• Founded in 1889

• Nearly 23,000 students

• Nickname: Wildcats

• School colors: purple & white

• Conference: Big Sky

OGDEN UTAH• Utah’s 4th largest city located in the foothills

of the Wasatch Mountains

• Easy access to recreation such as: skiing, snowboarding, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding & golf

• Once a busy railroad hub, now home to cultural events, museums & historic district

• Outdoor magazine named Ogden one of America’s Best Towns of 2008

• Sunset magazine named Ogden one of its “10 Places You’ve Got to See” in the January, 2008 issue

• National Geographic Adventure magazine named Ogden one of its “Fifty Next Great Adventure Towns”

• In the past year, The New York Times called Ogden a “destination for extreme sports,” and The Denver Post and The Wall Street Journal also have run favorable articles about the area.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES • 230 degree programs— the most comprehensive

undergraduate offering in Utah

• Small class size: 4 out of 5 classes have fewer than 30 students

• Personal attention from faculty and staff

• Undergraduate research and service learning opportunities

• Ranked one of the best public universities in the west by both U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review

ACCREDITATION

Music • National Association of Schools of Music

Excellence and creativity are hallmarks of our programs in Communication, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. The college offers:

• Contemporary classrooms and exhibit spaces for visual arts

• On stage and backstage opportunities to participate in dance, music and theatre

• National Undergraduate Literature Conference

• Nationally ranked debate team

• Award-winning campus newspaper, The Signpost, and campus radio and television stations that offer hands-on training and experience

Telitha E. Lindquist

COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIES

MASTER’S PROGRAMS MASTER’S PROGRAMS

• Master of Accounting

• Master of Athletic Training

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Master of Criminal Justice

• Master of Education

• Master of English

• Master of Health Administration

• Master of Nursing

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

Excellent pre-professional programs to prepare for graduate school

Outstanding acceptance rates into medical and dental schools

• Pre-medicine

• Pre-dentistry

• Pre-optometry

• Pre-podiatry

• Pre-chiropractic

• Pre-veterinary Medicine

• Pre-physician Assistant

• Pre-pharmacy

• Pre-agriculture

• Pre-horticulture

• Pre-forestry

• Pre-range Management

The college provides a unique formula of theory and hands-on practice to prepare you for a career in the life sciences, physical sciences or mathematics.

• Recognized national leader in undergraduate research with opportunities to work side-by-side with top faculty on projects

• Training and experience in a recently renovated planetarium and on-campus observatory

• Life Sciences learning opportunities in unique ecosystems and field trips to explore the unusual variety of Utah’s geology

• On-campus laboratories including a DNA lab, Geographic Information Systems lab and a quality control facility for a nutrition company

COLLEGE OF APPLIEDSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

With practical, hands-on experience and a solid theoretical foundation, you’ll be well qualified and highly sought-after for jobs in technical industries. The college offers:

• One of only four Automotive Service Technology bachelor’s degrees in the country; Partnerships

with Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Toyota provide state-of-the-art technology and training

• Nationally ranked Manufacturing Engineering Technology program

• Only Telecommunications bachelor’s degree in Utah and only

bachelor’s degree in Technical Sales offered in the US

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

• Automotive Service Technology [AAS programs]

• Electronics Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Interior Design Technology

John B. Goddard

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

The Goddard School will teach you to apply theory to actual business practice. A curriculum oriented toward real-world applications will give you solid credentials for international success and recognition in the high-tech world of business.

• Students rank in the top 1 percent in national business exams.

• Upon graduation, more than 95 percent of our students are placed in jobs or attend graduate school.

• Classes are small, and faculty members enjoy working closely with students.

• Our programs are personalized, flexible and thought-provoking.

ACCREDITATION

All programs in the Goddard School are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the most prestigious business accreditation, and the same as Harvard and Yale. Fewer then eight percent of all U.S. business schools and fewer than two percent of all business schools worldwide have this honor.

Jerry & Vickie Moyes

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONTheoretical knowledge and practical, personal growth experiences prepare you for careers in teaching; for careers and personal roles related to marriage, family and young children; and for professions involved in promoting health and enhancing human performance. The college offers:

• The Melba S. Lehner Children’s School, which allows students to gain experience working with young children

• A fully equipped human performance lab

• Opportunities for extensive field/practical experience

• High job placement rates for graduates

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

• Athletic Training

• Child and Family Studies

• Teacher Education

• Family Studies

• Teacher Education

Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Community clinical facilities and programs integrate basic sciences, liberal arts and clinical experiences. Discipline-specific skills and knowledge will enable you to provide excellent patient care in your chosen field. The college offers:

• Outstanding pass rates on licensure and certification exams as well as outstanding graduate placement rates

• A dental hygiene clinic

• Cooperative opportunities with 200 affiliated health care facilities, two universities and outreach placements across the western U.S.

• Career-ladder nursing program from certified nurse aide through the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing to a Master of Nursing degree

ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

• Clinical Laboratory Sciences

• Dental Hygiene

• Emergency Care & Rescue

• Health Administrative Services

• Health Information Management, Health Information Technology

• Nursing

• Respiratory Therapy

COLLEGE OFSOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Whether you’re preparing for a job or for graduate school, you’ll find programs that educate beyond the lecture hall. The college offers a broad range of disciplines and opportunities to study people and cultures:

• Excellent placement rate for students applying to graduate schools

• A working crime laboratory, as well as access to a police academy

• Meaningful service learning

• Hands-on learning in archeology and histology laboratories

• An NSF-funded summer research program for students.

• Opportunities to work closely with award-winning faculty on research and practicum

• One of the top 10 undergraduate geography programs in the country

ACCREDITATION

Social Work • Council on Social Work Education

• Full-time academic advisor

• Tutoring available

• Help with degree plan

• Help to build study skills

• Career Service Center

WSU Athletics

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

HOUSINGUNIVERSITY VILLAGE

• Built in 2002 Housing for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games

• Apartment-style complex with private bedrooms Furnished, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living

room, 2 bathrooms with showers and tubs, cable, and hard wired and wireless internet access

Head Coach

CARLA TAYLOR

• WSU Head Coach 22 years

• 2 NCAA tournament appearances

• Advanced to Big Sky Tournament

12 of last 13 years

• 2 terms as Big Sky Conference Team

Captain WBCA

• 2nd winningest coach in BSC history

• 3-time BSC coach of the year

• WBCA District VII coach of the year

Carla Taylor

OFF THE COURTCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTGOAL (Greater Ogden AthleticLegacy) Foundation Volunteer

• Ogden Marathon • XTerra Triathlon

Harvest Moon Festival VolunteerLance Armstrong Foundation

Donor/Supporter

Speaker • Internal Revenue Service • Women in Business • Ogden Executive Group • Exchange Club • Wisebird Book Club

Local Elementary SchoolVolunteer

• Reading • Speaking • Clinics

Habitat for Humanity

Women in Business • Executive Board

AWARDS 2005 AthenaRecipient

HonoraryCommander—Hill Air Force Base 388th Maintenance Squadron

• F16 Flight • Tanker Refueling Mission

HOBBIESBiking

Fishing

Gardening

Golf

Skiing

DEE EVENTS CENTER

• Seats 12,000

• Biggest and best of the Big Sky

• 4-time host site of NCAA Tournament

• New floor in 2006

• 2-time host site of BSC Tournament

WINNING TRADITION

• 2 Big Sky Conference championships

• BSC championship game 4 of last 8 years

• 2-time host BSC Tournament

• 2 NCAA appearances • Challenging schedule features

ranked opponents each year

PLAYER ACCOMPLISHMENTS• 128 Academic all-conference performers• 40 All-conference performers • 4 Kodak all-region performers• 7 top-25 WBCA national team GPA rankings in last 10 years• 3 NCAA Division I Kodak/Women’s Basketball Coaches

Association All-American

2008-2009 ACCOMPLISHMENTS• First victory over Utah since 2002 (65•63)

• First win over a PAC-10 conference opponent since 1966

• University of Washington (77•66)

• BSC Newcomer of the year (Sarah Conner)

• Set the all time regular season attendance record vs. Utah State (Dec. 22, 2008— 2,551 fans)

• 4 academic all-conference performers

Three Decades of

WILDCAT TRADITIONBIG SKY CONFERENCE AWARDS• 59 All-conference selections

• 14 All-tournament players

• 3 Conference MVPs

• 3 Conference newcomers of the year

• 2 Tournament MVPs

• 2 Conference freshmen of the year

• 1 Conference 6th player of the year

• 2 Conference defensive players of the year

NATIONAL AWARDS• 11 Kodak All-region District VII

• 3 NCAA Division I Kodak/ WBCA All-Americans

• 4 Kodak All-Region Performers

• 4 Wade Trophy Finalists

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Women’s BasketballBrooke Hansen Medical School, University of Illinois

Crystal Howe 2004 - Lithuania Pro League2005 - Luxenburg League

Marnee Madsen Veterinarian

Jaynee Paskins Nadolski Assistant Commissioner, Big Sky Conference

Shelley Olsen Switzerland Pro League

Jamie Critchfield Peteson Lawyer in Texas

Shelly Roberts Principal, Hooper Elementary School

Rachelle Sayers Assistant basketball coach, Weber State University

Carla Taylor Head Coach, Weber State University

Andie Willer-Woods CPA in Minnesota

Other WSU AlumniNolan Archibald President and CEO, Black and Decker

DeLonie CallVice President Human Resources, ClearOne Communications

Tom GrimmPresident, Sam’s Club

D. Ward HochFounder, Visa Credit Card

Robert HydeChief Financial Officer, Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment Group (Utah Jazz)

Sheryl LaukatPresident/CEO, Cannonball Musical Instruments LLC

Jill ParishJustice, Utah State Supreme Court

Curt S. RobertsVice President of Timing, Vision and Technological Ventures, Nike

Tomoko SpryInternal Audit Manager, Autoliv ASP, Inc.

Jami Vienneau, News & Traffic Anchor, Metro Networks

Olene S. WalkerFormer Governor, State of Utah

• Dee Events Center • Football & Track Stadium• C. William Stromberg Complex/

Reed K. Swenson Building (Gym)• Soccer Field • Practice Field• P.E. Facility• Women’s Softball Field

WSU ATHLETIC FACILITIES

C. William and Bernice

STROMBERG STRENGTH CENTER

• Nearly 6,000 square feet

• Equipped with:

> Olympic training platforms

> 6 squat racks

> Over 10,000 lbs of free weightsAll workouts are monitored and supervised by head strength coach Eric Hohn.

Medical Professionals on Campus• Team physician certified in sports medicine• Full-time athletic trainer at all games and practices• Certified physical therapist• Certified chiropractor• WSU student health center• State-of-the-art rehabilitation facility

ATHLETIC TRAINING & SPORTS MEDICINE

McKay-Dee Hospital, one of the finest medical facilities in Northern Utah, is three minutes from campus

WSU Student Health Services is available to all students (physician/family nurse practitioner visits and lab tests provided at no cost)

BASICS Sports Medicine/Human Performance Center • Speed/Power/Agility Training• Gait Analysis• Injury Prevention• General Conditioning• Physical Therapy• Rehabilitation

BASICS SPORTS MEDICINE(Balance, Agility, Speed, Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation, Coordination, Strength)

Highly trained staff combines the latest research findings with state-of-the-art equipment to give athletes the best speed, power and agility training available.

• Tuition and fees

• Books

• Room and board

Full Division I SCHOLARSHIP

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YOUR FUTURE AT WSU

Weber State University will help you grow as a student and as a basketball player.

You will meet new people, gain knowledge and develop your athletic ability.

Together we will build a plan that ensures your success on and off the court.

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

• Average ACT score of incoming Women’s Basketball players 23

• Average GPA of Women’s Basketball player over last 5 years 3.30

• Average GPA for general students is 2.90

• Produced 124 All Big Sky Academic Team Award Winners

• 4-year Presidential Scholar Award Winner (2007 graduate, Laura Porter)

• District VII First Team All District sponsored by ESPN The Magazine (Julie Gjertsen)

• District VII CoSIDA Academic First Team

• 4-time winner of the Big Sky Conference Presidents Cup

• Team GPA above 3.25 for 10 consecutive years

• WBCA ranked top 25 team GPA for 7 of the last 11 years

• Reading to local elementary school students• Volunteering at YCC (Your Community

Connection) a community based organization that provides support for women, children and families in need.

• Organizing and hosting an elementary school field-trip day where 1,500 children attended a game for free

• Conducting basketball clinics for after-school programs

• Cleaning up Ogden City Trails

Wildcats in the

COMMUNITY

• Traveled to Switzerland and France over a span of 10 days

• Competed with three international teams

• Gained unforgettable experiences as a team

2008 INTERNATIONALSUMMER TOUR