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Show Page 4 The Tfumderbird Monday, October 17, 1983 Mediocritys cost is much too high Although SUSC is gearing toward enrollment growth, there are indications that in the future, enrollments across the nation will be decreasing, not increasing. According to an article in USA Today ...colleges and universities have begun trimming enrollments and faculties and buildings, preparing for a possible baby bust. The article also said The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education estimates that by 1995 enrollments will decline 40 percent in the Northeast, 32 percent in the Midwest, 16 percent in the West and 13 percent in the South. The question is: Once the baby bust is here, and larger and more known institutions begin intense recruiting campaigns to maintain enrollment levels, how will SUSC compete? The obvious key factor is the quality of SUSCs faculty. There is no room for mediocrity. The faculty, influences the success of the departments, as well as molds students attitudes. So the faculty, in essence, determines, SUSCs success. Currently we have some outstanding faculty members who have shown tremendous dedication to their students and their work. They are the foundation of success for students, and the college. However, there are some faculty members who are knowledgeable individuals in their fields, but who are lacking in teaching and interpersonal skills which make a difference in how well students do. Others harbor poor attitudes which also affect their classes. And others are not as competent as they should be in the subjects they teach although we realize that, due to the budget, some instructors may be teaching in areas other than their fields. SUSCs success now and especially in the future balances on the faculty. As one faculty member said, there is a tremendous degree of excellence here, but the mediocrity, will have to be weeded out. moth-ballin- g 7(lrt 0e THE STUDENT What do you feel are some of the problems in student housing and what do you think should be done to solve the problems ? I really like it. I dont have much to complain about. But there is the fire alarms going off, the clothes washers backing up and not enough washers and dryers. Kathryn, living in M anzanita Hall, is a freshman from Ogden, Utah, majoring in elementary education. Kathryn Pollard: CTmnder6ircC NEWS AND VIEWS OF SOUTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEGE CEDAR Editor Kent Johnson Associate Editor Tamara Rumbaugh Copy Editor Karen Golberg Photo Editor Anthony Ford Entertainment Editor Fletcher Matson i CITY. UTAH Volume 78, Number 4 Sports Editor Paul Husselbee Production Manager Lisa Evans Advertising Manager Scott Mitchell Faculty Adviser Larry Baker Thf rhuncltTbird is published each Monday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College. The views and opinions expressed in The Thunderbird are the opinions of the publications individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the institution, faculty, staff or student body in general. The unsigned editorial directly above is the opinion of The Thunde-'biras a single entity. Letters to the editor must include the name, student number (if from a student) and phone number. Only the name will be printed. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances and the editor reserves the right to edit letters for length and to preclude libel. Letters must be submitted by noon Friday for inclusion in the following weeks edition. The Thunderbird: editorial and advertising offices at 529 West 200 South, Cedar City, LT 84720. Mail at SUSC Box 384, Cedar City, UT 84720. (801) 7758. Feesmadk Jolene Fisher: Theres music at night that vibrates the f floors; we get it from both directions. The fire alarms go off at 6 a.m. We need basic respect and stricter R.A. rules. Jolene, living in M anzanita Hall, is a sophomore majoring in education from Salt Lake City. When someone flushes and youre in the shower you get burned. A new heating and plumbing system and a cafeteria downstairs would help. Amy, living in Juniper Hall, is a freshman majoring in general education from Provo, Utah. Amy Wright: Frank Darra: Its a nice place, close to the college. But its too small, especially if you have a family. You need to make them bigger, maybe make two units one by bashing a doorway between them. Its still what I can afford. ..I have no choice. Frank, living in Oak Hall, is a senior from Micronesia, majoring in business education. |
