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Show Student Social Standard* zation in jeopardy. If the student's eligibility is challenged and found wanting, both the student and the organization may be required to forfeit any win and awards gained during such participation. In order to represent Weber State College in intercollegiate athletics, students must comply with the eligibility regulations adopted by the Institutional Council of the College and the constitution and operating codes of the Big Sky Conference and the NCAA and the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women. STUDENT SOCIAL STANDARDS Weber State College extends the privilege of attending the school to those persons who meet entrance requirements, standards of health, character, and prior appropriate conduct. The student enters college by choice and is not required by law to attend. Students are subject to federal, state and local laws as well as College rules and regulations and are not entitled to immunity or privileges before the law. Students found guilty of violations of College rules and regulations are subject to such disciplinary action as the College may consider appropriate. Appropriate DressAppropriate dress is expected for the campus and in all buildings. Use of LiquorWeber State College does not permit the use of alcoholic beverages either on the campus or at College-sponsored functions off the campus. Any violation of this rule is subject to disciplinary action. Drug Abuse-UsePossession, or distribution of marijuana, LSD, narcotics or other illegal drugs on College-owned property except as expressedly permitted by law will not be tolerated. Any violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action. SmokingSmoking is prohibited in all buildings on the campus except in designated areas. Provisions for AppealAny student who has received disciplinary action for academic or social reasons will have the right to appeal his case as stated in the Academic Freedoms, Rights and Responsibilities of Students document. CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT The Career Planning and Placement Center is an integral part of the educational program of the College. Placement is considered as the action phase of both the instructional program and the vocational guidance service at Weber State College. It involves four phases: (1) understanding of self as a candidate, (2) information concerning opportunities available, (3) contacting and interviewing employers, and (4) following through to learn of actual placement acceptance and the amount of success of the candidate. The Career Planning and Placement Center serves all divisions of the College. Through its professional staff the Center provides placement counseling for the assistance of any student in finding a position which will meet his or her abilities. Over 1,000 business firms, government agencies and school districts actively recruit through the Center each year. Many of these concerns are national in scope. The Employer-Student Match System (ESMS) is available to all student's silent employer. Each candidate completes a form with twenty selector items which is then viewed by many firms and agencies. This form should be completed two quarters before graduation. The Center maintains a vocational library of current materials and company brochures from firms and agencies as well as scholarship information. A student employment placement service is provided for those who need financial aid to continue their education. Many of these part-time jobs are already related to areas of student specialization. In addition to these services, the Center also provides academic counseling for all general education students. 38 Counseling and Testing COUNSELING AND TESTING CENTER Counseling The objectives of the Counseling Center are to assist students in making intelligent decisions regarding their adjustment to the academic community, to help them select a major and a vocational career, to organize their curricular plans, and to work through whatever personal problems they wish to deal with. All counselors in the Counseling Center are professionally trained in educational and counseling psychology which enables them to deal with a wide range of vocational, educational, and personal problems. Any student who desires assistance may visit with a counselor prior to his first registration to help him in the choice of a major and in making other educational plans. Appointments may be made through the main office of the Counseling Center. Psychiatric ServicePsychiatric assistance is available to WSC students on a limited basis through the Counseling Center. Appointments and referrals to the psychiatrist may be made through a counselor in the Counseling Center. Testing The Weber State College Testing Center offers a variety of standardized tests for the purpose of placement, evaluation of achievement and granting of credit. In addition, aptitude, interest, personality and intelligence tests are given as aids to counselors in helping students select a major or deal with other personal concerns relevant to college adjustment. 1. American College Test (ACT)It is recommended that students take the ACT test as early as possible during their senior year of high school. The test is offered on a national basis for high school students and on a residual basis for those who failed to take the test during high school. a. National ACT tests are given five times each year at the Testing Center in all states and in many foreign countries. Registration packets may be obtained from high school principals or counselors, from the Weber State College Testing Center, or by writing ACT Registration, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. b. Residual ACT or the local administration of the ACT is given before the beginning of each quarter for students who will be attending Weber State College. The residual ACT will be given on the following dates: May 24, June 7, August 23, September 6, September 20, December 6, and December 20, 1975, and February 28, and March 13, 1976. Students should register for the test at the Counseling and Testing office, Library Room 10, at least one day before the test date. The fee is $10. 2. College Level Examination Program (CLEP)The CLEP examinations are offered during the third week of each month at testing centers throughout the United States. Registration forms may be obtained at the Counseling and Testing office, Library Room 10, or by writing to College Entrance Examination Board, Box 1824, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. The CLEP test are offered at Weber State College as follows: a. General Examinations are offered on the third Saturday of each month. Students who are interested in taking the test should submit their registration form and the check or money order for the correct fee to the Counseling and Testing office at least two days before the test date. b. Subject Examinations are offered on the Thursday of the third week of each month. Registration forms and fees should be returned to the Counseling and Testing office by at least 15 school days before the test date. 3. General Educational Development (GED)Utah residents who have not graduated from high school may take the GED battery of tests as partial fulfillment of the application requirements for Weber State College. The tests are administered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Testing Center, Library Room 33. Registration for the test and payment of the $10 fee may be completed at the time the first test is taken. 39 |
