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Show LEAPing to Conclusions ye'yy. by Jim Leap The term collective bargaining, w'hile being a general term used in the sense of relations, imparts a sense of justice within the framework of American social, economic, and political institutions. Collective bargaining is the or the means by w'hich disputes and ideological beliefs are brought closer together and often solved. Two groups in hope of solving problems arbitrate, compromise, and sometimes even swallow their pride in the hope of arriving at solutions mutually satisfactory to both. The idea of compromise is as old as the American Constitution itself and compensations were made by both the States - Righters and the Federalists in order to draft a proposal to solidify the American ideal. The means to accomplish this end, while not being known as such, wras collective bargaining in the truest sense of the w'ord. Collective bargaining, the foundation block of the two interest groups cannot be a labor-- management im-pet- (E2? I THINK THAT FREE AND OPEN &'Vj c YOUR DEBATE ON COLLEGE CfvfAPUS IS.SUAPLY WONDERFUL, DONT , -- 1 ... YOU KNOW.; Westminster Students Petition On Tuesday, April 9, a resolution was given unanimous support by the SGAC. The petition was the result of numerous requests from students to members of SGAC. President Pinkerton was responsible for the final draft and circulation of the petition which was worded as follows: , the entire SGAC. Mr. Pinker- i We the undersigned members of Westminster College student body, would like, re- spectfully, to submit the name of Dr. Maurice McDowell for your consideration as an administrator of the college. We do not know what your criteria for selection will be; however, we have the greatest confidence in his ability. Resignation Letter Dear Editor: For the past 20 months I have had the pleasure of serving as Advisor to the students in charge of producing this newspaper. During that time, I have worked with three different Editors: Wayne Smith, Jerry Bowden, and Ken Denne. I was consulted regularly by Mr. Smith and Mr. Bowden regarding editorial policy and production of this paper. The advice I gave them was in the FORM of advise and not as censorship. It should also be pointed out that I have gone to bat for them a number of times in their disagreements with the Administration of this College. i We undestand that you are receiving many nominations and would like to request that you consider him among the others. In any event, we are confident that you will make a sound choice. This request was first approved by the four executive officers, and subsequently by Since Mr. Denne took office last September, I have been consulted once regarding the paper. In the same vein, I have, since last September, asked that two separate articles be rewritten. One dealt with a derogatory report (which was actually libelous) on a staff member. In its rewritten form, it was still not responsible journalism. I asked that it be killed, and, as a note of interest, the students involved with the actual production of the paper agreed with me. The second dealt with an extremely poorly written editorial condeming the present College Administration. I asked that it be rewritten. Its author, Mr. Denne, stated that he did not hove time to do so. Mr. rayne Smith, at my request, then submitted an editorial ton then proceeded writh the limited time available to circulate the petition among the general student body. On April 10, the petition was presented to the appropriate body. The purpose of the petition was to show the Board of Trustees essentially three things: 1) The students are dedicated to the responsible of construcexpression tive ideas, 2) The student body is vitally interested in securing a President who is felt to be best suited to the needs of Westminster, 3) Both SGAC and the student body in general are willing to endorse Revernd Dr. McDowell, whom they feel best qualified, in the spirit of respectful suggestion. The student body through SGAC was hopeful that this manifestation of would support be considered as indic- ative of a general feeling on the part of the students. Student response to the petition was spontaneous approval. Within a few hours of which stated essentially what Mr. Denne had written in tactful and universally acceptable terminology. To backtrack: at the beginning of the school year, a meeting, (at my request) was held to determine the policy which the PARSON was to follow throughout the school year. S.G.A.C. Officers and PARSON personnel agreed that this policy was to be one of constructive criticism. This policy has not been adopted. Until the responsible students assume the helm of the PARSON, I do not wish to be associated with it. Please accept my resignation as advisor to this paper. Warren H. Page (We believe that Mr. Page meant advice not advise.) circu-lato- n, well over half of the student body had signed. All but five or six of the approximately 235 students who read the petition willingly endorsed Reaction from the Board of Trustees has not been fully felt, but key individuals have shown a positive response. Mr. Shaw, chairman of the ad hoc Presdiential Selection Committee, reacted favorably to both the format and attitude of the student endeavor. Tangible results of this request will not be known for several months. The initial value of the endorsement is that the students have shown an active interest in constructive participation despite the blatent lethargy of some of their nominal BMOC leaders. watered down mixture of sand and cement. Such bargaining must be strong enough to weld the units together. Furthermore, it cannot be a one-wa- y street, it is the solution for solving disputes not the means to break the opposition. Good relations between two different groups create the good society. For one to stand rigid, can only result in disaster. In retrospect, we of this college community have witnessed strong rigidity by one of the two groups engaging in the course of collective bargaining. On the other hand, the second group has been bargaining in true faith, and willing to compromise and work for mutual understandings and mutual agreement. Can this continued rigidity expressed by the administrators of this college community at the bargaining table continue or will the administration realize their responsibility and begin to bargain in true and good faith of which w'e know they are capable with the ultimate desire to solve the problems facing this College. Analysis of Attitudes by Jim Morris This article is an attempt to view the result of different modes of student expression as objectively as possible, taking into account both student and administrative opinions. Most students consider their appeals (petitions, walk-outrallies) to be constructive, sensible and worthy of attention. Our intention was to state clearly a need for change and to offer suggestions as means for affecting that change. Our expressions have always been in the form of requests, not demands. Even though w'e demanded to be heard or showm consideration, our proposals once received by the administration or board of trustees, have always taken the form of a request. Although our appeals have taken the form of vigorous and provocative action, this is no reason to criticize the reasons for the proposals. s, could be harmful to the school. Perhaps some people feel that the schools relationship with needed donors will suffer, or enrollment will drop, or the churches related to this school may doubt the effect Westminster is having in achieving its purpose of d offering a program of Christian education. None of these possibilities have materialized or seem about to do so. Until the students are shown," with tangible evidence, that what they have done has had a crippling affect on this school, it must be concluded that the criticism against their appeals has been disproved by the merits of their actions. The students have present- ed their side of the issue and are now waiting for only two results: (1) For the administration to show tangible evidence that what we did wras harmful to the school, (2) or to show us evidence that at least some of the requests which we made are being conscientiously considered. The students have only been given opinions as to how the walk-ouetc., was or well-rounde- STUDENT LOUNGE Open from: 7a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. "Nothing Inferior for Your Interior" Breakfast - Lunch Snacks t, KING and PAGE TAMPICO CAFE Mexican and American Dishes Served with Mexican Hospitality Phone OPEN DAILY TILL 1 A.M. EL 167'A REGENT STREET (Between State and Main) 5-07- 83 TZcuM DRUG Corner of I Ith East and 17th South School Supplies Gifts Stationery Greeting Cards FEATURING QUALITY IRexaM and NAME BRAND PRODUCTS Complete Accurate PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Be Sure To Ask About Our STUDENT DISCOUNT! |