The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, April 29, 1998, Page 2, Image 2
Moeser suggests new pass/no pass policy GRADES from page 1 automatically be noted on a student’s transcript. A student’s GPA is not affected by withdrawing from a course. “With these standards in mind, ask yourself if this is where you want this university to be,” Moeser said. “Take these issues - all of the aca demic control you have - and create a more rigorous environment” Moeser said he doesn’t have a problem with the intent of the pass/no pass grading policy, but only if stu dents are taking classes outside of their major. “We should and need to encourage students to venture into uncharted, untested waters,” he said. However, Moeser did say allowing a student to take a course for 12 weeks and then drop it is not only a waste of the student’s time and money, but also an inconvenience to faculty members. “I believe (12 weeks) is entirely too late for a student to free-will drop a course,” Moeser said. “I want faculty to take action and stop it.” Moeser was assured by senate members that many departments, including chemistry, don’t allow stu dents to take courses within their major as a pass/no pass option. However, no senate members commented on proce dures and policies for withdrawing from a course in a student’s major. Psychology Professor Don Jensen applauded Moeser and said he sup ports his efforts. Jensen said he also would like to see a new pass/no pass and course withdrawal policy applied to a stu dent’s minor. 66 I want to challenge this university. ... James Moeser UNL chancellor Moeser concurred. Newly inaugurated Academic Senate President Patricia Kennedy said the Senate’s Executive Committee will discuss the issue and decide if any action needs to be taken by the senate. Moeser said faculty members need to ask themselves if the university is truly rigorous in the academic regula tions for students. “You control this; this is your doc ument - the undergraduate bulletin,” he said. “I strongly urge you to take a look at it” ■ A " ^ THE *AREAS LARGEST SELECTION OF SIZES, COLORS AND STYLES!!! made like HO other shoe on earth t Fashions and Footwear for Men and Women oowmomi uncoln at & p • omaha at 132no s cents* 402-333-5206 j I $5.00 Off ^Tl Any Size Garage 5x10 to 10x40 . i • COMPLETELY FENCED • CLOSE TO CAMPUS i • KEYPAD ENTRY • WELL LIGHTED •ON SIGHT MANAGER • CAMERA MONITORS ' 1 • SECURITY PATROLLED • GREAT RATES 1 W" J 2861 West “O” St ' mSi lL>"HAUt:l Bring in This Ad Or Student ID I-1 Lowest Rates I_I In Town! SELF-STORAGE 609 Van Dorn (402) 477-7900 Cars • Pickups • Vans • Trucks EARN $250 IN I 2 DAYS ASSIST MEDICAL RESEARCH You can earn $250 IN TWO DAYS by participating in a medical research study at MDS Harris. If you are in good medical condition and meet the criteria below, call us to find out more. n men h 19 to 40 years old n nonsmokers n availability: two day stay