General Motors Institute - Reflector Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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Freshmen are introduced to the 1620 computer in their math classes. In addition to the 1620, the Computor Laboratory now offers tabulator services. Fall, 1961: Computer Facilities Improved Miss Steele clarifies the use and results of the tabulations services. The Computer Laboratory has expanded in its new location opposite the Physics Laboratory. Along with its expansion, new equipment was added to the laboratory. A card reader and punch replaced the paper tape equipment and greatly facilitated the processing of all programs both in speed of opera- tion and ease in making corrections. In addition to the IBM 1620 computer, the labora- tory now includes a sorter, reproducer, collator, in- terputer, and accounting machine. This equipment is being used to run administrative reports, prepare data for the 1620 computer, and list volume output from the 1620 computer, in place of using the rela- tively slow console typewriter. Academically, the use of the Computer Labora- tory has expanded rapidly. Freshmen and Sopho- mores are being introduced to the computer in their math courses. Students who have been introduced to the ap- plication of the computer are beginning to use it in different courses. The System Analysis and Data Processing course (G-46) is making use of the tab- ulating equipment as well as the computer. The Computer Laboratory has grown as the demand for its service has increased. The computer facilities are now available for use 14 hours a day during the week. 15

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The instructor’s view... Since its construction on an experimental basis several years ago, the amphitheater has been used extensively for master lectures, demonstrations, and meetings of groups too large to be accomodated in ordinary classrooms. Having proved increasingly valuable as a teaching facility, the am- phitheater was completely remodeled during the 1962 school year. Incorporated in the design were complete new architec- tural treatment. new improved lighting, a new sound system, Fall, 1962: Students Appreciate N ew Amphitheater. new ventilation with cooling for summer use, and an im- proved seating arrangement. The windows which were present in the old amphitheater have been removed, thus eliminating the distracting noises from the outside. With the installation of the new lighting and sound system, along with the elimination of the window, the new amphitheater is much more conducive to attentive stu- dent participation in lectures and demonstrations. The view the student’s like best . .

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1961-1962: Faculty Gets New Offices The new home of the Physics Section. The Manufacturing Engineering offices were remodeled. Several faculty and staff offices have been re- located or remodeled during this year. Instruction Departments which relocated their offices are: Chem- istry and Metallugry moved to the second floor near the Chemistry Laboratories; The Electricity and Electronics Department acquired new quarters in the new addition to the west wing; Mechanical Engi- neering Laboratories remodeled the area previously occupied by Chemistry and Metallurgy; and, the Physics Section of Science-Energy now occupies the old Electricity Laboratory area. The Plant Management Training offices were moved to the second floor of the west wing. The offices for the Manufacturing Engineering and Stu- dent Relations Departments were remodeled during the year. The trend in new faculty offices is toward grouping three or four faculty members in each room. This provides more privacy for the instructor and is more conducive to student-faculty discussions. The new Mechanical Engineering Laboratories offices.