The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, September 23, 1971, Image 1
Omaha ombudsman addresses ASUN ( 0 Michele Coyle and Steve Wednesday. inrvnnnw EsUuiiuUUAJ UDu MB V THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Potter proposes arts by Duane Leibhart The formation of a University Council of the Arts is being proposed to faculty and students by UNL Assistant Professor of Philosophy Nelson Potter. "There are a lot of interesting things going on around campus in the arts but people don't know about each other," Potter said. "I would like the Council to bring them together." He said he realized the need for such a council while teaching a course in Aesthetics (theory of the fine arts" and of people's responses to them.) "1 sent out copies of my proposal to various faculty and students," he continued. "The initial responses have been encouraging. Faculty members have been thinking about this on their own and it seems a good idea to them. "Students have been very enthusiastic and have some good ideas," he added. In a communcation to Potter concerning the proposed Council, NU President O. B. Varner expressed his interest in expanding opportunities for students to participate in and to become exposed to the arts in their many forms. In testimony to the U. S. Senate subcommittee on rural NU enrollment up Official enrollment on the University of Nebraska campuses this semester totals 35,490. Last year's figure was 34,998. The total falls short of the estimate of 36.485 staff " members had made. Breakdown for each campus : Fall 1970 Fall 1971 UNL 20,810 21,541 UNMC 1,003 1,238 UNO 13,185 12,7H Totals 34,185 35,490 L'l"' fj Fowler preside over a three and 23, 1971 1 (NCOLN, NEBRASKA VOL.95, NO. 13 development earlier this month Varner stressed that besides developing economic improvements, rural areas must also develop more cultural resources. "On the campuses of the University of Nebraska are assembled some of the finest young artists in this part of the country," Varner said. "Yet in altogether too few instances has it been possible to make these special talents available to the rural Nebraskan." Potter said in his proposal. Liggett answers draft Col. Lee Liggett, director of the Nebraska Selective Service, said his office has received a torrent of inquiries concerning the status of college student deferments under the draft extension bill passed by the Senate and sent to President Nixon Tuesday. "It is our understanding," Liggett said, "that college students who were enrolled full time in the 3 470-71 academic year will be eligible for student deferments in the 1971-72 school year, if they continue to make satisfactory progress in their programs of study. "However, young men who entered school for the first Estimated Fall 1971 21,649 1,208 13,628 36.485 a half hour ASUN meeting council "I think of the Council as basically student-oriented. Its aim is to make the arts more accessible to students." He said the community of the arts on this campus is fragmented. "Those of us who are interested in the arts have a lot to learn from each other, working together, and making common cause for the arts on this campus. "In the past, I think the relative isolation of some Turn to page 8. time this summer and those who enroll as freshmen this fall will not qualify for student deferments." . However, Liggett said, if a college student is ordered for induction while enrolled full time "he will be allowed to - - ... . 1 U, S. Sen. Georee McGovern. D-S. Dak., an annniinnH PriiHntiil nn;H. will speak in the Nebraska Union at 1:30 p.m. Friday.' October 1. McGovern is expected to report on his recent trips to Paris and Southeast Asia. His speech will be followed by a question and answer period. by Carol Strasser The campus ombudsman from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a "grievance man for students, faculty and staff," said Wednesday, "I can't imagine a large university today not at least considerning having one (ombudsman)." Thomas H. Majeski was on campus to explain his position to ASUN, a position he called necessary and effective at UNO. The Senate is considering two proposals which would create an ombudsman position at UNL. Majeski is paid by the administration, but said he has "complete freedom to operate in the way I see fit." His major function is to guide students in solving their problems through traditional channels, he said. One of the proposals before ASUN states that the ombudsman should be a full-time student, the other recommends the position be given to a student or faculty member. However, Majeski said he favors a faculty or administrator ombudsman because that man would have greater knowledge of how to bring about policy change, one of the. major tasks of his position. The major area of complaint from students has been with faculty-student relationships in the classroom, such as with grades, Majeski said. A faculty or administrator can work with staff colleague, more effectively than could a student, he said. "In many instances, a student ombudsman would be just as effective," Majeski continued, but he ruled out the areas of faculty-student problems and initiating policy change. Majeski was a professor of art and part-time ombudsman last year. The Board of Regents appointed Majeski to a full-time position as ombudsman Sept. 13. questions postpone his induction until the end of the semester." If the registrant is in his last academic year he may postpone his induction until after graduation, according to Liggett. The ombudsman proposal was on Wednesday's agenda, but hadn't been discussed when the Senate adjourned its three-hour meeting. In other action, the Senate unanimously passed a 1971-72 budget of $35,500 after amending it to allot more money to the March World in Revolution Conference, "Justice in America." Sen. Bill Behmer introduced an amendment which would take $1,000 from the ASUN General Fund to give to the Conference committee. Although a quorum wasn't present at ASUN's last spring meeting, Behmer said they had voted to give the Conference 53,200. However, the budget presented to the Senate Wednesday gave the Conference only 52,000. Objections to giving the Conference more money included statements that the speakers were too expensive and too many were politically left of center. Sen. Roy Baldwin, who had abstained from voting on Behmer's amendment, said, ASUN's General Fund of S2,577.49 couldn't spare 51,000. Baldwin proposed an amendment to transfer 5577.49 from General fund to the Conference. The amendment passed unanimously. The budget financed by student fees, included $2,500 to allow the ASUN record store to pay off a debt to Acme Records and work with a Wisconsin Student Co-op record distributor. The largest budget outlays are S6.564.48 for salaries, followed by S5,9I8 for Human Rights, S3, 000 for office, S 3.000 for the Time Out Conference on Human Sexuality and S2,250 for Student Services. The Senate filled four vacancies. Appointed were Joel Bella nd. Thomas Monagham and Arnold Nessner from Graduates and Professionals and Ralph Miller from Teachers College. There are three more vacancies in ASUN from the Colleges of Home Economics. Business and Arts and Sciences. Interested persons" should contact the ASUN office in the Nebraska Union.