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Budget process
by Laura Borawski
CoUtgian Staff
SGA budget hearings began
yesterday morning with the intent
of gaining in-depth information
regarding clubs and organizations
and their budget requests.
This process has been initiated
to allow members of the budget
committee as well as members of
various clubs and organizations
to ask questions and explain
budget requests.
This committee is chaired by
the Vice-President of SGA, Betsy
Sauer, and involves eleven of the
members in the voting process,
while the remaining five are non
voting members.
People involved in the
budgeting process include Dean
of Student Affairs and Director of
Student Activities Chris Rizzo,
Assistant Director of Student
Activities Teryl Anderson,
Faculty Advisor Dr. Robert
Speel, Assistant Manager of the
Rub Desk Linda Kaleta, President
of SGA Sam Epps, Vice-
President of SGA Betsy Sauer,
and the presidents of the Multi
culture Council, Commuter
Council, IFC, Panhellenic
Council, JRC, and SPC, plus
two appointed students-at-large.
According to eighth semester
student and President of SGA
Sam Epps, the budget hearings
don't normally begin until
March. "Hie proceedures have
Pressure drives some
to academic dishonesty
by Brad Park
CoUtgian Staff
The pressure to do well in
college drives some students to
bend the rules by pursuing their
academic endeavors dishonestly.
When students engage in cheating
or plagiarism they are breaking
policy 49-20 regarding Academic
Integrity, as listed in Penn State's
Policies and Rules handbook.
Academic integrity is defined
as "the pursuit of scholarly
activity free from fraud and
deception." Academic
dishonesty, "includes, but is not
limited to, cheating, plagiarism,
fabricating acts of academic
dishonesty by others, having
unauthorized possession of
examinations, submitting work
previously used without
informing the instructor, or
tampering with the academic
work of other students.”
The policy makes references to
major and minor infractions but
does not explain them. Dr. John
Burke, assistant dean, explains,
"The biggest problem with it (the
been bumped ahead one month as
a result of misunderstandings in
the past."
Epps said, "So far students
have been positive. The
information from the first
meeting will help our committee
to make die best recommenda
tions we possible can."
Epps said, "This is a win-win
situation for clubs/organizations
and the committee. We gain
background information and clear
up a lot of confusion regarding
reasons for budget requests."
He continued to say, "We
receive money from things like
parking fines from Police and
Safety, an allotment from
University Park and money from
Student Activities."
Commuter Senator and Vice
President of IFC, Tim Allen,
said, “I think that with these
hearings, organizations will have
a better opportunity to explain
their budget The hearings also
allow the budget committee to
better understand what the
organizations want to do with the
money.”
Allen added, “Put simply, it
really makes the entire budget
process easier for everyone.”
The estimated figure for
allocation is 40% of $60,000 far
each club/organization.
The meetings are held twice a
week for one hour at a time with
fifteen minutes set aside for
interviews for each club and
policy) is that it doesn't
differentiate between major and
minor infractions."
Dr. Burke continued by
discussing how he felt the the
infractions should be defined.
"What I have always requested of
the faculty is that they tell
students ahead of time, by
including it in the syllabus, what
is considered a minor infraction.
It should also include what the
penalties are for different kinds of
acts whether it be cheating on a
quiz or test; then deciding if it is
major or minor."
He staled that "almost 100% of
the problems (involving academic
dishonesty) are dealt with at the
faculty-student level"
When asked about cheating on
campus, some students have
confirmed this notion. A full
time student, who wished to
remain anonymous, stated, "In
two of my classes last semester
all of my papers contained false
sources. I made up existing
sources and non-existing sources
to make it look as though I had
News
Eric Hannold 06 MARK
Don Mattingly, because of his work ethic
and characteristics that he displays. They
can be used and applied to life.
Lara Hermann 02 DUS
April Heinrich. She is a women's soccer
player for the U.S. team. She played
awesome in the Women's World Cup.
Jen Taylor 04 810
Dave Letterman, because he's the best thing
that has ever happened to television.
Paul Gruseck 02 810
My father, because of the values he has
taught me. Honesty, pride, and
perseverance. These things have helped me *rim Rnw«*r ft? nm
to develop into the man lam and willbe. 10111 Bowser 02 DUS
actually done research. So
basically, I wrote 6-7 papers
without going to the library
once. I got away with it and
made good grades. I was
surprised that you could get away
with this in college. But as long
as I can get away with it 111 keep
doing it"
Jessica Lloyd, 02 Political
Science, shared her knowledge of
cheating on campus. "I haven't
seen much. I saw it once last
semester."
When asked what she knew
about Behiend's policy regarding
Academic Integrity, Sonya
Salazar 02 Medicine replied, "I
know a little about it. I know
you can get kicked out of class."
Dr. Burke revealed his plan to
increase the awareness of what
the University's policy is. "I
hope that maybe next year we can
come up with a brochure so
people can understand what the
policy is and what cheating is
because many people don't
understand what plagiarism and
cheating are.”
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Dana Delaney 02 NUTR
My father, because of the morals and
values he has taught me have helped me
make some important decisions throughout
my life. He has been a good role model for
me and by watching Ms actions I have
learned the correct way to handle certain
situations.
D'mara Jeffeies 04 FOLYSCI
The artist formerly known as Prince. He
is very creative and isn't afraid to take
chances. He does what comes to his heart
Luke Nissel 06 MET
James Hetfield from Metallica. Anyone
who can look like that and make a million
bucks is my hero.
Eddie Vedder because he has passion for
both life and his music.
SGA Rer
At the Wednesday, February IS Student Government
Association (SGA) forum, the 1995-96 Faculty Senate
position was filled. Candidates were Ericha Hagenbuch
and Michael Maginn. The position was granted to Maginn
who will begin Ms term in the Fall of 1995.
Dr. Chris Reber, Dean of Student Affairs, was
scheduled to talk about the renovations to the Reed Union
Building. Due to time restrictions the talk has been
rescheduled for the February 22 SGA Community Forum.
This summer, Erie will be celebrating its bicentennial
year with a parade. Penn State Behrend has has been
offered a grant by the Harborcreek Chamber of Commerce
to make a float for this event
A committee of people to organize and design the
construction of the float is needed. The parade will take
place over the summer so the construction will be done
during tins semester.
Orientation for students interested in running for SGA
senate, president and vice president positions will be held
on February 28 from 7:00-9 p.m. on the North side of the
Wintergreen Cafe.
Refreshments will be served and all of the SGA officers
will be present and available to answer questions.
March 13, students who want to get involved in SGA
can pick up their petitions in the SGA office. Signed
petitions are due March 22 at 5 p.m. in the SGA office,
then on March 24 the petitions will be approved and
campaigns will begin.
The elections win be held on April 12 and 13. More
information and updates about the elections will appear in
future SGA reports.
There are many upcoming programs sponsored by
Student Activities that will be taking place this week. Refer
to the Behrend Briefs for more information.
Thursday, February 16,1995
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