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Show 1EE ;arffte ivsasjacifrai miR An 0 nA nA nA 0 n 0 A 0 0 0 0 U i 0 U U WE d MM Matching excellence with education Kotter remembers the year in review By Laurie Albrechtsen Signpost features editor The center of several controversies this year has been the Vice President for Student Affairs, Marie Kotter. "This has been the biggest year we have had at Weber State University since I have been here. The thing is, it all started with a shooting," Kotter said. From the window in Kotter's office, the building of the new student services building construction is visible. "We are happy that we were able to get the building out of the ground. We had a mild winter. The construction will be finished by the summer of 1995. The structure will be designed to be accessible to all," she said. This has been a very difficult year for both Kotter and ASWSU President Brett Chugg. "He had to work with the football in fall quarter, SFRC during winter and Strategic Planning Task Force and faculty evaluations while in spring quarter. That is very challenging for a student officer," Kotter said. Kotter was asked what were the most memorable events of the 1994-95 school year. She responded with recollections of the accomplishments of others. "That is just the way she is," Chugg said. "She is free with her praise of others. She spends a lot of time and doesn't ask for credit. She is very encouraging of others," he said. Commenting on the role the ASWSU officers have taken this year, "it is harder to do a fine job under trying times. It is easier to do a fine job in an easy time," Kotter said. "Not all student body officers graduate the year they are in office, but Brett, Nancy and Julie will," she added. "They have represented the students well. They worked hard on the student fee committee. They were able to see it as a learning lab. Through the experience, they stretched and grew and it was worth the eighty hours of work," she said "I love it when I am able to see growth in students through the activities and positive experiences," she said. "There was a young man, Scott Baxter, that graduated eight years ago in business. He has seen great success over the years. He recently donated money for a business scholarship. It is this kind of participation and faculty support that make students outstanding," Kotter said. The excellence of the faculty along with co-curricular activities at WSU have an effect and an impact for the better on the student body. The residency of four staff members for diversity started a new focus. After the numbers were in their contribution to WSU was so apparent that they were hired for next year. They have set up a wonderful program. There were more than 60 applicants for the position, four were selected and all have been retained. "I was having my teeth cleaned. The young cleaning lady asked if I had anything to do with the appoint ments for phone in registration. I looked at her holding a sharp instrument and wasn't sure if I wanted to answer. I hesitated and said that I had. She was so excited she thinks it is a wonderful idea," Kotter said. The financial aid department has implemented a .kumh, ,,, . ,,.,. ......u.lul ,,iu.i.i.wii..iiiiumi , jm,to, mwwvmm , ,..v.;,; ; ... i :. . . . I s I ' I i ' - ' r . . . . . f- J Marie Kotter program for recruiting along with a quick access process and speedy renewal. The financial aid department hosted a Utah convention recently. The staff presented the improvements and how the programs were running. It was a fine showing for WSU in the state. The student government fcir ' " mm ffli lokdwSt FORMALw'EAR 'I i n i ! )! PARIS bylaws have been updated this year. Big things have happened as a product of ASWSU. WSU was accepted as the 210th chapter of the Golden Key National Honor Society. The administration was approached by an interested advisor during fall quarter. They were given the ok. The chapter started with around 200 members. Chris Hatch, ASWSU president-elect, served as president for the year. Kelly Koyle officially chartered the organization May 23, 1994. The emotional Koyle, spoke of the positive feeling on the WSU campus.This will be her last chapter to charter. "Pirated Penzance" was a very positive experience. It was supported by student fees and faculty support. Judy Heasley was at the performance in Washington D.C. and made a donation because of its excellence. Through the program the students were able to learn. Jim Christian, a faculty member, was able to produce a piece with great potential. It turned out to be a matching of excellence with what we do at WSU, Kotter said. fcanv Quality Fashion Formal Wear pierre cardin 393-0929 SO E. 4600 S. Washington Terrac Tarrace Shopping Cntr r r |