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\ FRIDAY APR., 30th 1971 BELLI NGH AM RECYCLE ALL PAPER "The Leading College Newspaper in Washington State' Puget Sound Oil Spill -See p.3 Exclusive aerial photo of diesel spill off Guemes Island rejects curricular reorganization Academic Council Scrutinizes Controversial Curriculum Report By JIM BROOKS Front Reporter The Academic Council, in an eight-page statement to College President Charles Flora and the college community, has rejected much of the Curriculum Commission Report, specifically, the section dealing with curricular reorganization. Essentially, two basic reasons the Council rejected this section are: -The Curriculum Commission has not shown that its proposed curricular reorganization will in itself either reduce institutional costs or further the educational function of the college. —This reorganization is not supported by the faculty. Other reasons include responses from faculty who used terms like, "vague," "obscure," "difficult to implement," and "hostile to specialization," in describing the reorganization plan. Responses to other areas of the report are both fewer and relatively more affirmative, the paper said. The council said: -The semester system deserves consideration. -The new grading proposal is not vigorously opposed. (The Academic Council has an ad-hoc committee looking into the proposed grading revision.) -An inquiry into the reduction of "over-lapping" courses is desirable. -Credit by examination should be extended-a change "long overdue." The Academic Council said that if judged desirable, these proposals could be implemented in the existing departmental system. "If major changes seem called for and justified, these should be made a few at a time and in an experimental spirit," the statement said. The Council accepted the final position paper with only one dissenting vote, that of Bob Snyder, senior student member. The Council's ad-hoc committee on the commission's report noted that it had received only a few comments from students. It said, however, that their slight sample suggests that students are generally more favorable toward the reorganization than the faculty, regarding it as "more fluid and adaptable to the crossing of departmental lines." On the other hand, some students feel it may hamper their vocational or professional preparation, the committee said. The Academic Council statement took exception to a letter accompanying the commission report that stated a need to "restore adaptability to the curriculum." The Council cited several changes enacted recently: -Physical education dropped as a requirement. -Optional status of minors as a requirement for graduation. -Number of credits for graduation reduced from 192 to 180. -Concept of interdisciplinary student-faculty designed majors approved in principle with a Student-Faculty Major Committee to be established. And the statement suggested several more changes to be considered. This final statement was drafted by the council's Ad-hoc Committee on the Curriculum Report consisting of Henry Adams, professor of psychology, chairman; Joseph Crook, chairman of the Chemistry Department; Philip Montague, assistant professor of philosophy; and Judy West, senior English major from Kirkland. The committee was assisted by Edwin Clapp, professor emeritus of English. AS Polls Open Until 7 Tonight WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE, VOLUME 63, NUMBER 50 y
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Title | Western Front - 1971 April 30 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 63, no. 50 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | April 30, 1971 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1971-04-30 |
Year Published | 1971 |
Decades | 1970-1979 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington State College, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | John Stolpe, editor; Ron Graham, managing editor; Bob Taylor, associate editor; Dave Sherman, photo editor; Loren Bliss, associate photo editor; Jim Austin, copy editor; Marie Haugen, assistant copy editor; Larry Lemon, sports editor |
Staff | Les Savitch, Business manager; Mike Pinch, Ad manager; STAFF REPORTERS: General assignment: Pat Brennen; Dianne Jacobs; Glen Jones; Mike Kerr; Marilee Pethtel; Jim Thomson; Administration: Scott Anderson; Jim Austin; Mary Peebles; Features: Sue Gawrys; Steve Johnston; Dan Tolva; Cluster Colleges: Joe Daggy; Debbie Hudson; Brian Morris; Minorities: Tony Gable; Delaney Jenkins; Denny Jenkins; Campus Government: Dan Benckendorf; Jim Brooks; Jackie Lawson; Mary Watts; Community: Mickey Hul; Lyn Watts; Graduate Affairs: Bob Taylor; Sports: Stephany Bruell; Jackie Lawson; Paul Madison; Kent Sherwood; Lyn Watts; Environment: Marie Haugen; Debbie Hudson; Bob McLauchlan; Lyn Watts; Arts,Entertainment: Stephany Bruell; Bob Burnett; Bob Hicks; Ken Ritchie; Education:Sandi Jennings; Robin Probst; Sciences: Jay Eckert; Rick Ries; Humanities: Becky Firth; Paulette Martinis; Graphics: Phyllis Atkinson |
Photographer | Dave Sherman; Buck Meloy; Loren Bliss |
Faculty Advisor | Stannard, R.E. Jr. |
Article Titles | Rejects curricular reorganization: academic council scrutinizes controversial curriculum report / by Jim Brooks (p.1) -- In today's election: students get vote on controversial issues (p.2) -- Legislature votes down Front editorial censure / by Dan Benckendorf (p.2) -- Tuition must increase: $2 billion state budget in legislative committee / by Jim Austin (p.2) -- Candidates present platforms: five legislative positions up for grabs (p.3) -- Puget Sound oil spill: oil-soaked ducks find friend in man / by John Stolpe (p.3) -- Front editorials (p.4) -- Letters from our readers (p.5) -- March plans finalized (p.5) -- Campus briefs (p.6) -- Ethnic studies to lose dean and two profs (p.7) -- Problems of world featured during development week (p.7) -- Next year's applications down housing office remains hopeful (p.7) -- Classifieds (p.7) -- Report, unsupportive for graduate program / by Bob Taylor (p.8) -- Many faculty reject report; did commission do its job? / by Jay Eckert (p.8) -- Erotic film pleases audience, theater owner defends porno / by Mike Kerr (p.8) -- Speaker urges minorities to ready for revolution / by Jim Thomson (p.9) -- Western prof sees whites as hostile and bloodthirsty (p.9) -- Doctor's bag / by Arnold Werner (p.9) -- Campus briefs (p.11) -- Western trades wins with Wenatchee nine (p.12) -- Spikers enter B.C. relays (p.12) -- District honors Aitken (p.12) |
Photographs | [diesel spill off Guemes Island] (p.1) -- [Wallace Wilson] (p.3) -- Rev. Bill Sodt (p.3) -- Curmie Price (p.7) -- Ronald Williams (p.7) -- Vine Deloria (p.7) -- Ralph Atkins (p.9) -- [Female student blowing bubbles] (p.11) -- Pete Johnson (24) (p.12) |
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 | 41 x 28 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19710430.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. |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
Description
Title | Western Front - 1971 April 30 - Page 1 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 63, no. 50 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | April 30, 1971 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1971-04-30 |
Year Published | 1971 |
Decades | 1970-1979 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington State College, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | John Stolpe, editor; Ron Graham, managing editor; Bob Taylor, associate editor; Dave Sherman, photo editor; Loren Bliss, associate photo editor; Jim Austin, copy editor; Marie Haugen, assistant copy editor; Larry Lemon, sports editor |
Staff | Les Savitch, Business manager; Mike Pinch, Ad manager; STAFF REPORTERS: General assignment: Pat Brennen; Dianne Jacobs; Glen Jones; Mike Kerr; Marilee Pethtel; Jim Thomson; Administration: Scott Anderson; Jim Austin; Mary Peebles; Features: Sue Gawrys; Steve Johnston; Dan Tolva; Cluster Colleges: Joe Daggy; Debbie Hudson; Brian Morris; Minorities: Tony Gable; Delaney Jenkins; Denny Jenkins; Campus Government: Dan Benckendorf; Jim Brooks; Jackie Lawson; Mary Watts; Community: Mickey Hul; Lyn Watts; Graduate Affairs: Bob Taylor; Sports: Stephany Bruell; Jackie Lawson; Paul Madison; Kent Sherwood; Lyn Watts; Environment: Marie Haugen; Debbie Hudson; Bob McLauchlan; Lyn Watts; Arts,Entertainment: Stephany Bruell; Bob Burnett; Bob Hicks; Ken Ritchie; Education:Sandi Jennings; Robin Probst; Sciences: Jay Eckert; Rick Ries; Humanities: Becky Firth; Paulette Martinis; Graphics: Phyllis Atkinson |
Faculty Advisor | Stannard, R.E. Jr. |
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 | 41 x 28 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19710430.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. |
Full Text | \ FRIDAY APR., 30th 1971 BELLI NGH AM RECYCLE ALL PAPER "The Leading College Newspaper in Washington State' Puget Sound Oil Spill -See p.3 Exclusive aerial photo of diesel spill off Guemes Island rejects curricular reorganization Academic Council Scrutinizes Controversial Curriculum Report By JIM BROOKS Front Reporter The Academic Council, in an eight-page statement to College President Charles Flora and the college community, has rejected much of the Curriculum Commission Report, specifically, the section dealing with curricular reorganization. Essentially, two basic reasons the Council rejected this section are: -The Curriculum Commission has not shown that its proposed curricular reorganization will in itself either reduce institutional costs or further the educational function of the college. —This reorganization is not supported by the faculty. Other reasons include responses from faculty who used terms like, "vague," "obscure," "difficult to implement," and "hostile to specialization," in describing the reorganization plan. Responses to other areas of the report are both fewer and relatively more affirmative, the paper said. The council said: -The semester system deserves consideration. -The new grading proposal is not vigorously opposed. (The Academic Council has an ad-hoc committee looking into the proposed grading revision.) -An inquiry into the reduction of "over-lapping" courses is desirable. -Credit by examination should be extended-a change "long overdue." The Academic Council said that if judged desirable, these proposals could be implemented in the existing departmental system. "If major changes seem called for and justified, these should be made a few at a time and in an experimental spirit," the statement said. The Council accepted the final position paper with only one dissenting vote, that of Bob Snyder, senior student member. The Council's ad-hoc committee on the commission's report noted that it had received only a few comments from students. It said, however, that their slight sample suggests that students are generally more favorable toward the reorganization than the faculty, regarding it as "more fluid and adaptable to the crossing of departmental lines." On the other hand, some students feel it may hamper their vocational or professional preparation, the committee said. The Academic Council statement took exception to a letter accompanying the commission report that stated a need to "restore adaptability to the curriculum." The Council cited several changes enacted recently: -Physical education dropped as a requirement. -Optional status of minors as a requirement for graduation. -Number of credits for graduation reduced from 192 to 180. -Concept of interdisciplinary student-faculty designed majors approved in principle with a Student-Faculty Major Committee to be established. And the statement suggested several more changes to be considered. This final statement was drafted by the council's Ad-hoc Committee on the Curriculum Report consisting of Henry Adams, professor of psychology, chairman; Joseph Crook, chairman of the Chemistry Department; Philip Montague, assistant professor of philosophy; and Judy West, senior English major from Kirkland. The committee was assisted by Edwin Clapp, professor emeritus of English. AS Polls Open Until 7 Tonight WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE, VOLUME 63, NUMBER 50 y |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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