AI Summary: Campus Developments Temporary Student Union Proposal: DMACC announced plans for a temporary student union in Building 25, aiming to provide student activity space until a permanent facility is built, potentially in 1977. Career Information Center: The center has expanded its services, offering students information on occupations, college majors,Read More

AI Summary: The December 1974 issue of “The Eclectic”, the bi-monthly newspaper of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), covers student government upheaval, campus development projects, bookstore profits benefiting students, financial aid opportunities, sports, and campus security updates. The issue also includes controversies, opinion pieces, entertainment news, and an upcomingRead More

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