[dundee] What went on at the the SRC

[Arron 'Finux' Finnon]

On 10/20/2011 09:38 AM, Robert Ladyman wrote:
> So, which of you are volunteering to be my "chaperones"? Perhaps we need a 
> list of beards for whom you can volunteer. A bit like care in the community 
> for us oldies.
That's what freshers are for Bob :)

All joking aside ladies and gentlemen, this is a massive assault on the
very fabric of the society.  When me and the other founding officers
started this society it was under the strict understanding that it be
"open" to everyone and the we did not "discriminate" against individuals
because they study at Abertay.  This was widely accepted and welcomed by
nearly all officers of the students association through the years until
recently. 

It is not a secret that the currently Vice-President sees none student
members as an "issue".  Some of you members who remember when we had the
meetings in the HMC will recognise the new Vice-President of the student
association as one of the door staff that use to give none-student
members hassle at the door.  The reason we moved to the main campus.

This is not just about getting lecturers to speak up, it is about the
whole community speaking up.  Abertay is part of the wider Dundee
community, it is not its own eco-system.  It draws money from the public
purse, that the general public pay for from taxes.  These members of the
general public seem to be no longer welcome.

Do not kid yourselves here, EVERYONE that has ever benefited from the
society needs now ask themselves this; "am i prepared not to say
something".  The none-student members, student members, and everyone
connected with this society who wish to see it survive such an attack
(i'll explain why i think this soon) need to help by letting the student
association know what you think of this.

The student association executive officers are well aware of the
benefits this society gives students; A public forum to practices
speaking, regular networking with industry insiders, greater
understanding of computer architecture and software, greater
employability, and Abertay's name being held in national prestige. 
Let's not kid ourselves, we're about to watch a "award" winning
computing university, have no "computing" society.  If they do, it's
close to being closed doors.  They almost seem proud that they'd be a
waiting list for members of the public to join.  Can you  imagine
turning someone away just because we were a student short.  If you do
nothing this is something you could very well see. 

This "attack" was a loop-hole, they knew they could not change the
established constitution so they added a appendix with the criteria. 
They gave members of the SRC zero notice of such a massive vote, and did
not back up their allegations.  But lets follow this for a second
though.  If they argue that money disproportionately is going to
none-student members (which it isn't), the society receives a £150 per
annum, we have a ratio of 1:1 at the moment.  They've done this to us
for £75, and of course minus your yearly dues off that too.  Of course i
totally disagree with this, frankly i have never heard anything so
absurd in all my life.  When someone's hypothesis becomes reality
without any form of questioning or scrutiny real problems happen.    

So like i say, EVERYONE that wants to see the society here in 12 months
time, then its time you ACTUALLY do something.  Rebuilding taylug to be
a regular meeting originations is an avenue well worthy of pursuing,
however at the same time this issue must be brought to light.  We must
carry the touch, and we must let our feelings known.  I see many of you
regularly to know that this society is part of your life, and it is now
fighting for its life.  It needs your support.

As Ryan has suggested, and i strongly suggest please drop an email to
the president of the students association asking questions and asking
them to reconsider the massive implications of this. 

http://www.abertayunion.com/contactus/content/276953/student_exec/
<http://www.abertayunion.com/contactus/content/276953/student_exec/*%3Chttp://www.abertayunion.com/contactus/content/276953/student_exec/>

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