SGA Resolution by Alan Diem

RESOLUTION BY ALAN DIEM AS ACCEPTED BY STUDENT SENATE NOVEMBER 1, 1966 Whereas, Paternalism in any form reinforces immaturity, conformity, and disinterest among those whose imagination and talent for integrity and growth should be encouraged and given opportunity for development; and, Whereas, The tradition of "in loco parentis" removes responsibility for personal decision making from the individual students; and, Whereas, This tradition weakens and distorts a significant phase of the educational process; and, Whereas, The unexamined acceptance of authority which is often appropriate to the child-parent relationship is inappropriate to our situation and detrimental to our growth as citizens in a free Republic; and, Whereas, the Student Body feels that the doors of the college must be opened to a fuller and more meaningful student participation in these college and community affairs which shape student life; therefore, Be it resolved, That, in accordance with the statement and purpose of the preceding clauses, Student Life Advisory Committee by reorganized to include equal representation of students, teaching faculty and administrators. Be it resolved, That Student Life Advisory Committee consist of twelve members: a. Four Administrators appointed by the President of the College, one of which must be the Dean of Students. b. Four Teaching Faculty appointed by the President of the College, two of which must be appointed from a list submitted by the Student Government Association President. c. Four Students appointed by the President of the Student Government Association, one of which must be the President of Student Government Association. Be it Resolved, That the Chairman of the Student Life Advisory Committee be elected by that Committee from its membership. Be it Resolved, That Student Life Advisory Committee meet once every month on the first Thursday of that month. be it Resolved, That at the first meeting of each semester and at every second meeting of that semester a report be given by representatives from the following areas: 1. Admissions 2. Athletics 3. College Centre 4. Foods 5. Health Centre 6. Housing 7. Orientation 8. Registrar 9. Financial Aid 10. Student Government Association 11. Counseling Centre Be it Resolved, That Student Life Advisory Committee shall initiate no policy or action; it may suggest policy and/or action to the Student Senate, which must in turn refer policy or action which changes existing policy.