University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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long time ago psychologists discovered a means whereby they could determine the intelligence of laboratory animals. This test consisted simply of a maze with an entrance. an exit and obstacles to overcome between the two. Little did these great men know that many years later the administration would perform this same great experiment on all UI students in the form of registration. Registration changed very little this year Returning students still found it was possi ble to forget where they were supposed to go and new students wondered if they would ever figure out the system. There were a few additions including preregistra- tion for computer and engineering classes And television monitors were used to notify Students often found registering for classes dif- ficult and sometimes needed assistance. Freshman Tina McMillan is helped by ASUI Senator Jana Habiger. (Photo by M. Kimberling) students of the immediate closings of Classes Students began the registration process by seeking out their advisers for help and consultation. This aided students in work- ing out their class schedules, which need- ed to be approved by advisers prior to registering The following morning the maze began Students migrated to the Dome at their assigned time which was determined by their last name. Once they arrived they stood like cattle in a chute, awaiting the chance to get their class schedule card Once they obtaind this, they proceeded to one of the Dome benches or a table and a chair and filled it out By this point most students had little problem making it through the maze. but they soon realized it could become much more difficult Students then attempted to sign up for the classes at the time periods that they wanted. Students who registered early had no problem, but by mid-afternoon the situa- The fy mazing, experience tion had changed. Suddenly it was very dif- ficult to get through the maze without backtracking and rearranging schedules With this part accomplished, students paths varied. Some proceeded on to finan- cial aid to pick up checks, while others went straight on to fee assessment, But no mat- ter which direction students went they were accosted by Gem staffers selling yearbooks and by Blue Keyers selling directories. Once schedules were completed and fees paid, students were able to gain a glimpse of some of the organizations and activities that had set up booths. It was also at this point where students received free gift packets to make their stay at school more comfortable As students browsed and relaxed they realized they had successfully made their way through the maze and had passed the test. Little thought was given to the fact that this maze would have to be negotiated again the following semester Jon Erickson Registrar's Office Lines, lines, and more lines reported for only the fourth time in Idaho history, more than 7,000 students regis- tered for the fall semester. (Photo by M. Kimberling) were a never ending battle at registration. And in order to pick up a schedule packet, one had to stand in line. (Photo by M. Kimberling) Registration 3— ?—

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Before entering the floor of the Kibbie Dome. students had to fill out their class registration form. Carrie Mar- tinez (front) and Lee McGavin use the bleachers to copy their forms. (Photo by M. Kimberling) After registering for their classes, students waited in yet another line to collect finan- cial aid checks. Checks could be in the form of scholarships. loans or grants. (Photo by M. Kimberling) — 8— Registration — Registeration fees were rais- ed from $406 to $486 for in- state students while out-of. state students paid even more. Brian Ruiegel writes a check to cover the cost of his fees. (Photo by M. Kimberling) WRITE CHECKS HERE

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{ alistenics and calories wo years ago, when the PE requirement was dropped from the core re- quirements because of budget cuts the Physical Education Department feared enrollement would drop. Despite the $8 locker fee charged. PE classes were filled to capacity [wo programs were offered in fitness at the university: instruction classes and open recreation. Classes of instruction ranged from outdoor classes in archery, backpacking and bicycle touring to indoor classes of weight training, swimnastics aerobics and raquetball. In the recent past the department noticed a switch in enroll- ment from the lifetime sports such as golf, tennis and bowling to the more aggressive classes of soccer, aerobics and raquetball break dancing never Although quite caught on In the Palouse. modern dance class enroll- ments were high, Dancers Cin- dy Long, Buffy Marinko, Terese Felzien. Molly Felzien and Ron Oliver follow through In a dance warm-up exercise. (Photo by A. Sadler) We feel we are meeting the students’ individual needs.” said Bonnie Hultztrand, coordinator of Basic Instruction Programs. She said enrollment was down in these basic instruction classes, but not because the requirement was dropped. For financial reasons, the fa culty had been reduced by three members. resulting in fewer selections There is an overwhelming request for our classes. They're usually filled by noon of registration day,” she said Open recreation proved equally popular with both students and faculty. Each open hour, hundreds of students poured into the campus facilities such as the weight room. swimming pool. and ra- quetball courts. In most of these facilities, open recreation took up most time slots. But students didn’t stop there. They in- Participation In team sports remained steady while em- phasis on Individual fitness was on the rise. Alex Flores lifts weights to strengthen his upper body muscles, With the increase Interest in weightlif- ting, the weight room had to extend its hours to ac- comodate the demand. (Photo by A. Sadler) cluded nutrition as well. A local health food store, Moscow Co-Op, reported a fair percentage of its sales were to college students. The store had a display table set up at registration, where questions were answered and free samples were awarded. Convenience meals, bulk foods, yogurt. cheese, milk. peanut butter and other snacks seemed to be the most popular items sold to students and more women shopped at the store than did men. ‘We have a wide range of people who shop here,” the store owner commented. “and the one thing they have in common is that they all want to eat well Hoola-hoops and disco dancing originated as crazes. but unlike earlier fads, fitness remained and established a healthy national consciousness. “Now it's a way of life,” Hultztrand said.