Students and Representatives Discuss Important Topics at Forum
Andrew Mayoral
Issue date: 11/23/09 Section: News
By Andrew L. Mayoral
The Pollock Theatre at College of the Desert hosted a student-staff open discussion forum on Wednesday November 4th. The school meeting allowed students to pitch series of questions to representatives as well as give their input on what they believe should be changed at COD. President Jerry Patton and Diane Ramirez, Associated Stu-dents of College of the Desert (ASCOD), also joined into the various discussions.
Among many discussions, the question of how to raise school spirit was raised. ASCOD reported that stronger communication be-tween faculty and the students is required to help produce more frequent interactive events. Their solution is the Inter Club Council (ICC), a collaboration between all active clubs at COD. Their objective is to combine ideas and help improve the school's pride and spirit like that of many Universities. The ICC is a newly developed council that is still expanding and is encouraging students to join.
Also in discussion were the rumors of the new Cravens Center. The student senate explained that it is a fully interactive student center that is expected to open next fall. The aim of the center is to provide that "one-stop-shop" convenience for students. An exciting feature that will be included in the center is a designated area for noise. This could allow students to organize club events or even concerts.
One of the hot debates, which many students and faculty alike are wondering about, is a solution to the long and slow lines at the Registration Center. The student board mentioned that there would be a new waiting list and code system for adding classes. Meaning, students will no longer have to crash classes and have the "crash slip" signed, instead, all notifications regarding acceptance into a class will be done via e-mail.
For those of you who are worried about the high price of textbooks, Diane Ramirez has the solution. Ramirez stated that there is an upcoming textbook affordability program that the COD bookstore is putting together. This is believed to be a very exciting opportunity, however, it is still developing and may be ready by Spring 2010.
ASCOD students are encouraging other students to visit their meetings on Mondays from 2:00 p.m. thru 4:00 p.m. For additional information regarding campus activities and up-coming changes, visit the news section on the COD homepage.
The Pollock Theatre at College of the Desert hosted a student-staff open discussion forum on Wednesday November 4th. The school meeting allowed students to pitch series of questions to representatives as well as give their input on what they believe should be changed at COD. President Jerry Patton and Diane Ramirez, Associated Stu-dents of College of the Desert (ASCOD), also joined into the various discussions.
Among many discussions, the question of how to raise school spirit was raised. ASCOD reported that stronger communication be-tween faculty and the students is required to help produce more frequent interactive events. Their solution is the Inter Club Council (ICC), a collaboration between all active clubs at COD. Their objective is to combine ideas and help improve the school's pride and spirit like that of many Universities. The ICC is a newly developed council that is still expanding and is encouraging students to join.
Also in discussion were the rumors of the new Cravens Center. The student senate explained that it is a fully interactive student center that is expected to open next fall. The aim of the center is to provide that "one-stop-shop" convenience for students. An exciting feature that will be included in the center is a designated area for noise. This could allow students to organize club events or even concerts.
One of the hot debates, which many students and faculty alike are wondering about, is a solution to the long and slow lines at the Registration Center. The student board mentioned that there would be a new waiting list and code system for adding classes. Meaning, students will no longer have to crash classes and have the "crash slip" signed, instead, all notifications regarding acceptance into a class will be done via e-mail.
For those of you who are worried about the high price of textbooks, Diane Ramirez has the solution. Ramirez stated that there is an upcoming textbook affordability program that the COD bookstore is putting together. This is believed to be a very exciting opportunity, however, it is still developing and may be ready by Spring 2010.
ASCOD students are encouraging other students to visit their meetings on Mondays from 2:00 p.m. thru 4:00 p.m. For additional information regarding campus activities and up-coming changes, visit the news section on the COD homepage.
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posted 12/01/09 @ 9:08 PM PST
Discussing the problems at forum is very convenient. Simunteneously a lot of people can take part in such a discussion.
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