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54 I K i No This is the first of a series of articles on A.S.U.N. (The Associated Students of the University of Nebraska). We will attempt to better acquaint you with your student government and show you how you can help to improve our university community. J Bv definition, all students at UNL are members of the Associated Students of the Universitx of Nehraska (ASUN). The ASUN Senate (often called simnlv "ASUN") is the central student Government bodv on eamnus One of ASUN's most successful methods of heloina SSudentS is through its standing committees. The following descriptions give a brief outline of their activities. If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, call the ASUN office (472-2581) or drop by (334 Nebraska Union). ... Center for Educational Chanaa The Center for Educational Channe (C EO isornani7eH to coordinate educational innovation and instigate educational reform on the UNL campus. Among the varied functions of CEC are the coordination of college advisory boards, working with the Teaching and Learning Center, investigating educational inadequacies, and serving as an open center for students with complaints andor suggestions about the university. Past activities have included the addition of informational inserts to pre-registration materials. Communications Committee - The maior Duroos of the ASUN Communications Committee is. as the name implies, to improve communication between the University student government and students bv increasinq student interaction with ASUN. In addition, the committed pets as a public relations channel, handling all publications and publicity for ASUN and its committees. It published newsletters on imporiam issues, and handled ASUN Dubttettv. Prooosed oroiects for the comma vear include a hason hetween student ornamzations on camnus and tne conauciion l.t irll?2. API IM TL ! I J I . .1 .x. J . . I I I I ! !,. ..nl,m nA .ir stuuent opiniiftQMw mouim activities, i nis committee wouia oe particularly interesting Tor mose siuaenis witn a DacKgrounu m juuiiiaiisiu, vriting, and anyone wanting an overall view of what is happening in ASUN and on campus. Environmental Task Force (ETF) - is the UNL's official bodv for environmental action. It is ASUN's vounqest executive committee, and thd I C a. . L. . ....Jx.. fx x. .1.. . -J I ! !-x. . a 1" i" If . .1 T"l . . x I 4.! . n imiAllfAmAnt i ir si one ever tu nave siuuents. lauuitv. ana administrative staTT womnq loaetner. i ne com na semester Drom ses to ue one ot auuun, mvuivcmciii, and a broadening of environmental awareness. ETF is working for a qreater University commitment to recvclinq: investigating ecologically questionable University activities; establishing a small environmental information center; encouraging the teaching of sound methods; and doing! whatever possible to improve the University environment. Plans also include work to reform Nebraska s environmental laws, investigation o polluters, and other topics worthy of student concern. Expertise isn't as important as beinq really interested. Free University - If anyone is interested in wine tasting or weed eating, it is no longer necessary to search the back streets to find a little old winemaker or a strict vegetarian - Free University has it all. These are but two of the many subjects taught in Free U courses during the past year J Not all subjects are as unconventional as these, as Free U was organized in order to supplement the University's curriculum with courses of interest to students - both academic and non-academic. The courses are usually student instigated and often student directed. During the last semester, soma classes were even ottered for University credit under the 199independent study system. In addition, Free U is open to aiding studentsJ organizations, or worthy causes involved in the implementation of educational innovation and resources not available through the University, and has sponsored such activities as dances, speakers and a teach-in. People are always welcome to drop in the office with their ideas or assistance. Human Rights - During the past year, the Human Rights committee expanded the Program of Active Commitment to Education (PACE), implemented the student-donated funds in several new areas, and worked to raise scholarship funds in the Lincoln community. Handbooks were compiled for the use of off-campus students in need of information concerning tenants' rights. To relieve the suffering in Pakistan and Bangladesh, emergency fund-raising was sponsored by this committee, and assistance was provided to such groups as the Afro-American Collegiate Society, the Mexican American Student Organization, the University Women's Action Group, International House, Indian Club, and Student Action Front. Legal Rights The Legal Rights Committee was established as an ASUN executive committee to meet the qrowinq needs for legal approaches to tne problems and issues tacmg the University community. Specifically, it handles legal questions raised bv ASUN and ssrves the entire student body through dissemination of legal information. During the 71-72 school year, the Legal Rights Committee expanded into several important areas. One of the more successful activities was the development of a campus Ombudsman, who is now available as the students' direct spokesman at all levels of the University administration - be sure to take advantage of this service. There was a considerable amount of research done on the legal! ramifications of student discipline, especially in relation to the dormitory coed visitation conflict. Also, a Student Lecal Riahts Information Card was developed. Legislative Liaison - Legislative Liaison acts as the maior link between student opinion and priorities and the Nebraska State Leaislature. and informs the people of the state about student concerns. It accomplishes these functions throuqh several means: committee members lobbv with state. senators on ASUN approved stands involving student concerns; better rapport is established with the senators by a series of dinners at different living units on campus; the residents of the state are informed of campus activities by an outstate soeakinq tour. Student-initiated legislation proposals fon a student regent and liquor qn camous are presently their main priorities. Weekly meetings are held in the Union at the convenience of the majority ofhe committee members, j 1:1 ?W .; " , Student Services - ArfyonWho hareW usecfthe'nickel Xerox "machine in the Union or bought a record in the ASUN Student Record Stord knows something about what the Student Services Committee has done and is doing for students at the University of Nebraska. This committee haa instigated the above student services and this year hopes to expand greatly the services offered to students. A student coonerative in which students! auio iu mc inwiicy uu ya, mijuui, anu miov.iv items, m auuiuuii to uooks ana recoras, win oe initiatea mis year ov tne btuaent oervices lr,r: a .. .:n u u i i ,i . ....... ' . ' . . . . j uumiiiiec. " minimal iee wm ue uuarijeu to siuuenis ror memoersnip in inis coop ana me money collected will go toward opening other services. Ifl you are interested in gaining experience in business or would iust like to help yourself and other students save monev. the Student Serviced v-ommuiee is tor you. Commiffoo Chairpooplo 435-9690 435-5647 LEGAL RIGHTS FROSTY ANDERSON STUDENT SERVICES PAT DYSON CEC DAVEZEEK ' ' 475-7352 ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE BILL FREUDENBURG 475-2455 COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE KAREN RICHARDSON 435-2961 LEGISLATIVE LIAISON BOB O'NEAL HUMAN RIGHTS BEHROOZ EMAM FREE UNIVERSITY BOB JONES CONSTITUTION ALAN HEARKNESS 435-9731 435-2961 432-4925 434-0288 Sonafo Vdcdricioo ASUN has three Senate vacancies end one on the Teaching Council. Applications can be picked up at the ASUN office, Room 335 Nebraska Uriiont Interviews will be given by appointment. The Senate Vacancies are in Grad end Professional and Engineering and Architecture. ASUN Agenda I. Executive Report A. Report of Electoral Commission B. Alcohol Survey Report C. Library Committee Report II. Open Forum III. Old Business A. Resolution No. 42 - Aid to Foreign Students IV. New Business Meeting will be at 4:00 with the room to be posted on the Union activities calendar. This agenda is subject to additions to be pre to the Senate on their meeting agenda. AGUf J Occord Store Gigantic sale on old rock, classics and jazz only $1.08 Sale runs through February 1st. Plus regular low prices on regular and new stock. Student Ko-op cards will bo Oood for discountil page 6 daily nebraskan Wednesday, january 24, 1973