General Information General Information Activities sponsored jointly by the College and Community, such as: Ogden Community—Weber State College Concert Series, Weber State College Fine Arts Series, Audubon Conservation Lecture Series, Weber State College Theatre, Ogden Community —Weber State College Symphonic Orchestra, Weber State College—Ogden Symphonic Choir, Community Service Bureau, Weber State College High School Debate Tournament for secondary students from Utah and surrounding states, Regional Science Fair for secondary students co-sponsored by Weber State College science departments and the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, and Weber State College Region Two Foreign Language Fair for secondary students sponsored by the Weber State College Foreign Language Department cooperating with the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. 3. Guidance The college implements the objectives through a guidance program which is a cooperative effort of student personnel, faculty, and administration. Through the Admissions and Testing Service, the College admits all high school graduates, or equivalent, who demonstrate their ability to profit from and succeed in the programs offered at Weber State College. The Academic Advising and Registration Service is designed to assist the student in choosing an appropriate major and program of studies. The Counseling Service assists students to adjust to college and to face problems connected with behavioral or emotional conflicts. The Scholastic Standards Service assists students who are experiencing difficulty in maintaining a suitable grade point average. The Placement Service provides the opportunity for students to be interviewed by business firms, school districts, and other employing agencies who extend offers of employment to graduating students. It also assists students to obtain part- time employment to provide financial aid in meeting college expenses. Awards—The College supports a system of awards to stimulate participation in out-of-class activities, to encourage maximum achievement in a student's chosen field, and to recognize and promote outstanding services to the college. Awards are granted for leadership, service, and achievement on four levels: exceptional, outstanding, meritorious, and commendable. Recommendations for awards are made by the instructional departments through the Deans of Schools and are directed to the Awards and Honors Committee, composed of faculty and student representatives. This Committee administers the system of awards, and coordinates the Academic Banquet, and the Awards and Honors Night. CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION The Division of Continuing Education is uniquely structured so that a wide variety of interests and needs of individuals and agencies can be effectively met. These interests and needs are satisfied within the following structure: Evening School—The Evening School offers both degree and non-degree courses on the 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. Off-Campus Courses—Off-campus courses are provided for both degree and non-degree credits. The location of off-campus sites is determined by the needs and requests of groups of students or of business, industry, or governmental agencies. Conferences and Institutes—Conferences and institutes provide a variety of subject matter content and presentation to meet specific needs of individuals and groups. The expertise of faculty members and the facilities of the College are made available to the community. The Division of Continuing Education provides the services of a conference coordinator who helps individuals and agencies, both private and public, with program planning and presentation. 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 includes work with citizens groups and with municipal employees and the problems of municipal government. (See the Division of Continuing Education section for a further breakdown of programs and activities.) Summer School—Weber State College offers a full quarter of work in summer school. It is designed to serve the needs of the following: 1. High School Graduates who recognize the importance of securing additional academic training before entering 26 27