Wednesday, April 14, 1971
Meade
Steve Millman
Assistant to the Dean
Student Affairs
and Doug Megla
Doug: I have heard that there
will be changes in Meade Heights
this year. Is that true?
Steve: Well, in a very broad
sense Doug, organisms which do
not change tend to wither away.
The problem that we face in all
sectors is that our institutions
cannot keep up with the
accelerating rate of change.
More specifically, yes I
believe there will be some
changes for those who return to
Meade Heights this coming Fall.
Students will graduate, new
students will arrive, some of the
faculty residents may find other
homes in the community, and
new faculty may enter. I hope
that in the process, we will
retain what is good in the
program and further add to it.
Doug: Could you elaborate
on that? I’m sure that the
students would be interested in
the nature of the changes.
Steve: As I am sure you
know, Doug, Meade Heights is a
new place and a new idea for
higher education. Not only are
our own experiences with Meade
Heights less than two years old,
but there is little precedent
anywhere for what we have or
what we are trying to do. This
being the case, it is frequently
necessary for everyone to take a
few steps back, and determine
where we are, how we got there,
and where we want to go. And
of course, students need to be
involved in this evaluation.
The first year Meade Heights
was open (last year), there were
not enough students to reach
capacity. Therefore, certain
newer faculty members could be
accommodated until they made
other housing arrangements.
This year the Student Affairs
Office began to implement a
formal program of faculty
involvement in the residence
living program. Next year, we
hope to further refine the
faculty program.
Good, Good, Good
DANCE—Last Tuesday's entertainment was provided by the
Everyday People.
STUDENTS GROOVIN'-At the dance sponsored by the CCSC, to
welcome new juniors.
Heights Next
Doug: What is the faculty
program, exactly?
Steve: To answer your
question, let me first say that
because of the nature of the
University’s acquisition of
Meade Heights and other factors,
the area must be used for
student housing. By this
definition, we are allowed only
to provide student
accommodations and those
essential services which benefit
student residents. We may use
up to ten houses for other
purposes than student
accommodations if those ten
have direct relationship to
residence living objectives.
Included in this category is space
for the community building,
housing office, maintenance
shop, Student Affairs Staff and
the Idee.
Because of the desire of many
students for faculty to live near
and interact with students, I
recommended last year that a
comprehensive faculty program
be established this year and be
continued this coming year.
Doug: How were the faculty
participants in the program
chosen?
Steve: To determine the
participants last year, I sent out
a letter to all faculty announcing
the program and inviting
applications. From the
responses, a list of applicants
was established. The Meade
Heights Board of Governors, the
elected representatives of Meade
Heights, were asked to
recommend their choices of
candidates. Their
recommendations were accepted
as the official recommendations
of the Student Affairs Office..
The Dean of Student Affairs, in
concurrence with the Dean of
Faculty, then requested that the
Director invite those persons to
participate.
Since the original invitations
were for one year and renewable
for a second year by mutual
agreement, those present faculty
residents who have expressed
interest in returning next year
THE CAPITOLIST
Year
have been invited to participate
for a second year.
Doug: How many
participants are there?
Steve: We have space
available for up to five faculty
members and their families.
Doug: What goal is set for the
faculty residents?
Steve: We have asked only for
a commitment to want to work
closely with students-both in
groups and in a one-to-one
setting. We do not find it
possible or desirable to dictate
specific activities. Rather, we
say: whatever you enjoy doing
in your out-of-class hours, and
to whatever degree possible, do
it with students. We try to
provide funds and supplies for
these activities where possible,
but we believe each faculty
member knows best what
particular skills and interests he
possesses.
Doug: What is the assessment
of the Administration of the
effectiveness of the program?
Steve: I am not sure who
could or should speak for what
is called “the Administration”,
but I can offer my personal
opinion as one individual who
has worked closely with Meade
Heights.
I believe that we have a long
way to go in evolving and
evaluating a systematic and
well-understood program of
faculty input in the residence
areas. The whole field of
“living-learning” enterprises is a
relatively new and complicated
business which involves many
different branches of the
University.
As far as the individuals who
are now and have in the past
participated; we have asked for
individualized and personalized
activities, and we have thus
received rather diverse results. I
believe all, however, have a
commitment to make this
campus the best place possible
for students. Many of then
activities have been excellent.
Doug: What has the student
reaction to the program been?
Steve: The reaction has been
quite mixed. It ranges from
extreme satisfaction to a
complete ignorance of the
program or its participants. Part
of this is no doubt due to the
utter lack of effective means of
communication within an area
such as Meade Heights. We hope
to survey student attitudes of
the faculty residence program
this Spring in order to
incorporate suggestions into
next year’s program.
Doug: Faculty residents
obviously occupy houses that
could accommodate students.
How do you view this?
Steve: This is so similar to
many of the problems we face in
this world. We are viewing a
trade-off rather than an
either-or, good-bad situation. My
personal opinion is that the good
that five active faculty members
can do outweighs the possible
disappointment of up to twenty
students. On the principle of the
greatest good for the most
people, the faculty can
potentially affect 500 students
for the good. I do not take this
position lightly, and as I said
earlier we are only talking about
a maximum of five houses.
I hope this interview will
serve to stimulate serious
thought about some of the
“heavy” questions in regard to
Meade Heights programs. While
it is nice to hear about the things
we are doing right, I am honestly
more interested in hearing what
we are doing wrong. Similarly, I
am happy to hear students say
Meade Heights is a “nice” place
to live, but I would rather have
students feel Meade Heights has
been a “stimulating” place to
live and learn.
Wednesday Night
Revele
by Tom Hagan
Date: April 6, 1971.
Time: 9:05 p.m.
Location: Church and
Wrisberg Halls.
Event: The high point of the
evening, a fire drill.
As the alarms go off, all
activities become directed
toward evacuating the dorms.
Those who are doing some
studying (Yes, Spiro, some
college students occasionally
engage in this endeavor.) react
with different results. There are
sighs of relief for the legitimate
excuse for a break. There are
also frustrated groans from those
who were on the verge of
understanding a complex theory,
but have lost the train of
thought, due to the distracting
chiming of the melodious bell.
More than one resident has
been relaxing quietly in less than
brief attire. They rush into the
halls, making such comments as
“Gee whiz,” “O darn,” and
“Shucks.” Some people become
a little more upset. One
individual tries to take the
ringing bell apart, but,
fortunately, he is stopped before
he can do any damage.
Outside, the crowd enlarges
as the buildings are emptied.
There are screams of
embarrassment from two
Wrisberg residents as they try to
hide behind some nearby bushes.
It seems they had to leave their
rooms clothed only in pajamas,
with their hair in curlers. They
are female students.
An unsubstantiated rumor
develops about a clever student
who hid in one of the dorms.
They hear that he decided to act
on the golden opportunity by
taking a shower, since he
wouldn’t have to worry about
being scalded from someone’s
failure to yell “Shower” before
flushing the john. Several
students mumble about not
having thought of it as well.
The Malt Shop is invaded by
many of the temporarily evicted,
much to the thrill of the people
working there.
But alas, in a few more
minutes, the fun is over. All that
is left is to talk about the
enjoying change of pace that
has, for once, joined at least part
of the campus through a
common experience.
AROUND THE CAMPUS
MORE ON THE
NITTANY
SCREW
The Committee for the
Consideration of Alternatives to
Student Power formed at an
SGA meeting as a result of the
Nittany Screw announced this
recommendation: that an
all-college council exist,
composed of 4 faculty members,
and four students, to review
administrative and faculty
decisions. Further, that all
faculty and administrative
decisions be reported to SGA
who will have the option of
bringing them up at the Council
for final action with veto power.
The committee was chaired
by SGA senator Frank Dulisse
and had members from SGA as
well as both ad hoc groups of
students concerned in the matter
of Pat Murphy’s status, and
student power. Passed by SGA.
A negotiating committee,
chaired by SGA senator Tom
Black, and manned by SGA’s
corresponding secretary Mary
Lovelick and other interested
students was formed to explore
the feasibility of the proposal.
POTPOURRI
by Missy Rotondaro
A big welcome to all the new
students at Capitol.
Remember: Today is YOUR
last day to add a course.
NOTICE: Anyone who
knows How to get in or out of
the library please contact the
Middletown branch of the Cossa
Nostra.
Did you know Sessy
Tingleputz is expecting her Bth
child?
Fertility Day, April 20. TEST
YOUR TALENTS.
Is there a Gwangi loose on
campus?
The clocks in the ad building
are finally being fixed. Thanks
to whom ever it may concern.
A.J. loves you for your fears.
What is a ding back?
Bethoven never had to run
laps around the orchestra to
become a good composer. Does
Mr. Bierly know?
Three cheers and a bromo for
the survivors of venderville.
There was a man named McGruder
Who saw a nude and wooed her
But she thought it rude
To be wooed in the nude
But McGruder was shrewder,
and well that’s all folks.
Why don’t they have
bathrooms at McDonalds?
Because Gino’s is the place to
go.
WARNING: Your home may
soon be invaded by one of the
occupants of 827 A Nelson
Drive. This person can be
identified as he approaches your
home by his unusual singing and
his remarkable rendission of
“Proud Mary.” So Beware.
What caused Bob to put his
arm through the window?
George Washington was the
father of our country in more
ways than one.
History Scrapbook:
On this day 18 years ago
Closmurth Cozzleweed repaved
the road that leads to Olmstead
Plaza.
And 30 years ago today, little
Mr. Paul busted his baby
brother, Herkel, for having an
unregistered tricycle.
Who’s mainlining with
Sani-Flush under their tongue?
There is the good and there is
the bad in life. All good things
must come to an end.
The End
ZAP
TO BROADCAST
At a recent SGA meeting, Lee
Levan questioned John Musto,
WZAP manager, as to why the
station was not broadcasting.
John replied stating that the
construction work being done at
the station was constantly being
put off, even though it was
promised that it would soon be
completed. John stated further
that WZAP would definitely
begin broadcasting this term.
The campus is waiting...
FILM SERIES
Next Monday, see “Days of
Thrills and Laughter” in the
auditorium. Part of the Cultural
Film Series, this film is free, and
starts at 7:30.
CCSC
The New New Social
Committee is getting spring term
together! Chairing the new
CCSC are Kathi LaMonaca and
Bill Duccassoux. Meetings are
scheduled for Wednesdays at
8:00 at 8128 Weaver. Everyone
is welcome.
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