■ General Information The Teacher Education Program at Weber State College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Associate Degree Program in Nursing Education is accredited by the National League for Nursing. The Electronics Technician Two-Year Program is accredited by the Engineers Council for Professional Development (ECPD). The Chemistry Department is accredited by the American Chemical Society. The Health Facilities Occupations Program is accredited by The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association. These are the national professional organizations that accredit these programs throughout the country. 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 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. Continuing Education and public service programs are conducted both on. and off the campus for adults in the Weber State College region. Classes, conferences, workshops, demonstration projects and practical research activities are generated as a result of the expressed personal needs of citizens and vocational needs of public service employees, city and county governmental units, and employees of industries and major defense installations. In addition, community development activities have generated interest and programs designed to meet civic needs of the communities and provide leadership and other educational programs for the low income and culturally different citizens. As a four-year college, Weber invites graduates from junior colleges and area schools throughout Utah. It will continue, of course, to serve its former community area comprising Box Elder, Davis, Morgan, and Weber counties. 24 General Information Objectives of the College The college operates within the framework of the Utah System of Higher Education and has received its role assignment from the Utah legislature and from the State Board of Higher Education. As provided by state law— "The object of the College shall be to teach branches of learning in the fields of the sciences and arts as may promote the liberal and practical education of students attending. The course of study therein shall be the first two years of college work. In addition, thereto, said College is hereby authorized and directed to offer four years of college work in vocational and technical training and industrial technology and is further authorized to provide four years of college work in the fields of arts and sciences, business, and education; to confer bachelor degrees in all of these fields; and to offer all necessary courses of study upon which such degrees are based. The first year of such upper division work is authorized for the school year 1962-63 and the second year of such upper division work is authorized for the school year 1963-64. Said school shall be maintained by the state." From the basis of this legislative mandate and from the role assignment by the State Board of Higher Education the faculty and administration have projected given specific goals which are being accomplished through instruction, research and developmental activities, community and extension services. Specifically the college seeks to provide: 1. Relevant general education for all students. 2. Four year curricula leading to baccalaureate degrees in the disciplines of the arts, the letters, and the sciences, in education, business and technology. 3. One and two year curricula in the health occupations, technology, and vocational fields. 4. Continuing education and adult programs, conferences and inservice training functions for the citizens of the community and of the state. ■ 5. Service to minority and disadvantaged members of our society through vocational and academic training. The college program is designed to implement these objectives through day school instruction, evening and summer school instruction, extra-curricular activities and through student service functions. 25