October 28, 1971 MEM= Points Discussed Irvin H. Kochel, Director of Behrend Campus discusses several points at the faculty meeting. Kochel called 'for guidelines and objectives for academic development at Behrend and discussed the possibility of establishing the post of Dean of Instruction with two associates to direct Behrend academics. Kochel Proposes New Objectives (Continued from Page 1) The discussion of funds for Behrend led back to a question raised in a similar meeting last spring. Dr. Edward C. Masteller, Assistant Professor of Biology, asked Kochel, "What direct evidence do you have right now the Dr. Oswald is still in favor of a four-year Behrend?" Kochel replied by reading a letter dated January 7. 1971 from President Oswald which stated the financial difficulties of the University. Not entirely satisfied, the faculty called for more specific in formation and action. To this Kochel responded. "Having talked to President Oswald over • the phone, he has decided that it will be necessary to discuss the further academic planning of Behrend in person. I will be going to University Park for this purpose on Thursday of this week (today )." Kochel indicated that he would probably discuss the idea of inter disciplinary action as opposed to departmentalization. One problem that the faculty pointed out in regard to hiring future faculty was that it would become difficult to ascertain which department to go to if they were hired for inter-disciplines. Kochel suggested that it may be necessary to go directly to the faculty senate rather than through the department chair men. In any case, Kochel suggested that there is a definite need for more faculty input into the hiring of new faculty and even student input. Kochel then commented that "I think we've all got to work together. . .sometimes it seems that we tend to isolate each other. They're Photographers Needed for Collegian Staff N 4. 71. --J 98"no's Picseria.. Free Delivery to Behrend for 11:00 delivery call before 10:30 Ph. 899-3423 3512 Buffalo Road Wesleyville, Pa. We're here to Obviously, we here to learn. educate them. need each other." Questions were raised as to why a non-western professor had never been hired, after_ recom mendations from the faculty had indicated that this was desirable. Kochel replied that after an in tensive search, an Indian had been hired, but due to problems arising from his government's reluctance to let him leave the country, their requests could not be filled and this proposal could not be acted upon. •To offset the isolation between students, faculty, and ad ministration, and eliminate the breakdowns in communication, David Daniel, instructor in history, proposed a director's bulletin to be published either monthly or quarterly. Dr. Richard Tomsic, professor of psychology, commented that "it's very difficult to work when we don't know what's going on around us. The bulletin is a good idea." In general, the faculty con sensus was favorable to this idea, Applications for Students for Faculty Committees Available at RUB Desk Behrend Collegian PSU Council Recomm Proposed Bill of Rights University Park, Pa., October 21 The University Council will report its recommendations on a bill of rights and responsibilities for the University to President John W. Oswald by October 25. The full Council, meeting this afternoon, gave final instructions to a sub-committee preparing the document. It will include a statement on the University and members of its community, a second part incorporating comments and interpretations on the model bill or rights metered by the Car negie Commission, and a third section providing broad guidelines for procedures that might be established to im plement a bill of rights and responsibilities for the Penn State community. Council members Thursday indicated the need for a more positive statement of principles of life in an academic community than is suggested in the Carnegie Commission model, according to Dean Stanley F. Paulson who presided. Also stressed was the need for a seeing it as an attempt to clarify information and strengthen communication. William E. Mosso, Assistant Director for Continuing Education, com mented that "there is obviously a communication gap__ I think the director's bulletin is a good idea." Giersh added that the bulletin" has to be a must - . There are too many misunderstandings (between students, faculty, and administration )". Campus Highlights For Autumn Weekend Clarke Arthur Clarke, inventor of the communications satellite and co author of the film "2001: A Space Odyssey" will speak in Erie Hall at 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 28. Admission will be free for Behrend students with activity cards and $l.OO for other students. Coffee-house There will be a coffee house on Friday, October 29 in the picnic grove. Talent from Behrend and Erie, including "Rose and Carol," will be performing from 9-12 p.m. Admission for students with activity cards will be free; for other students it will be 25 cents. Spooky Strut The Spooky Strut, a dance sponsored by the SUB, will take place on Saturday, October 30. The Philippe, a local rock group, will be playing in Erie Hall from willingness to accept ideas regardless of their origin, as well as to establish the means to initiate positive programs and resolve conflicts in a sense of community and interdependence. Dean Paulson said that Council members do not believe it is their role to draw up a bill, but rather to insure that its development and interpretation be responsive to all segments of the community. The need to establish mechanisms to resolve potential conflicts before they become actual conflicts and to assure wide representation on ad judicative bodies also was stressed. The Council scheduled three New Magazine Lists Available Housing University Park, Pa.—A new student publication designed to aid transfer students in finding living accommodations—has been established at The Penn sylvania State University. The new magazine, called "Living" is being published by a student staff working through the Department of Student Welfare of the Undergraduate Student Government. The magazine, which will list and describe all of the available living places for students, is the brainchild of Larry Moskowitz, who is serving as editor of the publication. Nick Maiale, also a transfer student from the Ogontz Campus, has joined the staff as publicity 10 p.m: to 2 a.m. Charges will be 35 cents for students with activity cards and 75 cents for other students. Admission will be free for those students who wear costumes and a prize will be awarded for the best costume. Movie Dracula, co-starring Bela Lugosi, Dwight Frye and David Manners, will be showing at 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday in the Reed Union Building lecture hall. The combination of the ominous atmosphere of a weird castle, the foggy streets of London and a cavernous basement make "Dracula" a chiller movie that you won't want to miss. That blood-sucking fiend, Count Dracula and his "Children of the Night" are featured in this Gothic horror classis. Free trick - or-treat_ bags with candy, money, and fruit will be handed out at the Satur day showing of "Dracula." Car Rallye There will be a Car Rallye on Sunday, October 31. Check-off will run for 70 or 80 miles and end in New York State. Costs to enter will be 75 cents per car for students with activity cards, and $1.25 per car for other students. Prizes will be awarded to both the driver and navigator of the winning car. THE STORE THAT ROCKS WITH GOOD MUSIC EQUIPMENT MACE ---_'_ ELECTRONICS - 2631 WEST BTH ERIE, PA. subjects for future meetings. They include consideration of the University calendar, a study of academic program priorities, and a follow-up study on student participation in academic affairs. Members of the Council again pointed out the need to have comments and suggestions from members of the University community and thanked students and others who participated in the open hearing Wednesday. A number of the suggestions and comments were considered for inclusion in final instructions to the sub-committee preparing the report to President Oswald. The next meeting of the Council will be held on November 4. and distribution manager. He said plans call for 10,000 copies of the magazine to be published and ready for distribution at the end of the Winter Term in March. The majority of the press run will be distributed at the University's 18 Commonwealth Campuses for students about to transfer here, although some also will be available at University Park. "Most students venture to University Park between terms and at the beginning of the Spring Term to look for housing," Maiale said, "so we felt his would be the most effective time to release the magazine." According to Maiale, "Living" is a service-oriented magazine and will be objective in nature. "We plan to list all the living accommodations in State College alphabetically," he said, "and we plan to review the larger com plexes, listing facilities offered, location and price ranges. "The magazine will be 48 pages -in length with 18 pages devoted to advertising. It will be issued free, with anticipated revenue from advertising covering the cost of publication and distribution." Noting there are approximately 17,000 students at the Com monwealth Campuses, Maiale said approximately 7,000 transfer to University Parck each fall. In order to facilitate distribution, Maiale said he plans to contact the presidents of the student governments at the Commonwealth Campuses to work out detailed plans. "We feel 'Living' will be of great value to the students transferring here," he said, "and we want to do everything possible to see that a copy gets into the hands of each student." 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