1950 The central section of the entrance-way to the new Weber College campus was completed. The entire project was financed by a $25,000 contribution from the Ogden Rotary Club. 1951 Stadium construction was commenced on the new campus. 1952 The Weber College Advisory Board was organized under the sponsorship of President Dixon and by agreement of the State Board of Education. 1953 A two-year nursing program was initiated on an experimental basis under the sponsorship of Columbia University. The new stadium was first used. 1953 William P. Miller succeeded Henry A. Dixon as President. A special session of the Utah State Legislature voted to return Weber College to the LDS Church. This action was placed before the people in November 1954 on a referendum and the people voted overwhelmingly to keep Weber College a state institution. 1954 The first four buildings were completed. Instruction began on the new campus at Harrison Boulevard and 37th Street. 1955 The Legislature provided an additional 22 acres for the new campus and $525,000 for the Technical Education Building. 1957 The new Technical Education Building and Stores Building were completed on the Upper Campus. Some funds were appropriated by the Legislature to initiate work on a new gymnasium building on the Upper Campus. Funds were also appropriated for the purchase of 29 acres of additional land adjoining the Upper Campus on the south. 1959 The Technical Division occupied the new building on the Upper Campus. President Miller and his family moved into the new president's home at 4012 Harrison Blvd., which was included with the Ferrin property the college purchased. Initial steps were taken leading to the construction of a Union Building. 1959 The Legislature enacted legislation making Weber a four-year college. The Legislature also authorized funds for the purchase of 15 additional acres of land and for starting construction of the new gymnasium. The basketball team won the National Junior College Championship. 1961 The Union Building was completed. The Gymnasium Building was started. The legislature authorized funds for construction of the 22 first part of an auditorium-fine arts building to cost $1.8 million. 1962 The new Gymnasium Building was placed in operation beginning autumn quarter. Construction began on the first part of the Auditorium-Fine Arts Building. The legislature authorized changing the college name to Weber State College. Construction was begun on the first dormitories on the new campus. The first Junior Class was enrolled. 1963 The name of Weber College was changed to Weber State College. The old gymnasium on the Lower Campus was turned back to the Church. 1964 The first senior class was enrolled. The first commencement as a four-year school took place. Accreditation Weber State College has been accredited since 1932 by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. The Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools is the same organization which accredits all higher institutions in the states of this region of the United States. Weber State College is also a member of the American Council on Education. The Four-Year State College As a four-year state institution cooperating with the people, Weber State College ascertains educational needs and organizes programs to meet them. Through day and evening classes, educational opportunities are made available to both youth and adults. To provide for their professional, vocational, and cultural needs, the College offers the following programs: 1. Academic and vocational curriculums meeting baccalaureate degree requirements. 2. One and two-year curriculums in the vocations preparing students for positions in business and industry upon completion of required courses at Weber State College. 3. An adult program organized primarily for personal improvement and occupational efficiency. 4. A counseling program to guide students into major fields compatible with their aptitudes and interests and also with occupational opportunities. The adult education courses are operated day and evening both on and off the campus. The major adult enrollments are in extended day and evening classes conducted on the campus. Off-campus classes are organized chiefly for public service employees of nearby city and county governmental units and for employees of major defense installations and firms in the Ogden area. The off-campus program has grown out of the needs ot 23