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Show Dr.ArbogastAirs Views WithSGAC Die problem of academic discussed, and it was thegeneral opinion that some faculty members are not doing their jobs as advisors. It was added, however, that academic advis-in- g se planning are Feb. 7, the SGAC Dean Stewart and Mrs. officers, met with Dr. Arbo-ga- st Haltmeyer to discuss campus problems. Dean Stewart reported that advisors for all organizations on campus are still being assigned, and the job should be completed shortly. It was called to Dr. Arbogasts attention that there are a shortage of chairs and tables in the Student Lounge, and more money would be needed to rectify the problem. There is money availOn Tuesday, . 2 FromPg. as, indeed, they are doing iii Our some measure already. raison d'etre would thus evaporate. If we turn all our energy to practical engagement, we will fail in our obligation to foresee implications of present and future programs and to study the educational enterprise as it is and as it should be. The temptation to remain aloof is greatest in a Faculty such as ours which is closely wedded tc a liberal arts and scholarly tradition. Our greatest sin could be preciousness, to cope with societys real problems in favor of those which for some abstract reason may engage our fancy. Clearly we should never become an educational service station; but clearly, too, as a professional school we should not become blind to the major questions of the field. We should keep ' our scholarly tradition, yes; but we should keenly debate th priority of our efforts so that we help shed light on the grand rather than the trivial isand future of present sued moment. an unwillingess . CAMPUS CAPTURED, 15 February 7:00 8:00 ;j: Pitt Shows Failure Of Tri-Semes- ter Kalamazoo, Mich.- - (I.P.) Six years ago the University of Pittsburgh instituted a system which is similar to Western Michigan Universitys. It was hoped that the system of tri-mes- ter th terms would three utilize buildings and faculty on a more economic basis. More students were expected to come as they could complete their undergraduate education in less than three years and thus save money. That was theory. system did First, the not attract an increase in undergraduate enrollments as had been More expected. importantly, many students were reluctant to as it go to the spring continues on through mostatf the summer. The net resultnf)hat the universitys enrollment is heavy for only the 7 12 months of the fall and winter terms. This means that the buildings are being used less than before, something that the system is four-mon- tri-mes- ter tri-mes- ter meant to correct. To meet the expected rush of students Pitt contracted with ,by Tom Dawson Team Team 1 4 vs 38 vs 2:i$ year than they were last year. Surveys of student charges at the vs 7:00 Team 8:00 Team 2 vs 3 4 1 Team 3 Team 1 7.00 8:00 22 Team 3 Team 1 7:00 8:00 7:00 Team 1 8:00 Team 4 vs vs members of the National Association of State Universities Colleges and at and Land-Gra- nt of the Assoc206 members the iation of State Colleges and Univvs ersities found that all but 19 vs 2g of the NASULGC members and all but 59 of the ASCU members raised at least one charge to students this fall. The surveys figures were re- vs 4; vs 2 97 Spring Looks Busy For 3 2 SGAC Officers March 22 Playoffs M.V.V.WA ir Anne Quigley A plans Further money-makifor the Student Union, changes in the election schedule, the Awards Banquet and the final entries for the name change of the Mardi Gras were discussed in the last SGAC meeting. Joy Voita reported the committee in charge of raising funds for the new Student Union has sent out letters to the local high schools asking for ideas to make money. The committee has suggested a penny drive that would create competition between classes, with the freshmen having a $10 ng WANTED HELP 3 RESPONSIBLE men to help me afternoons or evenings. Earn $35 a week part time. Hours can be arranged to fit class schedule. See Mr. Russell, 5 p.m., until Friday, 1495 E. 3300 South, or 3-- call P.) room, andor board charges this March 1 basicallastudent affair. Course planningls difficult if a student has not declared a major by the end of his sophomore year. SGAC officers were informed that the Board of Trustees had March 15 divided into four committees. One of these deals with Student Affairs, and the Student BODY Officers will meet with this group g: soon to discuss pertinent prob- February :$ lems. Other areas of discussion were the operation of the campus book store, and a proposed awards March 8 banquet which would honor all $ studentswho have participated in extraatrnicular activities. Univ. of Washington, D. Students at three out of four state colleges and universities are paying higher tuition, fees, C.-(I.- - able, and more equipment will be DELIMMAS ji ani-cour- ordered. It was also called to Dr. Arbogasts attention that the Orient- ation week dinner planned by the administration for new students and parents had failed to materialize. The STUDENT Governmt officers offered to help pay for such an affair. Dr.Arbogastsaid the administration should pay for the dinner if the students would help in organizing it. Ikl'schedule RAl Higher Tuition ancons I For Story, See p. 4 Digging Deeper In Pockel 487-790- 3. disadvantage. The schedule for the student body elections has been reWatch for the new arranged. SGAC minutes. in the dates The attendance for the Spring Awards Banquet, which in the past has been for the athletes .only, has been extended to the ole most of the faculty to teach all 12 months of the year. This, the report said, was a major factor in sending the costs from $1,028 in 1957-5- 8 to $2,021 only five years later. This is more than twice the increase in costs of the . in the area, committee stated. per-stud-- ent other-universitie- s classes, clubs 1) SPRING CARNIVAL Simmons College NOTTINGHAM CARNIVAL CAMELOT CARNIVAL Valparaiso Mount St. Marys Harvard University (graduate CAMELOT FAERE school) Brown University The necessary? Are you satisfied with the present selective service system? If there is any form of conscto serve: ription, all those chosen ' (check preference) a. should serve only in the military. b. should be able to fulfill their service obligation in some form of government approved alternative service such as the Peace Corps or VISTA or Teacher Corps. If there is conscription for any type of service, would you prefer that; (check one) a. all be required to serve? b. ' only some should be required to serve, chosen impartially by lottery at some specific age? c. Only some be required to serve, chosen on a selective basis with deferments and exceptions? Do you feel that rank in class should be a criterion for deferment of college students (assuming any are deferred)?, results will be final on February 17. Marquette University Bennington In times other than a national emergency declared by Congress, do you think that conscription is organizations may present awards to their outstanding members, also. The final entries for the Mardi Gras name change were voted down to a final four. They are as follows: so they DRAFT (From Pg. 1, Col. and . Any changes in the calendar should be reported a week ahead for the benefit of the Week at the Peek. The Student Lounge has reported new mats, new lights and it is in the process of obtaining a new television set. A suggestion for 50 new chairs was made. leased by the Office of InstitutThe surveys ional Research. showed a 6.73 per cent increase tuition and required in NASULGC at fees institutiions, up from a median of $312 last year to $333 this year. At ASCU tuition and institutions, required fees showed a smaller rates increase, but tuition jumped sharply. and required fees at ASCU institutions rose 4.16 per cent this year, from $240 to $250; and out of state tuition and required fees rose 10.46 per cent, from $478 to $528. Room and board rate increases varied widely, generally reflectin-st- ate in-st- ate out-of-st- ate In-st- ate ing national in- cost-of-livi- ng food creases, especially higher prices and construction costs. Hardest hit this year were women at ASCU institutions. Their room rates rose 14.89 per cent, from $235 to $270; and their board rates rose 6.89 per cent, from $365 to $390. Other reasons for higher room and board costs are higher employee salaries and added services, such as the installation of telephones in dormitory rooms. The most dramatic increase in student charges in recent years tuition has come in rates. This years 6.53 per cent tuition increase in and required fees at NASULGC institutions comes on top of a huge 19.9 per cent jump last year. At ASCU institutions, this years 10.46 per cent increase supplements last years four per tuicent increase in tion and required fees. On the basis of recent trends it is hard to foresee a wideof tuition, spread leveling-o- ff room, and board rates in the In the last ten near future. student years, charges have risen ' 80 per cent, although the cost of living has increased only 17 per cent. In addition, students are paying a larger share of their In the public education today. are sector, they paying 16.4 per cent of student education costs today, compared with 11.9 per cent ten years ago. out-of-st- out-of-st- ate ate out-of-st- ate There is stiU no advertising It is $600 in the yearbook. of time, out short and is running FAST!!!!! Dale Simison, president of offered his resignNoise Boys ation to SGAC because of lack of support. Joe Ford was not in favor if SGAC could help offer some kind of support. The chaperons list is stiU sitting in the Deans office un-to Clubs are required used. use this list. home Remember the last on basketbaU games February 17-1- 8, 24-2- 5. IMHaREfuGB QQGQQSe Weekly publication of the students of Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. Advertising rates furnished on request. ........... Fil Editor ............................. 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