The Code of Student Life Committee, which consists of WTAMU students, faculty and staff, will be accepting proposals for changes to the Code of Student Life.

“The Code of Student Life is the rules and procedures for students, such as expectations for academic integrity,” Dr. Don Albrecht, vice president for Student Affairs, said. “The University takes suggestions for changes every year.”

According to Dr. Albrecht, any WT student can make a proposal. Most suggestions go through after approval by the committee and President Dr. Patrick O’Brien.“It’s shared government,” Dr. Albrecht said. “[Students] all have a say in how this campus operates. If something needs to change, the Code of Student Life needs to reflect it.”

Although the Office of Student Affairs makes revisions to the Code of Student Life frequently, WT students may not be aware that it happens.

“I don’t think people know we can change it,” Student Body Vice President Nick Goettsche said. “[However], students can always talk to anyone in Student Government about what they want.”

Mortar Board President Amanda Kraemer believes that students should take advantage of this opportunity.

“It is important that students at least have the chance to have their voice heard and opinions considered instead of being dictated a code and expected to follow it without any input,” she said.

Students, faculty and staff can send their proposals to t he Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs by Feb. 29. The Code of Student Life is available on the WT website.