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Page ^chfr 'BACrt -TO- SCJiOOi" Thursday; 'AMpist' ifc 16fes : ^Branch Campus Bringing State Universities Closer to Students -- iI Many students who may en- accredited two-year branch Fifty nine s..t.att*e a«nnrdt llaanndd TToo ssttuuddeennttss,, the fact jjthjjajtj tram, ih.l u.u.lly (iv. •way fMr om hI.o _ me-- t4.o -- cAo.lllel .g--e 1Ua I 4a4aI A n /1M/] AV AM/I Dliarf A o r o oiirrpnt.lv c omDl e t lng •re finding their state universities coming nearer to them. -.Many of these institutions BOW have urban, centered inches furnishing full four their tptal resources and ex- and Puerto Rico are currently perience available to students operating more than 260 declose to their own homes in a gree-offering branches accordunique partnership with local ing to the Office of Institutioncommunities. B Of added Interest at this jrear undergraduate programs point is the fact that these lis well as graduate work and branches combine highest colprof essional courses, as in such legiate standards with senslitatea as California, Illinois tivity to local needs. -- And New York, and others. And of equal significance, nia, "commonwealth colleges, In addition, and more widely this expansion of educational in Wisconsin, "off campus cenfpread, state universities are facilities means savings for ters," and in Indiana, "regionproviding systems of fuliy students. al campuses." al Research of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges. In some states the two-year branches are called "community colleges"; in Pennsylvacompleting the first two years of college, can mean a saving -as much as $1,000 a year, as in Wisconsin, for example. In addition to the four year branches, there are three other types r • 127 two year campuses offering the first year or two of regular four year bachelor programs. • 37 technical institutes offering terminal two year programs that usually give «tu< dents an usscx-itUe degree. • 113 extension centers giving degrees credit, mostly for part time students and jnany who are older than' usual college students* The technical institutes are currently reported to be more able to absorb more students than the liberal arts collegek which seems to be all to thd good for the time being sincfc the demand for those teennically trained continues to exceed the supply. Bigger Need For Care Of Eyes Is Seen With the increasing use of Audio-visual aids in classrooms, today's schoolwork makes big demands on eyesight. Add to that the mounting pressures of homework, with a corresponding increase .In the amount of "close seeing" a student is required to -do, and it's easy to see that -the need for intelligent eye care Is more important than .ever. : A professional eye check-up 'Is a traditional part of the 'back to school picture. Proper lighting in the home study area is another need of which most parents are aware. There are, however, other Bteps parents can take to be sure their children's vision is protected. Many of them are simple steps -- as simple as blinking the eyes. An occasional pause for a few eye blinks Is Just what experts recommend as one way to guard against eye fatigue! It's an eye-care habit parents might practice, too. In equipping and lighting the home study area, parents should also give thought to the over-all surroundings. The room used for home study should be decorated in light colors to reflect illumination. In addition to the study lights, other lights in the room should be turned on, to prevent harsh shadows or high brightness differences. Surface of the study desk or table should be light to medium color, again to eliminate sharp contrasts with the lighted books or papers. •. The student's eye level Should be at least 14 inches above the top of the desk, for Comfortable seeing. During Study periods, short breaks of a few seconds to rest the eyes are advisable. Encourage the child to form the habit of pausing occasionally to raise |ils eyes and focus them on jflistant objects. } A jtackboard above the desk |)rcvides a good resting place for the pyer, and also is a jconveniont location for memos )and illustrated data. - Use of eye drops such as Jvlurine. from ? handy squeeze can soo.he and refresh. Oil-Job Training Goes to College Yes, Co-op classes, not co-ed classes, is correct in this instance. J It refers to the on-the-job jtrainlng programs in which ^Industry is co-operating with •more and more colleges, giving students an opportunity to 'earn while they learn. 1 Some 35,000 students are 'enrolled in such programs now In more than 80 colleges. The plan calls for students to en- .gage in the on-the-job parts 'ot the program, during which they are paid for their time, between terms at school. Everyon'e Off On The Right Foot... When They Shop at Hornsby's First! SAVE ON BACK TO SCHOOL READY TO WEAR JsSSSHSSESGSS*i LADIES' 2 for SEAMLESS NYLONS 67 Reg. $i.00 COATES & CLARKE Sewing Thread i ft* 250 yds. per spool Size 40-50-60 - 25c Val. GIRLS' SCHOOL DRESSES Our selection is big and beautiful. New styles and classics in fabrics that are great for easy care. Sizes 3-P.\ and 7-14 REG. $2.98 $ 257 GIRLS' CAMPUS SLACKS Perfect for all the added school activities. See our hui,re array today. $6.00 Value $ 346 BOYS' & MEN'S SPORT SHIRTS Made by the nations leading manufacturers. 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