Ohio State University - Makio Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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university college, new portal of entry, acquaints students with procedures, programs The 8,000 freshmen entering Ohio State in 1 969 were forced to make one fewer decision than their predecessors of past years. All first-year students, along with a good many sophomores, were enrolled in University College, new portal of entry for incom- ing students. It is an extra effort on the part of the University to be con- cerned more than ever before about the academic success of students, said Richard hi. Zim- merman, dean of the college. He went on to explain that many students come to Ohio State undecided as to their ma- jor or choice of degree colleges, and that University College al- lows those in such a position to enroll in a baccalaureate curricu- lum. During Fall Quarter about 3,000 students were initially en- rolled in two new buildings on West Campus, the physical be- ginnings of what would eventually be a self-contained two-year col- lege. Located on the opposite shore of the Olentangy River, the new classrooms became veritable show- cases for the newest in education- al facilities. Rooms were planned by individual departments to in- sure the most beneficial design for their specific needs. For ex- ample, language rooms were eguipped with a listening center connection and much blackboard space. Even before the newly opened classrooms were properly broken in, construction had begun on three other buildings, including a $3 million undergraduate library with a tentative completion date of late 1970. Although the University pro- vided bus service, some students felt the distance between most of their classes and University Col- lege a formidable obstacle. That, coupled with the mud and noise of building construction, brought rejection of the program from a few students. The majority, however, found the extra personal counseling they received answered a lot of ques- tions about the University ' s often complicated procedures. Dave Kainrad, a freshman, voiced his favorable opinion of the program. I think it ' s a great idea — it gives you time to think and not be pressured into any- thing. You know, I don ' t even mind the bus ride. It ' s not as crowded over there. n 20