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Page 2 The Empath March 23, 1982 LnUn Carrigan Recieves First Petruccelli Award by Barbara Schaeffer Hopefully the first in a long list of outstanding students, Judith Carrigan will receive this year’s John Petruccelli Memorial Award at the Honor’s Convocation Ceremony on April 17. The award is the first stage of what will become a full year’s scholarship granted annually to a junior at SMC in honor and rememberance of John, a former into making this award possible, and I ’m honored to be the first recipient.” Judith is a full time Social Science major studying Anthropology here at St. Mary’s. She was chosen for the award on the basis of faculty nominations and academic achievement. Judith is a “St. Mary’s Scholar,” which means her GPA is 3.5 or better, and she also received a 4.0 last and had four children, who are now ages 24-19. In fact, Judith’s youngest son, Ken, is a sophomore at St. Mary’s. Before she and her family settled in St. Mary’s County, Judith spent several years in other states, such as California and Florida, and even lived for two years in Guam. She really enjoyed this lifestyle, and perhaps this has something to do with her interest in different cultures. This student, who has “had the privilege to attend college strictly for the educational aspect” had no career goals when she entered St. Mary’s. She majored in Social Science because she feels this major offers the broadest exposure to all areas of study. Now, however, Judith is considering working in a library, or a museum. Judith has supplemented her classroom education with some volunteer lab work for the St. Mary’s City Commission, and participated in the Commission’s Field School in Archaeology Summer Program last summer. The transition from housewife and mother to student is not an easy one, Judith claims. It’s not easy to go back to school after your kids have grown up, she says. “I felt so selfconscious being around young people who are the same age as my children in a class-like situation.” Judith appears to have adjusted, however, and this is largely because of the warm response students have given her. “You’re very aware that it is the students, not the faculty, who are your peers.” By going out of their way to talk to her and get to know her, “they’ve made me feel quite welcome, and I appreciate that very much.” The experience has also helped her relations with her children. “Now I appreciate more the tension and pressures they’re under. I ’m much less critical.” Judith is a good example, not only to her children, but to all students, of someone who works hard and takes their education seriously. Such an obvious respect for learning makes this student a fitting recipient for the award. Congratulations Judith! D.C. School Super to Speak March 30 Photo by Jim Laurel Ju d ith Carrigan, mo ther o f 4 and fu ll tim e Social Science major is the 1st re c ip ient o f this award. student who was killed by a drunk driver while riding his bike in January of 1981. Regarding her choice as the very first recipient of this special award, Judith replied, “I didn’t know John, but I ’m aware of the respect and warmth of those who do hold his memory. A lot of energy and devotion has gone semester. These academic achievements are especially noteworthy in light of the fact that this is Judith’s “second attempt” at a college education. She dropped out of Maryland University after just one year in 1955, for a job opportunity she “couldn’t pass up.” Since then she has married Floretta Dukes McKenzie, Superintendent of the District of Columbia Public Schools, will speak on the topic: “Schooling is Our Business; Education is Everyone’s Business,” at the College on Tuesday, March 30. The lecture will be in St. Mary’s Hall, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Admission is free, and a reception will follow in the Reconstructed State House. Mrs. McKenzie is a nationally-acclaimed educational administrator, a dynamic speaker, and one of the foremost innovators in American education today. Her address at the College is part of the James Garet Burke Lecture Series, which is cosponsored by the St. Mary’s County Public Schools and St. Mary’s College. The Burke lecture is named after the first public school teacher in Southern Maryland, and was inaugurated in 1979 with a presentation by the noted educational author John Holt. Prior to assuming the superintendency in the District of Columbia in July of 1981, Mrs. McKenzie worked as an educational consultant at the Ford Foundation and was Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of School Improvement at the U.S. Education Department. She has also held the positions of Deputy Superintendent of Schools in Montgomery County and Assistant State Deputy Superintendent of Schools for Maryland. Supe rinten den t o f D.C. Public Schools, Flo re tta Dukes McKenzie. Governance Committee Seeks Important Changes by Carrie Powanda Changes are taking place throughout St. Mary’s College. A major variation being looked at is the governance system. “The existing faculty constitution and board bylaws were developed in certain degrees from the situation in 1974,” according to Herb Winnik, chairman of the Faculty Governance Committee. The 1974 issue was a confrontation between former president Renwick Jackson and the faculty. This happening made necessary a distinct listing and sepera-tion of powers between the two areas. The idea behind this move was to “limit the amount of damage to the college” according to Winnik. The faculty was powerless at the time to bring changes about. Another motive for this change was to “limit the influence of things he (Jackson) was proposing,” says the chairman. This limited power is actually two lines of decision-making. The faculty line of decision-making is as follows: the division chair, the faculty committee, the faculty senate, and finally the entire teaching body. The administrative line begins with the division, chairs, then to the provost, those under the president (such as the vice-president of academic affairs), the president, and finall) the Board of Trustees. The problems in this power structure is that these two seperate organizations crosslink in some areas. This led to confusion and loss. For example, changes were made in the schedule of classes. These changes got lost somewhere in the rush and were never entered in the catologue. “There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding,” said Winnik. Since President Jackson’s resignation, the faculty and administration, Richard Weigle included, feels they should “realign our governance system” with “more communication than defenses.” In other words, more open communication between all groups, students included. It will be a plan, according to Dr. Winnik “which takes into account all issues — everybody takes part.” The search for a new system is under way. The Faculty Governance Committee is studying governance catologues of various colleges similar to our own. They will put together what they think are the best features, instead of taking one document as a whole and using it to run St. Mary’s. “Each constitution fits the historical needs of the college at the time it was written,” commented Chairman Winnik. Presently general ideas are developing. These are general principles for underwriting the roles °f various positions, such as president, dean of students, etc. Agreements upon the ideas will be made. Greater detail will be put into the system as it progresses. The new system will be put together before the active president is appointed. This is important so that the committee will be better qualified to choose a competent person. .Also, he will have a framework to build on. The new system of governance has been planned to be approved by the interim president, faculty, and Board of Trustees by December 1982. Students will not be forgotten in the new governance. The committees would like to incorporate some sort of student government into the plan. “Student input is welcome. We will take them seriously because there is a distinct role students must take for a positive health and welfare of the college,” said Winnik. Students are involved but not just by suggesting ideas. Concerned Students Lobby is active in the search for new governance. Basically, they too are studying various catologues. “We just hope to highlight the things we perceive as beneficial to students and present this to them (Faculty Governance Committee),” said Janice Buswell, member of Concerned Students. The idea of a new governance now is best described by Brian O’Day: “A renaissance of good feelings had come back to St. Mary’s on February 1.” Since the requests were sent to the progressive colleges just before spring break, there has not been complete feedback. They have received some catologues and pages have been cited. According to Buswell, “As of yet we haven’t received any actual governance documents.”
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FullText | Page 2 The Empath March 23, 1982 LnUn Carrigan Recieves First Petruccelli Award by Barbara Schaeffer Hopefully the first in a long list of outstanding students, Judith Carrigan will receive this year’s John Petruccelli Memorial Award at the Honor’s Convocation Ceremony on April 17. The award is the first stage of what will become a full year’s scholarship granted annually to a junior at SMC in honor and rememberance of John, a former into making this award possible, and I ’m honored to be the first recipient.” Judith is a full time Social Science major studying Anthropology here at St. Mary’s. She was chosen for the award on the basis of faculty nominations and academic achievement. Judith is a “St. Mary’s Scholar,” which means her GPA is 3.5 or better, and she also received a 4.0 last and had four children, who are now ages 24-19. In fact, Judith’s youngest son, Ken, is a sophomore at St. Mary’s. Before she and her family settled in St. Mary’s County, Judith spent several years in other states, such as California and Florida, and even lived for two years in Guam. She really enjoyed this lifestyle, and perhaps this has something to do with her interest in different cultures. This student, who has “had the privilege to attend college strictly for the educational aspect” had no career goals when she entered St. Mary’s. She majored in Social Science because she feels this major offers the broadest exposure to all areas of study. Now, however, Judith is considering working in a library, or a museum. Judith has supplemented her classroom education with some volunteer lab work for the St. Mary’s City Commission, and participated in the Commission’s Field School in Archaeology Summer Program last summer. The transition from housewife and mother to student is not an easy one, Judith claims. It’s not easy to go back to school after your kids have grown up, she says. “I felt so selfconscious being around young people who are the same age as my children in a class-like situation.” Judith appears to have adjusted, however, and this is largely because of the warm response students have given her. “You’re very aware that it is the students, not the faculty, who are your peers.” By going out of their way to talk to her and get to know her, “they’ve made me feel quite welcome, and I appreciate that very much.” The experience has also helped her relations with her children. “Now I appreciate more the tension and pressures they’re under. I ’m much less critical.” Judith is a good example, not only to her children, but to all students, of someone who works hard and takes their education seriously. Such an obvious respect for learning makes this student a fitting recipient for the award. Congratulations Judith! D.C. School Super to Speak March 30 Photo by Jim Laurel Ju d ith Carrigan, mo ther o f 4 and fu ll tim e Social Science major is the 1st re c ip ient o f this award. student who was killed by a drunk driver while riding his bike in January of 1981. Regarding her choice as the very first recipient of this special award, Judith replied, “I didn’t know John, but I ’m aware of the respect and warmth of those who do hold his memory. A lot of energy and devotion has gone semester. These academic achievements are especially noteworthy in light of the fact that this is Judith’s “second attempt” at a college education. She dropped out of Maryland University after just one year in 1955, for a job opportunity she “couldn’t pass up.” Since then she has married Floretta Dukes McKenzie, Superintendent of the District of Columbia Public Schools, will speak on the topic: “Schooling is Our Business; Education is Everyone’s Business,” at the College on Tuesday, March 30. The lecture will be in St. Mary’s Hall, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Admission is free, and a reception will follow in the Reconstructed State House. Mrs. McKenzie is a nationally-acclaimed educational administrator, a dynamic speaker, and one of the foremost innovators in American education today. Her address at the College is part of the James Garet Burke Lecture Series, which is cosponsored by the St. Mary’s County Public Schools and St. Mary’s College. The Burke lecture is named after the first public school teacher in Southern Maryland, and was inaugurated in 1979 with a presentation by the noted educational author John Holt. Prior to assuming the superintendency in the District of Columbia in July of 1981, Mrs. McKenzie worked as an educational consultant at the Ford Foundation and was Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of School Improvement at the U.S. Education Department. She has also held the positions of Deputy Superintendent of Schools in Montgomery County and Assistant State Deputy Superintendent of Schools for Maryland. Supe rinten den t o f D.C. Public Schools, Flo re tta Dukes McKenzie. Governance Committee Seeks Important Changes by Carrie Powanda Changes are taking place throughout St. Mary’s College. A major variation being looked at is the governance system. “The existing faculty constitution and board bylaws were developed in certain degrees from the situation in 1974,” according to Herb Winnik, chairman of the Faculty Governance Committee. The 1974 issue was a confrontation between former president Renwick Jackson and the faculty. This happening made necessary a distinct listing and sepera-tion of powers between the two areas. The idea behind this move was to “limit the amount of damage to the college” according to Winnik. The faculty was powerless at the time to bring changes about. Another motive for this change was to “limit the influence of things he (Jackson) was proposing,” says the chairman. This limited power is actually two lines of decision-making. The faculty line of decision-making is as follows: the division chair, the faculty committee, the faculty senate, and finally the entire teaching body. The administrative line begins with the division, chairs, then to the provost, those under the president (such as the vice-president of academic affairs), the president, and finall) the Board of Trustees. The problems in this power structure is that these two seperate organizations crosslink in some areas. This led to confusion and loss. For example, changes were made in the schedule of classes. These changes got lost somewhere in the rush and were never entered in the catologue. “There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding,” said Winnik. Since President Jackson’s resignation, the faculty and administration, Richard Weigle included, feels they should “realign our governance system” with “more communication than defenses.” In other words, more open communication between all groups, students included. It will be a plan, according to Dr. Winnik “which takes into account all issues — everybody takes part.” The search for a new system is under way. The Faculty Governance Committee is studying governance catologues of various colleges similar to our own. They will put together what they think are the best features, instead of taking one document as a whole and using it to run St. Mary’s. “Each constitution fits the historical needs of the college at the time it was written,” commented Chairman Winnik. Presently general ideas are developing. These are general principles for underwriting the roles °f various positions, such as president, dean of students, etc. Agreements upon the ideas will be made. Greater detail will be put into the system as it progresses. The new system will be put together before the active president is appointed. This is important so that the committee will be better qualified to choose a competent person. .Also, he will have a framework to build on. The new system of governance has been planned to be approved by the interim president, faculty, and Board of Trustees by December 1982. Students will not be forgotten in the new governance. The committees would like to incorporate some sort of student government into the plan. “Student input is welcome. We will take them seriously because there is a distinct role students must take for a positive health and welfare of the college,” said Winnik. Students are involved but not just by suggesting ideas. Concerned Students Lobby is active in the search for new governance. Basically, they too are studying various catologues. “We just hope to highlight the things we perceive as beneficial to students and present this to them (Faculty Governance Committee),” said Janice Buswell, member of Concerned Students. The idea of a new governance now is best described by Brian O’Day: “A renaissance of good feelings had come back to St. Mary’s on February 1.” Since the requests were sent to the progressive colleges just before spring break, there has not been complete feedback. They have received some catologues and pages have been cited. According to Buswell, “As of yet we haven’t received any actual governance documents.” |