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Friday, Feb. 24, 1978
10 distr.ict positions eliminated By Joan Ward In an effort to trim ex1Jenditures by a minimum of $1 million over the next two years, San Jose Communty College Trustees Tuesday approved eliminat ion of 10 administrative and classified positions. Administrative posidtions abolished include those of the directors of instruction in the School of Tech nology, the School of Et~r:tic Studies, Behavioral, and Social Sciences, and the School of Language Arts. Classified positions eliminated in the budget cuts inclucje those of Robert Evans, assistant director of the Cooperative Learn ing Program, a security officer, head cash ier, vocational liaison assistant, receptionist, and two secretaries. A receptionist and one secretary retained jobs by exercising their rights under the Education Code and bumping the least senior emplyee in their classifications. Em· ployees will be terminated June 30. Eliminat ion of administrative posit ions follows a reorganization and merger of schools. The new
Computer in an _attache case-Student John Rod irguez works with an attache case computer in the
microprocessi~ cl~. I he class develops silicon chips that have taken the big out of computer vocabulary.
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m 1croprocess1n g By Alex Michael
Microprocessors, t iny silicon chips containing all the circuitry of full-sized computer processors, are on the brink of revolutionizing American technology. And San Jose City College's computer Technology Program may be the best place to learn how to use them . 'Fifteen years ago a computer mught take up an entire building and cost millions of dollars. Micro· processors have changed all that, according to in· formation services director Stu Grannis. "What we're talking about is something that big," said Grannis, holding thumb and finger about% inch apart, " with maybe ten thousand transistors on it." The tiny size of the chips and their low cost have created a world of new uses for computers. Once th~!y JJv.... . . . . were too expensive fo r anyone except large corpora· tions qr the govemme.f'lt;-ftOW itj.r~ are on the market for a fl!w hundred dollars with which a hobbyist can put together his own system. A home computer can be used to turn sprinklers on and off at preset times, to work out income taxes or to play complex games invented by the owner or bought on tape cassettes. The popular home TV games, such as Atari's Pong, use microprocessors. Ford and General Motors plan to build microprocessors into 1979 model cars. The chips will regulate the car's engines to save fuel.
schools are the School of Humanities, the Sch~ol of Natural and Applied Science, and the School of Human and Social Studies. In other matters, the board heard a report on the declining en· rollment in the Administration of Justice Program at Evergreen Valley College. As a result of the report, the trustees authorized the staff to arrange for courses in the Ad· ministration of Justice Program to also be presented at City Col· lege in the fall. In other action, the board: - Approved a request for '$10,000 for Title II Vocational EducationConsumer and Homemaking funds. -Authorized a Free Exchange Agreement with Ohlone College for students in either district who would be taking classes offered by the other district at off-campus in· dustrial or government centers. -Approved recommending action opposing SB 288 (Dills) sponsor· ed by the California School Em· ployees Association which would expand the scope of representation
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" All the People," a KTVU talk show aired re· cently, focused an issue on microprocessor devices, including a machine which can recognize speech. It can be set up to turn the lights on at the spoken command "light," for example. The machine can be connected to the telephone through an automatic dialer, all you have to do is say a friend's name and let the' machine look up the number in its memory and dial for you. The prospects for the microprocessor industry are bright, and its headquarters are here in the Santa Clara Valley--or "Silicon Gulch," as it is becoming known. Grannis emphasizes that companies are looking for trained people from the local work force. SJCC is a very good place to get the necessary training. "We have the only two-year associate of sciena;- program in th~ stat~r," Grannis said. "Prer requisites are minimal. You don't have to be a brain ... They want people who can communicate." The jpb prospects are quite good for graduates. '~People can shop for the salary they want," said Grannis. He estimated that starting salaries range from 14 t9 20 thousand dollars a year. Even non-graduates do well . Many students are h ired before finishing the program. "We have a new term now," Grannis explained. "We used to talk about 'drop-outs' ... now we have 'job-outs'!"
co lo gy Class planne d The Natural Science Department offer a four day field trip to Point Reyf?:!i March 20-23, and Gar~tlh"r trips are plan ned. Students to enroll may register now the office of Admissions and ecords. Students will receive on unit for Pojnt Reyes field trip. The is transferable to a state col· as a natural science credit. All four days will be spent ?n Poillt Reyes seashore w1th 1es of a Miwok . indian village, San Andreas fault, the redforest ecosystem, and a . community. of the seashore tn ps include visits to Tomales State Park, McClure's Beach, nd Kehoe Beach.
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John Martin, physical science instructor, will be heading this spring's outing. He says t~re will be hiking every day, "but it's easy and slow and no rough terrain ." "The Miwok village and ecology_ study of pond community are the most interesting," says Martin, but he concedes, "camping is the fav'o rite." David Brown, SJ CC student and outdoor enthusiast, speaks highly of the program. "It's a good opportunity to relate classroom study w ith field experience," says Brown. "As for those people who are not natural science majors, it's a chance to learn about the natural world and ecology w ith a group of instructors and students who appreciate
Operation Share .. Bob Barci, president of San Jose City College Marketing Club, presents a check to Barbara Beildeck SHARE Coordinator. The club sold pastry donated by Van DE Kamp's Bakery at the recent evening registration-another of the community events sponsored by the Marketing Club. Photo by David C. Brown
nature." Brown has attended all the outings and says he thinks it's the best natural science class offered. The program started in 1969, and with the exception of one year, has been offered every year since. An outing to Yosemite was offered during Christmas vacation last se· mester, and a trip to Point Lobes, Pinnacles National Monument, and the Russioan River is being planned City College enrollment has infor sometime this May. creased seven per cent since last Students are required to pro· semester, according to figures revide thelr own camping and cook· leased by the registrar's office. ing equipment, as well as their own Evening classes led the way, food. There is also a $17 .50 ee to swelling 14 per cent from 8,495 1ast help pay for incidentals. fall t o 9,71 8 during the first week There will be a preliminary of spring classes. Day enrollment meeting at 8 p.m. March 10 in dropped six per cent, from 4 ,912 room S14. to 4,588.
SJCC's enrollment up
7% o ver fall Since Spri ng 9emester 1977 day enrollment has fallen a full ten per cent. An eight per cent rise in evening enrollment caused total enrollment to rise two per cent, from 14,094 to 14,306. At Evergreen Valley College, en· rollment has dropped three per cent since last spring, from 5,925 to 5,761 .
for classified employees. - Heard Chancellor Dr. Otto Roemmich advise that the passage of the Jarvis-Gann initiative (prop . 13) would be a financial disaster for the district. -Authorized a division of the dis· trict board room into sections for smokers and non-smokers.
CL P has a id for
stu dents Many City College students nay be unaware of the unique ;ervices and support available to them through the Cooperative Learning Program. Director Aramando M. Moreno >aid that the C.L.P. is the extended :>pportunities programs and services of the college. An ·"Extended Opportunity Pro· gram and Service" is a program or a service that shall be over, above, and in addition to, the regular edu· cational programs of the college. Its purpose is to provide positive encouragement directed to the enroll· ment of students handicapped by language, social, and economic Clisadvantages, and to assist their successful participation in the edu· cational pursuits ~f the college. Students interested in tutorial positions with the learning program . may apply. If you do not qualify under EOPS guidelines, you may qualify to tutor if, you are a full· time student (12 units); you have subject matter experience; you are recommended by an instructor; and if you are sensitive to students' needs. The CLP originated in 1967 by a demand by minority students for supportive services. At that time the program included 15 blacks and 45 Chicanos who were being assisted by counseling, some financial aid, and by tutoring District Budget. Involved at first in the original program , named S. E.P...Special Education Program, were an Eng· lish instructor, a Psychology in· structor, a Black Studies instructor, and a counselor. In 1969 they hired a new director, Armando Moreno. The name of the program was changed to CO· operative Learning and Instruction· al Program. To qualify for CLP under the EOPS guidelines, you must have a gross family income of $7500 for a family of fol!r and $900 for each additional dependent; you must be enrolled in 9·12 units· or 14 weekly students contact hours; and you must apply for the bas ic Educational Opportunity Grant. The program is primarily de· signed to provide suppo rtive services for those students who qualify under the EOPS gu idelines. Th~ CLP offers SJCC qualify ing students, assistance with registration ; financial aid' applications; financial aid; part-time work study jobs; tutorial assistance; personal and academic counseling and cousel ing referral ; and !Jenera I referrals.
DCB': .Thank you for your time, I have to get back to the city. Editor: Your welcome.