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Newest trustees seek quality"In education By ANDY THOMPSON Gamecock Staff Writer As USC's newest trustees, William E. Whitney Jr. and Othniel H. Wienges Jr., said the University should concentrate on quality education for its students. "I think that probably the era of building is coming to a halt. I think perhaps what the University will do now is concentrate on quality in education rather than quantity," Whitney said. A Union, S.C., lawyer, Whitney, 27, is one of the youngest members of the Board of Trustees. Elected in May by the General Assembly, Whitney. campaigned for the position because he felt youth was needed on the board. A 1973 graduate of USC's Law School, Whitney feels he can relate to the students as a trustee. WHITNEY is also a member of the Student Trustee Liason Com mittee. At the fall meeting he will discuss some of his ideas about students. "Being a former student myself, I know how they feel," Whitney said. Whitney said he did not see any changes needed. "But I would certainly be open to any suggestions that anyone would have about the University," he said. A faculty representtive and student body representative attend each board meeting, although they do not vote. Whitney said he would not object to the student representative having voting power but said the faculty should get the same privilege. A 1943 GRADUATE of USC, Othniel H. Wienges Jr. is a farmer in St. Matthews, S.C. He has served in the State Legislature and on the Commission of Higher Education. He ran unopposed for the board. "The University has grown tremendously in the past few years and we are in a period of consolidation now," Wienges said. He favors consolidation and better education for students. Wien,ges described the University as one of the second largest businesses in the state. Because of its magnitude, it needs to be ef ficient. Wienges said that it is big enough to have a self-study program to monitor the University. He would like to see a more active efficient alumni association contribute more money and time to the University. WIENGES CONSIDERS his position important. "I think that moral and ethical tones set by the trustees should be followed by the faculty and the students," he said. Uppermost in Wienges' mind are student needs "I think you have to consider the needs of the young people of the state," he said. The University is supported by tax money and should offer an education to the talented youth of the state, he said. Kick Of f Th e197i Breing and Fri.da ae 8 p. All the aBe READ TH Jeans by: Brittaniae Capit Snapfingere Faded Glory* Viceroye Cotlere Shirts by: Hutspc Blue Sky Rio Rit< Chemise AugieO Micheal/Milea TI Jizz of Californic Dress Gaberdine .otlere Primoo I Nation-Wide Soc What_else 1221 Main St. (Next to 5School.Y ear a . LA uns Gra il Paking ntra - Minih E GAMECOCK 3h ruth & So ule i Gentleman Jon hs & Swedish Knits by: Aetro* P.G.'s * ks by : Electric Sox could you need? Carolina Theater ) ph 256-4351 With ANight of TS