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Show BACK TO JR. HIGH FOR SUSC CROWD? EXHIBIT PROMISES GRAPHIC IMPACT As SUSC continues its physical expansion, college officials are wondering exactly where to build next. A solution could lie next door at Cedar Middle works of graphic design grace the Braithwaite Gallery walls beginning today. An opening reception is scheduled for tonight. SEE PAGE 9 School. SEE 83RD YEAR; NUMBER 21 Award-winnin- PAGE 3. SOUTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEGE CEDAR CITY, UTAH g THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989 Education officials question house bill BY NATALIE COOMBS House Bill number 27 has divided higher educational institutions throughout Utah. The bill proposes placing a staff representative and the president of the institutions faculty senate, on the Institutional Council and giving them equal voting rights in Council decisions. Currently the Council is composed of 10 members, eight are appointed by the governor and approved by the Senate; the president of the institutions alumni association and the student body president make up the remaining two members. The Council has input into rules and decisions made by the institution. Faculty members and institutional administrators hold opposing views institutional presidents have voiced opposition while faculty members have generally been in favor of the legislation however, the bill has yet to create much friction between SUSC officials. We conduct things differently at SUSC, said SUSC President Gerald R. Sherratt. We invite a faculty senate member and the president of the staff to Institutional Council meetings; they are on the agenda, and they have an opportunity to bring up issues they feel are important. We are the only institution that allows faculty and staff in on the meetings. The faculty wants to have access to the meetings and to have their voice heard; we have provided that, said Sherratt. However, I havent favored the bill, he said. The problem with the bill is (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2) SUSC President Gerald R. Sherratt opposes House Bill number 27 , which would give faculty and staff members voting rights on Utahs college and university institutional councils. Sherratt fears these voting rights could lessen the advocacy of the councils. SUSCs placement program touted as a success BY JAMES SPAINHOWER You neednt wear your shoeleather thin looking for a job upon graduation, for the SUSC Placement Office offers not only assistance in tying graduates to employers but provides workshops in resume writing, interview techniques, and career counseling for prospective graduates. Drawing from last years statistics, Jack Cannon, SUSCs placement director, said his office has realized great success in placing the vast majority of graduates. Clearly placement is high in education, accounting, and graduate school, but it is also excellent in the the arts: drama and speech, Cannon said. Cannon said SUSC stacks up very well in placing students after graduation because the school continues to enjoy an excellent tradition as a teacher training institution. Coupled with the learning advantages of smaller student enrollment, prospective employers look upon SUSC graduates as the cream of the crop, according to college officials. If the actual figures were known whos teaching in Utahs public school system, it may surprise many that a sizable number originated from SUSC, Cannon said. Despite SUSCs reputation as an excellent school, Cannon emphasized that the days of golden age recruiting are history. For this reason SUSC, like other institutions of higher learning, is faced with special challenges. Because were not located in a metropolitan area, we have to work harder to attract recruits (potential employers), Cannon said. Of course, if the recruit is reluctant to come to SUSC, the Placement Office is more than willing to send individuals to prospective employers through the Graduate Interview Project. This program, supported by a joint commitment between the Placement Office and the student body, designates as its aim exposing participants to recruit symposiums, workshops, and allowing job seekers the opportunity to speak firsthand with key persons within the company and acquire information, Cannon said. With an eye toward the future, Cannon said he has the students best interests in mind. We must focus on providing the best information and training for the student in order that the student can make himself or herself more marketable, Cannon said. The most appealing aspect of the services available through the Placement Office is the cost. There is no cost to establish a placement file, and minimal costs to cover mailing (postage and copying) of credentials to prospective employers, Cannon said. Students wishing to look over the prospective employment bulletin, or learn more about the services available, can visit SUSCs Placement Office, AD 102B, or call Cannon at 586-542- 0. |