Salient. Official Newspaper of Victoria University of Wellington Students Association. Vol 40 No. 6. April 4 1977
President
President
This year's AGM was characterised by the usual constitutional wanking and long-winded gibbcrish with a bit of ultra-leftism thrown in for good measure. However, it did re-iterate the question raised by Salient two issues previously as to the role and direction of the Executive and the Students Association. It was decided that an SGM should consider substantial increases in honoraria for the President, Treasurer, Secretary, Sports, Publications and Cultural Affairs of officers. But before we begin to consider handing our increases we should be taking a long, hard look at where our association is heading and where it should be heading.
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Often you hear old-timers muttering that University isn't as much fun as it used to be, Why?
Firstly, I don't think students are inherently apathetic. Most students want to go to Rock Concerts, hops, dances, forums, SRCs. SASRAC, but they also want to pass courses. The different types of activity used to be compatible, but with the introduction of internal assessment, social and political sacrifices have to be made. Thus the Students Association places a great deal of importance on the assessment and workloads campaign. By trying to work out the fairest and most flexible methods of assessment with your classmates you are not only learning more about your fellow students, but also gaining valuable time in which to participate in vital extra-curricular activities.
Assessment problems are not simple, but alternatives to traditional methods do exist and can be implemented in your course. If you want to find out about these come and see me or the Education Officer at the Students Association office, (where you get your SASRAC tickets.)
We're also there to help you organise social functions e.g. wine and cheeses, or meetings where you can discuss assessment with your classmates. But the Association also needs your help to clarify the issues involved and that's why when you see a notice about class representation we would urge you to send a representative from your class. The next meeting is on Tuesday April 19, from 12—2 in the lounge.
Whether you're studying or participating in social, political or sporting activities, it's important to enjoy yourself. If you are not, it is important to question why.