by Wendy J. Allyn

Graduate and Professional Student Council executives say they are seeking council support tonight for GPSC representation on all University budget committees so the council can monitor proposed cuts to graduate school programs.

A resolution requesting student representation on budget reduction policy committees during the 1996 fiscal year will be presented to the council at tonight’s GPSC meeting. The resolution states that because graduate students are affected by University budget decisions, GPSC members should be active participants in the budgeting and decision-making process.

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Mark Terry, GPSC vice president of graduate school affairs, said budget reductions are expected throughout SIUC academic departments because of decreases in both enrollment and state funding. Areas which may receive funding cuts include graduate assistantships, fellowships and travel dollars, Terry said.

GPSC President William Karrow said the resolution will allow GPSC members to express what should be spared from funding cuts in each department. Increased GPSC representation on budget committees also provides more information for constituents, Karrow said.

Hopefully, this way no one will be uninformed, Karrow said.

In addition, Karrow said the council will consider contributing funds to the SIU Alumni Association’s effort to provide the Pulliam clock tower with lights.

It’s our landmark now, so it would be nice if people could see it at night, Karrow said.