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NOVEMBER 13, 19^ THE COLLEGIATE ^AGE THREE
Instructors, . Speak Out—Ideal Student
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Much has been said about
student ideas and opinions on
academics, restrictions, and
extra-curricular activities at
Atlantic Christian College.
These are the opinions of ACC
students on these issues:
Do you feel that ACC allows
you the same extra-curricular
freedom that you would find at a
more liberal college?
Jackie Parker: “Yes because
I am a member of a Greek
organization and that is where
the majority of social life exists
on campus.”
Jimmy Cobb: “Yes. I don t
feel prevented from doing what I
want to do here any more than I
would any place else.”
Becky Provost: “No. It is so
small that there aren’t as many
extra-curricular activities.”
Danny Wilkins: “Yes. We
don’t have the big concerts or
beer blasts on campus that
larger and more liberal schools
have, but school is what you
make it. If you want to sit in your
room and do nothing, you can
anywhere. Being in a fraternity,
we have social activities, and I
have things to do.”
Do restrictions on extra
curricular activities affect your
social development as an adult?
Jackie Parker: “They don’t
affect me.”
Jimmy Cobb: “They don’t
have any affect on me.”
Becky Provost: “The
restrictions are silly. They place
us in a mature situation and then
treat us immaturely.”
Danny Wilkins: “They don’t
really affect me.”
Do you see the alcohol and
visitation restrictions at ACC as
guidelines for good moral
judgments?
Jackie: “No. If you haven't
decided what is morally right for
you by the time you enter
college, you are very immature
and have no place in college life
today. Basic morals should be
formed before this time. But still
some leeway must be allowed.”
Jimmy: "Yes. By
discouraging alcohol and things
of that sort, it puts a type of
restraint on sexual morality,
especially through dorm
visitation restrictions.”
Becky: “By this time basic
moral judgments are
established and it’s kind of late
to develop judgments that aren't
there.”
Danny: “Not really. I see
them as moral guidelines for
some people, but for me they
conflict with my personal
beliefs.”
Since ACC is a small college,
do you feel that it offers as good
an academic program as larger
schools?
Jackie: “I think that depends
on your field and major, because
some departments here are
stronger than others.”
Jimmy: “It has a good variety
of courses in several of the
departments, although some of
the departments are limited and
you might not receive as good an
education. Some departments
need branching out. More
courses are real generalized.”
Becky: i don't feel that the
opportunities are as great, but
the curriculum is more in-depth
because it is so small."
Danny: "It depends on how
you look at it. Some departments
are strong, but some are not.
ACC's strong point is in the
student-teacher ratio. And that
is where you really can learn.
Yet it depends on the individual
and what they need. My
department, history, is as good
as any other school's. "
Do you believe that because
ACC is easier to get into it is
easier to stay in and keep up
your GPA?
Jackie: “Definitely not."
Jimmy: "No. It is no easier
than other colleges.”
Becky: “No.”
Danny: “No, just as many
flunk out here.”
Do you feel that the moral
atmosphere is conducive to
learning? For instance, do you
resent mandatory religion
classes?
Jackie: “No.”
Jimmy: “I don't feel an
tagonistic about it. After all,
religion is as important as any
other field of knowledge. In life
you must deal with people of all
philosophies, and religious
classes help to understand
them.”
Becky: "No. This is a
Christian school.”
Danny: “Religion classes
opened my eyes a lot and helped
me personally. Required
courses don’t bother me if they
are taught well "
Do you feel that restrictions on
class cuts infringe on your adult
responsibilities or on your riglits
as a paying individual"’
Jackie: "Yes, definitely. I feel
as a college student you should
be mature enough to know if you
need to attend class or not"
Jimmy: "No. For a large
amount of students it could force
a teacher to lower his grading
standards, because some
students couldn't cut and keep
up. This would reflect on all
graduates and present students
of ACC. It is very important for a
small school to have a good
reputation"
Becky: "No, I think you have
to have a stimulus to make some
students attend class. Other
wise, it might take away from
the efforts of the profession"
Danny: "I think I should be
able to cut class if I want. But
then again, you can't usually cut
classes and keep up your grades.
I'd like to see a liberalization of
cuts."
Do you think tht the new
curfew regulations for women on
campus are a sign of liberalizing
attitudes of the administration,
or do you feel that the action
would not have occurred if HKW
insistence hadn't grown.
Jackie: "The action would not
have occurred so soon without
HEW insistence. I feel that all
college students, male or
female, should have the same
privileges and rights. They
should not be discriminated
Jimmy: "It wouldn't have
(X’curred without outside
iivsistence from HKW "
Becky: "I thmk it wouldn't
have occurred without HKW
Danny: "It wouldn't have
occurred without HKW in
sistence. It might have
gradually evolved It wouldn't
iwve from tlwt strict a curfew or
no curfew. "
Are you glad there are
regulations whith prohibit
alcohol on campus.
Jackie: “I'm not particularly
glad, but 1 don't care one way or
the other. I don't feel it violates
my rights as a citizen and I don't
think it is un-christian."
Jimmy: "I wouldnt say I'm
glad alx)ut it. It would be iH'tter
to drink in the dorm than out on
the streets somewhere. Hut it
depends on how much drinking
would interfere with other
students' rights It is kind of bad
that students can't drink quietly
in their rooms. But since people
tend to get rowdy, 1 can un
derstand that it would be harder
to keep order in the dorm, and I
go along with the school's
policy.""
Becky: "I'm glad. I think it
takes away from the learning
atmosphere."
Danny: "They cant really
control liquor on this campus.
There have been small, quiet
parties in dorm rooms. But if the
administration wants the
regulations this way, it's their
school"
By I.KVI IIAMKU
Several weeks ago, the
students were asked what, in
their opinion, made up an ideal
professor. Well, now it is the
professors’ turn to inform the
students what they feel makes
up an ideal student.
The professors seem to feel
that it isn’t really possible to
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describe or characterize the
ideal student, but such a student
should possess some basic
qualities.
The major quality that a
student classified as “ideal”
possesses is intellectual
curiosity, and a genuine desire
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to learn. The ideal student is
actively involved in the learning
experience, and sincerely
committed to his chosen task.
His attitude should be: ' ‘Help me
learn all I can,” instead of
“Well, you teach me if you can,”
says Mrs. M. Tyndall, of the
education department.
It is generally agreed that the
student who fits into the ideal
classification is not in college
primarily for the sake of getting
a degree and a better job. In
stead, he enjoys learning for it’s
own sake, for the satisfaction
that developing one’s mind can
give. In this way he will enjoy
the classes and not think of them
as a tiresome chore that must be
done.
In the same way a student
expects his professor to have a
pleasant personality and a good
sense of humor, the professor
expects the same from the
student. The student should also
be able to develop tolerance for
others in the class, since each of
his fellow classmates learns at
different paces and has different
viewpoints. This type of attitude
shows that he enjoys people,
which must be demonstrated
both in and out of the classroom.
An ideal student faces the
classroom situation with an open
mind. He expects the best from
the professor, yet realizes that
like himself, the professor is not
infallible. If he faces his classes
with an open mind he is capable
of getting more out of the many
facets of his courses. Mistakes
will not hinder his progress; he
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realizes that mistakes occur in
the process of learning and looks
beyond the surface mistakes to
see what he can learn by them.
A person who is aware of his
environmental surroundings and
is actively involved also can be
classified as the ideal student.
Therefore, one who participates
in different types of campus
activities demonstrates his
concern and awareness of his
environment. This participation
not only shows his concern, but
al.so leadership.
If the student is self-
disciplined, he will use his time
properly, and therefore, will
come to classes well prepared,
and will be regular with
homework assignments, not
Ixicause it is necessary to, but
because he cares about the
material. This reading gives rise
to questions, and he will seek the
answers to them the following
class period, as well as
participate in discussions on that
material.
Dr. McGill feels that an ideal
student is “eager to have his
ideas and values challenged and
equally willing to challenge the
ideas and values of others,
whether instructors or fellow
students. For the student who is
inquisitive, self-disciplined, and
open, the years in college are but
the beginning of a life-long
process of growth and self-
realization.”
In conclusion, many of the
profe.ssors questioned on this
subject feel that they expect no
more of the student than the
student expects of the professor.
Therefore, if both the students
and the professors strive to
reach what each feel is “ideal”
the student-teacher conflicts
should be decreased here at
ACC. With both trying to meet
the expectations of the other, the
student would be satisfied with
the professor and the professor
would be equally content with
his student.
By TRICIA LOUGH
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