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Show Page 4 The Thunderbird Monday, October 3, 1983 Faculty pay hikes a critical need Southern Utah State College is a college that can weather tough times. We are now in one of those times. It is not news that SUSC faculty members receive some of the lowest salaries in the state. Because of this many instructors have been forced to leave the college by simple economics; they could not afford to stay. Many of them, especially if they have a family to support, have found it necessary to be on a constant lookout for a way to bring in a little extra to make ends meet. Obviously, the instructors are not, the only ones who suffer because of this situation. To students , this problem should be alarming because we. are next in line to feel the effects of this situation as quality instructors are forced to leave or must turn down job offers here. The value of a degree earned at SUSC is a direct result of the quality of the faculty. At present, it would be naive to think that students have nothing at stake in the facultys bid for better salaries. Students owe a great deal of gratitude toward those professors who have made the choice to remain at the college. The Thunderbird believes it is time that we the students show the faculty our gratitude by actively supporting them in their attempt for better pay. The Thunderbird encourages student government to take a vigorous role in this issue. Students should also relay their feelings on this situation to state legislators. By lending our support we would not only be assisting faculty members with their problem; we would be helping ourselves in securing a quality FeedBeufk This week we asked freshmen "How do you like SUSC so far? T5F3 ' 1 Leslie Hanchett: 'i I love it. However, I was kind of confused at first. I felt there should have been more literature on what procedures to follow when registering. Leslie is from Vernal, Utah and is majoring in Pediatrics. Its a lot of fun. I education. Che ChunderbircC ws Cf SOUTHERN UTAH STATE OXUGE CEDUl CTTT. UTAH Volume 78, Number 2 Editor Kent Johnson Associate Editor Tamara Rumbaugh Copy Editor Karen Golberg Photo Editor Anthony Ford Entertainment Editor Fletcher Matson Lloyd Radmall: people. Lloyd is a Cedar native and Sports Editor Paul Hussdbee Senior Staff Writer Stcwaxt Smith Production Manager Lisa Evans Advertising Manager Scott Mitchell Faculty Adviser Larry Baker Tke Thunderbird is published each Monday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College. The views and opinions The in Thunderbird are the opinions of the publications individual expressed writers and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the institution, faculty, staff or student body in general. The unsigned editorial directly above is the opinion ofThe Thunderbird as a single entity. Letters to the editor must include the name, student number (if from a student) and phone number. Only the name will be printed. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances and the editor reserves the right to edit letters for length and to preclude libel. Letters must be submitted by noon Friday for inclusion in the following weeks edition. The Thunderbird: editorial and advertising offices at 529 West 200 South, Cedar City, UT 84720. Mail at SUSC Box 384, Cedar City, UT 84720. (801) can meet a lot of new is majoring in Electronics. Maria Gonzalez: r:: rfr- - I m I Its V J a wonderful place to study. Maria is from Laredo, Texas and shes majoring in Business. Brian is from Cedar City and is majoring in Biology. f S rt i , L D z ' N ! Brian Lyman: For the small town its in the opportunities are good. Theres enough to do here. Xff . Because its in Cedar I can stay at home, eat good meals, not pay rent, and (best of all) I dont have to live in the dorms. I can go to school cheaper here. Obviously Bryan is from Cedar City, not quite so obviously he is majoring in Business Administration. Bryan Forsyth: |