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PERHAPS WONDERING 'What are we doing here?' two students, presumably fresh and Invigorated by their 11- day spring vacations, get reacqualnted with Fisher Fountain. Red Square has been distinctly uncrowded this term as summer students apparently take care of business early, then split to go on about their pleasure. Front photo by Janice Keller. Trustees dismiss WashPIRG proposal By Shaun McClurken The Washington Public Interest Research Group has failed to secure a foothold on Western's campus for the fourth time in 12 years. June 7, the Board of Trustees denied the group its chosen form of funding, a $2.50 tuition tax approved by 54 percent of the students in a petition drive, with more sheets yet to be returned. University President G. Robert Ross recommended the board not approve the collection of any fees over which it would have no authority. WashPIRG, with chapters at the University of Washington and The Evergreen State College, is unaffiliated with any school. WashPIRG supporters were asking for an "assessed-refundable" fee, included in tuition billing but not appearing on the billing card. Students were to request refunds if they desired not to contribute to the Wash- Pirg chapter. Trustees Curtis Dalrymple, Gordon San-dison and Irwin Le Cocq objected to this device, saying they were uncomfortable with requiring students to pay for something they knew nothing about and might not benefit WashPIRG supporters, including Lisa Hedlund (who spearheaded the drive and who has worked in an Oregon PIRG chapter), Aleta Parcell and Dan Pike, maintained the assessment was a very democratic tax, and one the majority of students had already approved. They also pointed out the PIRG would benefit students, the university and the community by supporting research in the public interest. Students can earn credit through PIRG activity; the PIRG serves to expand the university's curriculum without costing the school money; and the community benefits from such projects as the Phone Buyers Protection Act, instigated by student researchers and signed by Gov. John Spellman two Fridays ago. The trustees would have preferred a "positive check-off" funding system: students wishing to contribute to the group would check off "yes" boxes on their fee billing -^cards. Gerpy- Poltett,-froj»-the Seattle WashPIRG office, told the board the most support any school organization had garnered with a positive check-off was 20 percent, far below the level needed to support the PIRG. Pike, asked if he would prefer to be turned down outright or take a chance with the positive check-off system, replied the two were effectively the same. Trustees James Waldo and Judith Maleng supported the students'aims, though Waldo proposed some amendments to their proposal designed to make the group more accountable to students and the board. Waldo's measures included a student referendum and trustee review for 1985 and reimbursement to the university for any cost of collection. But the board turned down both the assessed-refundable proposal and a request for a negative check-off (the type used by the Washington Student Lobby: students check a box if they wish not to -contribute-to-the group); >— r v% Though the WSL provides a precedent for the billing card check-off, Dalrymple indicated he might like to review WSL's status, too. After the rejection by the board members, Seattle Executive Director Kim Nelson said it was fairly normal for a board of trustees to be distrustful on first attempts. She expects more time spent talking to the board members and helping them understand the system will enable the group to make Western its third chapter in one-and-a-half years. "1 think the students are disappointed because they've worked so hard. But WashPIRG takes the long view." Ford again accepts academic hot seat By Nevonne Harris In Old Main 460 his temporary office has a desk, a chair and a telephone. The window gives the room its only illumination. The walls are bare, as is the desk except for a four-inch thick budget proposal—his first task as Western's new vice president for academic affairs. "This is the infamous transition period," Paul Ford said. Ford officially begins as vice president July 1, which also is his birthday. Ford was chosen for Western's "number two" administrative position at the end of last quarter. He has been with Western's education school since 1970 and served as acting vice president for academic affairs/ provost in 1982-83 when then-President Paul Olscamp left and President G. Robert Ross arrived. He will replace James Talbot, who resigned from the position earlier this year. Along with a change for Ford, the job also changed. The vice president will focus more on instructional programs and the instructional budget rather than the entire university's budget, Ford explained. The current instructional budget project concerns about 68 percent of $107 million Western will ask of the Legislature in September. The instructional budget is a compiling of each departmental request. Ford said the change will give the vice president more time to emphasize the academic part of the job because he doesn't have to focus on the uWiversity-wide budget. The university budget now is the chore of the vice president for business and finance. Ford said he will spend time on specific programs, rather than whole departments or colleges, and try to provide access to good resources such as the library, computers and media. 'I want to help make Western the best possible institution," he said. "Liberal arts is the centerpiece of Western's instructional program and it should continue," he said. "No education is as potentially powerful as a liberal arts education. It gives students a sense of responsibility for themselves and a sense of responsibility for their fellow man." The challenge is to find the balance between a liberal arts education and specialized programs that emphasize "something else," such as employment, he said. Ford said he would like to see more links between Western and China and Japan. Such programs "have all kinds of potential," he said. Technology also is an area of "immense potential," Ford said. "And Western has made some commitment to that." When the budget project is completed, he said he would like to develop internship programs and visiting professor-type programs with government and business agencies that would give students and teachers a chance to broaden or continue their own education. Another goal is to improve resources for faculty development, which means giving professors money, time and computer assistance to pursue research and continue to grow in their professional fields, Ford said. Ford said he switched from teaching to administrative work because an "effective administrator can help get things done that they think are important to get done." "I wouldn't have gone to another institution to be an administrator, but I would do it here," he said. "Knowing the institution well will make the transition smoother." •HHHHH tempts boaters p. A Vendors take wmmmmBmm / p. 5
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Title | Western Front - 1984 June 26 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 76, no. 35 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | June 26, 1984 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1984-06-26 |
Year Published | 1984 |
Decades |
1980-1989 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Shaun McClurken, editor, Nevonne Harris, new editor, Daniel Pike, opinion editor, Shelley Nicholl, recreation editor, Janice Keller, photo editor, Diane Dietz, head copy editor, Karen Jenkins, copy editor, elisa Claassen, copy editor |
Staff | Cleo Singletary, production manager, Reporters: Greg Cowan, Ken Gibson, Brian Malvey, Thaddeus Self, Julie Steele |
Photographer | Janice Keller, Thaddeus Self |
Faculty Advisor | Harris, Lyle |
Article Titles | Trustees dismiss WashPIRG proposal / by Shaun McClurken (p.1) -- Ford again accepts academic hot seat / by Nevonne Harris (p.1) -- Western's radio strengthens voice / by Greg Cowan (p.2) -- Campus boarders cheer, train, study / by Karen Jenkins (p.2) -- Kulshan Cabin granted day-use permit / by Julie Steele (p.2) -- Dorms house quiet, mature students? / by Brian Malvey (p.3) -- Underclassmen are few during summer quarter / by Greg Cowan (p.3) -- Parking is plentiful, but not close-in / by Brian Malvey (p.3) -- Briefly (p.3) -- Diversions (p.4) -- Sails and scenery offer a fun getaway, Lakewood / by Karen Jenkins (p.4) -- Taste of Pike Street comes to town / by Diane Dietz (p.5) -- Lectures survey Northwest's heritage / by Cleo Singletary (p.6) -- Weathered halls get fair weather facelift / by Julie Steele (p.6) -- Campus services schedule (p.6) -- Official announcements (p.6) -- Classifieds (p.6) -- Comment (p.7) -- Events calendar reflects broad interests / by Shelley Nicholl (p.8) -- Scenes (p.8) -- Summer crime calm following finals thefts (p.8) |
Photographs | [Two students resting by Fisher Fountain] (p.1) -- Boating (p.4) -- Boardsailor on board (p.4) -- [Western sailing and canoeing students] (p.4) -- [Busy finger produce] (p.5) -- Pottery (p.5) -- marc Fox, Kathi Ciskowski (p.8) |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 44 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19840626.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Format | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
Description
Title | Western Front - 1984 June 26 - Page 1 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 76, no. 35 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | June 26, 1984 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1984-06-26 |
Year Published | 1984 |
Decades |
1980-1989 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Shaun McClurken, editor, Nevonne Harris, new editor, Daniel Pike, opinion editor, Shelley Nicholl, recreation editor, Janice Keller, photo editor, Diane Dietz, head copy editor, Karen Jenkins, copy editor, elisa Claassen, copy editor |
Staff | Cleo Singletary, production manager, Reporters: Greg Cowan, Ken Gibson, Brian Malvey, Thaddeus Self, Julie Steele |
Photographer | Janice Keller, Thaddeus Self |
Faculty Advisor | Harris, Lyle |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 44 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19840626.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Format | application/pdf |
Full Text | PERHAPS WONDERING 'What are we doing here?' two students, presumably fresh and Invigorated by their 11- day spring vacations, get reacqualnted with Fisher Fountain. Red Square has been distinctly uncrowded this term as summer students apparently take care of business early, then split to go on about their pleasure. Front photo by Janice Keller. Trustees dismiss WashPIRG proposal By Shaun McClurken The Washington Public Interest Research Group has failed to secure a foothold on Western's campus for the fourth time in 12 years. June 7, the Board of Trustees denied the group its chosen form of funding, a $2.50 tuition tax approved by 54 percent of the students in a petition drive, with more sheets yet to be returned. University President G. Robert Ross recommended the board not approve the collection of any fees over which it would have no authority. WashPIRG, with chapters at the University of Washington and The Evergreen State College, is unaffiliated with any school. WashPIRG supporters were asking for an "assessed-refundable" fee, included in tuition billing but not appearing on the billing card. Students were to request refunds if they desired not to contribute to the Wash- Pirg chapter. Trustees Curtis Dalrymple, Gordon San-dison and Irwin Le Cocq objected to this device, saying they were uncomfortable with requiring students to pay for something they knew nothing about and might not benefit WashPIRG supporters, including Lisa Hedlund (who spearheaded the drive and who has worked in an Oregon PIRG chapter), Aleta Parcell and Dan Pike, maintained the assessment was a very democratic tax, and one the majority of students had already approved. They also pointed out the PIRG would benefit students, the university and the community by supporting research in the public interest. Students can earn credit through PIRG activity; the PIRG serves to expand the university's curriculum without costing the school money; and the community benefits from such projects as the Phone Buyers Protection Act, instigated by student researchers and signed by Gov. John Spellman two Fridays ago. The trustees would have preferred a "positive check-off" funding system: students wishing to contribute to the group would check off "yes" boxes on their fee billing -^cards. Gerpy- Poltett,-froj»-the Seattle WashPIRG office, told the board the most support any school organization had garnered with a positive check-off was 20 percent, far below the level needed to support the PIRG. Pike, asked if he would prefer to be turned down outright or take a chance with the positive check-off system, replied the two were effectively the same. Trustees James Waldo and Judith Maleng supported the students'aims, though Waldo proposed some amendments to their proposal designed to make the group more accountable to students and the board. Waldo's measures included a student referendum and trustee review for 1985 and reimbursement to the university for any cost of collection. But the board turned down both the assessed-refundable proposal and a request for a negative check-off (the type used by the Washington Student Lobby: students check a box if they wish not to -contribute-to-the group); >— r v% Though the WSL provides a precedent for the billing card check-off, Dalrymple indicated he might like to review WSL's status, too. After the rejection by the board members, Seattle Executive Director Kim Nelson said it was fairly normal for a board of trustees to be distrustful on first attempts. She expects more time spent talking to the board members and helping them understand the system will enable the group to make Western its third chapter in one-and-a-half years. "1 think the students are disappointed because they've worked so hard. But WashPIRG takes the long view." Ford again accepts academic hot seat By Nevonne Harris In Old Main 460 his temporary office has a desk, a chair and a telephone. The window gives the room its only illumination. The walls are bare, as is the desk except for a four-inch thick budget proposal—his first task as Western's new vice president for academic affairs. "This is the infamous transition period," Paul Ford said. Ford officially begins as vice president July 1, which also is his birthday. Ford was chosen for Western's "number two" administrative position at the end of last quarter. He has been with Western's education school since 1970 and served as acting vice president for academic affairs/ provost in 1982-83 when then-President Paul Olscamp left and President G. Robert Ross arrived. He will replace James Talbot, who resigned from the position earlier this year. Along with a change for Ford, the job also changed. The vice president will focus more on instructional programs and the instructional budget rather than the entire university's budget, Ford explained. The current instructional budget project concerns about 68 percent of $107 million Western will ask of the Legislature in September. The instructional budget is a compiling of each departmental request. Ford said the change will give the vice president more time to emphasize the academic part of the job because he doesn't have to focus on the uWiversity-wide budget. The university budget now is the chore of the vice president for business and finance. Ford said he will spend time on specific programs, rather than whole departments or colleges, and try to provide access to good resources such as the library, computers and media. 'I want to help make Western the best possible institution," he said. "Liberal arts is the centerpiece of Western's instructional program and it should continue," he said. "No education is as potentially powerful as a liberal arts education. It gives students a sense of responsibility for themselves and a sense of responsibility for their fellow man." The challenge is to find the balance between a liberal arts education and specialized programs that emphasize "something else," such as employment, he said. Ford said he would like to see more links between Western and China and Japan. Such programs "have all kinds of potential," he said. Technology also is an area of "immense potential," Ford said. "And Western has made some commitment to that." When the budget project is completed, he said he would like to develop internship programs and visiting professor-type programs with government and business agencies that would give students and teachers a chance to broaden or continue their own education. Another goal is to improve resources for faculty development, which means giving professors money, time and computer assistance to pursue research and continue to grow in their professional fields, Ford said. Ford said he switched from teaching to administrative work because an "effective administrator can help get things done that they think are important to get done." "I wouldn't have gone to another institution to be an administrator, but I would do it here," he said. "Knowing the institution well will make the transition smoother." •HHHHH tempts boaters p. A Vendors take wmmmmBmm / p. 5 |
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Language Code | Eng |
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