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Show SOUTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEGE, CEDAR CITY THE THUNDERBIRD UNIVERSITY STATUS A BOON TO US ALL Whats THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1989 i zmtt in a name? Plenty if youre an institution such as SUSC experiencing growing pains. In is only natural that detractors of the proposed change from college to university status for SUSC would voice their dismay with epithets of window dressing, pap and name inflation, insisting that such changes in nomenclature will have little, if any effect on students, faculty or administration. Naysayers are an unoptimistic and myopic lot. We believe that, everything considered, changing our designation from a college to a university will be in SUSCs best interest for several good reasons. Since most all public institutions of higher learning are fueled, by. one common factor finances the argument in favor of a name, change may be effectively made that a change would provide, the impetus for additional state money and more contributions from the business sectors for campus improvement and perhaps additional Ulass offerings. Another positive aspect in changing SUSCs designation to university standing can be found in the status of diplomas conferred upon graduating students. Granted, in some professions the institution the graduate attended makes little if any difference in choosing prospective employees or gaining entrance into prestigious graduate schools. Certain professions and schools, on the other hand, place a premium on the recognition of quality institutions and a sure indicator in the estimations of many is whether the institution was a four-yea- r regional college or university. This also serves as a good selling point in recruitment. In intercollegiate sports, the argument has been made that SUSC currently competes with schools in the West that are designated as universities three regional universities ranked academically as among the top 15 in the West alone and to achieve psychological parity with these competing schools, the college take on university status. We agree with critics that the transition from college to university status should be made only if it reflects the academic caliber of the institution. SUSC has long cultivated academic and athletic excellence; the time has come to keep pace with that excellence by adopting the prestige associated with a university. Allan Oster, president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, says it more succinctly: I think a name change accurately reflects the growth of an institution. When carefully scrutinized, it becomes absolutely clear that a name change makes sense. It reflects the strengths through growth that has made SUSC a premier school for higher learning in the Rocky Mountain West. The Thunderbird VOLUME 84, NUMBER 8 Editor Rachel Talbot Associate Editor Kathleen Midgley Assistant Editor Lynn Dennett Opinion Director James Spainhower Photo Editor Jeff Dower Copy Editor Greg Prince Arts & Leisure Editor Lisa Keene Sports &. Outdoors Editor Brent Richey Jodi Reinard Photo Technician Jerry Whittemore Production Manager Donn Mason Ad Manager Michelle Jensen Ad Representative Jennifer Smart Faculty Adviser Larry Baker The Thunderbird is published each Monday and Thursday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College and is not affiliated in any way with the Colleges department of communication. The views and opinions expressed in The Thunderbird are the opinions of the publications individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the institution, faculty, staff or student body in general. The unsigned editorial directly above is the opinion of The Thunderbird as a single entity. Letters to the editor must be typed and include the name and phone number. Only the name will be printed. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances and the editor reserves editing privileges. Letters must be submitted by noon Fridays for Monday editions; 5 p.m. Tuesdays for Thursday editions. The Thunderbird: editorial offices in SUSC Library 103; advertising in Library 102. Mail at SUSC Box 9384, Cedar City, UT 84720. Thone (801) or 586-775- 8 586-775- it all VojiJg - and STATe SUThleKf State UN 7 ( ;s v' S a y y UTAi-- i - n d UflileKSiTY UTAH UfiiVeTidS- Bigr4 EmiAM f IMS a f iez9 il - s S00 (fef 'file ftwpznr.z? Letters Cook wants voters to just say No TO THE EDITOR: The Utah power structure is trying to get the Winter Olympics by asking taxpayers to gamble over $100 million to build facilities before we even know whether or not well get the Games. They are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a media blitz to get taxpayers votes but refuse to spend one dollar of that private money on the risk they want the taxpayer to take. They are even using a trick question on the ballot so they can get yes votes from people who believe our tax money would be better spent on education or for reasonable tax cuts. Send them a message by voting no on November 7! Merrill Cook Student Health to offer vaccinations TO THE EDITOR: complications. The formula influenza vaccine candidate for a flu shot. Ask your doctor. contains only viruses, it cannot cause flu. Fewer We will also be offering a general of people complain than of having a sore arm after this immunization clinic in the Center on Nov. 1, from shot; a few experience mild fever Student 1 1 a.m. 1 p.m.; a cholesterol and and body aches six to 12 hours blood pressure screening on Nov. after vaccination that can last one Because We are able to provide at Student Health Service flu vaccine to faculty, staff and students who need the protection for $6. Although flu vaccine will not prevent winter colds or intestinal flu, it will help you avoid this years influenza bug and its vaccine Almanac Editor Megan Marshall Senior Staff Writers Heather Cox 586-775- UTAU's PAGE 4 is 1989-9- 0 against ATaiwan, ASichuan and BYamagata. non-infectio- us one-thir- d or two days. 2, from 911:30 a.m. Remember to fast for 12 hours if you want the Please note if you have an allergy complete lipid profile. to eggs, or have had a severe reaction to influenza vaccine in Kay Messerly, RN the past, you may not be a Student Health Service Thunderbird, letters policy explained The Thunderbird, as part of its responsibility to meet the needs of the students and the college, will print letters to the editor whenever they are received. The letters need not express any particular point of view, but they may not be libelous. The editors of The Thunderbird reserve the right to edit or reject any letter for any reason at their discretion. Letters should be typed and include the writers name, student number (if any) and telephone number. Only the name will be printed. Letters between 500 and 800 words receive priority editorial office no later than noon on Wednesday or Friday to be considered for publication in either Mondays or Thursdays paper. Readers are reminded that Access, a recurring column, is also available for opinion sharing, attention. They should be and The Thunderbird solicits submitted to The Thunderbird lengthy articles for this space. |