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Student Rights By DONNA TWIST Most of the students at N.C.C.C. know that they have different rights but are not aware of what they include. Those that have caused the most confusion are the attend- ance policy and the disciplinary procedures which were printed in the last edition of the Old Weird Herald. Since they have been regarded as to general and unclear, the Student Life Com- mittee met last Tuesday in an effort to clarify these rights. Grievances, which include plag- arism and discrimination, was the main concern of the com- mittee. In the past, if a student had a grievance he took it to the Appeals Committee. If the grievance was academic he went to Dean Hunter, if non-aca- demic Dean Shea- However, many students, especially new ones, were reluctant to approach the Deans and as a result, events that should have been brought to their attention were not. The Student Life Committee feels there would be a better response if students with a grievance were able to contact another student. This initial step can be taken through the S.G.A. with the vice-president acting as Griev- ance officer. If the student dis- likes the decision, he can then go to the Appeals Committee. In cases where the fairness of the disciplinary action is still questioned, grievances will be turned over to the President of the college who will make the final decision. Also brought up at the meet- ing last week was the attend- ance policy. Beginning last September, an experimental policy has been in effect in which students have an unlimit- ed number of cuts providing they keep up with the material. Many students have become confused however, because at- tendance is manditory in some classes. At the last meeting of the Faculty-Senate an attempt was made to clear up this dis- agreement. It was agreed that \attendance per say is not the criteria of a students work. However, if participation is part of the class, then it will affect your mark.\ Teacher Appraisals To Be Made Last year, a group called the Activist Student Society, better known as the ASS was born and also died. One idea, however, has survived. The idea is the appraisal of the teachers of NCCC, by the students. The necessity for this action is obvious. The varying tastes of different students can be best satisfied by the corresponding teaching methods of different teachers. Too often, students find that they are in a class where the teacher doesn't suit their personal needs. In NCCC's endeavor to make college life more suitable to each individual student, the teacher appraisal idea has been devised. It is not a criticism of the teaching abilities of any teach- er. It will not tell the student which teacher is liberal minded and which is not. It will not tell who is the easy marker, or who marks on a curve. It will, how- ever, tell about the teaching methods of the individual teach- er. It will reveal the expecta- tions of the teacher, as to the knowledge of his incoming stu- dents. It will, therefore, aid the student in his quest for a great- er personal gratification- Teachers need not view this action as a threat to their posi- tions. As stated before, it will not be a criticism. We ask, therefore, that when the time comes, each teacher will accept this plan as an attempt to make college life more pleasant for him, as well as the student. Since this is to be done by the students, it is imperative that students from every curriculum participate. The more, the bet- ter. Therefore, we ask that every student take the time to analyze the teaching techniques and expectations of all of their present and past teachers. These will be handed into the newspa- per office by a deadline date which is yet to be determined. Do You Think The Moratorium Accomplished Anything? By SUE JOHNSTON Howard Aiken I think we accomplished the purpose of the moratorium in voicing our feelings against the war in a peaceful demonstra- tion. It's hard to tell if it did any good in changing our pres- ent situation in Vietnam. This is due to the stubborness and in- decisiveness of our legislators. Debbie Mangiafesto The enthusiasm of the stu- dents was overwhelming, but to me the result of our morator- ium efforts and the feelings of many Americans (especially the \children\ who can't vote) are towards the Vietnam War will not be known. It also proved that these children, hip- pies, and freaks, aren't really ignorant on current event is- sues. Randy Faleski The participants sacrificed a privilege for a right. Whether the President recognizes the reasoning behind this \right\ is another story. Let's hope so for our country's sake. Dianna Ruppert It was good in that it was symbolic and showed the public that we are concerned. But I feel that it fell short of being effective. When the moratorium was over, I had the feeling that nothing had been really accom- plished. Linda Sanmarco I feel that the march to City Hall was very successful. There was complete order at all times. The student's conduct showed that they really care about the policy in Vietnam, and want to change it. Beth Hitzemann I think the discussions in the morning brought out a lot of good points. However, I don't think the march did much of anything. That's all folks! Ski Club Plans Trip The N.C.C.C. ski club is sponsoring an 11-day ski trip to Switzerland. This trip is open to all N.C.CC. students and their families. The trip begins on Friday, Jan. 16, 1970 and retufirns Monday, January 26, 1970. The trip costs $299.00 and includes: 1. Jet air transportation, round trip to Geneva, Switz- erland. 2. 10 days, 9 nites, tourist class hotel accommodations (private bath supplement at first class hotel—2s.oo per per- son). 3. 10 days rental of skiis, boots, and poles. 4. 10 days full pension (3 meals), service and taxes in- cluded. 5. 10 days unlimited runs on the train between Montreaux and 7 fabulous ski areas. 6. Bus transfers between air- port and hotel. 7. Gourmet meals aboard plane with cocktails. For further information con- tact Ken Burg at N.C.C.C. 285- 5235; after 5 p.m., 634-1881. For Buffalo calls 716-693- 9250. Or Eric Hitchcock at 694-1385. World Opinion of U.S. By RAY LONSDALE After Dr. Spock finished his lecture three weeks ago, I cor- nered Michael Rabiger, a cor- respondent from BBC-TV, and asked him what the image of the United States is in England and Europe because of the Viet- namese War- Mr. Rubiger told me that the majority of the Eng- lish people are opposed to our presence in Vietnam and a size- able minority arc willing to take violent action to help bring about our withdrawal from Vietnam. All in all, I would conclude that our image out- side the country is comparable with that of Germany's in 1944. Protestant Club: A Thing Of The Past There is much discussion about the religious aspect of life today, and it is mainly outside erf the church. Wherever we go we find groups of people who discuss the so-called religious sde of life, looking for some- thing other than what they find in the institutional church. In bars, campuses, restau- rants, the conversations of peo- ple, these are the places where the action is. Maybe the shape of the church in the future will be something quite different from our present conception of it. This is the point at which I would like to get students to- gether. People who just feel like dis- cussing religious or spiritual things are those with whom I would like to meet: be they atheists, agnostics, Christians, Jews, or oriental religionists Everyone has something to say and something to learn. A type of discussion group is planned, which is open to all; it has no answers that have to be right or questions that can always answered. Because I am a Christian Chaplain, doesn't mean that what I have to say is the answer and is right, and \that's it.\ We should always be open to each other's thoughts. We may meet for discussion or some other form of activity such as work in the city or recreation of some form, and we will talk and listen and hopefully under- stand. Maybe by June we will have some of the answers to questions raised; who knows? The most important thing is interaction of minds about spir- itual, religious or whatever else seems important to you. If you can come to whatever we do, and voice what you think, then we are pledged to listen and think about the ideas you have. f you want to listen to other ideas and absorb or evaluate, build, or whatever, you too are welcome. Protestant Club is a thing of the past; Underground, the future- October 28, 1969 OLD WEIRD HERALD 3 MIXER Thursday, Oct. 30 9 P.M 2 A.M. Featuring THE EIGHT-THIRTY VINE ADMISSION $2.00 Sponsored By Th« SOCIETY OF BLACK STUDENTS ON THE RISE- Emphysema Deaths and Disability... 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