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Cody Dardeau
Criminal justice sophomore
Is Loyola adequately addressing the issue of retention?
No.
The administration has not done a good job with maintaining or improving student satisfaction. One major thing issue the university should address if they intend to increase student retention is the reduction of the common curriculum and the possibility of additional degrees.
Do you think sophomores should be required to live on campus?
No
Sophomores should have the right to live off-campus if they so choose. Whether it is a matter of financial issues or a personal choice to live in the city itself, the school should allow them that freedom. While it is true that living on campus makes it easier for students to get involved within the school, it is not an issue that should be forced onto students.
Should Common Curriculum requirements be revised?
Yes
The common curriculum inhibits some students from ever being able to do extensive research on their field of study. If anything the common curriculum should be reduced, but it would not hurt the administration to consider replacing 3 hrs of religion and 3 hrs of philosophy with an alternative subject area.
Is campus safety being adequately addressed?
Yes
The university police do a wonderful job of being active responders to any concerns or offenses brought to them on campus. They are consistently visible and very effective in practicing community policing in which they frequently interact with students in a non-confrontational manner.
Should sustainability be promoted more on campus?
Yes
The concept of sustainability has been merely entertained rather than taken as a serious concept here on Loyola's campus. The sustainability garden is a great symbol for our desire to be a more sustainable campus but hardly stands as a considerable effort to actually become more sustainable. Efforts for composting, a larger garden and better waste management would show at least an effort to become more sustainable.
Is Dining Services sufficiently confronting overcrowding in the Orleans Room?
Yes
Dining services has expanded seating to maximum capacity as well as adding the O.R.-to-go option in an effort to combat the growing enrollment within a limited space. In the future it would be wise to designate a larger area for dining but given the current circumstances, dining services has done the best it can.
Does SGA's current budget allocations process adequately serve the students?
No
The process is not easy to understand, nor are the rules and regulations concerning actually getting awarded funds from SGA. Many groups have found this to be a major burden when trying to get money for their organizations activities, and in some cases it has even stalled the activities of student organizations. The process needs to be clearer and consist of less red tape so that organizations and other student clubs and groups are no longer left out to dry.
Is Student Health sufficiently meeting campus needs?
No
The quality of service is often called into question, and there are many instances in which the head nurse is not available to help. Hours of operation are also very limited and not very conducive to residential students.
Would a Sodexo workers' union benefit Loyola?
No Answer
Kate Gremillion
Mass communication sophomore
Is Loyola adequately addressing the issue of retention?
Yes
Do you think sophomores should be required to live on campus?
No
Should Common Curriculum requirements be revised?
Yes
Is campus safety being adequately addressed?
No
Should sustainability be promoted more on campus?
Yes
Is Dining Services sufficiently confronting overcrowding in the Orleans Room?
No
Does SGA's current budget allocations process adequately serve the students?
No
Is Student Health sufficiently meeting campus needs?
No
Would a Sodexo workers' union benefit Loyola?
No
While I am in complete support of the Sodexo worker's union, I don't believe the union will directly benefit Loyola's student body. The union will be of great benefit to the workers, but the university will not gain or lose from the formation of a union by the workers.
John Valdespino
Music junior
Is Loyola adequately addressing the issue of retention?
Yes
It's above average. Good Job, Loyola.
Do you think sophomores should be required to live on campus?
No answer
I believe people should make personal choices for themselves, but that is just my opinion.
Should Common Curriculum requirements be revised?
Yes
I have no problem with myself, but there are obviously people who have. Their problems need to be heard and addressed.
Is campus safety being adequately addressed?
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