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Show The Tfmnderfnrd Monday, January 23, 1984 Page 5 Trading Places THIS WEEK BY THE CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE: STACI BIRD, JEFF MAXWELL, SCOTT PRICE, STEVE WRIGHT Committee proposes changes Efforts by the ASSUSC Constitution Revision Committee culminated Saturday as final changes in the schools Constitution were readied for senate review. The changes, initially proposed by President Mark Wade, are seen as a necessary step in streamlining the efficiency of student government. It is expected that the proposed Constitutional changes will be passed in the senate, after which the student body will have the opportunity to pass or vote down the amendments. In short, the proposed alteration in the schools Constitution will rid the student body of duplicative positions with overlapping jurisdictions, and change the terms of office to enable a smoother transition from one administration to another. Executive Council Changes The appointed council has been a body appointed by the president with assistance from the vice president and attorney general. We have felt that work has been quite effective under their term of office. However, as we have studied other government organizations we have seen the effectiveness of involving more students in the form of committees, said Wade. The proposed suggestions to future student body leaders would be to reduce the number of Executive Council members to 10. These recommended changes are purely advisory however, and do not require a constitutional amendment. Attorney General The atttorney general as it now stands has had little effectiveness on the affairs of the ASSUSC. He has held an executive position with responsibilities seldom used, said Wade. The proposed changes would combine the duties of the attorney general with those of the academic vice president. Since the vice g member of the senate and a president is already a member of the executive council, he could ensure both bodies comply with the Constitution. non-votin- Vice President of Social Affairs A new position would be created on the executive council to allow for a vice president of social affairs. Responsibilities of this officer would include the maintenance, development, and coordination of functions relating to the social affairs of the student body. Senate Changes The present Constitution calls for 16 senators; two from each school of the college and two from each class. Students, therefore, Anthropology is defended To the editor: formed I would like to comment on the proposed elimination of the minor and the anthropology phasing out of the anthropology classes, currently taught by Dr. Richard Thompson, in 1986. Before I address the merits and impressive performance record of Dr. Thompson, I would like to use the following quotes from the Accreditation Preliminary Report Site Visit to illuminate the obvious value in importance and including anthropology in the curriculum at SUSC. The closure of anthropology should be reconsidered, not only in light of the importance of the discipline itself, but also because other majors rely on this discipline to satisfy their respective requirements. (p. 30) It is extremely difficult to comprehend why the significant contributions that Dr. to the academic community here have not been appreciated. Die list of. his accomplishments is impressive. First, and foremost, Dr. Thompson is one of the few faculty members on this campus who engages in ongoing research and publication in his field. Whats more, the excavations which are directed by Dr. Thompson are done so without any financial help from the institution. In order to pursue his research, Dr. Thompson has Thompson has made are represented twice. Due to the emphasis in higher education on the students major rather the class standing, class senators often have nothing in common with other students in their class. The proposed changes' would discontinue the class senators and increase the number of senators from each school from two to three. The Constitution Revision Committee reasoned that students will receive better representation from an increased number of senators in the school of their major. Students with an undeclared major would be represented by all senators and would be allowed to elect senators in the school they would declare at the time of voting. a g corporation, Intersearch, Inc. The Little Creek Mountain Archeological Field School, which operates every summer, includes students from colleges and universities nationwide. The Quail Creek Excavation, which was finished in the early part of December, 1983, has produced significant data that will change the accepted opinion on Western Anasazi subsistance patterns and trade relationships. Dr. Thompson is also responsible for the publication of Western Anasazi Reports, a journal that is published two to four times a year, depending on the availability of funds. Despite the lack of recognition for Dr. Thompsons achievements at SUSC, his work has given SUSC a degree of nationwide visibility. Many states are represented by the students who come for the summer excavations. Western Anasazi Reports is recognized by archeologists and anthropologists knowledgeable in the Great Basin for its significant new contributions. Dr. Thompson is acknowledged in the Great Basin archeologic community as being the expert on Western Anasazi ceramic analysis. Most impressive was the election in July, 1983 of Dr. Thompson as the president of the Utah Professional Archeological Council. Dr. Thompsons the fulfilling of his academic responsibilities. He teaches a full course load and spends evenings, weekends, and summers on his research. His wife, who receives no salary from SUSC, assists him in his research and the editing of Western Anasazi Reports. He maintains the SUSC museum and in the past has served, and still serves, SUSC in many various capacities. In light of the obvious value of ...despite the lack of recognition for Dr. Thompsons achievements at SUSC, his work has given SUSC a degree of nationwide visibility. the inclusion of anthropology in the curriculum as well as Dr. Thompsons many scholarly accomplishments contributions, Election Date scholarly 'Mary Jane Cedar Face pursuits have not detracted from OH 017 DALL DANCE SPECIAL For Your After the Dance Entertainment Call & Reserve Yours Early! The general election date for student body positions would be changed (assuming passage by a majority of those voting) to two weeks prior to the last Wednesday of winter quarter. The changes in the Constitution will be as follows: z 2 VCR O GOOD FRi. JAN. 27 ONLY ONE MOVIE FOR ONLY $5 & X Cl 8 SK NEW YEAR SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP ONLY $5 ONE FREE MOVIE RENTAL EXPRESJAN.31.1984 Article III Executive Branch The Executive Branch shall consist of a president, an academic vice president, and a social affairs vice president. Other Sec. 1: officers as found necessary may be created as provided in section 3 hereof. Sec. 6: term In this section the term vice president. academic will be added to the (continued on page 8) SOUNDS EASY and that their elimination would be a vital loss to this institution. In addition, if we were to capitalize on the excellent anthropological and archeological opportunities at SUSC in our recruitment efforts we could attract students of a high caliber with a serious interest in anthropology. Judicial In a further effort to save money, changes in the judicial council would allow for four associate justices to be appointed on an as needed basis. The office of chief justice shall remain unchanged. I feel 570 South Main Cedar City, Utah 0 (In the Albertsons Shopping Center) 586-712- |