University of Wisconsin Platteville - Pioneer Yearbook (Platteville, WI)

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HAVE YOUR MONEY ready, kids. GETTING ACQUAINTED A CAMPUS QUEEN is questioned at the Organizations Fair. FRESHMEN LEARN the school song at the freshman picnic.

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WITH HELPFUL ADVICE from our advisors, we plot our courses. beginning Registration, characterized by waiting lines, REGISTRATION AND ballpoint pens and classes already filled, began the year for over 2500 students at WSCIT. Dur- ing preeregistration, faculty members aided stu- dents in planning their academic schedules for the coming semester. Getting acquainted began during the summer for some freshmen with the Big-Little Sister Program. Under this program, upperclassmen corresponded with incoming freshmen and answered questions or offered information about college life. Orientation week in September provided freshmen with an opportunity to become ac- quainted with their fellow students and the campus. Social events, formal and informal, such as picnics, dances and mixers were spon- sored. Also, lectures concerning the college it- self helped them to become familiar With the use of the library and other college facilities. The casual atmosphere of dorm life offers an excellent opportunity for meeting new friends and for learning to get along with many new people from varied backgrounds. Here problems are shared and life-long friendships are formed. Opportunities were also offered this year for students and faculty to become better acquaint- ed. This process of meeting new people and get- ting to know them continues throughout a stu- R dent,s entire college career. . REGISTRATION OVER, tired freshmen collect their books.

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bnewum wn-Muxugng, STUDENT TEACHERS have the opportunity to work in real classroom situations. STUDENT TEACHER gives individual help. teaching The Elementary-Junior High School Division of Wisconsin State College and Institute of Technology headed by Dr. Keith R. Woods qualifies a student With a Bachelor of Science Degree to teach in one of these fields: kindergar- ten, primary grades, intermediate grades or junior high school. Students in the Elementary Division must meet the general requirements for a degree, but do not have to acquire an academic major or minor. The student in Junior High education must obtain a major in an academic area. The student in the Secondary Education Divi- sion who graduates With a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree is prepared to teach in high school. The Secondary Education Divi- sion is headed by Dr. E. G. Harrell. Students in both these fields of education are required to teach before graduation. These prospective teachers may observe, participate, and experiment in the Edgar G. Doudna Lab- oratory School under the supervision and guid- ance of an approved master teacher. Student teaching may also be done in off-campus ele- mentary or secondary schools under the hblock system.