Increased cheating has Academic Integrity Office campaigning By Nick Olynyk News Reporter November 14, 2007 The University of Windsor’s Academic Integrity Office (AIO) has launched its annual poster campaign at a time when increasing academic offenses has University officials concerned.
Continuing with tradition, a witty placard promoting a central theme of integrity has been embraced by the office. The adopted campaign slogan for this year is “Honesty – It’s a matter of choice.”
In 2005, the original campaign poster, featuring a Pinocchio doll and the catchphrase, “Truth – It is easier if you don’t have to worry about keeping your stories straight,” was the recipient of a national award. Despite the increased awareness provided by the promotions, Academic Integrity Officer Danielle Istl says that scholarly infidelity remains a concern. >> | Companies met with opposition in push for area wind farms By Taylor North Lance Writer November 14, 2007 With private land already being leased by wind farming corporations, surrounding Lakeshore residents may soon see a rise in area wind farms as a means of providing an environmentally efficient energy source.
 At a time when alternative energy sources are continually being explored, wind energy provides an efficient and economical solution for the nearby counties.
“Wind energy is the fastest growing energy source in the world, it has no significant environmental impact, and has economic potential. [Wind energy] is very modular; it can move from idea to commissioning very quickly,” commented David Timm, Ontario Policy Manager for the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CWEA). The CWEA believes that wind energy has the potential for providing up to 20 per cent of Canada’s energy needs. >>  |
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| Int. student rep vote considered Natasha Marar News Editor November 14, 2007 The University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) is currently debating whether it should move the International Student Representative to councillor status and grant voting rights to the position.
Currently, under section five of the UWSA bylaws, the International Student Representative, along with the First-year and Residence Representatives, are known as special constituencies and cannot vote on council.
“You have a population here at the University that is not only diverse culturally and ethnically but also…we have a large number of international students,” commented third-year law student Andrew Langille, who was present at the Oct. 25 council meeting where the motion was presented. “[International students are] 12 per cent of the student population.”
Langille believes that international students have been poorly represented and disadvantaged, particularly by the international student increases in tuition last year. “[The tuition increase] appeared to be a cash grab at the expense of students that make the university a diverse campus.”
Langille argues that the UWSA special constituencies are “a second class of people on the UWSA council. I find that distinction kind of startling,” he said in regards to their lack of voting privileges. >> |
