The Tan and Cardinal January 24, 1975

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Volume 57 Number 13

January 24, 1975

Alcohol Scandal ? Question aires distributed by Gilmore Associates for the survey conducted by the Alcohol Task Force caused many Otterbein students to believe the questionnaires were biased and unfair. The fact that Jim Granger, working for Gilmore Associates on Data Analysis of the alcohol survey, worked for Otterbein's Alumni Development at one point, raised students' suspicions. According to Dean Van Sant, · when the Alcohol Task Force started last spring, the committee decided that "it was important to have outside help . .. not a campus source" to accomplish a statistical survey concerning alcoholic policies and alcoholic consumption for 0 t terbein. President Kerr "naturally thought of two sources for outside help Battelle Institute and Ohio State." Upon calling Battelle which deals in computer data President Kerr talked with Jan Granger. Through Jan, the president found out about Gilmore Associates, a new company of consultants set up by Dr. and Mrs. Allen Moore to do statistical work for private institutes and small organizations. is Jim Granger, who temporarily employed by Gilmore, quit working for alumni development at Otterbein when he began study towards his Masters at Ohio State. He completed his masters in Educational Research and Evaluation Statistical Analysis, to work fulltime with the Research Center for Vocational Education. At the Alcohol Task Force meeting in September, Gilmore Associates was chosen to do the questionnaire work, as costs were minimal. The fact that • Jim Granger was a former Otterbein student

did not seem to bother the board. President Kerr said of Jim Granger that it was to Otterbein's advantage for Jim "knew the college and had expertise in the computer area." By the next meeti11g of the Task Force, Jim Granger presented the consultants' questionnaires to the committee. Dean Van Sant said the committee literally "tore-up" the questionnaires. A sub-committee consisting of Sarah Skaates, Matt Arnold, Dr. Jeanne Willis, Mr. Edwin Roush, Dean Van Sant, and Mr. Frances Bailey was established to review and revise the questions. Jim Granger took the revised questionnaires and sent them to random, computer chosen students, faculty, staff, ministers in the East and West Ohio Conferences, and donors to the college. Next, Mr. Granger, who was "hired to collect data and report it, not interpret it" gathered the statistics and began preparing the data for presentation to the Alcohol Task Force in February. When Mr. Granger brings in the report, the committee will interpret results and decide what to do with the material. Jim Granger's job ends after reporting the statistics. Mr. Granger assures us that no bias was involved in the questionairre on his part. Dean Van Sant has commented that Mr. Granger was selected because of his abilities, and not because of his connection by former. employment with Otterbein College. Besides, the dean observes, few of the questions are his, they are the end result of the sub-committee which included a representative from each part of the College Community. If there is any bias, it is purely coincidental and unintentional in nature.

Sex Program Scores With an overflow crowd attending, Dr. Sol Gordon successfully opened the Human Sexuality Program Tuesday evening. Employing his great knowledge and a good bit of humor, Dr. Gordon held the audience for nearly one-and-one-half hours, with a question-and-answer period following the 'formal' presentation. Dr. Gordon was the lead speaker for the R.P.S. Human Sexuality Program that began last Tuesday night. The topic . entitled 'IO Heavy Facts College Students Don't Know About Sex,' was met with attention and a positive response from the audience. Next week, Dr. Francis Harding, M.D., Gynecologist, will deal with the topic "contraception and Sterilization." The program for the series states: "An honest and highly educational presentation designed to provide the participants with information concerning contraception and sterilization, as well as lending itself to an open discussion of concerns about these methods." This, the second presentation in the five-part series, will AGAIN be held in Lemay . Lecture Hall, and not in the

weekend of activities. If you pick any weekend to stay on campus - make sure it's this one! Would you enjoy a ski trip, campus movie, the college play Scapin, ice skating at the Ice Chalet, the Otterbein-Oberlin basketball game and coronation of the queen and the biggest thing that's ever come to Otterbein's campus? Do I still have your attention? "Announcing the Winter Weekend SEMI­ FORMAL Dance!!" The I 975 is "Les weekend theme Reflections Crystallines"

Campus Center as had been planned. The program is due to begin at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 29th. Dean Oldag points out that this will be a more serious

discussion of the topic than the offering by Dr. Gordon. Dr. Harding is vastly qualified for the presentation, having a long list of affiliations and awards to her name.

''Scapin'' Opensfeb. 5 willing to become involved in The title "Counselor" is being

No More counselors at Otterbein

phased out for the coming 1975-76 school year. Instead, Otterbein had adopted "Resident Assistant" or "R. A." as the official title of the men and worrien on this campus who serve in this capacity - and applications will be available on Monday, January 27, for those students who wish to apply for the coming school year! A Resident Assistant is

WINTER WEEKEND I SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE · Before you read any farther turn to this week's centerfold!!!! (Go ahead) Classy - right? You've just viewed the 1975 Winter Weekend (Homecoming) Court. Election of the Winter Weekend Queen will be held Monday, January 27, in the Campus Center during the lunch and dinner hours. Every Otterbein student is expected to cast their vote. Winter Weekend - what's that? Well February 7 and 8 Campus Programming Board (CPB) is sponsoring a fantastic

Dr. Sol Gordon

(Crystal Reflections). The French theme coincides with the Fr,mch-oriented play Scapin. "Crystal Reflections" transforms the Campus Center lounge into the perfect place for this type of dance. Plans are in the works for fantastic decorations, delicious refreshments, and a great band to highlight the evening. Tickets go on sale for the dance in the campus center Monday, January 27, during the lunch and dinner hours for $3.00 a couple.

various aspects of the residence hall program on campus. He/she must have a concern for others and an enthusiasm for residence hall life and programming. Are you interested in becoming a part of the residence hall staff? If so, pick up your application beginning Monday, January 27, at which time you will also receive information as .to the interview dates and notification dates. All applications must be returned to Dean Oldag's office by Friday; February 7, and at the time you return your application, you will also sign up for your first interview. The first round of interviews will take place from February 11 to February 28. Second interviews and final selection will take place spring term. So hurry! Pick up your application from Dean Oldag's office on second floor of the Student Personnel Building as soon as possible!! !

Lovers, miserly fathers, and the servant of mischief will shine with Miliere's ·wit and charm when "Scapin" opens in Otterbein's Cowan Hall, Feb. 5 at 8:15 p.m. Now running in New York, this beautiful example of "commedia d'elle arte should send young and old alike through a madcap romp of deception, love and unmatched humor. Patricia Ryan_, assistant professor of theatre at Denison University, will ·direct Otterbein's production. Ms. Ryan has directed "Three Sisters", "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" and "House of Blue Leaves" among others. She has been a leading actress during summer stints with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Running Feb. 5-8 at 8: 15 p.m., "Scapin" is Otterbein's first offering of winter term. Box office opens Jan. 22 from 1-4 p.m. weekdays. Present your I.D. to obtain your ticket.


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