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VOL. LXI - NO. 8 University of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C. 2920A FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1971 Opposing cam The sign in the elevator r student soldiers kept march campus yesterday USC-ETV: lack of spa BY ELISSA DOMROE Staff Writei Room 104 in Wardlaw College has become the temporary home of USC-Educational Television (ETV). Formerly located behind Biology Annex, Carolina Coliseum even tually will become the permanent home for USC-ETV. Early in the summer of i97o, ETV was transferred to the College of General Studies because of budget reductions. But in November 1970, the budget was cut further by six per cent, limiting program development. "'Instructionally, we are doing as much as we have done in the past," said Nicholas P. Mitchell, Dean of the College of General Studies. But Mitchell said "We are short staffed. Our basic problem is the lack of space. . . much equipment is in storage as facilities are limited." Using a mobile unit, ETV presently is conducting complete closed circuit monitoring. But dormitories cannot be equipped to - properly receive these programs Register) Monday 27 S< 2:00 -5:00 p.rr Tuesday 28 S 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Vehicle Registral 1:00 - 5:00 438 M The city plate will cost $. years. Simultaneously USC will charge. Information needed to reg color and serial number. pus sentiments ead "OFF ROTC" but the ing on another part of the budget cut, ce, staff because of budget limitations. Talkback-telephone hookup currently is being transmitted to seven technical centers, Rivers High School in Charleston and six regional campuses (not including the Union regional campus). ETV works with general studies, the law school, engineering, social work and biology. Child development and law enforcement and undergraduate courses are being offered. Engineering and business graduate courses currently are being monitored. Tape monitors currently are being used for office machine courses in Room 2005 at the Coliseum. Independent study also is conducted on tape monitors. "Moot Court" for law students has provided a mock trial presentation for taping and replay for personal corrections. The replay probably will be available by Sept. 30. Future student government candidates can use monitors with (Continued on Page 3) - -- - - - - - - -- - --n--- - - - rour bikes fpt. 1971 i. Capstone ept. 1971 South Building ion Division, ain Street Wed. 29 50 and will be valid for two issue a parking decal free of lster a bicyce ls make. noia SGA meeting Amendm president BY JULIE LUMPKIN Staff Writer One bill and an amendment to the Students Government Con stitution were passed Sept. 22 at the second weekly meeting of the Student Senate. The most important issue was the Constitutional amendment abolishing student body secretary as an elected office and giving student body president power to appoint a person or persons to perform the student government secretarial duties. Abundant arguments were heard on both sides of the issue. Sen. Koger Bradford presented the bill, Handicapped students talk on problems BY CHUCK HANSELMANN Staff Writer Last night Dr. Jay M. Allen and a grpup of concerned students and fi. friends gathered in Wardlaw College to discuss problems faced by the handicapped students of the University. There seems to be a general lack of understanding - a lack of awareness throughout the University concerning these people. The hundred humiliations that confront them daily range from seeking assistance in the cafeteria to being rescued (sometimes physically carried) from some predicament. "It takes a considerable amount of fortitude to walk block after block on crutches carring a satchel full of books, but then these people are not asking for special privileges, just the opportunity to pursue their education as com fortably and efficiently as possible." "Their approach is positive. Their attitude is positive. But before funds (federal and other wise) can be released to facilitate needed Improvements throughout the University, the Universtsity itself is going to have to admit that these people exist, their problems exist, and that a real need exists." Dr. Allen said. Mr. Zane Kanauss, director of Public Information, stated that he would like to hear the problems and complaints concerning the handicapped from the han dicapped al their earliest con venience.- Mr. Benny Davis, USC graduate assistant, is forming an organization of handicapped students to work with the ad ministration in overcoming some of the -difficulties incurred on campus. (Any interested parties are urged to c Itact'M. Davis at M31t dulhW numal drfice hwnrs. ent abolis toappoin stating an elected secretary was superfluous to the functions of the student government since SGA already is served by a paid secretary who performs the majority of duties of the student body secretary. In rebuttal Sen. Tony Daniels proceeded to argue that, "We are opening a door we don't want to be opened. The paid secretary does not represent the student body as does the elected secretary. Therefore, this position is worthy of being retained.' Sen. David Spinazoa then said, "It is no where stated in the Constitution that the secretary (of the student body) represents the students." In support of Sen. Daniels, Sen. .Mike Ewald proposed that: "It would be a grave mistake to abolish this elected office. Other jobs can be found for the secretary of the student body other than clerical work. I urge the defeat of this amendment." Sen. Gene Gaillard reinforced the proposals of the amendment saying, "The secretary of the student body is a functional body rather than representative. It would be most effective to do away with the secretary for the bet terment of SGA. We can devise a system where the student government is more efficient and effective if we do away with the secretary." Sen. Bobbie Thomasson ex panded on Sen. Gaillard's thesis and said, "If you check the Con stitution... under these articles the president (of the student body! ... should have viable student of Ford found fellowships BY RUSTY ROBINSON News Editor The Ford foundation is offering a limited number of. Ph.D. fellowships to American Indians, blacks, Mexican-Americans and Puerto Rican students with certain requirements. The fellowship will pay the cost for full-time graduate study up to five years. Students may begin their studies in the 1972 summer session or the fall of 1972. Each year the foundation will pay: (I .) the full tuition and fees for graduate school (2.) $300 for books and supplies (3.) a monthly living stipend of $250 and $50 per month for each dependent if his gross income is below $2,500 per year. To be eligible for the fellowship, the student must receive his bachelor's degree before Sept. 1, 1972. He must not have taken anyq. gMaduate or profamlonnal stnrdy hes office: tin future ficers. We're not trying to abolish the secretary of the student body perse. We are trying to streamline the student government.. The secretary may be appointed by the president. Our best bet is to allow the students of the University to decide if they want a secretary in an elective capacity." Sei. Fred Magner said, "We are allowing personality to conflict with the issue. Our present student body secretary Kathy Jennings is attempting to assert herself in this role. She views the role of student body secretary in expansive term s. Although Kathy has done a good job, how are we to know if our next secretary will be as competent in the future?" Although further arguments were presented , the statistics and facts presented by . Sen. Tom Studemire put an end to extended discussion. Sen. Studemire said he and Sen. Spinazoa were involved in a project last year where they studied the effectiveness of student governments in the U.S. , par ticularly that of student govern ment on the Eastern seaboard. He said, "in the upper quadrile of student government ef fectiveness none had elected secretaries. In the lower quadrile, all but one had elected secretaries. This is not to say that our student government is poor or ingffective. "I only present these facts to show that our government could be improved by the elimination of secretary as an elected office. I would like to see other positions open for females. We can channel women away from the office of secretary to higher offices of (Continued on Page 3T ationplans for Ph Ds prior to his application to the program. 'The applicant must also plan to pursue a career in higher education. The fellowship allows the student to pursue his education in 33 dif ferent fields. There are also -ad vanced study grants available to students who meet the requirements and have begun graduate work in one of the 33 fields. 'The deadline for submitting the application is Jan. 10, 1972. 'Te name of the recipients will be announced April 1, 1972. Students meeting the requirements and wanting ap plication forms and further in formation should write to: Doctoral Fellowships for American Indian (Black or Mexican-American or Puerto Rican) Students The Ford F.umdaIem 3-0East 43rstre New York. N. Y. legs17