Hthtetiii Colleaian Volume XXX No. 5 The bands played.. und thi* crowds cheered as if by cm* (luring If (‘publican \ ice Presidential candidate Bob Dole**. Krie campaign stop Tuesday uf ternoon. (ialombskys. Pierogies. Koehler Beer, etc., lolloued a speech before the Erie Polish Falcon Club. SO A, JRC hit visitation By Ann Hamilton Collegian Staff Writer Visitation policy was the main issue discussed at the combined S.G.A. - J.R.C. meeting last week. October 18th. Dean Lane opened the meeting, stating his conception of residence halls saying that “they are not motels or apartment houses on campus. They are an integral part of education, and should be an extension of the classroom." An explanation was given of the three types of visitation policies presently in effect at Main Campus. The no-visitation policy entails single sex dorms, with no visitation of the opposite sex at any time. The 24 hour visitation is at the opposite end. allowing complete visitation between students at all times. The limited visitation policy is what is in effect at Behrend College. The students decide how to distribute the visitation hours during the week, and they are set that way for the entire year. As far as the 24 hour visitation was concerned. Dean Lane stated that he “would avoid it like the plague,” but would not stand in the way ol' anyone who wished to pursue this through the proper channels. A well-articulate Alisa Barbara Kaufman (December 9,195&- October 20, 1976) They told me, HERACLITUS, they told me you were dead, They brought me bitter news to hear and bitter tears to shed I wept as I remembered how often you and I Had tried the sun with talking and sent him down the sky. And now that thou art lying, my dear old Carian guest A handful of gray ashes, long, long ago at rest. Still are thy pleasant voices, thy nightingales, awake; „ For Death, he taketh all away, but them he cannot take. (At ter Callimachs-by William Johnson-Corv 1823-1892) Published by the Students of the Behrend College of the Pennsylvania State University proposal must be made in order lor there to be any reasonable kind of extension. Dean Lane also pointed out that the largest problem with the 24 hour visitation policy is the expense. This year University Park will spend two hundred thousand dollars to finance security in the dorms. Vice President Pond com mented that he felt that, "residents should live in some kind of environment that resembles reality. Afternoon visitation is a realistic proposal to change the present policy." He ended his comments stating that, "visitation perimeters are social perimeters." Resident Community Coor dinator. John Giesmann, remarked that, "the idea of change is a good one. 1 wouldn't be against taking a survey from the students and going what ever way it led us even if it was to the extension of hours.” Dean Lane summed up the meeting by stating that “the educational institution is obligated to meet the standards of its community. This whole campus is a result of what the people of Erie gave to this college. The people of this community should and do have a say in this institution . Think not In Memoriam Station' Road, Erie, Pa. 16510 ing" campaign to Erie Brings "sling le greets Poles consequences .. . Mr. Carter's open foreign policy does just this, and if he has a chance to implement it. the world will be a more dangerous and a more unstable piace." Earlier, at the Erie Inter national Airport, when asked if he'd consider sending in troops, (to Yugoslavia) he replied: “The answer is no. But I wouldn't telegraph it in advance." After asked if he hadn't telegraphed his position in ad vance by giving the above statement, he attempted to clarify his position by stating that he "would never tip my hand to our adversaries in the conduct of foreign policy. That's the issue here." After the rally, he proceeded to the new Erie Hilton for a cam paign luncheon, then on to the Polish Falcons Club. 19th arid Ash. where he began his speech by implying that he knew the Club was primarily a Democratic club. He said he was aware that his supporters were associated with various parties (Dem., Repub.. Independent) and joked that, in the future, the Falcon Club may be able to boast of non partisan membership. He went on to repeat some of his earlier remarks, again at tacking Carter for his proposed foreign policies and defense stances. He added that “The Ford Administration's foreign policy is Is publishing issue? by Kris Martzel Collegian Staff Writer Vice presidential candidate Senator Robert Dole was in Erie for a brief rally with the public and press Tuesday, trying to muster support in this mostly Democratic city. He seemed pleased with the turnout (which was around 1,100 people), and mentioned he had high hopes for a Republican victory in Pa. Sen. Dole stressed foreign policy, and spent much time attacking Jimmy Carter’s defense stance. In a speech given at the Downtown Mall at 10th and Stale, he said: "On the American Reaction to a Soviet invasion of Yugoslavia, he (Carter) has said that the Soviets need not worry about any military response on our part.” "At best, this reflects inex perience. At worst, it suggests that Mr. Carter has not grasped the fundamental tenet of a suc cessful foreign policy —that you don't tell your opponent how far you can be pushed without ad- of who is influencing whom, but those who want to influence others should do it wisely - that’s the challenge.” And - a rundown on this week’s meeting: - T. Clyde suggested that a memorial be bought in memory of Alisa Kaufman. Dean Bainum suggested that a book be pur chased for the library; the entire student body could use and share in this. - The election of Student at Large, between Warren Malone and Becky Hanna has been resolved; a ballot box will be placed at the RUB desk to enable students to vote. - New business was next on the agenda: Mrs. Kennedy spoke about the day school for needy children in the Erie Community. SGA will plan a dance marathon to raise money for the school. - JRC chairman, Murray Markovitz, received a letter from Main Campus concerning the extension of cold cereal after hot breakfast. He stated that the letter is . “all hog-wash” and he will go through other channels to solve the problem. - SUB Pres., Kurt Canano, requested $30.00 from SGA to finance a hayride during Autumn Weekend; the money was granted. Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Unfortunately, this is not the case with the Behrend Collegian. As a matter of fact, we’re publishing less often than ever before. Why, you may wonder? Well, we’re experiencing serious financial difficulties, and until we increase revenue through ad-sales, we’ll operate on a bi weekly basis. Prospects for returning to our previous weekly status aren’t totally grim; we- recently acquired both an ad manager and business manager, William Shanley and Larry Leidtke, respectively, who are a dynamic duo, enthusiastic beyond belief. So, things are beginning to look a bit brighter, and by the beginning of winter term, we’ll be back to “normal’’—(whatever that en tails! ) We, the staff are looking for ward to “seeing you" every week next term, and once we get our ad campaign rolling, we will! Faculty fired by Colleen Gallagher Collegian Staff VVriter How much has emphasis on "research and-or scholarly ac tivity" increased in determining the granting of academic tenure? Dr. Richard Tomsic, Assistant Professor of Psychology, suspects his impending ter mination is a result of vigorous application of a standard that was not stressed when he was hired, or even in subsequent years. The review process and per sonnel decisions involve many levels of faculty and ad ministrators. both here and at University Park and are in no way the result of one person's or one group of persons' efforts. However, faculty standards have been applied progressively rigidly since Behrend became a college. "No one is willing to say" precisely why he is being fired following Spring Term, says Tomsic, but he cites that Dean of Faculty Thomas Fox pointed out his lack of published works when he approached the dean con cerning the termination. Tomsic claims, however, that, “When 1 was hired here, 1 was not hired to publish. Faculty hired four or more years ago weren’t under the impression that research was necessarv." University policy plainly states that evidence of research or other appropriate scholarly work is part of the criteria used to evaluate faculty. Yet the wording is broad concerning how stringently criteria may be ap plied, and therefore allows flexibility of emphasis to meet the “changing needs and priorities of the institution" as stated in the University Policy Manual. But to make such flexibility equitable, the regulations provide that "all faculty members should be in formed by the appropriate of ficer ... at least annually as to (his-her) responsibility to teach, research, and-or scholarly ac- Thursday. October 29. 1976 based on strength. Strength tor peace. "There has been an increase in communication and trade with the nations ot Eastern Europe. These have expanded sub stantially under Ford's leader ship—for two reasons: "First, we hope to improve the standards ot living ot the peoples of Central and Eastern Europe Some improvement has already occurred, but much more >s necessary. "Second, the growth ot trade and communication with the West will give these peoples th«; economic strength which wii: enahle them- gradually, but ultimately- to cut them ties to the Soviet Union's econonn . ' He ended by saying. "President Ford has visited both Homama and. Poland. He has talked with the leaders and the people ot both countries. He is the tirst President to treat these countries of Eastern and Central Europe a* distinct entities, not .is ,n distinguishable pari- :1m Soviet monolith "1 say he should he .men an opportunity to continue these policies.” After mingling wuh the puhiu and graciously samplmu the buffet set up m one corner ot the club, he smiled and waved good bye. then departed. Hanked l>> Secret Service men. tor ihe Erie airport. Tomsic maintains that nothing was said to him l<> change his notion ol the position lie was hired tor until. <>t course, last May when he received notice oi hw termination. Kvaluations must contain constructive feedback, and while Dean Fox maintains that all evaluations do include such, he also asserts th.d any shortcomings might not be ex plicith enumerated, in order to keep the flexibility ol the review process. Might one then be unaware that “scholarly activity" outside the classroom is expected" "1 he Faculty Handbook which every faculty member has a copy 01. clearly indicates the criteria, declares Fox Tomsic is displeased that the letter of dismissal contained no explanation for the decision. Fox explains that. ''There is no obligation when a faculty member in the probationary period is terminated to give a reason. But." he went on. "I know ol no one who left here who didn t know." either by someone telling them, or by their-own inference Since the Psychology depart ment offers a baccalaureate degree here at Behrend. and therefore needs to be well staffed, anv vacancies will probably be filled at least on a one-tor-one basis. Elections Today Just a small reminder that Nov. 2 is election day. ft' is not only your privilege but your responsibility to vote for the candidate of your choice: cliche as it sounds, IF YOU DON'T VOTE, DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CRITICIZE THOSE ELECTED? Be sure to visit the nearest polls on Tues., Dorm students, if you've registered at home, don't forget to send in your absentee ballot. Time is running out!
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