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Show r J r rj& s k- Learn how to prepare for a marathon by watching the How To video at dixiesunlink. " i 0 Raise Kh,an tfastwit com. a an SOOU BY ALISSA CURTO Staff Writer Did he really just pick his nose in class? Yes. Yes, he did. Etiquette is the definition of how we should act in different types of environments. Though it morphs into many variations Dixie State College students and faculty find classroom etiquette very important. Carlos Morgan, a sophomore communication major from Santa Clara, said students should act in a way that makes learning possible. Students should act in a way that everybody can learn together ' as well as from the teacher, Morgan said. We are all adults, so hopefully their parents have taught them what not to do in a classroom setting. Brandon Price, a senior integrated studies major from Brigham City, said students should keep their phones off or on silent during the. classroom hours. They should also stay off Facebook because other students can get distracted. Students should know when to have fun and when to buckle down in a classroom setting, Price said. The students are there to learn, and the teacher is given the responsibility to call a student out on hisher etiquette if necessary. Heather Moat, a junior nursing major from Tooele, said she hates when students talk in class and think they know more than the teacher. Obviously, the teacher has been in school for a really long time so they know what theyre talking about, Moat said. Its disruptive when a student interrupts instead of raising their hands, but I guess it depends on the teacher and whether or not its way. miss a lot. Courtney Nance, a freshman radiology major from Sandy, said cell phones and other distracting electronics are all based upon students understanding of While classroom etiquette changes throughout each classroom, students seem to find a balance between what they should do in that setting versus others discussion-typ- e class. Moat also said its an unwritten law that c tor all yc flieDix . students shouldnt talk or act out in class, and teachers shouldnt just keep lecturing over other students talking. We are here to learn and grow away from home, Moat said. If we set the rules for classroom etiquette in the syllabus itd be too strict and probably filter out students. It is definitely an unwritten law and should stay that an open Here is the classroom itinerary. If the students know what is going on in class and are keeping up on their work I think students are fine using their cellphones in class, Nance said. While DSC students have a certain understanding of classroom etiquette, teachers seem to either be really strict or super laid back. Students usually follow the protocol of the teacher, said Stefanie Higginson, coordinator of student life. Students should have respect for the teachers instruction on how they want to run their classroom. Dean of Students Del Beatty said hes a little more strict when it comes to classroom etiquette, including being tardy. He said that in his Leadership class two tardies act as an absence and after two absences he starts docking points from their grade. Its really distracting when somebody walks into the classroom late. Everyone loses focus, and the class is only once a week so each time they miss they mid-discussi- about TH Si r. f 's, r i y i f h! 4 f4 & Distracting your fellow students and teachers in the classroom is an example of poor classroom etiquette. Turning off cell phones and being on time are several ways to show respect when going to class. outside of that setting. tion before it becomes unspoken law, students If someone seems to a teacher will too much of a problem hope step have misunderstood that in and stop the distrac- - Lc Untv f datm Circle BY GREGORY LAYTON Staff Writer The history behind the Circle K International club at Dixie State College may be short, but the positive effects of its service has been broad. CKI President Andy Nielsen, a junior inte- grated studies major from Santa Clara, and others, had the idea to start the CKI club at DSC last semester. He, along with some other individuals, organized a council for the club. takes pride K He said during high school they were involved with the equivalent of CKI at the high school level, which is called the Key Club. They were able to do some great acts of service for local and foreign people. They absolutely loved it. Nielsen participated in the Key Club for one year before serving a mission for the LDS church in Ghana. When I came back to start school again I thought it would be a great idea to start the in CKI club, seeing as there was not one at Dixie thus far, Nielsen said. I contacted my former Key Club adviser named Bruce Pickett, and he helped us to organize and prepare to start the CKI club. CKI Communications Director Carlos Morgan, a sophomore communication major from Santa Clara, joined the club because he was looking for an outlet to do service. I had this desire to go out and help people, serving community Morgan said. I wanted to get involved in the community, but I didnt have a way to do it. While doing CKI, I have met so many new people, and Ive made a lot of friends, which has been really fun. The activities are service projects, but at the same time they are a good way to get to know people. I have loved it so far. Members of CKI have had many uplifting experiences in the short time of the clubs existence. Colby Horton, a junior surgical technology major from Santa Clara and CKI vice president, said he finds joy from being in this international club. I love to see the smiles on those individuals who receive of our time and services, but better yet is the smiles on the faces of those who are giving their time and service, Horton said. Im incredibly proud of my peers when I see all their drama and life problems go away for a few blissful moments. The CKI club has recently cleaned up beach areas at Sand Hallow Reservoir, volunteered at the Santa Clara Swiss Days, helped with the Make-A-Wis- i ; K' 6 tion bike fundraising race, fundraised for the Dixie Care and Share and the Doctors Volunteer Clinic, and more. The project helping . the i A a? ; 4 j K At The Circle K International Club provides Dixie students with the opportunity to serve both locally and at Care and Share cleaned UP areas of Sand Hollow Resevoir, and helped with the Make - a - Wish foundation bike fundraising race. ?ie Founda- h Make-A-Wis- h Foun- dation was especially meaningful to Horton. This was personally my favorite because I am a wish granter myself, he said. I know where this money goes and the families that it blesses. Those kids look forward to getting their one wish, where for one day they can forget about being sick. The club is currently in the process of doing a fundraiser with Chilis CKI members are passing out coupons with meal deals at Chilis, and then a percentages! funds from these deals go to CKI as a donation to help for future from 2008 Usei Brea who : Cauc His; Af Arm projects. Some of the project1 CKI leaders are putting together for the future include volunteer work at the Children of Hope at Academy, service Ho Primary Childrens pital, and a video gae tournament. Students can join I CKI by logging into !1 the OrgSync website www.orgsync.com the logged on, click and or the ganizations tab search for CKI. Select ne' the join now button tob; to the CKI section added to the club. CKI club leaders Medi of Us eitf monthly announced concerning club a and By; 9es users event address Send an email to nielsenamyan andyp311 yahoo.com or damangmail.com interested in receiving these monthly annou ments. wonderf1 CKI is a m' club, and I would all to join because y e truly find yourself and learn how fcuSl ' on others problems seem to wash yout saidaway, Horton 33$ 4QS 33$ 5os ?0$ fo$ 30$ 40$ 50$ 60$ 7Q$ toun V JlSdi, toun He hi |
