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Students suffering, administration gaining from increased tuition Each semester, all full time and some part time students pay $69 in "universitv artivitv fees This fee allows access to the student health v v ? ? center, supposedly guarantees tickets to athletic events and the rest goes to the student allocations comission for funding of organizations and club sports. The university fee has increased only $3 since 1978, yet during this same period faculty salaries and tuition have increased by 23 percent and 21 percent, respectively. The SAC allocations have remained at the same level for three years but the faculty gets regular pay increases and even the president's salary has been raised 27 percent. The administration argues that increased pay for faculty is necessary to attract and keep quality professors, but this has been achieved at the expense of students. STUDENT CREATIVITY has become limited because of the incnffiniont fnnrlc ctiirnn in nammic nrrfnnifnWnnc A ffnr oil ion'f n ouiiiviviii iuiiuo 51 vvu vvs v-uutpuo v/i guiiiLaiiv;iio. nuci cm, 1011 1 a university for the students? It appears that USC has become a nationally known institution but students have gotten the short end of the deal. Who really cares how many ambassadors and other dignitaries visit the campus if students don't have the needed programs and quality organizations they need and want? A leading administrator said in Monday's Gamecock that the SAC share of activity fees would be increased on the basis of enrollment. He went on to say that "we haven't had much of an enrollment increase." Thic in hiahlv r?nntraHintnrv tn Ihp nHminictrnHnn'c hraoflinu nf nnlv a few months ago that USC is one of the only major institutions experiencing increased enrollment. Obviously, someone hasn't gotten their story straight. TUITION HAS INCREASED 21 percent since the fall of 1977, yet students have received only minimal advantages by paying higher fees. The health center fee was raised $3 and the center's share is still low. Where has our money gone? Into the pockets of the USC faculty and even those of our beloved nresident Of rnnrse wp rin havp a npw art* center planned, a new computer science center under construction and both China and Egypt have sent their ambassadors here. Meanwhile, Greene Street is still open, the parking problem is still horrendous, dorms are still falling down and fees are still on the rise. Boy, aren't we students lucky? SAC has received its yearly share of harsh criticism for their often unjustified allocations, and rightfully so, yet student funds should be channeled into the area which would most benefit them, namely, organizations and activities. Students should receive a more direct benefit for their money or fees should be lowered. At worst, they should remain at their current level. SAC MEMBER ROBERT Burton said Monday that SAC allocations had not been increased because of students' failure to approach the administration concerning fiscal matters. Get on it, Mr. Burton. Many students refuse to voice their concerns about the most important matters concerning them at this school. If there ever was a time display some interest, it is now. Indications are that some students will either be going to colleges nearer their homes to save money and some who cannot receive adequate financial aid will simply be staying home. The administration should answer the students about where money is going. A tuition increase should not be considered until the current level of penance is justified. Let us hope the powers that be keep their heads and do not rush into a fee increase because it is the simplest thing to do. If the current level ol spending and budgeting continues, USC students are in for even darker financial days. gamecock Opinion Founded 1908 __________________ Tom Travis Editor in Chief Brian Duncan Copy Dusk Chief ?elters Mark Platte News Editor Brett Fncdlander Sports Editor The (iamrcwk welcomes letters from lis r r , readers All letters must be typewritten and James Rokosny Entertainment Editor erw,J/>Q^ .. ii ?|/?v opawu ui? <i ujopavv line aim Aiiwuiii i/r a Robert Afuni Graphics Editor maximum of 300 words Janet Gibson Ed.ior.al Page Editor inters musl be signed wUh the writer s correct name, telephone, mailing address. Cyl.nda Caivort Wire Editor class standing and major Pseudonyms arc Honda Tomploton Ass.stant News Ed.to. unacceptable, but the writer s name may be withheld by request if circumstances warrant Steve Hidden Assistant Sports Editor We reserve the right to edit letters for space Jeffrey Charney Assistant Entertainment Ed style Address letters to ( ampus (ipinion. 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According to Paula presentations Barclay, director of the program, classes explaii "The main function of the learning Service Learr nrncfram ic (n npnni/)a nlcn I#i vgium i.j iu piuvtut oiuuciuo aiau icviuiio with practical experience and the Career career exploration by placing Placement O them as volunteers in the com- declared Majo munity.'v The program is what the sometimes he name implies ? service and what he or s learning. giving them c; The program places an average a community v of 120 students a year as volunteers The progr with groups such as The Red students froi Studentcrec v Trr" uob s suva to Holderm To the Editor: In reference to the article in the April 11 issue 1 ' ' M t t ?v\ o rtr\ ' f T O/""* ? i a! ?? ?? * ntw image lidding UOVj gillll recognition, 1 WOU one comment. The article stated that John Bolin a image" of (JSC to visits from international dignit pansion and renovation, strong reputations of indi student satisfaction in Carolina. I believe credit should be given where it is due an< deal of these improvements is due to Dr. Hold dedicates an average of fifteen hours a day to his use. He works with students and faculty and the boa political leaders and diplomats in order to ii , programs, to attain funds for this university ; in es image of Carolina ? to develop a first class reputatio am anyone needs to do to experience first ham i dedication to the betterment of USC is to attend one 4 i President" (a monthly program sponsored by KHUl 1 free to all USC students) or one of Dr. Holderman's various dorms. i Granted, many people contribute time and effoi Holderman's contribution's * of time and pffort overlooked, especially by the student body of USC. * tens irvicc Drooram le experience )ther and Big Sister majors. Criminal Justice, ryan PSychiatric Education, and Journalism are he Midlands Center, three of the largest. Many USC ile areas in which to professors require voluntary work helping juvenile in the community as part of a as an elementary student's grade. tier's aide. This n,u ^ ?. o rumVior>t. The Community Service ne oTsome suTdent^ Learmn8 Program is operated by ? Barclay and a graduate assistant. skk.' n to University 101 Cenler four nights n ling the Community wee * ling Program. She Being a volunteer in the Com volunteers through munity Service Learning Program Planning and is an excellent educational opffice and the Un- portunity for all students. If you rs program. She can are perhaps confused about a lp a student decide future career, want practical he wants to do by experience, or just want to help, areer exploration as volunteering is the job for you. volunteer. am also recruits Prewitt tri many different journalism junior I 'Tprrnrist' I 4II.O j deserves 3SS sadist mate an I To the Editor: I I hope the person who wrote and told of the enjoyment he ffets from hittincr hipunlicfc mac a joke. If not, I suggest he or she of the Gamecock, get medical help. Id just like to issue You may say you are not ttributes the "new sadistic and "just like to get aries, campus ex- close enough to see the exvidual schools and pression on their face as I swerve towards him." You may d credit for a great brag about the amount of erman This m?n bievrlps vnn hit owon o Kir* ...... J " ?, VTVI. U ??6 job as president of wheel "which had a kid attached." | rd of trustees and If you really enjoy this power, mprove academic I suggest you find a suitable sence, to build the partner, get the appropriate n for USC. devices, and enjoy your unusual d this man's total preferences in the privacy of 'Breakfast with the your own room. J which is open and You might not get as much many visits to the enjoyment from a willing partner, but I am sure it will be "t to USC, but Dr. better than trying to explain to are all too often a judge, "Everyone can take a inkn " I Shelly Lawhorn I Steve Vella I journalism junior | engineering junior I