The Vista April 17, 1997

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University of Central Oklahoma

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THURSDAY

April 17, 1997

UCO Student Association seeks to terminate midterm grades By Patrice Patterson Staff Writer

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he Student Association House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for the abolishment of midterm grades beginning in the fall semester of 1997. The Student Association listed several reasons for terminating this service to the students: •The cost of producing midterm grades does not justify the expenditures. 'Midterm grades aren't an accurate reflection of student progress. Some classes don't have a majority of their graded work assessed during the first half of the term. 'Other universities and community colleges have abolished this process. 'Students may request their grade at any time during the semester from their professor. The Student Association will not be signing this bill, however, until the Faculty Senate agrees to revisit their proposal to change the guidelines of Quiet Week, said Ben Harris, speaker of the Student Association. The Student Association made additions to the current Quiet Week guidelines, listed in the UCO handbook, stating that no new assignments or projects could be assigned that week, comprising more than 10 percent of the student's grade. The Faculty Senate vetoed that proposal in their April meeting by a vote of 11-7, with three abstaining. The Student Association will present their bargain at today's Faculty Senate meeting. 4

The votes are in... A UCO student casts his vote for the next President of UCOSA while Ben Harris, Speaker of the UCOSA House of Representatives looks on. When the votes were counted, Sean Ridenour was named president. Elections were held Tuesday. (Staff photo by John Clanton)

PLC celebrates 10 years, honors outstanding students By Marta Swain Sereno Student Writer The President's Leadership Council (PLC) held their annual awards banquet Sunday. President George Nigh welcomed members, alumni, and guests to the event which marked the 10th anniversary of the PLC scholarship program. The PLC scholarship program is based

on leadership ability and academic achievement. Members are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average and be actively involved in at least three campus organizations. For the first time in PLC history, alumni of the association were invited to attend the awards banquet. Nigh met with nearly 40 alumni and guests at a pre-dinner reception.

Nigh discussed establishing an alumni association for PLC members. This would allow alumni to stay involved with the organization and to help current members throughout life, said Nigh. "Having a PLC alumni association is a great way to keep in touch. It would give us the opportunity to give something back to a wonderful organization," said Chris Elerick, the 1994-95 PLC V See PLC, Page 3

INSIDE TODAY INDEX Editorial 2 Letters 2 Entertainment 9 Sports 10,11 Around Campus ... 15 Classifieds 16

FEATURE Journalism professor Dennie Hall looks at retirement after a 28-year career.

SPORTS Anthony Cellers and the Bronchos sweep WTAMU in doubleheader

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AROUND TOWN Check out what's happening around the metro area this weekend.

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