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Show 3. Personal, physical, and mental health, and a desire to cooperate actively in solving community health and welfare problems. 4. The ability to communicate ideas effectively: the ability to read, to write, to speak, and to listen. 5. A progressive desire for continuous learning. 6. Methods of critical thinking for the solution of problems and for discrimination among values. 7. Desire for and the capacity for successful home and family living. 8. Satisfactory emotional stability: the ability to adjust to change, to understand oneself, and to participate socially with others. 9. Understanding of the common phenomena of the physical environment, and an appreciation of the implications for human welfare of scientific discoveries. 10. Understanding and enjoyment of literature, art, music, and other cultural activities, and the ability to participate in some form of expressive or creative activity. 11. Basic arithmetical and mechanical skills necessary in everyday life. 12. Choice of a suitable vocation and training leading toward an occupation which will yield an acceptable standard of living. CURRICULUM Aware of the educational needs of its students and the surrounding community, Weber College strives to maintain a flexible curriculum composed of in-class and out-of-class activities. In-Class Studies Departments of instruction at Weber College are grouped under seven major divisions, as follows: The Division of Business and Economics. Business Economics, Secretarial Training. The Division of Humanities. General Education, Art, English Language, Literature, and Speech; Foreign Languages, Music. The Division of Life Sciences. General Education, Bacteriology, Biology, Agriculture and Forestry, Botany, Home Economics, Nursing Education, Physiology, and Zoology. The Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. General Education, Chemistry, Geology and Geography, Mathematics, Engineering, Architecture, Photography, Physics, and Architectural and Engineering Technology. The Division of Physical Education. Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation. The Division of Social Sciences. General Education, Anthropology, History and Political Science, Orientation, Philosophy, Psychology and Education, and Sociology. The Division of Technical Education. Auto Body Reconditioning, Automotive Service and Repair; Carpentry, Joinery and Millwork; Commercial Art, Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanics, Industrial Arts, Machine Shop, Maintenance Mechanics, Refrigeration, Watchmaking, and Welding. Out-Of-Class Activities Participation in Extra-curricular activities provides students with experiences in democratic processes. Wholesome activities in cultural pursuits help enrich the lives of the participants, personally and socially. Working and playing with others in endeavors that are interesting and purposeful contribute to the improvement of character and personality. Student Government All members of the student body are encouraged to take part in the affairs of student government. Such participation enables students to gain an understanding of democratic processes and opportunities for the development of character, leadership, social responsibility, and good citizenship. Student government is organized into four divisions: 1. Associated Students of Weber College, Sophomore Class, and Freshman Class. 2. Associated Men Students, and Associated Women Students. 3. Board of Control. 4. Student committees, councils, and clubs. These organizations offer experience in voting, in running for office, in holding elective and appointive offices, and in representing campus organizations and functions in various student-body activities. (See Weber College Handy book.) Department-Sponsored Activities Many student activities are planned and sponsored by instructional departments of the college, as follows: The Departments of Art, Business, and Photography. Student publications. The Department of English Language, Literature and Speech. Student publications, debating, extempore and impromptu speaking, oratory, interpretative speech, drama, and radio. The Department of Music. Opera, oratorio, choir, and ensemble singing; orchestra, band, and choral and instrumental activities. The Department of Physical Education. Intramurals and intercollegiate football, basketball, swimming, wrestling, boxing, skiing, tennis, track, and field sports are designed to develop in the participant the qualities of initiative, |