University of North Carolina Asheville - Archive Yearbook (Asheville, NC)

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What possesses men to work all day, to attend classes all evening, and to study half the night? Can it be self-actualization? Maslow must be smiling. Evening students are a hardy and ever-growing breed on the UNC-A campus. A combination of WCU, UNC-A, and special non-degree workers and parents fill the parking lots to capacity Mon- day through Thursday evenings. The same basic courses and degree programs offered during the day are available in the evening. Working citizens are often reaching toward higher career goals and improved jobs while special students are constructively using th eir leisure hours to develop new and creative interests. Although demanding, cold in winter, and time-consuming, the night program is constantly expanding to fill the public ' s seemingly insatiable desire for education and involvement. Sacrificing hobbies, television, and family time surely proves their persistence, determination and pride in accomplishment. EVENING STUDENTS 28

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Among the Poetry, Women in Business, Art and Pottery classes, students find much to their chagrin; that they must also take such required courses as Elementary English, Bibliography, P.E., Biology, and the inevitable four terms of Humanities discussions and lectures. Clever students that take advantage of these to make H can improve their sense of accomplishment, self-esteem, and grade point average. Others who prefer more stimulating activities such as staying out late, oversleeping, and cutting classes find the Humanities Lecture Hall the perfect place to catch a quick nap, the Bibliography classes a source of daily funny papers, and the Elementary English classes an outlet for more and less humorous essays that express their frustra- tions with being placed on academic probation. After com- pleting the required courses, students began to seriously think about majors, degree requirements, and future careers. That ' s when classes really become tough, challeng- ing, and fun. CLASSES 27

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WCUAT Over 1000 Asheville area commuters are at- tending Western Carolina University evening classes on the UNC-A campus. This co-operative program helps to fully utilize the university facilities, while providing oppor- tunities for working persons to expand their knowledge. Undergraduate degrees in Nursing, Business Administration and Industrial Technology and graduate degrees in Education and Business Administration are offered, as well as UNC-A general education courses which are applicable toward WCU degrees. The Listener ' s Program, a special non-credit course, is offered for persons not currently enrolled in college. Harry Rams ey (left), assistant to the Chancellor, and Joanne Boozer (far left), co-ordinate the programs. o The Listener ' s Program in Lifelong Learning CULLOWHEE. N.C. High school students are able to compare, choose, and apply to the colleges of their choice at College Night held annually at UNC-A. Representatives from colleges such as Lees-McRae, WCU, UNC-A, Limestone, and Mars Hill, offer ad- vice and encouragement. COLLEGE NIGHTU 29