Jay L. Nelson Papers

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25th Anniversary Dinner Response from President Jay L. Nelson

Jay L. Nelson

Response from President Jay L. Nelson to Speeches at the Dinner Honoring Nelson as President for 25 years.
A Tribute to Harriet B. Vigen

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson on March 8, 1975 celebrating Harriet B. Vigen's 25 years at the College as a Vocational Business Educator culminating with the presentation to Vigen of the symbol of the College on behalf of the Alumni Association. Included are a discussion of the many positions held by Vigen as well as awards and memorandum about her many achievements.
John H. Klas and Mrs. Alberta Henry Awards Banquet

Jay L. Nelson

Introduction for two key individuals (John H. Klas and Mrs. Alberta Henry) at the Utah Tech May 1975 Awards Banquet.
Outstanding Alumnus Introduction for Keith L. Hales

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson on March 8, 1975 celebrating Keith L. Hales as an Outstanding Alumnus. As a 1954 graduate of the electricity program at Utah Tech and a current member of te Electricity Advisory "Committee at the College (1975), President Nelson's introduction of Keith Hales highlights his activities at the College as well as in his personal life.
Outstanding Alumnus Introduction of Archie D. Shaw

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson on March 8, 1975 celebrating Archie D. Shaw as an Outstanding Alumnus. As a 1967 graduate of the printing program at Utah Tech, Shaw continued his association with the College after his graduation including a stint as Alumni Association President in 1970. President Nelson's introduction of Archive Shaw highlights his activities at the College as well as in his personal life.
Unveiling of the Jay L. Nelson Administration Building

Jay L. Nelson

Comments made by President Jay L. Nelson at the unveiling of the Administration Building at the Redwood Road Campus.
Utah's Educational Horizons

Jay L. Nelson

A list of "questions for consideration" presented at Utah's Educational Horizons, November 20, 1975 at the University of Utah. These questions revolve around the purpose of education and the justification for Trade or Vocational Schools such as Utah Tech.
UTC All Personnel Meeting of September 11, 1975

Jay L. Nelson

President's Report Outline for UTC All Personnel Meeting of September 11, 1975. The outline highlights: 1. Enviable Reputation (of the College); 2. Utah's Growth and Development; 3. Articulation of Instruction; 4. College Advising Program; 5. Individualized Instruction.
Platform Guests List for UTC Graduation Exercises

Jay L. Nelson

List of platform guests for Utah Tech Graduation Exercises, June 7, 1974.
Redwood Campus College Center Dedication

Jay L. Nelson and G. Homer Durham

Opening remarks made at the dedication for the College Center at the Redwood Road Campus on April 26, 1974. President Nelson's remarks discuss the project and in particular the committee which spear-headed the College Center project. Following this are notes for remarks at the dedication of the new student center by Dr. G. Homer Durham, Commissioner of Higher Education. The document ends with further remarks given at the dedicatory program at the college center by another speaker.
L.P.N. Graduation Speech presented by Jean K. Larsen for Class No. 47

Jean K. Larsen

Keynote speech given at the Licensed Practical Nursing Graduation for Class No. 47, August 1973.
Alumni Fellowship Banquet Speech

Jay L. Nelson

This is a speech given by President Jay L. Nelson at the Alumni Fellowship Banquet on March 2, 1973 at 7:30 PM.
Clinton Erwin Day Remarks

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson in Memoriam for the death of Clinton Erwin Day, an instructor at UTC.
Final Charge, UTC Graduation Exercises

Jay L. Nelson

Final Charge given to Utah Tech Graduates at the Graduation Exercises held at Highland High School on June 1, 1973 at 7:30 PM.
Introduction for Bill Howard, Guest Speaker for Graduation Breakfast

Jay L. Nelson

Introduction to Guest Speaker Bill Howard given by President Jay L. Nelson at the Utah Tech Graduation Breakfast on June 1, 1973.
Madge W. Harvey Funeral Remarks

Jay L. Nelson

A speech given by President Jay L. Nelson at the funeral for Madge W. Harvey, a former cosmetology instructor at the College when it was known as Salt Lake Area Vocational School.
UTC Graduation Exercises

Jay L. Nelson

Speech given to Utah Tech Graduates at the Graduation Exercises held at Highland High School on June 1, 1973 at 7:30 PM. The speech has the theme of success. Included is the list of Platform Guests at the Graduation Exercises.
Address of Donald B. Holbrook given at UTC Graduation Exercises

Donald B. Holbrook

Keynote speech for the Utah Tech Graduation Exercises on June 2, 1972. Speech given by Donald B. Holbrook.
Curricular Implications of Manpower Data (Education and Employment, Where is the Balance?)

Jay L. Nelson

Talk entitled, Curricular Implications of Manpower Data (Education and Employment, Where is the Balance?), given by President Jay L. Nelson at the Utah Conference on Higher Education on September 15, 1972.
Eternal Candle Anecdote Given at Recognition Banquet

Jay L. Nelson

Eternal Candle story anecdote given as part of a speech at the Recognition Banquet, May 12, 1972.
Howard B. Gundersen, Recognition Speech

Jay L. Nelson

This speech recognizes the achievements of Howard B. Gundersen (as the first president of the College and his later achievements). In particular are the mention of specific faculty hired under Gundersen - Don Wellard, Parker Pratt, Harriet Vigen, Evan Jensen, and Florence Piacitelli - as well as the difficulties the College and Gundersen faced under J. Bracken Lee's term as Governor of Utah. Included is an anecdote of Governor J. Bracken Lee stating that the "growth and development of your College is tremendous. You've succeeded in spite of me!"
Utah Conference on Higher Education Panel Comments by Jay L. Nelson

Jay L. Nelson

Should Manpower Needs Dictate Higher Education Curriculum? - panel comments presented by Jay L. Nelson at the Utah Conference on Higher Education, September 11, 1972. In many ways these comments are an argument for the need for community and technical colleges.
UTC Graduation Exercises

Jay L. Nelson

Speech given to Utah Tech Graduates at the Graduation Exercises held at Cottonwood High School on June 2, 1972 at 7:30 PM. The speech begins with a history of the different locations and buildings that have and currently do constitute Utah Tech.
Educational Accountability

Jay L. Nelson

Speech on Educational Accountability delivered on December 7, 1971 at the American Vocational Association Convention.
Howard Facer, Retirement Comments

Jay L. Nelson

This speech honors Howard Facer on his retirement from the College. Facer's association with the College began when he enrolled in the building technology deparments of Salt Lake Area Vocational School in January of 1954. He enjoyed full-time employment at SLAVS beginning in June 1955.