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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 6, 1982)
AAA Dean picked Wilmot -Bill” Gilland, 48, acting dean tor the University architecture and allied arts school since July, has been named dean of the school, according to Richard Hill, provost and academic vice president Gilland was head of the architecture department in the school from 1972 to 1977 His primary areas of interest are design process and methodology, form context relations and architectural education "Bill Gilland's prior administrative experience in the school and his dedication to its mission equip him especially well for this position," Hill says "He under stands and appreciates the interaction of the various components of the school and is thoroughly familiar with its history and development,” he adds Gilland replaced Robert Harris, now architecture dean at the University of Southern California Gilland joined the Oregon faculty in 1969, after teaching in the department of architecture at the University of California, Berkeley He was acting head of the UO architecture department for one year before being named head Advisors chosen Four Oregon public school superintendents were recently appointed to the advisory committee for the University administrative certification program The statewide program is a part of the educational policy and management division of the University college of education The newly formed advisory committee will help strengthen the certification program by assisting in planning courses and providing a connection between the program and Oregon public schools according to Richard Carlson, an education professor and director of the division's graduate studies Advisory committee appointees are Murl Anderson, Roseburg Douglas County School District 4 Boyd Applegarth, Beaverton School District 48J Donald Charles Lake Oswego School District 7J; and Ken Stanhope Pendleton. Umatilla Education Service Dis trict Approximately 900 educators take part in the certification program throughout the state A basic certificate for teachers counselors and supervisors wishing to enter administration is one of two types of certification available A standard certificate is offered for school administrators who already possess the basic certificate Programs cut dropout rate Orientation and counseling help freshmen cope By STEVE KNIGHT OMIwEmarald Thirty-three percent of the University's freshman class drop out each year, and 46 percent of all University students enrolled never reach their senior year Alienation and a Kind of culture shock add to the high attrition rate, says Gregg Lobisser, University orientation director “If students don't feel they have an identity at the University — if they don’t 'fit' — it's difficult for them to become committed to their academic work,” Lobisser says As orientation director, it's Lobisser's job to lower the attri tion level of the University's freshmen class He begins his retention efforts in July during the Early Orientation and Registra tion Program, a two-day event where students are given their class schedules, introduced to other students and shown around campus The approximately 1,500 students who participate in EORP each summer have a higher re tention rate and generally better "sense of belonging,” Lobisser says "They can begin to visualize themselves living here so when they arrive (in the fall) there are fewer shocks, fewer unknowns,” he says ' Academic frustration” is a major factor in attrition, says David Hubin, learning resources director Many students come to the University without proper learning skills and as a result are unable to cope with the rigorous demands of higher education, he says The Learning Resources Center, a division of the arts and sciences college, offers courses that help freshmen make the transition from high school to college, Hubin says One class — Introduction to University Study — covers effec tive listening and note-taking techniques and the skills neces sary to understand reading ma terial Financial and personal prob lems also play a part in a student's decision to leave school, Lobisser says “If you've got a $500 bill and you've got a due date coming up and you're not going to meet it. how are your going to focus on academics7'' he says Short term loans and deferred tuition are two ways the adminis tration helps ease students con cern over finances, Lobisser says, and the counseling center Continued on page 13 FOR ALL THAT YOU DO r \ THIS RIM NEWS IS FOR YOU 1 rv ^ ■pfcrfation & ^■1 INTRAMURALS Intramural Basketball — There will be two options winter term for IM basketball, officiated and unofficiated The officiated program will require a $10 non-refundable entry fee while the unofficiated will require a $10 refundable forfeit deposit Check at RIM office for details Leagues — Basketball and Volleyball — For those who want to play two games/matches every week 3 x 3 basketball leagues will be available for the early bird" crowd (7 10 am — 8 15 am) Tuesday and Thursdays Five player/team basketball will be available at 11:30 am on Mondays and Wednesdays Coed volleyball will be played on Wednesday evenings between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm There will be an entry fee to cover costs of officials and awards Depending on the number of players on your team the cost per person can be as low as $5 00 per person for an eight week season Sign up by January 12 at 103 Gerlinger Hall Basketball Officiating Short Course — Starts January 6 and finishes January 10 This includes 8 Schedule of Activities — Winter 1982 Intramurals Activity Division Player* Entry Deadline Basketball M*W*C* 5 Mon Jan 11 — noon Handball M 4 Mon Jan 11—5 pm Soccer M 9 Wed Jan 13 — 5 pm Soccer W 6 Wed Jan 13 —5 pm Inner Tube Polo C 6 Wed Jan 13 —5 pm Racquetball M—W 3 Tue Jan 19 —5pm M — Men W — Women, C — Coed All Campus Events Activity Bowling League Tennis Doubles Racquetball Mined DOIs Inner Tube Race Free Throw Contest Scotch Doubles Bowling Badminton Tournament Billards Sports Photography Fun Runs M - W - C M - W C M - W M — W M - W - C M - W - C M — W M - W M - W Players Entry Deadline 4 Fri Jan 15 5 pm 2 Fri Jan 29 — noon 2 Fri Feb 5 — noon Mon February 6 1 Thurs February 11 2 Fri Feb 19 — 5 prn 1 or 2 Fri Feb 19 —noon 1 TBA 1 Mon March 5 1 or 2 OPEN RECREATION HOURS - WINTER 1982 SWIMMING Gerlinger Pool Leighton Pool 7 00 am — 8 30 am MUWHF (caps required) 11 30 am — 1 30 pm MUWHF 7 30 pm — 9 00 pm M W ! 00 pm — 4 00 pm Sunday BADMINTON Gerlinger Anne* 6 30 pm - 9 00 pm U H VOLLEYBALL Gerlinger Anne* 6 30 pm — 9 00 pm M OPEN GYMS Gerlinger Anne* Gerlinger Anne* Gerlinger Anne* Gerlinger Anne* 3 00 pm - 9 00 pm M U W H ’ 3 00 pm - 6 00 pm F • 10 00 am b 00 pm Saturday * 1 00 pm — 6 00 pm Sunday * Esslmger Hall Esslmger Hall Esslmger Hall / 00 am - 9 00 7 00 am - 6 00 8 00 am - 6 00 pm M U W H • pm F • pm Sal * Sun * • Gyms are available during these limes EXCEPT where scheduled lor classes intramurals athletics club sports or special events hours of classroom instruction plus two sessions on the court for practical experience Course taught by Bill Bankston, an experienced high school and collegiate official Cost for the course is $15 00 A working official will earn the cost of the course back after one or two games Sign up today (January 6) before 3:00 pm at 103 Gerlinger Hall Soccer Referee's Clinic — Free to students, staff and faculty This clinic is being taught by Jonathan Siegle, a represmtative of the Southern Oregon Soccer Referee s Association (SOSRA) Get prepared now to referee and make some extra bucks winter and spring Clinic to be held in Esslmger 63 on January 12 and 13 from 6 pm — 8 pm Budwaliti presents this page a* a aarvlca to atudant* Inlarastad In racraatlon and Intramurals. 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