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Show Editorial Seniors See Progress The Class of 1966 and much of the student body as a whole are reflecting the changes in student life and attitudes, at-titudes, despite the formidable-barriers surrounding this valley. A bit of nostalgia for the past four years at the U and perhaps some fear about the future are typical feelings feel-ings of many a college student about to graduate. However, How-ever, these traditional feelings have been subdued by the many changes effecting student life. Instead' of these trite feelings common only a decade ago, many new and different dif-ferent attitudes are being expressed by most Seniors. Seniors today are continuing the trend for advanced education and are having marked effect on most campuses throughout the country. In addition increased enrollment pressures from new students, the effect of the new GI Bill and the draft fear will have a marked effect on the University we are leaving behind. Students are concerned about the quality of education educa-tion they receive, and will not continue to be passive in ! areas traditionally viewed as taboo to them. Already di rect opposition has been expressed by the faculty of the College of Business about a proposed written student evaluation of faculty instruction. As Seniors we are also concerned about the image of the University to prospective freshmen. There is a general feeling, among many high school Seniors planning '( academically inferior institution to the south that the ; University is cold and aloof. The past ASUU officers have I made a step forward by proposing the formation of tht ASUU Programs Bureau, which Utah State University has had in operation for years. If this innovation is to be successful, full support and aid from the Administration will be crucial. As Seniors we are proud of the administration of the University, especially when compared with our neighbor 5 institutions. The present University administration is providing pro-viding us with a progressive and enlightened relationship between students, faculty,, and administrators. With their cooperation much has been accomplished this past year for the welfare of the students. Archaic regulations concerning off-campus drinking by University groups, conflicting with State laws, have been rectified by the Student Affairs Committee. The measure needs only approval by the Faculty Council and the Dean's Council before going into effect. At long last the much needed and awaited building program is under way. Although we have only seen the inconveniences of this program, the University will soon be classified as up-to-date in most areas. The Medical Center is a good example. And at long last, with the renovation of student government gov-ernment into an effective organization, it has produced measureable benefits in its first year. Yes, even a battle over editorial freedom of the Chrony cleared a few cobwebs. cob-webs. In sports, we've seen the advent of a new football coach and the charge of Jack's Wonder Boys into the NCAA tournament despite early season blues. As Seniors we are concerned about the progress of this institution. As Alums we will exercise our influence and help promote its reputation, that is if we remain faithful to the ideals we have adopted at the University and continue the idealism and concern for human welfare and justice that has identified us from previous generations. genera-tions. , -Senior Class Steering Committee |