Philosophical Side the Social Committee Held Evening of Basketball
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'1 I I C Vol. 4, NO. 10 RINIIGE NEW HAMPSHIRE MARCH IIQ, 1867 The new catalogues are out Accreditation antI and have spread across the campus one major question. Why is there a $250 raise in AcatIemic Fr eedom tuition and a $5 raise in the linen fee? The catalogue itself by L.G.C. offers no answer, butmanystu- One of the most important men, public opinion, sociai dents have answers of their own. standards by which an institu- pressure, orpoliticalproscrip- tion is evaluated for accredita- tion." One common belief is that all . tion is the amount and character extempe rane ous funds have of the academic freedom which The statement then goes onto been combined and added to the it grants to its faculty andstu- define the various responsibili- original $1200 tuition. This dents. ties of each member of an insti- would mean the abolishment of tution. the health fee, the parking per- mit and damage This The February 17 issue of this "On the part of trustees and fee, fee. year's SCIENCE contains the administrators there is the ob- would mean that the student statement in next year will not be out policy adopted ligation to faculty and ','3.4 paying protect much the October 1966 by the Federation students from inappropriate as money during year as he has of of Regional Accrediting Com- pressures or destructive ha- previously. This, missions of Higher Education. rassments." course, does not account for the This statement is intended to monstrous price-hike from guide the commis- 2500 to 2750. regional "On the part of $ $ sions in their work evaluat- faculty there of is the obligation to ing colleges. distinguish personal conviction from prov- Another theory is that this en conclusions additional 250 will be used to statetrent begins byex- and to present $ This relevant data a higher caliber faculty next that instutitions of fairly to stu- pay plaining dents...." year. The college, it has been higher learnina'v tradition and are "committed to rumored is planning to hire an by principle "On the part of students there 'ccountable amount of Ph. D's truth and its com- Dr. Ralph Burns discusses possible accreditation tne pursuit of is the obligation to shift and to to strengthen our already hard munication to others." Inorder question, to be actively involved core faculty. But this still does fulfill this it "re- to purpose, in the life of the institution as Or. R alph Burns Visits Campus COfflOIIC SfliehfS not answer the questionas to a .quires appropriate autonomy learners at appropriate lev- rise from $40 per credit hour and freedom." els." to As part of his visit, Dr. and atheletic facilities should Cjln NOW Attend $48. In brief, freedom means the Ralph Burns of the NewEngland meet acceptable standards." The statement then goes on to right to "examine data, to guess Association of Colleges and Dr. Burns emphasized that Ness at F.P.C. A. say that "Intellectual freedom third theory is that the extra assumptions, to be guided by Secondary Schools, spoke with appraisal of the college will funds will into does no) rule out commitment; The first student Mass was go a building evidence, to teach what one six of our students inanattempt be qualitative, not quantitative. gung gor most of the newbuild- rather it makes it possible and to answer some of thestudents'e sPonsored by the Newman Club knows", without unwarranted personal." feels that FPC has come ings projected gor 1968. These harassment. An institution, as questions on accreditation. in the 3 I/2 years under the ausPices of Father well its a long way buHdings include anewlibrar, as faculty or students, The six students were: Diane since his last visit here and may hold a particular philoso- services are held at 11:00a.m. Specifically: "A college or Boyadjian, Ralph Bose, Phil hinted that we have a Fairly dence, a new academic phy but to be true to what in the lower level of the Student buHding university must be managed they Batrow, Henry Ellis, C. B. good chance of becoming ae- and ppssibly well and remain solvent, but it stand for, "individuals and in- Williamson and Alison Bolway. credited in September, 1968. Union. Confessions are held stitutions is not a business nor industry." must remain intel- The meeting followed a I,et's hope he's right. from 10:15 to 10:50. These Though an institution must be lectually free and allow others question and answer format, Company's Foun- services were begun because of These are ali student opin- the same The Shell to thisques- concerned with the needs of the freedom to pursue with the students doing the datipn has just, announced a the lack of transportation to ions. The answers outside world, it is neither a truth and to distinguish the pur- questioning. Questions cen- 1500 to cover costs in churches in the area. tion at the time this article is suit $ grant 'still un- political party nor a social ser- of it from a commitment to tered around the topic of the connection with FPC's self- going to press are it." In the absence of a chapel known. An appointment willbe vice. "It must be morally re- students'ole in the accred- study program. This grant Student Union is being used made with sponsible but even when church itation procedure,andhowmuch was presented to the college the either Mr. DiPietro substitute and the related, if is not a religion or a The statement ends: "In effect the feelings of the stu- the suggestion of Ralph as a or Mr. Whartontodiscussthese uppn confessionals are being held in queries before the next church." particular, the Federation and dents toward the college have A. Burns, director of eval- issue. the privacy of a projection that the regional commissions, on the final yes or no. uation NEACSS. This self- If anyone feels they canaid booth. Services will be heM the FPA in its for the The official statement goes on which have a particular respon- It was Dr. Burn's i'eeling study program is required in quest every Sunday under these con- the news to state categorically that the sibility to look at an institu- that if the students are not seeking regional accreditation. facts, please notify ditions throughout the re- of this publication. All prime concern of those involved tion in its totality, will always satisfied, there is something The Shell Foundation has editor 'ery maining acedemic year. will be welcomed. ln a college is, "evidence and give serious attention to this wrong with the institu- made two requests; that the suggestions truth rather than particular aspect and quality of institu- tion involved. Some of the donations be known as Shell judgements of institutional ben- tional life so necessary for its things the board will look at Supports and that each insti- efactors, concerns of church- well-being and vitality." that concern the students are: tution receiving a Support write organization of student gov- a short report totheFpundation ernment, facilities for extra- at the end of the year telling Gine Shows curricular activities and gen- how the money was used and Ellis Elected Chairmen eral use of the students'ree how it contributed to progress time. To quotefromanAssoci- toward accreditation. Philosophical Side The Social Committee held evening of Basketball. The ation publication which lists it's annual elections on committee hopes all students the standards for membership: The self-study program was One of the most profoundbits ing, but the rule maybe dropped Wednesday, March 8th, The will be able to get to the Troy "The visiting committee will established by the Shell Com- of philosophy to be articulated by next season. He also felt that qualifications for, and respon- Gym at 8:00p.m.onWednesday look for evidence that the stu- pany's Foundation in 1967 to on the campus this year was a sudden-death playoff should be sibilities of the various offices March 22nd to see the Sociaf dents have a genuine concern help privately controlled insti- uttered, not by a faculty mem- used to decide all tie games. were included ina newly drafted Committee "Status Seekers" for intellectual matters and a tutions of higher education as ber or students, but by the "Pltlying a tie game is like kiss- constitution which was pre- take on the Faculty "Flunkies" serious attitude toward their they approach a critical step. nation's ..leading professional ing your sister. You don't win, sented at )he meeting. The in an evening of unparalleled academic work........on the way to accreditation. football league scorer. t and you don't losel" A team can principal purpose of the con- entertainment. What they come Careful consideration will be The $1500 includes fees for take the league championship with may not be what you given to quality in consultants, expenses for fae- with 1-13-0 i'rom stitution is to make certainthat up the...... In an address before - the a record a call regulation basketball, but extracurricular activities of ulty workshops, meetings, and . with each officer does his job Franklin Pierce College student team a 13-0-1 record. A if see you'l believe students." And further on". printing. Only one donation is sudden death playoff will elim- regularly and to the best of you lt, it. Saturday Gino Cap- ".......student centers, made to each institution. body night, inate this possibility. his ability. This will assure the pelletti, caught the attention of The committee has acquired students of the best possible his Hsteners with his observa- social conditions.