The Cavalier daily :: Thursday, November 9, 1967 :: University of Virginia Library

A resolution was introduced
jointly by Bill Noon and Ted
Simon reading: "We the members
of the First-Year Committee
wish to express dissatisfaction
with the size of the first-year lecture
classes. We do hereby resolve
to investigate and improve
the situation." After much debate,
the resolution was defeated
by a large margin.

A complaint on the method
used to take roll in certain large
classes was heard. These classes
have students tell on their honor,
at the discussion groups, how
many lectures they attend during
the week.

Certain committeemen felt that
this policy abuses the honor system
by making the student turn
himself in if he cut a class.

It was decided to refer the matter
to Arthur P. Gray, Chairman
of the Honor Committee.

Another complaint about cuts,
this one concerning the "friendly
letters" sent out to students who
cut too many classes, was voiced.
Certain first-year men were upset
because they had received these
letters while other students who
have cut more classes have not
received such a letter from their
association dean.

Jim Brashares, senior counselor
in Dabney, explained the cut
system and how it was possible
for this to happen.

There was a lengthy discussion
on how to improve the existing
maid service in the first-year dormitories.
Mr. Brashares explained
the difficulties involved in trying
to change the present system.
Members of the Housing Subcommittee
will meet with either
Chester Titus or Ralph Main of
the Housing Office to discuss possible
solutions.

A complaint on the large number
of lost and found items
around the Grounds was made. A
suggestion to centralize these was
referred to the Special Duties
Sub-committee.

Theft in the first-year dormitories
was another concern of
the committeemen. Over $400
has been stolen from Dobie
alone. This problem was referred
to the Housing Sub-committee.