Western Washington University - Klipsun Yearbook (Bellingham, WA)

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,I .kk F i I ,W- Neil MUEFHY Judy Shaw Terry Gallagher Mike Boring Noel Cimino Linda Green A- S- Pfefidwf A. S. Secretary Executive V. P. Program V. P. Acting P-resident ommittees, controversy and a dash of comedy could be found in full swing any Monday afternoon in the Viking Union where Associated Student legis- lators held their weekly meetings. Led by A.S. President Neil Murray, the men and women in blue kept the air circulating with debates over such topics as disaffiliation with the National Stu- dent Association, investigation of election procedures, and handling of money in the Student Contingency Fund. Beneath all the furor, however, a quiet but influen- tial change was taking place that created an entirely new system of organization in the legislative branch. The two key elements of the new system, which was created according to Murray to make the government more responsive and receptive to students, were the establishment of a five-committee legislative grouping and the creation of an independent judicial system. The five committees, set up by Murray, were de- signed to group legislators under a specialized organi- zation. Thus each lawmaker was given more time to devote to his particular area instead of having to concen- trate on all areas covered by student government. The first of the committees to yield substantial suc- cess was the Academic Standards Committee. By the end of fall quarter that group had succeeded in setting up a school-wide Student Tutor Society with some 40 student tutors offering academic aid in 28 areas. Equally successful was the Constitution Revisions Committee. It played a major role in securing an amend- ment to create an independent judicial system for the first time at Western. 12 espite some petty bickering student government had one of its best years. fi'

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Fi il. ff' Ron Huddleston Ron Stephens Dave Mousel Terry Thomas Ralph Munro 'FTW' Bruce Osborne Ron Holert Mary Wakefield Alan Morse George Toulouse The Disciplinary Procedures Committee sought throughout the year to bring an end to the double jeop- ardy policy that has existed between the college and town officials regarding student discipline. Successes were few, but according to Murray, it was not about to give up. This problem must be solved, the A.S. President insist- ed in an address to Legislators winter quarter. We must be direct and prompt in our attempts to do so. And we will! The final two committees, dealing with responsible leadership and student welfare, had little to show - but high hopes. House visitations and frosh elections were the chief duties of the Leadership Committee, whereas the welfare group spent its time working with Bellingham merchants Acting P.A.C. Chmn. in hopes of securing a ten percent discount for Western students. In addition to the five main committees, legislators also served on the Book Store Board and the Food Service Committee and kept a sharp eye on the college-owned Lakewood recreation area and on the second branch of student government, the executive, officers. Of the three officials, Murray had the most extensive duties, which included serving as ex-officio of all legis- lative committees and as chairman of the Legislature. His executive officers, Mike Boring and Terry Gal- lagher, had more specific but equally demanding jobs. As head of the Program Council, Vice President Boring sponsored the Snow Festival, the College Bowl and brought the folk-singing Smothers Brothers and pianist Peter Nero to campus. I FLUE TIAL CHANGEUW