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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 33 No. 11. 22 July 1970

Man Vice President_____________________________

Man Vice President_____________________________

Danny Bowden

Danny Bowden

I am a third year student experienced in both success and failure.

I propose to divide finals into two half-yearly papers with the possibility for those with D grades to re-sit before tho next year's work begins.

We should be given some idea of how well past students have done in different subjects and how well they are likely to do in the coming year.

I am in favour of the credits system for the science faculty. We sit the exams and should know our finals mark for each paper.

There should be special D-passes for students who gain 45-49% on their third try.

It's about time special consideration be given to foreign students who don't get three units in two years.

We are sensible enough now to choose our own courses with the only prerequisites for Stage III units being the corresponding Stage II and Stage I units—though guidance will still be necessary.

The time has come to take a positive look at student accommodation. More accommodation is obviously needed at a sensible price. Students should be able to afford single rooms. More finance for students near the breadline.

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

Peter is a 4th year BA/LLB student. He was National Affairs Officer on the 1969 Students' Association Executive (the "concrete remains" of this term being Contact). Peter was also inter alia Student Representative on the University Appointments Board and a Victoria Delegate to NZUSA Easter and Winter Councils. He is currently Student Representative on the Law Faculty Library Advisory Committee and Co-ordinator of the Indo-China lecture series.

Peter Would Work for

Effective student welfare services. In particular the development of a more helpful loan scheme for those students in need of finance and for the healthy continuation of Contact.

The weekly purchase by the library of a half dozen of the leading student newspapers from overseas to help keep Victoria a little more in touch with international student developments.

Peter Believes that

Social and political concern should be vital to the University.

Social, sporting and cultural (as well as educational) aspects of student life are most important.

Informed student opinion needs an effective voice on the University's decision-making bodies.

Increasing bursaries, holding coffee prices down and planning for future Union facilities are of fundamental importance.

Finally: "I would consider it my privilege to serve you all as best as I am able."

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Kerry Greer

Kerry Greer

I stand for the office of MVP for the purpose of using that executive position, if obtained, to urge a policy of social reform in student accommodation, welfare services and student participation as opposed to representation.

If elected I would press for:
1.Student Accommodation: The Students' Association to provide flat and apartment accommodation for students in this regard:
(i)All university owned houses not presently used for educational purposes to be leased to the Students' Association rather than through the Public Trust.
(ii)University authorities to urge house owners to sell, and to exercise the option to purchase certain properties.
(iii)Student funds to be utilised for building a major student apartment complex.
(iv)Government to be urged to either (a) provide such accommodation or (b) subsidise student obtained finance on 1/1 basis.
2.Student Health Services: A pharmacy to be run in conjunction with the present service, thus eliminating the need for students to take prescriptions downtown. Also such a pharmacy to provide all the other services a pharmacy contains.
3.Student Participation: Here I endorse Rat policy.
4.Increased Budget for Cultural Affairs: to a level equal to that of the Sports Clubs.
5.Special Exams: Reproduction of specials for finals failures.

I also urge students to vote Jacobs for WVP and Nesbitt for Cultural Affairs.

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Christothoulos Moisa

Christothoulos Moisa

third year science student majoring in Zooloy

1967 winner of the Young Citizens Award

in 1968 awarded a scholarship to study at Paris Fine Arts University

as a commercial artist and cartoonist he has contributed to magazines such as Playboy, Focus and Cappicade

member of the Housing and Karate-Club committees

primary aim is to improve relations between public and students. He has already begun to do this, in his capacity as Advertising Manager for Arts Festival; by orientating his campaign to page 23 demonstrate (o the public the other side of what they call "bloody students"

believes in equal wages for equal amount of work for women

inexperienced in the establishment of student politics but believes that this would make him more alert and senstive to "string pulling"

opposes war of any form. This results from six-year childhood experience in a revolution-torn country. From this also stems the fact that his re-adaptation to New Zealand life would be invaluable to him in helping overseas students adapt to our culture.

politically he is a liberal

believes in the virtues of socialism and the righ of an individual to voice and hold an opinion

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Lindsay Pope

Lindsay Pope

I advocate and will research and implement the following:
1.Complete control of the Union Building.
2.The integration and expansion of the existing medical and physical welfare services.
3.Expanded and continual use of the Union Building forums and entertainment.
4.Abolition of exams and educational reforms.
5.The presentation of a realistic image of the student to the public; the presentation of the university as a critically constructive body of responsible youth—whose aim is to create public interest in affairs of national and international importance.
6.An inquiry into the position of demonstrators and police.
7.An extension of on—campus shopping facilities.
8.Establishment of an information service in liaison with Contact which has files on relevant social and political issues and other issues directly affecting students.
9.Establish a service to the under-privileged and handicapped sectors of the community.
10.Recognition of the need of both Maoris and Pacific Isalanders to realistic educational and financial aid.

Furthermore, I endorse the policy of Drusilla Megget.

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Richard Suggate

Richard Suggate

2nd Year Pol. Science student-ember of Socialist Club, Labour Party, Pym, Rat candidate.

I am standing on a ticket because the most effective way to achieve radical action in the University is by the presentation of a programme that can be chosen in contrast to alternative policies. The problems of society created by self-interested pragmatism are reflected in the University structures which, despite efforts by some of the present Executive, do not encourage student participation. All those involved in education must control the educational structures to the extent of their abilities regardless of class and position in the structure. The aim of Radical Action Ticket is to democratise all institutions to involve all individuals. The university should be a weapon to destroy apathy in society—the immediate problem is to create a confrontation with Muldoonism. As part of the de-bureaucratisation of society, I intend if elected to make myself superfluous. What power I have will be used to achieve Rat policy, but I hope to see the remaining Executive responsibilities (e.g. financial) shifted to the SRC.

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Doug Sheppard

Doug Sheppard

The position of Men's Vice-Prsident is only as effective as the holder is prepared to make it. I have a great interest in student affairs and will use the position to get done what I think should be d#entity;one on Executive.

My knowledge of the problems of running the Union is gained from the experience of working for it (under the custodian). Hence I have a practical knowledge of the problems. I stand for the more effective use of the Union by students (as opposed to Fritz.)

My other stands are:
(1)Reinstatement of a more organised Procesh.
(2)More student control in university affairs (e.g. Appointments)
(3)An increase in bursaries, for those who feel they need it (but not involving any form of Means Test)
(4)Endouragement of protest against those controversial matters within New Zealand.
(5)The establishment of some sort of shop or shopping centre, run by and for students, in those commodities required by students, especially food lines.

In general, my policy is between that of Rat and Soap, extracting the from, but independent of, both.

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John Woods

John Woods

Victoria University still tops the poll as the most apathetic campus in New Zealand, lacking the necessary imaginative leadership, the student body has had as much identity as a large herd of cows who are annually milked. This year has seen initiative and responsibility in student affairs drifting hopelessly in a no-man's land somewhere between Executive and SRC. Soap aims at restoring the leadership that Executive has consistently failed to give, and at the same maximise student participation in decision-making and campus activities. We envisage a Student Union controlled democratically By Students Themselves becoming a forum for new cultural and political ideas. So-called 'idle funds' will be invested in student clubs and societies rather than outside organisations such as the City Council.

Students are increasingly becoming a repressed minority even worse-off materially than old-age pensioners. Inadequate bursaries and extortionist rents combined with astronomical price rises have meant that many students are almost on the poverty line. Soap has realistic plans for a student housing scheme, a student co-operative and stronger action for increased bursaries. Soap promises you revitalised leadership and a move towards a better university.