with its broad cultural, economic, social, and geographical advantages, helps the College realize its objectives. Students share these advantages in many ways: 1. The businesses, shops, and industries of Ogden City provide outstanding opportunities which enable stu- 47