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(See page 2) Delegates Russ Larson, the present chair- other organizations. the principle agency for student from five of the seven state uni- person of MSUSA claims, "MSUSA The Minnesota State University participating in university policy versities met over the weekend to will be better off in the long run if Another resolution passed by the Student Association (MSUSA) development. discuss concerns of students in the we incorporate." Larson refers to MSUSA, took a "neutral" stance on decided last weekend to take pre- state university . system (SUS). the financial flexibility that MSUSA the request by the Inter Faculty liminary steps to incorporate as a The decision was one of two They also elected a new chairper- would gain by becoming a non-profit Organization (IFO) for the resigna- non-profit organization. resolutions passed during a three- son, and set goals for the upcoming organization. tion of Garry Hays, the chancellor of day MSUSA conference held at school year. the SUS. MSUSA is recognized by the Winona State University April 11, "If we incorporate," says Larson, "we can spend funds we generate as For over two hours, the delegates we see fit, and not according to the debated the language of the resolu- SUB rules and regulations." tion which states, "MSUSA feel that a call for the resignation of the As a non-profit organization, chancellor is an inappropriate issue MSUSA could use its money for a at this time." The resolution lobbying program at the 'state stressed the need for improved capital. That is something that is not communications and relations allowed by the SUB rules and between all parties within the SUB. regulations since MSUSA's budget is controlled partially by the state Initial consideration of the resolu- and not entirely by MSUSA. tion centered around whether students should pass a resolution Larson says that it is important concerning a controversy which..is that students have a lobbyist at the mainly between the IFO and the capital so they have more influence SUB. over decisions made by the legisla- ture. Last year's tuition increase is Larson says that the delicacy of one example of an action by the the situation was reflected by the legislature which directly affected time it took for the delegation to students. agree on the wording of the resolu- tion. - Largon says that the process of The resolution was introduced by incorporating is an "enormous, Steve Erickson the president of the Students from throughotut the Minnesota State University system participated in last week's MSUSA enormous task." He expects it will Winona State University Student convention he'd at WSU. Here, students discuss incorporating their organization last Saturday in Kryzsko be over a year before everything is Association. Erickson says, "I feel it Commons. (Photo by Dan Ruda] complete. was not only necessary but a matter of most importance that students The method of funding for the respond to an issue affecting the State college leaders corporation has to be approved by chancellor of the SUS. As chancel- both the students and the SUB. lor, he is responsible for managing Incorporation may mean an increase the SUS and anything that affects in student activity fees, or a the SUS ultimately affects the air concerns at meeting reduction of the money given to students." by Joe Bissen which two weeks ago called for that working together is vital to the Hays' dismissal. health of the state university There may be a dispute •between system, yet Simpson believes that involved parties as to whether —"Our perception of the relation- the "Meet and Confer" process Garry Hays, chancellor of the Min- ship between faculty, administra- between IFO and SUB is plagued nesota State University system, is tion and students has been one of with a lack of trust. doing his job well, but there was a improvement over the last few lot of agreement by those parties years....The communication process Simpson mentioned that during concerning how to resolve their is most important." Steve Erickson, recent Meet and Confer sessions, differences last week. WSU Student Association Presi- "somehow they (the board) thought dent. we were going to hook them into Take, for example, statements of something legal, and that's not the the leaders of the parties at Thurs- —"I think it can be worked out if intention at all." day's State University Board (SUB) leadership can get over the ad- meeting: versary attitude." said Hays. Simpson explained that Meet and Confer is defined as "exchange of —"We are asking to work with And on Saturday, David Simpson, views and concerns. What could be you now . to enhance the system the state president of IFO, said simpler than that?" so that the projected enrollments while in Winona: "I don't really and related impact do not become think we're at odds with the board. I Both Simpson and Erickson reality." Dr. Wayne Erickson, presi- have a lot of respect for citizen expressed concerns that Hays is not dent of the WSU Faculty Associ- boards." acting as an advocate for the seven, ation, which is a member of the state universities. Inter-Faculty Organization, (IF0), Almost all of the parties agreed Hays, meanwhile, fell just short of blaming Simpson for much of the Inside controversy, as he said that the IFO has not responded to a call for a recent Meet and Confer session. INTERESTING—The annual International produced a different, if not interesting evening. Page 9. Accusing the IFO of using too much "rhetoric" in the dispute, PLAY BALL—The Warriors opened their home baseball season. Page 13. Hays expressed his concern that problems would not be worked out "if we can't get the statewide John Schlitt, lead singer for Head East, carries a note that has the crowd on president to respond to Meet and its feet during a concert that was held in WSU's Old Memorial Hall last Continued on page .9 Thursday, April 10. [Photo by Dave Malcomson] Page 2 April 16, 1980 "Brainstorming" session sets MSUSA goals by John Hotzfield Goals that will affect every stu- a 4-1 margin by MSUSA to be next refunding student tuition, setting came up to them representing over cruitment and retention and college dent throughout the Minnesota year's chairperson, said that she up a systemwide faculty evaluation, 130,000 students. community relations were held. IFO State University System through- would like to see MSUSA direct working on student rights and President Dave Simpson also spoke out the 1980's were set last Satur- next year's efforts towards accom- responsibilities and college/com- The convention started last to MSUSA last Saturday, along day morning by MSUSA (Minnesota plishing the goals that the organiza- munity relations, getting alcohol on Thursday, April 10, and ended last with Wayne Erickson, who is the State University Student Associ- tion had set for themselves this campus, and achieving good com- Saturday. Workshops on leader- president of the WSU Faculty ation.). year. Mason, must now be approved munication with the IFO/MEA, ship, student rights and responsi- Association. by the student senates throughout SUB and other student communities bilities, daycare and minority re- The "brainstorming" session, the state university system before (such as the Minnesota Community which was just one of the many she can officially become next year's Colleges and University of Minne- activities that took place during the chairperson, said that collective sota). MSUSA Convention that was held bargaining, minority retention/re- at WSU last weekend, was aimed at cruitment and day-care centers are Both Larson and Mason said that setting goals that MSUSA will still very important issues to state communication between MSUSA Valentine's Liquors direct its efforts towards for the university students. Russ Larson, and the IFO (Inter Faculty Organi- (Formerly Winona Liquors) next ten years. the current MSUSA Chairperson, zation), SUB (State University And, according to one observer, it agreed, saying that those three Board) and the Minnesota State Every Mon. & Tues. From will take at least a decade to issues are still the "big ones". Legislature should be stressed in accomplish all of the goals that were MSUSA's future. "Communication set. MSUSA also set goals such as is ultimately important," com- 6:30 to 9:30 pm. expanding student lobbying efforts mented Mason. Sandy Mason, who was elected by in the Minnesota State Legislature, Mason said that a systemwide HAPPY HOUR faculty evaluation is also an impor- tant goal for MSUSA. "I'd like to see * All wine, in stock 10% off (7 BROTHERS a set faculty evaluation system that * All liquors and cordials 10% off all of the state universities could (Excluding current specials) o. COLLEGE use," she remarked. * 5% off all 12 paks of beer * Plus 1 or 2 surprise items will have \I. Mason would also like to see the prices slashed each week.