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Show 578 The President reported a very successful two-day conference held recently on this campus by the Civilian Defense CAMPUS CONFERENCE ON CIVILIAN DEFENSE VERY SUCCESSFUL Committee of the State of Utah. Between 500 and 600 persons attended the conference, which dealt with discussions on the hazards of atomic bombing, treatment Of resulting injuries, etc. Just prior to this conference, President Olpin had written to Governor Lee to Offer the services of the ROTC units of the University in case of emergency should the National Guard be on assignment elsewhere. Subsequent to this Offer of service to the State, President Olpin received letters of appreciation from the Governor and also from Mr. Gus Backman, Executive Sec- retary Of the local Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the Civil Defense Committee, APPROVAL OF EXPANSION ,QF :M.S.T. PRO-+GRAM TO ' The President reported that he had received an official request from President Henry A. Dixon Of Weber College, urging the University to expand its program of resident study at Weber to include M. S. & T. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, thus establishing a branch of ' the University ROTC there. The President reported that he had discussed the request with C01. Hubert M. Cole, Professor of WEBER COLLEGE Military Science and Tactics ‘On this campus, who, in turn, had referred it to his military superiors at FortlDouglas, and it is now in the hands of Albert C. Wedemeyer, Commanding General of the Sixth Army, for a decision. The President stated he was in favor of this expanded program,' as is Col. Cole. It was pointed out that some small problems incident thereto will have to be worked out. ' Regent Ballif thereupon moved that subject to approval by proper military Officials this Board act favorably upon the request of President Dixon. Regent~Browning seconded the motion, which carried. Regent Browning commented on the excellent opportunity this would be for military training not otherwise obtainable, and would also serve to strengthen the educational position of the University. REPORT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY TELEVISION The President reported that a great deal Of agitation is prevalent in Washington to expand the educational Opportunities of television. Hearings have been conducted before the Federal Communications Commission by a Joint Committee on Educational Television representing Universities and Colleges of the country. It is proposed to have set aside at least one channel in each state to take education into the homes of the citizens. The President has expressed by letter to the proper officials this institution's interest in this new field. |
