Page Two
Editorial Opinion
Registration Proves
a Headache to Many
Well, here we go again. A new
year, a new term, new classes
and some new faces. Perhaps
some of us have made a New
Year’s resolution to study a little
harder this term and party a little
less after receiving our grade
slips. And others may have
received a welcome surprise
from a good cumulative average.
Our first major accomplishment
of the new term could possibly be
that of surviving registration.
Due often to the ineptness of
advisors, the ignorance of the
students, and schedule changes
by academic affairs, registration
can be a near traumatic ex
perience.
Gripes are constantly being
expressed by students about
advisors concerning their
ignorance of requirementsior the
students major, their non
existence for pre-registration and
schedule changes, and their lack
of knowledge of necessary
prerequisites. Another common
complaint which is a valid
criticism especially for new
students is the lack of interest of
some advisors. The students may
be simply given the necessary
cards to fill out on their own, and
this can cause much confusion at
registration.
Not all advisors are bad—in
fact some students really like
their advisor. One must take into
consideration the fact that ad
visors are not on the professional
level as advisors, but that their
profession is generally teaching,
and in order to teach effectively,
they have preparations to make
previous to the beginning, of the
term which take up time. Some
advisors do take the time to find
out what the advisee needs,
necessary prerequisites, and
other information vital to the
student’s prescribed study. And
in some cases, there is a lack of
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Beckie La Plante
Editor-in-chief
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communication between the
advisor and the proper sources of
information, such as Academic
Affairs, and University Park.
Another cause for confusion is
the student’s own ignorance of
necessary information pertaining
to his or her individual career
plans. Part of the responsibility
that the student should assume
upon entering a specific major is
knowing what courses are
required for completion of the
curriculum. The lack of
awareness in pre-registering and
registering for classes can in
dicate a lack of interest on the
part of the student, not the ad
visor. The advisors should be
capable of lending a helping hand,
however the responsibility should
not rest solely on their shoulders.
Lastly, a third source of com
fusion which unfortunately ap
pears to be inevitable is that of
the schedule changes authorized
by Academic Affairs after pre
registration. True, the changes
may be unavoidable in order that
more students may benefit by the
change, but the last minute
changes on the floor simply add to
the general chaos for all involved
in registration.
College is a challenge, but must
we confront the challenge at
registration armed only with our
college handbooks and the
numerous cards to be filled out
(pink ones only!)? Typical as it
may be of bureaucratic in
stitutions, the hassle of paper
work offers the student merely
frustration with the freedom of
knowledge supposedly such a
prevalent backbone of the
education system in America
today. Perhaps this experience of
registration is helpful in
preparing students planning to
transfer to University Park for
registration among 25,000 other
students.
Member of
Margie Campbell
Executive Ed.
Lynne Phillips
Managing Editor
Behrend Collegian
Human Potentials Workshops
To Be Held Here Winter Term
Somewhere in the first few
pages of the current bestseller
“I’m Ok—You’re Ok”, author
Thomas A. Harris suggests that
most people do not live even half
as well as they are capable of
living. This sad, yet valid,
assumption is particularly
distressing when it is applied to
college students. Many students
leave college with their education
only partially completed. While
most college students develop the
necessary distressing when it is
applied to college students. Many
students leave college with their
education only partially com
pleted. While most college
students develop the necessary
skills for a particular field or
vocation, only a small minority
ever develop their personal skills
and capabilities.
. Many.college students are ill
prepared for developing a life
style which will reward them
with maximum enjoyment at any
given moment. Few students
make the most use of their leisure
time. Many students are in
capable of constructively han
dling frustration or anxiety.
Underdeveloped decision making
skills make college students
prime targets for fads and peer
pressures. In spite of what they
think, many students exert little
or no control over the direction
their lives are taking. Finally,
relatively few students operate
within a value system which is
personally relevant and truly
their own.
During the winter term, the
office of Student Affairs will
present a series of human
potentials worships aimed at
filling these needs. Topics for the
workshops will be: Leisure Time-
Boredom ' or Enjoyment?;
Decision Making-Who Is Really
Pulling the Strings?; Life-
Planning The Uncertainty of
Drifting or Security of Direc
tion? ; Anxiety-Is a Down or an Up
Really the Best Answer?; Values-
Are Yours Really Yours?; The
From The Editor's Desk
Needed: One College Atmosphere
What constitutes a college
atmosphere—students, profes
sors, social and cultural ac
tivities, community concerns?
Someone told me the reason
Behrend has no college at
mosphere is because there is
nothing here to remind one of a
college. I imagine many other
students have the same idea, and
they couldn’t be more wrong.
There is a great deal of potential
to be found at Behrend in both the
students and the institution itself.
Ideally, each one of us should
be concerned with our college
community, the improvements
that can be accomplished, the
new programs of study and the
many opportunities open to each
of us as individuals.
This type of atmosphere is
greatly lacking at Behrend. I
expected a cheer to rise from the
midst of the college upon the
announcement of Behrend’s new
status. But to my dismay and to
the dismay of others, Behrend
students absorbed the news in
workshops will consist of total
involvement exercises, games,
group activities, and discussions.
The workshops are open to all
members of the Behrend Com
munity and all interested people
are encouraged to attend any or
all of the sessions. The workshops
will be held on Tuesday evenings
SGA Meeting Covers Budgeting
and Plans for Spring Festival
Once again, the Behrend SGA
held a meeting, outlining
proposed programs and funding
student organizations with the
hope that responsible people
would fulfill their assignments
and get things moving on campus.
PEACE
The Erie Peace Action
Coalition is helping to build the
massive national peaceful
demonstration against the war on
Inauguration Day. This Saturday,
Jac. 20, students and adults will
converge on the Capitol and voice
their anti-war stands in a
PEACEFUL march. Any in
terested Erie-Behrend people can
call the PAX center, 345 East 9th
St., at 521-5293 or at 866-3065 after
4:30 p.m. for inexpensive tran
sportation; or you can meet at the
Greyhound Bus Terminal, Perry
Square, on Friday evening, 10
p.m. NOTE: no rides can be
assured unless you attend the
meeting on Thursday at 8 p.m. at
the PA. Center, where all final
arrangements and emergency
phone number will be given. The
national march is sponsored (in
Erie) by the National Peace
Action coalition, the Peoples
Coalition for Peace and Justice,
and the Student Mobilization
Committee.
their normal non-reactionary Why are cultural activities nil?
way. Actually, the only time I Are there so few ol us who enjoy
have even seen Behrend students dramas and concerts? I expect
enthused was during the there are many who wouldn’t
McGovern-Nixon battle. agree, but cultural events are a
All too many students seem to '-necessary part of a college
have the mistaken idea that campus. We can’t all go on en-
Behrend constitutes a 13th and joying greaser dances and Leon
14th grade. Until these people can Russell forever,—so why not let
relinquish this idea, activities and your horizons broaden by
opportunities at Behrend are bringing touring companies to
going to remain at a standstill. ' Behrend?
T ~ u j m r These suggestions are far from
I have heard quite a few being solutions. They are ob
complamts about the lack of servations, observations that are
enthusiasm on campus but has quite evident if everyone would
anyone honestly though of ways ? ake the time to look a * ound
to boost it? People cant sit and Decide for yourself what
constitutes a college atmosphere,
lap. Someone has to do the work. and then work for it Use Behrend
Isn’t it worth the extra effort
needed to institute a new course
offering? Doesn’t everyone
benefit in the long run? Wouldn't
it be worthwhile to voice your
opinion as to the courses you
would like to see offered, rather
than complaining when you see
the same old schedule next year?
WJH
in the recreation room of
Lawrence Hall and will run from
one to two hours each. Exact
times and dates will be ad
vertised in the Collegian and on
campus bulletin boards. Further
information is available from Mr.
Mead in Lawrence Hall at ex
tension 219.
Budgets for the Cheerleaders
($300) and the senior class ($200)
were approved, along with the
constitution submitted by the
Radio Club. Also the base plan for
the proposed campus senate
passed SGA and will be presented
to Mr. Kochel, Director of
Behrend.
It was decided to organize,
under student affairs, a study
involving resident ami commuter
students, of parking regulations
presently in effect and to make
suggestions for improvements or
revisons.
Two vacancies on SGA were
filled by approval of those
present. A 1 Davis was designated
treasurer, finishing the term of
office left vacant by Ed Moore
who transferred to University.
Park. Darla Berkey was named
chairman of the Student Services
Committee Ailing the spot for
Rob Hicks who also transferred.
The Spring Arts Festival, an
important event in the Behrend
calendar, commanded the final
consideration of SGA. An
organizational meeting is
scheduled for club leaders,
Thursday, January 18. at 7:30
p.m. After this original meeting,
the festival planning and outcome
will depend largely upon
available student manpower.
Further information on how
Behrend students can help make
this year’s festival a success will
appear in subsequent issues of the
Collegian.
to broaden your horizons; use the
facilities, professors and
organizations—that’s why they
are here and after all, you are
paying for them! Only you can
make this college work, only you
as concerned individuals can turn
Behrend into, more than just a
teaching machine.
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January 18,1973