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  • WW ©SI" II sro October 15, 1997 Volume 63, Issue 10 western Carolina university nd e n dent student voice SGA Passes Resolutions Concerning Computer Requirement, Other Issues WCU wins match against ETSU, see story on page 9. Photo by T.K. Roberts. by James Carter It's halfway through the first semester of the '97-'98 academic year, and students are hard at work with papers and midterms. Tucked away in a corner of the University Center's second floor, WCU's Student Government Association (SGA) has been hard at work as well, passing resolutions on pertinent issues such as the computer requirement and getting a stamp machine placed on campus. Senate Resolution 1816 addressed postal services on campus. Because the Western branch of the Cullowhee post office is "only open two hours a day, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m." and these times are "inconvenient for a lot of students," it was resolved that "The University [will] allow the Cullowhee postal branch to install a multi-commodity stamp machine in the University Center." This resolution passed on 9/17/97. On 9/24/97, SGA passed resolution 1817, which established "Chairperson and senators designated for each committee." See the list below for committee chairs. A major issue in the WCU community right now is whether or not to accept Chancellor Bardo's policy that would require freshmen entering in the fall of 1998 to have computers when they come to campus. Resolution 1819 of the SGA was an "Act to voice our [SGA's] support for [the] ...'Computer Requirement Proposal.'" Resolution 1819, passed 9/24/97, states that because "WCU is growing in a positive direction under new leadership and is growing technologically, and the job market today will require some, if not a vast amount of computer experience, and in order for our University to prepare its stu dents for tomorrow's work force, its strides forward must not be hindered, and the Chancellor has vowed that no student will be deterred from entering the University because of the cost of a computer, and this is the next logical step in 'Raising of the Bar,' be it therefore that the SGA Presidents' Office drafts a formal letter expressing our support of the proposed requirement, upon the passing of this resolution." The exact resolution can be found printed in its entirety in this issue of the Carolinian. Senator Jody Pipe says, "It seems that they are willing to work with students in terms of financial aid." Tarleisha Gray, another senator, says, "This proposal will only improve WCU's image and help the incoming freshmen. Technology is only advancing and requiring computers will help students advance with technology." "I just believe it's a good idea," said senator Gretchen Breitwieser. "I would have liked that when I was a freshman," says Latoya Boulware."Financial aid will allow enough money to cover the cost because it is a requirement. If we made having a computer an option instead, then the money wouldn't be there." To see how some prospective WCU students view this requirement, see "Prospective Students React to Computer Proposal." Resolution 1822 deals with the banning of halogen lights from residence halls. "The current lighting systems for these rooms are insufficient," read the resolution. Therefore, it was passed that "any residence hall not having desk lights have them installed." This resolution passed 10/7/97. Two resolutions passed on 10/8/97. "SGA" Continues on page 3 Prospective Students React to Computer Proposal by Donald Costello High school seniors view Chancellor Bardo's proposal to require incoming students to own personal computers with mixed feelings, according to responses gathered by a Carolinian poll. Thirteen responses were taken from an area high school which has a large number of students who attend Western each year. The 12th grade college preparatory English course was made up of students who all intend to enroll in a college in the fall of 1998. Many of them are currently considering Western Carolina. After reading the August 12 press release regarding Bardo's plan, they were asked to write a response. Many agreed that a computer is becoming more and more of a necessity, but the students suggested that Western pick up the cost of the computers instead of the students. Kim Carver said that her first choice for college is Western Carolina because "it was close to home and affordable." She said that the computer requirement would cause her to lean towards attending UNC-Asheville if it meant less money for her parents. "I can understand that Western wants to become more high-tech, but they should become more high-tech by their own expenses," she said. Another senior, who currently has a GPA of 3.5, says that she was "truly planning" on attending WCU but may have to change her mind due to the financial strain the computer requirement could cause. Mike Duggy writes, "If competitive prices could be offered and financial aid based on need, [the computer requirement] would be an excellent idea." "Sources of funding and the most cost-effective source for the systems should be found and arranged before any final decisions are made," he said. Duggy is currently contemplating attending WCU or UNC-Chapel Hill and says that a computer requirement may force him to attend Chapel Hill. Stacy Alexander, who is ranked in the top 20 percent of the senior class, agrees with Duggy that the computer requirement is a good idea. She suggests that the university include the fee of the computer in tuition so that low-income students could get some help in funding. She is planning on attending WCU and already has a computer. Tara Holland disagrees, calling the idea "stupid." She says that if WCU were a private school, the proposal would make sense. "If WCU feels that students need their own computers so much, they should be the ones to supply one computer to a dorm," she said. Holland concluded by saying that some of the smartest students may not be able to attend because of their financial situation. Georgia Giles suggests that the computer idea could be "helpful" for freshmen but the cost of the computer should be deducted from the tuition fee. April, a senior with a 3.3 GPA, says that requiring a computer is a "smart choice" due to the needs of access to computers but it could hinder some people's decisions to attend Western due to the expense. Other responses read, "How could a family shell out another $2,000 that they don't have" and "I think [the computer decision] should not be up to Western, it should be up to the students." This is a sample of the opinions of students who may or may not be a part of Western Carolina's future. Many of them have high GPAs and high aspirations for their education. Because of this, they feel that Western Carolina should consider their voice before a final decision regarding computers is reached by a current WCU student body that will not be affected and a faculty and administration who have not properly examined the needs of those who will make up Western Carolina's incoming freshmen class.
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