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Student Board Looks Ahead A NEWSLETTER FOR EXTENSION CLASSES STUDENTS Student board looks ahead by Gail Fraser Jerry Iverson and Leona Humphrey, students are not "just like the day stu­ the June 6 meeting: Mary Ann Froome, two Extension students, were elected dents." They have different needs, prob­ John Schleck, Robin Lindquist, Otto chairperson and vice chairperson of the lems, job responsibilities, work schedules, Wilczek, Randy Penrod, Roger Stern, Bob 1975-76 Extension Classes Student Board and family responsibilities. Jones, Carroll Chapin, and John Nygaard. at the annual Student Board dinner, held Ted Campbell, Director of Extension Professor William Rudelius, Depart­ June 6 at the University's Campus Club. Classes, pledged the staff's support to the ment of Marketing and Business Law, The dinner was attended by newly­ Board in helping it fulfill its priorities. He College of Business Administration, is the elected Extension senators and alternates, said that the staff is aware Extension stu­ (continued on page 2) 1974-75 Board members and some Con­ dents have problems, and values the ef­ tinuing Education and Extension (CEE) forts of the Board toward solving them. administrative staff members. The new Board consists of those stu­ New law brings Harold A. Miller, Dean of CEE, spoke dents who were elected during the spring rree classes to briefly, telling the Board that he was election to serve as Extension Classes grateful to them for providing valuable senators and alternates in the University senior citizens assistance to CEE during the past year. Senate. Janet Donlin, Jerry Iverson, On June 2, Governor Anderson signed He noted the meetings which the Board Leona Humphrey, J. Eugene May, into law a bill which makes it easier than held with President Magrath and Vice Beverly Anderson, John M. Dignan, ever for senior citizens to continue their President Wilderson as being especially Robert Zohlmann, and Jose Padilla were higher education. useful and interesting experiences. elected senators; the alternates are Wendy Under the new law, residents 62 or Donald Z. Woods, Associate Dean of Lewis, Mary Bray, John Miller, James older may take, free of charge and for no CEE, spoke of the "aura of enthusiasm" Cotton, Richard Straumann, Terry credit, any class offered by a public insti­ surrounding some institutions which are Nordenstrom, David Jansen and Tim tution of higher education. The depart­ discovering or acknowledging the exist­ Niles. ment of Extension Classes, however, has ence of adult students for the first time. In addition to the senators and alter­ made the minimum age 60. Anyone 60 He urged the Board to participate in all nates, any interested Extension student is years of age or older will be able to enroll plans drawn up to "help the adult stu­ eligible for appointment to the Board. in any Extension course for no credit dents" and to remember that Extension The following people were appointed at without charge. For persons 62 or older, classes taken for credit will cost only $2 per credit. The 197 5-7 6 Bulletin designates that only certain classes are available to older people at reduced rates. The new provi­ sion, which became law after the new Extension Bulletin was printed, applies to all courses in the Bulletin but with one restriction: The law states that senior citizens may take courses "when space is available after all tuition-paying stu­ dents have been accommodated." This means that in classes where enrollment is limited, senior citizens will not immediately be guaranteed a place, but must wait until the first week of the term to register. Those under 62 who wish to take a class for credit must pay the regular price IT'S AUGUST! State Fair time and a very fair time to plan your Extension Classes for each course. program for the fall. While you're at the fairgrounds, stop by the Education Building to Persons interested in taking a limited see the University's "Build a New You" booth which describes the options available at class may wish to call 373-3933 the first the University for lifelong learning in adult education. Telephone 373-3195 to request a week of the term to learn whether space copy of the 1975-76 Extension Classes Bulletin. is available in that class. Info/August 1975/1 Student board (continued from page 1) new faculty representative, in addition to Professor Paul Cartwright, Assistant Dean of the Institute of Technology. Citations for service were awarded to the following 1974-75 Board members: Carroll Chapin John Nygaard John Dignan Robin Lindquist Mary Ann Froome Bob Zohlmann Jerry Iverson Rick Straumann John Schleck Roger Stem Bob Jones Dean Holmquist Bruce Siegfried If you are interested in joining the Stu­ dent Board, call 376-7500 for further Extension Classes Student Board in session information. If you have any questions about the contDtcnts ins and outs of life at the University, ••• by Theodore Campbell, Director of Extension Classes there's a special service to refer you to people with the answers. Just phone By this time, you should have received your 197 5-7 6 Extension Classes Bulletin. If 373-1857 for the Dial Information you haven't, call 373-3195 for your copy. I'd like to draw your attention to three Access Line. DIAL has taped informa­ special programs: courses offered at neighborhood centers, informal courses, and tion pertaining specially to adults on Sampler lectures. such matters as registration, counseling This fall it will be possible to take University courses at 19 different metropolitan area and program advising, Continuing locations, in addition to the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. Courses will be offered Education for Women and Inde­ at a number of high schools and churches, and in such centers as the WCCO Radio pendent Study. See page 180 of the Building in downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital, and the Minnesota BuUetin for a complete listing of Ex­ Landscape Arboretum. Over 35 subject areas will be represented, including such courses tension- topics. as "Democracy's Nightmare: Visions of Authoritarianism," "Application of Psychology Call DIAL anytime from 8 a.m. to to Living," and "The Meaning of Humanity: Society and Technology." 11 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Books for classes in neighborhood cen­ The University Sampler program will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and ters will be available both at campus Sunday. For a DIAL brochure listing bookstores and at B. Dalton bookstores expanded this fall. These special lectui"es are part of regular University courses all available taped information about at Rosedale and Southdale shopping cen­ the University, stop in at 107 Tem­ ters. Check the Bulletin, pages 193-205, which instructors open to the public for $1 each. A Sampler lecture is a chance to porary North of Mines on the Min­ for a complete listing of courses and eapolis campus, or call 373-1234 and locations. get a taste of University classes. Topics are chosen from many departments and request that a brochure be mailed to Informal courses provide a new oppor­ you. tunity to learn more about topics of per­ have included such subjects as "Madness sonal interest in noncompetitive settings. Across Cultures," "Understanding the There are no examinations, no tran­ Weather Map," and "The Composer's Pro­ cess." Telephone 373-3039 for a current scripts, no grades and no credits. Courses J are varied and interesting and meet for list of Sampler lectures and to register. Jio short ••• approximately five weeks. Registration must be made in advance. Some buildings at the University have Among the courses offered are been renamed: the Main Engineering In addition to these programs, you'll building on the Minneapolis campus is "Psychic Mysteries," "Woman's Role, find in your Bulletin several new majors Women's Lives," "The Dilemma of Nu­ now called Lind Hall; on the St. Paul and certificates, a new degree, and more campus, the Horticultural Science build­ clear Power," and "Family Communica­ than one hundred University courses not ing is now Alderman Hall, the Forest tions: What are Your Rules?" Registra­ offered in Extension before. tion procedures, dates and locations are Products building has been renamed the the same as for quarter class registrations. We would be interested in your opin­ Kaufert Laboratory, and the Horticulture See pages 282-288 in the Bulletin for ions and feedback on Extension Class building is now part of new McNeal Hall. course listings and further details. programs. Write or call us. * * * Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP and Pinero's THE MAGISTRATE are UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA August drama offerings at the University. l5TI EXTENSION CLASSES MOUSETRAP is scheduled at 8 p.m. Steven J. Vite Registration Office: 101 Wesbrook Hall August 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 at Rarig Editor Telephone 373-3195 Center (air conditioned for your com­ fort). MAGISTRATE has performances The University of Minnesota adheres to the principle that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to facilities in any phase of University activity without regard to on the Minnesota Centennial Showboat at race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. 8 p.m. August 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22. There are 2 p.m. mati­ illlft is a newsletter for University of Minnesota Extension Classes students. It is published 10 times a year-August, September, October. November. December, Januar~. February, March, April and May by nees on August 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 and 21. the Department of Extension Classes, 180 Wesbrook Hall, Umverstty of Mmnesota, Mmneapolis, The play is also scheduled at both 7 and Minnesota 55455. Info Volume 6, Issue Number I, Second Class Postage Patd, Mmneapolis, Mmnesota 55455.
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