Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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any improvements were suggested during the 1984-85 year. The suggestions that finally sur- vived the debates were a new president, co-ed dormitories, more liberal open-house hours, and the renovation of Eagle Lake. Last year these changes were put to the test - and the future survival of all four new seemed questionable. President Herb. F. Reinhard did the job that the Board of Regents hired him for twhich was to improve the universityt, but he made a mistake and improved it the most economical way. Obviously, this was not how the Board wanted it because they did not renew his contract. More liberal open-house hours were incorporated but in some dorms were replaced with the old procedure of signing the guests in and out. The co-ed dorms have survived so far, but the non-renewal of Herb. F. Reinhard's presidential contract could signal the disap- pearance of those also. But, amidst all this hullabaloo, the focal point of importance rests with the response of the campus community. LISTENING to Brother Jed, many students become amused a: his antics Brother Jed visited the campus frequently debating the morality ef college students. ' - t , , ff: ,

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ome of the campus community reacted favorably, some unfavorably, but most straddled the proverbial 7 rssue of stating an opinion on the new changes at ead State University As more and more people took a opInIon it became increasingly obvious that a university t survive withoUt spirit, pride; and concern for the future he or two people voicing their concern over I mpus. As President Reinhard struggled to bring Morehead State into the twentieth century, he was met by much VirIi'tial Opposition from the entire community. As the struggle 'I-against apathy became larger, a relatively small group of students awakened the campus one morning to protest the non-renewal of President Reinhard' 5 contract. The campus community opinion snowballed, and weitook a good look at ourselves. We found that there were many things that needed to be improved and changed in every aspect of our university. Margaret Holt, student regent, summed up the ordeal in Opening ??tgdkh $$$ng f: 3351. 3.353313 MW her words. This year has been unique and we have had a great deal of stu- dent action in regard to university activities, she said. I' m glad that the students are worried about the changes going on. This a time of change and it has been difficult, but there is a brighter outlook for students. I hope that we can focus on what the purpose of the institution is and that we are here for an education. We have all learned from the experiences we have shared this year.