Palomar College
Volume 23 Number 3
· A Publication of the Associated Students
Sept. 26, 1969
San Marcos , Calif.
92069
Stull, Burgener tell role of iunior college "When a student appears on campus during a time of unrest carrying a sack of rocks, and it has been determined that he is not a geology student, a new state law now offers administrators definite guidelines as to what action may be taken." Assemblyman John Stull, who served as chairman of the State Committee on Educational Disorders, explained the new laws affecting campus disturbances to 60 members of the North County Community Colleges Association Wednesday night in P-33. Appearing with Stull was State Senator Clair Burgener. "The goal of this type of legislation is to balance innovation with law and order," Burgener said. "Members of a community who are not deeply involved with education know only what they learn from the mass media about a small percentage of students, and they are impatient for improvements." Palomar College representatives at the meeting were President Frederick Huber, Dean of Humanities Howard Brubeck, Faculty Association Vice-president Richard Norlin, ASB President Frank Mott and trustees Richard Kornhauser, Milo Shadle and Dr. Richard Loomis. Bills AB 1286 and 534 outline the duties and obligations of chief administrators and governing boards in e-
numerate penalites for students, Stl,!ll said. He noted that students can lose financial aid for up to two years for law infractions. Burgener referred to the junior college system as an "explosively growing adolescent" in discussing state and local financing, and said that the two year schools must be recognized as "a full partner in the master plan for higher education. " "I feel that all lower dividion studies will someday take place in the junior college, and indeed this may be necessary for financial survival," he said. "The biggest bargain in education today for both student and taxpayer is in the junior college." Stull discussed a bill which he feels now offers "adequate protection" in the distribution of religious and political literature on college campuses. Vocational training and guidance, its strengths and weaknesses and plans for improvement of the program were also discussed by the two legislators. A question and answer period followed each presentation, moderated by Herbert Goldsworthy. Association members offered comments on pending legislature and plans for a four-year college for North County, which both Burgener and Stull said they are pushing for «at the earliest possible moment."
INVESTIGATES FLOOR COVER
ICC delays Dome dance decision Inter-Club Council delayed a decision on dances in the Dome at their meeting Wednesday until the cost of a floor covering is investigated.
Students were welcomed back to Palom ar College with a glimpse of or ange jubilee marigolds on campus. P hoto courtesy Escondido Times-Advocate.
Board hears ASB card charges A small group of students accused school administrators Tuesday night that they were "coerced" into buying the non-mandatory ASB card before they were allowed to register. The charges were made at the regular meeting of the college's Board of Governors. Board President Dr. Bruce Jacques ordered an investigation of the students allegations. College President Dr. Frederick Huber was asked to present an administrative report on all registration procedures at the October 14 meeting. ASB officers, school administrators and classified personnel were among those to whom charges were directed . The students complained of verbal and written misrepresentation and loss of registration priorities, among other things. Huber admitted to the group that the administration "encourages the purchase of the cards and tries to help the ASB sell them. "That's been the policy of this school during the five years I've been here and as far as I know it was the standard before that, " Dr, Huber said. He want on to say that, "At no time is any student denied admission because of not purchasing a student body card." Student Richard Cook explained to the board that he didn't have enough money to pay for books and an ASB card both. He pointed out an incongruity in the fall ·bulletin which led Cook to believe that an ASB card is mandatory on the Palomar campus. Cook paid for the card under the assumption that it was mandatory, but later found out the contrary. He asked for a refund and was told to see the de an of student activities (Dean Robert Bowman. Anothe r s tude nt , John Sny~ r . told
the board that he had missed a day's work in order to register, and when he didn't pay for an ASB card he was told that he couldn't register without first talking to Dean Robert Bowman, dean of student personnel. Snyder talked to Burton and Frank Mott, ASB President on the first day of school and was informed that the matter of refunds would be taken up at the first regular ASB meeting. The meeting was held last Monday and the decision on the refunds was tabled until today at 11 a.m. Today's meeting will be open only to the ASB Council and students who are requesting refunds. "I feel there has been a great deal of misrepresentation and coercion by the
ASB and the administration, with the board's blessing," said trustee Milo Shadle. "I don't think we should be a party to it. I'm very concerned about this matter. Even if it has been a set policy for many years, this doesn't make it right. I'd like to know what is going to be done about the problem." "If student body fees are not mandatory," said trustee Richard Kornhauser, "then there should be minimum delay in granting refunds to the students. This issue shouldn't be dragged through a series of council meetings and hearings . " The ASB Council's actions today, at the refund hearing, wiLl" determine what action the Board of Governors takes on this controversy.
The aggregation of campus club representatives voted to form a committee to collect the necessary information, but failed to appoint anyone to the committee. Dex Allen and Terry Phillips made a presentation in vehalf of their theat rical booking agency. They have promoted many dances at Palomar during the last seven months, featuring such bands as "The Surprize Package" and "Sandi and the Classics". Phillips claimed profits from $200 to $800 per event for club sponsoring dances over the summer through their agency. Allen said that they would like to bring big-name groups to the campus, but that use of the Dome would be necessary. Ward Myers, chairman of the Phys ical Education Department, said that he believes it would be harmful to the Dome to allow dances there. He cited damage to the hard wood floors caused by cigarette burns as the major drawback. Recently the floor was refinished and Myers said that it could not take another surfacing. Re- flooring costs for the Dome were estimated at $25,000 by Myers. Allen has on several occasions said that he would by a canvas floor covering for the Dome Floor if enough concerts were contracted to make it economically feasable. He quoted $3000 as the cost. Phillips said that if the ICC would act promptly it would be possible to get "Three Dog ight" in the Dome in November. The new "Our Club" of rock enthusiasts wish to sponsor the con-
cert happening. In answer to Myers, Phillips said that the Dome is for the use of all Palomar students, not simply the basketball team or athletic department. He stated there was less destructive activities at dances than at many athletic events.
Miss Escondido entrants needed P-ll girls, who are residents of Escondido and are interested in entering the Miss Escondido contest, should contact the Escondido Chamber of Commerce to submit their entry according to Dean Robert Bowman, dean of student activities. The winner of the local contest will receive many pr i zes and will also compete in the Miss California pageant. If she wins there, she will advance to the Miss Ame r ica contest next year in Atlantic City.
Freedom, Raxo Speer set for dance Saturday Freedom, Raxo Speer and Art Streano's Jug Band will provide the sounds at Saturday night's Welcome DanceConcert in the Student. Union. Sponsored by the ASB, the dance is open to Palomar students and their guests only. The affair gets under way at 10 p. m. following the football game with Santa Barbara. Raxo will be playing today in the patio outside of the Student Union at 11 a.m . Admission to the dance is free with an ASB card and $1.50 without.
Recommendations on salaries due at trustees' October 14 meeting The college administraton will have a "definite recommendation to make on faculty and non-teaching employee salaries on Oct. 14," the Palomar College Board of Governors was told at its meeting Tuesday. Dr. Frederick R. Huber, president said that by that date the prospective tax and other revenue would more accurately be known and that the salary matter could then be presented for board action. Gene Jackson, president of the faculty senate, submitted to the board a request for an eight percent salary increase for teaching employees, and asked that an addition of four percent increase be granted if fu nds are availabl e. Mr s . JaDe ne Dugas , repr esenting non-
teaching employees, presented that group's request for a salary raise of seven and one half percent based on increased cost of living. Jackson said the faculty sought the 12 percent increase if revenue prospects warrant it, but that eight percent appeared feasible now within the financial factors already known. The board heard complaints by three students who said they and others sought refund of their $20 Associated Student Body fee which, they said, had been paid during the registration process because it had been implied that the fee payment was required. Board members asked for further details on the matter for t he Oct. 14 meeting.
Mr. Richard Connelly studies a glass, paint and vacuum - for med plas tic exhibit created by Russell Baldwin, on
displ ay at the F aculty Art Show in the Dwight Boe hm Galle r y. - -Photo by Bill Anthorty