Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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A .4 "Unique" i. Science cente processing div, 'Scanner Les. Daley, student assistant in the comt. puter center, operates an optical scanner which evaluates grades and tests. College Photos By -EI-liott Borenstein *ZI r- 41 tsh llo eksfr cene hvoery.fer a xprn optil 1, 1969ei Computer 1 perhaps the bust way to describe the USC Computer r, according to Luther L. Gunter, head of the data At Work Ioard examinations are graded by 8imilar machines. I t 4 uier2 data processing IA's Daley transfers tape lhe printer after computers in the center t1 ers. workhorse of the operatit f' afternoon -ly as tough day night" ng you to be carefl how you use Hai Karate* shave and Cologne. We even put instructions lf-defense in every package. But your varsity sweater and best silk ties can still get torn to -eds. That's why you'll want to wear our nearly estructible Hai Karate Lounging Jacket when ~ you wear Hai Karate Regular or Oriental Lime. Just tell us your size (s,m,) and send one empty Hai Karate carton, with $4 (check or money order), for each Hai Karate Lounging Jacket to: Hai Karate, P. O. Box 41A, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 10056. That way, if someone gives you some Hai Karate, you can be a little less careful how you use it. Send for your practically rip-proof Hai Karat. Lounging Jacket. y.u. aie.stor Is, te mpnar.il not of Ha. Karate. keep asking. Center Profile Gunter's department is involved with service, and the Center's other division, headed by Dr. William J. Eccles, is involved with education and research. The data processing center serves the administration by controling student records, working for the registrar's office, executing work orders and housing records of alumni. From the time a student first applies to the University, his rank in class, his board scores and his grades are punched on cards and stored permanently on magnetic tape. From that time on, the student's records, including grades, hours, and grade point ratios, are constantly recorded and updated. These records are available only to the admin istration. The computer does not determine whether a student is accepted to college or whether he stays, it merely stores and makes available the information on his progress. Class roles, mid-term grades and regis tration are handled by the computer also. In the registrar's office, data processing works on monthly accounts and the University payroll. Student fees are audited and broken down by the computer. Gunter explained how the computer serves and protects the student by running match-backs on fees. A student may be refunded nioney or the computer may find the student has not paid in full. le said there vas little trouble in this area and that the systen works well, but if a student is in doubt about grades or fees he should inquire. The computer, which is operated by humans, is not incapablb of error, Gunter added. For protection and convenience the computer keeps student record. by using Social Security numbers. This is a number no other indi. vidual will have even if there are two people on campus with the sami birthdate. If a teacher confuses two students or accidentally record. a wrong grade, the error could be taken care of by matching bacl these numbers. Gunter is now involved in plans for a student information bureau It would include, among other activities, information on fraternitie: and sororities. 'This information would be accesslible, with permISSIOT from the administration, to organizations or individuals who need it -Lynn Rins 41) hie 'Workhorse' s from smaller grams have been executed they are put on the 7040. the tape by the 7040 and transferred b)ack to mn. After pro- the smaller computers. STRUT 'N' STROLL cotton velvet separates... flippant . . . sleekly smooth ...licorice with silver but ton . . . sizes 6 to 14. Vest, 14.00 Skirt, 14.00 Elephant leg pants (not shown) 19.00 Use your "Miss Gamecock" Charge Account./ Second Floor of Fashion 'Where Things Are Haemnng Preparing Material Julie Douglas. a computer center office worker, pre. pares material to Ie fed into the computers. Data is either )unched on cards or 1)ut on data collection forms for the computer to read. Checking Problems Computer olratorm Jack Jolly and Les Daley check sheets from a typewriter on whici the computer ha in. formed then of needs or problems in the program. NEW ARLO WUTHIE As gently as possible, Arlo dissembles the known world with new tales and songs from Alice's Restaurant. Live, in living color, and to be heard with ultra-high / frequency and an open mind. L DEPNIPGCOESanACESRS FARSTERPPEWS OKE AT OUBOKSLLresutan smo willre cool~ - PIPEand ACCESSORIES FINE PIPES IMPORTED TOBACCO 'I. PIPE REPAIR CLEANING SERVICE South Carolina's largest pipe and accessories - selection Carolina camera shop, inc. COLUMBIA, S.C. 1405 MAIN ST. PHONE 256-6284