1986-02-24; Central Michigan Life

              Ellis requests new search
by SHERRY YAEK
LIFE Editor %
Claiming controversies on campus are making a "public spectacle of
a fine University," President Arthur Ellis wrote a letter to the Board of
Trustees Sunday recommending a plan to implement another
presidential search.	
Ellis' letter is printed in full, page 4
Concerned about the lack of communication between the board and
campus constituent*,, Ellis outlined a 10-step plan that concluded with
negotiations for a new president who might start in his or her job as
early as December 1987.
"I didn't think that! should just stand by and not put some plan on
the table that would allow the board to move toward the campus,"
Ellis said.
"The situation on campus is making a public spectacle of a fine
University, a University that is approaching its 100th birthday I fully
understand that the board acted in what it lielieved was the best
interest of the entire University community." Ellis wrote.. *| also
understand that I have a special responsibility to act and to offer a
plan for specific action '
The first step calls fir trustees to acknowledge they agree with Ellis'
public pledge to serve as president for an interim period
The letter also makes reference to an inhouse search for a provost
Ellis stated in the letter the process would continue so "announcement
of the person selected through the internal search will be made in time
for board ratification at the April meeting "
Ellis refused to comment about specifics which led to composing the
•See "Ellis"—page 2
Trustee discusses1
campus concerns
Please don't feed the children?
The visitor here is really 20 month old Sara Freeman. She and she was befriended by this fawn and both were astonished by
her father. Jack Freeman. Mount Pleasant, took advantage of a each others company,
nice day last week to visit the deer at Nelson Park. While there.
(While on campus Thursday
and Friday uxirking on University business, Trustee Alice
Tomboulian discussed the
presidential selection and the
cuntroiersy stemming from the
appointment of Arthur Ellis. In
her interview with LIFE
Managing Editor Randy
Ijoiely, she discussed her views,
ideas and expectior.s as one
board member, but not as an
official spokeswoman for the
Boa rd of Tru s tees. Wha t follows
is an account of the interview.)
Q: To begin, what
comment* you would like to
make to the campua
community in light of
recent development* In th.-
presidency?
A: I have three comment*
First, what has happened
demonstrates the flaw of
rushing through a search. We
didn't take the time in the
beginning to develop an understanding of what we were
looking for, and it became very-
clear of the divergent views
within the l*oard und between
the laoard and the community.
We only found that out as we
went on, but we needed to take
time at the l>eginning to iron
those things out You do not go
through a search and stumble
at the end ln*cause of these
divergent views that we should
have recognized and dealt with.
Second. I think what
happened shown a deep lack of
trust in the board That makes
me very sad. and  I  want and
tie»|M*      wa,      ratr,      latitat      a>«.atl>ai      l.»
restore raltri in the ttaonrd 1
know it's going to be hard
because I have a sense there is
di-ep mistrust I don't think the
Imard has fully enough under-
sttxid the* campus community
unit I elon't think the campus
has understood the hoard on
many thing*. With further
discussion 1 think the Ixiard
ran come up with some strategies. Art Ellis can come up with
snme strategies; the- campus
elements can. ten)
Third. I am very impressed
with ('Ml' that we can weather
Alice Tomboulian
this kind of adversity and still,
when I came to campus
Thursday, students, faculty
and parents were going about
the business of education. I
know faculty are so committed
to their disciplines they don't
let this affect their teaching.
Q: Did the board expect
the extensive reaction to
the appointment of Mr. Ellis
to the presidency?
Ai I'm certain the board did
not expect this much reaction. I
don't think anyone would have
expected this kind of reaction
and not have a plan for
avoiding being in such a
positiein I think the board did
not expect that it would In-
making a move that would be
interpreted as negative and we
had some feeling that it would
l>e positive
Q:   Since   you   wrote   the
board resolution ateaatlnaj Mr.
nilts     tw     -ca>nl>nuai     la.     lha
office of the president," on
what basis did you arrive at
that wording, and how did
the different interpretations then arise?
A: There are two components
of what was written and
presented to the tx>ard on Feb
•1 — then- was a lengthy
statement, more or less a
preamble, and there was a
motion I did not write the
statement, although I did make
a  few  editorial  suggestions  to
♦ See -Tomboulian"—page 11
Board committee
to host meeting
by ItANDY LOVELY
LIKE Managing Editor
Campus c<>ri»lili»i-nts m.u have- .in opportunity tn meet with the-
U.i.llll  eel  Trustee-* Mhilier than  e vp'Ctell
While* no definite it.lie- 1- set. Tru»tee Alice TeiTiiboulian s.ild
Kiielav she plan- !i> call a -|m-ci.iI n-.e-e-t ing <>f the laurel's Acadt-mic
Allair- Commit te -e- le t. in-1 lie- regularly .-ch< elule-ii April 11 meeting
Tiling a nee-el toeli-eu-s the- North Central Accreditation ot the
S« he m>I eif Hum lie >*. and Mu hig.m Mnle-eiilar Institute in aeldition ti>
I he- pre side ill la I «i-.iri li i--i.ii ■. --he- -.ml a meeting will Im- -e-t "a-* soem
a- p. i--ihle "
TeimlHiuli.iti'- .iniiouiicenii-nt loll.iw> ili-cus-ions with campus
le-.tilers Thursdav atxl Knd.iv i una e -riling the- presidential selection
"This (ilea ha- -te-mnii-el Irom my <li-cii--ioiis lure- and the feeling
the*,   -holilei Ik- -aid to other hoard iiu-mlx-rs." she- saiel
Tru-lee*. Kerii.idine Di-nnmg. Margaret Ann Kie-cker ami Mitch
Kehetian s.rve- on the- Ac.nle-mu  All'.iir> Committee
Tomlx.uliun nut with representatives of the- Dean's Council.
Ac.ieie-mic    Senate-    Chairwoman    Pamela    Weaver    and    Facultv
ISee "Mee-ting*"—page 16
CMU prepares for accreditation visit
by PAT IJIIAY
LIFE SUIT Writer
The* first step in CMC's preparation for an accreditation team
visit in April was accomplished
with the completion of a i»J-pjge
self-study
Delxirah Slade, assistant vice
provost    for    Curriculum     and
Instruction, said the -tuiiy
analy/es the l'nivi-rsit> as a
whole- and deals with the tour
criteria inspected by the North
Cential Association Commission
on Higher Education team
Slade- said accreditation is the-
re-iogmtion hv the NCA that a
unnerstiv has met the greiup's set
st.inei.irel>   The-  federal  Office-  e.t
Education re-cognizes the- NCA
standards and um-s them in iie-te-r-
mining fe-de-ral fund allocations
"We- did a self study and this
team is ceiming to verify that's the
way it really is," Slade said
Friday
The University will In* judged
on four criteria its mission goals
statement,   how    it    is   using   its
human and fiscal resources, its
accomplishments in dealing with
past teams' concerns and its
future plans
Slade said the study included
all aspects of the University from
student and business afTairstothe
school's athletic teams
"This is the biggie They are
ISee "Accreditation"—page 16
News Brief
"Responsible Use of Alcohol" will Vie discussed today from
7-N30 pm in Grawn 118 by representatives of Anheuser-
Busch. Coors. and Fabiano Brothers Beer and Wine Distributors
Weather
Chance of light morning
snow Monday, then becoming
partly sunny. Highs in the "20s
to lower 30s Partly cloudy
Monday night and Tuesday.
Lows Monday night from 5
above zero north to around 15
south. Highs Tuesday in the
20s to lower 30s.
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CM irtXJ*m l»aa,ar
Brett  Stockton.   Grayling   senior,   makes   his   way   up  the   Chippewa River near Lincoln Road during a workout last week.
Student prepares for 1988 Olympics
by USA POLI
LIFE Staff Writer
Believe in your dreams is one
student's motto His dream is
finally becoming a reality as he is
training for the 1988 Olympics
Brett Stockton, Grayling senior,
began canoeing at age eight. He
raced in the AuSable River
Marathon,  a national  race  from
Grayling to Oscoda in 1971. Four
years later he ami his uncle.
Butch Sttackton. won first place
Stocktein was the- youngest participant to ever win the race
"Butch is my main partner He
is tough in long races and I like
paddling with him He never gives
up." Stockton said
He   said   much   inspiration   to
compete came from his family.
Recently he won the Klondike
Race, the winter race on the
AuSable River, marking his fifth
victory with his father.
"I wish my dad was a few years
younger. I think he could have
been another Serge Corbin, the
world's greatest paddler. This was
an extra special victory for both of
us." Stockton said
Although Stockton enjoys
canoeing, he is training for kayak
competition because there were
not enough participants lo make
up a canoe competition in the
Olympics.
"A lot of people get a misconception of what kayaking is. The
ISee "Kayak"—page 10