Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-09-11
VARSITY ISSUES
A HANDBOOK FOR
STUDENTS USE
Describes Institutions Ac-
tivities and Includes
Codes and Constitutions
for Their Guidance.

During the past week the state
university issued an 'Otilclal
Handbook for the Guidance OF IN
dergraduate Students
This book comprises fifty-two
,aqes and represents an interesting
contribution to the literature "a, l
,,niversity administration. me
contents of the book comprise llol
only a description of the various
activities of the university, put also
various statements, codes ana con-
stitutions which have been WORKED
out in a cooperative spirit by the
students, faculty and regents
Every student entering the uni
yersity is given one Of these BOOK
let's. which are of great value in
acouainting the students not only
with rules and regulations. but
with the desirable opportunities
open to the young men and women
who have obtained admission TO
the state university.
A glance at the table OF contents
indicates the wide range OF mat
ters discussed in the book, lnclud-
ing such points as the following:
PURPOSES, location and buildings;
university life; government; social
conduct; hazing; residential halls;
public performances; weekly pro-
gram; reservation Of dates; attend
ance; registration; regular fees;
special fees: honorable dismissal;
hygiene; physical education; pub
lie assemblies; honor day ant,
prizes; STUDENT organizations;
financial responsibility; eligibility;
athletics; swimming pool; tennis
courts; students code for women;
constitution of the associated stu
dents, and students varsity shop.
University Life.
The handbook opens with q con-
else statement concerning the gem
eral purposes of the university and
an explanation Of its government.
The following paragraphs, 1t is be-
lieved by the management. can be
read with interest not only by pros
pective students but by parents and
taxpayers. 1.-THE state university is
a place for men and women who
and who are we'll on their way to-
ward serious preparation for a def
mite life work. The university is
for men and women who work. BY
work here is meant organized. in
dividual effort to attain a future
goal-or college work, a goal that
embodies skilled vocation. personal
character and altruistic service.
In the performance of its func-
ton the state university is endeav-
oring to attract men and women of
ability and character who have al
ready completed the work Of
good high school. The university
intends that all of the resources of
higher education may be made
available for such students in their
effort to prepare themselves for
leadership in business and in in
dustry, in the professions and in
public life.
"The State University of New
Mexico is conducted by the board
of regents. president and faculty,
for the students therein and Tor
the ultimate good of the whole
state, by the taxpayers Of which it
is maintained. The privileges of
the university enjoyed by students
are made possible by public sup
port, and every student is bound
by reason and loyalty to observe
the rules and regulations of the
governing authorities.
Each student. by the act of reg
istration, pledges himself or her
self to obey the rules and regula-
lions of the state university.
THE rules and regulations T
the university should not be re-
garded as arbitrary enactments OF
officials or of student body to cur
tail personal liberty. but as normal
laws essential to the healthy life
Of the university as a whole, and
for the discharge of its function for
the people of the state and the
nation.
Persons not willing to comply
Herewith should not register,
should not engage quarters upon
the campus. and any persons who
will not comply with the rules and
regulations Of the university will
not be permitted to remain therein.
"A kindly spirit Of cooperation
is fostered, and large measure of
self-government is expected of stu
dents, under a students constitu-
tion, authorized by the university.
1t is also recognized that enroll
ment as Il student does not relieve
one from the duties and RESPONSE
bilities of good citizenship.
Every member of the state uni
versity, whether or not living upon
the campus, carries the reputation
of the university with him or her
wherever he or she goes. The uni
versity expects all who are con-
nected with it to maintain order,
TO observe morality, personal
honor, industry and to respect the
rights z others.
Parties or social affairs direct
ly or indirectly using the name OF
the state university are conducted
agreeably to the conventions of
ladies and gentlemen. Indulgence
in improper forms Of dancing is a
means Of debarring students from
association with the best social
groups of the university.
"Hazing will not be tolerated by
the students. faculty or regents of
the University Of New Mexico and
it is condemne. by public opinion
and law.
Residential halls are supplied
by the state for the comfort of the
students of the university. The
university derives no profit from
these and the maintenance Of the
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