General Information effectively met. These interests and needs are satisfied within the following structure. Evening and Off-Campus Programs—The Evening and Off- Campus program offers both degree and non-degree courses, on and off campus, for adults who desire to work toward a baccalaureate degree, certificates of proficiency or completion; or for those who desire self-improvement in vocational or avocational pursuits. The location of off-campus sites are determined by the needs and requests of groups of students or of business, industry, or governmental agencies. Community Development—Community development is an area in which the College endeavors to bridge the gap between acquisition and application of knowledge. The coordinator of community development programs assists in bringing the expertise of the departments of the College to bear on community problems. Community development involves a wide range of activities, which include work with citizens groups and with municipal employees and the problems of municipal government. Summer School—Summer School provides an opportunity for the student to accelerate his educational program by offering a full quarter of work. In addition, credit and non-credit conferences, institutes, and workshops are conducted throughout the summer for youth and adults. (See Continuing Education section for a further breakdown of programs and activities.) Intercollegiate Athletics Dale L. Gardner, Director Weber State College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and of the Big Sky Athletic Conference, and as such offers a full program in Intercollegiate Athletics. The members of the Big Sky Athletic Conference are Weber State College, Gonzaga University, University of Idaho, Idaho State University, University of Montana, Montana State University, Boise State College, and Northern Arizona University. The program is under the direction of Dale L. Gardner as Athletic Director with Gary Crompton as Assistant Athletic Director. Athletic publicity is under the direction of Don Spain- hower. General Information The following coaches are responsible for the sports that are offered: Sarkis Arslanian Richard Gwinn Francis "Bud" Belnap Herb Hawkins Douglas Hunt Ralph Hunter Lynn Corbridge Philip Johnson Gene Visscher Charles Hislop Kenneth Knight Blaine Sylvester Ralph Hunter Lynn Corbridge Earl Miller Mac Madsen Russell N. Hirst, M.D. Ronald Flygare Head Football Coach Assistant Football Coach Assistant Football Coach Assistant Football Coach Assistant Football Coach Assistant Football Coach Assistant Football Coach Head Basketball Coach Assistant Basketball Coach Head Track and Cross Country Coach Trainer Head Baseball Coach Head Wrestling Coach Head Swimming Coach Head Ski Coach Head Golf Coach Team Physician Equipment Manager Instructional Technology Center The Instructional Technology Center, currently located in the basement of the Library building, has perhaps the most varied types of educational media available. Musical and spoken records and tape recordings, an increasing number of educational films (approximately 1,000), dial access units (audio and audio/ visual) are available. The purpose of the Instructional Technology Center is to improve instruction and learning through the use of media and instructional systems. Services are available to students and faculty from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays; closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 30 31