The Western Texan (Snyder, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 17, 1983 Page: 1 of 20
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The Western Texan
November 17, 1983 Western Texas College Snyder, Texas Volume 13, Issue 5
Board okays audit reportf
postpones tuition decision
by Jana Harris
Leading business in the
monthly college board of
trustees meeting was the ap-
proval of the 1982-83 financial
statements and audit report.
The audit was conducted by
Anderson, Anderson and
Vestal, a local accounting
firm.
Although WTC received an
overall excellent report, a fund
item concerning movable fixed
assets brought forth an excep-
tion to the report. Such items
include furniture, typewriters,
microscopes as well as vehicles
and other equipment.
The problems involved with
the assets have been obtaining
an accurate inventory and
value estimate for these items.
The exception was noted by
the auditors as a common pro-
blem among educational in-
stitutions. However, this will
not reflect on the college's
standing with the state agency.
Steps to eliminate the pro-
blem have already been im-
plemented. Trustees urged ad-
ministrators to remove the ex-
ception by April.
The audit report showed the
college's general 'plant' values
at $10.3 million compared to
$10.1 million last year. There
is a $200,000 increase in fixed
assets plus $465,000 retirement
of debt created by revenue
bond obligations.
The bond indebted
payments include three debt
funds. The district currently
owes $915,000 for a building
obligation incurred in 1970;
$960,000 for one in 1972 and
some $930,000 for a general
revenue bond incurred in
1971. They will retire in 1986,
2001 and 1988, respectively.
The current fund, which in-
cludes all major operations on
campus, balances at $1.7
million.
All in all, "We're more
pleased every year that we
come out here," Larry Ander-
son, firm representative said.
In related matters, a possi-
ble tuition hike effective in
Fall 1984, was discussed by the
trustees. The suggested in-
crease was from $4 per
semester hour to $6 with a
minimum of $25. The change
would place WTC in the mid-
dle range of other community
colleges. A decision was tabled
until the Dec. 15 meeting.
The resignation of computer
technology program-
mer/instructor Joel Rose was
accepted. It will be effective
Jan. 1.
Members appointed new
directors, Bill Jones and Bill
Wilson, to the Scholarship
Foundation.
A revision to the sick leave
policy allows staffers compas-
sionate leave. Changes include
four days per school year for
illnesses or deaths in the fami-
ly. An additional six days may
be granted for compas-
sionate/emergency type leave.
This will be applied against ac-
crued sick leave.
In conclusion, trustees con-
sidered changes regarding pro-
hibiting fishing on the golf
course lake. Restricting fishing
to Monday and Tuesday mor-
nings is a probable suggestion,
but a decision was tabled until
the next meeting.
Vice-president Roy Baze
presided in the absence of
president Howard Sterling.
Other members present includ-
ed Dr. Robert Hargrove, Ed-
win Parks and R.C. Patton.
Jones and Wilson were absent
from the meeting.
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WHA T FIGURES—College president, Dr. Don Newbury ad-
dresses the board of trustees in the monthly meeting concerning
favorable reports. -Kevin Starnesphoto
Community colleges heed
honorary week Nov. 13-19
OUCH!—Maryneal freshman, Rex Ann George was one of 45
contributors in the blood drive sponsored by the student senate
special effects committee. -Mike Lueraphoto
bv Jana Harris
Community colleges state-
wide are observing Texas
Community College Week,
Nov. 13-19, as set aside by the
Texas Public Community
Junior College Association.
"The colleges contribute to
the cultural and intellectual
environment through the
endeavors of their faculties in
sharing their talents and
knowledge,'' Governor Mark
White said in the sixth annual
declaration of the Texas Com-
munity College Week.
Junior colleges have made
great progress on the planes of
educational advancement.
This week is to observe the
qualities and advantages open
to junior college students.
"Twenty-five years ago, less
than one in ten college
freshmen and sophomores
were in two year colleges, state
and nationwide," WTC presi-
dent, Dr. Don Newbury said.
"Now seven in ten are at two
year colleges."
There are 47 junior college
districts with approximately 60
campuses serving over one-
half million students. WTC is
42 in size of the 47. There's a
junior college within 15
minutes of 90 percent of the
state's population.
Contributing to the uni-
queness of our community
campus are the abundant
resources available to students
such as recreational facilities,
teacher conferences and
library holdings. Teachers also
carry heavy class loads due to
the small classes.
"A majority of the time
when students don't succeed,
it's certainly their fault,"
Newbury said.
The place also makes WTC
special, "There's a greater
trust factor in West Texas,"
Newbury said. "A handshake
is certainly a very important
thing."
While learning the basic
classtime studies, he expressed
the significance of daily prin-
Clples, maturity
growth—which covers it all
and human friendships among
students as well as students
and teachers. He commented
that only in a climate like this
can these type of human rela-
tionships result. "The average
student is gaining far more
than can be measured."
A common goal that all
students should strive for ac-
cording to Newbury is to
Come as close as you can to
doing your best. It's very hard
to undo."
A number of activities such
as plays, receptions and ex-
hibits are taking place this
week in honor of junior col-
leges.
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