Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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STUDENTS DESIGN CAFETERIA IVIURAL A new look was added to War Eagle Cafeteria this year - a mural that covers the entire left wall. The mural was designed and painted by second year Architectural Design students, who were divided into teams of four. Each team's model was judged by the cafeteria management and by the Architecture Department professors. Members of the winning team were Jimmy Latham, Cleveland Adams, Phillip Pennington, and Sonny Barnes. The design was actually painted onto the wall by the winning members. Changes Changes Changes Changes Changes Changes Changes Changes MALE VISITATION OPENS DORIVI ROOMS In compliance with Title IX, campus housing authorities allowed male visit- ation for the first time in women's dormitories. Each dorm was given the opportunity to vote on exactly what days and for how many hours the resi- dents could have male visitors. The results varied from completely open housing to no visitation at all. However, the Equal Rights regula- tions were also to be applied to Mag- nolia Dormitory. A controversy quickly developed between administration and dissatisfied Mag residents. Female visitation, which had previously been allowed at Mag, was restricted to weekends only. Residents of Mag strongly disagreed with the new policy and requested Administration reconsideration. After a campaign of several months, Mag residents suc- ceeded in securing a change back to the old system with the only stipula- tion being that a unanimous vote in favor of visitation be obtained from residents. According to Mag residents, there has not been any problem get- ting the vote.

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1977 BRINGS PHYSICAL Changes l Title lX, building improvements, and student suggestions have resulted in many changes on campus during the past year. The Title IX shakeup prob- ably caused more differences and additions to Administration, housing, and Greeks than any other develop- ments in the last several years. Major construction face-lifts were also under- taken, including The University Chapel and new Pharmacy and Architecture buildings. Due to student recommen- dations, a Pedestrian was established for trial purposes, and its success or failure was to be the deciding factor in a permanent Ped Mall. nn changes TITLE IX FORCES REORGANIZATION The University Administration, in an attempt to comply with Title IX guide- lines, reorganized two high-level posi- tions during summer quarter. The two administrators whose jobs were affected by the change were Deans James Foy and Katherine Cater. Foy's new duties include direction of all student activities, programs, organ- izations, publications, radio, frater- nities, and discipline. Cater is now responsible for all housing programs and continues to direct sororities and social life. Her official title has been switched from Dean of Women to Dean of Student Life. Changes Change Changes Changes Change Changes 24 C nges . fffi- v Y M . , . sf f 5 ,IE 2 M 2 was i I 2 LOCKS REPLACE I.D. CARD VALIDATION The antiquated validated I.D. card and its corresponding night watchman were ousted this year in favor of a combination lock system. The new locks were installed during fall quarter. They eliminated curfews, signing in and out procedures, and late penalties. However, along with the benefits came some unexpected complications such as broken or jammed locks that made getting into the dorms impossible after doors were locked for the night. Girls who had partied too much during the night often forget the four numbered sequence or can't seem to find the necessary manual dexterity. This prob- lem, in combination with broken locks, forced many girls wanting into the dorm to scream and plead with sleep- ing residents to come open the door.

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rt Ch Chan es Ch ang? Chan e Changes 950995 -- ' 5 W - . A s ' : . - fgW:j'. ' N L' ' I :,.Lgg A ' I A I A . .L 1 g gs x-we ,P QW! ' e in V if' dummies' 4 H is Q1 twwfe g +1 gi J N, S? , 5 7 Qqgrns Z: Ness ,, s , S 3, . , , ' fi N- 5'- H -.s- A, I . . w E-am as . SKIING WEEKENDS A NEW REASON T0 GET AWAY This year, for the first time in recent Auburn history, there was a mass stu- dent exodus for the slopes. Students who had never seen snow, much less with skiing experience, joined the ranks of those heading for the moun- tains - usually Gatlinburg, Maggie Valley, and Beach Mountain. There, the mainly unexperienced crowds of stu- dent skiers banged, bumped, and ran into each other during what most de- scribed as the most fun they'd ever had. ATTENDANCE POLICY MEANS FULLER FRESHIVIAN CLASSES Auburn students used to boast about never having to go to class be- cause the professor can't do anything about it. This is no longer always the rule. The faculty and administration compiled a set of requirements dealing with class attendance for freshman and sophomore level classes. This year, each department decided on its attendance policies, which range from no required attendance to lowering grades by one letter if a student misses more than three class days. The main reason for the drastic policy change is attributed to concern over low class attendance. It was ar- gued that freshmen and sophomores often do not possess the necessary maturity to attend classes when not forced. Also, professors felt their time was wasted lecturing to empty class- rooms. 26 . Changes