Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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The ACORN 19 17 Department of T.ducation and Psychology THE DEPARTMENT of Education emphasizes the necessity of a thorough professional edu- cation for every candidate seeking a teaching certificate. As a basis for that training it urges the broad and liberal non-professional, or general education. The special courses of this depart- ment, which follow, are designed to acquaint the student with the child and the processes by which it learns, as well as to equip the student with the subject matter to be taught and with a working knowledge of the most economical and effective ways of presenting it. Since teaching is essentially a personal process involving intimate relationships, personal qualities and attitudes are stressed in every course. Professor VVinsor, with Professor Stark, consti- tuted a most efficient teaching force in this de- partment for 1926-27. Both with their own marked personality, have conveyed, to those privi- leged to engage in study under their direction, the desire, by intelligent application of knowledge, to elevate teaching standards. Department of Sociology EVERY subject taught in an educational institution must stand the rigid test of its worth to society before being admitted to the curriculum. No study is of value to a student per se. It is valuable only in so far as its ultimate aim is to prepare him to live with his fellow men. The basic purpose of a depart- men of Sociology in any school is to enable the students to under- stand society and then to formulate a scientific program for social bet- terment. The department of Soci- ology in Weber is progressing very creditably toward this desired goal. The courses in this subject are divided into four main divisions: a study of the general principles of Sociology, a study of the family as a social and educational institution, social pathology, a study of the ills a study of the ills of society, social pathology and adolescense, a study of child training. As part of the regular work each year, the stu- dents visit the following social in- stitutions: the State Mental Hospital. State Prison, State Industrial School, School for the Deaf and Blind, and the Children’s Healh Clinic. The field of Sociology is one of continuous laboratory work. Wherever the student may turn, he is always confronted with definite social problems which he must event- ually help to solve.

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The ACORN 19 17 The Department of Biological Science THE DEPARTMENT of Biological Science has enjoyed normal growth since its origin. With the recent acquirement of new quarters and much added equipment the quality of work offered is of high order. Courses are planned to promote for greatest individuality and re- sourcefulness consistent with sound pedagogy. At the present time the College catalogue lists no courses in Biological Science not sup- plemented by liberal laboratory requirements. Since classes’ usually have less than twenty-five students enrolled and the supply of specimens and equipment is adequate, all students make their own dissections and perform other re- quired exercises on a strickly individual basis. The department aims to assist the students in removing the shackels of routine and placing them on an independent plane. With such em- phasis placed on the solution of commonplace problems students should be able to cope with matters of a serious nature with more than average judgment. For those whose collegiate education is about over, the department aims to point the way to more serviceable and com- plete living. To thosd who are laying a foundation for the professions the work is planned to enable them to meet the require- ments of the most exacting institutions. Department of Home Economics THE HOME is the foundation, in fact, the origin of society. The ideals and standards maintained in the American home today will eventually determine the future of our country. The department of Home Economics seeks to amplify those standards and ideals by intensive training in the science of home management. The courses offered stress the practical development of household efficiency. Besides these general management and food courses, first aid and home nursing classes are conducted, which are accompanied by lectures and dem- onstrations. In the interests of physical compe- tence and student economy, a cafe- teria is maintained by this depart- ment. That its services are highly appreciated is evidenced by continual testaments to its quality and conveni- ence. Students under the direction of Mrs. Tanner likewise aid in pre- pairing food for various banquets and parties sponsored by the college. A tribute is indeed due Mrs. Tanner and her classes m these endeavors and in the sincerity of their desires to elevate the American home to a higher plane.

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The ACORN 19 17 Department of History and Government The PHILOSOPHY of social rela- tions is one of the most ancient com- ponents of human wisdom. The story of the development of these social relations, the evolution of society into its present institutions, falls into the province of history. The history courses this year have given an intensive survey of European, American, and British history, establish- ing in the minds of the students a more exact conception of the past, and insur- ing: a finer type of citizenship. Society cannot survive without organ- ization. or government, and government cannot function in a beneficial way unless it is founded upon an intelligent, respon- sive citizenry, which forms the seat of sovereignity. This citizenry should be familiar with the external characteristics and the problems of the governing insti- tutions of the state. The safest and sur- est preparation for the proper solution of these problems is through an intelli- gent study of Political Science. In direct alignment with this purpose the courses of this year have attempted to familiarize the students with the mechanism, functions, problems and their solutions of our government. ] he Library UNDER the direction of Eva Brown- ing the Weber College library has developed into one of the finest among those of Rocky Mountain Junior Colleges. During the summer of 1926 the entire library, consisting of about 7000 volumes, was transposed to larger quarters adjoining the study hall. Two rooms were utilized, a small one in which church books and peridocials were placed, and a large room in which other books were arranged. In the main hall several hundred reference books and classic peri- odicals were shelved in new steel cabi- nets. All of these books, including those of the novel library, have been completely re-classified, and a new filing system in their connection has been established. A valuable addition to the library is a group of books pertaining to the department of English language and literature, a num- ber of Church books, and the ’27 library contribution by the Sophomore class. Books which may be borrowed from the library are concerned with almost Weber ol . . any field of art and science, That by have an appreciation for the opportunities therein offered is evidenced tnt Popularity of the Weber College library.