News
February 8, 2013
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Police Blotter Campus Jan. 31 – Ian Fleming, 19, and Anthony Zaunegger, 18, were charged with possession of a small amount and paraphernalia after a report of a drug Feb. 1 – Elizabeth Bagdon, 19; Brian Jan. 31 –There was a report of theft violation at Building E. Eckels, 19; Andrew Funtal, 18; and Jacob of computer parts at the Advanced Murphy, 19; were cited with underage Technology and Science Hall. The case consumption of alcohol after a report of is under investigation. Jan. 31 – An officer obser ved an alcohol violation at North Hall. individuals pointing a laser light into another room at Building B. The individual was referred to Student Conduct.
Feb. 3 – Lucas Chiala, 19, Cody Hockenberry, 18, and Zachary Michels, 19, were charged with underage consumption of alcohol. Connor Lang, 19, was charged with DUI and underage consumption of alcohol at a traffic stop on North Road. Feb. 5 – There was a non-reportable traffic accident with no injuries at the Union Commuter Lot. The vehicle slid into the curb. Compiled by Catie Clark
SGA approves new Clay Target Club By Catie Clark Assistant News Editor
The Slippery Rock Student Government Association approved the Clay Target Club as a new student organization Monday. Alaina Piazza, a representative from the club, said they want to encourage participation in clay sports, and wants to participate in a collegiate level sport club. According to Piazza, once the club is fully formed, they can join a league like the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and shoot at collegiate level competitions. Dr. John Buttermore, Professor of Business and Faculty Advisor to the Clay Target Club, is a certified instructor and a member of the Clay Target Association. Buttermore said that they hope to join at a level someday to compete with 40 or 50 teams in a league, as diverse as Harvard and Morehead University. The Clay Target Club plans to practice at Castlewood Rod & Gun Club of New Castle, and are willing to handle training for interested students with and without any previous experience. According to Buttermore, the club applied for and received a $10,000 grant from Midway USA, but can only access five percent, or $500, per year. “The grant will help to support our club over the course of the next 20 years,” Buttermore said. SGA also passed a motion to request the Council of Trustees to change the name of the “General Service Fee” to the “Student Activity Fee”. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Ben Motyl, said that the fee is what SRSGA uses to give to clubs that apply for a budget each year. “The purpose of the name change will be to promote what SGA is actually using the money for,” Motyl said. “Eleven PASSHE schools already have similar names.” Dave Wolfe, President of SGA, said they have to go through the process to submitting the formal request to the Council of Trustees. “It’s not the law, but it is standard protocol for things regarding fees,” Wolfe said. Two proclamations were approved at Monday evening’s meeting as well. The first proclamation was to thank Provost Williams for his service at Slippery Rock University. The second proclamation was directed at welcoming Provost Way to Slippery Rock University.
Tentative contract addresses concerns about growing class sizes Continued from Page A-1 The new contract also states that collective bargaining agreement. faculty will receive a raise in salary Burkhart explained that before this that is similar to the raises that the was included in the contract, faculty other unions in Pa. receive. Burkhart had no way of communicating their stated that this is to insure that the concerns about class sizes. faculty’s salary grows consistently This plan has two steps. The first with inflation. By doing this, it is called “Meet and Discuss” and it guarantees that the faculty has the allows faculty and same amount of buying administrators power from year to year. to talk about The tentative contract issues including addresses health care growing class sizes. by stating that faculty Burk har t stated will have an increase fac ulty had no in copayments. The grounds to stand agreement states that on when speaking domestic partner health about class size care coverage will be before the new available for retirees. It tentative contract. Scan QR code to see a clip of the SRU chapter also states that both sides of APSCUF Patrick Burkhart's reaction The second step president will continue to negotiate to the tentative contract, or see the video online is the formation at youtube.com/theSRUrocket voluntary alternate plans of a Curriculum to the current retiree Committee. health care plan. This committee will be composed Distance education is the last topic of members of the faculty and that the APSCUF email addresses. It administration. They will make states that professors will no longer decisions about programs and classes be compensated for developing based upon if they complete the goals or updating online courses. With that are promised by the university. that being said, professors do still “I don’t know how it will play out,” receive payment per-student. Also, Burkhart said. “We’ve never been technical support and instructional here before, but we’re optimistic just design professionals will be provided to be here.” to universities in order to assist According to Burkhart, the previous professors in creating and coding for contract proposed by PASSHE did online courses. not include any raises for faculty.
Happy Bus Goes to Butler Tomorrow!! Feb 9th Bus picks up at Weisenfluh 1:55, 3:55, & 5:55 And The Student Center 2pm, 4pm, & 6pm Stops @ Clearview Mall2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30 Stops @ Target/Wal-Mart2:35, 4:35, 6:35, 8:35
SGA is having a Raffle on March 5th, 6th, and 7th Some Prizes Include: Brantley Gilbert Signed Hat Rascal Flats Signed Picture
Playing TODAY! @ 4pm & 8pm And Sunday @ 8pm @ The Student Center Theater Don’t forget to sign up for Club/Organizations Budgeting meetings February 11th– 22nd Sign up outside our office in the CSIL
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