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Show 1 A2 Signpost Tuesday, September 27, 1983 Surcharge continued from front page. and will include comparison of the students' ability to earn funds for college i.e.; How Many hours it takes to earn college funds, availability of financial aid, and the ability of parents to support children in college. The Council of Studentbody Presidents, representing Utah's nine col--leges and universities, have submitted a resolution that students will accept a future tuition hike only if matched by an equal percentage of funds by the legislature. The resolution is directed toward the '1984-85 school year, which will not bring relief from this year's threatened surcharge. The resolution was drafted by the student officers to bring to the attention of the state's lawmakers the fact that tuition adjustments over the past seven years have increased at a rate greater than state appropriations, which failure in state funds has caused the current budget crisis facing the System of Higher Education. Dr. Brady said the compromise is a "responsible and effective approach" by the studentbody presidents. The ASWSC council is also forwarding a public education program to inform the community of tiution in creases, budget cuts, and their effects on the students and school, as an attempt to draw more support from the community. They also plan on direct lobbying with the legislature. Dr. Brady emphasized the fact that rising tuition charges are nation-wide. The fact that WSC's tuition has gone up nearly 30 percent over the last five years is to be expected, he said, because Weber State is one of the largest four-year public colleges in the nation. The College Board, a national educational association, affirms that the nation's public colleges will be facing an average rise of ten percent. Weber State was below that average with a 6.5 percent hike so far this year, but will nearly double that average with the additional surcharge.The College Board says college costs are rising far faster than inflation because "many colleges are playing 'catch-up' after a decade of inflation," noting that college costs over most of the 1970's rose at a slower rate than consumer prices in general. Dr. Brady also stressed that Weber State students are still paying 10 percent less to attend college than students at Utah State University, and 20 percent less than University of Utah student Join two of the Wasatch Front's hottest jocks...Chuck Jackson and Kirk Allen...by making the move to B101 F M . . . All the hits...all the time Listen for our 101 minute music marathons and your chance to win up to 5 dollars a song! New Bldg. Opens "An extraordinary day for all of nc." were the words Pres. Rodney Brady used to describe Sept. 19, thf Hav the Wattis Business Building was dedicated. Addressing the large group at the ceremony in the 298-seat Smith lecture Hall, Pres. Brady said that they were there "...not to dedicate a building... but to rededicate ourselves to that system and spirit of free enterprise that has made us the greatest country on this planet Earth." Dr. Sterling Sessions, former dean of the school of business and economics, was awarded a Presidential Citation at the ceremony. It was apparent that the completion of the new building was very satisfying to the former dean, and he stated that the day was personally rewarding because the erection of a business building at Weber had been a project occupying his mind for over eight years. Among the many local business people and dignitaries present were Lt. Gov. David Monson, Commissioner of Higher Education Arlo Van Alstyne, members of the State Board of Regents and State Building Board, and Ogden Mayor Steven Dirks. Also in attendence were members of the Edmund Orson (E.O.) Wattis family, many who had traveled great distances to honor their grandfather and greatgrandfather at the ceremony. A portrait of Wattis, painted by Randall Lake, was unvieled at the dedication, and it will be pn display in the business building. The unique building has 15 discussion-type classrooms, a 298-seat lecture hall, a computer center with many on-line terminals, a word-processing center, a 1 ,400 student capacity per hour to name but a few of the features. The cost of construction and furnishings was $4.21 million. WELCOME TI w liiLJL From the people at Commercial Security CSB extends a warm welcome to all new and returning students. We're interested in your successful college days as well as your every banking need. CSB understands your busy schedule. We'd like to help you with your financial needs so you can make the most of these important years. We're a full service bank we can help you now and in the future. Stop by one of our convenient locations today. 3565 Harrison Boulevard 2491 Washington Boulevard 1 i5S BJ C Phone 621-1130 Phone 621-1 130 mm Commcrc!sS MEMBER FDIC O Weber State College Editor Lis Wright-Largeul Managing Editor Donna Layton Sporti Editor Colleen Mewing Ant. Sporti Editor Dan Dickson Mem Editor Rae Dawn Olbert Government Affairs Kathy Kendell Production Manager Kristie Jenson Ant. Production Manager Susan Rekhmuth Photo Editor - Grove Pashley Advisor Larry Stahle Entertainment Editor Kevin Carrillo Signatore Editor Brian Slaugh Copy Editor Joan Wilcox Advertising Representatives Don Williams Dean Walklin Margaret Kafton David Chandler Circulation Lane Hlggs Advertising Manser Richard Curtis Secretaries Elizabeth M. Eichler Shannon Saunders Prod action Staff Ken Hill Margaret Marberry Pauline McReavy Heather Tutlle Photographer Laurie Call The Weber State Signpost is published twice weekly throughout the academic' year by the WSC Department of Communications. 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