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Show m:: ! : May 10, 1993 Signpost EDI TOR I A Outraged student claims SFAC needs to respect constitutional laws To the editor, A I am rarely outraged enough to write a letter to the editor, however, the Student Fee Allocation Committee and their ring leader Marie Kotter have pushed me to the limit. I fail to see the justice in wanting to close a meeting to the public when $4.2 million of public funds is spent at a public university. Public funds spent at a public university should be public information. Withsuchafighton behalf of the SFAC and Marie Kotter to close the meeting, it makes me wonder what the committee is attempting to hide. May I add that I have very little faith in any individual in SFAC member says elected officers stand for entire student body To the editor, I am one of the young politicians who was duly elected by YOU the student body to represent you to the "big bad Administration" at WEBER STATE. You voted for me, or by not voting for some someone else acquiesced me into office. I am a student and I DID SERVE ON SFAC (Student fee allocation committee). There were nine members on the committee and eight of the members were students. This means that the students are not only represented, they are the committee. The committee is made up of the three executiveofficers, whom YOU elected, four sena tors, whom YOU elected, and two students at large who have no affiliation to any group on campus. In essence the committee is made up of people who you elected to represent you. The next point is Weber State is the only institution in the state The Signpost staff Editor In chief Monoglng editor Wire editor Newt editor Gov. crflalrt editor Sporti editor Arts editor Arli editor Signature editor Aut. tlgnature editor Aut. Signature editor Copy editor Aut. copy editor Photo editor Aulstant photo editor Senior photographer Production manager Auittant production Advertising manoger Aut. ods manager Ad design Secretory Adviser Aut. odvUer Aul. odvlser, editorial Publisher Kelly Famiworth Jeff Haney Iyon Hlart Mark Forsberg Eric Morrow Matt Kammeyer Patrlc Tovol Shay Farr Becky Jensen Brady Nixon Angela Sutler Cheryl Jensen Hillary Schultz Danielle Mabey Natalie Boswell Sieve Conlln Mark Lukes David Gallegot Jonathon King Lelghann Hersey Jenette Scott Starr Sutton P. Larry Slahle Dale S Oberer Jim Sawdey Dr. Randy Scott any political office, and this only adds toward my hostility toward politicians (and the WSU administration for allowing the SFAC actions). It is clear to see that my personal opinion is reflected among the student body with low turnouts for elections and mediocre support from the students regarding political committees, offices and elections. The SFAC is breaking the law by closing next year's meeting and has no case to battle it out in the courts, or to rule amongst themselves that next year's stu-dentfees meeting be closed. Marie Kotter's suggestion to make the fight a precedent case for other universities is becoming the laughing stock of the university and the only one I know of in the country that allows students to ha veany say in where thestudent fees are spent. At all other institutions in the state the vice-president of students allocates the fees and the students do not have any say in what happens. If it becomes too much of a hassle Dr. Kotter can just do it herself and the students will be out of luck. Next year there will be more student at large positions on the committee. There will be the three executive officers, who YOU just elected, two senators, who YOU just elected, and at least two other students-at-Iarge and two students to be named by the student body president. If you do not Jike the people allocating the money don't vote for them or better yet run against them, which very few people did this year. To be a member of the SFAC you must be willing to dedicate more than 80 hours to the process (TlTHE SIGNPOST Recipient of the UPA General Excellence award The Signpost phone numbers Editor in chief Managing editor News Sports Classified Advertising Production Fax 626-7121 626-7105 626-7507 626-7983 626-6358 626-6359 626-6358 626-7401 The Signpost is published Monday, Wednesday and Friday during fall, winter and spring quarters and on Tuesday during summer quarter. Subscriptions are $9 per quarter. Ad deadline Is two days before publication. and community by thinking they are above the law. My advice to Marie Kotter and the SFAC is to do your job accurately, proficiently and ethically. May I also remind Marie Kotter and the SFAC that their jobs exist because of the students and it is their responsibility to represent the students and do us justice, not screw us over. The SFAC actions are truly putting Weber State University in a negative light. Marie Kotter a nd the SFAC need to respect laws of the United States Constitution, and have more consideration for-the press. Justin Scott WSU student during winter quarter. Another thing that needs to be pointed out is that there are almost 22 meetings which are open and anyone can attend. During the whole year only one student attended and he is now the non traditional senator for next year. If the students want something done differently they can talk to any one of the members, who will be more than willing to convey theinterests of the students to the committee. The last thing is, IF YOU DON'T LIKETHE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT, VOTE, BECAUSE IF YOU DON'T VOTE YOU HAVE NO REASON TO COMPLAIN ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON AT WEBER STATE. If you have anything to ask me you can talk to me in my office or call me at 626-63549.Jeff Hatch Student Senator for college of Business and Economics The Signpost welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be typed and should not exceed 400 words. For lengthier expositions, arrangements may be made with the editor in chief. Letters must include name address, phone number, relationship to staff and the signature of the writer. The Signpost reserves the right to edit for reasons of space and libel and reserves the right to refuse to print any letter. Bring letters to the editorial office In UB 267 or mail to: The Signpost, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 84408-2110 Pros & Consensus By Robert Peff "Do you think it is ethicoi for facuity and students to go beyond a platonicreiation-ship?" 'VVriJ I' '1 I . ft E' r "JtV 1 ill l r "No. I tliink a professional distance must be kept in order to avoid favoritism and uphold professional standards ." Nikie Greene Senior, english education "In some cases it is unethical, this would be if the relationship negatively affected the performance of a student or his or her classmates. The relationship is fine as long as it is kept outside of the school atmosphere. The first priority for being at a university should be for education, the next would be for the growth of a person through experiences as a student." Chris Ward Senior, psychology "I feel it is unethical. Students and professors should keep their relations at a professional level." Amanda Watson Sophomore, respiratory therapy "No, I think students and teachers should keep a professional relationship. However, I feel it is ethical for teachers to be friendly and outgoing with students. Therefore, giving students the ability to confide in them and be comfortable in having a good friendly relationship with them." Michelle Johnson Sophomore, elementary ed. "Yes, I feel that it is ethical for students and faculty to . have a relationship. They are both human beings, and they have the right to be with whom ever they want. Titles should not get in the way of what feels right." Melvin Maxwell Junior, dance "I see no problem with suudent-teacher relationships, except that temptations to award special favors to the student involved with the teacher may exist." Sean Ercanbrack Sophomore, general ed. |