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EDITORIAL
Black Recruitment 6
Additional Black Faculty
by Chandler D. Wolf
In a recent publication of the
BLACK REPORT which is a
communication organ of the
Black Student Union, an article
appeared concerning Black
enrollment in the Pennsylvania
State University System. This
article, which was a reprint from
the DAILY COLLEGIAN, the
newspaper of the main campus
at University Park, presented an
editoral on the real barriers that
existed within the university for
blacks. The content of this
editoral pointed out in explicit
terms the failure of this
University System to meet the
needs of its minority groups
along the lines of recruitment.
Pennsylvania State University is
compared with the University of
Mississippi in its enrollment
percentages for blacks which is
3.0 percent. The University of
Mississippi is “infamous for its
racism.” Surprisingly, Capitol
Campus is likewise not too
impressive in its percentage of
black enrollment. An
investigation shows Capitol’s
black enrollemnt percentages as
follows:
Fall ‘69—3.1 percent black
enrollment based on total
undergraduate enrollment of
1,129.
Fall ‘7O-3.9 percent black
enrollment based on total
undergraduate enrollment of
1,166.
Winter ‘7l -3.9 percent black
enrollment based on total
undergraduate enrollment of
1,160.
*The increase over a 2 year
period from Fall ‘69 to Fall ‘7l
has been a .8 percent increase in
Black enrollment.
These percentages based on
undergraduate enrollment
certainly would not provide a
complete factual picture of
black enrollment percentages
because graduate enrollment is
not included. The percentages
based on full enrollment which
would include graduate students
would probably be around 2.9
percent somewhat less than the
figure stated above.
While we are on the matter of
black enrollment let us change
the subject for a moment and
consider another important
question concerning the hiring
of black faculty. The present
number of black faculty is
nowhere representative for a
university of this size. Dean
Heindel, dean of faculty is
presently in the process of hiring
additional faculty for the
coming academic year.
WANTED: ONE FEMALE!
Len Thompson
The XGI fraternity, due to its
expanding activities on the state
and national level, are in dire
need of a corresponding
secretary for the 1971-72 year.
If there are any junior girls that
STAFF OF
capitolist:
EDITOR: Rosemary Scanlon CONTRIBUTORS:
ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Lu Ann Berulis
Lee Nell Missy Rotundaro
Tom Hagan Do U g Meda
BUSINESS MANAGERS: Bill Wlhkler
Richard Marx Tom Ogden
Roger Hawkins Terry Wimmer
PHOTOGRAPHER: Dan Durante
Chandler Wolf
Cliff Balson Tony McGovern
Skip L ew j s
EDITORIAL CONSULTANT: Charlie Bussison
Jimßenn Paul Snyder
According to Dean Heindel
approximately 27 positions are
going to be filled. It’s pathetic
that at present, only one of
these 27 positions have been
filled with a perspective Black
candidate.
Often the major, excuse of
universities, Capitol in
particular, has been that Black
faculty come at a “premium.”
It’s unfortunate that this
particular excuse is used so often
as a reason for not hiring black
faculty. If black faculty are at
such a premium it’s only because
institutions like Penn State and
other racist institutions have
denied Blacks for so long the
opportunity for a pursuit of an
education, as well as the denial
of opportunity for a pursuit of a
Ph.D., competition for such
talent as a result is very keen.
The tide has turned and
young Blacks presently in
university systems are clamoring
for the presence of Black faculty
and relevant subject matter. This
has been aided by the pressures
of the Federal government upon
university systems to comply
with federal codes. The
argument which I raise in
opposition to these excuses is
that if university systems for so
long have denied blacks equal
opportunities for education and
now are faced with the problem
of finding adequate numbers of
educated Blacks with Ph.D.’s or
the equivalent then who’s fault
is it but the university systems’
practices, that is now a problem
for college education. Therefore,
it is my contention that if Blacks
must be paid at a premium for
the skills which they possess
then this must be done to meet
the needs of justice in education
for all. The problem of finding
adequate numbers of Black
professors is not a problem
which resulted from Blacks
being unwilling or unqualified to
pursue higher education, but the
systems’ denial of these
aspirations. Therefore the only
alternative is that the university
system “pay” for its mistake.
In conclusion, so much more
needs to be done by this
university to rectify the mistakes
of the past. If Capitol really
wants to live up to its
fundamental philosophy, of
innovative programs it should
indeed take the lead within the
Penn State system for correcting
the mistakes of the past, in
particular the inequality of
Black recruitment and hiring of
Black faculty.
would like to volunteer their
secretarial know-how, please
contact Len Thompson, at
944-9751.
To offer a small incentive,
most of next year’s members are
single.
THE CAPITOLIST
YOUR NEXT DOOR
STRAN6ER
by Luann Berulis
When I started to write this
article, I was going to criticize
Capitol Campus security, but the
longer I thought about it and the
more people I talked with, my
opinion changed. This article is
in reference to the larcenies
which have occurred in the
dorm, the latest in Wrisberg
Hall-which is still a mystery to
all, including myself. From what
has happened, nothing is
impossible—or so it seems.
To refresh your memories of
this incident or if some of you
have not heard of what
happened I will remind you. The
television consoles from the first
and second floors of Wrisberg
Hall were taken sometime during
the early morning hours of May
2, 1971. The astonishing thing
was that no one even heard
anything. Is the reason for this
apathy or what? It is hard to
believe that these two items
were removed without any
noise. But if the girl next door
stamps down the hall, Hail
Columbia, you want carpeting
because you can’t study.
Another thing I heard was
that some people were seen in
this dorm the evening before the
incident. Weren’t any of you
worried or at least curious that
strange people were in your
dorm at three-thirty in the
morning? Aren’t there any
restrictions to your twenty-four
hour open house?
I don’t think that all the
blame is to be placed on the
students though. I think the
university should make a few
additions to their security staff,
especially at three-thirty in the
morning. The ad budding is
guarded at this hour. Don’t the
students rate? Is the university
waiting for someone to be
attacked? After all the theft was
in the girls’ dorm. Why can’t the
school hire a few students, if
necessary, to be on duty at these
early hours, just in case? If not
students, then regular guards.
This article may seem a bit
presumptuous but, as the saying
goes, isn’t it better to be safe
than sorry? You students better
get on the ball and watch who
you let into the dorms. Is in fact
apathy being carried too far? Is
the reason you don’t report
strangers that too many people
are strangers? Is the student next
door to you a next door
neighbor or a next door
stranger?
EDET “ MDET
Scholarship
Capitol Campus has received
a grant of $750.00 from the
Alcoa Foundation. This is to be
used to support one student in
either EDET or MDET for the
school year 1971-1972.
A committee has been
formed to screen applicants and
select an awardee. This
committee desires to receive
application from all students
who feel that their scholarship
and/or need for financial
assistance warrants their being
considered for this award. A
tentative deadline of May 20th
has been established for
receiving applications.
Those interested in being
considered should make
application at office suite
W-360. Further information may
be obtained from Dr. R.T.
Brown in W-360A. Students who
have previously completed
application for the All
University Scholarships need not
resubmit a form as they will be
automatically considered.
Announcement of the award
is expected in early June.
L.A. Limerick»
The D.C. police had a treat
Busting kids for walking the street.
It’s true that their job
Was to break up the mob,
But I should think they
could be more discreet.
Some say SGA is a rot.
Some will agree, others not
But the voting is done
The winners have won
So work with them
they s re all that we’ve got.
A G-man at a fine university
Put an end to all his adversity.
With sheer lack of prudence,
Instead of spying on students,
He shot them—
and ended subversity.
A peculiar bird is the pelican.
His beak holds more than
his bellican.
He eats fish all day
In a startling way,
But I still don’t know how
the hellican.
An interesting man is our Spiro.
To some folks he’s really a hero;
To Dick Nixon he’s grand
As second in command,
But to me he’s an absolute zero
Rural people will say without fail
That city walls make them think
they’re in jail.
But it’s city air that I love
‘Cause when I look up above
I can see what I’m going to inhale.
Dr. Mclntire had quite a ball,
Went to Washington to
give Ky a call;
Told the Army that they’re fools,
They should use nuclear tools.
But Doc’s the biggest
fool of them all.
The President’s gall is unmitigated.
He says, “I will not be
intimidated.”
If he still doesn’t hear
By next election year,
He’ll discover that he’s
been eliminated.
X6l's Attend Natienal
CinnitiM
Capitol Campus’ veteran
organization, Chi Gamma lota
fraternity, recently sent two
representatives to the National
Association of Collegiate
Veterans, Inc. (N.A.C.V.1.)
Convention held in
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, May
The two local delegates
reported that the primary
objectives of the N.A.C.V.I. are
increasing educational benefits
and other V.A. benefits, as well
as increasing job opportunities
for returning veterans.
The convention was attended
by 107 delegates from 16 states
and the group is rapidly
expanding its ranks. The
organization is also working on
the state and local level to help
all veterans receive a “fair
shake in return for the service
they rendered while on active
duty.
The representatives from
Capitol Campus were Len
Thompson and Steve Wesley.
HOT LINE
944-1033
Wednesday, May 12, 1971
Letters To
The Editor:
Minsrity Student
Scholarship Fund
There seems to be some
misunderstanding about the
nature of the ‘‘Minority Student
Scholarship Fund,” which has
been initiated in the name of the
Senior Class. In an attempt to
clear-up this misunderstanding
let me state clearly the nature of
this scholarship fund:
This Scholarship Fund will
hopefully provide financial aid
for entering juniors who
demonstrate financial need and
show academic standing.
The initial emphasis of this
Scholarship Fund was mainly
directed at minority group
students entering Capitol, this
however is not to exclude white
students who also demonstrate
financial need.
The success of this project
will depend largely upon the
support of all concerned
persons. It is my contention that
you will see the pressing need
for a project of this kind.
Attempts in the past with regard
to the initiation of a Scholarship
Fund have been unsuccessful.
This with the support of
contributions from juniors,
faculty, and administrators here
at Capitol.
Chandler D. Wolf
Chairman
Council conciliate
Speaks
at Capitol
Tony Petrucci, Harrisburg
City Council Democratic
candidate, spoke Friday in the
Capitol Campus Auditorium on
the problems facing local
government.
The candidate emphasized
the need for consolidation in
local government to more
efficiently meet the needs of
urban dwellers. Petrucci blamed
the lack of government response
on the present social situation
and compared the contemporary
American social structure to a
set of esculators running both up
and down—the up esculator
allowing a privileged few to
reach the top of society and the
down esculator designed to keep
poor and minorities at the
bottom of the social structure.
Petrucci also stated that the
violence by anti-war
demonstrators in Washington
was nominal compared to the
violence perpetrated by current
government policies.
A political science instructor
at the Harrisburg Area
Community College, Tony
Petrucci faces a difficult
campaign in the predominately
Republican city of Harrisburg.
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