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Show C&mpias BJotjs ASWC Constitution Changed By Cara Cahoon proposal by the Executive Cabinet to change the intent of the ASWC Constitution was accepted as constitutional by ASWC Judiciary at their Feb. 2 meeting. In addition to ruling on the proposals constitutionality, Judiciary declared their support for the proposal and its Intentions. In order to clarify questions raised about the proposal, as well as their own position, the Judicial branch submitted this stateA ment: ASWC Judiciary has unanimously accepted the following proposal as constitu- tional: The Executive Cabinet will be made up of the president, vice president, the speaker of legislative assembly and the chief Justice of Judiciary. As this proposal follows the Intent of the Constitution. It can therefore be instituted for the 1988-8Executive election with the stipulation that in January 1989 Westminster students will vote In a general election and make the decision as to which system of government will be instituted on a permanent basis. It will take a majority vote for the proposed system to become permanent.' Given a careful evaluation. Judiciary felt that the proposal Is In line with the present 9 two-thir- Constitution, as it still maintains an Executive Cabinet consisting of four individuals. In an effort to answer to the letter of the constitution. Judiciary has required that the proposal In Its entirety be voted upon In a general election. January 1 989. At this time the proposal will be accepted or rejected following the Constitutional ammendment procedure." Judiciary had previously voted in favor of the proposal and its constitutionality In a was January meeting. A call for a made by several members of the body because they said they needed more Information about the proposal before allowing it to pass. They voted Feb. 2 after receiving the information they felt pertinent. The proposal was initiated by ASWC President Tammy Hopkins and ASWC Roxanne Mennes and was Secretary approved by Executive Cabinet in January. As stated above, the proposal will be Instituted for this springs election. This institution states that the Executive Cabinet will consist of the president, vice the speaker of legislative assembly,president, and the chief Just ice ofJud iciary. These officers will be elected by the vote of the studentbody in a re-vo- te general election. The offices of treasurer and secretary will be appointed by the Executive Cabinet according to the proposal as it was passed: they will not have a vote in Executive Cabinet. The proposal suggests that Job descriptions change for the aforementioned offices. Job descriptions fall under the of the constitution; thus they must be approved by ASWC Legislative Assembly. Legislative Assembly also requested more information on the proposal before accepting its job descriptions. by-la- If approved, the Job descriptions, according to the proposal, would be as follows: the president would, in addition to current requirements, serve as a student advisor to the Shaw Center Board. Legislative Assembly, and Judiciary. In addition to current requirements, the vice president would have sole responsibility for planning and providing activities for ASWC members (the Westminster student-body- ). The speaker of Legislative Assembly, in addition to current Job requirements, would have a vote in Executive Cabinet. He or she would be responsible for reporting to Legislative Assembly on the issues discussed In Executive Cabinet. The speaker would be responsible for representing the viewpoints of Legislative Assembly members in Executive Cabinet. The chief Justice ofjudiciary, in addition to current Job requirements, would also have a vote in Executive Cabinet. He or she would be responsible for reporting to Judiciary on the Issues discussed in Executive Cabinet and would be responsible for representing the viewpoints of the Judiciary members in Executive Cabinet. Also according to the proposal, the Job descriptions of secretary and treasurerwould change. The treasurer would serve as a controller. He or she would notify the speaker of any fiscal problems. The treasurerwould give input to the Executive Cabinet, without voting power, and would be responsible for processing the ASWC monies paperwork. The treasurer would be responsible for submitting a budget to the Legislative Assembly. The secretary would be responsible for keeping the official records of the three branches of government in the ASWC office. He or she would be responsible for typing and posting the minutes of all ASWC government meetings within seven days of the meeting. The secretary would be responsible for any of the secretarial requests of the Executive Cabinet: he or she would give input to the Cabinet without having voting power. Finally, according to the proposed job descriptions, the Executive Cabinet would continue to make decisions on administrative concerns of student concern. According to Executive Cabinet, the purpose of the proposal which was approved by Judiciary, is to develop a system of government that is preferable to the current one; one that can offer Westminster students a more efficient form of government that has effective checks and balances while following the guidelines and intentions of the ASWC Constitution. Rather than a system that offers three equal branches of government, the current system places the majority of power and control in the Executive Cabinet," said Hopkins. She said the current system offers Executive Cabinet the means to have input in other branches, yet the other branches have no means of input in Executive Cabinet past that given to any Westminster student. Hopkins contends that the change initiated by the proposal will allow the other two branches of government to have input on Executive decisions. The proposal approved on February 2 by Judiciary will be reviewed in January 1989 by the three branches of government and the studentbody will vote on whether or not to continue with the new make up of the constitution. Spring Break Almost Here By Laurie Staton-CartThis year, Westminster Colleges displaced Spring Break will be from Feb. 15-1and is er m 9, aptly named as a "spring semester" that begins in January.! If you re not going to bespendingyour week on the beaches near Mazatlan (see sidebar), there are several ways you can spend your week. On campus, the Westminster College Quintet will perform on Thursday, February 18 th at 8:00 p.m. at Nunemaker. On the evenings of Friday and Saturday (February 19th and 20th) the Utah Symphony will be performing with Joseph Stlverstein conducting and Gary Graffman on piano. Tickets with current student identification, are only 1 If you originally came to Utah with snow on your mind, then you could ski. alpine or at a different resort every day of the week. Or if you dont ski and all you want to do is get away from the local concoction of valley smog, head up to Park City for the annual Gallery Stroll." from 3 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17 th. The "Stroll" is basically an open-houscomplete with hors doeuvres and champagne. at all participating galleries in Park City. Shows will vary from the traditional solo show to mat cutting demonstrations and jewelry making. For more information, contact the ParkCity Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau at cross-countr- y, e, 649-100- 0. QrmsiBtiliffiit -- ard-hitt- ln pfpbli. lueitlon iTtaili M 1UUUXUI) s&SEiSa. MrrmTT. SttStsSfiggfr iggflir Argentine Students Visit By Ginny Gale Many students on Westminsters campus have noticed a group of enthusiastic Spanish-speakin- g teenagers on campus during the past week, particularly in the campus snack bar as they, too, compete fora g place in the lunch line. ever-growin- Unknown to most students, these energetic teen-ager- s are not traditional students here, but rather a group of Argentine high school students participating in the English Language Study Center program located on Westminsters campus. Although the ELSC is situated in Converse Hall, it is actually one of three ELSCs located in the United States. Their goal is to develop and conduct American English language and culture courses for adult international students. . The Centers parent company. Excellence in Education. Inc., is also located in Salt Lake City, and international working connections are maintained in Korea? and throughout Latin America.Japan. i The Center is now concentrating on offering a series of graded English programs for high school graduates and business who are seeking advanced education people in the United States. Some of the programs they offer include corporate English courses, American lifestyles and culture, university-leve- l English language, proficiency testing, and travel-stud- y tour programs. The program offers unequaled opportunities for International students by providing a learning atmosphere in a private liberal arts college in a major U.S. city as well as numerous opportunities for academic and cultural exchanges with college students from over 30 states and 20 foreign countries. Dormitoiyspace is available for students in ' A addition to apartments "homestay program is offered to students whose stay is short- - term. Local families host students in this housing program at a low off-camp- cost. Among the study programs required at the ELSC are Essentials in English, Independent Study Grammar, Conversation, Reading and Vocabulary, Composition, and Pronunciation. Students also participate in sports, and attend preparation classes for a language literacy test that must be passed in order to enter most colleges and universtities in the U.S. Pam Bennett, assistant director of the ELSC at Westminster, feels that the students fmish the program with a good of impression their experiences. They make friends good while theyre here. Thats exciting for them, and a lot of them keep in touch after leaving the Center." . Utah Skiing is of particular interest to students attending in the winter, added Bennett. A lot of the students from Latin America find this unfamilar activity a real KICK. Warm-weathactivities for spring and summer students usually Include visits to Utah National Parks and even The ELSC strives to provide a Disneyland. activity program to help assure as complete a cultural experience possible in the west. er well-round- ed February 9. 1988 - Issue 1 1 |