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E By Cauthorn & Davis The Waveriy Conference of Mercer serve* as |s forum between student leaden and administra- Itive officials to enlighten both groups as to the )blems and objectives of each. Wednesday, Jan- ry 24, the Waveriy Conference reconvened from i summer session the first week in June at Waver- Ijsy, Georgia. I The issues before the Conference last week [were in the words of President of the University, ifus C. Harris, an evaluation id the success of the icensuses readied this past summer. President rris began by praising die theory of the Con- ence and further stating that the beauty of the [inference lies in the fact that “we know at the ad of the school year hut exactly where we stand. ?e know the relationships between student leader- tip, administration, and social groups.” Dr. Harris further stated that although the _ iference may not always live up to the ideals it |hss that it still seeks to fulfill its manifold purposes. | He proceeded to examine how the Conference has |measured up to its intentions. He said that last | simmer at Waveriy he had spoken as frankly as | he could on denominational aspects. He further outlined that the support from the nomination runs from $100,000 to $160,000 per $160,000 Inadequate year. He stated that this figure is inadequate and even though it may be all the denomination can do it is still inadequate. He said that the Baptist dollar in Georgia is divided among six colleges. Dr. Harris further said, “Let’s take a hard look at this formula and see if it is right.’ Campbell and Associates have been engaged by the executive committee of the GBC to undertake this study as a result of Dr. Harris’ statements to them in a speech last Septem ber 11. President Harris began again an outline of the costs in the Science Center as $500,000 from the GBC, $500,000 from capital gifts and $500,000 from the federal government. But, he stated ad is well known the rank and file of the GBC rejected the Federal loan during its convention in 1966. He stated that a $10 science fee had been anticipated for a number of years but now that time will have to be extended. At the high rate of interest which private sources require, he stated, the period of repayment will run longer than the originally anticipated 18 years. The Science Center will be completed as of June 1 of this year and will be dedicated next Octo ber. A nationally famous scientist will be present for the dedication along with someone noteworthy in the news media. He said that this occasion will somewhat resemble the dedication ceremonies of the Stetson Library several years ago. He wanted to make it implicitly clear that the unavailability of federal dollars to Mercer will not be reflected in the science fee. Food Service He said on the matter of food service, “I per sonally have no objection to having an outside contracted food service but have had two experi ences in the past where the students have hollored to get rid of them!” When asked for his reaction to the action of the Atlanta Baptist Association in OKing the secur ing of federal funds he said, “Federal funds are brought on by necessity. I think it is a step in the right direction.” He again reflected on the division of the GBC’s funds to its colleges and said, “Shouldn’t the denomination look to see that it isn’t feeding too many mouths from that sum? Maybe the formula is a bad one. It is thirty years old and I don’t know of anything that is thirty years old that doesn’t need reevaluating.” (Continued on page 2) ® i ‘ UUmtr (fluster Volume XLIX MERCER UNIVERSITY, MACON, GEORGIA JANUARY 80, 1968 Nuifcber 11 itice Undercofler Speak at W.F.6. Hiram K. Undercofler, associate itice of the Supreme Court of orgia, will apeak to tbe Walter p. George School of Law on tbe oming of Jan. Slat. Justice Undercofler baa been I to addreaa tbe atudenta by tbe i »nH Bar division of tbe Stu nt Bar Association. The introduction will be made by C. Jonee, preaident-elect of Georgia State Bar Aaeociation 110 am., on Wednesday, January , in Room 204 of the law school. A native Pennsylvanian, Justice er married a Georgian began tbe practice of law in ericus. Georgia. Dean Trimble was rolled Thursday night. Some student papered the goojl dean’s office with several hundred feet of toilet tissue. \merican Colleges Face A mis In Financing Schools American colleges are facing what may easily become a in the financing of higher education, President Rufus Harris told the Mercer University Board of Trustees iirsday. "Virtually all private universities to ba Caring ominous pros when it comes to matching ejected needs with foreseeable in- i from traditional sources, “Dr. •aid in his January report • the trustees. Unless ways are found to educate students with fewer faculty i staff—“which appears particu- unlikely—we must look for- to incrssess of about t% to " year in the coat of education student This means about a of expenditures on in- aad departmental endea- in the next 10 yean, without “The plain fact is that we are _ what easily may became s i in tbe *Mndsy of American . » adoration, and tba sooner • know about it, the better off we 8 be." Private colleges' tradi- I sources of inoomo cannot be . ted to keep pace with needs. - Hsnis Mid toe endowment con- totion to the budget, in percent- > terms, has prngiessfvely ds- ri. Tbs problem of farther tui- i rises is serious because of the i Tba Department of Health, Education and Welfare has reported that support of foundations, businesses alumni and other individuals ix 1969-70 will be only about 12 per cent of the amount colleges will need for their operations. Executive Trustee Committee Elected Reelected chairman of the Exec utjve Committee of the trustees was T. Baldwin Martin of Macon. By tbe Mercer tradition tbe chairman of the Executive Committee serves as the Chairman of the Board. Elected members of tbe Executive Committee were Judge W. A. Boo tle, the Rev. Dr. Alvin H. Brackett Jr., T. Alton Davis, Dr. Julius L- G ho Ison, all of Macon, Charles C. Guldens of Adel. Milford B. Hatch er, Hugh Hill both of Macon, tbe Rev. Dr. Joe S. Holliday of Mil- ledgeville. Dr. W. Earl Lewis. Judge C. Cloud Morgan. J. V. Skinner, of Macon. J. Paul Stone of Fitzgerald, Bert Struby and the Rev. Mr. James W. Waters, both of Macon. Peace Corps Visit Mercer John Koprowski of Winona, Min nesota, a recruiter for the Peace Corps, will visit Mercer University the week of January 29-February 2. He will speak Willingham Chapel Monday at 10 a.m. and will visit classes and talk to stu dents through Friday. Koptowaki was assigned to a lo- unit in Nepal as a staff advisor and traveling consultant to the outlying village leaders from 1965 to 1967. While not on the job for the Peace Corps, he organized a small library for students and, through American sources, acquired more books for the town library. In addition to Nepal, Koprowski has traveled in India, Ethiopia, Ghana and the Ivory Coast While at Mercer he will give the Placement Test designed for stu dents applying for Peace Corps projects which begin after gradua tion. College-trained people in every major are serving as teach ers, nurses, farmers, engineers, community development workers, coaches and in hundreds of other areas in the developing nations of Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Mercer Trustees; To Determine Policies ★ Resolution On Federal Aid ★ By Tom Cauthorn By a unanimous vote the Board on January 25 voted to adopt the advocated resolution of the Southern Baptist Con vention that a university’s Board of Trustees can be elected by the sponsoring body but in the determination of university policy the trustees decision must be final. This was interpreted at the meeting to mean that any action from that date forward by the Mercer Trustees will be final and not subject to review or approval by the Georgia Baptist Convention. Calendar of Events Tonight, January 30—6:00—Circle K will meet in room 334 CSC. Wednesday, January 31—10:00— Associate Justice Hiram Under cofler will speak to the students of the Law SchooL 10:00—Meeting of all student teachers for Spring Quarter in Knight Hall. Thursday, February 1—10:00 — Chapel The Rev. Dr. William Lancaster, pastor of tbe First Baptist Church of Decatur will Friday, February 2—10:00—Chapel 2:00-4:00—Registration of Toby and Tot candidates for Home- Tueeday. February 6—THE CLUS TER Later Thursday former governor Ellis G- Arnall proposed a resolu tion that accepted the doctrine of church and state separation but hinged on tbe idea that the appro priate officials of Mercer Univer sity should with all due haste make application for all forms of aid, loons or grants from the federal government Governor Arnall’s pro posed resolution also stated that these funds should be sought pro vided that the policies of the uni versity toward any of its compon ent parts would not be affected or impeded by any federal action. The resolution was put off until tbe April meeting of the Trustees by a vote of referral to the Executive Committte of the Trustees. It was indicated that at the April meet ing the resolution will be definitely voted upon. The vote of referral was carried by a slim 14-12 margin. The debate concerning the reso lution of Trustee Arnall was heavy and indicated the import of tbe fin al result of this proposed resolution. Arnall stated that he independently sought to resolve the problem that has faced the trustees for several yean. He stated that the problem must be faced and that now is the time to decide the matter one way or the other. Several of the trustees after the meeting indicated that they felt that the referral of the resolution was the only prudent action but that nevertheless the resolution should pass in April. One trustee, a long standing and high ranking official of the GBC, indicated to the student press that tbe problems of education are not easily resolved or inclined toward by a body aa large da fee general council of the GBC. He further stated that elements of the Geor gia Baptists do not understand higher education nor the struc tures in the financing of it. In tbe words of former Governor Arnall the problem boils down as “to whether you trust your own govern--^ ment” In addition to the federal money resolution the trustees empowered the University to raise tuition next year for the incoming freshmen by $100. This was earmarked for fac ulty salaries. Young Republicans Organize Here Mercer’s student organizations gained a new member, and witness ed the revival of student interest in the local, state, and national Re publican Party. The Mercer University Young Republican Club offers to each stu dent challenging projects and pro ductive programs while enabling him to receive valuable experience in planning, programming, and public relations. On the January 16th meeting board elections were held and the following students were unanimous ly chosen for office: Wright Davis, Chairman; Dan Newell Co-Chairman; Richard Smith, Corresponding Secretary; Susan Stahlkuppe, Recording Sec retary; Dan Thigpen, Treasurer. The Mercer University Young Republican's invite you to become a member of this new end dynamic organization end to actively partici pate in the 1968 elections.