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Chancellor Vetoes Bill Editor's Note: Chancellor James S. Ferguson has announced in a letter to Student Government Vice-President Anne Hurst that all women's residence halls will close one hour later than previous closing times as of Feb 2, 1968. In the same letter, die request for abolishing all closing hours for women residents was denied. The letter is reprinted in full below. Dear Miss Hurst:.... This office has given much thought and attention to various items of legislation passed by the Student Legislature during the fall semester of the 1967-68 session. The following is a sum-mary of my actions regarding these matters: I. Increased Security. The University administration recognizes the need for unusual effort to maintain an effective system of safety and security on this campus, as called for in the resolution passed on November 8,1967. In support of this statement, the University has secured approval from State budget authorities to add two more patrolmen to its staff of Campus Security Of-ficers. It is anticipated that the newly created positions will be filled by February 1,1968. n. Extension of Closing Hours. as provided in the bill passed on October 4, 1967. This measure is hereby approved and will go into effect on February 2, 1968, the first day of classes for the se-cond semester. Under the bill, closing hours will be 12:00 mid-night, Monday through Thurs-day; 1:00 a.m. for Friday and Sunday nights; and 2:00 a.m. for Saturday nights. My approval includes the pro-vision that 11:00 p.m. serve as the closing time on those Mon. days when house meetings are to be held. Such meetings are to be called not later than the immediately preceding Thurs-day. This office appreciates the fact that a student committee investigated the additional costs for hostesses that would grow-out of this change, and especially the willingness of the group to request funds from the student Finance Board to meet this expense. However, I do not beheve that it is appropriate to assess this cost against funds administered by the Finance Board. Consequently, the ad-ministration is arranging to have the additional expense paid out of the funds collected for the systematic financing and opera-tion of the residence halls. III. No Closing Hours Resolu-tion of December 6, 1967. On the date cited, the S u t d e n t Legislature called for the elimination of all dosing hours for specified groups of students hving in designated halls, this practice to be instituted in September, 1968. For a variety of reasons, I am vetoing this legislation. My chief concern in this matter is for the safety and security of our students. I do not see how the University can meet its responsibilities in this respect if a system of no closing hours is adopted for women's residence halls, even if only a few dormitories are directly af-fected. It is not simply a matter of developing an error-proof system of locks for the residence halls. In my opinion, this practice would make the task of main-taining security on all parts of the campus at all times of the night more difficult than it is at present, and it is already demanding enough—in m y estimation and that of the Stu-dent Legislature—to require that we expand the number of Cam-pus Security Officers we employ. It is also my belief that the elimination of all closing hours would have an adverse and disruptive effect on educa-tional environment in a group-living situation. IV. Change in Regulation Governing Smoking. (Bill passed on October 4, 1967.) This change is routine and is readily ap-proved. It will go into effect im-mediately. Please let me know if you have any questions concerning these matters. Sincerely, James S. Ferguson Chancellor <&h? (Earnltmatt Volume XXXXVTI University of North Carolina at Greensboro, N. C. — Tuesday, February 6, 1968 Number 21 Students Form SCORE; Confer With Mossman Scott Stops Here on Tour A student committee to in-vestigate complaints concerning the General Biology course has been formed - by sophomore William J. Burckley. Dubbed SCORE (Student Committee Organized for Responsible Education) the committee has conferred with Dr. Merefo E. Mossman, Dean of Faculty. Initial formation of the Com-mittee followed the publication of a poll sponsored by the CAROLINIAN and the House Presidents Association in the December 13, issue of the Cary. The poll phrased in terms of gripes often made by students, indicated widespread discontent with the course as it is presently taught. More than 97 per cent of the 301 responding freshmen beheved that the course was too specific for non-biology mo-jors. During the Christmas holidays SCORE mailed a copy of the CAROLINIAN poll and a fact sheet to the parents of 700 sudents taking the Biology course. Concerned parents were directed to address cor-respondence to Dean Mossman and on January 11, eight members of SCORE met with Dean Mossman for nearly two hours and candidly expressed their opinions concerning the course. Subsequently Dr. Bruce Eberhart, chairman of the Biology Department, and Dr. Paul Lutz, Assistant Professor of Biology, sent separate memos to Dean Mossman explaining the efforts the Biology Deprtment has taken this year to insure a fair course without lowering the standards that the Department believed they must maintain. This week Eberhart indicated his willingness to work with the student committee to resolve the complaints. Eberhart feels that, "The way to solve these things is directly, and by meeting with the student committee that has been formed." The following day Dean Mossman released the stratification of grades: A—50 students (6.1 per cent) B--201 students (24.4 per cent) C—351 students (427 per cent) D—126 students (15.3 per cent) F-64 students (11.4 per cent) In an attempt to show that the grades were not low for a course primarily directed at freshmen, Dean Mossman stated that percentage of failures in first semester beginning Spanish last years and slightly higher than that in first semester freshman history last year. As of yet, no figures for these courses have been compiled for this semester. Last weekend Burckley con-ferred with officials of the United States National Students Association in Washington in an attempt to determine how the general Biology course at UNOG compares with general Biology courses at other schools throughout the nation. NSA officials were given copies of the text, lab manuals and tests used in the UNC-G course. A second questionnaire, prepared by SCORE with the co-operation of the House Presidents Association will be distributed early second semeser. Burckley stated that SCORE withheld the poll until after the final exam because "We were afraid that it might have a serious psychological ef-fect on some of the students and they might not study as hard for the final exam. The welfare of the individual student was our main concern at all times," emphasized Burckley. He implied that other aspects of the academic curriculum will be objects of consideration by the committee in the future. By JEANNIE DANIELS Political Editor Friday, Jan. 12 at 4:00 Lieutenant Governor Robert Scott spoke to UNC-G students in Elliott Hall's Mclver Lounge. Having announced his candidacy for governor on Jan. 10, UNC-G was one of the first stops on his "handshaking tour" of the state. Following an introduction by Kate Gilmore, Lieutenant Governor Scott make a short speech. "I do not take the position of governor lightly," said Scott. "Because of my family background and my service as lieutenant governor, I am well aware of the power and t h e prestige Of the governorship." Presenting and proposing pro-grams that will move our state forward," Scott said, would be his "main objective" a s governor. "The state image is the sum total of the image of the peo-ple," stated Scott, "and I believe I have come to know our people to a degree and what they ex-pect of their governor." After his speech, Scott invited questions from the floor. In answer to a student's ques-tion concerning ex-governor Ter-ry Sanford, Scott said that he Robert Scott, candidate for Governor of North Carolina, spoke with UNC-G students in Phillips Lounge. hopes that Sanford doesn't nin for governor again. In response to a question con-cerning the Black Power Forum, Scott made the following points: "The university is involved in a political arena. All institutions depend on one thing — the general assembly. ROTC Available Here Soon Dean of Men Clarence O. Ship-ton has announced that an Air Force ROTC program will be available for UNC-G students next fall. The program is open to students who have a total of two years of work remaining before receiving either a graduate o r undergraduate degree. Students completing the two year program will be eligible to apply for pilot or navigator training. If accepted they must agree to serve at least five years on active duty. Classroom work for the pro-gram will be held on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University. Provisions will be made to in-sure that participation will not interfere with a normal work load at UNC-G. Students accepted for the pro-gram must agree to accept a commission in the United States Air Force and participate in three classroom hours of in-struction each week for two years. They must serve for a period of not less than four years on active duty(five years in pilot and navigator pro-grams), and join the Air Force Reserve for six years. Any interested Student should attend a program in the Library Lecture Hall Feb. 6 at 7:00 p.m. Major Donald Malloy will discuss all aspects of the pro-gram at that time. Information may also be obtained from the office of the Dean of Men. "During the speaker ban con-troversity, people in the state got concerned about communists on the campus and they voted for men who would put a law in-to effect, so you sec if you have anything on campus that ad-versely affects the people of North Carolina, they will de-mand laws to prevent these things. Financial strings can also be pulled." "I am saying that rather than involve the legislature let the trustees and administrater-. keep the situa-tion intact." Another student asked if we should censor ourselves because the general assembly might. Scott answered, "This very well could happen. I feel the universi-ty should exercise discretion in these matters." "How can the university draw top faculty if the school is not known for being receptive to new ideas," asked a student. "It won't, admitted Scott, "this is why I helped disban the speaker ban law." UNC-G political science pro-fessor Dr. Margaret Hunt added that she had never had anyone tell her what to teach in her (Conttaued on Par* 1)
Object Description
Title | The Carolinian [February 6, 1968] |
Date | 1968-02-06 |
Editor/creator | Sprinkle, Terry |
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro--Newspapers College student newspapers and periodicals-- North Carolina--Greensboro Student publications--North Carolina--Greensboro Student activities--North Carolina--History |
Place | Greensboro (N.C.) |
Description | The February 6, 1968, issue of The Carolinian, the student newspaper of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. |
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Original publisher | Greensboro, N.C. : The University of North Carolina at Greensboro |
Language | eng |
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Full text | Chancellor Vetoes Bill Editor's Note: Chancellor James S. Ferguson has announced in a letter to Student Government Vice-President Anne Hurst that all women's residence halls will close one hour later than previous closing times as of Feb 2, 1968. In the same letter, die request for abolishing all closing hours for women residents was denied. The letter is reprinted in full below. Dear Miss Hurst:.... This office has given much thought and attention to various items of legislation passed by the Student Legislature during the fall semester of the 1967-68 session. The following is a sum-mary of my actions regarding these matters: I. Increased Security. The University administration recognizes the need for unusual effort to maintain an effective system of safety and security on this campus, as called for in the resolution passed on November 8,1967. In support of this statement, the University has secured approval from State budget authorities to add two more patrolmen to its staff of Campus Security Of-ficers. It is anticipated that the newly created positions will be filled by February 1,1968. n. Extension of Closing Hours. as provided in the bill passed on October 4, 1967. This measure is hereby approved and will go into effect on February 2, 1968, the first day of classes for the se-cond semester. Under the bill, closing hours will be 12:00 mid-night, Monday through Thurs-day; 1:00 a.m. for Friday and Sunday nights; and 2:00 a.m. for Saturday nights. My approval includes the pro-vision that 11:00 p.m. serve as the closing time on those Mon. days when house meetings are to be held. Such meetings are to be called not later than the immediately preceding Thurs-day. This office appreciates the fact that a student committee investigated the additional costs for hostesses that would grow-out of this change, and especially the willingness of the group to request funds from the student Finance Board to meet this expense. However, I do not beheve that it is appropriate to assess this cost against funds administered by the Finance Board. Consequently, the ad-ministration is arranging to have the additional expense paid out of the funds collected for the systematic financing and opera-tion of the residence halls. III. No Closing Hours Resolu-tion of December 6, 1967. On the date cited, the S u t d e n t Legislature called for the elimination of all dosing hours for specified groups of students hving in designated halls, this practice to be instituted in September, 1968. For a variety of reasons, I am vetoing this legislation. My chief concern in this matter is for the safety and security of our students. I do not see how the University can meet its responsibilities in this respect if a system of no closing hours is adopted for women's residence halls, even if only a few dormitories are directly af-fected. It is not simply a matter of developing an error-proof system of locks for the residence halls. In my opinion, this practice would make the task of main-taining security on all parts of the campus at all times of the night more difficult than it is at present, and it is already demanding enough—in m y estimation and that of the Stu-dent Legislature—to require that we expand the number of Cam-pus Security Officers we employ. It is also my belief that the elimination of all closing hours would have an adverse and disruptive effect on educa-tional environment in a group-living situation. IV. Change in Regulation Governing Smoking. (Bill passed on October 4, 1967.) This change is routine and is readily ap-proved. It will go into effect im-mediately. Please let me know if you have any questions concerning these matters. Sincerely, James S. Ferguson Chancellor <&h? (Earnltmatt Volume XXXXVTI University of North Carolina at Greensboro, N. C. — Tuesday, February 6, 1968 Number 21 Students Form SCORE; Confer With Mossman Scott Stops Here on Tour A student committee to in-vestigate complaints concerning the General Biology course has been formed - by sophomore William J. Burckley. Dubbed SCORE (Student Committee Organized for Responsible Education) the committee has conferred with Dr. Merefo E. Mossman, Dean of Faculty. Initial formation of the Com-mittee followed the publication of a poll sponsored by the CAROLINIAN and the House Presidents Association in the December 13, issue of the Cary. The poll phrased in terms of gripes often made by students, indicated widespread discontent with the course as it is presently taught. More than 97 per cent of the 301 responding freshmen beheved that the course was too specific for non-biology mo-jors. During the Christmas holidays SCORE mailed a copy of the CAROLINIAN poll and a fact sheet to the parents of 700 sudents taking the Biology course. Concerned parents were directed to address cor-respondence to Dean Mossman and on January 11, eight members of SCORE met with Dean Mossman for nearly two hours and candidly expressed their opinions concerning the course. Subsequently Dr. Bruce Eberhart, chairman of the Biology Department, and Dr. Paul Lutz, Assistant Professor of Biology, sent separate memos to Dean Mossman explaining the efforts the Biology Deprtment has taken this year to insure a fair course without lowering the standards that the Department believed they must maintain. This week Eberhart indicated his willingness to work with the student committee to resolve the complaints. Eberhart feels that, "The way to solve these things is directly, and by meeting with the student committee that has been formed." The following day Dean Mossman released the stratification of grades: A—50 students (6.1 per cent) B--201 students (24.4 per cent) C—351 students (427 per cent) D—126 students (15.3 per cent) F-64 students (11.4 per cent) In an attempt to show that the grades were not low for a course primarily directed at freshmen, Dean Mossman stated that percentage of failures in first semester beginning Spanish last years and slightly higher than that in first semester freshman history last year. As of yet, no figures for these courses have been compiled for this semester. Last weekend Burckley con-ferred with officials of the United States National Students Association in Washington in an attempt to determine how the general Biology course at UNOG compares with general Biology courses at other schools throughout the nation. NSA officials were given copies of the text, lab manuals and tests used in the UNC-G course. A second questionnaire, prepared by SCORE with the co-operation of the House Presidents Association will be distributed early second semeser. Burckley stated that SCORE withheld the poll until after the final exam because "We were afraid that it might have a serious psychological ef-fect on some of the students and they might not study as hard for the final exam. The welfare of the individual student was our main concern at all times," emphasized Burckley. He implied that other aspects of the academic curriculum will be objects of consideration by the committee in the future. By JEANNIE DANIELS Political Editor Friday, Jan. 12 at 4:00 Lieutenant Governor Robert Scott spoke to UNC-G students in Elliott Hall's Mclver Lounge. Having announced his candidacy for governor on Jan. 10, UNC-G was one of the first stops on his "handshaking tour" of the state. Following an introduction by Kate Gilmore, Lieutenant Governor Scott make a short speech. "I do not take the position of governor lightly," said Scott. "Because of my family background and my service as lieutenant governor, I am well aware of the power and t h e prestige Of the governorship." Presenting and proposing pro-grams that will move our state forward," Scott said, would be his "main objective" a s governor. "The state image is the sum total of the image of the peo-ple," stated Scott, "and I believe I have come to know our people to a degree and what they ex-pect of their governor." After his speech, Scott invited questions from the floor. In answer to a student's ques-tion concerning ex-governor Ter-ry Sanford, Scott said that he Robert Scott, candidate for Governor of North Carolina, spoke with UNC-G students in Phillips Lounge. hopes that Sanford doesn't nin for governor again. In response to a question con-cerning the Black Power Forum, Scott made the following points: "The university is involved in a political arena. All institutions depend on one thing — the general assembly. ROTC Available Here Soon Dean of Men Clarence O. Ship-ton has announced that an Air Force ROTC program will be available for UNC-G students next fall. The program is open to students who have a total of two years of work remaining before receiving either a graduate o r undergraduate degree. Students completing the two year program will be eligible to apply for pilot or navigator training. If accepted they must agree to serve at least five years on active duty. Classroom work for the pro-gram will be held on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University. Provisions will be made to in-sure that participation will not interfere with a normal work load at UNC-G. Students accepted for the pro-gram must agree to accept a commission in the United States Air Force and participate in three classroom hours of in-struction each week for two years. They must serve for a period of not less than four years on active duty(five years in pilot and navigator pro-grams), and join the Air Force Reserve for six years. Any interested Student should attend a program in the Library Lecture Hall Feb. 6 at 7:00 p.m. Major Donald Malloy will discuss all aspects of the pro-gram at that time. Information may also be obtained from the office of the Dean of Men. "During the speaker ban con-troversity, people in the state got concerned about communists on the campus and they voted for men who would put a law in-to effect, so you sec if you have anything on campus that ad-versely affects the people of North Carolina, they will de-mand laws to prevent these things. Financial strings can also be pulled." "I am saying that rather than involve the legislature let the trustees and administrater-. keep the situa-tion intact." Another student asked if we should censor ourselves because the general assembly might. Scott answered, "This very well could happen. I feel the universi-ty should exercise discretion in these matters." "How can the university draw top faculty if the school is not known for being receptive to new ideas," asked a student. "It won't, admitted Scott, "this is why I helped disban the speaker ban law." UNC-G political science pro-fessor Dr. Margaret Hunt added that she had never had anyone tell her what to teach in her (Conttaued on Par* 1) |