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F ies has cet CAMPUS UPDATE ebruary 15,1984 Page 2 Letter to the Editor Editorial Angers SS President Well, well, well, it seems as though our founding: fathers have had their toes stepped on again. When the basic freedoms were set forth they didn't set the limits to which an assistant editor of a college news- paper could go to demean a particular group of students. The limits of propriety were surpassed in the Feb, 1 issue of the Campus Update. When a vengeful upstart uses a media such as the Update to relate ex- aggerations and untruths, it’s a sin. The Student Senate is comprised of knowledgeable, caring students ues and it’s not an easy task. Certainly there is some disagreement at times, but this only serves to bring light to previously unknown facts, and shows all sides of the issues at hand. These people, who represent ing a controversy or to be called names and have an accusing finger pointed at them by a vindictive person in a position to poison minds “en masse’. The author of last weeks editorial called the Senate members “Babies and Brats” and intimated at-the:name “‘schmucks”. He also stated this was the same Student Senate that was responsible for the alienation of Dr. Donnelly, our college president. | had a meeting with Dr. Donnelly went on to say, “If there is anything that | can do at any time to help. out, just let me know.” The author also mentions a cold war, but it seems this cold war only exists within the mind of the assistant editor. been built up between the Student Senate and the Board of Trustees. He also fails to mention the respect the Student Senate has earned among the community, administration, and faculty. In my opinion, the Student Senate has done an incredible amount.of work this academic year and | am proud to be amember. | would also like to say that if | had to choose nine other people to do what the fi of all ages and backgrounds. They must address many controversial iss- ° the student body, do not attend the meetings for the purpose of caus- on Feb. 6, in which he stated that he was unaware of any alienation and : The assistant editor fails to mention the rapport and trust that has - by Monica Jahnke Alpena Community College may soon be expanding the current work study program to include job placement. Work study is a branch of Fin- ‘| ancial Student Aid. All students awarded Pell Grants are’eligible for work study. Work study placement forms will be mailed to the stu- dent,-which must be completed and returned to Frank McCourt, Room 110, Besser Technical Center. McCourt has a list of employers and using the completed forms, matches employees with employers. An in- terview between the two is set up and if both agree, the student picks up. his/her time sheets and W-2 tax forms. To date, 200 work study CAD “continued from page 1 of purchasing a CAD/CAM system. Attempts are being made to request the federal government to fund the balance. Until then, the respon- sibility lies with the college. In defense of the systems cost, Lamb pointed out that during his three year investigation, the main concern was the factor of industrial compatibility. “What we were look- a = ss Work Study/Job Placement programs have already. been award- ed. Seven students are still in need of ajob. A Job Placement Program would place students in part-time employ- ment and after graduation place students in full-time employment. The program would offer career information and skills such as how to interview, how to write a resume and how to search for a job in this area. Frank McCourt stated that he is “writing. for federal and state grants so that we will have money to hire a secretary, some additional help, print placement forms, career literature, and reference books, and purchase computer software and hardware so that we will have a full- fledged placement office.” ene who comes to the company fully trained, or one the company will have to spend time and money to train?” Finally, Lamb stressed the im- portance of keeping Alpena Comm- unity College competitive with other colleges offering similar pro- grams. Kalamazoo, Valley, Jackson, and Grand Rapids community coll- comaaate ss “| our meetings sd see your Student Senate in action. Frank Pickard II _ Student Senate President P.S. Mr. Assistant Editor, This letter wasn’t written to make you look like a wet sock; but if the shoe fits, wear it. Editor’s Note: of the editorial staff, and is not the sole opinion of the assistant editor. The opinion expressed in the editorial of the February 1 issue is that’ could learn on, then..immediately. go into the work force without the need of further instruction. {t would be pointless to teach stu- dents on a system that is not geared for industry.” said Lamb.- Which applicant would an employer hire- - ey, ay, ay, a of the editor(s), the SUVISOE; or the of Alpena LONG i THERE ARE THER Editor: Steve Wright Sports Editor: Anthony Terry Layout Manager: Jim Sanders Assistant Editor: Scott Fowler Advisor: Dr. L. Aufderheide Photographer: Kris Fritz Reporters: Jim Baker, Ann Dost, Tim Grulke, Jacqueline Grzeskowiak, Michelle Hamilton, Mike Huggler, Meat Hurford inke fee Kaschner, Beatrice hope Julianne Michaels, Kevin Schalkofski, Sandra Suszek, fe fe fre) fea fre fred fe a (ra fal wie pe rea fe fre ra @ a) ele ey Teel 2) fed fre ed fred fc) eh Vee eee (2 CAMPUS UPDATE is a communications medium - ee sates See and is nese Srontily Sereniber raat May--except during vacations and examination periods, by the students of Alpena Community College—Alpena, Michigan. All articles published are the sole responsibility of the author(s), and the epirenis expe in such articles do not necessarily express the views € ‘ollege. Campus Update is printed by the Alpena News. Administrative Assistant: Brandy Bloomer. Advertising Manager: Cindy Robinette similar systems. into their-drafting programs. “Even Lake Superior College's system will be outdated compared to Alpena’s,”” Lamb boas- ed. Lamb, who holds degrees from General Motors Institute, Wayne State University and Central Michi- gan University, and fellow drafting instructor, Hans Hatopp, who holds degrees from Stout University and Pa _ University of Illinois, are going through intensive CAD/CAM train- ing sponsored by Gerber Systems Technology, Inc., in Hartford Con- necticut. They will return on Feb- ruary 18. VOTE Feb. 15, 16, 17 Student Senate Elections President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Van Lare Hall — an Besser Tech Center Lobbies. “Byecercise Your Right” ie Taylor, Donna Waltz eee) (eo) eye