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May 25, 2005

Few Rules for New Constitution Day Requirement

The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. Sen. Robert Byrd takes the Constitution very seriously and worries that not enough Americans share his passion or know much about the Constitution.

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So the powerful West Virginia senator inserted into an appropriations bill last year a requirement that all educational institutions receiving federal funds offer an instructional program every Constitution Day, September 17. Colleges are covered by the provision and the Education Department released rules Tuesday to carry out the law.

The rules aren’t really rules at all. They just restate the requirement of the law, note that Constitution Day programs can be held the week prior or after September 17 if that day falls on a weekend or holiday (this year it is a Saturday), and offer some Web sites with information about the Constitution. So while colleges have to do something on Constitution Day, they can decide on just about any approach.

The lack of detail was a relief to colleges, most of which prefer for Congress not to stipulate new areas of educational programming. Some educators feared that detailed requirements on how to observe Constitution Day or detailed reporting requirements would make the new requirement burdensome.

— Scott Jaschik

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Constitution Day

I really feel that the addition of Constitution Day regulations is too much!

Colleges are already bogged down, trying to keep up with all the reporting, Campus Crime Statistics, Graduation Rates, Placement Rates, Drop Rates, etc., etc., ....

It’s getting harder to find the time to keep instructional staff educated for what is really important, educating students to be productive in the workforce.

I’m not saying Constitution Day is not important, but after reading the findings of the “U.S. Constitution vs Pop Culture” survey, your efforts need to start back in the K-12 school system. This is where the knowledge and meaning of the Constitution islearned.

Let us educate and stop all the hoop jumping.

Thank You!

Mike Evert, College Administrator, at 2:13 pm EDT on August 20, 2005

I’m forced to say why not

I am a returning student in my forties. At first all I could think of was I am a throw back from the 70’s let’s protest this. Then I was ask to chair this event. Everywhere I went I mentioned this, because I had to learn the preamble by heart in the 5th grade. So many people young and old had no idea what the Preamble is. I could not believe this. I am happy to be part of this. One of the TV channels asked what are the three branches of government. So many people had no idea.

Something I thought was so very funny in the beginning, I’m glad I am part of this ceremony. Also being part of the Community College was a good thing. We students did this event with the assistance of the Professors and advisors. We did a great job. Since the Katrina saga we need to always remember who we are and what we stand for. Helen Leachmedia senator

Helen Leach, student at Community College, at 11:03 pm EDT on September 17, 2005

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