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University Daily Kansan
Friday. Nov. 20, 1959
College Intermediary Board Asks for Change in Finals
The College Intermediary Board recently asked in a letter to the ASC if instructors who insisted on giving final examinations could be compelled to stop doing so.
The College Intermediary Board is a sounding board for administrative changes and innovations and is a means whereby students can present complaints and suggestions to the administration of the College.
Seniors Exempted
The letter came after the ASC had requested the board to discuss the question of whether College seniors in their last semester could be exempted from final examinations in
courses in which they have a "B" or better grade average.
The College Intermediary Board's letter contained no definite recommendations. William Sheldon, Salina senior and chairman of board, explained the actions the board had taken.
Musical Score Is Needed for Nigerian Anthem
The opportunity has arisen for anyone with intel as a composer to become the Francis Scott Key of Nigeria.
The Federation of Nigeria has a problem. They are striving to become recognized as an independent nation — but they have no national anthem.
The usual procedure of finding a patriotic Nigerian to write it for them has reaped only the words. Now they need a musical score. So a public-spirited Nigerian, who is obviously well-versed in the results of advertising, has published a notice in the London Times stating that anyone can win 1,000 pounds (about $2,800) by writing the music to the Nigerian National Anthem.
The words of the anthem, which have already been selected, are:
The rules are simple: the same tone is required for each of the three verses and they must fit the words of each verse. Each entry must consist of one complete pianoforte score. The deadline for entries is Nov. 30.
Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may differ
differ.
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all, and proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honor'd. And this we count as gain, To hand on to our children A banner without stain.
"In discussing with the deans or the College the matter of these seniors getting out of final examinations, the board members became aware of many policies concerning finals which were previously unknown to them. It submitted statements of these findings to the ASC rather than make definite recommendations," Sifeldon said.
O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request,
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed,
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.
Entries may be sent to: Independence Celebrations Officer, 34/36 Ikoyi Road; Lagos, Nigeria. Receipt of entries will be acknowledged.
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The letter stated that final examinations are not an absolute requirement of the College, but are to be given only in those courses in which it is "traditional" to do so.
Apparently it is up to the instructor to determine whether final examinations are traditional in the courses he teaches.
"..How could instructors who have always given final examinations be compelled to change now?"
The College Intermediary Board's letter stated;
"...Many of the better seniors (arbitrarily defined as having 'B'S' or "A's") are enrolled in readings or honors courses which usually require a comprehensive paper in lieu of a final examination...
"Professors could simply not give hour examinations during the semester and insist they need a final test to determine a fair course grade for individuals..."
The College Intermediary Board this year has discussed final examinations in a different light too. Sheldon added:
Ask For Other Changes
"Members have also discussed whether or not students should be required to take three final examinations on one day, as has been the policy up to this time.
Professor Writes About TV Schooling
Gale R. Adkins, associate professor of speech and journalism, is the author of a paper entitled, "A Team Approach to Televised Instruction," which will be included in a booklet soon to be published by the National Education Association.
"Other discussion has been made about whether a week or at least three days could be allowed between classes and the beginning of giving final examinations."
The booklet will report techniques and suggestions for the improvement of instruction by television. Prof. Adkins is chairman of the Utilization Committee of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters and head of radio-television research at the University.
No specific recommendations have been made, and discussion is to continue, Sheldon said.
Front-Seaters Fined
POULTNEY, Vt. — (UPI)— Four Dartmouth College students were fined $22 apiece because they all were riding in the front seat of a car. It did them no good to plead that they "had to work under tension and anxiety during the week and were entitled" to relax on weekends.
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