Sacramento City College - Pioneer Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

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Fiji Isles’ Coed Claims “ Luxuries” Interfere at see “SCC STUDENTS are in a shell.” This is the opinion of Veena Chaudy, an SCC student from the Fiji Islands. In her first semester here she has found that the students appear uninterested in learning about foreign students’ cultures. This she felt was in part attributed to the fact that they have less time. Most of their time is devoted to “luxuries,” such as cars, dates. She feels that college students should ask questions about the culture of foreign students. Comparing school life in Tavua to City College, she finds a wide contrast in the teacher-student associa¬ tion. Here it is more informal, the instructors are more helpful to the student. Also the mode of dress is more relaxed than the school attire in Tavua. She came to SCC through the urging of a friend. After graduation she plans to become an international lawyer. Foreign Students Get Culture Shock FOREIGN STUDENTS are roaming the City College campus in ever-increasing numbers. This year 83 students from other lands are pur¬ suing a higher education at City College. They come from 27 foreign countries. Some hope to remain here permanently. But others will return home. Why do they come to City College: They enroll here for three principal reasons: 1) no tuition and 2) the admission requirements are not as stringent as at the state colleges. Most important of all, 3) they come to the United States to learn about life and culture among students here. What they learn about the values of some City College students and their attitudes toward their education often upsets them. But they also appreciate the friendly relationship between faculty and stu¬ dents. Informality, Closer Relationships Seored By Pakistani “I FIND that the students at City College are not willing to talk with me because American students feel the “cultural barrier” between us. I have found that the girls, rather than the boys, generally ask more questions about the customs, foods and values of my country.” This is the view of Hamid Ali Akbar, a sophomore at SCC from Lyallpur, Pakistan. Hamid was surprised to find that instruction here was less formal than in Pakistan; in his native country the students must wear a suit and tie, and “show more respect” for the instructors and parents than students here. Before coming to the states, Hamid recalled read¬ ing Sunset and Time magazines, in which no mention of any trouble happening in the U.S. was made; the magazines stressed only the good points. Hamid came to City College on the advice of an uncle who earned a doctorate in agriculture at UC Davis. After Hamid leaves SCC in June he plans to transfer to Fresno State College where he hopes to receive a degree in engineering. After finishing his education, he plans to return to Pakistan and teach in a university. 15

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Cosmetology Additi Ne Dean Heitfeld Closes 22 Years Service FOR 22 YEARS, Dr. Ruth T. Heitfeld has served as Dean of Administration at City College. She will close her career with early retirement on March 1. As supervisor of the current multi-million dollar construction and renewal program at see, the Dean has been highly involved in the many physical changes on the campus. The opening of the new College Center Nov. 19 and the opening of the new Cosmeto- logy addition later this year reflect recent achievements in her long career. She came to see in 1947. The Dean enjoyed a highlight of her career in October when she traveled to India and several Communist countries, including Russia, as a guest of the governments and women’s organizations.

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CONFAB — Dean of Instruction, Charles Nadler, (r) discusses a new course with President Kipp. “Pony Express” photographer Andy DeLucia waits to snap a candid. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY - Miss Nancy Marre served as President Kipp’s secretary when he was Dean of Student Personnel Services. She con¬ tinues to assist him with administra¬ tive details and appointments. 16