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Show 22 WEBER COLLEGE - OGDEN, UTAH ASSOCIATED MEN STUDENTS Weber College Associated Men Students, which includes all men students of the College, directs the interests of men. In addition to a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, five freshmen councilmen are elected to the governing body of this organization. INTER-CLUB COUNCIL The Inter-Club Council, which consists of a president, secretary, one freshman and one sophomore representative from each social club, the Dean of Women, and the Dean of Men, supervises and controls all social club activities. The Council aims to (1) create good will and cooperation among the clubs; (2) unify effort in promoting worthwhile projects; (3) assist in organizing new social clubs with the aim of providing opportunity for membership for every student who desires to become affiliated with a social club in Weber College; (4) regulate club activities so that they will result in wholesome entertainment for their members; and (5) regulate rushing, pledging, and initiations of these social clubs. Student Activities The student activities program of Weber College prepares for social responsibility and leadership, and for appreciation of the cultural and aesthetic sources of enjoyment in leisure time. The Student Activities Committee consists of four faculty members and six student representatives who are responsible for calendaring all student activities, exclusive of athletics, and supervising all social activities. ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS Weekly assembly programs are prepared under the supervision and guidance of the Assembly Committee, who encourage programs that are educational and cultural in nature. Attendance at assembly is not compulsory. CLUBS Social clubs of the College encourage membership for only those students who show worthy school citizenship and good scholarship. Student membership is limited to students of junior college standing who carry ten credit hours of work with an average grade of C. Social clubs for women are Otyokwa, La Dianaeda, Chanodo, Tiki Kapa Kapa, Iota Tau Kappa, and Sophvita. Those for men are Excelsior, Phoenix, Frenisti. Sigma Delta Pi, Vikings, Skull, and Alpha Rho Omega. Service clubs are Whip Club, composed of outstanding sophomore women who work to support College activities and maintain College spirit; and Wildcat Club, composed of outstanding sophomore men who work for the same purpose as Whip Club in relation to the student body. Professional clubs, organized by students pursuing a major subject, are The Future Teachers of America, the Engineers Club, The English Club, The Sociology Club, The Business Club, The International Relations Club, The Tri-Vesta Club (Home Economics), The Geology Club, and The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. WEBER COLLEGE - OGDEN, UTAH 23 Honorary organizations are Letterman's Club, membership of which is based upon the point system according to participation in activities and scholarship; Weber Club, made up of meritorious students, mostly sophomores; and Phi Rho Pi, a national honorary forensic fraternity. DANCE PROGRAM A choice dance program is sponsored by clubs and organizations of the student body. Once a year each social club is host to an invitational dance, and during the year, different organizations of the College assume responsibility for traditional affairs. Department Activities Weber College activities directed by the departments of Physical Education, of English and Speech, and of Music offer students opportunities for development along the lines of their special interests. PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Department of Physical Education provides for mass participation as well as for the exceptional athlete. The Department teaches the fundamental skills and strategy in various activities in the physical education classes. To provide opportunity for further participation of all students, the programs of intramural and inter-scholastic athletics have been organized. The program of interscholastic athletics is designed for the exceptional athlete. Interscholastic competition is provided in football, basketball, swimming, wrestling and boxing, fencing, tennis, and track and field. These sports provide competition between the junior colleges of Utah and Idaho. Regular schedules are arranged for the various events in the Intermountain Junior College Athletic Association. The program of intramural activities is provided for the mass of students. Competition is organized in a large variety of sports so that all members of the student body may compete in activities of their choice. The program is planned for the various groups on the campus as well as for all unaffiliated students. Two awards are given: a cup for the organized group massing the greatest number of points during the year, and a medal for the individual student massing the greatest number of points during the year. The program is largely in the hands of student managers and directors under the supervision of the Physical Education Department. Intramural sports are organized in the belief that the following purposes of the program serve the vital interests of young people: (1) recreation; (2) social contacts; (3) group sports; (4) health; and (5) permanent interest in sports. During the war emergency period, special emphasis will be placed upon all intramural activities. The Women's Athletic Association aims to develop "A sport for every girl, and a girl for every sport." The intramural program of the W.A.A. is divided into two sections: club contests and tournaments. The club organizations which function throughout the year are swimming, dancing, ping pong, fencing, and riding. The three main tournaments of the year are tennis, basketball, and volleyball. Membership is open to all women students. |