1996-04-19; Central Michigan Life

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Central I ICC
Michigan LITE
FRIDAY,
APRIL 19,
1996
VOLUME 78. NUMBER 82
MOUNT PLEASANT, MICHIGAN 48859
©1996 CM LIFE
(517)774-3493
12 PAGES
Faculty concerns
may put orientation
book on hold
By Brian Seymour
LIFE Staff Wiitei 	
In   response   to   faculty   con
corns, a hook which was going
to bo distributed to all incoming
students at orientation this
summer may he changed by the
dean of Students office.
"The       Timeless       Leader,"
authored by John K Clemens
and Stevi* Albrecht. uses examples from works of literature, as
well as historical references, to
point out aspects of leadership
The book was to be part of a
new orientation program, which
was to be implemented this
summer.
The book was selected by
Bruce Roscoe. dean of Students.
who recommended the hook for
approval by Provost Richard
Davenport.
The new program calls for the
book to be handed out to all
3,500   incoming   freshmen   and
transfer students at the first
orientation session during the
summer and then students will
be required to discuss aspects of
the book at a second orientation
session right before school
starts in August.
Michelle Howard, director of
Academic Advising services and
orientation director, said "input
from the faculty on Central's
campus" has led to the decision
to use "The Timeless Leader"
being up in the air.
"We Ye still reviewing the
decision on this particular
book," Howard said. "We've listened to comments during the
last several days from highly
regarded faculty and were still
open to input."
Roscoe said some faculty
members called him Thursday
to express concerns with the
book.   Some   of the   complaints
See NEW BOOK Page 10
Earth Day attracts 1,000
By Jeff Haywood
l l^E Staff Writer	
More than 1,000 people
enjoyed a warm spring day by
celebrating Earth Day in front of
Park Library Thursday afternoon.
Organized by the Student
Environmental Alliance, the
sixth annual Earth Day celebration at CMU featured music and
32 informational booths from
student organizations and local
businesses.
"Probably the bands are the
what arc* drawing people in,**
said Brandi Geoit, SEA co-president and Emmett junior. "But I
would say information and the
people are keeping them here."
"We hope people will see a little bit of the environmental message that we are displaying here
today and take it home with
them." Geoit said. "We hope to
educate people."
Geoit said the celebration
started Thursday morning with
a performance by the Native
American drumming group High
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HOPPING
TOPPINGS
LIFE Photo/Bryan Bosch
Disguised as a slice of pizza, Mark Wilcox, Mount Pleasant resident, attempts to persuade passing cars to stop for a pizza
Wednesday evening at a local restaurant.
LIFE Photo/Jennah Spitzley
Celebrating Earth Day and taking advantage of the agreeable weather, students participate in a drum
circle near Park Library pond.
Faculty Association discusses
non-compensation issues
By Dave Borough
LIFE Staff Wr.ter
The public relations committee of the Faculty Association
sponsored a discussion for its
members about non-compensation issues on its contract.
Although the* meeting was
advertised as an "open discussion" and a flier about the meeting was sent to CM LIFE, a CM
LIFE reporter was informed the
meeting was closed.
Mary Senter, professor of sociology and president-elect of" the
Faculty  Association,   met   with
CM LIFE alter the meeting con
eluded.
Senter said faculty members
were able to discuss concerns on
non-compensation issues prior
to the bargaining process.
According to Senter, the items
discussed included reorganization of academic departments,
calenders and class scheduling
and changes in faculty work life.
The ways each of these items are
worded in the existing contract
also was discussed in the meeting
"The current contract we have
is very modern, it provides a lot
of flexibility and protection,"
Senter said. "Almost three years
ago we anticipated these discussions and it is important to see
how the current contract deals
with these issues before we
approach the future contract."
The discussion on reorganization was about ways to organize
the academic department structure. There is a task force look
ing at these issues, she said.
The contract states calenders
and class scheduling must be
bargained. The administration
cannot impose these issues on
the faculty, she said.
Lastly, the group discussed
changes in faculty work life,
reward   systems   and    how   the
Candidates prepare
for upcoming Faculty
Association election
By Eric J. Greene
LIFE Staff Writer	
Seven faculty members are
running for four open Faculty
Association officer positions,
while 18 others vie for nine
open spots on the FA Board of
Directors.
Elections are from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. All
CMU faculty can vote in the
Lower Level Lobby of the Bovee
University Center. Terms will
begin July 1.
President-elect, secretary,
treasurer and membership officer are elected by the faculty at
large. The Board of Directors,
which contains representatives
from different colleges and
interest units on campus, are
elected by members of those colleges or units.
Those running for president
commit to a three-year stint,
but only one year as president.
On July 1, the President Mary
Lou Aylor, professor of teacher
education and professional
development, will become past-
president and President-elect
Mary Senter, professor of sociology, will become president.
The president-elect will serve
tor one year, as an understudy
to the president. On July 1,
1997, that person will become
president.
Raymond Cox, professor of
finance, is one of two running
for president-elect. Cox has
taught at CMU since 1984, has
served on the FA Board of
Directors and is one of eight
members on the FA contract-
bargaining team.
**I have no special agenda/* he
said. "My intent is to serve the
Faculty Association and be an
advocate for faculty concerns."
David Smith, associate professor of religion, is also running. He's been with CMU since
1987 and has served on the FA
Board of Directors.
The one-year term of secretary is up for grabs to two candidates.
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current     contract     deals
these issues, she said.
The meetings provide faculty
with information and provide
them with a chance to voice concerns and clarify questions,
Senter said. They also can make
statements of aspirations and
express feelings and opinions,
she said.
She added the Faculty
Association's   bargaining   team
has met with the administration
bargaining team once to review
procedures and basic ground
rules
The faculty has been willing to
meet 60 out of 66 days to bring
the contract to a timelv end, she
said
"I hope everybody proceeds in
a business like manner, we have
a strong professional team," she
said. "Let's get it done."
CMU will honor five teachers at spring commencement
By Jennifer Hunt
LIFE Staff Wnter
Five CMC faculty members
will be presented with the
Excellence in Teaching Award at
the spring commencement ceremony.
Mary Kay DeGenova, assistant professor of human environmental studies; Timothy
Hartshorne, professor of psy
chology; Susan Knight, assistant
professor   of  foreign   languages.
literatures, and cultures; Susan
Stcffel, assistant professor of
English language and literature;
and Karen Varanauskas,
instructor of English language
and literature, are this year's
recipients.
The recipients will receive an
engraved clock and a $1,000
award that can be applied
toward research, development,
or department equipment, said
Kevin      Love,      Excellence      in
Teaching      Award      Committee
chairman.
Love said the winners are "the
best of the* best."
~We feel these are the top five
faculty members whose* support
and commitment are above and
beyond the call of duty," Love
said.
DeGenova   said   she   felt   hon
ored to receive the award.
"It is nice to be affirmed tor
what you spend  such a tremen
dous amount of time preparing
for. It gives me more confidence
in my teaching."
Stetfel said it felt good to be
one ot the faculty awarded
"I consider it an endorsement
from the faculty and students."
she said. Stetfel said she plans to
use the $ 1,000 toward teaching
materials.
Diane Dollev, director of evaluation and testing for Academic
Affairs, said 33 candidates were
considered for the award this
year.
Nominations an' accepted
from past and present students,
faculty members, and individual
departments, Love said. Faculty
also may nominate themselves.
All nominees are sent a letter
asking for names of five former
students and three current col
leagues willing to submit letters
of recommendation. Love said A
recommendation  from  the  indi
vidual department chairperson
and student survey information
also art' considered. Once the
committee has received all the
information, the nominees are
considered candidates.
The Excellence in Teaching
Awards Committee consisted of
five students and ten faculty
members, Dolley said.
ln order to evaluate the candidates, the committee breaks into
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