Scheidt recalls career, looks forward by Mary Dickinson Dr. Omar Scheidt, new superintendant and president of the Palomar Community College District is a chemistry teacher who has made good in school. Scheidt began his long career out of education as a special assistant chemist for the American Crystal Sugar Company. "I had no plans for education at the time. I was doing my own thing as a supervisor and researcher when I decided to go back to school for my Master's Degree." As a lab assistant in chemistry at $1 an hour, Scheidt entered education with a fullsized college class at USC. With the change in jobs he knew he would be making a change in money. His goal, therefore, was to go where the most money
could be made in a rather low paying field. Kern County was his next stop. "They paid the highest in the state," he said. From there he went on to math and chemistry teacher to dean and finally college president. Scheidt took each job by itself as it came. But unknowingly he prepared himself for the next job. While still a teacher of mathematics at North High School in Bakersfield in 1956 he was elected as facuty association president. "I had to work with administration so I had to get to know the jargon." He studied for an administration credential just to understand administrators. After World War II the country was beginning to recognize the wisdom of opening colleges for lower division (freshman and sophomore) and community
classes. Scheidt fit in well with the growing trend. The Kellogg Foundation found that community colleges were "different" from regular four-year universities. Scheidt was part of the first group to be educated in this difference. He began taking courses at UCLA for his Ed.D. with a major in Community College Leadership. "I still wanted to teach chemistry." But now his education was pushing him more toward administrative work. During the time that he was taking the courses he was approached about starting and heading the new Bakersfield College at Ridgecrest in the Mojave Desert. "I was everything from Dean of Students to man in charge of buying supplies. Plus, I had to drive three hours to Los Angeles (Continued on page 2)
THE TELESCOPE Palomar College
Volume 3 1 No. 1
A Publ ication of the Assoc iated Student s
September 1 6 , 197 7
San Marcos, CA
ASG V. P. resigns; Wild West Week set Rita Martinez has resigned her position as ASG vice-president, for personal reasons, leaving the office open for the coming elections. Her resignation was considered official as of September 9. Among other issues discussed at last week's legislature meeting was a proposal to offer tutorial services for night students. The ASG agreed to support the proposal unanimously. ' Student input determined the support of the legislature's motion which allowed for a committee to be formed that would inform David Chappie, Dean of Student Services, of the wish for the evening tutorial services. Another issue of the meeting was
COLOR BOOKS come in two languages for Tri-City Hospital patients, Pam Carter (left) and Craig Havenstein. The books, a
project of Palomer nursing students, are written in both Spanish and English. (Photo by Randy Mitchell)
Scheidt greets students Dr. Omar Scheidt, new president and superintendant of the Palomar College District greeted a small but enthusiastic audience at the annual convocation held last Friday in the Dome. Scheidt, who received a doctorate in education with special emphasis on junior college education, spoke on th e "small revolution" community colleges are working in America. When community colleges began in 1891, the prediction was for outstanding education on a smaller cost and more practical level for st udents, workers, everyon e housewives, and senior citizens. As Dr. Sch eidt said, Palomar is an excellent example of th e worth of
community colleges . "Community colleges are the great distributing agency for people. When students come h ere with no clear cut line of interest, they can identify a subject that is for them," he said. The adage that people hear about junior colleges being merely an extension of high school was proven untrue by Scheidt. "In a democracy the individual comes first and he should be able to advance as far as his interest or abilities permit." Stressing a desire for open comm unication with students and administration, Scheidt concluded, "Your years in a community college should be the happiest of your life."
ASG president Steven Chappell 's idea to sponsor a "Wild West Week ," October 24 through October 28. The week would consist of fun , games, displays , staged gunfights, auctions, and traditional wagon races. The object ofthis week is "to show the true value and lifestyles of the North County area in the 1800's." The week's main objecive will include being "educational as well as entertaining." Western clothing throughout the week is a must or else . .. , according to Chappell. ASG is not asking students to come decked out in the traditional garb, only to wear some type of Western clothing - shirt, boots, hats, and so on . Many other events are slated for this week and all clubs and organizations are invited to join in. Any clubs interested should see Chappell, ASG office, R-3 . The position of ASG historian was also discussed at the meeting. Karen Ossenfort was appointed to fill the post. Duties of the historian will be to keep accurate records of all associated student activities. It is a separate position from the president's cabinet but affiliated with the executive branch.
D R. OMAR SCHEIDT
Steve Chappell also mentioned that there are several openings in the cabinet and asks that any students wishing to become involved with student government should see him in R-3. The legislature meetings are held every Thursday and are open to all students. Student participation is encouraged.
OP/ED Opinions - Editorials
Editor details paper's goal By Mary Dickinson Teachers usually begin their classes each semester with a statement of purpose and description of their course. Af3 editor, I would like to give a short description of the way this semester's Telescope will be run. Journalism students, aspiring writers, communications majors, and those looking for something new and unusual are the majority of the people who put out each week's Telescope. Af3 we are "aspiring", we do not pretend to be professionals, nor do we like to think of ourselves as kids playing newspaper. We do make mistakes, but we are always careful not to. Also we will accept, in the form of letters to the editor, any feedback regarding opposing opinions or mistakes you, as readers, feel we have made. Just as we are careful about what we write, we expect you to be also. Letters must be legible, short (maximum of 250 words), and free of libelous or obscene remarks. Letters will be taken at anytime in room R4A, but will be published on the following Friday that they are received. So, if you want your letter printed in the next edition get it in by the preceding Friday. All letters must be signed. We will withhold names upon request however. Af3 we are a campus publication, most of the news we will cover will be of campus origin or interest. The editorial page however, will run a nationally syndiacted cartoonist, Mike Peters, whose cartoons will give you a window to the national news and events. We are open to anyone too who draws cartoons that we could use in the Telescope. If you have work that you would like to see printed and has interest for college students, please bring it to room R4-A.
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Innovations mark Scheidt's previous college positions (Continued from page 1) twice a week to take the classes. When I hear students saying they can't get to classes I know that if you want something bad enough, you can get there ." Mter he received his degree in 1966 he then made his decision to apply to colleges. Yakima Valley College in Yakima, Washington and Cypress College in Orange County were his first and second positions as college presidents. At Cypress he proved to be an innovator as he helped set up the House Plan, a decentralization program that set up eight houses to contain eight of the major disciplines: math and science, P.E., English and languages, health, etc. "Each house had its own cafeteria, counselors, library, government, and teachers, but we used the students' appetites to recirculate them, he explained, "by offering a different meal in each house. "For example, in the Einstein House mathematics - a Mexican dinner was the main dish. A student, teacher, or counselor
from Throp or Carnegie who wanted a Mexican dinner had to go mingle with math and science majors. The goal is to get everyone together on the same level - humanize education, said Scheidt. Although the same type of decentralization could not work at Palomar, Scheidt feels that "Humanizing can take place anywhere and is not dependent on the facilities." Scheidt is still concerned about the individual students, mentioning that one thing he misses as an administrator is contact with students. Af3 he becomes acquainted with Palomar he says he would like to keep an open door policy so students can see him about problems or gripes they may have. Now Scheidt is living with Dr. Kenneth Burns, another new administrator in charge of student personel, and his family in Escondido while his house is being sold in Yorba linda. When it is sold he will move his wife Lorraine and the rest of his family down to the North County.
Lecturer helps people 'hear' pets Lectures, films, and special classes and music events have been scheduled next week and throughout the coming year by the campus department of Continuing Education and Community Services. This Monday night animal psychologist Beatrice Lydecker will speak in Room P-32 at 7:30 p.m. about What Animals Tell me. Having appeared on television and radio talk shows across the country, she has convinced many people that she can "hear" animals, helping people to understand their pets better. "The basic principles of positive statements and visualization work the same on the human subconscious mind as it does with the animals ," she stated. In her book, What the Animals Tell Me, she tells how to choose a psychologically sound pet, as well as describing some of her
ESP experiences with animals. An art lecture the same day, at 7 p.m. in the conference room, A-74, is titled Art Beyond the Mainstream. A conversation between Judith Baca, Marvin Hardin and Josine Ianco Starrels will discuss "forgotten" artists, minority artists and public spaces reserved for community related projects. With films, two are scheduled next Wednesday and Thursday in P-32. In the film art series every Thursday, the neorealism of Michelangelo Antonioni will be presented in Il G rido, at 2 and 7 p.m. A non-fiction film series is shown every Wednesday at 4 p.m. in P-32, with the 1926 classic of Samoan life, Moana, being shown next Wednesday. Moana, directed by the "father" of
documentary film making Robert Flaherty, is an early movie about the inner meaning of the everyday pursuits in traditional Samoan culture. Included is Samoan hunting, fishing, feasting, dancing and the ritual of the tattoo. This month during the usual Wednesday evening performances at 7:15 and 8:30p.m., the Planetarium will feature performances on Black Holes, one of the riddles of modern astronomy. Reservations for performances, which are free, can be made by calling 744-1150 or 7277550, extension 245. The college telescopes are also open for public viewing these nights between 7 and 10 p.m., weather permitting. In addition to these special programs, Community Services has lined up a travel film series to begin October 10.
Poloists hope
for return to Mission title By Michael Carney
PAUL HUBBARD DEFENDS IN WATERPOLO PRACTICE
Comets, MiraCosta meet again for first grid battle in eight years By Rick Hoff It's been a long time since that miracle finish in 1969, but Palomar and that other school down Highway 78 are getting together for a football game again. The Comets of the Mission Conference haven't faced MiraCosta, champions of the Desert Conference for five years, since the 6-3 Palomar victory the last time the two teams got together. But the series which began in 1947, when the Spartans handed the first-year Comets a 33-0 drubbing, will renew Saturday night at Oceanside High School's Simcox Field. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The fans will get their money's worth if the contest is half as exciting as the '69 battle. MiraCosta's Jim Burgess had booted a field goal with 57 seconds left in the game to break a scoreless tie, but the Comets came back and moved to the Spartan 31-yard line in four plays. With eight seconds left, Comet quarterback Jim Moyertried to connect with receiver Dave Faulkner, but defensive back Willie Buchanon, now playing in the NFL, batted the pass into the air. The ball came down into the hands of another Palomar receiver, Doug Blake, who ran for the winning score. That storybook ending made it five wins in eight games for Palomar against their neighborhood rivals, but the Spartans still lead the series, 14-8. Palomar, presently ranked 20th in the state junior college polls , will be
JIM GOODMAN trying to win game No. 2 for head coach Mario Mendez, who took over for Mack Wiebe following a 5-5 campaign last season (2-5 in Mission play). The Comets won their opener last week, 21-7, over Glendale City College of Arizona, as quarterback Jim Goodman, a probable starter tomorrow despite a slight knee injury, turned in a sparkling performance. Goodman, a freshman out of the Marine Corps and one of three quarterbacks on Mendez' roster, along with sophomore Greg Hatfield and freshman Rick Disney, connected on 14 of 23 passes for 145 yards in ridding the Glendale secondary. Goodman will be throwing to
speedy receiver Willie Ramirez, a standout last year , and Mike Lund. Palomar's huge line, possibly one of the best the school has seen, will be led by center Skip Relyea (6-1, 225). Guard spots should be manned by Mike Dier (6-3, 215) and Ed Rhoads (6-2, 222). Dave Bylin (6-4, 255) and Mike Esquivel (6-2, 240) fill in at tackles. That line will open holes for a solid backfield of returnees Dale Wilhelm and Mike Cerroni. Newcomers Jim Colvin, a strong bullish-type runner, and Derrick Peters, a speedster from Compton, provide more than adequate depth in the running game. Stunting linebackers and a tough secondary held Glendale to 37 second-half yards last week, but the Comet defense should see a better offense tomorrow. Probable starters along the line will be Mark Johnson, Rob Murphy, Pat Brown and Chuck Peralta. A strong set of linebackers includes Mike Guminski in the middle and Don Shelton and Bruce Watson outside. Look for a starting defensive secondary of Dennis Cole, John Holland, Bill Barend and Brian Estey. A high contrast in experience will be showcased on the sidelines as Mendez is in his first year of coaching opposing the nation's winningest active junior college coach in the Spartans' Bill Cochran, who brought a 125-72 record into the season. MiraCosta got off to a bad start, however, bowing to Santa Barbara last week, 35-14.
As John Wooden , former UCLA basketball coach, once said, "I'd rather have talent on my team than experience." This is what Donald Hubbard, waterpolo coach, is faced with entering the new season. Only one starter returns from last year's Mission Conference championship team. Paul Hubbard led the Comets in scoring last year and will again head up this year's team. Hubbard was also selected AllSouthern California. Joining Hubbard from last year's squad will be George Soulard, Steve Dodson and Bob Crossen. Rounding out the two-year men are Ron Powers and Fred Brannon. Brannon is a transfer student from Arizona and formally played for Vista High in 1975. He was selected first team All-CIF while playing Vista. John Adams, Peter Schmidt, Jim Delpy and Paul Farley all bring in talent, high school experience and a winning tradition from last year's CIF championship Vista team. Adams and Schmidt were both selected first team All- CIF. Bill Macey, Brit Redmayne and John Duff also join the squad from Fallbrook. Also included on the team are Kevin Bodwell, Orange Glen and Mike Richardson, San Pasqua}, both All-Avocado League performers. Also included are Russ Allen, San Dieguito; Dean Johnson, Coronado: Bill Curtis and Tom Richards, both El Camino graduates. "So you can see we lack experience but have a lot of talent," said Coach Hubbard. "Our prime goal is to repeat last year's accomplishment. Both Citrus and Chaffey seem to be strong teams," Hubbard said. Palomar's first test will come this week as they co-host, along with Mesa College, the San Diego County Invitational. The Comets' first opponents in the tournament will be Grossmont this afternoon at 12 noon and Pasadena at 4:40 p.m.
Curran returns to cross country post; women make debut As Mike Curran makes his return to the head coaching duties for the Comet cross country team after a three-year absence , he welcomes a new addition to the Palomar sports program. Southwestern College became the first Mission Conference school to field a women's cross country team and Palomar, as well as five other schools, are sporting full teams this season for the first time. The Comet women made their debut last weekend, placing fourth at the Palomar Invitational at Moonlight Beach. Both the women's and men's teams are competing in the Moorpark Invitational this weekend.
1000 students declared eligible for BEOG funds Over 1,000 students have applied and been deemed eligible for federal funds ranging from $200 to $762 this year under the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant program. Although paperwork for the BEOG is not due until March, Financial Aids Officer J. Frank Hankin explained, "We figt!re there's another 2,000 students who are eligible and have not applied." Although students late in applying have little chance to get on any financial aid programs this year, Hankin said students would be wise to submit an application at this time for the future. "Their application would at least be on record," he said. It takes six weeks to process an application, but if a student is determined eligible, there is always a possibility that funds could be freed and money made available. "There's just too many people eligible who aren't trying," Hankin concluded. Even though late, veterans who are living solely on benefits of the GI
Jewish history class slated "Ethno-history of the Jewish People," an evening course designed to illuminate major events in Judaic history from biblical times to the present will be offered on the Palomar campus for the first time this fall. Barbara Rosen , the new Judaic studies instructor, will teach the course , alternating semester's with "Introduction to Judaism." Ms. Rosen has a BA from New York University and a Master's in social work from McGill. She is a native of St. John's Newfoundland and was raised in a traditional Jewish household. She has lived and worked in a kibbutz in Israel, attended Hebrew university in Jerusalem, and is fluent in Hebrew. Persons interested in these courses should consult the fall bulletin.
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Black Student Alliance is having an open house today in F-llB, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. New students are welcome. MEChA and American Indian Studies members are invited to attend from 1:30 to 3. Advisors are Starla Hollins and Roland Beanum.
Bill have an excellent opportunity to qualify. Applications are available in the Financial Aids Office in Staff Building #1. Office hours are between 7:30a.m. to 5 p.m., but are scheduled to be extended until9 p.m. with the addition of new staff soon.
Health courses begin Thursday Health Services is offering two 10 week continuing education classes this fall. These classes, designed by Dr. Charles Ross of lnterHealth Lab, are being taught by his health educator , Dr. Susan Macartney. The first, called CHAP(Community Health Awareness Program), is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. in P-30. The topic for September 22 will be "That Extra Pound - How Much Is Too Much?" Concurrently, there will be a special night course (CNED 385 Nutrition / Diet/Weight Reduction). This class will tPach new ways to lose and maintain weight loss with healthful, self-motivational behavioral changes. It will be held Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. in P-32. Contact Clarice Hankins, Coodinator , Health Services, in the HH building for further information.
Channel 15 will air documentary KPBS Channel 15 in San Diego will air a one hour documentary , "Hope, Help and A New Beginning," September 22 at 9 p.m. and again on September 25 at 7 p.m. The telecast concerns mentally retarded children and adults and was filmed through the Office of Educational Television in conjunction with the San Diego Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. The presentation, produced by Dana Hawkes, Educational Television director, was produced entirely with Palomar equipment and staff.
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Writing contest set Campus poets ana creative writers have an opportunity for cash, prizes and publication oftheir winning manuscript in two contests recently announced by International Publications. The Collegiate Creative Writing Contest will offer $600 in cash and book prizes to its winners , as well as free editorial service in a scheduled publication in the magazine "College Contemporaries." The . deadline for short stories, essays or other short pieces between 250 and 1,000 words is November 5. All entrants will receive a free copy of College Contemporaries Magazine. For rules and official entry form,
send a stamped, self-addressed en vel ope to International Publications, at4747 Fountain Ave., Dept. C-3, Los Angeles, CA 90029. Poetry Contest In the National College Poetry Contest, cash prizes wil go to the top five poems, with free printing of accepted manuscripts in the anthology "American Collegiate Poets." The deadline for all poems, which can have no more than 14 lines, is October 25 to International Publications. An entry fee of $1 for the first poem and $.50 for each additional poem up to ten will be accepted, as well as poems in foreign languages.
Career planning Gallery begins course offered Looking for a job? If you are doubtful about your education leading to a career, Counseling 105 Career Planning, taught by Ron Jordan, may have the answer. The course meets Monday, Wednesday a nd Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in F-23. Late comers are welcome according to Jordan. The class is in two sections, the first half dealing with the selection of a successful career. The course will explo r e the r elationship between one's abilities, interests, aptitudes , values and one's career selection. Students will be exposed to various methods utilized in selecting a successful career area from the multitude of careers that exist. The second half of Counseling 105 is tailored to develop knowledge and techniques required in conducting a successful j o b campaign . Knowledge of the job market, job resources , methods of identifying potential employers, assertiveness training, interviewing techniques , and job hunting tricks are just a few of the many areas to be covered. "Any student desiring further information should see me in the Student Placement office in Staff Building 4 or call 744-1150, ext. 220, as soon as possible."
MEChA sets VA changes made activities week
Veterans attending Palomar on the GI bill will find a difference in the way the VA is handling its payments this year. To solve the problem of overpayment, checks will now be issued after each month's training is completed. Unlike last year, there will be no San Diego State representatives advance payment for the first six will hold a meeting at MiraCosta weeks of classes, except for those College Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in who applied thirty days before Room J-1 concerning the registration. Even those who did possibilities of opening a four-year apply will receive only the first college satellite of SDSU in North check in advance. County. approve a recommended cost of living increase. ¡ Veterans are urged to plan their Young Democrats meet every personal finances in accordance Wednesday at 11 a.m. in room 0-11 . with the new payment schedule.
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MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan) has a variety of important activities scheduled next week. On Monday Judith Baca, Los Angeles community mural project director , will speak in RA-74 (Conference room) at 7 p.m. On Wednesday the regular MEChA meeting will be held in R-5 at 12 noon . MEChA will hold a car wash Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m . It will be located behind the Dome with a charge set at $2 general and $1.50 for ASG card holders. On Friday the membership will hold a get-acquainted pot luck from 12 noon to 3 p .m . near R-5 .
art exhibit
Paintings, glass, LASER drawing, furniture , water-filled sculpture, and other contemporary works, mark this year's multi-media show in the Boehm Gallery. The show will begin today and run through October 4, according to Russ Baldwin, director of the gallery. It will feature the Avante Garde use of materials and processes by the Palomar art faculty . Baldwin, hinted at some surprises: "I'm bringing the equator to Palomar for this exhibit!" Included in the show will be a documentation of La Jolla artist Joyce Cutler Shaw's monumental ice sculpture that was to have been presented to Washington D.C. during the Bicentennial.
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Announcement LOST - Old Chinese black and red lantern yesterday in construction area. Used for library displays . Please return to Bill Baldwin, Q-9. Japanese Language Class Starts Today at Vista Lincoln Jr. High, Room 303-304. Learn to read, write and speak Japanese. All ages - beginners through advanced. 3 p.m. -Children, 5 years and up 6p.m. -Jr. high age through adults Every Friday afternoon and evening. For more information call : Mrs. T. Fukuda at 726-1749 or Mrs. Elaine Collins at 729-3358 after 6 p.m. There is a nominal charge.