University of La Verne - Lambda Yearbook (La Verne, CA)

Page 162 text:

The Field Studies Sector started in 1970 with the idea that the educational needs of a person can be approached differently than in the regular classroom situation. Some Field Studies students are military men or women stationed at various places around the world; mid-career professionals involved in occupation changes; persons who are seeking additional knowledge, skills, and or techniques for their job assignments; or people who want to pursue a long-delayed educational objective. In 1975-76 there were more than 30,000 individuals enrolled into this unique program. One of the divisions of the Field Studies Sector is the Residence Centers, found on some military bases including Subic Bay in the Phillippines, Port Hueneme, Point Mugu, Vanaenberg Air Force Base, and North Island. The newest of the Residence Centers is in Athens, Greece. Another area is the unique individual Travel-Study Program. This enables individuals to engage in study programs and earn credits while they travel. 1. Field Studies: (left to right) Director of Professional Development Centers Mr. James Manolis, Director of Residence Centers Dr. Tom Tomlinson, Dean Paul Motzkus, and Director of Inservice Education Mr. David Sheretz. i

Page 161 text:

Armenian College Inauguration ceremonies for the opening of the first Armenian college in the United States American Armenian International College (AAIC) took place Sept. 12, 1976. One of the goals of the college is to enrich students in the Armenian cultural heritage. AAIC and LVC are independent of each other in operations, management and finances, and each has its own Board of Directors. It is interesting to note that in the Armenian Architecture class being offered this year, there were more students in the class that were non-Armenian than Armenian. Extensions 155

Page 163 text:

The La Verne College Accelerated Program for Adults (LVCapa) is designed to serve the educational needs of persons beyond the usual college-going ages. The college believes that the opportunity for people to pursue a college degree in their middle and later years is as significant to them and to society as the opportunities afforded the majority of young adults. Weekend College’s major goal is to adapt to the special needs of the working adult student. Students earn academic credit in several ways: independent studies, directed studies, mini-courses, and full courses. This new program makes it possible to complete a degree by attending Friday evenings and Saturday and evening classes. The Weekend Series has been designed to make new and innovative ideas and techniques in education available to profession educators. These activity-oriented courses emphasize practical new skills that have immediate classroom applicability. The Weekend Series courses carry upper division or' graduate level semester units of credit. 1. Director of LVCapa Harry Hood, Director of Weekend College Jackie Powers Dowd, and Director of Weekend Series Cheryl Givens. LVCapa Weekend College Weekend Series Extensions 157