the Penn State-Behrend
FEBRUARY 20, 1986
Faculty Council (liscusses hot topics
by Paula Maus
Collegian Editor
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Faculty Council met
and discussed some hot topics regarding Behrend
students and faculty.
The Faculty Council acts as the informational and
legislative body for faculty decisions affecting
various avenues of academic and student life at
Behrend. _The Council recommends action to the
Provost for implementation.
Wednesday's meeting included the discussion of
some controversial topics including: a procedure for
implementing merit scholarships for Behrend
students, a review of University policy on classroom
conduct and attendance, reorganization of divisions,
and a review on suggested improvements in the selec
tion process for the Faculty Research Award.
Board of Trustees responds to apartheid
University Park; PA--The Penn
sylvania State University Board of
Trustees aproved the creation of
an Apartheid Responses Advisory
Committee and endorsed three
additional initiatives to
demonstrate opposition to "the
repressive apartheid regime in
South Africa," on Jan. 18.
The initiatives. were contained
in a resolution that was passed
unanimously '
by the board after
much discussion. The ad-hoc
committee drafting the resolution
consisted of Trustees Jesse
Arnelle, 'Howard Beaver,-Samuel
Breene, Mirian Coppersmith;
Lloyd Huck, -Lawrence Foster,
Cecile, Springer, and ex-officio
members Obie Snider and Penn
State President Brybe Jordan.
President Jordan earlier advis
ed the board that "Our response
to the repressive apartheid regime
in South Africa should be
positively oriented to constructive
change, and it should be" com
prehensive, yet consistent with
Penn State's role as one of the
leading educational institutions in
the nation."
The new resolution notes that
"the system of apartheid violates
basic human rights; its enforce
ment exacts a toll of :immense
magnitude as non-white South
Africans are disadvantaged in
respect to mobility, residential
and commercial location, oppor
tunities for education and
employment, access to health and
social services, and freedom to
share equitably in governance of
their nation."
While reaffirming the Board's
resolution of Nov. 10, 1978
which calls on American firms do
ing business in South Africa to
abide by the Sullivan Principles—.
the new resolution proposes that
Penn State:
—expand its academic activities
involving South Africa by pro
viding education opportunities to
black South Africans either in
their country or at Penn State, by
providing graduate-level and mid
career training for black South
Memorial service held
for two Behrend students
A memorial service was to be held at Behrend yesterday for two
Behrend students who lost their lives in a car accident last friday near
Warren, Pa.
Paul Teasley, 20, was in his second semester at Behrend studying
Earth and Mineral Science Engineering. Teasley, of Pittsburgh, belong
ed to the Human Resource Management Association and acted as
treasl.rer for the Outing Club. He was also active in the McKnight
MethoWst Church and with the Boy Scout Association of America.
J. Torn Doub, a Warren resident, was a first semester Engineering
major. _)eub, 18, was a member of the Resident Assistant training
class. e participated in ROTC last semester and was formerly a
member of the Rifle Club.
Pass:: laers in the car, both Behrend students, Mike Shanshala, of
Warren, and Eric Johnson, also of Warren, were admitted to Warren
General Hospital. Also killed in the accident was Arthur Bailey, 72, of
Pittsfield, driver of the other car.
Our sincerest sympathies to their families and friends
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The Committee on Scholarships and Awards
reported that there was a "need for merit scholar
ships to enhance enrollment in Behrend majors."
The Committee suggested a plan for awarding merit
scholarships once funding is raised.
"There are far too few college funded scholarships
offered to Behi - end majors," said Doug Gerow,
voting member of faculty council and Student
Government president.
According to the Committee, the purpose of the
scholarships is to attract and retain the best students.
The Committee also worked under the understan
ding that the money for scholarships is not yet
available but the scholarship award should be a
minimum of $lOOO.
The Committee on Scholarships and Awards,
continued on page 3
Africans, and by supporting a
positive dialogue with South
African faculty, students and
governmental representatives
regarding social change.
—increase Penn State's involve
ment in discussions about apar
theid through sponsorship of and
participation in educational ac
tivities, such as seminars, con
ferences and public forums in
order to bring about a nonviolent
transition to social justice in
South Africa.
—enhance application of the
Sullivan Principles by monitoring
the progress of companies
operating in accordance with the
Sullivan Principles and encourag
ing firms to act to end apartheid
and to improve social and living
conditions for black South
Africans. In addition, the Univer
sity will consider various sequen
tial steps .to encourage progress
among Sullivan signatory firms,
including consideration of divest
continued on page 2
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Dean Lilley, Dean Burke, Marge Podolsky and Council Chairman
Michael Chiteman head Faculty Council Meeting.
Team from U.P.
assesses mmority
recruitment & retention
by Greg Rathbun
Collegian Staff Writer
On Jan. 13 a five-member team
from the Equal Opportunity Plan
ning Committee came to evaluate
the minority recruitment and
retention programs at Behrend.
The team, based in University
Park, evaluates six campuses as
well as University Park.
"The state of Pennsylvania is
under court order to do better in
minority recruitment and reten
tion," said Jack Burke, associate
provost and
_dean. "We have to
show good intentions that we are
doing everything we possibly can
(in minority recruitment and
retention)," Burke said.
The court order states that at
least five percent of the college
student population should be
minorities. This year Behrend
secured a 4.9 percentage of
minorities—the highest in the
University system.
The" team spoke with people
from all aspects of university life
from administrators, faculty
staff, people involved with admis
sions and the retention effort, a
group from the Student Govern
ment Association, a group of
minority students, and the Stu
dent Affairs staff in regards to
residential life.
"Really what they are trying to
do is get their own house in order
I think," Burke said, "...and say
`Well let's find out what the most
effective things (programs)
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throughout the system are and
suggest that these be used
everywhere,'" he continued.
The Equal Opportunity Plann
ing Committee gives money to the
colleges for student programs.
Programs like the Division of
Undergraduate Studies counselor,
academic services, and recruit
ment rate high in getting and
keeping minorities in the
University.
Once the team finishes their
evaluation they submit a report on
their findings to the colleges.
From there, steps will be taken to
upgrade minority programs and
ensure that Penn State continues
to be an equal opportunity
university.
inside
this issue....
T-1 Carrier links Behrend
and University Park....p.2
Behrend receives close
to $200,000 p. 5
The truth about
Lean Cuisine...
Students fighting
hunger
Drugs in sports p.ll