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Catalog 1963 - 1964

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 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Bernal B. Allen. South Portland, Chairman

Charles F. Bragg ll, Bangor
Herbert R. Brown, Brunswick
Vernon O. Johnston, Madawaska
Frank S. Hoy, Lewiston
Mrs. Gilbert F. Loebs, Waterville
Mrs. Mary H. Manduca, Old Orchard Beach
Ernest C. Marriner, Waterville
Carroll L. McKusick, Guilford
Mrs. E. Palmer Ingalls, Jr., Calais

Warren G. Hill. Commissioner

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PRESOUE ISLE

MAINE
NORTHEASTERN MAINE VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE

1963 - 1964
The Northeastern Maine Vocational Institute is con-
ducted under the authority of the Maine State Board of
Education for young rnen and w-omen who desire training
in the vocational trades occupations, practical nursing
and business skills. The courses are designed to give the
students a basic and comprehensive training in the theo-
retical and practical skills of their chosen occupation.
This school was instituted by an act of the 100th
legislature and came into being when the former Presque
'Isle Air Base was deactivated and eighty acres of land
and thirty-six usable buildings of varying types were
deeded to the State of Maine for educational purposes.
The new campus includes a fully equipped chapel, thir-
teen dormitories, a large recreation area, kitchen and
dining facilities, a newly renovated practical nursing
school and administration building, softball and baseball
diamonds, three large shop buildings, a b'usiness eduea-
tion center, classroom buildings and several smaller
buildings for maintenance use, storage and small shop
space.
In the fall of 1963 the following courses will be of-
fered:
Automotive Mechanics Carpentry-Building Construction
Practical Nursing Electricity
Sheet Metal'Worhing
We are putting out an abbreviated catalogue this year
because of the limited time and because we are still in the
process of developing our curriculum and course content.
Detailed course description will not be available in time
for this edition, however, \Me are enclosing thumbnail
sketches of each course to be offered.
Our students will study related technical subjects de.
signed to give the graduate a broader understanding of
his chosen field. Courses in mathematics, related sciencq
basic hglish and business management are included to

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broaden the background of the graduate in his vocation'
The demand for people trained in vocational - technical
skills on the part of trade and industry makes the type
of education offered by the Northeastern Maine Voca-
tional Institute very valuable to high school graduates.
With the increased emphasis on automation and mechan-
ization, the decreasing opportunities for unskilled labor,
and the developments in technology which have created
thousand of jobs in all kinds of endeavor which required
trained workers, the Northeastern Maine Vocational In-
stitute should help to fill these needs.

STUDENT EXPENSES
The charges below subject to change, are required of
all students, and are payable before a student attends
class for any semester. A monthly pay plan beginning
in September is also available. Details may be secured
from the business office of NMVI on reo-uest.
Semester Rate In-State OuLof-State
* Tuition $123.50 $211.00
8* Health and Accident Ins. Fee 7.50 7.50
Activities Fee 7.00 7.00

$138.00 $225.50
* Includes Laboratory and consumable materials fees.
** Health and Accident Insurance fee rate is tentative
pending drawing up of a policY.
Books and other supplies and deposits will cost an
estimated $60 to $80 per year. A tool box deposit of
$5.00 is required in most courses' refundable at end of
year. All checks should be made payable to: Treasurer,
State of Maine.

LIVING COSTS
Board and room: $12.?5 per week, payable ten weeks
(one quarter of a year) in advance, of which $9.25 re-
presents board and $3.50 roorn. The dormitory and din-
ing room are closed over the Thanksgiving week-end and
during: the Christmas and Spring vacations. Married
students generally rent apartments in the Presque Isle
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REFUNDS
Students whose relations with NMVI are terminated
for any reason before a semester is completed will have
refunded to them prepaid tuition, material fees, and
room charges as follows:
80Vo during the first two weeks
70% during the third week
60% dulng the fourth week
Al%danng the fifth week
20% dwing the sixth week
No refund of tuition, material fees, and room charges
after the sixth week of school, except in the case of
veterans attending under Public Law 550, wherein re-
funds conform to Section 254.
Refund is not applicakrle to the health and activities
fees. Board charges vrill be refu-nded on the basis of the
number of full weeks unused. fn cases of students leav-
ing the dormitory for other living accomrnodations dur-
ing the Quarter, there is no refund for the room.

Non-Dormitory Studenfs
Day students are encouraged to participate in all ac-
tivities of the school, including cafeteria privileges. Meal
tickets at $3.50 may be purchased. Health and accident
insurance applies equally.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Graduates of approved high schools may be admitted
directly to the school, provided their high school record
indicates that they can perform satisfactorily at NMV'I.
Admission requirements differ for various courses. In
general a prospective student should have two years of
high school Mathematics and a year of Physical Science.
Algebra would be an advantage in the trades courses
but it is not a prerequisite. Proficiency in English is also
an indicative factor.
Testing, in addition to high school records, may be
required in some eases.
 Practical nurses will be given a pre-entrance test prior
to admission. Please refer to the Maine Schools of prac-
tical Nursing bulletin for rnore detailed in-forrnation
about this program.

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION

Application for admission, accompanied by a five
dollar fee (this is a separate fee and is non-refundable),
high school transcript, and photograph of self, should be
forwarded as soon as possible. The Admissions Commit-
tee will begin reviewing applications at the earliest pos-
sible time. Accepted students will make a $25. deposit
toward the first sernester's tuition charge within one
month of notification of acceptance. This is not refund-
able unless requested prior to July 15. Registration is
completed in person on the opening day of school in
September (usually the day after Labor Day). No stud-
ents are admitted after a week from opening date; there
are no mid-year admissions. On registration day, the re-
mainder of the tuition and fees for the first semester are
due, as well as the cost of the first ten weeks board and
room ($127.50) for dormitory students.
The ten dollar ($10.00) room reservation deposit is
non-refundable. Enrolled students who have financial
difficulties should acquaint the Principal with their pro-
blems. The Institute reserves the right to exclude or
dismiss any student at any time if his attendance' con-
duct, or progress in studies is regarded by the Adminis'
tration and Faculty as unsatisfactory. New students are
considered as serving a probationary period until they
establish the fact that they can fit satisfactorily into the
school program and organization.

STUDENT AID
While part-time work may be available, prospective
students are urged to consider their finances carefully
before enrolling:. Students can work their way in part'
but it is difficult both to succeed in school work and
work long hours evenings. The prudent person will have
an adequate reserve or a guaranteed income to finance
the larger part of the costs.
Part-Time Work
The institute may employ a limited number of students
for a variety of occupations in the operation and maint-
enance of its physical plant. Applicants needing the
benefit of part-time employrnent may make application
for such at the Principal's office. References from these
applications will also be made to private firms and in-
dividuals in the Presque Isle area who contact the school
for student help. The Maine State Enaployment Office
in Presque Isle further assists in the promotion of student
aid by contacting business and industrial organizations
in the area to acquaint them with the availability of
student workers.

Scholarships
From time to time, seholarships will be available.
Needy students should inqute as to this possible source
of aid. Applications must be received before July 1 prior
to each school year. The State Legislature generally pro-
vides funds for this purllose. Scholamhips are awarded
on the basis of financial need and a better than average
scholastic record at NMVI. Seholarships will not gener-
ally be granted to students until they have attended
NMVI for one semester and established a scholastic
record.

RECREATION PRCGRAM
The fonner officers club will be used as a canteen and
recreation area. It is a beautifully finished and attractive
area which adds a great deal to the earnpus. Social events
and student activities will be sponsored by the student
government. The sehool has an attractive and fully fur-
nished chapel which will be available for student use'
An athletic field with a baseball and softball diancond
is available. Other athletie activities will be arranged as
the program develops.

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 COURSES
Each course will have two parts to its program. (1).
Theory classes and Laboratoty worh will be scheduled
for four clock hours each day; (2). related subjects are
also requirecl of all students in all courses. Outside study
is an additional requirement. The principles of the re-
lated sub,jects will be applied as much as practicable to
problems of the major course, courses of study differing
somewhat to rneet the specia.lized needs of each occup-
ation. Courses and course content may be changed with-
out notice. A sernester consists of (20) twenty weeks,
and graduation credit is given only f,or the satisfactory
completion of a semester's work in any subject. Success'
ful cornpletion of, all subjects in a course is required for
a diplorna from NMVI.
Following is a brief description of each course to be
of,fered. The actual subiects to be taught in each course
will not be listed in this bulletin as these have not loeen
finally determined.

AUTCtulOT i VE i\,1ECH ANI I CS

The object of thrs course is to prepare the individual
for employment as an auiomotive mechanic, service
managev, faetory parts manageri garage ovrner; die-
sel rnechanic; or one of the many related fields. The
collrse rvill provide training in iniernal combustion en-
gines with particular emphasis on the automobile. A
chance to speeialize in such areas as diesel; maintenance
and repair of farm equipment, etc. will be offered for
those who can profit frorn it in the letter part of the
course.
The final composition of this course will be determined
by the instructors hired in co-operation with representa-
tives of the trade.

CARPENTRY - BUILDING CCNSTRUCTION

This course will prepare you for positions in the build-
ing trades and related jobs. The instruction will include
practical shop work and related theory. After a few
years of experience in the field, graduates should be
capable of serving as foremen or of conducting their own
business.
The related training wiil inelude blueprint reading;
drawing; construction materials; architecture ; layout;
safety; trade terminology; etc. Instruction in this class
should cover the construction field as performed by the
carpentry trade. This ineludes home construction of a
wide variety; commercial construction consisting of
stores, warehouses, schools, etc. The work runs from
form construction to exacting finish work.
The final composition of this course will be determined
by the instructors in co-operation with representatives
of the trade.

ELECTRICITY
This course is desig:red to prepare the individual for
employment as an apprentice electrician or electrician's
helper with as broad a background in the fielctr as pos-
sible.
The program of instruetion will provide b'oth technieal
training and practical experience as well. Among the
topics covered in the practical portion of the training
program will be ttre applications of the fundamental
prineiples of electricity, electrical circuits, eleetrical
properties of wire, magnetism, electro-magnetsr use of
magnets in electrical equiprnent, motors and generators,
starters and eontrollers, wiring methods, DC & AC cur-
rent, arc and aeetylene welding. The final composition
of this coutne will be determined by the instruetors in
co-operation with representatives of the trade.

SHEET f\AETAL WORKIf'JG

This course is designed to provide instruetion in all
branches of the Sheet Metal Trades.
The instruction in this class includes both practical
experience and related theory necessary to develop a
rvell informed apprentice. The related technical instrue-
tion will include: trade terminology; blueprint read-
ing; layout and pattern work; drafting and others.
Courses in English, Trade Math, Trade Science and
Business Management will be offered to complete the
elassroom instruction. The practical shop portion of the
pupils training includes use of tools and machines I
soldering and fluxes; uses' care and analysis of mater-
ials, seams and locks; ventilation and heating; arc and
acetylene welding; shylights and ventilation; protective
coatings and paint. Actual shop experieuce will inelude
the layout and fabrieation of roofing; spouting; gutter-
ing; cornice and skylights and other projects represent-
ative of actual job procedures.
The final composition of this course will be deterrnined
by the instructor in co-operation with representatives
of the trade.

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 CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1963 . 1964

1963

September I Sehool Opens - Registration

November x End of Mid-semester Ranking
Period
November 21,22 Thanksgiving Recesg
Deeember 20 through
Jan. 6 Chrishas Recess

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January 6 Classes Resume
January 22, 23, 24 First Semester Exarlinations
tranuary 2T Second Semester Begins
April I End of Mid-Semester Ranking
Period
April 4 through12 Spring Recess
June 12, 15, 16 Final &raminations

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