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Show Continuing Education — Evening and Off-Campus Continuing Education — Community Development degree; however, not all schools of the College have an evening offering sufficient to meet graduation requirements by attending evening classes only. 2. General education courses to enable the student to partially complete the college area requirements and to provide the adult student a liberal education. 3. Discussion programs to produce a better informed citizenry. 4. Technician and trade preparatory courses leading directly to employment in some of the occupational areas included in the day programs. 5. Courses designed to upgrade employer and/or employee competency. 6. Trade extension programs for journeymen to provide refresher courses in their chosen occupations, and for apprentices to provide technical information related to their on-the-job experiences. 7. Hobby and recreational programs to aid adults to obtain leisure time activities and to plan for retirement years. An effort is made to present any course for which there are both a sufficient demand and available facilities. In most cases, a minimum of 10 requests from individuals or a minimum guarantee by an organization for a specific course is considered sufficient for exploratory action on the part of the College. FACULTY All members on the instructional staff are selected for their outstanding recent experience in education, business, and industry. Most of them are employed during the day in responsible positions in their fields of specialization, and bring to their classes the benefit of current knowledge and practical experience. EVENING, LOGISTICS, AND OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS Dix W. Cloward, Assistant Dean Terry E. Paskins, Coordinator Evening and off-campus courses are provided for those students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to satisfy their educational objectives. Courses which will satisfy general education requirements, and specific "major" requirements leading to a baccalaureate degree are offered. In addition, recreational courses are provided for the adult student. EVENING STUDIES DEPARTMENT The Evening Studies Department serves the needs of adults and youth of the Weber State College area who desire courses for personal improvement or wish to increase their skills for occupational efficiency. It also serves those students who find it expedient to attend evening classes instead of day classes. Some special classes which are within the purview of Continuing Education may be held during daytime hours on campus when the need is established. LOGISTICS STUDIES DEPARTMENT The Logistics Studies Department offers a program leading to a baccalaureate degree in Management-Logistics. It is uniquely designed to better meet the immediate as well as the long- range educational needs of individuals whose interest lies in this academic area. OFF-CAMPUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT The Off-Campus instructional program is designed to provide credit and non-credit educational opportunities to groups off the campus who wish to pursue a degree program or to improve their vocational and personal competency. Classes are held Monday through Saturday at times consistent with requirements of the requesting group. The College cooperates with the various governmental installations, businesses, and civic groups in planning and presenting specific courses to meet the needs of employees. Travel Study—Travel Study Tours may be arranged for groups who wish to relate themselves and their studies to the United States and to other lands. All persons attending must be regularly enrolled in a class or classes consistent with the objectives of the tour. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT John F. Gisler, Assistant Dean Carl E. Jensen, Coordinator Continuing Education provides an arm of the College which keeps direct communication with community needs both within the immediate region and a state level. The primary purpose of this subdivision is to promote greater utilization of the resources of higher education for development of the total community. 362 363 |