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As>G53URG q ..iVE§ Lib rary Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vol. 88 No. 3, Friday, Sept. 25, 1981 Legal counsel sought to resolve ad conflict accop to aid By Jane Maland A determined college president, a strong turnout of the student body, and the Student Senate met on Sept. 16, to conduct usual senate business and to review the use of alcohol ads in the Echo and the closed-door chapel policy. The meeting was highlighted by a lengthily hour and twenty minute debate which was spurred by President Charles Anderson's request to remove the ads from the paper. The president's main concern about the ads was the negative image they present "about ourselves" to the outside world. He attempted to justify his concerns by claiming the ads were in violation of the alcohol policy which states that Augsburg College does not "Condemn or condone" the use of alcohol on campus. Anderson reasoned that the use of the ads promoted alcohol use (thereby condoning it) and that was in direct violation of the policy. After previously hearing the Student Senate give support to Echo Editor-in-chief John Nichols's decision about the ads, Anderson concluded his argument by telling the Senate, "Mr. Nichols does not have the final decision on this matter, I do." Anderson's apparent pre-meditated decision to discontinue the use of the ads was met with direct student opposition. The general student consensus defined the Echo as a student publication (clearly stated in the Echo) by and for the students of Augsburg College. Therefore, the students should have the right to create their own image through the Echo, and not that requested by the president of the college. Contrasting student opinion was expressed about the use of the ads in the paper. In order to understand student desires over the issue it was resolved to run a survey in the Echo so that student's may express their views about the ads, thereby affecting what is put in the Echo, and ultimately, the image of Augsburg projected to the world outside of the college. It was further pointed out that the Echo is not a public relations tool for the college administrators, but a paper of journalistic quality produced by the students of Augsburg College. As debate continued, the students main objection to President Anderson's firm request emerged, the argument being that by forcing the Echo to remove the ads, the President would be in direct violation of student rights. Section IV. article D of the student bill of rights was read and brought to the attention of those present. The article reads. "The student press should be free of censorship, and advance approval of copy, and its editors and managers should be free to develop their own editorial policies and news coverage'', raised a question about the exact legal definition of the term "copy". President Anderson used this descrepancy to justify his proposed action of taking out the alcohol ads. As President Anderson insisted on the removal of the alcohol ads, and Editor Nichols stood firm in upholding the principles of student rights. The decision was made to seek legal counseling on the matter. The Chapel policy was again brought up for discussion, President Anderson stated that since Augsburg has a religious affiliation that the right to go to chapel should include students, faculty, and administration. The matter of actual business hours being too short as a result of the policy was discussed. The president informed the senate that the hours had been taken into consideration and discussion would take place about possible alternatives in the president's meeting. President Anderson believes liquor ads to be in direct violation of Augsburg's alcohol policy. Legal counsel will help in the outcome of the advertising debate. In other business, Bob Arvold was appointed student representative to the President's Staff, Roman Taffe was appointed Student representative to the Student Conduct Committee, and the Food Advisory and By-law Committees were confirmed. Security to undergo changes ByKATEANGIER Staff Writer Security at Augsburg is undergoing some changes, but until these are completed the system will work much the same as last year. One of these changes, the new student escort service, is expected to be in operation by this week. As is, security is operated this way: the S.O.S. desk in the Student Center lobby is occupied until midnight, with a desk and emergency phone number of 330-1234. After 12 a.m., there is a Minneapolis Police Department officer on duty in the Urness Tower lobby. He can be reached by calling 9-538-4904 (if 0 is dialed a tape gives this number, along with other information). This Scott Porter has helped organize a group of volunteers for an escort service. number reaches the officer's "beeper", a one way radio device. The caller will hear a ring followed by a tone, after which the caller is to leave a message. One major improvement this year will be the elimination of this "beeper." Marianne Sanders, Dean of Students, and Jerry Johnson, Plant Services, both feel that the emptiness on the other end of the telephone line often frightened callers, who thought they weren't being heard. Also, callers sometimes forgot to give a complete message, making it hard for the officer to locate the problem. A switchboard manned by student operators is planned for this year. With this addition, an operator is in contact with the officer all night via walkie-talkie, and two-way communication is possible between all parties. This would help to calm frightened students and prevent misunderstandings about 'which room in Urness?' or 'room 305 where?'. Scott Porter, a junior, is the resident adviser and organizer of 35 freshmen who make up the Escort Service from sixth floor Urness Tower. These are volunteers willing to accompany students and faculty to various near-by destinations in the evening. Anybody needing an escort to a location within reasonable walking distance can call 330-1234, the S.O.S. desk number. Porter expects the Service to be better Continued on page 8 course selection By PETER IMSDAHL Staff Writer "I've got one more requirement to fill: who should I take?" "Take the one I took, the 'prof is an easy grader." Sound familiar? Augsburg is like any other learning institution when it comes to choosing classes. Many students will, for different reasons, ask other students who they should take. And, like any other institution, the veteran class selectors pass the type of information on to the rookies in a fashion not unlike a grapevine. Seems simple enough, even harmless. However the implications are quite serious. Note. What may be the opinion of one student, be it an advising sister or brother or just a helpful friend, is only the opinion of that student, yet may be regarded by another as "sound advice". This is harmful for both parties, students and faculty. There are too many factors contributing to the quality of a professor or class. Too many factors to be passed over fairly by the all-to-common practice of giving friendly advice. The impressionable rookie may get the wrong idea about a "prof" and therefore be carelessly led astray by biased information. Many professors' reputations, as far as the students are concerned, are determined by this word-of-mouth phenomenon. What can be done to give the professors a fair chance to be represented by themselves rather than by often judgmental students? What can be done to give the unknowing student a fair chance to make his/her own decisions? The Augsburg College Course Opinion Profile (ACCOP) proposes an answer. The main promoter and serious advocate of the mammoth task, Rod Sill, presented the proposal to the Student Senate recently. It passed. The main purpose of ACCOP shall be to improve the course selection process. Its major objectives are as follows: To provide feedback to faculty about how students view their courses. To provide the student with as much information as possible on which to base course decisions. To inform students and faculty about how various students have perceived courses in the past. Student Senate has appropriated $500 Sill will need for the implementation of the project. Continued on page 8
Object Description
Issue/Title | Echo September 25, 1981 |
Creator/Author | Students of Augsburg College |
Subject |
Universities and colleges--Minnesota--Minneapolis--Newspapers. |
Volume | 088 |
Issue | 003 |
Date | 1981-09-25 |
Decade | 1980 |
Frequency | Published on Wednesdays or Fridays during the academic year. |
Coverage | The Echo has been published since 1898. |
Language | English |
Type | Scans of newspapers |
Identifier | RG 17.2.1981.09.25 |
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Collection | Echo |
Publisher | Augsburg College |
Source | Scans of individual and bound editions of the Echo. |
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Contributing Organization | Augsburg University |
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Frequency | Published on Wednesdays or Fridays during the academic year. |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/ |
Cataloging Status | Transcript generated by machine. Metadata in progress. Recently scanned. |
Transcript | As>G53URG q ..iVE§ Lib rary Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vol. 88 No. 3, Friday, Sept. 25, 1981 Legal counsel sought to resolve ad conflict accop to aid By Jane Maland A determined college president, a strong turnout of the student body, and the Student Senate met on Sept. 16, to conduct usual senate business and to review the use of alcohol ads in the Echo and the closed-door chapel policy. The meeting was highlighted by a lengthily hour and twenty minute debate which was spurred by President Charles Anderson's request to remove the ads from the paper. The president's main concern about the ads was the negative image they present "about ourselves" to the outside world. He attempted to justify his concerns by claiming the ads were in violation of the alcohol policy which states that Augsburg College does not "Condemn or condone" the use of alcohol on campus. Anderson reasoned that the use of the ads promoted alcohol use (thereby condoning it) and that was in direct violation of the policy. After previously hearing the Student Senate give support to Echo Editor-in-chief John Nichols's decision about the ads, Anderson concluded his argument by telling the Senate, "Mr. Nichols does not have the final decision on this matter, I do." Anderson's apparent pre-meditated decision to discontinue the use of the ads was met with direct student opposition. The general student consensus defined the Echo as a student publication (clearly stated in the Echo) by and for the students of Augsburg College. Therefore, the students should have the right to create their own image through the Echo, and not that requested by the president of the college. Contrasting student opinion was expressed about the use of the ads in the paper. In order to understand student desires over the issue it was resolved to run a survey in the Echo so that student's may express their views about the ads, thereby affecting what is put in the Echo, and ultimately, the image of Augsburg projected to the world outside of the college. It was further pointed out that the Echo is not a public relations tool for the college administrators, but a paper of journalistic quality produced by the students of Augsburg College. As debate continued, the students main objection to President Anderson's firm request emerged, the argument being that by forcing the Echo to remove the ads, the President would be in direct violation of student rights. Section IV. article D of the student bill of rights was read and brought to the attention of those present. The article reads. "The student press should be free of censorship, and advance approval of copy, and its editors and managers should be free to develop their own editorial policies and news coverage'', raised a question about the exact legal definition of the term "copy". President Anderson used this descrepancy to justify his proposed action of taking out the alcohol ads. As President Anderson insisted on the removal of the alcohol ads, and Editor Nichols stood firm in upholding the principles of student rights. The decision was made to seek legal counseling on the matter. The Chapel policy was again brought up for discussion, President Anderson stated that since Augsburg has a religious affiliation that the right to go to chapel should include students, faculty, and administration. The matter of actual business hours being too short as a result of the policy was discussed. The president informed the senate that the hours had been taken into consideration and discussion would take place about possible alternatives in the president's meeting. President Anderson believes liquor ads to be in direct violation of Augsburg's alcohol policy. Legal counsel will help in the outcome of the advertising debate. In other business, Bob Arvold was appointed student representative to the President's Staff, Roman Taffe was appointed Student representative to the Student Conduct Committee, and the Food Advisory and By-law Committees were confirmed. Security to undergo changes ByKATEANGIER Staff Writer Security at Augsburg is undergoing some changes, but until these are completed the system will work much the same as last year. One of these changes, the new student escort service, is expected to be in operation by this week. As is, security is operated this way: the S.O.S. desk in the Student Center lobby is occupied until midnight, with a desk and emergency phone number of 330-1234. After 12 a.m., there is a Minneapolis Police Department officer on duty in the Urness Tower lobby. He can be reached by calling 9-538-4904 (if 0 is dialed a tape gives this number, along with other information). This Scott Porter has helped organize a group of volunteers for an escort service. number reaches the officer's "beeper", a one way radio device. The caller will hear a ring followed by a tone, after which the caller is to leave a message. One major improvement this year will be the elimination of this "beeper." Marianne Sanders, Dean of Students, and Jerry Johnson, Plant Services, both feel that the emptiness on the other end of the telephone line often frightened callers, who thought they weren't being heard. Also, callers sometimes forgot to give a complete message, making it hard for the officer to locate the problem. A switchboard manned by student operators is planned for this year. With this addition, an operator is in contact with the officer all night via walkie-talkie, and two-way communication is possible between all parties. This would help to calm frightened students and prevent misunderstandings about 'which room in Urness?' or 'room 305 where?'. Scott Porter, a junior, is the resident adviser and organizer of 35 freshmen who make up the Escort Service from sixth floor Urness Tower. These are volunteers willing to accompany students and faculty to various near-by destinations in the evening. Anybody needing an escort to a location within reasonable walking distance can call 330-1234, the S.O.S. desk number. Porter expects the Service to be better Continued on page 8 course selection By PETER IMSDAHL Staff Writer "I've got one more requirement to fill: who should I take?" "Take the one I took, the 'prof is an easy grader." Sound familiar? Augsburg is like any other learning institution when it comes to choosing classes. Many students will, for different reasons, ask other students who they should take. And, like any other institution, the veteran class selectors pass the type of information on to the rookies in a fashion not unlike a grapevine. Seems simple enough, even harmless. However the implications are quite serious. Note. What may be the opinion of one student, be it an advising sister or brother or just a helpful friend, is only the opinion of that student, yet may be regarded by another as "sound advice". This is harmful for both parties, students and faculty. There are too many factors contributing to the quality of a professor or class. Too many factors to be passed over fairly by the all-to-common practice of giving friendly advice. The impressionable rookie may get the wrong idea about a "prof" and therefore be carelessly led astray by biased information. Many professors' reputations, as far as the students are concerned, are determined by this word-of-mouth phenomenon. What can be done to give the professors a fair chance to be represented by themselves rather than by often judgmental students? What can be done to give the unknowing student a fair chance to make his/her own decisions? The Augsburg College Course Opinion Profile (ACCOP) proposes an answer. The main promoter and serious advocate of the mammoth task, Rod Sill, presented the proposal to the Student Senate recently. It passed. The main purpose of ACCOP shall be to improve the course selection process. Its major objectives are as follows: To provide feedback to faculty about how students view their courses. To provide the student with as much information as possible on which to base course decisions. To inform students and faculty about how various students have perceived courses in the past. Student Senate has appropriated $500 Sill will need for the implementation of the project. Continued on page 8 |
Contributing Organization | Augsburg University |
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