AI summary: Campus Governance and Administration Students Gain Access to Personal Records A new federal law, part of the Buckley Amendment, grants students legal access to their academic records starting November 20. Schools must comply or risk losing federal funding. Under this law, students can: Review their own school files,Read More

AI Summary: The October 1974 issue of “The Eclectic”, the bi-monthly campus newspaper for Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), provides in-depth coverage of student government developments, administrative projects, campus controversies, sports, entertainment, and student opinions. Campus Developments and AIDP Initiatives One of the major stories in this issue isRead More

AI Summary: Student Senate Elections and Controversy The DMACC Student Senate elections were highly contested, with John Van Rees winning the presidency alongside his running mate, Gary Hollinger. The election saw 300 students vote, with Van Rees narrowly defeating his opponents. However, allegations arose that Van Rees and Hollinger violatedRead More

AI Summary: Student Government Elections and Constitutional Changes One of the main stories in this issue details changes to the Student Senate election process, influenced by a new constitution aimed at improving representation. In previous years, all senators were elected at-large, meaning there was no proportional representation for different programs.Read More

AI Summary: The September 1974 edition of “The Eclectic”, a bi-monthly student newspaper from Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), covers student government elections, campus events, and student concerns. The main story focuses on the upcoming Student Senate elections on October 4th, featuring presidential candidates Greg Snyder, Scott Hull, andRead More