Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Democratic Club The Democratic Club is an independent student organiza- tion that has been active on the Boston College campus since 1970. The purpose of the club is to give interested students a chance to participate in Democratic politics and to discuss topical subjects with other informed students. Mem- bers of the Club gain experience in organizing various politic- al functions including speaker forums, debates, and semi- nars. There is also an opportunity to get involved in state or local campaigns, as well as internships. The Club has sponsored and co-sponsored several events during the year. Tom Gallagher visited during the Fall, to share his views on state representation. Later in the semester, the Club helped to organize the very successful mock presidential debate, which was attended by over 400 students. In November, State Secretary Michael Joseph Connolly came and spoke on the ethics of campaign financ- ing and the possiblities of public campaign financing in Mas- sachusetts. 1st row: J. Green (Pres.), 2nd row: K. Langlophy, K. Wood (secy.), 3rd row: K. Carter, T. Griffin (2nd V.P. ' E. Rutyna (V.P. ' Haley House Haley House serves as the Boston Col- lege Center for Social Justice Social Ac- tion. The ten member resident staff shares a community living experience. This year provided workshops and lec- tures by speakers that included, Daniel Berrigan, S.J. on such topics as Resist- ence in the 80 ' s Nuclear Disarmament, hazardous waste, theological perspec- tives on homosexuality, human rights and a dialogue between Catholics and Jews. The house also sponsors coffeehouses to benefit various causes. In addition, this year the Social Justice Resources Center was expanded to provide further available information to the Boston College Com- munity on a wide range of social issues. Anthony Keating, Melissa Edmonson, Chris O ' Rourke, Cindy Rothwell, Sandy Shield, Mary Regan, Gene Trainer 227

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Student Judicial Board The Student Judicial Board was founded two years ago by the Assistant Dean of Students, Dan Zalskis and the UGBC Students Rights Advisor. The idea behind the student judicial board is so that students have an opportunity to have their cases heard by someone other than an administrator; if they are found guilty they can see precisely how members of their peer group feel about what they ' ve done. Any matters that cannot be resolved between a student and the Dean of Students Office is sent before a board. The student has the option of choos- ing the Student Judicial Board or the Administrative Hearing Board. The SJB consists of 4 student chair- persons and 35 student members: only one chair- person and 5 board members hear each individual case. The SJB may not expell a student from the Univer- sity; such decisions are left up to the University Conduct Board; but it may impose restitution, fines, disciplinary probation, suspension of privileges, and temporary dismissal from housing. The deci- sions of the board are immune from reversal or alteration by any member of the Boston College community. 1st row: M.L. Vitelli, M. Pallone, K. Russell, P. Staiano, K. Stevens. C. Keasns 2nd row: D. Miller (co-chrm.), B. Cummings (co-chrm.), K. Mulcahy (co-chrm.), G. Raymond (co-chrm.), C. Ryan, T. Bigony, R. Sawin, D. Mook, K. Walker, E. Shea Educational Policy Committee Tom Anzuoni, Tim Shea, Kevin Mulcahy, Joanne Caruso The E.P.C. has authority over all academic matters that fall within the College of Arts and Sciences. The overall concerns of the committee include the strengths and relevance of the curri- culum; interdepartemental relationships; the quality of instruc- tion. The seventeen members who make up the committee include: The Dean, the Associate Deans, the Director of the Honors Program, the Director of Gudiance, 5 faculty from each of three divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences), and four student members. The four students are elected annually by a popular vote which is incorporated in the UGBC presidential election. Under the direction of the new Dean William Neenan, S.J., this years committee has been exceptionally productive. Its major accomplishments were the approval of two new A S majors: Computer Science and Classical Civilization, also the approval of an Irish Studies Program which constitutes Boston College ' s first own Junior year abroad program. 226

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MASSPIRG Action for a Change! As the rallying cry of the PIRG movement that has swept across college campuses since the early seventies, it reflects the constructive channelling of stu- dent energy, idealism, and talent into a sus- tained and meaningful effort to influence the policies and institutions which affect all of our lives. Where alienation and defeat had typified the experience of trying to work on the issues of consumer sovreignty, environmental pro- tection, and human rights — these issues that, against the backdrop of the Vietnam escala- tion of the sixties, shattered for many the illu- sion of a pe rfect status quo America — PIRGs offered to students a structure that served not only as an effective facilitator of social change, but also as a unique educational ex- perience. Since 1972, Boston College students have maintained a campus chapter of MASSPIRG. The passage of time has proven itself to be an effective challenge to the theory on which PIRG ' s were founded. The prevailing outlook of students has changed almost with each incoming freshman class, and the PIRG con- cept — of students pooling their resources to hire a professional staff with which to work on issues we determine to be important to ourselves and our community — has proven itself to be an enduring institution, dynamic enough to keep pace with these turnovers in priority. However, regardless of these changes in the organization ' s focus, the benefits derived 1st row: Rochelle O ' Gorman, Kevin McKeln, 2nd row: Bob Kuehl, Gene Trainer. John McGlynn, 3rd row: Joanne Gvina (co-chrm), Darlene Scarpetti. Jim Hunt by students, Boston College, and the community in which they coexist has re- mained, over the years, essentially the same. Whether it be ecological aware- ness during the seventies or the hazar- dous waste problem of the eighties, stu- dents coming together with a professional staff to share their insights into the issues of the day — and what can be done to improve the situation — has had a lasting impact on all those who have participated. Meaningful action in the outside world compliments and enhances the class- room learning experience afforded to Boston College students. And, when the efforts of MASSPIRG are predicated on serving the public interest, as defined by the participating students, the university community as a whole derives many be- nefits from this activity. In the long run, there will be one final test of the efficacy of MASSPIRG at Bos- ton College. Its success will ultimately be measured by the degree to which partici- pating students, upon graduation, are in a position to take control of their lives through citizen involvement. By instilling the virtues of responsible citizenship — the organizing skills, the experience of accomplishment, and the willingness to participate that come with public interest advocacy — MASSPIRG will be sure to foster the development of the future mem- bers of a more democratic society. Refund day for non-Pirg supporters. 228