" Page 4-The Michigan Daily/New Student Edition-University - Thursday, September 10, 1992 Republican Ann Arbor Building contractor involved in real estate development 1996 "There are still some complaints about the policy but it seems to be effectively controlling the problem. This is an effort to give some protection to the student population in general. The students here use the Union for study and recreation and it should be for their use." "My sense is that it has been a positive action because the new police force has been in place when the level of physical violence on campus has increased and has been able to help in the situation and keep the campus safe." "Any student has the right to go through the process and get elected. It has been an ongoing discussion for my 20 years on the board. The board in general has never been in favor of appointing a student member and I am not either." Democrat Petoskey Chief executive officer of Arnold Transit Company of Mackinac Island, lawyer 1994 "I know there was some trouble in the Union and I guess we implemented this policy to prevent it in the future." "I think it was a necessary step for campus safety. So far it seems to be working well. It is still up for reevaluation." "The constitution doesn't permit it. It would be a conflict of interest. The students have at least as much input as they would with a student on the board when they communicate to us through the student government or through the vice president for student affairs." R Republican Battle Creek Mayor of Battle Creek, owner and operator of GHS Corporation of Battle Creek 1998 "I believe that the policy was initiated to control numbers. I think it should be reevaluated to see if it has helped anything. I know there have been some complaints. Sometimes problems develop with the solution to another problem." - The authorization to have deputized police on campus had been made a year-and-a-half ago. The episode in February was simply a transfer of the authority ... Despite the fact that there was a great deal of misunderstanding, I feel that the transfer was in everybody's best interest." "If a student wants to run and be elected, I have no problem, but it would have to be by the normal political process in the constitution. There is no authority to put a student on the board as an ex- officio non-voting member. If a student just wants to sit in on a meeting, the meetings are open to the public." "To appoint a student to the board, it would have to be a ballot issue and be approved by the voters of Michigan. This is probably impossible. If a student could go through the regular channels - the state political parties - and be elected, it would be fine to have one on the board." Republican Brighton Lawyer 1992 "There is an influx of people from outside of the campus community who come in to mix witht he students, and create unsafe conditions, such as problems in the Union. After students come into contact with the problem it is too late, so you have to be overprotective in trying to keep situations from coming up." "There seems to be a great deal of concern about this policy and its enforcement. The issue needs to be looked into." "The police force was here to begin with. The issue of jurisdiction is really what changed. Placing the jurisdiction over the force under the regents adds to the accountability of the force." Irp Democrat Ann Arbor Chair of Suburban Communications 1998 "We need to make sure that our force responds to the special needs and characteristics of the University. Our officers must be very well-trained and carefully selected." "There does not need to be a student on the board because we are accessible. State law requires us to hold public meetings in public places which are large and intimidating, but I have an office in Ann Arbor, and I return my calls. People can always talk to me." Republican Grosse lie President of Regency Development, teacher 1992 "The policy is being reviewed to see if there is a problem with it." "I felt then and I feel now that the city police force was efficiently controlling crime on campus. The cost of the campus police force is excessive, and when there is a major problem, we call in the city police for help anyway." "If a student wants to get on the board, they should go through the process like the rest of us:The idea is a good one, but it would take a great deal of work by the student." Democrat Detroit Real estate broker, Taco Bell franchisee 1996 "I think the policy should be investigated." " Make sure the officers have adequate sensitivity training. Make sure the force understands the situation." "Although the constitution does not allow for a student to be placed on the board, I would not object to a student running for a seat and being elected to a regular term." Democrat Muskegon Lawyer 1994 "it is important that the policy solve the problems without causing other problems." "( he protesters) didn't have any effect on my decision making process." "If a student becomes a regent by the regular means, I think it would be an asset to the board." ANREW M. LVY / aly Grapic Do You' F F I F BOOKS lip i i of distinction in Science Fiction "A good science fiction story isIa Cardinal Cleaners Convenient dry-cleaning pick-up and delivery at all residence hall front offices SPECIAL STUDENT DISCOUNT PRICES The authorized dry-cleaning service of the story with a human problem, and a human solution which would not lIiEI 11 have happened without its science content." Il-i 11-1 I