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Show University Journal Page 4 C8lO: a PODEDV UNIVERSITY JOURNAL for the price of one, plus 2 free drinks and popcorn! Two tickets Valid Sept. 12, 1 -nQQO pnn inn HO'uUuC uUU (435)652-330- network for SUU clubs By ALISON DAY DATE NIGHT! 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 Monday, September 23, 2002 i The C&O Assembly serves as a network j I more clubs than 70 and among organizations on campus, providing opportunities to students to become involved in extracurricular activities. The initial idea to create an assembly in the spring of 2001 came from a few students who were members of SUUSA, said Eric Kirby, former C&O vice president. The idea was formalized and ratified through the SUUSA Senate, then voted on by the student body. Kirby said the primary reason why student leaders decided to create the was to assembly provide equal opportunities to all clubs. With the assembly, it didnt matter how big the club was, it mattered what the club MATT HAMILTON UNIVERSITY JOURNAL did, Kirby said. The formation of the assembly gave of activities, addresses the C&O Assembly in Josie Beth Baxter, clubs the power to govern where their one of its weekly meetings. The C&O Assembly meets each Tuesday at 4 p.m. in student fees go, said Nikki Nicholas, the student conference room of the Sharwan Smith Center. assistant director of student activities. In addition to this power, the assembly seen for a couple of years, Koelliker said. leadership retreat for all club presidents also functions to give clubs greater fiscal He explained it will take a while before for sometime in late October, Koelliker the new idea cycles through to new said. The retreat will stem routine responsibility, Kirby said. According to the SUUSA Constitution, the students. leadership training for club leaders. The C&O vice president and assembly assembly functions as a part of the Kirby said the formation of the legislative branch of government operating delegates serve as a link between assembly definitely encouraged more different clubs and organizations. . . to people to begin clubs. He also said it has through parliamentary procedure. Twelve delegates are voted in by clubs support and promote unity among all provided many leadership opportunities and organizational members to serve as students, according to the bylaws. for students involved, whether they Koelliker said he sees his role as that of serve as a delegate or a club leader. representatives in the assembly. Their job is to determine how the money is allocated. The C&O Assembly delegates for this making sure the delegates are on the ball According to the C&O bylaws, every club and that they keep the clubs on the ball. year are Marc Morris and Laura Parson or organization is placed in one of six It is the job of the C&O vice president to for Service & Greeks; Travis Rudd and categories: Academic Development, Ait & appoint investigative committees to Danny for Professional Yardley Entertainment, Athletics & Recreation, investigate bills regarding club chartering Development; Urvashi Malhotra and Professional Development, Service & and student fee allocation, Koelliker said. Christa & Ekker for Support Koelliker said the delegates are Multicultural; Jacob Johnson and Larry Greeks, and Support & Multicultural. C&O Vice President Spencer Koelliker important because instead of having one Elale for Academic Development; Aaron said diere is still a lot of work to be done in person to assist the clubs and Miller and Jaw Dixon for Art & order for the assembly to reach its full organizations, you have 12 individuals Entertainment and Heather Nielson and who serve as a valuable resource. Ruesch for Athletics & potential. Megan The actual vision and potential wont be The assembly is working on arranging a Recreation. 0 www.tuacahn.org vice-preside- nt Senates focus on SUU academics By ALLISON DRANEY So many UNIVERSITY JOURNAL The SUUSA Senate members serve as representatives to the the jeans, " SO - ; j little time... We have the clothes you love to wear! faculty. Kolby Day, academic vice president, said he became SUUSA involved with because of his concerns about academic problems. His platform ideas focused on providing better academic counseling for preparation for graduation. The goal is to keep students informed and ultimately graduate in four other clothing store quite like us. save and surprise yourself at Shop, Traveling TOCS. We put a new spin on fashion! There is no Mon-S- at Open we buy www 10 a.m. Mon-Thu- 3-- -- 7 9 p.m. p.m. .travel ingtogs .com " " ! urauaSoinig "QS Clothing & Accessories Would you (Ike so toe cheese... and The purpose of the senate is to help the students focus on academics. Senators represent students from the different colleges were elected to they represent. Each a senator plays proactive role and his or her goal is to connect students with the administration and i ' SUU Administration SUU Faculty Senate. 1 years, Day said. the lines of Along improving academic skills and attitudes, Day said he is an advocate for service learning. Service learning is hands-on- , curriculum applied in implemented scenarios. Members of the senate meet every Tuesday to discuss bills and current issues within the organization. Finding beneficial ways to utilize the budget is also a detail senate members handle. Senators spend a lot of their time planning for future real-lif- e Governing the campus Patterned after the U S. Federal Government, Southern Utah University Student Association (SUUSA) allows students to practice the process of government SUUSA is organized into three governing branches. Executive Legislative Judicial Senate President Judicial Council Consists of three senators from each of the colleges and schools. The senate now has 18 senators with the addition of the School of Applied Science and Technology the official representative of the SUUSA both on and off campus Has the power to appoint people to offices within the cabinet of the executive branch. is to ensure the activities of SUUSA are in within the bounds set by the Constitution of SUL SA Creates laws and policies that govern SUUSA, and allocates monies from student fees. Clubs and Organizations Consists of 12 delegates who represent six categories of student organizations and clubs. Those categories are: Art & Entertainment Academic" Development Athletic & Recreation Service & Greek Professional Development Support & Multi-cultur- Manages funds used to aid activities of student clubs and organizations. Sets and enforces bylaws for the regulation of those groups The role of the Judicial Council Is The council consists of a Chief and four Associate Justices, who are nominated by the president and approved by a majority of the senate. Members remain in office until graduation or resignation but no longer than three r ears Academic Vice President Primary duty is to oversee the activities of the senate. Justice two-third- s Vice President the members of the Activities Board and the organization of Activities Appoints Student directs activities Chief Justice Ensures the protection of the Constitution of SUUSA, ensures the elected and appointed officers meet the required for office and qualifications directs the body of the judicial council. Clubs and Organizations Vice President Presides over the assembly and has the power to call upon a committee in order to investigate any organizations compliance with assembly bylaws. Student Activities Board Associate Justices Appointed by Activities Vice President. Members of the board manage planning and publicity for Serve as voting members of the can council and perform investigations under direction of the Chief Justice SUUSA activities. DAVID PAYSTRUP events, such as upcoming Convocations speakers, Welcome Week, movies and Mardi Gras. Josie Beth Baxter, activities vice president, said she hopes to provide an event of interest for every student at least once a semester. The purpose of activities is to find things not only to entertain but to educate students, Baxter said. Business Senator Aaron said he is learning UNIVERSITY JOURNAL Jensen said the push toward Jensen from students and what they have to say. concerns Their are recognized and Jensen said he works with Dean Carl R. Templin to help build the School of Business. Jensen said he is working on getting accreditation for the School of Business by introducing new ideas aimed toward students academic success. receiving new study material will be helpful in the future for those preparing for the LSAT, GRE and GMAT tests. Additional training available to students will provide valuable skills for interviewing and resume writing. Senators said they are here for the students and their primary goal is to make education more effective for students. POLICE BEAT ...with your whine? Hey, no one said you had to like what we print in the Journal. But if you have a beef with us, dont just go whinin to your friends Take some action; give us a piece of your mind. We welcome it. To get your opinion printed in the Journal send it to journalsuu.edu, or just bring it to our offices in SC 176C (adjacent to the Multi-Us- e area). SUU Public Safety Two men, who are not SUU Sept. 7 students, were arrested at the football game for drunk and disorderly conduct. Jim Turner, chief of Public Safety, said the men were using foul language and were basically just obnoxious to other patrons. A accident Sept. 11 occurred in the Library parking lot. The damage to the car was about $500, the police report said. Turner said witnesses saw the accident. We do have a suspect, he said. We are trying to find him. A accident Sept. 12 occurred in the Juniper Hall parking lot in the afternoon. The damage to the car was estimated at $1,200. Turner said there are no witnesses and no suspects. Two automobile burglaries Sept. 13 occurred in the dirt parking lot by the J.L. Sorenson P.E. Building between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. CDs and a backpack were stolen, with about $100 of property stolen from each car, the police report said. Both cars were left unlocked, Turner said. An unattended backpack Sept. 13 was taken from the Library between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A small amount of money and some credit cards were in the backpack, Turner said. A accident Sept. 16 occurred in the dirt parking lot by the Sorenson P.E. Building. The damage to the car is estimated at $800. Turner said there are no witnesses or suspects. Vandalism occurred at the Sept. 18 Ashcroft Observatory, resulting in $500 damage. The police report said someone tipped over a dome structure, broke lights, tore down roof vents, rammed the gate and turned off the circuit breaker. Anyone with information should contact Public Safety. Cedar City Police Laura Dawn Guthan, a Sept. 14 junior general education major from Cedar was arrested for City, with an intoxication, interfering officerresisting arrest, and obstruction of justice. Peter Vermillion, a senior engineering major from Cedar City, was arrested for assault and intoxication. Police were called to the address for a family fight. The police report said a fat lip, a bruise Guthan had injuries on her eye, and a cut on her hand. The suspects told police they both fell down the stairs. Guthan and Vermillion were booked into Iron County Jail. Guthan was released on $1,260 bail and Vermillion was released on $1,125 bail. Sept. 15 Cary Clayton Frehner, a business major from Cedar City, was arrested on a warrant out of 5th District Court for failing to appear on a traffic citation when he was stopped on a traffic violation on College Avenue. Frehner was booked into Iron County Jail and was released on $200 bail. 5th District Court Sept 17 Mathew Hammer, a sophomore undeclared major from Clinton, pleaded not guilty in front of Judge Robert T. Braithwaite at :24 p.m. in connection with charges for disturbing the peace on Sept. 7. David Pretzer, a senior Sept. 17 business major from Parker, Colo., pleaded not guilty in front of Judge 1 Robert T. Braithwaite at 1:26 p.m. in connection to charges for disturbing the peace on Sept. 7. |