1972-05-08; Central Michigan Life

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were scheduled at dorms beginning last
Wednesday and lasting till tomorrow.
An apparent lack of planning by the
fraternity  resulted in rental contracts
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Omega, the fraternity which distrr-
contract dates has led to a rash
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'bates Mini-Kool refrigerators oacampus.
The complaints began last Wednesday
JL ^ ad in CM LIFE stated that Mini-
renters should have their refrigera-
ors "in the lobby, defrosted and cleaned
It that time (Wednesday- night) or 7011
will
lose your $10 deposit."    Pickups
15 even though pickups for the 400 odd
refrigerators were scheduledtorMay3-9.
"They just, didn't sit down and think
about it," said Ken Barnhill, vice-president of Mini-Kool, from Ann Arbor. "They
saw the last day of the semester was
May 12 and so made out most contracts
ending that date.
"It's usually our policy to end contracts at most colleges on the Friday
preceeding -final-exam week which gives
the distributors time to collect everything. Something like that will have to
be done next year.**
Barnhilt stressed that the forfeiture; «*
the $10 deposit for not returning on time
in the original ad was a mistake.
"The fraternity had no business printing that," he said. "It was not their
decision to make and it's not our policy.
It was just a mistake and they realize
it now." ^
Alpha Phi Omega Secretary MikeO'Neil
agreed  that it  was a mistake.    "It's
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Monday, May 8, 1972
our first year at this and we/re new
at the business/1 he said. ul can toll
you one thing, the contracts are going
to be different next year." *
A new ad appeared in Friuay's paper
apologizing for the mistake and asking
for cooperation.
Barnhill also saidanyone wishing to keep
the refrigerators until May 12 was welcome to do so. Additional pickup days
will be scheduled during the last class
week and students still having refrigerators on Friday will be individually contacted for pickup.
"The students definitely have a legitimate gripe about losing the refrigerators
early," he emphasised.
When asked about a possible refund for
students turning their refrigerators in
early in fear of losing the $10, Barnhill
replied it could be done.
"If students feel that strongly that they
were coerced then they can contact our
agents for a possible refund. They
shouldn't be penalized for our mistake,"
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English plans new Masters program
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For the past three years, CMU's English department has been.'working on a
Masters program designed to teach English at the community college level.
It is a fairly unique program with
only four or five schools throughout the
country offering graduate work in this
field.
The Masters program originated after
Lawrence Dawson, English Department
chairman, sent questionaires to community colleges to "feel out*" the qualifications of English teachers (at the community college level) holding only master's degrees. Interested responses from
the community colleges spurred the final
.decision to implement the program.
Almost immediately, various community colleges joined CMU's English Department to establish the format of the
program.
Clara Moodie, director of the program,
believe  the  community  college differs
radically in philosophy, goals and emphasis from the concept of a university,
therefore, teaching in such a situation
requires special abilities, a certain educational philosophy and specialized training.
The heart of the program centers around
'training teachers specifically in English
for community colleges. It is a 36 hour
degree with 15 hours of English, 12 hours
of professional courses, 3 hours of elec-
tives preferably chosen from sociology,
psychology or history, and a 6 hour
internship at a community college.
According to Miss Moodie, the internship is an experience of "total immersion" in the community college. The
intern leaves the university community
and enters the community of the two-
year college where he has full responsibility for two classes. At the same
time, he takes a class at the community college for a two-way perception into
its structure.
In essence, the intern becomes a part-
time instructor and student in the community college.    Unlike practice teach
ing, he is an apprentice with complete
control of his classes. The only sup-,
ervision is an assigned master teacher
who will assume responsibility, with the
director of the program, in planning the
internship.
"The academic problems in implementing a program as complex as this one
are immense," commented Miss Moodie.
Once a program is designed and the
English faculty are committed, then one
must begin concerted recruitment of student and faculty.
As director,-Miss Moodie travels to
different community colleges and intro
duces the program, contracts internships
and attends meetings around the country
to keep up with the continuous changes
in community colleges-
Implementing such a program presents
a real challenge, Miss Moodie said because there must be cooperation between
the community college and the university
if a program such as this is to survive.
Since the market for traditional English
majors has dwindled, Miss Moodie believes English faculties must broaden their
prespective to include more diversified
degree programs and the community college is "where the action is."
GF provides
many activities
Graduates helpful
campaign
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"Out graduates^otit in the field are proving to be our best assets," said
Jim Wojcik/assistant director of the Development Fund, commenting on
the progress of that office's One-Point Five Campaign.
With a total of $960,000 in gifts and pledges collected so far* Wojcik
said he believes- the office will have "no trouble hitting the minimum goal
of $1.5 million." "
According, to the assistant director, one of the biggest selling points of
the University is its graduates who "are performing well in the field. He
added that people are realizing Central provides a good, quality education.
The local segment of the campaign, which includes Clare, Gratiot and
Isabella counties, is continuing far ahead of the expectations of the Development Fund.
Wojcik indicated the office originally established the goal for the three
county area at $155,000. To date, $205,000 in gifts and pledges has been
collected from primarily Isabella County. About $2,000 has come from
Clare County where the campaign is just getting under, way.
Wojcik speculated the local campaign may realize as much as $250,000
with a possible $25,000 coming from Clare and Gratiot counties.
Throughout the summer, the Development Fund will continue to work
on many fronts including contact with corporations, foundations^ small
businesses and private citizens.
GENTLE FRIDAY TRADITION -
Sondfa Spencer (below) runner-up
from last year's contest took top
honors for blowing the biggest
bubble ot this year. Ron "Red"
LeClear (above) came in second.
LIFE photos by Cbuck Suponick
Inside
Three workers hurt at HPER building. .
Dating future on campuses?? • • •
Chips beat Taylor	
This is this semester's final CM LIFE.
Outside
Today!   . . : .     '.  .  . . • • '•-•••■  Fair and mild
Tuesday  '. ; .Increasing cloudiness
Wednesday "and 'beyond. . .......... >Pos$ibfyrain!!