Voters oust two board incumbents
QiD TltE TELEscopE Palomar College
Volume 37 No . 6
A Publication for th e Associated Students
Friday , November 18 , 1983
San Marcos . CA
Trotta, Baradat, Hughes vvin hotly contested seats By PoUy Filanc In an atmosphere marked by unsu pressedjubilation ove r last wee k's elec tion results, many faculty members experienced a "long overdue" boost in morale. After a hotly contested campaign,
New trustee seeks procedural advice
\ Mary Burke Trotta
Leon Baradat
Barbara Hughes
Voter turnout poor for ASG election Jina Guerrero, Kevin Farrow and Kenneth Anguilo were the winners in the October 24-27 election for the Associated Student Government's legislature. While nine legislative positions were open, only nine students took out election packets and only three returned them. These three went on to place their names on the ballot and win, uncontested. Only 46 students out of the 17,071 on campus voted over a period of four days.
Commenting on the lack of candidates, ASG president Leonard Flagg noted that "Not enough people went out to get their signatures." Candidates must gather 250 signatures on a petition in order to run for ASG office. Vice -president Shannon Ryan blamed the lack of voter involvement on the small amount of campaigning done by candidates. ''There wasn't enough competition and student awareness is down,"¡said Ryan. Dean of Students Norman Price ex-
plained that "because of the average age of Palomar students- 28- many students have other activities such as jobs and families that take up much of their time. Many students just don't have time to get involved in campus activities." Six legislative positions and three judicial advocate seats are still open to students. Anyone interested in an appointive office should contact the Dean of Students office at Ext. 2594.
Newly elected Board of Trustees member Leon Baradat is seeking legal advice over the appointment procedure of trustee Robert Dougherty. Baradat, who feels that the process of Dougherty's appointment "was illegal," is unsure of whether a new board can rescind the decision of an old board. "I am talking to two attorneys who are researching . .. the legality of the appointment. "If it is illegal I will take the neccessarysteps to reverse the appointment." While Baradat said that he "has nothing against Dougherty", he is against the "method by which the appointment was made." Faculty leaders and local residents sharply criticized the trustees for not allowing public comment or interviews, as originally planned. "If Dougherty's appointment is reversed I'll personally invite him to apply for appointment again. But the process has to an open one and it has to be procedurally correct." Baradat's pursuit is "an ethical point. I campaigned on the basis that the appointment was illegal. I feel obliged to the voters to pursue it."
Simson recalls best, worst times By PoUy Filanc For the past 12 years he's seen the best of times and the worst of times. Anton Simson, veteran member of Palomar's Board of Trustees, is leaving the governing board during one of the worst of times. But he feels optimistic that "It's time for new blood, new insights and new approaches." In the last few years, Simson has seen "a widening rift between the college community and the board." He is leaving because he thinks "Others might help in working towards a solution." In last week's board election voters seemed to agree, as they ousted incumbents Charles Salter and James Slivkoff. For this reason, Simson, unlike the incumbents, did not seek re-election. Instead, he feels he has been "here long enough at this particular time." Claiming that he is "not a political person," and "did not want to get in the middle of a big political contest," Simson is confident that if he had run, "I would have been elected. I believe the voters view my position as being helpful to solve the problems. "My strength on the board was listening and asking questions," Simson, who often stood apart from the other members, thinks that the previous board's weakness was its "failure or unwillingness to listen. "It seemed to me the board really didn't try to listen, specifically to the faculty. Anyone from the faculty who spoke up was automatically branded as being non -representative by the board. "At various times I received letters or comments that I was a tool of the faculty. Those people obviously don't have very good memories. I've always questioned the financial requests of the fac ulty and consistently voted for low salary increases." Pausing thoughtfully and grop in g for the right words, Simson further elaborates. "Any c riticism of the administration, specifically of the president, by the
faculty has been almost automatically considered as being incorrect or nonrepresentative. "Performance reviews of the president have been routinely written off as completely misrepresenting the true feeling of faculty. "Certainly, any performance review of any individual has the problem of allowing anonymous expressions of negative feelings. It's always fun to let off steam at the boss and to blame problems on the boss. "So some fi.Itering of performance review results is always required, but blanket rejection of the results is not an acceptable answer for any of the parties." While Simson is supportive of most board decisions, he does point out that the "attitude . .. of not honestly looking for all inputs needs to be changed." He is hopeful that with the newly elected candidates, the attitudes will change. Simson is adamant that ''The faculty should not run the college: The reason the college is here is to produce a learning environment. But its major implementation is via the faculty, so we need to listen to their views." This chasm between the board and the faculty happened because both sides "got defensive," Simson says. "It started out as a difference in views and feelings, coupled with the defensive nature of both sides. It was a continually widening gap in basic com munication ." Some of the controversy arose ove r the faculty's newslette r, Th e Fogcutter. "Th e Fogcutter wasn't always careful of its facts , but it played a valid role. It brought many of these differences out in th e open. Although it was a bit radical , it still presented valid con cerns on th e part of the fac ulty." In response, the board indicated that "th ese are only the wo rds and views of a small s egm e nt of th e fa culty." Simson feels, "We basically had a good board . However, they becam e
preconditioned to ignoring the valid portions of issues when the faculty raised questions. Although Simson seemed to have been "very isolated from the rest of the board," according to one faculty member, he was never afraid to speak out or question the issues. "He favored an open and complete public investigation of all issues," said faculty senate member Mark Edelstein, who has been active in this year's board elections. Edelstein chaired the Committee for Quality in Education which backed the winners, Mary Burke Trotta, Leon Baradat and Barbara Hughes. ''The faculty has often disagreed with Simson," Edelstein adds, "but we have always respected him." At the October 25 board meeting Simson openly criticized his fellow board members for "total lack of leadership" over the September appointment of Poway physician Robe rt Dougherty, in which the board allowed no interviews or public comment at the special meeting. Simson did not attend that special meeting. Declaring that a "fundamental inju~ Â tice has been done by the board," Simson made a formal motion at the October 25 meeting to reopen the appointment procedure. No one on the board seconded his motion . Now that elections are over, Simson feels the issue should "go away." Even though the recent issues of board leadership and finan ce have clouded Palomar's skies, Simson is optimistic. "In fact," he says, "when th e finances are finally straightened around, Palomar will be in an excelle nt pos ition to move ah ead." Th e financial crun c h has "forced the college to look at th e fundam entals and to dec id e what is really important." But, he s ays , "We must continue to evaluate and re-evaluate our mixture of needs and put emphasis on c ultural, industrial, ethnic and basic edu cation al programs."
Palomar has been lucky, he adds. "We have never really had the big issues of student strife, union (problems) , or (lack of) facilities (as many other colleges face.) We have had a remarkable history of working mutually together." For the past 12 years, Simson says, "It's been one day at a time. Every year has had its concerns, but they have all been workable." With one last board meeting to go, Simson is anxious to start "plucking more daisies." To him this means to do other things. Currently, he is designing and building his second high performance sports car, which will be featured next year on KPBS television . "Our intention is to market the plans of this car for home construction, which is similiar to home-built airplanes." An engineer at General Dynamics for 20 years, he was one of the originators of the Hard Mobile Basing System, which allows for the rapid movement of ICBMs within a military reservation
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voters clearly demonstrated the ir preferences by ousting the two incumbent board members and installing three candidates heavily endorsed by facul ty leaders. Mary Burke Trotta led the race with 15,307 votes, or 16.6 percent for the ballots cast. Leon Baradat came in second with 11,615 votes, or 12.6 percent, while Barbara Hughes followed with 11 ,208 votes or 12.1 percent. The threesome will be sworn in for their four-year term during the Decem ber 6 board meeting. In an 11 -way race for three open board seats, the winners - backed by the Committee for Quality in Education , a group formed by faculty and community members who wanted to see "a more independent board" defeated incumbents Charles Salter and James Slivkoff by a wide margin. Trustee Anton Simson, a 12-year veteran of the board, did not seek re-election. Salter, an attorney, who had served on the board since 1978, claimed 9,425 votes, or 10 percent. Slivkoff, a board member since 1981, walked off with 9,382 votes, or 10 percent. Following the top five vote-getters were Walter Brown, 9,098 votes; Robert Bowman, 7,837 votes; Ilia Mitchell, 7,448 votes; Gerrie Ryan, 6,285 votes; Karl Waack, 2,331 votes; and Bob Ottaviano, 2,014 votes. While most candidates agreed that the college's fi,nancial crunch caused by cutbacks in state funding was a major issue in the campaign, it was not as intense as the question of the previous board's leadership. Some of the candidates felt that the board's leadership in dealing with issues was "lacking." The most recent controversy on campus followed a September board meeting at which trustees Alan Krichman, Salter and Slivkoffunanimously chose Poway physician Robert Dougherty from a field of 17 candidates to fill a vacancy left by William Boyce. Faculty leaders, local residents and trustee Simsom sharply criticized the trustees for n<>t allowing public com ment or interviews, as originally plan ned. Despite public outcry to rescind Dougherty's appointment, trustees stood firm in their decision. According to Baradat, the most critically outspoken of the candidates, "The board had exercised very little leadership by the fact that they made decisions while refusing public comment." That appointment process "hurt the incumbents very badly," Bar ad at said. ''They proved themselves to be insensitive and undemocratic. People don't like either of those characteristics in public officials." Although the process, according to Trotta, was "a significant factor in the defeat of the incumbents," Baradat added , "I don't think the people only voted against the incumbents. They also voted for us. This is determined by the margin by which we won." Baradat said that he would reopen the appointment procedure, but he is unsure about the legal status of a new board rescinding a decision of a previous board. "I will look into it." During the campaign some of the other candidates, including the in cum bents, c harged that the winning trio endorsed by both the Comm ittee and the California Teachers Association, Palomar branch , was an "attempt by the facu lty to take over the board." Although the winners said they were grateful for the endorsements, they pointed out that they were not run ning as faculty cand id ates. Trotta said she never asked them ( the endo rsers ) why they chose her. "I was running my own campaign. " Baradat echoed Trotta, but add ed , "They ( th e faculty) don't dare try to use me as a puppet." Baradat said he was endorsed "h('cause I am my own man, because I am obj ec tive, and because I stand for
Anton Simson
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Turkey of the Year Avvards Okay, it's turkey time again! Will the following turkeys please stand up : President Ronald Reagan, Governor George Deukmejian and Speaker Willie Brown. Applause, applause. Because of a rare triple tie, you all have been awarded The Telescope 's first annual "Turkey of the Year" award. From numerous candidates, you three were chosen for your unstinting ability to make "mincemeat" of the issues that left many people thankless this holiday season.
Deukmejian chosen By Polly Filanc No need to talk turkey - this turkey speaks for himself. Because of his "gutless" contribution to higher education, The Telescope would like to thank Governor George Deukmejian for no small favors, since he acted like a "chicken with its head cut off" when dishing out funds to community colleges. In one fell swoop, our fearless leader, resembling a vulture more than a turkey, has managed to carve $108 million out of community college funding this year. Furthermore, our unrelenting governor is ever-poised with his trusty meat axe to lop off funds and programs for next year, if tuition is not passed by the "leg"islature. He seems to feel that the "pilgrims" who attend our two year institutions are the "part of the turkey that goes over the fence last." Deukemejian winged it when he pulled the stuffing out of community colleges after the tuition issue, which ruffled many feathers , failed to pass. In turn "left wing" demoturkeys also failed to
Reagan honored By Chris Reynolds When our forefathers were considering which bird they should choose as the national symbol, one of the first suggestions was the wild turkey. Little did they realize that a wild turkey would one day occupy the White House. Ronald Reagan's term of office has left a fowl taste in many a Pilgrim's mouth. Those who have kept abreast of the issues will no doubt agree that Ronald Reagan is right wing and has made more questionable political moves than you can shake a drumstick at. His choice of cabinet appointees, his neglect of the needy, his treatment of minorities and the gobble-dy-gook that rolls off his tongue earn him a nomination for our "Turkey of the Year Award". In his appointment process we note that "birds of a feather flock together" and Reagan has honored his promise to "remember his friends", when he took the oath of office. Richard V. Allen, a man of dubious integrity and Reagan's first choice for National Security adviser, left the nest early in the administration's service, in the wake of a scandal. Alexander Haig resigned after squawking for some time about his lack of "control" over policy. Most recently James Watt flew the coop after having his tail feathers singed by the press, Democrats and fellow Republicans for stuffing it to "Jews, Women, Blacks and the Handicapped." The rich have been taken under Reagan's wing, while he tosses the poor chicken feed and the First-lady dresses them for dinner in designer clothes. Carving up social programs' funding , he gave "Cap" Weinberger and the
Standing eyeball to eyeball - more appropriately , waste to waist - with the peculiarly American celebration of Thanksgiving, we are faced with its blatant absurdities. While families sit down for this November feast, hunger dominates the world . Eve n as we blithely unpack our best siiver and china , other populations exist in a state of deprivation. As we utter awkward self-conscious prayers of gratitude, oppression, fear and terror continue to rule in Lebanon, ferm ented by a fervor that only religion can fuel. Sitting down to our annual family feed, we must wonder if this secular celebration is out of touch with reality, if the sense of the season exists anymore. But before we discard this tradition, or settle on it as a merely archaic rite of self-indulgence, let us pause just for a moment. What were those Puritan colonists celebrating on that first Thanksgiving? Certainly not the splendor of their table. The thin, rocky soil of New England gave begrudgingly of its fruits.
*To make ends meat, teachers and staff have been forced to take cuts in pay and benefits. *The colleges are squawking over the loss of enrollment which may mean less "white meat" next year. *Cuts in supplies, equipment, services, transportation, maintenance, as well as the reserve, leave colleges no other choice but to "peck up" the pieces. To paraphrase Marie Antoinette's famous phrase, Governor Deukmejian's last words are "Let them eat crow."
Brown crowned
Defense Department a huge slice of the proverbial pumpkin pie, with extra cool-whip, producing record deficits. Where minorities have been concerned, the President hasn't. He made racial jokes on the campaign trail. He told Hispanic voters that "they weren't so far apart (culturally, because) he served enchiladas to the Queen of England. " Reagan supported federal aid for Bob Jones college, even though it pursues an active policy of segregation. Reagan supported Jesse Helms' move to thwart a Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday, on the basis that King was a communist sympathizer. He even had to phone Mrs. King to apologize for comments he made. Unfortunately for the President, there is no such thing as an all-white turkey. He'll have his dark meat right along side his white meat , just as it should be. Still we shouldn't make any bones about the situation, especially wishbones. We should gobble our distress and "give thanks" that things aren't worse, unless he wins reelection.
Tha nksg ivi ng raises spirits, despite blatant absurdities By Sarah Grimes
stay abreast of the college's needs and butted heads with the governor. As a result of this butting stalemeat, community colleges are caught with only the wishbone this season, afraid to guess which way the axe will fall. But despite the "Duke's" current "allotment of birdseed," this college is optimistic that next year will bring "Butterballs." Fallowing are some of the areas that fell prey to the governor's rusty axe:
Indeed, their very existence was due to the Indians who supplied the starving colony with enough food the previous winter to enable them to survive. Were they celebrating good health, perhaps? A mortality rate of 50 percent made that unlikely. No , the depleted group eating meager fare was simply rejoicing its survival. Moreover, they were celebrating a continuation of their faith , values, and customs, but most important, the promise of the future. Are we so different then? Aren't we, in our Thanksgiving ritual - however ineptly performed - acknowledging that even though our values are battered, our faith in mankind somewhat diminished, we are still here and will continue to be. As Alexander Pope said: "What future bliss he gives thee not to know, But gives that hope to be our blessing now. Hope springs eternal in human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest." We raise our spirits in thanks for the continuation of our dreams.
By Sarah Grimes Speaker of the California State Assembly Willie Brown is another winner of the T ele. scope's Turkey of the Year award for helping heap financial chaos on the budget plates of the state's community colleges. Students, teachers and administrators are fasting not feasting this season because of the squabble between Speaker Brown and Governor George Deukmejian over a first time fee for community colleges. Up in Sacramento, where the other political fowl roost, the tuition question changed from a simple economic bird into a political beast. No longer was it a choice of fees or no fees . Instead community college funding became like a worm that two barnyard birds fought over, a power struggle between the Democratic legislature and the Republican governor. Despite public support for a modest first
time fee and a near compromise between the assembly and the governor, Brown changed the color of his feathers and with the help of other liberal democrats axed a compromise bill that linked $108 million in community college funds to tuition. Brown squawked that "More students would be denied access to community colleges by imposition of a fee than by the failure to provide $108 million ." Meanwhile, community colleges starve and many students are denied access to classes as Brown incubates a nest of empty ideals, including free college education. Many college programs have been made into mincemeat because of the lack of funds. Although Willie Brown is not sole ly to blame for the uncertain plight of two year colleges, certainly he is one Tom that deserves to be in the running for Turkey of the Year.
Readers' Forum Writer responds Editor: In response to the November 4, 1983 letter to the editor "Mass Feed Provokes Anger. " The purpose of the All School Picnic is to bring together students, faculty and staff for an informal social interlude. It was a success and enjoyed by all who participated. Next point: "Poor Leadership." As President of the Associated Student Government, Mr . Leonard Flagg has instituted several dynamic programs. The ASG Food Bank, Swap Meet, Patrons' Day, and Comet Week. The Food Bank feeds needy students through donations. The Swap Meet is generating income and will bring in dollars to help support the ASG . Patrons Day was promoted to thank a great organization for their support. Comet Week promotes student involvment, awareness, and spirit. Last point! You seem to have some suggestions for the ASG . I would like to invite you to come to the ASG meetings (every Wednesday at 12:00 in R-21A) and state your opinions. The
next "Hot Issue" will be a committee meeting to decorate the Student Lounge for Christmas . Bob Klug
Contributors praised Editor: There has been a lot of media attention paid to Palomar College these past few months . One might tend to forget that we still have student and public involvement in mor~ positive aspects that make this institution a "community college" in every sense of the word. College alumni and current students sponsored the new jogging course after receiving $2,500 in seed money from Wells Fargo. Members of the community donated the rest of the funds required to install this $8,000 health facil ity which is here for the benefit of the public and the students. Palomar College would like to go on record with a large thank you to all who contributed to the success of this JJroject. Bernice Hart Public Information Office
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School days may change
New calendar proposals debated By Melanie Anderson After years of debate, the idea of changing Palomar's calendar is finally approaching a solution. According to Dean of Student Services Dr. David Chappie, six -pilot schools were set up in an experimental study for the possibility of a flexible 160 instructional day calendar instead of the traditional 175 day calendar. The Calendar Revision Committee, which Dr. Chappie is a chairman for, has studied the effects of the pilot school experiment and has come up with two alternatives to the present day traditional calendar Palomar is based upon. One alternative is a popular schedule used by more than half of the colleges in the United States, the earlystart traditional calendar.This calendar would begin the fall semester in late August( around the 20th)and end the spring semester in late May. The early-start would also bring Palomar more in line with the four-year colleges, therefore benefittng the trans-
fer student, and also eliminating the awkward time period after Christmas and before finals Enrollment loss, on the other hand, may be the result of the early-start in August and the extended Christmas and semester breaks combined together. This could be a big minus factor for Palomar, although the funding formula would remain the same. Chap pie adds,'There will be no fear of financial loss with the early-start traditional calendar." The second alternative to Palomar's traditional calendar is the flexible calendar.One example of this is shown by starting the fall semester in late August( around the 27th) and ending spring semester in late May. Christmas and semester break would begin after fmal exams. A threeweek intersession would also be added to this calendar, consisting of faculty in-service days and optional student courses. One of the plusses of the flexible calendar would put Palomar more in line with the four-year colleges.
Three elected to board (Continued from page 1) sound educational principles." Meanwhile, Committee chairman and faculty senate member Mark Edelstein said, "I am very happy that these candidates won. These candidates have never made any commitments to the faculty to support any particular position. "I am gratified that the voters did not take seriously some of the misrepresentations and distortions of the facts that other candidates presented." Edelstein said that this will "vastly improve morale, because the faculty will be listened to. They (the winners) will be able to exercise independent judgment and will really investigate the issues." With elections over the trio is "eager" and "anxious" to start in. Trotta, a nurse and mother of six, said her first priority will be programs. "I'd also like to see more than one budget. I think it is necessary to have several plans ready to implement, depending on the funds the college receives." She added that "I certainly will do my best to be fair and accessible." Baradat, a political science instructor at MiraCosta, has two main concerns. He advocates that "A collegial process has to be instituted imme-
diately. That means the policy that the board considers should be developed through consultation with all people involved in the decision. Then the policy alternatives developed should be laid before the board for its decision." His second concern is that this process be put into effect to "develop a new statement of priorities." Barbara Hughes, a part-time teacher at a private school and mother, has defmite plans to "open communication with all facets of the college. If people have particular problems or issues they'd like to see discussed, I want them to feel free to come to the board members to discuss and present their points of view." She plans to form a "citizens advisory board made up of community leaders." Looking back on their campaign, the winning candidates agreed that it took "a lot of hard work" and "very scientific" planning to win the election. "We targeted the voters, by identifying who they were. We mailed to them, telephoned them and walked their precincts," said Baradat. Also, hundreds of campaign posters were splashed throughout the 2,500 square miles of the district. In the end, most felt that the voters recognized the need for a change.
The flexible calendar has its negative points, however, and these could be the deciding factor for a calendar change. Due to the 15 less teaching days in the flexible calendar, teachers would be forced to restructure their courses. Students may also encounter difficulty in learning material with a shortened semester. A financial loss will also occur as a result of the shortened semester and of the way funding formula is written. Although the final decision of a calendar change rests with the Board of Trustees, the advisory council met November 15 to discuss the possibilities and results from faculty and student preference surveys pertaining to a calendar change. The advisory council included students, staff members, administrators, and individual bodies who gather information and recommend a solution. Chappie stresses that the Calendar Revision Committee,"does not represent the administrator's point of view," but takes on an "informational position" only. Over 200 staff members and 800 students were surveyed concerning the calendar change. A decision has not yet been made, although Chappie feels the early-start traditional calendar is more popular with the staff. The final decision on a calendar change will be made in February and will be put into effect before the '84-'85 school year.
Blood bank needs donors Blood donors will receive a free Blood Bank tee-shirt when the bloodmobile visits the campus December 5 from 9:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Union, sponsored by the ASG and the Student Health Center. All students, staff, and their dependents are eligible to use the Palomar College Blood Reserve Fund when needed, at no cost. Why donate blood?Everyseven minutes someone in San Diego County needs a blood transfusion. There is no substitute for blood. It has a life span of only 35 days. North County residents currently need about 1,500 pints of blood each month. One blood donation can help as many as four patients when divided into components. To make an appointment to donate, call the Student Health Center at Ext. 2380.
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FASHION SHOW- Student models show offfall casual wear as part of Comet Week November 9. This event was just one in a week full of festivities.
( Photo by Annie Wiehle)
Veteran trustee looks back (Continued from page 1) to prevent destruction by a surprise attack. Even though he quit his job a year and a half ago to design cars, he continues to consult with General Dynamics on missile programs. "I think everybody's military expenditures should focus on defensive programs. If they (countries) would build just defensive things, then everybody would feel more secure." Even though he has been "very much a loner," Simson considers himself "pretty happy." Being a Gemini, he enjoys being with p eople, which is one reason he originally ran for the board. Back then, he said, "I was considered a rabble rouser." Simson explains how, as a young man, the dual nature of his astrological sign combined with his Russian background conflicted with "old world ways" of his father. "My father, who came from Estonia, was a left-brained person. Left-brained people are more analytical, rigorous artd structured, whereas, right-brained people are more artistic and conceptual. It's the wild side of the brain. "Even though I am left-brained, I like to mix in right-brained foolishness. This drove my father crazy." He sees himself as "the guy at the
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"Europe's Teacup Countries," a fllm highlighting the smallest nations of Europe will be presented November 20 as part of the Palomar travel fl.lm series. This fl.lm replaces the previously scheduled "Timeless Turkey." Countries covered in this fl.lm include Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, San Marino, and the Vatican. "Each has a personality all its own," states Frank Klicar, the film's producer and narrator. "For instance, Luxembourg not only has fairytale castles but heayy industry and was also the scene of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II." The fl.lm will be presented twice on November 20, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in P-32. Cost of admission is $3 general and $2.50 students and senior citizens.
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back of the room who's not afraid to ask questions. I'd like to shake hands with whoever coined the phrase: There's no such thing as a dumb question, only stupid mistakes.'" Although "a very private man," Simson, 45, does reveal being the father of two girls and two boys. Aside from his professional life, he also "burns a lot of energy" sailing, skiing, flying, swimming, playing the cello and inventing. Simson says he owns several patents, including a steering system that flips from one side of the car to the other. While it may seem that Simson has "plucked" about every daisy, he says, feeling philosophical, "There's too much to do and too much to see, with lots of time to spin our wheels. While we try to do as much as we can we should pause long enough to enjoy all that we can." Looking back on his experiences at Palomar, Simson says, "I've had a good time. I've made a lot of friends." In the college's future, Simson hopes to see "all parties putting their shoulders together in working on the problems, in the spirit of the good old days" when "the board knew how to listen." "If various parties can't get things straightened out in two years, I might be back."
Typing and shorthand tests will be offered by the Business Education Department to all North County residents. Certificates will be issued based on the results . The tests will be given Tuesday and Thursday afternoons through June 7, 1984, excluding school holidays and finals . Since space is limited, res ervations are n ecessary in advance of the testing da te. A fee of $2 for the typing test and $3 for shorthand will be charged. For appointments or additiona l information , call Lorraine Doering, 744-1150 or 727-7529 , ext. 2496.
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Jean Seberg teams with Warren Beatty in Lilith, a moody and poetic tale of mental illness on November 30 at 4 p .m. in P-32. Waren Beatty stars in an experimental fl.lm directed by Arthur Penn, Mickey One. This strange but spectacular 1965 fl.lm can be seen December 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p .m. in P-32.
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Students and faculty are invited to the LDSSA Thanksgiving Friday Forum, November 18 from 11 to 12 noon at the Southwest side of campus. The speaker will be president Thad Anderson. A turkey dinner will be provided.
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Tuition threat affects grants the student directly. Hankin believes that these state backed grants would also increase. SEOG Grants are money awarded to Palomar by the federal government. This money is then distributed by the Palomar Financial Aids Office in awards ranging to $2,000. EOPS Grants are used to fund book grants and emergency loans. "I can only guess," stated Hankin, "how these grants would be effected." Because grants are awarded by need and by academic progress, Hankin doubted that there would be a change in the requirements or the awarding process. In recent years the federal government has been trying to shift the bulk of financial aid from grants to loans and work study. Tuition would not affect loans. However, an increase in paperwork and a high default rate have forced many schools to stop offering National Direct Student Loans, backed by the federal government, in favor of Guaranteed Student Loans, which are low interest loans from private lending institutions. Imperial Valley, Grossmont, and Mira Costa Community Colleges have already dropped their NDSL programs. Palomar is considering following their Certificates of Achievement in the lead. area oflndian Studies are being awardHankin predicted an increase in ed for the flrst time this semester. work study programs which also The certificate is offered by the would be unaffected by tuition. American Indian Studies Department. If tuition were imposed and the It is, "multi-disciplinary in nature con- school was allowed to keep the money centrating on anthropology, sociology, collected in its own district, there is a history, art and other academic stu- possibility that some of it would be dies," according to staff member tagged for an inschooJ fmancial aid program. Steven Crouthamel. If the money collected was sent to The American Indian Studies De- Sacramento, it is unlikely that there partment, along with the American would be such a program. Indian Organization, an official club, represent Palomar and the nine Indian reservations in the Palomar District. To fulftll this goal the AIS has established an American Indian Education Center on the Pauma Indian reservaLipread tutoring is being offered tion. The center provides education, for all deaf and hearing impaired counseling and refferal to local In- students. The service is available for all dians. hearing-handicapped students inThe AIS and its American Indian terested in communicating with Center are members of the "Learning others, especially those who don't Circle". The "Learning Circle" is a so- know sign language. "The ability to ciety made up of Palomar College, The read lips is invaluable," said tutor American Indian Center, San Gerry Keele. "Lip reading is not an easily Diego State University, University of California at San Diego and the Uni- learned skill, and practice and patience are needed, but everyone versity of California at Long Beach. Students wanting more information can benefit from training and everyone does learn," Keele added. about Native American Studies or InTo sign up or to obtain more dian Education should visit the Amer- information, contact the Handiican Indian Studies Department in capped Students Services, located in room R-15 or call 744-1150 Ext. 2425. building HH .
"An increase in state and federal funds means that money would be available for those who need it," said Financial Aid Director, Frank Hankin, if tuition is imposed on the community colleges. He further speculated that the fear of a possible lack of money would keep students away, therefore lowering the average daily attendance. Tuition would also force the Financial Aids office to change existing documents and awards. This would increase their work load, which has already been increased due to budget and staff cuts. Financial aid is broken down into three major categories- grants, loans, and work study programs. Grants would be the most affected by tuition. Pel! Grants, backed by the Federal Department of Education, would automatically increase because, by the formula with which they are awarded, it would cost more to attend. CAL Grants are similar to Pel! Grants, because they are awarded to
AIS gives certificates
Tutor service assists deaf
Cuts trim
art classes, instructors By Chris Reynolds
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During the Interclub Council picnic, club members donated cans of food for the ASG food bank, which distributes food to needy students. This club picnic kicked off Comet Week November 4. ( Photo by Pat Lee)
Multi Cultural Studies offers a new course By Sean Fitting Since its beginning in the 1973-74 school year, the Multi-Cultural Studies Department has offered courses in Chicano and Africana studies.
The department works closely with other departments, especially the American Indian Studies Department which was a part of the Multi-Cultural Studies Department until it broke away in the mid 1970's. "The variety of courses offered runs
Career series aids women "Women today are going through a bombardment of life changes," says a student summarizing the Women's Center. 'There are problems which have little to do with purely academic matters, but do have a great bearing on staying on track with our education. This is a need the center fills". Continuing the Career Workshop series, the Women's Center will be presenting "The Finishing Touch" Workshop November 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 7441150, Ext. 2597, or stop by the Women's Center on campus, R-2. All Workshops are held at the Youth Assessment and training center, 1605 W. Mission Road, unit 1, San Marcos. Counselor Judy Eberhart will be presenting the "Learning to be Assertive" series November 22 and 29, and December 6 and 13.
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the gamut," said department chairman Jose Rangel, "but concentrates on the social sciences: history, political science, flne arts, language and literature. Certificates of Achievement which may be transferred to four year schools, are available in Africana studies. According to Rangel, there is no certificate in Chicano studies "for a number of economic and political reasons." The department has made efforts to establish a Pan-Asian Studies program, by contacting people willing to teach Pan-Asian studies courses. However, budget limitations have made continued work in this area impossible. Budget cuts already have forced the department to reduce the number of classes they offer to 38-40 percent of the number they offered in the mid70's. They have not been able to replace instructors that they lost due to transfers and a resignation. "Pre-Proposition 13 there was a great deal of flexibility in terms of class area. The school could afford it," Rangel stated. As money became tight the school was forced to set minimum class sizes. In the beginning there were a good deal of exceptions to the minimum class size. "As money became tighter the number of exceptions to the minimum class size became fewer. Unfortunately Palomar has a higher minimum class size than other local community colleges. "Minimum class size, coupled with the attitude that Multi-Cultural studies is a specialized, not normal, education have forced the department to run only those courses which will attract the greatest number of students."
Student fiction, poems wanted Bravura, Palomar's Literary Magazine, will be accepting submissions of original, unpublished poems, short flction stories, and photographs for the 1984 spring issue. Published through the English and Graphic Arts Departments on campus, the Bravura is a yearly publication circulated in June. Providing a "creative outlet" for students, says Janelle Collins, editor, the Bravura contains many poems, stories, and illustrations of the unpublished student. All entries must be submitted to a drop box in P-6 in the English Department by January 31, 1984. Name, address, and phone number should be included for each entry. Any submissions will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
When school budgets get trimmed it "paints a grisly picture" for Art Departments as much as any other. "Five classes and five instructors are gone from our program this semester as as resultofbudget cuts," said Val G. Sanders, Art Department chairperson. "The classes were mutually agreed upon by the Steering Committee of the Art Department. Two workshops were also dropped because of a request from the Dean of Humanities." Hardest hit was the threedimensional area which includes: sculpting, jewelry making, glass blowing, and metal crafts. The cuts are not due to nonenrollment or lack of student participation however. " The caliber of our Art Department is head and shoulders above most," said gallery director Russell Baldwin. "People come from as far away as the East Coast to attend and participate in Palomar's art program." "We are hopeful for the future," said Sanders. "We hope to restore some courses in the spring." Preparing students for four year colleges is the main objective of the Palomar Art programs. Currently offered are a certificate program in commercial ·art , with degree programs in commercial design and illustration. "The whole intention of our present program is to offer core courses and intermediate courses for new and returning students in an attempt to prepare them for four year schools," said Sanders. There are also plans to host visiting artists who will give lectures, slide shows and deliver speeches to interested students. In other Art Department news, students and faculty efforts were successful over the summer at the Annual Southern California Art Exhibit in Del Mar where 18 students, former students, and In structors received honors.
Americana series ends music shows
American music ranging from Stephen Foster to Scott Joplin will be featured during the flnal concert in the Americana Series in the Palomar College Theatre November 19 at 8 p.m. and November 20 at 3 p.m. The Palomar Chorale, conducted by Joe Stanford, will perform a variety of styles of American music, ranging from Stephen Foster songs and Negro spirituals to the Ballad of William Sycamore by Halsey Stevens. The Chorale will be joined in the second half by pianist Peter Gach, who will repeat part of his Scott Joplin "Rags and Waltzes" program which was heard earlier in the series. The performance by the 50 voice Palomar Chorale will be conducted by Stanford and accompanied by Connie Venti, piano. The second half of the program consists of American music in a lighter vein. Pianist Gach will repeat part of his Scott Joplin program of rags and Waltzes. No program of American music would be complete without spirituals of the American Negro. The arrangements to be heard, by Jester Hairston, are nearly always on religious texts. This program, however, does include one secular spiritual, "I'll Take Sugar in My Coffee-0". Also to be performed will be "Elijah Rock" and "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child". Admission charges are $4.50 and $3.50 general; $4 and $3 for senior citizens and $2 for students and children. For more information, phone the Palomar College Box Office at 744-1156.
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Saddle back subdues gridders 28-21 Comets host Riverside CC in last game By Bill Wilson Unbeaten Saddleback College outlasted an upset surge by Palomar and handed the locals their third straight loss 28-21 at San Marcos High last Saturday. The loss dropped the Comets to 1-3 in Mission Conference play, while the Gauchos' league record remained unblemished at 4-0. Palomar trailed 28-7 in the second quarter but bounced back to within seven points before halftime. But despite the fmal score, head coach Tom Craft was pleased with his team's performance against the perennial powerhouse which was ranked fourteenth in the nation going in to the game. "We could have folded in the second quarter, but we didn't," said Craft. 'This is the first time in many years Palomar has been in the game going into the fourth quarter against Saddleback" The Comet mentor was quick to point out that the average score over the past seven years against the Gauchos has been a dismal 37-8. 'This game shows how far our program has come," he continued, referring to his t roops' progress. The Gauchos took a 7-0 edge early in the second period when Saddleback's John Salinas dashed 63 yards for a score. Palomar's Leo Toloumu returned the ensuing kickoff 90 yards for the Comets' first score. Dan Ignosci added the PAT to tie the game at 7-7. Saddleback then put together three quick touchdowns to post a commanding 21 point lead. The first came when Gaucho quarterback Mike Douglass connected with his receiver Todd Cage on a 70 yard TD pass. An 11 yard touchdown scamper by Gaucho running back John Carroll and a touchdown strike of 29 yards from Douglass to Mike Enright rounded out t he visitor's scoring. Comet running back Shawn Kimbrough then carried the ball 68 yards on the first play from scrimmage for another Comet touchdown with 2:28 remaining in the first half. Palomar's safety Jeff Adams set up the host's next score when he recover ed a Saddleback fumble at the win ners' 28 yard line. Comet QB Mike Meyer, who passed for 144 yards on 12 completions, quickly hit tight end Harold Collins over the middle making the score 28-21. A week earlier, Palomar suffered a 38-24 setback to Santa Ana. On the second play of the game, Palomar defensive back Greg ·Nefzger stepped in front of an errant pass from Santa Ana QB Don Money and returned it 20 yards for a score. Later in the first quarter, Meyer served up his first of five interceptions and Santa Ana's James Boyd returned it to the Comets' 18. From there, the Dons evened the score when quarterback Don Money combined with tight end Eric Ory. The Comets then marched 80 yards on five plays for another score. A Meyer-to-Dave Willoughby pass for 61 yards set a Toloumu touchdown sweep from 14 yards out. Ignosci's conversion gave Palomar a 14-7 lead. Early in the second quarter, Money conected with Santa Ana wide receiver Zeth Berdon on a touchdown pass of 13 yards. With 5:49 left before halftime, Meyer
was intercepted again by Dons defensive back Bret Daily, who returned it to his opponent's 25. Berdon collected his second touchdown of the night when Money hit him from 12 yards out, boosting the Dons to a 21 -14 halftime lead.
TEAM EFFORT- Comet Quarterback Mike Meyer (12) gets protection
from running backs Leo Toloumu (4) and Leroy Leflti (8) and his offensive linemen Ken Kubik (70), Chuck Wilson (56), Eric Helgeson (50) as he looks for an open receiver in a recentloss to South western College
40-22. Palomar travels to Citrus for tomorrow's 7:30p.m. contest then returns home to host Riverside CC in its season finale Thursday November 24 at San Marcos High. (Photo by Annie Wlehle)
Wrestlers win, achieve top ranking After four dual match wins and three tournament victories, the Palomar wrestlers are ranked first in the state in the California Junior College Wrestling Coaches' Association poll. David Vurik, 190 lbs., and Mark James, 177 lbs., are ranked number one in California, while Jamie Martinez, heavyweight, and Jack Duby, 150 lbs., ranks second. Luis Loya, 126 lbs., ranks third and Ron Sigler, 134 lbs., sixth. In the San Diego City dual November 2, the locals won handily 28-11. Freshman Mario Moreno, 118 lbs., pinned Armando Acosta at the 4:50 mark Moreno comes from Orlando High School, where he compiled a three year record of 96-3. Luis Loya, at 126lbs., Steve Bowdren at 158lbs., Ron Sigler at 134lbs., Jack
Duby at 150 lbs., Mark James, 190 lbs., and heavyweight Jamie Martinez also overcame their foes handily. On November 4 the Comets routed the Moorpark Raiders 33-10. Loya tied Aaron Jackson in the 126 pound weight class, but he dominated in take-down ability. In the 134 pound weight division, Sigler got his win 11 -5 by thrashing Joe Hernandez. Sigler started right out in the first period with two take downs and an escape.
den took his impressive win over Jeff Butler 10-5. David Vurik continued the locals' winning ways by pinning Frank Barajas at 4:50. James, 190 lbs., did not let his opponent Ken Kisnich score a single point. In the heavyweight class, Moorpark forfeited.
At the Cal State Fullerton Tourney November 5 the locals fmished first, with four wrestlers undefeated with perfect 3-0 records. They were Loya, Sigler, Doug Faucault, James, and Martinez. Individual records of other wrestlers included Vurik 2-1, Rowden 1-1 , Frank Maney 1-0, Bowdren 2-1, Duby 2-1, and Moreno 2-1.
Dubypinned Ivan Marpel at the4:14 mark. Bowdren tied Dan Martin 4-4. Bowdren's strong period was the second with two escapes. In the 167 weight class, Mike Row-
Poloists close out season By Bob Cameron Losses to Grossmont and Mesa Colleges left Palomar winless in league play as competition ended this week The tankman came up short in a shootout at Grossmont College 19-17 last Tuesday. The game was close all the way. Grossmont led by two after the first quartr, but Palomar battled back to lead 11-10 at the half. The Griffins then took the lead and held on till the final buzzer. A shallow end accounted for the lack of defense. Peter Loedell led the Comets with four goals. Brian Fullerton, Dave Krische, Kevin Sullivan and Dave Trotta each added three and Monty Prentiss scored one. On November 8, the poloists lost
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