The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, February 01, 1978, Page page 7, Image 7
Wednesday, february 1, 1978 daily nebraskan page 7 i Court to study ASUN representation By Brenda Moskovits ASUN is awaiting a student court decision which could bring ASUN representation to undeclared and unclassified students. Ken Christofferson, second vice prudent of ASUN presented a brief to the court Tuesday night asking the court to examine the ASUN constitution to see if such a classification would be possible. Presently, undeclared and unclassified (nursing) stu dents have no representatives because senate seats are ap portioned by college. Unclassified and undeclared students can vote for ASUN executives, and on constitu tional amendments and referendums. Christofferson said that between 200 and 300 nursing students and 1,200 undeclared students are involved. Karen Tejcka, a sophomore in nursing also addressed the court, suggesting that nursing students be included with law and dentistry students for representation as pro fessional schools. Christofferson quoted from the 1977-78 Student"' Handbook stating, "Students should be free to express their views. ..to participate equitably. . .(and) student government is the principal body (to do so)." Court Judge Dean McGrath questioned the court's jurisdiction over the matter, saying, "Isn't it the tespoh sibility of the Senate to make amendments to an unwork able document the ASUN constitution.)?" Christofferson responded that the amendment proce dure has not been feasible because it requires a referendum in which at least 15 percent of the student body participates. All six bylaw changes on last yearns ASUN ballot were defeated because" less than 15 percent participated, he said. McGrath said the court will try to decide in time for the electoral commission to print ballots for this spring's ASUN election. Omaha and Lincoln Classes Forming Now For April Tests. MCAT Classes Will Start February 18, .call collect f k uru i (402)397-4042 I !wliJ 10730 Pacific Street J fjouamomcwrW ; Omaha. Nebraska 681 U : ic.iT For Other Centers Only frail TOIL FREE; 800-223 1782. Physician assistant, bill meets opposition m tt)oty-t-- ggjjjjgj . 1 Take a Pi-'- . 1MB A legislative bill that would increase the number of physicians' assistants trained at the University of Neb raska Medical Center met opposition in a public hearing Tuesday. Most of those testifying before the Pubiic Health and Welfare Committee said the increase in physicians' assis tants set by the bill is too high. , v - Introduced by Lincoln Sen. Steve Fowler, LB669 would increase the number of physicians' assistants train ed at UNMC to 30 students in 1978, 45 in 1979, and 60 in 1980. 1 James Greason, vice chancellor of UNMC, said he wanted the program to grow, but only on an "evolution ary" basis. Greason said the program should not be expanded beyond 24 persons a class. "With this number, we will be able to find physicians who support the program," he said, "and have time to get out and sell the increased number of positions," ? Assistant director of the physicians assistants program, Jessie Edwards, said he promotes the program expansion, but said he fears quality education could not be achieved. The quality of students accepted will be lowered if the number of trainees is raised said Bob Witt, president of the Academy of Physicians' Assistants. Witt also said the job market cannot handle such a large increase in graduates, and the cost of education will increase with the increase in students. Witt said the academy would support an increase in students if the figure was appropriate. Witt said he did not know what that number would be. Because of testimony against the proposed number, Fowler submitted an amendment to change the number of physicians' assistants trairled to 24 in 1978; If there is a need, the number could be raised to 30 in 1980, The bill is being Held in committee until all the mem bers can be present to discuss it. to Study with Cliff s Notes. Became thev car) helrj you do better in (English class; ther arimbrltoin 200 Cliffs Notes covering all the1 frequently assigned hovels, plays and poems, use them as a cuide while vou're reading. ..and again as S an efficient review for exams. They're great for helping you . understand literature ...and they're ready to help you now. Available Ht: B. DALTON BOOKSELLER 1218"0"St. Lincoln - Actuarial seminar Saturday Robert J. Myers, former chief actuary of the Social Security Administration, will speak at the second annual educational seminar of the UNL Actuarial Sdehce Club Saturday. - The public seminar, concerning Social Security, will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. in the Nebraska 3LJni6n.?Aj$l registration fee will be charged. " Myers is coming to the UNL campus by invitation of the Actuarial Sdehce Club. His travel expenses are being paid by the Woodman Accident and Life Company. "Basically, he's coming to speak about the Social Security system as it is today, its problems, and how Carter's policies Will affect it," says Cecil D. Bykerk, UNL chair man of the actuarial science department. "As far as what opinions he holds, I won't know until the seminar." . " ' ; i ' In addition to the seminar, Myers will speak before two classes, life insurance and current economic issues, oh Feb; 3. . Other speakers at the seminar include Warren Luckr. ?r, - assistant professor of actuarial science at UNL, , and Seth G. , Gatchell; president of Lincolii Liberty life ; Insurance Company. A question-and-an-swer panel with Myers, Gatchell, and E J. : Faulkner, chairman of the? board t Wood-, . I man Accident and Life; also will be con ducted. . '. r 1 In addition to Myers' 36-year tenure I with the "Social Security Administration, .. ..which iricludes 25 years as chief actuary, Myers has been an actuarial consultant to 'r various congressional committees, v , He has studied the social security . systems o? numerous foreign states, and ', has written three books about the aspects -; ;of social insurance. Myers has written over T 440 articles . published in technical and scientific journals. Myers teaches actuarial science at . Temple University in Philadel phia. . , i ifu'-f., rf'xt& '''t: ? XXXXXXXXXXXXKK X X X X REGISTER NOW! 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