Show The Utah Statesman O c z Turn-style- r vm$s s this week by Cecelia Foxley USU A a Monday October 12 COMPLETKFINISHINCiMAIERIAUDERARlMIKIaa “Turn-style- h VSV jacdty of faff j GET ACQUAINTS© SBAUI Studonto bring in thin cd & gel 15 any bookcaco or deck In ctcck 07? expires tlzrt 1f 1C3lfe 4DnAV7ElD2C::r responds to students’ needs yerl Mk: in 32”WX10”H is a weekly editorial in which a member of topic of his or tnvtsd to express opinions on a tedaia QpJL MS Foxley is the assistant vice president for student services Foxley is also the director of the Women's Center H University Sait the author of numerous USU at at boohs andjournal articles in the fields jttnobea end administration arrived on campus I was requested to article for The Statesman I declined at that ” tries e nying "Let me get a feel for the place first and then I’ll write one” Six months have passed another request has bees made and although I’m still “getting a feel for the place” respects I do have some impressions I’d like to share imy frmfrnw attending Utah State University may not know how kfcy they are They are individuals whose concerns opinions ad problems still matter in an educational setting where faculty ho firing when I Tint "Turn-style- adariainistration still listen His is not the case in many institutions of higher education priailariy the very large ones Having spent the last 13 years a hrje Midwestern universities I observed many students just pe op after being frustrated at trying to be heard by someone with other students with similar inorjat trying to “hook-up- ” tents While it can’t be said that Utah State students are com-fkai- y free from any such difficulties I think the institution is wpnsding more effectively to students' needs than most While USU is large enough to offer considerable variety in risratinnal programs and activities it is at the same time still aut enough to provide individual attention and meet specialized seeds of the students Most of the academic programs are oy strong and the faculty-studeratio is low in comparison to Choose from 7 different heights (24” 30" 36" 48” 60" 72" or 84”) 6 different widths (18” 24” 30" 33" 36” or 42") end 3 different depths (9” 1 2" or 1 6") AH have adjustable shelves with drilled holes The Wood Collection Complmtm Finishing Materials FRZC FINISHING 1211 NORTH MAIN STREET LOGAN OASSZS UTAH 84321 753-4C5- 9 Quoiity Hordwood Furniture SPECIAL BONUS: With eny $2C3 0(12 SFZQALTf purcteca qz 2 frcdCnncrsd ZATJAVOO LODGE CEDAR CHESTS eTELEPHONES OlANTIOU nt f oihr schools Mo faculty are perceived by students to be approachable dhng to have students contact them out of class about their rim concerns Students are encouraged to work out dif-btnof opinion regarding academic matters with their pro-kw- n and academic departments If agreement can’t be reached a that level or through regular administrative channels hia a college university procedures allow for a hearing com- of faculty and students to be appointed by the vice presi- br Kudent services office as A wide variety of student services are available to meet the of- recently undergone reorganization andor reassess-y- f objective in order to better serve students °f Pce restrictions all of the student services cannot 7®j or described here But students should know there are 1° they are experiencing academic difficulties llIL S' uPPort services) personal decision difficulties jf— fag oenter and women’s center) employment prepara-- “ (career placement and cooperative education) “td financial concerns (financial aid office) concenu (Muknt health services) VakiiT t"® specialized needs can get assistance in offices Vedal services (for disadvantaged and disabled and the international student office Students d address the concerns of students Many of these have activities can contact the student of over 2000 students in Pfrijii ntation of over 900 programs and services don’t know which office to go to with their orono know the location of a certain office nirprising since several student services offices bcated during the summer) should call or stop by the in the Taggart Student Center or call If any student has a type of problem or M ourently not being addressed by a university of-member we want to know about it At Utah State something will be done ch advises the work ni (750-171- 0) (730-299- ?thaii C? CLocn to comoiin TTIC CTATCC23AII cL’icnnims— cc noom 317 - M opsoai StamMent Hmar presenting handicapped student performero in conjunction with Handicap Awareneca ' X7csh 5 ' ’ ' Wednesday October 14 12:30 Sunburct Lcir: |