Central Michigan University - Chippewa Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, MI)

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Central students a health and accident in- surance program for the first time. This cli- maxed years of planning and investigation to make this service available to the student body. The group brought 11p to date all constitu- tional and ordinance changes by publishing new student manuals. It granted changes in organizationat scheduling and investigated the establishment of new campus organiza- tions. The Senate controlled and operated all campus elections, organized Homecoming act- ivities, and sent representatives to conferences within the State of Michigan as well as other states. The judicial functions of student govern- ment underwent extensive reorganization by the Student Court members. All appoint- ments to this branch of student government are made by the president of the student body with ratification by the Senate. The Court handles minor violations and discipli- ary cases of students with the final decision resting with the Dean of Students. S'IVUHENT COURT Row 1: R. Harris, S. Luulner, S. Mason. Row 2: T. Cuttrich, R. Enberg, F. Schmidt. student government Edward Blacklnor S ecreta ry, Student Body Duane Valerie Treasurer, Student Body

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student government The promotion of the general welfare of the students by coordinating organizational activity and stimulating student responsibility as an American citizen is the primary pur- pose of student government. This is accom- plished at Central by two agencies: the Stu- dent Senate and Student Court. . I , , t . . , . ROM d. Ralph Ihe benate ls the leglslatlve bodv. com- Prestdent, - Student Body posed of three senators elected by each class. Other representatives include presidents of AWS, Menas Union, Panhellenic Council, and Interfraternity Council, resident hall repre- sentatives, and representatives from the mar- ried student housings. The Dean of Students and Dean of Wfomen serve in an advisory capacity. The Vice-president 0f the student body is the presiding officer of the Senate and is directly responsible to the president. The secretary and treasurer of the student Donald Rulph body are appointed by the president with Vice-president, a 3TOV81 0f the Senate. Student Body p1 t Working with the college administration and health service, the Senate brought to STUDENT SENATE: Row 1: P. Wallace, R. HawIey, P. Anchey, B. Guest, K. Amble, R. Aull, W. Atkinson. Row 2: D. Ralph, D. Wheeler, L. Mallick, D. Sharp, R. Rhode, W. Balwin- ski, J. Vogler.

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associated women students 3: ?i Row 1: M. Sanger, K. Podolan, D. L. Sharp, M. Daron, D. Berlin. Row 2: M. McLaughlin, S. Mitrhol, J. Cole, H. Huffman, C. Conely, M. Kern, J. Verl'lunk, M. Kelley. PrusidenlgMilly Doren Viro-president-Roseann Podolan SocrotaryeMary Sanger TroasureriDorothy Berlin AdvisoreD. Louise Sharp Counseling in classes for freshman women was started this year by the Association for Women Students. This is one way in which AVVS strives to further cooperation and friendship among the women students 011 Centrars campus. The aims of AVVS are directed toward intellectual and social development and cooperation with the administra- tion in creating and maintaining high social, edu- cational and ethical standards. Centralas AVVS is affiliated with the Intercolleg- iate Associated Women Students7 which holds na- tional conventions annually. This year, representa- tives from Central attended the national conven- tion held at Michigan State University. The Big-Little Sister program was again in full swing at the beginning of the year. Freshman i11- itiation, Homecoming: Ban7 coffee hours, and the Spring Ball were among the many activities under- taken by this organization. Winning first prize for the most beautiful float highlighted the Home- coming activities for AXVS. They worked with Metfs Union to carry away this honor. AVVS is governed by a council of eleven womem selected by the women on campus. The council consists of the president7 four executive officers, and various representatives.