Smoking Restrictions In Effect
Smokers at Capitol Cam
pus will be subject to the
regulations of a new
University-wide policy that
James South, Director of
Student Affairs, said aims to
“protect the rights of
nonsmokers and at the same
time provide arrangements
for smokers.”
A University release said
the policy followed recom
mendations to Penn State
President John Oswald from
the University Council. The
Council conducted polls at
selected Penn State cam
puses (Capitol Campus not
included) last year, and
reported there was “strong
support” for the regulation
of smoking in classroom
facilities.
South said the Capitol
Campus policy is “flexible to
a degree, but will fall with
24 Hour
Help
Available
Do you need a Graduate
Record Exam application?
Do you have questions about
interest tests? Do you need
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information? Or do you feel
like you just really need to
talk with someone-but it’s
after 5:00 p.m. Well, now
you can do just that. By
dialing 787-7733, you will
have 24 hour access to a
member of the Counseling
Center staff by phone. A
telephone answering device
has recently been installed
which will confidentially
record your message at
times when the Counseling
Center is closed (evenings,
weekends, and lunch hours).
This is how the service will
work. You can call 787-7733
anytime, day or night, and
you call will be returned.
One of the counselors will
check in regularly with the
service and return your call
at the earliest possible time.
During regular office hours,
8-12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, the
Center secretary will be
happy to take your calls.
If an emergency arises
(like fire, crime, damage,
illness) that requires imme
diate attention, then your
best bet is to consult local
services. If you are a
commuting student, consult
the local Phonebook. If you
are a campus resident
student, consult your Hill
topper Guide for all emer
gency numbers.
The Staff of the Coun
seling Center hopes that this
new telephone answering
service will be widely used
by all students. It may be
especially helpful to those
evening and weekend stu
dents who may not be able
to use the Center’s services
during regular office hours
(8-12 noon, 1-5 p.m.) in
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University
guidelines.”
Smoking will be prohi
bited in classroom facilities,
the auditorium, laboratories,
stairwells, and conference
rooms, as well as in other
areas where “smoking is
permitted” signs are not
posted, South said.
Provost Robert McDermott
will review recommen
dations from Student Affaris
and Student Government
concerning the placement of
ashtrays in hallways and
specially designated study
Scott Durdortl (standing), SGA president, discusses budget requests from clubs
end organizations with (left to right) Joe Pedulla, faculty advisor to SGA: Dave
Kaliazweski, SGA Finance Committee; Greg Weigle, vice-president SGA; end
Jack Henry, SGA treasurer during Leader's Workshop.
_ . . Photo by Mark Switzer
Gerry Achenbach (right), Reader staff writer, interviews a Middletown resident at
Otmstead Plaza about the effects of Capitol Campus on the community.
Survey Shows Favorable Impact
Area Is Pleased With Capitol
By Gerry Achenbach ■
Yes, folks, Middletown does know that Capitol Campus
is here. This fact was verified in a random survey
conducted recently in the business district of
Middletown.
Of nine managers of local businesses interviewed,
eight felt that they definitely benefitted from the existence
of the college in the community. Some of the comments
reflected the fact that Capitol Campus brought to the
community many activities that would not otherwise be
available to the majority of the inhabitants, such as plays,
lectures and concerts.
One manager admitted that the influx of students in the
fall affected his ordering habits. Another interesting
comment was that the students seem to do their grocery
shopping on Tuesday afternoon.
Also interviewed were those not directly associated
with the businesses, approximately sixty to one hundred
shoppers in the downtown area.
Though about one fifth of those interviewed had little or
no knowledge of the campus or its activities, or felt that it
had no impact on the town, the majority felt that the
impact was favorable, that the college definitely helped
businesses, that it brought activities of interest to the
youth in the area and drew more young people to the
town. „
The majority of the comments received were favorable.
Most people felt the college improved the town by making
By Sherry Lukoski
areas, dining facilities, and
public lounges, South said.
The number of ashtrays
placed depends on need and
funds available, South said.
South anticipates that the
serving and vending machine
area of Vendorviile will be a
designated smoking area.
He forsees part of the dining
area in Vendorviile being
designated as a smoking
area.
established
Smoking will be permitted
in the Student Center, South
said. Smoking will also be
permitted in private offices
and laboratories at the
discretion of the occupants,
according to the University
policy.
The University Release
cited the health of the
individual as the main
concern in adopting the
policy. Safety, damage to
property, maintainance
problems and personal com
fort were other concerns.
South emphasized that
Capitol Campus, “as part of
the Penn State complex”,
should be subject to its
policies and regulations. He
Student Leaders
Attend Weekend
Workshop
By Phyllis Schaeffer "
Forty-three student lead
ers started the school year
early when they attended a
workshop at Camp Sertoma
near Linglestown last week
end.
The student leaders in
cluded organizational and
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resident assistants trorh the
dorms, and Meade Heights.
Sponsered by Student
Affairs, the workshop en
abled the student leaders to
meet each other and discuss
plans and activities for the
coming year. Training in the
styles of leadership with
both theoretical and practi
cal sessions was also
provided. Budget hearings
were held throughout the
weekend with individual
organization members to
establish their budgets for
the coming year.
The workshop was headed
by Jerry South, director of
student affairs. Other
Capitol staff participating
it more aware of its history, by bringing professionalism
to the community and by creating more jobs.
Several comments were made regarding concern wnen
Olmsted Air Base moved out, which was previously
located on the site now occupied by the college. People
feared business would suffer, young people would leave
and the town would die.
Mr. George Merkel, Borough Manager of Middletown,
also expressed this feeling and added, “We worked hard
to get Capitol Campus here...and have been well pleased
with the growth of it since 1964.”
He also commented that Capitol Campus students are
willing to help in community projects, citing Earth Day as
one example in particular.
Merkel was not the only one to comment on student
participation in community affairs. One of the first
comments received was that students aided in the
clean-up after the 1972 flood.
From those interviewed who were aware of the school
no disparaging remarks were received concerning the
students themselves. They were described as a “good
bunch of kids and “nice young people”.
a lt°* a t de ? there have been no Problems with the
students that he is aware of.
And one kind lady stated in reference to Capitol "I
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also emphasized that suc
cessful implementation of
the policy depends on the
cooperation of the entire
University community.
Although violations of the
policy can be reported
through the Scheduling
Officer to the Academic
Dean for action, South said,
“Group pressure and co
operation will be the best
way to get results. It’s not
like we’ll put heavies in the
halls to stop people from
smoking.”
were Roberta McLeod, stu
dent activities coordinator;
Marian Krieger, director of
the counseling center; Ed
Beck, counselor; Bud
Smitley, recreation athletics
coordinator; Pat Murphy and
Terry Turnbaugh, residence
Hvina roordinetors: Peanv
Ohara, placement special
ist; and Jim Paul, security
officer.
Bill Johnston, Manager of
the Graduate Commons at
University Park led the
Friday evening session in
group interaction and lead
ership roles.
Christopher McKenna, a
faculty member on the
Faculty Council, spoke to
the group on Saturday
concerning the importance
of student involvement on
faculty committees.
Saturday’s full day of
small meetings was brought
to a hectic close with an
evening of square dancing.
Music, dance instructions,
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