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looday.May6.1985
1985CM LIFE
16 pages
Mount Pleasant. Mich  48859
Registration changes affect party violators
by SANDRA SUTTON
UFE Staff Writer
Hill could not be reached for comment.
University Counsel Attorney Eileen Jennings thinks this is a
,_.       .                               ... typical disciplinary action.
New class registration policies will be implemented as a mea- "Violations of the law are violations against the University "
sure to discourage student participation in a possible End of the Jennings said.                                                           university,
rirvM____.,T      __■-■•.!         .a          , . The Student Code of Conduct states that "violations of state or
t,.~!Z Man*gef T.om. Ma_r*.n Mld any students planning on re- local law in a manner which affects the University shall be
turning in the fall should be aware of the difficulty they may treated as an offense under these (the University's) regula-
have with registration procedures. •;->—■•                                                                        '   '     "
James Hill, vice president for Student Affairs, told Martin
that class registrations for students who have legal action taken
against them due to a large party gathering will be held up until
all legal action is concluded.
tions.'
"Publicity and public image is very important to the University. Central is on the verge of being considered a major University and publicity is very important to the University at this staff*
of growth," Plachta said. ^
Plachta said many newspapers have published stories about
the problems with control of large parties at CMU. Another
party problem would lead to more bad publicity for the University.
Plachta thinks this new registration policy will not keep stu-
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citation for a party offense would be seen as affecting the Uni
versity
Minority
center
proposed
by RONALD J. BERNAS
UFE Staff Writer
A multicultural center which
will cater to the needs of
minority students may soon become a reality at CM U.
The five-person Minority
Student Retention Subcommittee of the Minority Student
'Advisory Board submitted a
Recommendation Feb. 25 to
"Ervin Owens, former director
of the Office of Minority
Affairs, to approve plans for
such a center, Sharon George,
coordinator of Student Activities, said.
"The idea of a multicultural
center is to meet the social, intellectual and cultural needs of
the minorities on campus,"
-George said. George is the
chairperson of the Minority
Student Retention Subcommittee.
The center would cater to
minority groups including the
handicapped, non-traditional
students, women, racial and
ethnic minorities and international students. George said.
George categorized non-
traditional students as those
who are older students and
single parents who have left
school and are returning to finish their education.
"We interview students and
professors and found a genuine
need for this center," George
said.
"These students need a place
they can call their own. They
have no place to identify with,"
George added.
According to the report submitted to Owens "the main
focus of the center would be to
concentrate on bridging the
transitional gap for new students and to provide a support
base while offering information and services."
"In addition, the center will
hold and promote lectures and
programs that would teach about cultural differences that
♦See "Center" — page 2
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The tie-dyed parachute that formed the backdrop for the Mayfest stage was torn
from its supports during the repeated windgusts at Saturday's Mayfest. On Ten
Audio em ployee James Baker had to climb two scaffolds to repair the damage.
Officials await University Park grant
byPAULMASON
UFE Managing Editor
University officials are anticipating a University Park
groundbreaking within weeks, if needed grants are approved.
At the Board of Trustees meeting Friday, the Board approved
a resolution to prepare and forward a statement to the U.S.
in
breaking of the first tenant, Aangstrom Precision Corp..
"weeks, not in months or a year."
Aangstrom Precision Corp. is a geological survey firm in
Mount Pleasant.
Cantelon, though, said at the MMDC's annual meeting May 10,
a late summer groundbreaking was discussed.
Gov. James Blanchard approved a $225,000 Small Cities Eco-
Department of Commerce, stating the Board is prepared to nomic Development Implementation Grant Jan. 2 for the city to
grant the City of Mount Pleasant the right-of-way necessary to be used forthe University Park project.
securean Economic Development Action grant number. At the time, the small cities grant was termed by MMDC
The move was the last requirement to put utilities in the executive director George Dunn as significant because it was
480-acre technology park on CMU land south of campus, said one of three necessary forthe Aangstrom project.
Arthur Ellis, vice president for Public Affairs. The MMDC had applied for an EDA grant of $667,600 and a
Provost John Cantelon. who serves as president of the Middle federal Urban Development Action Grant of $400,000. Dunn had
Michigan Development Corp., said securing the $760,000 EDA said he expected to be notified about the EDA grant in 60 to 90
grant is on track. days and the UDAG by the end of March. He has not yet to hear
"The EDA gave us a grant number and it has been described about the grants,
as 90 percent certain." Cantelon said. Cantelon said the amount requested for the EDA grant was
At Friday's Board meeting. Ellis said he expects ground- ♦See "Trustees" — page 16
In Brief
Today's issue of CM LIFE marks the end of
production for this semester. Summer publication   will begin May 22.
Inside
A former physician
has brought a $60 million suit against area
health officials.
page 3
The tenth annual
Mayfest celebration
at Salt River Acres
Saturday was a success.
pages 6 and 7
Generally most misdemeanors are resolved within 60 to 90
days after the offense," he said.   .
♦See "Party" — page 2
Abel predicts
tuition hike
by TOM WICK HAM
UFE Staff Writer
mittee about CMU freezing tui-
tion for the 1984-85 school
year. "If we would get 10 per-
ALMA — CMU administra- cent unrestricted money we
tors were given word Friday would do it. We can't do it on 7.8
that state funding appropria- percent."
tion increases would not hinge However, Abel said he envi-
on a tuition freeze forthe 1985- sionsa tuition increase approv-
86 school year. al by the Board of Trustees as
And CMU President Harold early as June and as late as Au-
Abel said there will likely be a gust, even if CMU were to be-
tuition increase this fall. nefit from an increase in fund-
"It does look like it. We'll re- ing more than Blanchard's recommend it," Abel said of the commendation.
Administration's proposing a      On Friday the Board tabled a
$1.50 pcr-credit-hour increase proposal to increase tuition by
to the  Board of Trustees. $l-50per-crcdit-hour.
"We'll bring in the best evidence and they'll make the
judgment."
Abel and several University
administrators presented
material supporting budget requests at a hearing before the commendations
Higher Education Appropria- package
tiona Subcommittee
Sederburg said he hopes to
have an appropriations bill
ready for a Senate vote by June
15 and.he foresees an increase
of $10 million in state appropriations over Blanchard's rein     the
at Alma
College. It was during the
meeting Committee Chairman
Sen. William Sederburg. R-
East Lansing, told administrators a tuition increase would be
warranted.
"My personal advice is any
increase (in state appropriations) need not offset a tuition
increase," Sederburg said.
Gov. James Blanchard has
recommended a 7.8 percent increase in undesignated funds
to state colleges and universities, but CMU administrators
are requesting an increase of
10 percent before a tuition
freeze would even be considered.
"We would like to do it
again," Abel told the subcom-
Also at the hearing Abel told
the subcommittee he received
a letter Friday regarding the
Michigan Molecular Institute
and its affiliation with CMU.
"It recommends MMI be
funded through the Department of Commerce." Abel said.
"The recommendation for the
supplement is for $400,000 in
fiscal 1986."
However, Abel said he has
not had time to review the total
content of the letter.
The CMU MMI affiliation,
approved by the Board last
May, would allow a doctorate
degree in polymer science,
granted by Michigan Technological University and to be
awarded by MMI in Midland.
City authorizes
Greek picnic funds
bySANDRA SUTTON
LIFE Staff Writer
(Jreek organizations have received S200 from the city for an
April 25 Greek Week picnic to thank them for their help in
dealing with party problems during the past year.
"This has never been done before, but we wanted to thank the
Greek organization for their support during the year," City
Manager Tom Martin said.
Martin said he thought $200 was a reasonable nominal amount
to recognize the actions of these groups throughout the past
year. However, some City Commission members were not consulted about the decision.
"I don't know anything about that (the donation)." Commissioner Don Breckon said. "I have no problems with this,
though."
Breckon said the commission also was not consulted in the
decision to donate $2,500 for the Summer Send Off '85 activity
which is scheduled for Thursday.
The city manager has the authority to give up to $2,500 to any
individual or group without having to consult with the city commission.
"I'd like to talk with Tom (Martin) before commenting on
anything I'm not sure it (the donation of money) happened."
Commissioner Tom Weirich said.
The Greek organizations helped sponsor a Christmas party
for children and also policed their own parties to prevent alcohol consumption by minors. They developed a program offering
♦See "Greeks" — page 16
Sports
Head Women's
Athletic Trainer Deb
Knight will leave
CMU this summer to
take a position at an
orthopedic center in
Cincinnati.
page 10
Weather
Showers tonight.
Showers and cooler
tomorrow. Temperatures in the mid 60s.
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