Campus Clips Help Select Honorees Besides the 19 new slots alloted by last year’s legislative session, 22 new A call for input into the selection of persons to be awarded honorary degrees from Weber State at the filled. the Forty-one new full-time faculty members have been hired this year. full-time replacements are on campus, with several positions yet to be Robert B. Smith, vice president of academic affairs, said that Weber State has had nearly one-half the growth in student enrollments in the state of Utah among all the institutions of higher learning. He said we could have utilized 60 new faculty. Oe aiaias: Bee ’ Don Spainhower, The new faculty members are impressive in their credentials and eee represent 20 states and 4 countries. former Two assistant academic vice presidents have been added to aid Dr. Robert B. Smith: Dr. Marie Kotter, professor of medical technology, School of Allied Health Sciences, WSC, and Dr. Emil O. Hanson, of the office of Admissions and Records. college relations director and veterSe et eed an Wildcat sportscaster, has retumed to Weber State as developYment officer. He replaces Peter Maughan, who took a position with Ballet West as director of develop- School of Education gets new Dean. Dr. Richard V. Jones replaces Dr. Blaine P. Parkinson as Dean of the School of Education. Dr. Jones comes to Weber from Moorhead State University in Minnesota where he was a ph ment. Spainhower’s association with WSC began in 1963 as the sports information director until Dean of Educational and Regional Services. 1972 . when he took on new responsibilities as the director of college ‘relations. The business world lured him ‘away in 1978 to take a position as Jyice president of advertising and public relations at Mr. Mac Clothirs in Salt Lake City and the last three years as a timeshare manager ‘and salesman for Sweetwater. “While my experiences in business were rewarding, I found I missed the exciting challenges and )} lifestyle associated with a position at Weber State College. I’m most happy to be back. I feel at home at | Weber State and pledged to serve ‘tothe best of my ability in my new “assignment,” he said. Dean Hurst, WSC vice president ively lent it hed ing “ac. | for college relations, said that } Spainhower will coordinate all fundrising efforts for the college from the private sector including such J things as annual giving campaigns, foundation grants, corporate and J business gifts as well as gifts from 7 individual donors. ter- the 1ew In addition to acting as - of the WSC Development comprised . citizens that receive benefit of the college. Hurst said, ‘“‘Mr. of money Fund, 24 a local for the j\position. He is well known and respected in the community and his of the — oe ee cee ce ee ee om pes ak wh at eee ere eee ee ee A ee eee ee ee ment office.” Spainhower said he is very happy ‘}to be back in Ogden. He and his ‘\wife, residents of the area for over | 20 years, really love the area, the ee . dl age ee knowledge college and community will bring a great deal of depth to the develop- urer —_— and people, and the quality of life here. “T feel I can be more productive ‘ina job that someone or something, ‘such as Weber State, benefits by,” that while he said. He added working for WSC he saw the greatest growth the college has experienced, and said he feels close to the ‘campus because of his involvement in its growth. “T appreciate the opportunity of working here -- and am here to serve the college in seeking funds for continued growth,’’ he conclud- ed. dining -- and a sandwich bar with 48 different sandwiches are some of the commencement Institutional came Council at from their regular meeting September 9. “Particular attention should be given by alumni and faculty members alike to aid the Institutional Council in selecting those who have been of particular service to the college, community, state and nation,’’ said WSC H. Brady. An early President, deadline Rodney of November 30 was noted by Mrs. Gwen Williams, chairman of the selection committee. Anyone wishing to make a nomination may submit the name, to- gether with the reasons why person should be selected, to: the Mrs. Gwen Williams, Chairman Honorary Degrees Committee o/o President Rodney H. Brady Weber State College Ogden, UT 84408 changes he is making. School of Business announces the appointment of Dr. Allen F. Simkins as the associate dean of the school to assist Dean Sterling W. Sessions. Growth in enrollments in the school have necessitated the change. Funding for the new School of Business building is “on-line,” together with one and one half million dollars in private funds, which will make ground-breaking possible this year, and completion scheduled for the winter of ‘83. WSC was selected over 50 other colleges to train 25 Saudi Arabian students in a special two-year computer maintenance technology program sponsored by their government at a cost of $450,000. Approximately $100,000 of the money will be used for new electronic equipment as a start for a new computer engineering technology department. Habeeb Ghatala, a former WSC employee, now working for the Saudi Arabian Government, contacted Dr. Candadia Seshachari of the English department and Mr. Newel Cutler, chairman of the electronic engineering technology department, to see if they would be interested in applying for the training program -- Seshachari to direct a program in technical English to prepare the students, the Cutler’s department to give them the technical skills. Atlas of Utah Spainhower ' | brings a wealth of experience to the enthusiasm new bakery, an expanded menu for the skyroom -- with late Friday night the college development. officer, Spainj hower will be the executive director ‘Tfoundation WSC adds a Chef. Chef Richard Hofmann, graduate of the famous Chevermont Chef’s School in France, now heads WSC food services. A 1981-82 The first full-dress Utah atlas ever published will come off the press in December of this year, as the combined effort of Weber State College and Brigham Young University Press. Three WSC professors, together with contributions of 65 other scholars throughout the state, have made this work the most comprehensive of its kind. Utilizing nearly 400 maps, graphs, and diagrams -this volume depicts the land and natural resources, the climate, the people (past and present), the economy, and the recreational resources of Utah. . The Atlas of Utah goes one step further to provide information unique to the state, in sections on ancient and recent history, religion, mineral resources, wild game hunting, outdoor recreation, and more. Deon C. Greer, director of the project and professor of geography at WSC, began the project four years ago on a grant from the Utah Bicentennial Commission. As he worked on the project it grew so big that a year ago he secured an additional grant from the Four Corners Commission, and this year WSC, has added plete the project. funding to com- In addition to Dr. Greer, the staff working on the atlas includes Dr. Wayne L.Wahlquist, editor, and Dr. Klaus D. Gurgel, cartographic editor. A full-time cartographer, Dale Broadhurst, has been hired, and photography was done by Gary B. Peterson, a well-known Utah photographer who specializes in landscape photography. The handsome volume can be ordered through the Office of College Relations - 1011, Weber State College, Ogden, UT 84408, Pre-publication price (if ordered before November 1, 1981) is $37.50, plus tax. The Atlas will sell for $49.50 after that date. SS Dear Readers, Except for a few initials carved on trees, my first published work was the “gossip column” of the South Sevier High School newspaper. My single column was by far the most popular part of the paper (which says nothing for my journalistic ability), which gave me the confidence I needed to join the newspaper staff at Southern Utah State College and pursue journalism as a Career. I received a B.A. degree in communications from Weber State, and needless to say -- am delighted to be working for the college in this position. It is my hope to make the pages of the Comment just as relevant and interesting to you as my first writing experience was to my high school friends. With an empty nest at home, except for my adored husband Doug and a few comings and goings of the kids at college, I can devote much of myself to the task, and will appreciate your “‘comments” back to me, pro and con, and your input to make this publication truly a reflection of you, the alumni of Weber State College. Sincerely, Carol Hinckley, Editor Comment Weber State College - 1011 Ogden, UT 84408 (801) 626-6566 Page 9