Editorials Change highlights recent Capitol Campus history By Jerry Trently We've been through more change over the last year and a half at Capitol Campus than You'll probably ever realize. Dr. Stanley Miller has done a commendable job taking over the provost/dean title for the somewhat ambitious planner, Dr. Theodore Gross, who left here last summer. One of Miller's best attributes has been his attitude toward students. Capitol Campus pro bably couldn't have a man at the helm with a better disposition toward students, and Miller is a man who's hallway presence is much more recognizable than was Gross'. After making what was con sidered a controversial move early in the semester, Miller released Dr. Harold Gilmore from the position of Business Division Head. And so, another personnel change took place at a time when Capitol Imes Jerome J. Trently, Jr Executive Editor James E. Fitzroy Managing Editor Kimberly C. Bush Business Manager Sean Ferry .Advertising Manager Timothy K. Hagan ..Production Manager Sharon L. DePalma ...Production Assistant Linda A. McCarty Production Assistant James P. Kushlan Composition Editor Neil A. Myers Assistant Composition Editor Jeffrey G. Shatzer Photography Editor Robert H. Rejmaniak Sports Editor Michele S. Haley Events Editor Harry D. Lucas Copy Editor Dennis Caldwell Janet E. Cody Thomas 0. Dekle Kathleen E. Heraghty Shirley V. Marquet Advising and consulting The Capitol Times welcomes letters from readers. Letters intended for publication must indicate the writer's affiliation, if any All letters MUST be signed by the writer Unsigned letters will not be printed. Capitol Times reserves the right to reject or edit letters to the editor for any material that may be libelous. does not conform to publication standards, or is too lengthy for space limitations. Friday, December 16, 1983 Vol. 18, No. 4 Editorial Board Contributing Staff the entire university seemed to be reshaping its administration. Dr. Bryce Jordan became University President following the departure of former President John Oswald. And again we face the installation of a new pro vost/dean here at Capitol, a pro cess which may be completed next month. Michael Markle Tony G. Perry Donald R. Strausburger Angelo M. Vecchio George P. Yanoshik, Jr. John Patterson, Bern Sharlman No topic has been discussed as much as the semester change. Some hate it, some love it, and some love to hate it. At any rate, it's obvious to me that our students and faculty have not yet been able to adjust to the idea of 15-week semesters as opposed to three ten-week terms. Our Student Government Association has been through its share of changes. Since the end of summer, it has gone through two treasurers and several committees. Its committees have discussed topics like the semester change, provost/dean selection, and arma ment of Capitol Campus police officers. The latter has seemed to go into hibernation, as the SGA has not made any significant move on the issue it so fervently discussed in fall. And then there are the physical changes too. A year ago, the area in front of the Olmsted Building was little more than a grassy tract of land. 1111 11 . 111111 " , Editor; In October, fliers were distributed thedughout Meade 'Heights and Church and Weisberg dorms• asking for student input into the issue of moving the Student Center. Permission has been granted for the move by University Park on the basis that a "more centrally located" facility will enhance student social life here at Capitol Campus, and be utilized to a greater extent. The controversy of this issue is the phrase "more centrally located." A simple map shows that the Multi -Purpose Building is closest to the center of things with respect to Capitol Campus property lines. However, regarding student housing facilities, which essentially define the campus community, the Multi -Purpose Building is far off center. Not ruling out new construction, the field along the Meade Heights path appears to be the ideal location for the Student Center, since it is centered between Meade Heights and Church and Weisberg dorms. And if only existing structures are con sidered, then the most legitimate choice benefitting the student community is the building currently serving as the Student Center. Apparently, officials in decision -making posi tions are in with the real needs of the stu dent community here at Capitol Campus• Obvious ly, better communication is vital to resolve issues like this, the planned relocation of the Student Center to the Multi -Purpose Building• Something must be done, and we as students should have a hand in it. To avoid misinterpretation: Wayne Svetz, president of Chi Rho, has informed Capitol Times that Chi Rho, described in last month's Times as "a Catholic organization," is open to persons of any denomination. ar m Page 8 Now construction crews are put ting final touches on the $2 million Science and Technology Building, while across campus another building has been partially demolished following a fire there last spring. No topic has been discussed as much as the semester change. Some hate it, some love it, and some love to hate it. As much as some criticize the workings here, or the military look of the campus, it must reach for the goal of becoming a com munity learning center, a cultural resource for this area, and a place that will continue changing as do the needs of the students that come here. David Hackman BCT Senior
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