tl19740208-000 "towerlight Volume XVVII No. 17 February 8, 1974 Towson State College Towson, Md. 21204 Senate bill passed: Electionsto take place in March photo by Buddy Rehrey Senators meet for the first time this year. SSFGB abolished by Bryan Harness The Student Services Fee Governing Board was abolished several weeks ago, and a new organization, the CAIB (College Advancement and Improvement Board) has been created in its stead. Senate passed the bill last semester, and Towson President James Fisher recently approved that act. SSFGB's demise SGA President Rick Danoff, in explaining the SSFGB's demise, described the old organization as ""incompatible with the new SGA financial policy. "" The new CAIB, Danoff said, is compatable and consistent with contemporary procedures, and ""further clearly defines the role of this fee governing board and its more specific in terms of areas where students' funds can be allocated."" The CAIB, said Danoff, is also more specific than the older SSFGB. Differences One of the major differences between the SSFGB and the CAIB stems from CAIB's physical structure. It consists of ten personnel, seven of whom are voting members, and three of whom are non-voting ex-officio members. The ex-officio members will be the SGA Treasurer, one representative from Business and Finance and Institutional Development, and one from the areas of Academic Affairs and Student Services. The CAIB will apparently resemble the philosophic structure of the SSFGB, however, in that it will still operate under the ""margin of excellency"" concept, by rewarding outstanding organizations. There are currently seven openings on the CAIB. Those positions are open to full day students, with a mimimum of three senators. Interested students may contact the SGA office. According to GM: by Sue DeBolt In accordance with a bill passed last Tuesday by the Senate, SGA and class elections will now occur on the first Thursday and first Friday of the first full week of March. Effective immediately, the elections shall be administered by an impartial committee, elected by the Senate, and then report to the Senate from time to time on its progress. Positions are now open on the committee so that interested students should contact SGA officials. Vice president Allen Mosley praised the bill, which he said cut red tape and would be necessary if Towson should institute an orientation program for student leaders. The bill, which was passed unanimously, stipulates that any student who shall meet the requirements and who shall desire to run for the office of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, or a Senator-at-large, must obtain a minimum of 200 signatures of eligible voters. Those who want to run for a class Senator shall obtain a minimum of 100 signatures of the same. All signatures on all petitions shall require the validation of the Senate Committee on Policy and the approval of the findings of the same by the Senate. In other business, President Rick Danoff addressed the Senate on a number of proposals. After announcing that TSC President James L. Fisher had approved the formation of the College Advancement and Improvement Board, he went on to tell the Senate of the need for students on the committees to select a replacement for Dean of Student Affairs. C. Richard Gillespie, as well as one for the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. Danoff also introduced the proposed new constitution, which he called an ""update."" He added that there were also certain rules in the old document that he didn't consider ""appropriate"" in a constitution. Danoff cited his future plans of attempting to get voter registration on campus, the course guide, Senator Mathias' speaking engagement on February 20, and enlisting student support for a bill dealing with legalizing marijuana. Parliamentarian Darryl Wright announced that a fashion show would be held March 15 to provide money for the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Senator Eric Martin introduced a bill to establish an entertainment advise on entertainment referred to Committee. It was also announced by Treasurer Ken Nelson that there is a balance of $7,131.36 in the SGA budget. Senator David Nevins requested a report from the United Front Against Racism concerning the success of their November Teach-in, and another from WVTS on the progress of their FM radio station. commission to manners of but it was the Policy New graduation requirements established, effective next fall by Sue DeBolt Towson's Academic Council has approved a new graduation requirement of a minimum of 120 credits of ""C"" or higher. Although accepted December 10, 1973, by a vote of 184, this requirement will not become effective until September, 1974, so that the first students eligible to graduate with 120 credits will be December 1974 graduates. At that time, the Council separated the issue of WVTS-FM station set for fall semester by Marlene Milder According to WVTS General Manger, Jay Harrison, by the 1974 Fall Semester, students at Towson State will be enjoying the sounds of their own FM station under the supervision of WVTS, the school's established AM station. Harrison, explained that the AM station will remain a training station for the new FM station. The new FM station, 89.7 on your dial, will reach a larger audience and higher standards for this station will be expected. The application for the station has been tendered, that is, the FCC has reviewed and accepted the application by WVTS. A mandatory 30 day waiting period set by the FCC will be over in the beginning of March. It is at this time that the FCC either accepts or refuses the permit. Harrison is sure of the station's acceptance, as it complies with all of the stipulations set. After the final construction permit is granted, bids from major contractors for the basic equipment begins in Annapolis through the purchasing office. competancies from the question of graduation requirements. They approved a separate measure endorsing the report of the English Department Committee for ""Project: Literacy,"" entitled ""Faculty Assistance in Improving Student Writing."" Vice-president of Academic Affairs, Kenneth Shaw, has called that approach ""the best way to teach writing."" He also praised it because it stressed the need for ""community concern."" Shaw has issued a memorandum to all departments to inquire as to the implementation of this report. Each relevent department must prepare a document to explain how faculty members will assist in the development of other competancies, such as speaking and listening, and mathematical reasoning. The two measures had been approved by the Council after they had been studied by the Academic Standards Committee. The SGA had originally proposed the idea of lower requirements, and the cornpetancy issue was added later. The Standards Committee had first decided that the only way to approve such a measure was if it raised standards. A sub-committee was in turn created to study the question. Shaw reported at the meeting that a study had been made involving area colleges, and that a graduation requirement of 120 hours of ""C'.credit was not out of line. In line with the new graduation requirements, the graduation application will be redesigned to allow the December, 1974 graduates, as well as all students admitted prior to September, 1974, the option of graduating with the existing 128 credits or 120 credits of ""C"" or higher. Once the student has declared which option will fulfill his-her educational goals. the College will check only the requirements stipulated under that program. If the student fails to complete the declared option, another graduation application must be filed with the Registrar, including the $15.00 fee. The student %to applies for December, 1974 graduation with the option of 120 credits of ""C"" or higher, and is not enrolled for the Fall, 1974 semester, will be required to file the graduation application with the $15.00 fee by May 31, 1974, and submit a readmission application for the purpose of graduation. All students applying for December, 1974 graduation will not be certified as completing the degree requirements until December, 1974. Students electing to graduate Continued to Page 4 "
