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r i. THE TWIG OCTOBER 25, 1973 THE MEREPITH ii TWIG Academic Council provides channel for student ideas COLLEGE Judi Board needs role of solicitor One of the reforms discussed at the last ,SGA mt'cting was the .iddition of the role of solicitor for Judicial Board. The motion to insert this position in the appropriate place in the constitution got somewhat bogged down during the discussion and explanation. The situation goes something like this: in the past, the chairman of Judicial Board and the SGA president have been responsible lor gathering and presenting all evidence pertaining to a case .ippearing before the Judicial Hoard. In addition, the chairman is also responsible for hearing the case and mediating in the decision. This year’s chairman, I’am Faison, has explained that this system often presents a conflict in responsibility. .She feels that anyone who gathers and presents evidence in any particular tase cannot participate as an imptirtial moderator after presenting the case herself. 'I'he suggestion is for the crettfion of the role of solicitor, a non-voting senior member of .ludicitil Itoard who will gather and present all relevant information concerning cacti case. 'I’he senior acting as solicitor will rotate for eai li meeting. With this arrangement, there will b‘ only two voting seniors as usual, but the responsibility of the solicitor will be shared by three seniors, who will rotate in this non voting role ■each meeting. This constitutional a (Id it ion seems only logical; the chairman III .liidicial Hoai'd and president of the SGA should not be responsible tor assembling facts in a case and then atlem|it impartial participation in discussion of the case (’reating the role Ilf solicitor should facilitate the judicial system and the amendment should be [lassed in the next SGA meeting The discussion which arose last meeting on the role of counselor and procedures tor deciding cases are not directly related to the .imendment presented Whether or not both the solicitor and counselor should be present (luring voting deliberation is not the point in (|ueslion This matter and other procedural points should be outlined in a handbook of procedures present ly being prepared by the .liidicial Hoard II is not necessary to oulline procedures in die constitulion It the proposed amendment passes, the judicial system will benefit, and therefore, all studenls I’erhaps llie nexi SGA meeting will clarity Ibis silualioii and students will allow passage of the amendment. I':KII I%ew policy set for TWIG delivery Next week TllK TWIG will switch the (ieliver\ policy which has been tollowi'd tor man>' >('ars Instead of (leli\'eriiig two copies to every d(Mir in each dorm, the circulation staff w ill leave ,1 slack of copies on the telephone desk on each hall Tlieia' will be .1 coiiv tor evn v peison on llu' hall and dorm students ma\ pick up llicir own copii's each Wediu'sday or ’I’hursda.v evi'iiing TWlGs will be delivered as usual to tacully inembt'is and admiiiislralion Day studiMits will pick up llu'ir copii's in the piiig pong room of the college center, as usual I’lie changi' in policy will allow (|uicker delivery of the TWlGs i-ach week and save much lime for the circulation staff without causing inconvenience lor students FKll BY ALLYN VOGEL The system is penetrable. “.Students should feel they have a way to get their thoughts into the decision making pr(x;ess’’ says Dean Allen Hurris. A thorough examination of the .Meredith academic system indicates that it is an ongoing functioning unit with the (•■ntire .Meredith community having a right to contribute to it. There has been much academic change at .Meredith within the last two years. .Many new courses have been added to the curriculum, self scheduling exams have been instituted and presently, a new degree program is under mmsi deration, that of a Hacbelor of Science in- Itiology. 'I’he major organ of this change has been the academic council. 'I’he academic council is die key to this system of .icademic change. All .icadernic decisions must eventually be channeled into Ihe c()uncil. Matters under the jurisdiction of the council are those concerning curriculum c ha n ges, ins t r u c tion a I p r o c e (1 u r e a c a d e mi c programs and degree programs. 'I’he membership of the c()uncil is made up of lacully represenlalives, one Irom each deparInKml, who arc elected tor three year Icrnis. 'I’he college president, Ihe academic dean, Ihe registrar, Ihe dean of students and Ihe director of admissions arc non voliiig member's. ’I’he council is advised by two major cummillees. ’I’hcse arc Ihe curriculum and instructional committees. 'I’he Meredith in J920’s was town fun spot! May 21, 1921 -THE TWIG riu' energetic Freshmen, wishing to do something ilifti'renl, and (k'siring to show Iheii' devotion to Meredith ('agei'l.v cai'i'ied out plans of beautifying the campus,..The class was divided into groups which were assigned to work Ihe various flower beds. Dec. 2. 1921 - THE TWIG Meredith reallv has a a FRANKLY SPEAKING... .by phil frank suggest that we have some drills, of course, not in the middle of the night... Dec. 9. 1921 - THE TWUi The '’picture man’’ from White’s New York Studio is here, busily, repiaxiucing our dazzling countenances for The Oak Leaves. Feb. 17. 1922 - THE TWIG The State College ' .Agricultural men gave their annual reception Saturday night. ..The entire Merexiith student body was invited, but only members of the two uppper classes were allowed |t 0 a 11 e n d . . . c a p a b 1 y jehaperoned... 'This ONE WAS A CLASSIC- HIS 3 IMIERESTS \UEFE FREE LOVE , SEX AMP LUsri' TWMp I Offic*e Hours 2 - ;i p>i I - FBI. pCOLLEGE MEDIA SERVICES-BOX 9411-BERKELEY CA.94709j^ curriculum committee, chaired by Dr. David Lynch, recommends curriculum charges to the Academic Council. Parallel to this committee is the instructional committee headed by .Mr. Hiott. This committee was responsible for the legislation instituting self-scheduling (■xams. These two six- member committees have 33 percent student representation. The student members of the curriculum committee are Meg Pruitt and Genie Rogers. The student representatives to the instructional committee are .Sharon Ellis and Ruth Anne Stevenson. 'I’hese two committees have no final decision-making power, but funnel proposals into the academic council. 'I’he departments also have access to the council. Through their departmental representative they send suggestions and proposals normally concerning the betterment of their department. 'I’he departments also make suggestions through the curriculum and instructional committees. 'I’he departments are a major source of recommendations to Ihe council. 'I’lie teacher education committee is another important resource of the council. 'I’his ctimmittee is concerned with the 'I'eacher Ediictilion Program at Meredith. 'I’he decisions of the Academic Council are not final, 'riiey must be approved by Ihe college president. Dr. Weems. Wlu-n the opinion of Ihe |)i'(;sident is lU'gative, the issue is handed to.the Board of Trustees for a final ruling. The decisions of the Council can also be overruled by the faculty. Students also have influence on the academic decisions which effect them. They are lAelcome to make their influence felt at any step of a flexible academic hierarchy. If you have any suggestion for a new course to be added to the catalogue, it can be acted upon most effectively if it is entered into the system at the departmental level-suggested to a faculty member of the appropriate department, or through Dean Burris, the academic dean. The students have direct representation in the committees through whose members they may- make proposals. The students also have representatives in Elaine Williams and Eleanor Hill, who attend the faculty- meetings in a participatory but non-voting capacity. Provisions have been made for the students to bypass the system structure. In situations where a course is desired on a one-shot basis, the special studies option may be exercised, A group of students desiring a particular course may approach a department hea(i with a request. If an instructor is available and willing to teach, the course can be taught without being entered into.the catalogue or without the approval of the academic council. 'I'he academic system is thus not isolated from student opinion or influence. It is not immutable. Nc'wsbriefs ((’oiitiiuu-d fi'oni page 1) V’olimteers to be involved in llu'se programs are needed: BOWLING - Mondays from 1 ::U) - 3i00 p.m. CREATIVE DANCING - Thursdays from 11:00 a m. until 12:00 noon. SWIMMING - Friday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. 11 you have some extra hours during the day or the evening to become involved in a fulfilling experience contact Mrs. .Ann Evans at 7,5,5-0832. SERIES OFFERED ON ARC H AEOLOGY (Continued from page 1) Gluckman, Chief of the •Archaeology Section. is scheduled. The last offering is “Historic .Archaeology in North Carolina’’ by Stuart C. Schwartz, .Archaeologist, .Archaeology Section, which will be presented on Sunday, November 11. 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