Excerpt from WHIO
Nearly 100 students came to the Student Union Apollo Room for a town hall-style, students-only forum presented by student government. No faculty, administration, staff or the general public was invited.
“As we approach what looks like a possible strike, we wanted to provide students with a way to hear factual information from other students ... and not worry about it being biased,” said Adrian Williams, student body vice president who is studying neuroscience.
Student government has put pressure on both sides in an effort to get them to put pride and politics aside to make sure students needs are being put first and their concerns are being met, he said.
“I want to make sure that students are getting what they pay for when they come here and that they are taken care of and put first,” Williams said.
Doug Benedict, a senior political science major who expects to graduate in May, said he appreciated the forum and called it productive, but said he feels there is confusion on campus because information has been lacking.
The mood of students on campus is split, he said. “Some are very concerned, some have taken up arms with the faculty.” Benedict said he is among the very concerned.
“From what I have been told ... there will be no issue regarding my degree,” said Benedict, noting he receives financial aid. He said he has been told that as long as he shows up for class and attendance is taken, he should have no issue with financial aid.
For students who did not attend, Williams said the meeting was live-streamed and is being made available, along with a list of frequently asked questions.
