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Miller Disappointed

After the Council made its decision, Mr.
Miller said, "Although I am disappointed over
the specific Council ruling...I think that two
victories were gained. First, we have an
affirmation that the election was
mismanaged...and second, we know that the
students will no longer stand for elections held
in such a slipshod manner."

In other action taken last night, the Council
voted to send a letter to President Shannon
urging him to institute changes in the procedure
of selecting student representatives on faculty
committees.

The motion, introduced by President Bud
Ogle, calls for many significant changes. If Mr.
Shannon accepts the proposals, it would
establish the procedure that the President
would have to consult the Council on any
appointments he would make.

Presently, the Council sends a list of
recommendations to the President. Mr.
Shannon is free, however, to follow these
recommendations or to appoint his own
choices.

The Council letter would change the
procedure so that "the Council will consider all
committee recommendations and appoint the
student members to the University
committees...All student appointments will be
forwarded to the President of the University for
his confirmation. If the President feels that the
Council has erred in any of its appointments, he
may consult the Council and request certain
changes."