Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Vol. 38, No. 6 April 10, 1975
The Personal Touch
The Personal Touch
Dear Editor,
Today (26 March 1975) I had the misfortune of visiting the Liaison Office, number 34 Kelburn Parade; hat in hand, ready to pour out my woes. The virtual indifference and lack of anything positive in the interview was astonishing!
At a time when students are being herded more than ever, any gesture no matter how small, of sympathy, empathy or understanding is infinitely better than a shrug and being made to feel like a faceless being.
I am a Person! I have a name and a personality, and I resent being treated as if I were a category or a number. Should a liaison officer's attitude be like this? I feel that the negative attitude of the people filling crucial jobs around the university contributes to the sterile atmosphere that pervades this place.
Any attitude is better than apathy!
Jan Gould