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PAGE 2 POINT NEWS APRIL, 10, 1970 Middle States Report Arrives News Analysis St. Mary’ s has finally received the results of the report of the Middle States Commission on Institutions of Higher Education and it can only be labeled as “ redundent” at best. The report, subject to much hoopla and anticipation, contains very little that every member o f the cdlege community does not already know. Among the suggestions for change in the College are the enlargement of the summer and evening programs and the establishment of a director for the summer programs; the enlargement of the library; acquisition of new science e q u i pme n t ; and the enlargement of the dining facilities. These are the major proposals of the Commission and though students and faculty generally agree that these concerns are real, something a bit more dramatic was expected from the Commission. Steps have already been taken, are being taken, in practically all areas of change suggested, with the possible exception of the by R o b in G u y th e r eating facilities. “ The report is filled with such phrases as “ There are many challenges facing the College. Faculty, students and a dmin i s t r a t o r s have a wonderful opportunity to make the College and an exciting center of learning,” and “ This interim year (1969-70) is the time for discussion, analysis and decision making.” The report also suggests the not-so-new suggestion that the College must try to provide for housing for the College faculty, but states that the present physical plant is excellent. The report also contains some mis-information. It states “ it is expected that the faculty will increase to 65 by 1970.” The fact is the faculty will increase by four if we are lucky. The report should help some, however, when the College makes request to the state budget department. The report can be cited as expressing the need for new lab equipment and dining facilities and should provide additional firepower for those making budgetary requests to the state. En v iriom e n ta l Day A p r . 2 2 by Sh A two day moretorium on pollution has been planned to start on 21 April and end midnight, 22 April. In an interview with Mr. Gene Bowman, professor of Biology and one of the faculty members who is involved in Conservation Unlimited, a t e n ta t iv e program was announced: APRIL 21, 1970 1:00 P.M. - All students and community participate in litter pick-up on highway. (This will be followed by some type o f demonstration, consisting of dumping the garbage in a public place in protest.) APRIL 22, 1970 9:00 - 10: P.M. - Films and Slides (Elementary Level); Films and Slides (Adult Level); Bus Tours; Boat Tours of the St. Mary's River (Harry Lund berg School Boat); Campus Tours. CAUTION! CIGARETTE SMOKING MAY BE HAZARDOUS Budget |F,™P. t) erri White LUNCH BREAK 1 : 0 0 - 4 : 0 0 P.M. - Afternoon program the same as the morning, plus at least one panel discussion, a key note speaker, a guerilla theatre, and a demonstration or another clean-up. 7:00 P.M. - Recap the days activities; Speaker - Possibly a memb e r o f the State Legislature; Panel Discussion. The above agenda is only a rought draft of the final, fast-moving one which will be followed those two days. Some of the biology students have been working with faculty, administrative members, community representatives, and State representatives in an effort to prepare for the moritoreum, but they need the support of the rest of the college communi ty. Any students interested should contact either Dr. Baxter, or Mr. Damon. The project needs interested students from all majors. Senate ( F rom p. 1) the larger community. Given the traditional commitments of universities to truth and justice, I would hope that the members of the college would work toward the realization of those purposes. Further, I would hope that they would do so in a spirit o f reason, civility, charity and strong courage.” STUDENT SENATE COMMENTS Sen. Robin Guyther who abstained in the Student Senate voting replied: ‘ ‘ Phi losophi cal ly and idealistically it was a nice idea - but the reason I opposed it in discussion was because I was concerned about the ramifications with the outside community. In light of the fact that the outside community has a less favorable opinion of the college and Vista. Because of the unfavorable opinion in the county toward Vista, concerning recent racial disturbances, this move may put the col lege in an unfavorable light.” President of the Student Senate, Richard Wolford commented on the following question. Do you think this was an unwise move by student senate? He replied: “ No. The Student Government has been too inactive in community problems. This proposal was an opportunity to allow the S t u d e n t G o v e r nme n t A s s o c i a t i o n to help communicate the problems which people in this county are faced with.” next year and is exspecting an enrollment increase of about 200 next year, should not have to operate with limited laboratory equipment and only two new faculty members, which is how the situation stands for next year. This week, Dr. Jackson has written to the governor and va r i ous s tate off icial s requesting that the request be reconsidered. The $28,000 request, small by comparison to other state colleges, was originally voted down by the state legislature. Dr. Jackson said he was surprised and dissapointed by this move. T i l l . • point news Ed itor-in-C hief Susan Gay Brooker Assistant E d ito r Terry Snyder Advisor Dr. Ralph C. Baxter News E d ito r ..........Robin Guyther News S ta f f ............Marty Waldorf Elaine Salomon Feature E d ito r ..........Sherri White Feature Writers . . .Sherry Smoot Joyce Maus Sports E d ito r .................Don Cusic Terri O'Shea Photographer . . . . Frazer Bishop Pro o fre a d e r.............. Beth Morgan Corresponding Sec. Harriet Fox Layout ................. Lucy Barbour Cartoonist . . .Dottie McDonough The opinions expressed in this newspaper are not necessarily those of the Board of Trustees, Administration or the Faculty.
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FullText | PAGE 2 POINT NEWS APRIL, 10, 1970 Middle States Report Arrives News Analysis St. Mary’ s has finally received the results of the report of the Middle States Commission on Institutions of Higher Education and it can only be labeled as “ redundent” at best. The report, subject to much hoopla and anticipation, contains very little that every member o f the cdlege community does not already know. Among the suggestions for change in the College are the enlargement of the summer and evening programs and the establishment of a director for the summer programs; the enlargement of the library; acquisition of new science e q u i pme n t ; and the enlargement of the dining facilities. These are the major proposals of the Commission and though students and faculty generally agree that these concerns are real, something a bit more dramatic was expected from the Commission. Steps have already been taken, are being taken, in practically all areas of change suggested, with the possible exception of the by R o b in G u y th e r eating facilities. “ The report is filled with such phrases as “ There are many challenges facing the College. Faculty, students and a dmin i s t r a t o r s have a wonderful opportunity to make the College and an exciting center of learning,” and “ This interim year (1969-70) is the time for discussion, analysis and decision making.” The report also suggests the not-so-new suggestion that the College must try to provide for housing for the College faculty, but states that the present physical plant is excellent. The report also contains some mis-information. It states “ it is expected that the faculty will increase to 65 by 1970.” The fact is the faculty will increase by four if we are lucky. The report should help some, however, when the College makes request to the state budget department. The report can be cited as expressing the need for new lab equipment and dining facilities and should provide additional firepower for those making budgetary requests to the state. En v iriom e n ta l Day A p r . 2 2 by Sh A two day moretorium on pollution has been planned to start on 21 April and end midnight, 22 April. In an interview with Mr. Gene Bowman, professor of Biology and one of the faculty members who is involved in Conservation Unlimited, a t e n ta t iv e program was announced: APRIL 21, 1970 1:00 P.M. - All students and community participate in litter pick-up on highway. (This will be followed by some type o f demonstration, consisting of dumping the garbage in a public place in protest.) APRIL 22, 1970 9:00 - 10: P.M. - Films and Slides (Elementary Level); Films and Slides (Adult Level); Bus Tours; Boat Tours of the St. Mary's River (Harry Lund berg School Boat); Campus Tours. CAUTION! CIGARETTE SMOKING MAY BE HAZARDOUS Budget |F,™P. t) erri White LUNCH BREAK 1 : 0 0 - 4 : 0 0 P.M. - Afternoon program the same as the morning, plus at least one panel discussion, a key note speaker, a guerilla theatre, and a demonstration or another clean-up. 7:00 P.M. - Recap the days activities; Speaker - Possibly a memb e r o f the State Legislature; Panel Discussion. The above agenda is only a rought draft of the final, fast-moving one which will be followed those two days. Some of the biology students have been working with faculty, administrative members, community representatives, and State representatives in an effort to prepare for the moritoreum, but they need the support of the rest of the college communi ty. Any students interested should contact either Dr. Baxter, or Mr. Damon. The project needs interested students from all majors. Senate ( F rom p. 1) the larger community. Given the traditional commitments of universities to truth and justice, I would hope that the members of the college would work toward the realization of those purposes. Further, I would hope that they would do so in a spirit o f reason, civility, charity and strong courage.” STUDENT SENATE COMMENTS Sen. Robin Guyther who abstained in the Student Senate voting replied: ‘ ‘ Phi losophi cal ly and idealistically it was a nice idea - but the reason I opposed it in discussion was because I was concerned about the ramifications with the outside community. In light of the fact that the outside community has a less favorable opinion of the college and Vista. Because of the unfavorable opinion in the county toward Vista, concerning recent racial disturbances, this move may put the col lege in an unfavorable light.” President of the Student Senate, Richard Wolford commented on the following question. Do you think this was an unwise move by student senate? He replied: “ No. The Student Government has been too inactive in community problems. This proposal was an opportunity to allow the S t u d e n t G o v e r nme n t A s s o c i a t i o n to help communicate the problems which people in this county are faced with.” next year and is exspecting an enrollment increase of about 200 next year, should not have to operate with limited laboratory equipment and only two new faculty members, which is how the situation stands for next year. This week, Dr. Jackson has written to the governor and va r i ous s tate off icial s requesting that the request be reconsidered. The $28,000 request, small by comparison to other state colleges, was originally voted down by the state legislature. Dr. Jackson said he was surprised and dissapointed by this move. T i l l . • point news Ed itor-in-C hief Susan Gay Brooker Assistant E d ito r Terry Snyder Advisor Dr. Ralph C. Baxter News E d ito r ..........Robin Guyther News S ta f f ............Marty Waldorf Elaine Salomon Feature E d ito r ..........Sherri White Feature Writers . . .Sherry Smoot Joyce Maus Sports E d ito r .................Don Cusic Terri O'Shea Photographer . . . . Frazer Bishop Pro o fre a d e r.............. Beth Morgan Corresponding Sec. Harriet Fox Layout ................. Lucy Barbour Cartoonist . . .Dottie McDonough The opinions expressed in this newspaper are not necessarily those of the Board of Trustees, Administration or the Faculty. |