Friday, June 27, 2014
What should we do?
My OpEd will address the following issue: Brigham Young University Housing Services should use a fairer method for housing registration. Therefore, the big question my OpEd is designed to answer is "What should we do?". The current system gives incoming students a date for which they are eligible to sign up for a room. However, this date is not the same for all incoming students. Some have the opportunity to register a couple weeks before others. This method puts students with a later date at an unfair advantage. It is essential that in making my claim, I also propose a more logical solution for housing registration that would give everyone equal opportunity when registering. As for another solution, I am still formulating the specifics. However, I would propose that only a few rooms from each complex are available each day of registration. For instance, on days one, two, or even six of registration, the same number of rooms would become available in Heritage, Wyview, and Helaman. This way someone who wanted to reside in Heritage would have the same chance of getting a spot there as someone with a later date. Such a plan would promote equal opportunity and leave it up to the incoming students to register as soon as they can to get the room they want. To enable the the housing services to see that logic in my argument, it is key that I share the opinions of students who had a negative experience with housing registration and are, or will be, residing in an undesirable facility. Students' schedules vary and they need housing that is compatible with their unique schedule. BYU students hold true to many values, including punctuality. As advocates for higher education we see the importance of being on time to classes and other activities. With a new method, students will have a greater chance of receiving convenient housing, making it easy to be punctual. As a student who has heard multiple complaints over the injustice of this process, I believe that sharing these negative experiences will help me to connect with other students. But just as important, I need to connect with the Housing services. An affirmative, but respectful voice would be appropriate in this situation. I want the housing services portion of my audience to know that I see a need for change, while I still respect them. My stance will certainly gain more respect and consideration as I respect my audience.
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