Samford Crimson
VOL. 55, No. 1
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
September 19, 1969
President
encourages
relevance
Samfords’ faith in free inquiry and
the pursuit of relevance were reaffirmed
by President Leslie S. Wright in the
fall semester’s first campuswide convo¬
cation.
“The first line of defense against
moral stagnation in a free society is the
unfettered spirit of inquiry, the kind of
intellectual freedom which converts yes¬
terday’s heresy into today’s orthodoxy,”
President Wright said.
“Today the call is for relevance and
action,” he said.
“The real challenge for the university
in our time — indeed, for all education
— is how to maintain its intellectual
integrity and hold fast to the essence of
its faith and ideals while striving to in¬
terpret and express them in the context
of new science, of new economics, of
new politics — in sum, of a totally new
world,” the president said.
“Students have every right to insist
upon an educational experience that is
relevant. But students must understand
that relevance means involvement: in¬
volvement means opportunities, and op¬
portunities result in obligations and in¬
creased responsibilties. It is this Uni¬
versity’s commitment to attain increased
relevance. To accomplish this, it is
essential that we understand the nature
of our vast complex society with its
continuing pattern of change," he said.
“Although the very broadest concept
of relevance must permeate the entire
University, I have suggested to the fac¬
ulty that during the present academic
year we emphasize the place of rele¬
vance in the faculty-student relationship
and concentrate on achieving increased
Making
a point
Making a point clear in
his campuswide convoca¬
tion address is President
Leslie S. Wright.
relevance through our faculty counsel¬
ing and advisory program.
“It is not enough that what we have
done or plan to do has the seal of qual¬
ity and excellence upon it, if those who
participate in it and receive it fail to
understand or to appreciate its rele¬
vance to them. This is partially the»
task of academic counting for which
the faculty must assume the initiative
and the major share of responsibility,”
he said.
The president said students have an
obligation to “seek out" counsel.
He also said Samford’s basic purpose
is “to disseminate knowledge” and
warned against the appearance at Sam¬
ford of the kind of disorderly demon¬
strations that have taken place on other
campuses.
Rule changes give
coeds more freedom
by Brenda Neal
and Nancy Goodhue
Changes in rules for women’s dorms
this year give female students on
campus more freedom and convenience.
Martha Ann Cox, associate for stu¬
dent affairs, told Samford Crimson these
changes came about through the sug¬
gestions of students.
She explained the Residence Hall
Council has a rules committee com¬
posed of floor representatives. These
ale meet periodically and gather
:nts’ suggestions.
These suggestions are presented to
the Residence Hall Council which
makes recommendations to Dr. Arthur
L. Walker Jr., vice-president for student
affairs.
Although Dr. Walker makes the final
decision, he consults with various other
people.
This chain of events offers “an op-
Eortunity for students to make wishes
nown to the proper channels,” she
said.
It is the student’s responsibility to in¬
form their floor representatives of their
wishes concerning rules. Students
should bring up suggestions as they
occur and not wait until the last minute,
she added.
The Student Handbook states each
women’s residence hall student is given
an “opportunity” to sign in and out
each time she leaves. This is “for the
student’s convenience and protection
and the benefit of parents,” the hand¬
book says.
Women must fill out appropriate
forms when spending the night off-
campus or leaving the city of Birming¬
ham.
Women who are going home no
longer must fill out the green sign-out
slip — only the sign-out card.
Another change this year was to
allow wearing sportswear in the student
union building. Up until this year, the
only other places women could wear
sportswear were the women’s dorms
and recreational areas.
On Sundays casual dress is not ac¬
ceptable in the student union building
or in the residential units’ lobbies.
A minor change concerns visitors in
the dorm. Visitors don’t have to be
registered 24 hours in advance to spend
a night in the dorm. Visitors must
register, however, as they come in.
Meal tickets required
by Pat Brazeel
Beginning this semester, Samford’s
resident students are required to pur¬
chase meal tickets.
President Leslie S. Wright said in
convocation Sept. 10, the decision was
based on the report of “a visiting com¬
mittee representing the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools some five years
ago and ... the recommendation of a
university committee containing student
representation.”
Administrative officials said these
reports plus continuous financial losses
of the food services program lead to
the compulsory meal plan.
Cafeteria manager, V. O. Roberts
30 frosh
enter race
Thirty candidates for freshman class
office have been cleared by the qualifi¬
cations board.
Campaigning will begin Monday,
Sept. 29 at noon. Elections arc sched¬
uled for Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday,
Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The candidates will meet their class¬
mates in a campaign rally, Friday, Oct.
3 in front of the student union building.
Presidential and senatorial candidates
will make three-minute speeches after
one-minute introductions by their cam¬
paign managers. Candidates for vice-
president, secretary and treasurer will
be introduced.
The four candidates for the presi¬
dency are Mike Carlson, Nicky Gar¬
land, Gary Pears and Paul Wheeler.
Senatorial candidates arc Carol
Adams, Jan Cook, Bradley Dennis,
Gerald Gutherie, Martha Howard,
Nancy Nesmith, David Olive, Cindy
Trail, Sally White and Don Winslett.
Those vying for the office of vice-
president are Tom Bush, Ruth Ethe-
redge, Jim Holladay and Karla Horst,
Brady McCullough, Lee Podmore and
Joey Teague.
Candidates for secretary arc Jeannie
Buchmann, Susan Gamble, Tina Gantt
and Cathy Jones.
Seeking the post of treasurer are
Esther Baker, Michele Buchanan, Leigh
Dozier, Andy Jackson and Jean Wil¬
liams.
Campaigning will be governed by
SGA rules. Elections committee chair¬
man Ed Jackson will police the cam¬
paign.
According to campaign policy, activi¬
ties must be in good taste. Devices de¬
structive to university property are for¬
bidden.
A candidate is responsible for all
campaign material bearing his name.
No posters are permitted in classrooms.
Campaign posters in buildings are
restricted to bulletin boards. Permis¬
sion for use of these area must be
secured from the department head, Mr.
Jackson said.
Bulletin board posters must measure
15 inches by 15 inches, or less. Larger
posters will be removed, he said.
No placards, banners or posters may
be removed by 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct.
6. Candidates disregarding this rule
will be subject to disqualification, Mr.
Jackson said.
said from his point of view the program
is a success.
“The plan has created some difficul¬
ties due to misunderstandings on the
part of cashiers and students concerning
overcharges but I feel everyone now
understands the situation,” he said.
The meal plan, he said, allows stu¬
dents to select a meat, vebetable, salad
or dessert, bread, butter and beverage
for lunch. The evening meal provides
both a salad and dessert. Breakfast
works in a similar manner, he said.
Roberts said as long as students select
foods from the prescribed list no “over¬
charges” will be incurred. The prob¬
lems come when students start substi¬
tuting one dish for another, he said.
No refunds will be given for missed
meals, he said.
H. Lindy Martin, director of auxil¬
iary services, said complaints have been
at a minimum.
“Some students said they don’t like
the program but understand there has
to be some type of plan,” he said.
Then, he added, “Parents have from
time to time suggested such a program."
Mr. Martin said there have been
some complaints on lack of facilities to
receive used trays. Additional carts
have been purchased, he said.
President ’Wright stated in Wednes¬
day’s convocation, “A student-faculty
committee is being appointed to receive
comments and suggestions about the
operations and to work closely with the
operators and the director of auxiliary
services in solving difficulties that may
arise.”
Dr. Arthur L. Walker Jr., vice-presi¬
dent for student affairs, said the SGA
Senate Food Services Committee
chaired by Martha Goodwin will work
with his office, the director of auxiliary
services and faculty members as yet
unnamed to solve any cafeteria prob¬
lems.
Enrollment
is 2700
for fall
Take comfort, freshmen — you are
not alone.
In fact, this freshman class is the
largest since 1965. This year there are
410 freshmen as compared to 360 last
year.
The number of undergraduates is
estimated at 2100. Transfer students
number 182.
Graduate students total 200 and
Cumberland School of Law has 200
students.
Samford University is represented by
38 states and 66 countries. Students
have come from areas as far west as
Redlands, Calif.; as far north as
Rochester, N. Y.; as far south as
Miami, Fla.; and as far east as Arling¬
ton, Va.
“Enrollment is due to increase in the
next few years as a result of a new
extensive recruiting program,” Barry
Edwards, director of recruiting, said.
This program involves visits to vari¬
ous high schools where students tell
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