labs were located throughout the campus and assisted in providing much-needed computer access to Weber students. Decisions on which computers to buy with the tuition surcharge money and where to place them were made by an ad hoc faculty senate committee made up of students, faculty, and administrators. With the new computer labs, students had more opportunities on campus to become skilled in all aspects of computer use including using the computer for writing. In 1967, the first mainframe computer was installed at Weber to support central accounting, student records, and the payroll functions of the college. In 1974, a Digital Equipment Corporation KI10 was acquired which made computing available to multiple users in both the academic and administrative areas of the college. An increased use of computing facilities by faculty and staff and an explosion in computer technology brought about many changes during the past decade including the increased use of the PC (the personal computer). The college continues to rely heavily on computers and replacement costs as well as repair costs for computer equipment as well for other campus equipment is a major challenge for the future. Stewart Library patrons require continually updated information, and the library staff in 1979 began the installation of an online computer catalog and a circulation system for loaning books. Registration for classes at Weber had usually been accomplished in person, sometimes with long lines accompanying the process, but in 1985 computer assisted registration was begun and by 1987 registration by telephone began. In the Autumn of 1986, a variety of Saturday classes wereheld on campus which allowed another opportunity for continuing students to complete educational requirements. The Saturday classes proved so successful, that they were added to the curriculum on an on-going basis. Although Weber State Colleges offical ties with the Mormon Church had been cut in 1933 as the college became a state institution, the church continued its efforts to educate college students in the principles of Mormonism through an institute of religion and to involve students in church oriented activities through L.D.S.S.A. (Latter-day Saint Student Association). Religious activities, retreats and classes were sponsored at the Newman Center for Catholic and Protestant students. Greek Week held during Spring Quarter saw a large number of social activities including tug-of-wars, barbecues, dances, and bathtub races. Budget cuts, growth in student enrollments, and the needs of the community and society caused Weber to evaluate its programs and mission on an on-going basis, but particularly during the Nadauld administration. Some programs such as cosmetology, welding, and carpentry were cut entirely while other programs were redirected and or scaled down. During the 1987-1988 school year, there was an ongoing dialogue about the mission of the college and how it should be focused. Over the past century, the college had reworked its programs and faced financial and political problems. In doing so, the college evolved to meet the needs of the community and the state. The urban growth of Weber and Davis Counties gave the college enrollment growth and support, but being placed between the University of Utah and Utah State University continuallyexposed the college to budget squeezes in good years and pressure for large-scale program and budget reductions in years when the economy was on a downturn. Two undergraduate research conferences began to be hosted at Weber on an annual basis in the mid-1980s including the Western States Undergraduate Literature Conference and the Undergraduate Social Sciences Research Conference. Founders Day celebrated during May of 1987 included the unveiling of a bronze casting of a wildcat on the plaza northwest of the Browning Center for the Performing Arts. The sculpture titled Wildcat Country was the work of David W. Jackson, a Weber graduate and noted artist and was donated by the John Lindquist family. A second casting was later installed at the Dee Events Center. As part of Founders Day, Webers womens volleyball team began a tradition of playing a match against a celebrity mens team. Handicapped students from the Schools for the Deaf and Blind and from the Weber School District were invited to the campus during May of 1987 to fish for 400 trout that had been released in the Lindquist Plaza pond and this became an annual tradition. A planning committee for the College Centennial celebration was formed in 1985 with alumni president Sharon Collins Young serving as general chairman. A year-long calendar of events, officially beginning with the 1988 commencement exercises and concluding in June of 1989, were planned by the committee which consisted of representatives from administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community. On Saturday, October 24, 1987, the Mt. Ogden hike for Weber College students and faculty which was initiated in 1922 was commemorated by a hike to the top of Mt. Ogden by 40 hikers under the direction of Gary Willden. As the hikers rested at the summit, President Nadauld made some remarks concerning the tradition and those who had been involved in its beginnings. Homecoming Week in October of 1987 included honoring the contributions of prominent alumni as well as the Presidential Challenge 5K Race which had begun during the Brady administration and was continued by President Nadauld. As the college approached its 100th birthday, reflections of the past and images of the present mingled with thoughts of the future. In 1889, Weber began with two employees - a teacher and a principal who also taught. In 1988 the college has 1055 employees with about half of them holding faculty rank. From less than 100 students who were preparatory and high school students in 1889, the college now has more than 12,000 students. One of Webers strengths over the years has been the quality of its faculty. Faculty members continue to teach students in both beginning and advanced classes. Faculty research is published and displayed and includes articles, books, textbooks, paintings, musical compositions, and laboratory experiments. From satellites to Shakespeare, and from training in respiratory therapy and electrical engineering technology to accounting, psychology, and family life, Weber students and faculty examine the world of learning in the past, the present, and the future. In order to support quality education and academic development, the area of Academic Support was established in 1981 and administered by the assistant (later associate) vice president for academic