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Thursday, February 1, 1996
Adelante students question dismissal by Lynda Pearson Staff Writer
Adelante Program students are upset that their counselor Rosalie Ledesma has been replaced suddenly with a new counselor who is available fewer hours. The students were informed that Ledesma was hired only on a ternporary basis, but assumed that it would be for one year since a full semester passed with her as their counselor. "Rosalie was only temporary and no~ has been replaced by ' Martcella Martinez, who passed the screeningprocessbecause the board felt that she was better
dents in the program. "The counselor bas 12 hours allotted to her students which breaks down to be: two hours in math class, four hours in English and six hours left for counseling Adelante students," said B umham. "Rosalie went that extra mile for us. She gave us pamphlets of Ivy League Colleges so that we could learn about all the opportunities that are available for us. We feel that our education process bas been interrupted dramatically," said Adelante student Gina ' -
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We feel that our education process has q~~ified~orthe~ been interrupted sttton, "satdlntenm Director of dramatically.
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SophomoreTeriiiWoodsrisesabovethecompetition on the backboard and the shutter was triggered by nabehind the glass photo. Acamera was mounted remote control to make the photo possible.
Some Adelante students said they would file a formal grievancecomplaint
about what happened to theircounselor G. M . because they Adelante and Math ma artmez feel that they Instructor Cynthia Bumham. should have been notified that they "If I bad known ahead of time could have bad a representative to . that she would be leaving after represent them at the screening only one semester, I would never board. The screening board is in have joined the Adelante Program," charge of interviewing and selectsaid ftrst semester Adelante stu- ing the most qualified candidate dent Juan Vera. for the position. "We came to class and found The Adelante Program is for Latino students who want to better that the screening board had hired their potential for success by offer- a new counselor named Cynthia ing special math and English Burnham to take over for Rosalie classes. The students have a coun- Ledesma where she informed us selor that explains to the students that she would be available for about future potential colleges and only her 12 hours because she was helps get their educational plan involved with many other activicompleted. Spring semester cur- ties," said Juan Vera. See Adelante, page 4. rently has between 60 to 65 stu-
Audit addresses problems of district Registration up 7% from last semester by Jon Perez
Editor-in-Chief
The San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Board of Trustees got its first look Tuesday night at an action plan to implement recommendations contained in an $83,000 management audit. The audit, conducted by the KH Consulting Group, covered San Jose City College, Evergreen Valey College and the District Office. The action plan suggested an implementation strategy that includes an implementation of a decentralized administrative organilation and an establishment of a KH action team. The KH action team will be responsible for initiating commu'cations as part of the implementation process. The audit's objectives were to
asses the level of efficiency of management and supervisory services and positions, determine the most essential level of services and develop related recommendations. According to the report, some of the strengths of City College were its multicultural student body, well trained and knowledgeable administrators and a diverse faculty committed to excellence in learning and teaching. Some of the weaknesses were its limited facilities, lack of technology and inefficient staffing and funds to offer comprehensive services and resources which support student success. Evergreen 's strengths were comparable to City College, but its weaknesses were far greater than City College. According to Mike Hill, vice chancellor of the SJCC/EVC dis-
trict, the fmal report will not be available until after a few weeks when the action plan is included in the report "There maybe modifications and additional recommendations," . said Ronald Kong, chancellor of the SJCC/EVC District. Not everyone was in favor of the report. The high cost of the study and having some participants feel that the report was not necessary since the KH project was the third audit or study in the last two years, were some of the reasons. "I think some administrators thought it was too much," said Kong. Kong, a member of the executive management group, thought otherwise. "I think there were some parts that we needed to address for certain problems."
which the instructor will be able to givetoanystudentsneedingtoadd classes instead of having to go to The campus was filled with the Admissions and Records,then back bustle and bustle of both returning to the instructor and finally back to and beginning students at San Jose Admissions and Records to get the City College this Spring 1996 se- class entered. mesterwbich reflects an increase Jo Ann CantrelL registration by seven percent as compared to worker, said, "It is easier with the Spring 1995. Evergreen Valley new add slip. The students receive College bad preliminary enroll- the add slip from the instructor and ment that showed a six percent it gets entered at the same time decreasetbisSpring1996ascom- without having to go back and pared to Spring 1995. forth .." "Tbe increase in enrollment is Long lines at Admissions and partlyduetotheintersessionwbicb Recordsandthecampusbookstore Evergreen bas not implemented were a problem, bot registration this Spring semester," said acting ran smoothly. Director of Admissions and "1 though tit would be harder to Records Rosalie~kew. . . registarthan what it was butithas ·City College luis implemented··: .been,easyforine,"said!ust semes- . for the fitst time a: new :add slip.''· ter student Tammy Taylor. by Lynda Pearson Staff Writer
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Suckered by parking by Kevin Winzer Staff Writer
Editorial
Protest child exploitation eeing a child holding a sign to cheer his favorite team on television is one thing, to see a child holding a sign to cheer for the cause of pro-life is another. Recently, a large group of anti-abortionists marched to the Supreme Court building at Washington, D.C. to protest the 23rd anniversary of the court's decision to legalize abortions. Included in the crowd were children anywhere from the ages of four to 10 holding signs bearing the words such as, "Stop the embryotic holocaust" or "Abortion equals genocide." There is no problem with teenagers or adults ·protesting abortion. Every individual has a right to disagree with an issue that they know about and that is the problem with having children in any form of an abortion protest. Children are very impressionable at a young age, especially when it comes to their parents. While there is no problem with parents teaching their values to their children, there are certain issues that should not involve a child, which includes abortion. At four years old, a child can understand the concept of death but not all the reasons for abortion, whether right or wrong. The words embryotic, genocide or holocaust are also not wide-used words in
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the four to 10-year-old genre. Using children as protesters appeals to the public because of their innocence and purity, but they are involved in a situation that harbors exploitation. Maybe an organization could be set up for professional-child protesters who could picket for non-union parties or local gunclubs. Then maybe the exploitation of children who aren't fully aware of issues will be seen. Children deserve to participate in functions that excite and incorporate them into the activity. There is one child that is always shown in a Houston Rockets game that dresses up in a space suit and dances, which is a perfect example of child participation. The children shown in the protest looked like they didn't have a clue and they're only excitement came from them being on T.V. They're participation amounts to carrying signs around and being a tool of production for a cause. If the case for pro-life is a strong one, then using children as attention- getting figureheads shouldn ' t be necessary. The use of children would be even more disturbing if the other attention-getter of the pro-lifers of showing pictures were discarded embryos while the children are present
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Like many other students of San Jose City College, I enjoyed along walk to the campus today. I utilized the parking facilities of Fruitdale A venue, upon realizing that parking in the lots was a unattainable dream . I have no problem with having to walk to school, it's good for the heart. On the journey to the college campus, I noticed City College parking permits on several vehicles. They looked a lot like the one I have pasted on the inside of my front windshield. At least I am not alone in having wasted money on a permit for parking lots that are bursting at the seams. Eventually, I arrived at the lot off South Bascom A venue. I made a special effort to glance at the front windshields and dashboards of the vehicles parked there. Most cars had either the semes-
ter-long permit, which is what! have, or the daily permit that can be purchased in the lots. Some, however were missing permits of either kind. I must admit, I was angry. I don't mind walking to school in the morning, and I realize the school's money and space reslric· tions force the problem of overcrowded parking lots. I have a problem with people parking in the spots I paid for. I am sure people with permits who find the lots full would wholeheartedly agree. What' s the point in charging for parking when people get away witb parking for free? Good question. I'll think about it on the way back to my car. My point is obviously this .If the school is going to charge for parking, the policy should be enforced effectively at all times, or else it should not be charged at all. At least then I wouldn't feel like such asuckeron the trek to and from school each day.
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Harassed by Dianetics I Editor: While SJCC is an educational institution, I don ' t recall seeing Dianetics (The Science of Mental Health) anywhere on the Spring 1996 schedule. I have however, seen the Dianetics table set up in the Student Union, last semester, during intersession and the first week of this semester. While I don't have a problem with the selling of items on campus that will help students in their academic ventures, i.e. backpacks, briefcases, calculators, etc., I don't see how the selling of a "cult"
based program enhances or promotes better learning. These people are obnoxious. They will not take no for an an· swer. I have seen them follow stu· dents out the Student Union doors after being told no thank you. This is wrong! We pay to go to school, not to be harassed by commission based sales people. If you really want to enhance your mental health, take a psych class.
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Last night, the San Jose City College men's basketball team lost 84-77, against Canada College in an away game. The Jaguars, currently No. 3 in the Northern California and state rankings with a20-3 overall record as of Jan. 22, are one game out of first place in the Coast North Conference. West Valley, 21-2, is first after its win over the Jaguars on Jan. 17. West Valley came on strong leading with a first half score of 33-22. The Norsemen continued their strong lead by winning the , game with a score of 70-49. Sophomore Terrill Woods, a 6 foot, 6 inches tall, 270-pound center scored 18 points and pulled in 12 rebounds. Since their defeat by West Valley Percy Carr, head coach of the men's basketball team, said that they are not progressing well.
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said, but the overall team play is not so good. On Jan. 26 the Jags played DeAnza College. TheJags led 4335 at the half. The final score was 82-68. Six foot, 2 inches tall, 180pound sophomore guard Abdul Benjamin led the team with 26 points and 15 rebounds while Torraye Braggs, a 6 foot, 8 inches tall, 220-pound sophomore forward contributed with 16 rebounds . On Jan. 24, the Jaguars played against Foothill leading with the
half- time score 45-23 with the fmal score being 87-61. Benjamin scored another 26 points while Braggs collected 10 reoounds and 6 foot, 10 inches tall 225-pound sophomore centerS teve Pienkoski collected 8 rebounds. Even though Torraye Braggs is the overall leading scorer and rebounder with an average of 20.6 points and 10 rebounds per game and Terrill Woods is the second best rebounder with an average of 9.7 rebounds per game, Carr said that the foc us isn't on key players but on team work. He also said that the defense is not good and they need to work on that as well. The next game for the Jaguars is against Ohlone College on Feb. 2, but the big challenge is another showdown against West Valley on Feb. 7 Carr said that the coaches can only do as much as they can to prepare the team, but whether the Jaguars defeat West Valley this time is up to the players.
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Last night the San Jose City rs College women's basketball team is lx:at Hartnell College by a score of '1• 4946 ,at home. De;pite a slow start this season, :e ~eSanJose CityCollege women's b lnsketball team may be packing enough power to take second place in the league and make it into the playoffs. "Right now we're fighting for second place," says head coach Teri Oberg, and victories over ooth Gavilan College and Chabot Col~ge, held on Jan. 24 and Jan. 26, with the scores of 63-62 and 67-48, lllay help these ladies get there. During the intersession, the Lady Jags were defeated by Monterey Peninsula College on January 12, with a score of 67-65, d one week later by Monterey Peninsula College, 65-62. Although the team has suffered Hew losses, the players' outlook IX! the rest of the season remains lllsitive. "We're really coming together as agroup now," said Sophomore
Guard Tamika Dungy. "All of us are beginning to realize what our individual strengths and weaknesses are." Oberg seems equally optimistic abot:t the future, and says that these girls are all doing their jobs. "They're working as a team now and there are no real standouts." While chemistry may very well play animportantrole in the team's progress, Freshman Guard Shauni
Bechdol seems to be in a league of her own, scoring an astonishing 33 points against Gavilan College, tying her with the Jaguars record set by Mary Jean Espino back in 1991. Bechdol also scored another 18 points in the following game against Chabot College. The Lady Jags still have four games to play this season. They face off City Coll'!ge Of San Francisco on Feb.7, De Anza College on Feb. 9, CabrilloCollege on Feb 14 and Ohlone College on Feb 16.
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All addforinsmtist be received in the Office of Admissions and Records on or before 3:30p.m .. Friday, Feb. 9. San J()s{Cit{College Music at Midday; · in conjunction with · . . BllickHistocyMonth will be presentingaconcertby Alligator & Tile BayouBoogie Band, Wednesday, Feb. 7 in the College Union and Darrel Stanly playing the jazz guitar Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the college theater. ·
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A reading and discussion of Aloina L. Gibson's book Nappy: Growing Up Black & Female in America will be held at 11 :00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the theater.
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Janet Gray Hayes award nominations are to be submitted by Thursday, Feb. 15 toBarbara Snyder. Nominations should · includenaliie, adcfress;phone affiliation, reasmi fornomination, . and rimlle ofperson submitting nomination.
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A Men's basketball game on Friday, Feb. 16 against the DeAnzaDC>ns will benefit the City College Library. The game starts at 7:30p.m~. in the college gym. Admission is $4, and parking is free. App1y .for fi[Jallcial aid by filing the free applications for Federal Student Aid (FSA) by March 2. San Jose College students are welcome to join intramural spofts at Evergreen Valley College. Contact Randy Pritt at 274-7900 ext 6592.
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·San Jose .. City College Gallery is presenting paintings by Richard Tucker in conjunction with Black History month between Feb. 6-29. Gallery hours are: 1-6:30 p.m. Mon.,lO am. to8p.m.Tues.,1-8 p.m. Wed.,4-8p.m.Thurs,10a.m.to3 p.m. Fri. For more information call (408) 298-2181 ext. 3890. Compiled By Jason Cuascut
Kong named new chancellor of Chabot/Las Positas District vice president of instruction, police chief and deans of humanities Editor-in-Chief and social sciences. Ronald Kong, 57, bas joined Kong, the first Asian-Ameriformer San Jose City College can to bead the SJCC/EVC Dispresident Del Anderson as trict, has been chancellor an admi11istrator that has since 1991 after the releft their respective positirement of Richard W. tions to serve elsewhere. Goff. Kong bas been selected Kong replaces Terry to be the new chancellor of Dicianna who left to bethe Chabot/Las Positas come president of Del District and a set date of Mar College in Texas last Hill March 1, to leave his tenJune. ure as chancellor of the SJCC/EVC Kong expressed his content in District. the many good programs at San Michael Hill, vice chancellor Jose City College, but admitted of the SJCC/EVC District, will that it was time for a change. serve as acting chancellor of a dis"Sometimes change is good," trict that has an interim president, said Kong.
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Ad eIante - - - F - r o m - Pa-ge-1. Representative Rafaella Carrillo was opposed to the formation of this committee. She stated that all procedures were followed in the screening process fo:- the hiring of the new Adelante Counselor. Carrillo added that the Adelante students should give the new counselor a chance and seriously reconsider the idea of forming the ADHOC Committee as it could hurt future Adelante students. The committee was not voted on because there was no advisor present nor was there a forum. A.S. President Gabriel Esparza didn't put the committe issue back. on the agenda for the next regular meeting of council,
lorie Van/ The Times semester that was held at 12 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 31 in room F-7. The next performance will be Feb. 7 in the College Union.
Freeing the air from exhaust by Lynda Pearson Staff Writer
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"IamnotRosalie'sreplacement Maricella Martinez is the new Adelante counselor who was hired after passing the screening board,"said Burnham. Some Adelante students have also stated that they are planning to form an Adhoc Committee to investigate the process of the screening for potential Adelante Counselors. An emergency Associated Student Council meeting was held at 7:15a.m. Friday. Some Adelante students wanted the council to approve the Adhoc Committee. The students received opposition from other council members during the meeting. CalSACC
Music instructors, from left, Elvin Rodriguez, Bahram Behroozi and Kevin Frey participated in the first Music at Midday of the spring
For anyone that is concerned about the environment, Altrans is a program that should be investigated. During the last thirty months, 1,905 single occupant vehicles have been reduced from regional roadways which relates to approximately 513,636 gallons of fuel conserved and 816,091 pounds of ambient air pollution contained, according to executive director Stephen C. Blaylock. AI Trans is a pilot program that was incorporated from the Transportation Management Association, which was created to make alternative forms of transportation available in conjunction with the Clean Air Act. The Clean Air Act, which expired on Dec. 31, 1995, was a law that made it mandatory for all large businesses with more than 100 employees to have trip production made available for everyone.
"Many employers will still have trip production available and are looking to enhance this program," said AlTrans representative Tom Jorgensen. What does all this mean? AlTrans at San Jose City College is an organization that works on trip production for workers and students. Jorgensen will be working on the publicity for AlTrans and will try to implement a successful trip production program here on campus. Jorgensen will help match a student or worker with someone else who shares the same school schedule so that they can commute together. Jorgensen said,"This program is a good program because it reduces traffic and helps free the air from exhaust that leaks into the atomsphere from many cars. There are also bike lockers now available on a first come first serve basis that are free of charge but you would have to provide your own lock. They currently are positioned in
the G.E. building area but look for them in the future to be available in the bookstore and union area as well." "I think that the bike locke!! are a great idea since I was a victim , of crime last semester with my bike being stolen. I feel safer hav· ing my bike stored in a locker where it will be out of sight and also out of mind," said stude~ Sandra Greene. Local trip planning is availabk for students or workers that depend on public transportation or the Iigtt rail. Jorgensen will also provitk bus routes that are the most conve· nient way for students to reac! destinations. The places on campus that provide bus and transit transportali<J schedules are the student union. counseling office, library, book· store and GE 122, Jorgensen's of· fice. For more information on allfl· native forms of transportation kl d help the env ironment, call Jorgensen at 298-2181 ext. 3~1 or at his office at GE 122.
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