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| Colloquy
Takes a "Town Hall Meeting" Approach
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 “Please
keep your questions succinct,” requested Student Association
Executive Vice President Adam Weeks. Students began to line up
behind the three mics, waiting for their turn to address questions
to the onstage panel consisting of the college president, all four
vice presidents, the chief of public safety, the chaplain, and
the SA president and executive vice president.
In this colloquy program on January 6, organized by the Student
Association and conducted like a town hall meeting, the floor was
opened to discussion between students and the panel. Questions
regarding plans for housing arrangements, weight room and Internet
upgrades, and required program attendance were raised. Others asked
about married student issues, the student senate situation, and
the new assessment seminar required of all seniors.
Not all the students felt that their questions were answered satisfactorily;
but, all in all, the atmosphere was positive as the campus had
a chance to verbally address major issues and hear the personal
responses of the administration. The attentiveness (and occasional
outbreaks of laughter or applause) of the audience showed that
they were paying close attention.
And as both President Richard Osborn and Vice President of Student
Services Lisa Bissell Paulson reminded the assembly, the administration
welcomes feedback from students and strives to provide solutions
and an atmosphere of open discussion.
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