1973-12-05; Central Michigan Life

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Volume 55 Number 40
Central Michigan University
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discrimination in hiring
byDAVERINEHART
LIFE Staff Writer
Affirmative action, going a step
beyond offering equal employment
opportunities, is being implemented
at Central as "an aggressive attempt
to identify and remove
discrimination in the University
wherever it exists," said Charles
House, assistant to President
William B. Boyd.
"Where there are qualified
women and minority persons
available, we're going to take special
steps to hire them," said House,
coordinator  for affirmative  action.
"In the past, we've taken people
on a basis which was either unintentionally, or sometimes intentionally, discriminatory. The plan
will extend a preference to qualified
Women or minority persons," he
added.
Includes all areas of employment
The attempts to find qualified
women and minority persons will
include all areas of University
employment, including recruitment
of students, said Noil Bucklew, vice-
president for administration. An
initial affirmative action plan is "in
its final editing stages," said
Bucklew, and will be released "I
hope during the course of the next
week to 'ten days."
"The principles it's intended to
institute are progressive," Bucklew
emphasized. "It's meant to be a
dynamic plan. It's meant to do
things, to find things."
The Board of Trustees adopted
a statement supporting affirmative
action in August 1971. President
Boyd'was charged with developing
and implementing a program. The
initial plan, stressed both House and
Bucklew, is entirely the ad*
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ministration's doing. There was no
faculty or student input.
House noted a possible objection
to the plan, "Our stated intention is
to hire qualified minority persons
and females and to hire them in
preference, to white males softie
people would see as better
qualified."
Bucklew outlined a six point
affirmative action plan to the Board
of Trustees Nov. 21. One of its
provisions' was for an Affirmative
Action Council, charged with
reviewing the initial plan and to
serve as an ongoing force for affirmative action,
"One of the things we have to do
is keep a plan alive," Bucklew said.
The council will receive and review
studies and programs and initiate
recommendations of change. Its
major thrust is to revise the plan to
"keep it fresh and vital," Bucklew
said.
Employe groups represented
Under the current plan, each
employe group of the University
would have representatives on the
council. Other members would be
representatives from Academic and
Student Senates, House, Bucklew,
and  three  presidential appointees.
"Assuming the plan is out in the
next two weeks, I would hope that
they start work in January," said
Bucklew. "The plan will help. me. I
think I'm going to do a better, fairer
job." Bucklew coordinates hiring
practices at Central and heads the
bargaining team in contract
negotiations.
An analysis of the availability of
women and minority persons versus
Central's use of them is underway to
find "when we've underutilized
minority persons and females," said
Bucklew. Our recruiting gives us the
opportunity to uncover clearly
qualified females and minority'
persons. Then, in." those cjr-.
cumstances, we will be involved in
affirmative employment;."
Camille Zawacki. equal employment opportunity officer, will
monitor the process. Although she
admitted her job was Y'not totally
defined," Zawacki said she would be
"involved with employment of staff
and faculty on campus, from
recruitment to final Selection,"
Zawacki previously was involved
with hiring personnel in areas such
as administrative staff and maintenance.
Pay scale to be reviewed
The leave and benefit programs
of the faculty as well .as the pay
scale, will be reviewed to assure
there is no discrimination.
Meetings and seminars on affirmative action will take place to
acquaint "people who have to make
employment decisions" with the
goals and methods- of affirmative
action, said Bucklew.
The ethnic groups affirmative
action will involve are: White, including people of Indo-European
descent! Black, including persons of
African, West Indian, Jamaican, and
Trinidadian descent; Asian
American, including persons of
Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or
Philippine descent; American Indian, including persons who identify
themselves as such by tribal
associations; Spanish surnamed,
including persons of Latin American,
Cuban, Puerto Rican, or Spanish
descent; and all others not covered
by the above definitions. (See
related story on page 9|. f
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CM LIFE PHOTO BY RICK McKAY
STUDENTS ADJUST SCHEDULES'--Students now have the opportunity to change their winter semester
cla.ss schedules before a billing statement is sent, Changes may be made during the Schedule Adjustment
Period whic^began Monday and will continue through Friday. Students will be billed according to the number
of semester hours they are registered for at the end of the adjustment period. %
Compromise proposal passed
A-Senate to establish TPC
Acaden'iic /"Senate moved
Monday to nipprove a compromise
proposal establishing a Teacher
Preparation Coiujcjl (TPC), voting to
give the council control of teaching
programs designed for provisional
and 18-,hour continuing certification,
but making all council actions
subject to senatiif'approval.
Passed by a $0*7 vote, the action
culminated several hours of debate
over the TPC. Senators had
discussed the proposal at length
during the last three meetings.
Introduced by Provost Charles
J. Ping, who convened the summer
seminar on teacher preparation, the
approved substitute Motion provides
for a seven member council with the
dean of #e School of Education as
secretary and* as an ex-officio
member,. ,' ,
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RIVER TO BE PROTECTED ?-Concerxie& residents are optimistic
the Natural Rivers Act of 1970 will reclassify the Chippewa as a
country scenic river, to be protected and preserved in its natural state.
In order to be reclassified the Chip must meet the standards of "a river
CM LlfE PHdTO BY TERRY DUPUIS,
generally in an agricultural setting with narrow bands of woods or
pastoral borders, often with farms and other developments viewable
from the river," r
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Can the Chip River he preserved?
■ by KAREN STEWART
LIFE Staff Writer
The Chippewa River has long been' one of the students' favorite
recreational spots. But how long will the Chip remain in its present condition? Will it be as enjoyable to future generations?
These are only a couple of th? questions bothering conservationists and
area residents for some time. But sow thofft concerned see a possible
solution to their problems. Perhapt the Chip River can be preserved.
The Natural Rivers Act (NRA) of 1970 is the vehicle of hope for these
citizens, and they are presently Working to apply the Act to the Chippewa.
Under NRA rivers have been divided into three Categories: wilderness,
wild Seattle, sad coiuntry scenic. Attempt* are being.mad* to have the Chip
inspected for classification .aa * country scenic river.
As defined in the guidelines for designating natural rivers, a country
scenic river is a river generally in an agricultural setting with narrow bands
of woods or pastoral borders, often with farms and other developments
viewabl* from the river."
To b* judged as a natural river, the Chippewa must "meet certain
standard* oi natural attractivensss as judged by the visual impact upon the
user and by the high quality of these values. A river, 6r a portion thereof,
qualifying for the designation as a natural river must .possess one or more
out-standing existing values and will be permanently managed for the
preservation and enhancement of these values."     ' ;
The general objective of the NRA, according to.tjbe guidelines, is "to
establish a system of designated natural rivers for th^ biirpase of preserving, protecting, and enhancing the river enviroamerit W« natural state for
the continued use and enjoyment of present and future generations."
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Robert Kohrman, professor in 'chemistry , js working for the country
scenic classification for the Chip River. "I am personally convinced that the
Chippewa River is under tremendous stress. Further development should be
stopped. Let me explain that this law is not retroactive; it applies only to
future developments. The Natural Rivers Act would oriiy have control over
new construction.",
Sending letters to legislators ia one of the best ways to express views on
this matter, according to Kohrman.
. "I would be more than willing to talk to anyone who: would be interested
in working on this important project/' Kohrman said.
Charged   with   reviewing   all and   no   more   than   two   faculty
existing   and   proposed   teacher members   from   each   of   the   five
preparation       programs       and schools. Three students on teacher
developing recommendations for preparation programs also are* to be
senate action, it must also initiate included. Members will be elected by
and  accept from   individuals   any the senate with nominations coming
proposals    related    to    teacher from the Committee on Committees.
preparation, seek consultation and . „ , 	
advice   from   groups   involved   in All members will be ehgib.16 for
teacher   preparation,   and   develop ™-^<*™    w*«    faulty    S^S
operating   procedures   including three   V™*   terms   and   st^e?ts
provision   for    appeal   of   council serving one year terms. ...
decisions. ^ Authority delegated to the-TPG
The membership distribution consists of serving, on * jS*e»A-
requires membership of at least one     Senate Page 9) -' • •"
No decision yet,
by faculty union
a Following a second meeting wltKi an attorney for *tiie National Education
Association (NEA), members of the Faculty Association Executive Board
still have reached no decision about the possibility of filing an unfair labor
practice charge against the University, according to association president
Sherman L. Ricards, professor of sociology and anthropology.
Ricards said Tuesday he did not know what the group's decision in the
matter might be .and "would not care to characterize" the possibility of filing.
He confirmed last Wednesday that the association, bargaining agent for
the 600 faculty members on campus, was considering filing the charge.
"Increasing concern" over the "deterioration posture of the Board of
Trustees, the administration and the Academic Senate relative to particular
aspects of present and future contracts" was cited as the reason for seeking
legal advice.
Faculty must schedule
exams for 'exam week'
Final examinations may be the exam week. This con<&t£61)
scheduled   only   for   exam   week,   - should be resolved by the instru«$t>r
announced   Charles  Ping,   provost. and student agreeing on a malc^Sp
"Faculty    cannot    schedule time, as soon as  possible aft'tfr.th^
student time and expect attendance condition is noticed. Friday of^ekam
at hours other than the published week is open for re-scheduling!VJ-Y
class    schedule    and    examination Examinations in classes 'ffifflt
schedule," quoting a memorandum begin on  the half hour will fall££p|ggs
issued    by    Ping   last    Thursday. same     time     period     as :|^j^
"Exceptions are to  be made only examinations   for   those   cja1s£|os
with    prior    approval    of    both beginning on the hour. i§i§i§if
department chairman and dean." Evening     classes     (cliii^s
_.    , ,, . meeting at 4 p.m. or later) witf-hav*
Ping s action came after a series       ,   .     °   „,,•„„♦;„..„    t  iU ?
b, . ^     ,  .        .   ,    . their examinations  at the regular
of  complaints   from   students,   in-       , ..        .. ,    .   ■     ','
ui, jluuih'?"'^   » cjass    meet,ng   time   during , the
eluding one coed with five exams examination week Examinat4s for
scheduled  tomorrow,   rather   than comblned evening classes (MWY te«
during the final exam week. .     ... .       .   ..     ...       *:
6 p.m.) will be at the first meeting
Students  scheduled   for   more time during the examination .week.
than three examinations on the same Saturday classes will have* their
day during exam week may have the examinations   during    the'"'last
examinations in excess of three re- regularly   scheduled   class   period,
scheduled for another, time during Dec. 8, 1973.
Week Day and^Evening Classes Examination Day
Regularly Meeting as: * 8nd Hour
MONDAY, December 10
11 a.m. MONDAY combinations    8-10 a.m.
2:10 p.m. NON-MONDAY combinations 10-12;^%,
11 a.m. NON-MONDAY combinations 12-2ip.m!
2:10 p.m. MONDAY combinations     r \ .2-4%:in'.
MONDAY combination evening classes .' 4-9 p.m.
TUESDAY, December %
> 10 a.m. MONDAY combinations 8-10 ayijc
1 3:10 p.m. NON-MONDAY combinations '. 10-1$j^bk-
!, 10 a.m. NON-MONDAY combinations .>,..„, ; ?..,,..... 12-2 p,fck,
\3:10 MONDAY combinations ''.*;. ..J,.:", '.g»4$;m*.
VTUESDAY combination evening classes 'j *4'9;p>jni,j.
WEDNESDAY, DeccmkerlZ
9 a.m. MONDAY combinations 8-10 a.m.
l^-lO p.m. NON-MONDAY combinations t.. 10-12'a.iji:
9 a.m. NON-MONDAY combinations  12-2^'.]ai7
1:10 p.m. MONDAY combinations ... > «., , 2-4ip.'mi
W'EDNESDAY evening classes  ,, 4-9 p.m.
I THURSDAY, December 13
152:10 p.m. MONDAY combinations .«..., 8-10*.M.»
S a.m. NON-MONDAY combinations  > 10-1? a.m.
112:10 p.im NON-MONDAY combinations 12-2p.ro.
8a.m. MONDAY .combinations  ......2-4 p.m.
THURSDAY evening classes  , ,.., ,.,,.. .4-9g.jp,
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