FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1952 AE ixI THE MICHIGAN DAILY '&,rAXmT'Wr 4-h" Om A JWT MOOTAT TV? A'%7 T(i Engieerig Council Sets New Policy* By BOB APPLE In an effort to improve the in- ternal student conditions of the engineering college the Engineer- ing Honor Council launched a four-point program this week. The first point in the program is the changing of the, method of reporting cheating during exami- nations. It is a standing policy that after passing out the exam the instructor leaves the room. IN THE PAST it had been the practice that when a person noticed cribbing during an exam he wouldstand up and warn the class about it. This was done with the hope that although no names would be mentioned, the warning would be sufficient enough to stop the, cheating from continu- ing. The Honor Council feels how- ever, that the system did not work well because many students are ambarassed to stand up in class to report cheating. Therefore, a new practice has been inaugurated wherebyin- stead of a student standing up to warn the class, cribbing is now exposed by tapping a pencil. The second point in the program is the adding of a new rule to the honor system's regulations. It states that all figuring and calcu- lations done on scratch paper dur- ing an exam period must be hand- ed in along with the test. The purpose of the rule is to help stu- dents receive full credit for their answers. Because the instructors will not give any credit for answers unless the scratch work is shown, the Council feels it is affording students all advantages ,possible in having them turn in their notes. The third issue is the plan for the Council to participate in the University's orientation program at the beginning of each semester. Nick Radell, '52 E, president of the Council, explained that by doing this they would be more able to benefit freshmen and transfer students entering the engineering school. In conjunction with this activ- ity, Radell said, -the Council plans to send booklets and letters ex- piaining the honor system to all these new students before they enter the school. The last point is the taking over of the Councils financial responsi-' bilities by the Vulcan Engineering Honor Society. Originally they were held by the Engineering Council. Whitman Expert Here MINY YI UJAUrLI Ifm L.WAY: CoedUnion Faces Space Difficulties (EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the sec- ond in a series of articles designed to acquaint students with the arguments for a co-educational union and the obstacles to be faced. Today: the obstacles.) By CAL SAMRA and ERIC VETTER7 Ideally, perhaps many students would agree that a co-educational union would be a welcome im- provement, butinvariably some cold, hard facts have to be faced. Essentially, the most striking obstacle to be surmounted is a physical one. UNION OFFICIALS contend that the building is presently not large or adequate enough in facili- ties to accommodate an influx of coeds. Such facilities as the lounge and the cafeteria are too small, they insist. While other facilities such as the swimming pool and the game rooms would have to be revamped to permit coed use. Even if and when the contem- plated Union wing is built, it is argued that the building would still be incapable of harbouring coed activities. The new addition, by and large, is designed to provide additional men's facilities in the face of an unexpected upshot in enrollment. In order to successfully handle all coed activities, an even larger wing would have to be construct- ed, in addition to interior re- modeling. This is virtually impos- sible because of the limited space in which the Union can expand, according to Union officials. THE SECOND obstacle has been termed a "psychological problem." Evidently, opening the gates to swarms of coeds would be a sharp blow to a number of people. For one, a large body of alum- ni who have contributed money to the Union wouldn't cherish the idea. "You've got to remem- ber," one official pointed out, "that they still regard the Union as a traditional haven for get- togethers." Strangely enough, another psy- chological barrier has been erected by a goodly number of men stu- dents who regard the Union as a male sanctuary where "you can re- flect soberly, discuss politics, study, eat, or shoot a game of pool without being harassed by wom- en." WHENEVER Union or League officials are confronted with the question of a co-educational union, the inevitable retort is: "What will you do with the League?"-- which poses the third major prob- lem. It is the general feeling that if the Union were thrown open to coeds now, the League would suffer. Or, if both the Union and League were decreed co-educa- tional, the two institutions would be forced into competition with each other. League officials, who are not particularly receptive to either idea, reiterated the arguments of Union officials. Similarly, they too would face probable alumni op- position as well as reaction from satisfied coeds. According to Cathy S otir, League president, the League now handles over 100 women's activi- ties, which the Union would not be able to accommodate. "At present," Miss Sotir added, "the Union and the League area fulfilling their respective functions as well as any coeducational union in the country." (Next: THE NEW WING) SENIORS * Commencement Announcements * Booklets Personal Cards GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK " E V E R Y T H I N G K N O W N I N M U S IC" -. in Ann Arbor 508 E. William -Daily-Matty Kessler * * * * SPEAKING to a large audience of Walt Whitman enthusiasts last night at the English Journal Club, Charles Feinberg, noted book col- lector, discussed the important in- fluence the poet's friends had upon his life. His friends included such not- ables as Emerson, Thoreau, Swyn- burne, and Tennyson. Most of these friendships lasted even after his death, Feinberg noted. Feinberg pointed out that when Whitman desired a "steady job" to increase his meager income, he was refused a government post. The author of "The Leaves of Grass" was not considered a "good risk." Even Emerson would not help him. "Of his love life, very little is known," the expert said. After his death, his friends hurried tohis private notebooks to find possible traces of a love interest. Entries "To Netty" aroused great excite- ment, but greater investigations proved the find a failure. Netty was his horse. Including specimens from his "modest" colection of many rare first editions and original manu- scripts, Feinberg delighted his listeners by reading from them. Feinberg, father of Univer- sity student, Judith Feinberg Pick, '53, also has manuscripts from his collection on display at the Gen- eral Library. Records Needed Both classical and popular rec- ords are needed by Lane Hall for the Fresh Air Camp record drive it is currently sponsoring. "All work & no We've got the cc music needs ofv play for the - MUSIC MAJOR -7 ' */- play-" omplete work and- U -- - Are your EARS burningn?? PORTABLE PHONOGRAPHS We carry a complete line of two famous names in phonos.. Webster-Chicago and V-M. Whatever you require or want in a phono (including price), you'll find it here at Lyon & Healy. See, too, our complete selection of PORTABLE RADIOS. RECORDS Whether it's required listening for Music Lit, or just for fun and relaxing, make Lyon & Healy your record headquarters. You'll find all the latest releases, lots of the old favorites and even some of the hard-to-find back numbers you might be looking for. SHEET MUSIC We have built quite a comprehensive stock in all classifications of sheet music, in order to give a completely satisfactory service to Ann Arbor and music students of the University. Whether it's a piano sheet of a latest pop or a complete symphonic score, Lyon & Healy is the place you'll find it. ACCESSORIES For the music room or musical instrument, everything you need in the way of music accessories are here at Lyon & Healy, where all music lovers come for all their music needs! .. r 43 y I r. a S Y' ti ]try; 4 I r * * THE ENGINEERING Honor Council itself is an eight-man board established to eliminate cheating in engineering school and hold hearings for all persons accused of doing it. If cheating continues after a student has informed a class of its presence, the proper proce- dure is for that person to report the student he thinks is cheat. ing by including a note to th instructor along with his test. The instructor then forwards the information to the Honor Council. The Council in turn holds a hearing with the accused and his accuser. If the Council, upon hear- ing the case, feels that disciplin- ary action should be taken, they forward the matter and the re- commended action to a faculty committee for final approval. Radell stressed that many stu- dents are reluctant to turn in crib- bers for fear they will cause the cheaters to be expelled from school. He explained that it is the exception rather than the rule that a convieted cribber is expelled. "In conclusion," he pointed out, "the Council realizes the honor system is not perfect, but, with the cooperation of all involved, we think present conditions in the en- gineering school can be bettered." 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