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Trustees examine costly vacation policy By Chris Reynolds In a report issued by the consulting firm of Wallace Cohen and Associates to the Board of Trustees it was noted, "We believe that the Board should review with the administration the current practice of allowing 12-rnonth employees to accrue an unlimited number of deferred vacation days. The resultant financial and administrative impact on the institution when such an employee retires or leaves the college was reported to us by an umber of staff members as a serious problem and one that needs early resolution." In a report the Board of Trustees received at their Feb. 12 meeting, presented by board member Leon Baradat, he wrote, "The $496,000 encumbered by the vacation policy exceeds our present reserve by about $27,000, to say nothing about the $522,000 of real cost. In other words, if every employee took his/her accumulated vacation time in the same year, the district would be bankrupt." Baradat also said he knew of one employee who had accrued $8,400 worth ofvacation time in about a year
Recommend county counsel revision and a half. His report stated, "Only eight district employees account for more than $213,000 of the $496,000... " At their Feb. 12 meeting, the board voted 4-1 to have the county counsel draw up a proposal to limit the amount of deferred vacation days that can be accrued. Both Trotta and Baradat voiced a concern about the urgency of taking action on the issue. "If we don't adopt a policy by March 15, we are locked into it (the current dilemma) for another year. We have to do something by our next meeting,"
said Baradat. 8aradat outlined in his report what the county counsel's drafting of a policy should encompass: Certificated staff with 11 month contracts would work a full 11 calendar months less board holidays and normal school vacations. Certificated staff with 12 month contracts would work a full 12 calendar months less board holidays and 22 days of vacation. No certificated staff may accrue more than 30 unused vacation days.
Those employees who have already accrued more than 30 unused vacation days will have six years in which to use those days. The time at which the days are taken must meet with the approval of Palomar's president/ superintendent and no more than one-sixth of the excess days can be taken in any given year. Any excess vacation days not taken as prescribed will be forfeited. The district will not buy out more than 30 vacation days upon termination of a certificated employee's 12 month assignment.
GiD TilE TELEscopE Palomar College
Volume 38 No. 11
A Publication for the Aaaociated Student•
Friday, February 22, 1985
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The announcement from the Faculty Senate, the Classified Staff and the administration that they have selected their respective represenatives to serve on the search committee carne at the Feb. 12 Board of Trustees' meeting. The committee will consist of: Six faculty members- Judy Cater, Brenda Montiel, Candice Francis, Dana Hawkes, Mark Edelstein and Tony Lynds. Three administrators - Dr. Kenneth Burns, Dr. Theodore Kilman and, as a middle management represenative John Erickson. Two classified staff members - Tilly Cheyney and Lee Hoffman. One student and one board member will also serve on the committee as non-voting members. As yet, no one has been chosen to serve as the student represenative. Dr. Burns will be conducting a search to find a candidate. The board member who will serve on the committee is also undecided at this time, but it has been indicated that either board president Mary Trotta or board member Dr. Robert Dougherty will fill the position. The decision to stipulate if the student should serve ex-officio (without a vote) initiated some discussion at the board's Jan. 22 meeting, when the proposal regarding the committee's structure was made. Board vice-president Barbara Hughes said she thought that appointing a student to the committee and not giving them a vote was oatronizing. Dougherty, who proposed the amendment, and Trotta called the decision to make the student a nonvoting member, "one of our hardest decisions."
The board, at a special board meeting held on Jan. 30, unanimously selected Dr. Keith Broman, former vice-president of instruction at MiraCosta college, from a field of four applicants to serve as interim president. Although Broman noted, "In a short time there's not a lot anyone can do," he said his number one goal was to establish a feeling of collegiality. "Dr. Broman is local, he's known by a lot of the staff and he enjoys an excellent reputation," Trotta said.
Seven applicants were given ten minutes apiece for their interviews.
-rhe consensus of the board was that we preferred to have someone come in from outside the campus (to serve as interim president). We thought it would be less disruptive," she added, pointing out that if the board had chosen Dr. Kilman, who was also an applicant, the board would also have had to fill his position temporarily also. And after the interim period, more readjustments would be necessary when Dr. Kilman resumed his former position.
At the end of the closed session the board announced its unanimous decision to appoint Jim Bowen to the position. Bowen had also been
According to Trotta, the board expects to select a new president by July 1.
Regardless of that fact, the vote was 4-1 in favor of the amendment. Hughes cast the dissenting vote. The board also went into closed session to conduct interviews for the position of coordinator/chairperson to serve on the search committee.
A final decision on how to rectify the problem awaits the drafting of a policy by the county counsel, so that, in Baradat's words the proposal is "legally tight."
aid offered by Sean Grady Scholarships ranging from $50 to $100 are being offered through the 1985 Scholarship Campaign. Judi Fisher, Financial Aids technician and Campaign coordinator, said that the scholarship offers are being extended to students "who have performed well academically and/ or have financial need." Fisher said that the Campaign, which runs from March 4 to March 29, has "scholarships available for entering, returning, and transferring students." While a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above is preferred, students with lower averages may apply for some of the awards.
In a letter that Bradley sent to the board, he implied that the board's decision not to renew Dr. Scheidt's contract resulted from pressure exerted by discontented faculty members.
The board was presented with another dilemma when Dr. Scheidt announced he would be taking accrued vacation time in mid-March. His contract does not expire until June 30.
Any changes in the current system would create a situation in which academic faculty on 10 month contracts would be paid more per hour than the same faculty member, midmanager or administrator on a 12 month contract."
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selected by the faculty as a represenative, but his position was refilled by the second largest vote-getter in the faculty's at large category, when he was named as the coordinator I chairperson. The need for a search committee carne about as a result of the board's decision not to renew the contract of current president, Dr. Ornar Scheidt. The decision not to renew the contract was made at a special board meeting on Nov. 20, 1984. That decision carne under some criticism from State Assemblyman Bill Bradley, who serves on the Assembly's Education Committee.
"I was offended by it (the letter) because this is not a capricious board," said Trotta. "He implied that a few disgruntled employees were the cause of the four board members decision. Certainly, there was more that went into our decision than that."
Using some computations as an illustration, Stepis contends, "...each employee, 10 or 12 month, is paid the same on a per hour and per day basis.
$50 to $100
Presidential search committee formed By Chris Reynolds Selection of committee members to serve on the presidential search team have been completed and the process of finding a new president for the college seems to be underway.
Baradat stated that he was surprised to find out that there was no board policy on vacation time and that the present policy had been instituted by "administrative fiat." The proposal met with some controversy, particularly from Joan Stepis, the Director of Occupational Assesrnent and Training and Special Programs in Vocational Education and Applied Arts.
The scholarships are both general (not requiring a specific major to qualify) and specific (available only to students majoring in certain fields). A full list of scholarships will be made available along with application forms for the Campaign in the Financial Aids office on March 4.
NEW PRESIDENT -Dr. Keith Broman has been named by the Board of Trustees to serve as interim president from March 10 until June 30. A permanent selection is expected to be made by July 1.
Students needing information before March 4 may contact Fisher at Ext. 2213 or in ST 4-68.
Fees generate $80,000 By Cyndie Claypool Money from the $7 parking fees, paid in past years, have exceeded the necessary costs required for rnaintanance and employee salaries, according to the new Busines Manager Edward M. Paterson. Because of the abundance of income, $80,000 has been accumulated. This money is set aside for parking lot improvements and expansion, according to Paterson. The budget, which begins with summer school and ends at the conclusion of the spring semester, is estimated at a higher amount than what the actual cost is hoped to be, he reasoned. The money left over after all the bills and salaries have been paid for that school year, go into a budget explicitly set aside for parking lot improvements. This year the proceeds reached $80,000. $32,183.85 was allocated for sealing and re-striping a portion of the lots over Christmas vacation. "Only some parking lots were done because there is too much space," Paterson explained.
Although he has only been working Allocated under Other Expenses is at Palomar since December, 1984, he $5,000, $3,831.07 of which was spent has 30 years of experience, 14 of which for the parking stickers for cars. were at Mira Costa Community Other Expenses - Parking, for College. things such as signs and repainting, After five years of being retired, he was set at $80,465, using only was asked to fill the open position $13,022.36. David Scott had left. The last expenditure was the "It's a big campus," he said compar- $80,000, discussed earlier, which was ing Palomar with Mira Costa, "but the not funded by the immediate problems are the same." proceeds. As Paterson familiarized himself Paterson anticipates $90,000 with the budget dated February 12, $100,000 next year in this category. 1985, he explained how the money is tlecause the campus IS on a slant, allocated and how much money is set when it rains, the water settles on the aside for each category. lower parking lots. Water destroys the Originally, $142,998 was estimated pavement: if not catched early, it can as the income for the $7 fees; however, be very expensive to mend, he said. only $116,576 has been collected to If anyone notices a problem with the date. parking lot pavements (i.e. pot holes) Three categories are included under it should be reported to the campus salary. Adult Classified Hourly was patrol. budgeted at $3,200, but used only Paterson is contemplating for next $177.40. year using the "extra" money directly Student Hourly was originally set at after it is collected instead of waiting $6,100, using only $2,560.25. For staff for it to add up. Under law to use the funds only for things pertaining to on the payroll, $28,100 was allowed parking. using only $1,815. Paterson speculates that because of The Electricity bill generally consumes $18,000 although the exact the $80,000 saved, the $7 fee may amount was not accessible. decrease.
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The Telescope, Friday, February 22, 1985
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Bradley's letter raises questions By Chris Reynolds Recently, the Board of Trustees received a letter from State Assemblyman Bill Bradley admonishing the board for their decision not to renew Dr.Omar Scheidt's contract. The question that first comes to mind is: Why would Bradley send such a correspondence? It is true that Bradley serves on the State Assembly's Education Committee, and by virtue of his office it may be said that what he chose to do is perfectly within his right. No one would dispute that, but there are other circumstances that surround the situation that make it less understandable. Why did Bradley choose to mail the letter now? If he were trying to exert influence in behalf of someone he considered an excellent administrator, he should have mailed the letter prior to the board's decision. One might say he missed the boat. If it was not his intention to influence the board, then what was the purpose of the letter? It may be the letter was not meant for public disclosure. But it should be noted that, generally, there are few real "security leaks" in government. "Leaks" are usually a way of testing the political waters, a way of gauging public acceptance of something, without having to
conduct a public survey. Could it be that Bradley is preying on the current situation that this Board of Trustees finds itself in? Currently, Palomar is without a permanent business manager or a permanent president. Is this Bradley's way of disassociating himself with the apparent dilemma the college finds itself in? The fact that the letter found its way to a local newspaper has left the board in a difficult position. Unable to publicly disclose the specific details surrounding their decision, the board has no way to combat Bradley's claims other than to deny them. This is often a weak defense in the public arena. Bradley might have assumed a different course of action. He might have contacted the board to inquire about their justifications for the decision. Perhaps, if Bradley was not well acqauinted with the issues, he might have done more research. I am not implying that Bradley is misinformed or does not keep abreast of the issues. It just seems that Sacramento is a long way from San Marcos. When reached for comment, the board's president Mary Trotta said, "I was surprised that an elected official would go after another elected body without asking them some questions first." I am compelled to agree with her.
Memories compel editor to return By Chris Reynolds The thrill of agony and the victory of defeat! Whenever the realization comes to me that I have voluntarily agreed to return as editor of the Telescope for the spring semester, that is the phrase that comes to mind. Perhaps, there is a bit of the masochist in all of us. Some call it ambition and some call it lunacy. There is undeniably, some satisfaction in working hard and doing the best job you know how, but most of that satisfaction comes afterthe-fact. While you're doing it, it's complete agony. But there are memories, vivid memories, of triumph that compel me to return.
The Telescope staff will continue on the course we embarked on at the beginning of the year. We will continue to strive to reach a level of professionalism and excellence that makes The Telescope a viable news source. We will try to increase our readership by being a reliable, factual and interesting periodical without compromising the standards that all good newspapers must follow. Our new staff, I am happy to say, looks very sharp. A few of the old "vets" have returned and I think we will compliment each other well. I guess, taking things ail-in-all, I'm looking forward to the new semester and that thrill of agony and victory of defeat.
Writer describes a ~vucky' person By Sabrina M. Messenger Seems like the 80's have become the decade for books about "elite" groups with cute names like "preppies" and "yuppies (young urban professionals)". Are you ready to join the "Yucky" generation? I hope not. "Yucky" stands for "yapping, uncaring, cause-crazed kooks." Yucky people will hop on any bandwagon headed nowhere. Their motto is "Everyone has a right to MY opinion" and they'll give it at any opportunity. Yucky people are not much fun to be around. Yucky people can be of any age, sex, religion, race, or political party. They have boorishness down to a science, are well versed in loudly discussing any controversial and trivial subject, and add to their repertoire of real and imagined causes each day. Are there any special qualifications for being Yucky? You should own a big mouth (with a foot lodged firmly in it!), and have the knack of saying inappropriate things at the wrong time. In addition, you11 need plenty of money to buy T-shirts, bumper stickers (at least five per cause), several oxygen tanks (for hot air needed to spout rhetoric), and shovels to shove your beliefs down everyone's throat.
You may as well carry earplugs for shouting matches, kleenex tissues (you're bound to reduce someone to tears), and invest in riot gear (need I explain why?). Some people even attend seminars to learn how to act like raving jerks. While Yucky people are consistently intolerant, they are inconsistent with their words and actions. Take the case of Yucky parents who were staunch advocates of free love for years until their shapely sixteen yearold daughter started dating. Promise the Pill, but give her the chastity belt. How about all the Yucky people who fought for long hair in the 60's and now make fun of pink hair? We all know Yucky women who verbally agonize over dieting while looking like fashion models (and who also probably own controlling stocks in Sara Lee); and let's not forget the Yucky men who watch one Phil Donahue Show and call themselves feminists. They love equal rights until dinner isn't on the table the exact second they come home from work. The list could go on and on. Know any Yucky people? They can be relatives, best friends, worst enemies or even your mirror image. No one intends to get on people's nerves, but we all do at times. Unfortunately, terminally Yucky people don't realize that their words have the same effect on feelings that a tornado has in the Midwest. I wonder how many relationships have been destroyed because of their insenstive comments and arrogant attitudes? If there is a cure for being Yucky, it's probably learning when to talk and knowing something like "Introduction to Cash Register when to shut up. How about thinning the rank Repair" or be put on a "crash list." In my case, I took the crash route - and of Yuckiness by being sure what we think sure enough, I crashed. Quicker than you before we speak? could say "dangling modifier" I was zapped from English composition back to the counselor and square one. Fortunately for me, and I hope for you, there was a worthy replacement. Chris Reynolds But even if I hadn't been bumped into the Editor-in-Chief Telescope office, I hear there's a great demand for cash register mechanics these days. Managing Editor .. .. .. . Melanie J. Anderson Sports Editor . ................. Paul Taylor Beats shuffleboard, hands down. Reporters .... ... .. .. ...... Jeannie Carter, Cyndie Claypool, Keith Fleming, Sean Grady, Ted Gray, Linda Laws, Sabrina Messenger, Carrie Miller, James Molinar, Chris Ray, Gerard Reyes
Lifestyle changes for late bloomer By Marilyne Mancino My mother always said I was a "late bloomer," but this is ridiculous. College at 56?! Amazingly enough, however, I discovered I'm not alone. T raffle on the walkways, in the classrooms and even in the gym proves there are quite a few members of the "over-the-hillgang" mingling with the young and the restless. Add this to the fact that there's no such thing as age discrimination at Palomar. Beautiful!
It all started for me when my lifestyle changed radically and I was faced with a future of either pursuing shuffleboard in a mobile home park or being a fulltime babysitter for my grandchildren. Instead, I opted to refresh my knowledge of English composition. But wait! Being a first time student, I had to run the gauntlet of the registration process. I'm sure that experience is something to which you all can relate. It's the game where, when all your preferred classes are closed (plan on it) you are either forced to take
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FEATURES
The Telescope, Friday, February 22, 1985
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Farrelly voices computer frustrations By Melanie J. Andenon Joseph FarrelJy, computer science instructor, is a very frustrated man. He teaches in a highly competitive and growing field "where changes are happening fast in the industry." But, according to FarrelJy, despite technical advances and growth, the computer science curriculum at Palomar is going nowhere. For the past thirteen years, since FarrelJy joined the Palomar staff as a full-time instructor in 1972, he has watched the program grow larger and become more sought-after by a great number of Palomar students. But, unfortunately, the computer science program never developed into a department, even though there are now approximately 1400 students enrolled in introductory classes alone. The program consists of 14-15 computer classes, including introductory courses, Introduction to COBOL, Advanced COBOL, Pascal, RPG
Farrelly believes that his students deserve a competitive chance in the job market, but he also knows that most students will have to be re-trained. (Report Program Generator), Popular Business Language, Advanced Basic and Systems Program Language. According to FarrelJy, there are 43 sections of just introductory classes, but, yet, this program has only one lab room and one micro-computer room. Various available classrooms are used for lecture classes. With the many years computer science has been at Palomar, and the hundreds of interested students and the computer industry itself backing up the program, the big question seems to be: Why doesn't computer science have its own department? "No one seems to know what it takes to create a department," FarrelJy says. "We have made several requests, but
they have been ignored by the administration." The computer science program, taught by six full-time and 20-25 parttime instructors, is now under the Business Education Department, which is the largest department on campus. FarrelJy would like to see computer science break from the business department because he believes computer science is a legitimate program that should be an independent department. But, so far, efforts towards making the program into a department have ended in frustrations. FarrelJy has seen problems with securing funds for better programs and machinery, and has also discovered that a language barrier exists between the administration and the computer science instructors. "The administration refuses to spend money for computer science, and, yet, I see we have a new library, a new theater and a new track and field. And since I have been here I've seen Gerontology, Child Development, Black Studies and Indian Studies all become departments." "We speak two different languages and cannot understand one another," he says, explaining that there are two kinds of people: 'Computer People' and 'Non-Computer People'. "The administration (non-computer people) does not realize and is not aware of our needs." '1'he administration is unorganized," he continues," and has no understanding of our problem, and no knowledge or background in computer sciences." FarrelJy, who feels that the administration is not paying any attention to the computer science instructors, says that the administration "only looks at us like we're all complaining." "In the past three years we've seen only one change in the computer science program. A group of students had to go before the board to request an HP300 computer. It makes me wonder, then, what is the function of an administration?" Using less than state-of-the-art
FarrelJy believes that his students deserve a competitive chance in the job market, but he also knows that most students will have to be retrained. "It breaks my heart to see students working hard, tearing their hair out for two years at Palomar, and then to discover that they are unemployable because of obsolete equipment." He asked three students of his, separately, if they thought that they would be employable after two years at Palomar College. All unhesitantly responded "Yes". Farrelly, shaking his head, has his doubts. He thinks that even if Palomar students find jobs, they will have a handicap in the job market compared to other junior college students. Students are the strong points in the program, Farrelly says. '1'hey are optimistic and enthusiastic for employment and career opportunities that exist in data processing. They are excited to get into the computer field." "Students of today are very perceptive. They have a good idea of what a job market looks like, and they are more practiced in their choice of majors." Although the Palomar computer science program is better than most in San Diego County, Farrelly says "Ours is pathetic compared to those programs in L.A and other counties." Palomar offers one certificate in computer science, Business Data Processing, which takes four semesters to complete. FarrelJy, who teaches Systems Analyst, Advanced COBOL, Computer Architecture and System Programming Language, was an undergraduate at San Diego State University. He earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, M.S. in Informational Systems and a certificate in Data Processing. When on a one-year sabbatical, he took a job in San Francisco as a system analyst consultant for a data center. He was one of the 9,000 people in that one department. And, finally, as a bit of that frusCOMPUTER BLUES - Joe Farrelly pictured here with student Alice tration ebbs, he jokes, "I've adopted Nicoloff has his doubts whether or not computer students will be the IBM slogan: Let Machines Work, employable for the industry after two years in the computer program. People Think ... or Play," he adds.
machinery, he says, limits the use and knowledge students gain from the computer courses. "The computers we have now," he says,"are seven or eight years old and are unsophisticated. Because the machines are not as modern as compared to the industry, students are restricted to the amount of work they can complete, programs they can perform and the number of concepts they can grasp." Machinery is an ongoing problem, Farrelly says, even though the technology is improving and becoming less expensive. The students, he says, know more about staying abreast of the curriculum than the administrators. Farrelly foresees Palomar as not being able to keep up with the computer industry, and, therefore, not being able
to offer a viable curriculum that will appeal to students in the next decade. "Changes are happening fast in the industry," he says, "and Palomar is not keeping up. We're now in an 'Office Revolution', and Palomar will soon not be able to produce the graduates to work in this revolution. I hate to see an administration that is closeminded and resistant to change, although this is typical of other administrations as well." "The administration has to recognize the problems with the curriculum and the lack of updated machinery, or they are going to lose students and faculty. Students are going to enroll in more qualified colleges such as Coleman College and Natimial University. And well lose teachers to far better paying jobs elsewhere in the industry."
Instructors seek departmental status By Melanie J. Andenon
Whether or not the computer science program should become its own department has undergone discussion among ausiness Department personnel and computer science instructors recently. According to David Forsyth, Computer Information Systems instructor, members within the Business Department have discussed and "mulled over the advantages and disadvantages of the computer program separating from the Business Department and becoming independent" although no vote for this action has yet been taken. Forsyth, who teaches COBOL, RPG (Report Program Generator), basic, and computer fundamentals, says that "for three years, up to the past year, our program was growing at a phenomenal rate. We had close to a 20 percent increase in enrollment". Because the computer program is fairly large, Forsyth says, it should be its own department. Horace Dixon, chairperson and director of business and computer information systems, agrees: "I think it is an area individually different enough from the Business Department. I feel they are growing sufficiently enough to warrant a separate department." Gloria Waggoner, a full-time computer information systems instructor since 1981, would also like to see the computer program become its own department in the near future. Waggoner, who teaches microcomputer classes and fundamental
Computer program upgrading desired and advanced computer language courses and labs, was primarily responsible for setting up a microcomputer literacy course three years ago. "A departmental status," she says, "would increase our communication with the administration and provide us with a better control over our subject area so that we can improve the quality of instruction we provide to our students." Tom Humphrey, another computer science instructor, concurs with his colleagues. He believes that the program is "large enough to stand on its own." Diane Michael, Dean of Science, Technology and Business, feels, however, that the program is too small at this time to become a separate department. According to Brian Michaelson, who was the first instructor hired into the computer program in 1969, the program began with himself setting up the program and an enrollment of about 40 students. Today the program boasts of almost seven full-time instructors and an enrollment of 5000. The computer science courses are integrated with other areas of business, such as, accounting, office education, business law and real estate. Accounting and computers, Dixon says, are the largest programs in the department.
If computer science were to break budgetary and political aspects from the business department, Dixon involved in our program, which says, the only impact on the Business creates many extra problems for the Department would result in a "smaller chairperson." department in terms of numbers." He Dixon, who is in favor of departmenbelieves that the break would not tal changes, says, "I don't think any instigate any major changes. program should stay stagnate. CIS is Forsyth, however, sees that a a very good, pliable program. It is a "break-off' would result in a great strong program in a strong area It change - advantageous to both bus- compliments us and we compliment iness and computer. them."
A separate computer science department, he says, "would be advantageous for computer science in that an actual computer science instructor would act as chair, therefore, giving CIS (computer information systems) a more direct link with administration." And since a CIS person would be serving that chair, he continues, that person would have a better idea of state-of-the-art equipment, and that person would also be better equipped to analyze CIS problems." Furthermore, Forsyth believts that the impact of a separation would likewise benefit the Business Department in that it would relieve the current chairperson of a lot of "headaches and problems" that accompany the heavy workload of such a large department.
Because of the nature of the computer industry, its rapid growth and technical advances, keeping abreast of such expansion can pose greater budgetary problems for Palomar. Even though it is "impossible to have all the equipment that is found in the industry," Dixon says, he favors new equipment purchases that are within budgetary restraints. "Although we try to keep up with demand of providing the courses and the equipment students need, we still try to teach a student to adapt to equipment that they might find in their field."
"We are doing some really good things worthwhile with the CIS program to make it even better. Four "Besides the large number of stu- years ago we got our first microdents CIS carries, our budget needs computer, and last year we received are much greater than other business eight new micro-computers and three programs. We have a great amount of new printers.
"We're trying to meet the needs of students and to improve what we do have. We want more micro's, IBM PC's, and 12 new Apples. We also would like to replace the terminals we have in the computer lab." Computer instructors seem to agree on the need for new equipment and frequent upgrading. "There's always a wish list," Waggoner says. "We have made tremendous strides in improving our equipment during the past two years; however, we still need significant equipment and software acquision's to provide our students with state-ofthe-art experience which will make them readily employable in our community." "The equipment we have now is not necessarily unsophisticated," Forysth says, "but because of the nature of the industry, by the time the equipment is delivered, it may already be obsolete. For our needs, however, our equipment is adequate. There are no mlijor changes between state-of-the-art equipment and Palomar's." Instructors pointed out needs on this 'wish list' that included additional micro-computers, IBM PC's, additional software pieces, two more fulltime instructors and an area on campus where the computer classes and labs could be centrally located. A future move plans to take the computer labs into the counseling area (continued on page 8)
NEWS
The Telescope, Friday, February 22, 1985
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Multi-cultural teacher recalls ancestral link
PROUD LEGACY- Black cultural achievements run in the fami ly of
multicultural i nstructor Michael King, whose great granduncle was leader in equal racial education.
Blind student's sculptures capture media attention By Melanie Anderson Friends call him "Mr. Modest." And he is just that as he shrugs, grins and says, "I feel okay. It's just something I like to do. I enjoy it. My head ain't bigger than my hat. It don't bother me much." Walter Odom is a success story. Odom, a Palomar art student, age 50 and blind, has become something of a celebrity on campus. Last November, the Boehm Gallery featured Odom's work, which include nudes and western scenes, such as cowboys and burros. According to Russell Baldwin, gallery director, Odom's work was the first and biggest gallery sell in five years. "Walter sold about 34 pieces of the 40 that were for sale. The rest of the pieces in the show (10) were all borrowed from private collections. We are all very happy for Walter. He has received a lot of favorable attention and he's well-deserved of it." On Friday, November 9, 1984, the Telescope printed an article about Odom and his art. Sandy Trevison from the Public Information Office on campus also did a piece on him. Those stories, Odom feels, set off a chain of events that has changed his life. Channel 8 and Channel 39 both picked up the story, featuring Odom
on Hal Clement's "Words and Pictures," and on Whitney Southwick's "windows." After appearing on the air twice, the commissions started floating in. Viewers and friends wanted custom-made pieces, and Odom is only too happy to oblige. "People are stopping me on the street now," Odom says, "One day I heard someone yell 'Hey Mister! I saw you on T.V. I want one of your pieces. My name is Doug.. .' ". Several newspapers, as well, picked picked up on the blind man's story. According to Odom, papers from Escondido, San Marcos, Vista and Oceanside all ran stories about him. Odom, who is amazed at all the interest he has received, says he doesn't feel special. "It's just one of those things. I just want to be a good artist." Odom, who will continue at Palomar, hopes his art will eventually turn into a career. His future hopes include showing his art in Texas. He figures it might go well there because of the subject matter. And eventually, Baldwin says, Odom might get to the New York Folk Art Museum in New York City. "If not Walter, then his pieces. Walter's pieces can stand for themselves. You don't have to know that the artist is blind. His work can stand up with any folk art."
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Disabled' students slated for statewide testing By Sean Grady Students with learning disabilities are being tested by Handicapped Student Services as part of a statewide survey to determine the identifying characteristics of this group. "~'here's been a great problem with 'learning disabled' students in that the criteria(for determining if a student has a learning disability and, if he or she does, what kind) have been arguable and unclear," said Eugene R. Zevin, Director of Handicapped Student Services. The tests, which Palomar has been administering since last September, are "a portion of a statewide testing program" developed by the University of Kansas under the auspices of the Chancellor of the California Community College System. "We (Palomar and the state educational system)," said Zevin, "expect that by June, when the (tests are) complete, we will have . . . far more precise criteria than we've ever had
before." According to Zevin, a learning disabled student "is a person of normal intelligence, but who, in one particular aspect of learning, fails to meet expectations. "Now, when you think about it, it's not all that difficult (to understand). We are all quite weak in certain areas and very strong in others. Very few of us are uniformly strong in everything." Zevin said that the tests promise to lead to "a component of handicapped services which deals with the learning disabled." Until now, activities which provide the additional support needed by the learning disabled have been funded by the state as separate programs. "Whatever steps are taken (as a result of the tests)," said Zevin,"are going to have to be taken by the college on the basis of guidelines which will be published by the Chancellor."
By Paul Taylor Perhaps few have suffered as Black Americans. Even today, 122 years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation many Blacks must wage a hard struggle to overcome a continuing pattern of U.S. discrimination and a general lack of opportunities. Michael King knows this. King, a multi-cultural studies teacher at Palomar, is one of the most popular people on the campus and he uses this immense popularity with the students to help them know Afro-American and African social and cultural realities. It is not difficult to see why King is so well-liked. An affable and amiable sort, the 35 year-old bearded instructor owns an ever-optimistic personality. And he knows his stuff. The lanky King has a list of credits longer than his considerable gait. He got an AA in Liberal Arts from San Bernardino Valley College, went to UCLA for a year, attended the University of Ghana in West Africa for a year, went back to UCLA for his Bachelors degree in history and then stayed on for two more years, earning a Masters degree in African Studies. Almost immediately after graduation from the ritzy Westwood institution he became, at 24, an instructor and Chairman of the Afro-American Studies Department here at Palomar College. In spite of King's numerous and considerable accomplishments, though, he is proudest of his great granduncle's accomplishments, which are almost beyond comprehension. The name of his great granduncle is Myles V. Lynk and what he managed
to do in the late-nineteenth through the mid-twentiethcenturies, in times when black advancement was almost unheard of and respect for them nonexistant, is exceptional He graduated from Meharry Medical School at the age of 19, second in a class of 19. After opening a practice as a physician in Jackson, Tennessee, he started a monthly magazine of medicine, 1'he Medical and Surgical Observer," a year later. This was in 1892 and it was the first medical journal published by a Negro in America. This was quite unique, as, even as late as the early 1950's attempts were still being made to exclude black physicians from membership in the American Medical Association. Only a few years after opening his practice, Lynk decided he wanted to study law. With no law school in Jackson, however, and a full-time practice to run, he financed and organized a three-year law course in his town. He hired a lawyer, recruited students and ordered the latest texts available. As a reference library, he bought the entire library of a deceased white lawyer. They began tostudyonJune 1,1900, and in nine months Lynk completed this three-year law course and passed the Bar Examination. In his 60 years of practice, Lynk played an important role in laying the groundwork for black entry into medicine. At the age of 27, in 1899, he founded West Tennessee University. It started in a four-room house with a basement. Then he and his wife took all their earnings, mortgaged their
house and "trust(ed) the future to God," as he would relate in his autobiography years later. Within 10 years, the school - "I detest the name Negro school, or schools for Negroes. God hasten the day when we will only have American schools for American citizens," he wrote later - had grown and was moved to Memphis. Lynk married Miss Beebe Stevens in 1893 at 21 and, following her death, married Ola Herrin Moore in 1948 at the age of 76. He wrote a total of five books during his lifetime: The Afro-American School Speaker and Gems of Literature; The Black Trooper or Daring Deeds of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War; Pictorial Review of the Great World War; Lynk's Simplified System of Record Keeping for Busy People. As might be expected, King feels good about his relation to Lynk and not just a 11ttle. "For years we had family reunions," he said, "and relatives mentioned something about a famous relative and a book he had written, but I had never seen it. "Finally, my wife was able to get it from my sister for a term paper she was doing at San Diego State in 1983. I'd love to be able to put the book on display in the library, along with some of his other books. "It feels great, it makes me very proud that I could have a relative who accomplished so much with so much going against him. His greatness shines through even more when you understand him in an historical context."
Speech team receives 13 major awards By Colleen Riedell Led by Peter Schultz, the forensics squad won 13 major awards and a third place sweepstakes finish against 400 students representing 40 colleges and universities from California, Utah, Nevada and Texas.
Schultz, along with Mike Litton, placed second in debate. He also won the second and sixth place trophies in impromptu and after-dinner speaking, aside of ranking as third place outstanding debater. Nicky Blair and Mike Jackman
placed first and fifth respectively in oral interpretation of literature. Both members were also of the second place winning reader's theatre, "A Once and Future King." Bill Seymour and Mark Gowers won the second and fifth place trophies in poetry. Other members in the after-dinner event were Robert Martinand Keith Bartels, who placed second and fifth. Martin was also a member of the reader's theatre. Therese Correia won her first place
trophy in communication analysis and Suzy Shannon placed second in original poetry. Bill McKinney and Dale Haines placed third in the debate championships and Haines received the trophy for outstanding debater. The team was accompanied by Coach Kathy Waste. Other team members include Dexter Odani, Candy Long, Tom Gomes, ShannonRyan, Minnia Ellis and Tanya Dahlin. Coach Ray Dahlin received special recognition when he won a plaque signifying continued coaching excellence as Director of Forensics.
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Sports
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Palomar College sports enjoyed a trenmendous first semester filled with excitement and success. Clockwise from upper right: Freshman Lakoi Wooten, the leading scorer and rebounder for the unbeaten and Pacific Coast Conference champion Lady Comets' basketball team, puts in two more points; Palomar womens basketball coach Terri Bamford celebrates a recent win; (I to r) assistant men's basketball coach Doug Wealch, Duane Hurd, Jerome Govan, Curtis Blume, Chris Kriel and Scott DeHoog celebrate the Comets' season-opening upset of the state's then -second ranked Santa Barbara; Palomar's setters enjoyed a fine season under coach Teri McFarland; Lafo Malauulu set all kinds of receiving records before heading for San Jose State on a scholarship and sophomore 150-pounder Jack Duby was not taken down a single time as he fmished the season as the state's champion in that division while going 32-0 and leading the team to a thirdplace fmish in the state tournament.
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The Telescope, Friday, February 22, 1985
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Willie White Phone call brings former Long Beach Poly player to starring role here
ORBITING COMET - Wi llie White goes to the basket as two amazed Spartans watch from below in recent action. (Photo by Paul Taylor)
By Paul Taylor
There often times cases of new athletes coming into an athletic program and having to prove himself to the coach, the rest of the team, the school, even himself. It's the old new-kid-on-the-block t heory and it usually holds true. Usually, as in with most cases. But Willie White is not most cases. You see, Willie White is the exception that proves the rule. It is not difficult to imagine what the first day of basketball practice was like. Instead of having to prove himself to his teammates, it was probably more like the opposite. White's the kind of guy who looks like a basketball player. He could roll out of bed and score 15 points. Heck, he could probably do it in his sleep. Certified, 100 percent, undeniably pure athlete, this guy. Through a struggling season for Palomar, there have been twoplayers on whom Comet coach Andy Gilmour has been able to rely for consistent performances--White and Charlie Panos. Without these two, Palomar's fortunes would be non-existant. While the six-foot-three sophomore from Long Beach has been the offensive leader for the Comets through most of the season, it has not been an easy one for him. Losses do that to you--especiallywhen you're used to a lot more. Like wins. Lots of 'em. White, understand is a product of Long Beach Poly High School, is to prep basketball in California something like what USC is to tailbacks in football or Ronald Reagan is to politicians. At the top. In White's three-year varsity career at Long Beach Poly, coach Ron Palmer's teams lost a grand total of five games. That's over about 90
games. In three years. Poly never failed to reach the CIF 4A finals, and it won it all White's senior year, 1981. You can imagine the numbers he must have rolled up, can't you? 25, 30, 35 points per game. More like 15 points per week. "I averaged seven points a game my senior year," the All-Pacific Coast Conference candidate said. "My job wasn't to score. I was supposed to get the ball inside to our big guys. We had some pretty good ones, too. All three of the guys up front were high school all-americans and they all went to m~or colleges on scholarships." White himself was on his way to college--Lamar University in Texas--when the frrst step was taken that would bring him to San Marcos. But, oooh, was it a costly -teo Playing basketball one day, he broke an ankle. See ya, Lamar. "Yeah, that pretty much put an end to going there," he said. "I was in a cast for two or three months, and even when I got it taken off it was still pretty painful." So he took his ample talents to Los Angeles Harbor Junior College and Long Beach City, but things didn't quite fall into place. Finally, he decided that a change in scenery. Fortunately for Palomar, Gilmour and Long Beach coach Bill Frazier knew each other. A phone call was made, things were said--what a great commercial idea for AT&T, a basketball program helped, over the phone--and White was headed for Interstate 5. Much to the chagrin of PCC opponents. "I think the change has been good for me," White said, relaxing in the beaming sun. "Coach Gilmour has kind of a laid back atmosphere. One of the m~or reasons I wanted to get away
was because I felt I needed to be able to concentrate on school more, and I have improved my grades. I'll be getting my AA degree in accounting after the semester. I'm glad I did it." So are a lot of other people around here, not the least of whom is Gilmour himself. "There's no question about Willie's talents and skill," he said of his ace athlete. "He's proved that he can be effective from just about ever place on the floor. He can drive very well, he's been one of our better players posting up low, and he's a good outside shooter. He's a real good leaper, and he's got tremendous quickness. People think of him as a scorer, but Willie is really a pretty good passer, too. When he's playing well, you have to be real aware, otherwise he's gone. And you can't double team him, either, because he'll find the open man." The transformation from White the passer and playmaker to White the scorer really hasn't been a transformation at all, he says. "I was always a scorer," he said. "It's just that in high school, it wasn't necessary for me to score a lot of points in order for the team to win games. I just want to do whatever is called for for us to win. That's what it's all about. "Before, my job was to get the ball to the big guys to win. Here, to win I realized that I needed to score more, so that's what I've done. If I didn't have to score, if we had other scorers, then I wouldn't. I just want to play a good all-around game." The adjustment on the court has been one thing, but the adjustment off it has been another altogether. "It has been hard as far as paying the bills and budgeting the money and everything," he said. "That's been kind of tough. "But also, there is a different attitude with a lot of the players. In high school, I was used to winning all the time. We were used to it, and we wanted to. Here, it seems like it isn't as important. A lot of the guys don't place a lot of importance on it. It's hard to get used to that fact. I lost five games in high school and after every loss I was upset." He has not been upset with his performance on the court, which is very close to what he set for himself as far as goals are concerned, at the beginning of the season. "I wanted to average 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per
game," he said. "14 is my uniform number and seven's my girlfriend's lucky number. So far, I've been pretty close to getting that." Attaining those numbers, though, has not always been easy for White, though. "I'm more the center of attention than I was before," he admitted. "This team needs me more, needs my points more, than they did at Poly. That's fine with me. But it's really hard to be consistent, game after game. After awhile, you get teams starting to key on you, prepare defenses to stop you. That makes it tougher. I didn't realize at first how hard it would be to keep up the pace. There's more pressure to score, a lot more. "Coach Gilmour helps me deal with it a lot. I had the feeling when I first
'There's no question about Willie's talents and skill ••• When he's playing well, you have to be real aware, otherwise he's gone.' came here that I was going to be playing a m~or role on the team. I did feel I was wanted and needed, which was real important." The important thing now, as White sees it, is to get the team getting so momentum heading into the postseason tournament. "I think, if we get playing like we can, we can surprise some people," he said. "We are a lot better than we appear to be on paper. We aren't playing as well as we can. "There is a lot of team unity, which is real good. Most of the guys get along with each other, and you have to have that if you're going to be successful as a team." You also have to have intensity, and that is something of an issue with him. An easy-going sort, he appears to be almost too much so on the court. "I've been told that," he said. "I don't know, that's just the way I am. I don't try to make it seem that way. I am intense, I just don't show it. That's the way it was back home. We just learned
to act cool out there on the court, let nothing bother us. I'm just as intense on the inside as other guys are on the outside. I just try not to show it." When he does decide to show it, though, boy does he show it. There was the time against San Diego City College in the first round of the conference schedule. White had missed at least four or five lay-ups in a row, and now here he came, oneon-one on a breakaway. As the defender under the basket waited for White to go up, he did. So did the defender. The ball went high in one hand and came down hard. Boom. In his face. Basket counts. Call the paramedics. Stuff like that comes naturally-"I've been dunking since I was in the ninth grade"--for White, and it goes back to his earlier days, when he ran track. "That stuff has helped me a lot," he said. "I ran track in AAU events for seven years. 100, 200, mile relay, 440 relay and high jump. That really helped develop my legs. "My favorite was the 400 meters. It was my best, too. It's really a race of strength. It's a big challenge, and I love challenges." Following this season, there is still more basketball in store for White. "I've been thinking about Long Beach State," he said. "My high school coach is there now, and it could be fun. Also, Westmont could be a possibility. I'm looking forward to playing at a four-year school." But what of the consummate dream? "The NBA?" he asked. "I'm not looking for that. I'm a very realistic person. What are the odds of something like that happening? Not very good. If I knew I could do it, I'd take it, but it's n ot a likelihood. I realize there is a chance, a possibility, but it isn't one of my goals. "I'm just using basketball to help me get an education. I want to get my degree and get a job." White plans on being an accountant. The better to compute the scoring average, huh, Willie? "Naw, nothing like that," he shrugs. "My uncle is an accountant, and I've found that I'm pretty good with numbers, so I've pursued it. "Besides, it pays real well." Willie White, too, has paid huge dividends for Palomar.
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The Telescope, Friday, February 22, 1985
Comets come back, but can't beat Olympians ByPaalT~or
It was not, as the saying goes, a pretty sight. The first half of Palomar's basketball game with Mesa College Saturday night was not one of artistic beauty. You could have missed the opening 20 minutes of non-action and, well, you wouldn't have missed much. MI thought I was going to fall asleep in the first half," Palomar coach Andy Gilmour said after the Comets' heartbreaking 46-44 loss. Mit wasn't really exciting." Indeed, excitement was not the rule for this one. Mesa's Ted Pierce scored the Olympians' first six points and with 17:10 left in the half the visitors led 6-2. Pierce's jumper at 12:37 made it 11-8, but Mesa would ot be able to score again for 5:12. In that time, the Comets battled back and Willie White's shot from the top of the keywith 9:45left gave the hosts their first lead of the contest at 12-11. The lead was short-lived though, as the Olympians countered with five straight points in 36 seconds to assume a 16-12lead. Palomar's main problem in this game was its lack of scoring inside, and this certainly was not the first time such was the case. "We're just not getting the ball inside," Gilmour said. 11\at's been one of our biggest problems all season long." One athlete who was not a problem was freshman Chris Kriel, who con-
tinued to develop as well as increase Gilmour's confidence in him. Kriel entered the game at 7:25 with the Comets down 16:12. He hit a free throw linejumperwith 4:27left to pull the hosts within two and then, after Charlie Panos scored on a lay-in to tie the game, Kriel's hanging higharcher from the baseline gave Palomar only its second lead of the game at 18-16 before the visitors tied it at 1818 at the intermission. With the score knotted at 24-24 and 2:23 gone in the second half, Mesa started the first run of the game, soring 10 straight points in 2:45 to open a 34-24 lead with 13:27 left. At that point, Gilmour made some substitutions and his team began to come back, scoring seven points in a row, inlcuding five in less than two minutes. Freshman Kurt Story led the charge, scoring five of the seven points in that run. Duane Hurd's jumper at 7:48 made it 36-33 and, after a Mesa basket, his driving lay-up and free throw pulled the Comets to within 38-36 91 seconds later. Two Mesa free throws made it 40-36, but C.O. Zerull's shot in the lane and a breakaway gimme by Panos off a steal and pass from Willie White knotted the score at 40-40 at the 4:08 mark. After anotherMesa basket, Story made two free throwsand Zerull converted an offensive follow, giving the Comets a 44-42lead with 2:31left.
A lay-up 12 seconds later tied the score, though, and Pierce's two free throws made it 46-44 Mesa with 42 seconds left. The Comets had two chances to send the game into overtie but Hurd's 22-footer rolled around and off the rim and White misf"lred from the corner. UWe made some mistakes," Gilmour said. 11\ey did a good job of controlling the tempo of the game and we never forced the issue. ''The offensive rebounding and rebounding off of missed free throws killed ,hs. We only had 10 turnovers, but ini a slower-paced game like this one, that isn't very good. We just can't seem ~ get five players to play well at the same time out there." Hurd paced Palomar with 11 points and Sfury added nine, but White, the team's leading scorer, was held to only six. Gilmour was most pleased with the efforts of Story and Kriel uKurt had a real good game," he said. ~e was probably the best player out there for us. The problem for him is that he's in a tough situation because he's basically a forward forced to play inside. uKriel did a good job again, too. He had two big baskets in the first half, took a charging call, and the team really seemed to play well when he was in there. He works hard and plays hard all the time. I wish the others would work as hard as he does.
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY
Racist paper brings out worst in us By Paul Taylor Wait a minute. Has this year been a misprint or what? Is this 1985 or 1885? I was pretty sure it was the former until last week. You see, last week I found out about a piece of literature that has been circulating throughout the campus. It sets us back a hundred years. It's called the White Student Union and it makes about as much sense as a three-dollar bill. Just as legitimate, too. For the few of you who have probably not heard something about WSU, as it calls itself, here is a detailed list on the benefits it affords the student body of this institution. There are none. Absolutely none. Although a lot of people are out there who would have you believe otherwise. The White Student Union, understand, is just what the title would imply. It is not a piece of literature. It's just a piece. Period. It's trash, and it is almost worth the paper it's printed on. Prejudice, that's what this rag is all about. Stupid prejudice. Why anybody would want to actually read something like this is way beyond me. I understand the fact that there is a little bit of rascism everywhere. One would be terribly naive to believe otherwise. And, yes, certain people have certain prejudices. But nothing like this. Usually, if there's something you don't like, you keep it to yourself. Not this time. Apparently, there are some boys around who have this idea you want to hear what they think. But you don't. The White Student Union is nothing more than a bunch of prejudiced idiots' stupid opinions put down on paper. I mean, we're talking stuff that should have died 120 years ago. It's kind of unfortunate that people still harbor the feelings that they do after all this time. Unfortunate that they will go to their graves with this pent up frustration, hate, jealousy and selfishness feeling towards minorities in general and blacks in particular. Unfortunate that the saddest of double standards exists in this world. And this double standard is strongest in the country that prides itself on being the greatest in the world. I wonder how many times the very contributors to this rag known as the
White Student Union have sat home and watched on television and cheered as Walter Payton performed one of those runs that only Walter Payton can perform. Or watched as Julius Erving or Michael Jordan slammed home their patented doubleor triple-pump two-and-a-half gainer dunks. Or watched as Dwight Gooden whizzed his 100 mile-per-hour heater by stunned batters. Or watched as Carl Lewis or Edwin Moses set yet some more world records on the track. I wonder how many times they have watched these things happen, watched these athletes of almost incomprehensible talent and skill, watched them in awe, and wished they could meet them, shake their hand, kiss their feet, shine their shoes. Do you really think, if such a meeting were to take place, that the true feelings would come out? Can you imagine the following the scenario: "Hello, Mr. Erving, can I have your autograph?" "Sure."
"Mr. Erving, I've been following you for a long time, and you make me sick, man. You're a pig. You niggers ain't worth the ground I walk on. Get out of my face." It's the same way on this campus. How many people would walk up to Willie White and call him a nigger? How many people would watch him do his magic on the basketball court and not yell and cheer and plead for more? And how many of these White Student Union scum yell and cheer for Willie White and all the others when they see them, but when they don't, then it's time to print this trash. And, how many ofthese poor excuses for human beings would even think of saying have the things they print to Willie White's face? Go on, I dare you. The White Student Union? A disgrace, to be sure. Use it to start the evening fire in the fireplace at home. It would probably make some decent birdcage liner too. But that's all the good it would do.
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Four Saturday workshops are being offered this spring in the Child Development Department which could be of special interest to parents, day care centers, preschool personel or others working with children. MPreparation for the C-Best test,"offered March 9, includes study material for basic math skills, reading comprehension and writing ability as they
(continued from page 3) According to Forsyth, Palomar can reasonably keep up with the computer industry by buying new microcomputer equipment every four years, and new mini-computers every five or six years. An advisory committee made up of community members in the computer industry was recently set up and met for the first time last month. This board, Forsyth said, was set up to examine Palomar's computer curriculum and to suggest changes in course offerings and expansion. They will also, he says, determine the future of short-term 6--pac micro-computer courses that will use various software packages. After a two-year enrollment in the Palomar computer program, instructors believe that CIS students will be employable for the industry. "Students will have to basically break into the field," Forsyth says. "It will probably require relocation into a large metropolitan area where plently of jobs are available. Although there will probably be some d~ ~ of re-training, it will not be maJor." "It depends on the job they're looking for," Waggoner says. "I have, during the last semester, placed several students in entry level positions." For the past two years in a row, a Palomar student has won a regional micro-computer contest sponsored by the California Business Education Association. 'That indicates the type of program we have," Forsyth says. 'That we have won two years in a row shows us some idea of how we stand with other programs in Southern California." According to Waggoner, Todd Baker, a Palomar student, is a state winner for scoring the highest in a 50 question exam in the regional contest that took place January 23. Baker received a $200 award and a certificate.
Women's Center group 'raps' it up Running on empty? Take time to "refuel" during the weekly rap sessions sponsored by the Women's Center. Sharon Goodman will be the moderator/counselor for this open forum and support group designed for women who are multi-committed to job, education, and family responsibilities. Rap sessions will be held Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Individual appointments are available Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to4 p.m. For further information, call the Women's Center at 744-1150,' Ext. 2597.
News Briefs Applications for certificates and the Associates in Arts degrees for the spring, 1985 semester must be submitted to the Records Office by March 15, 1985. Forms are available at the Records Office.
"Men and Childbirth", a one-hour video movie written and produced by Richard Peacock of the Communications Department, will premiere in room P-32 on Tuesday, February 26, at 12:30 P.M. The movie discusses the role of men who take part in the actual birthing process of their child.-en.
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The Telescope, Friday, February 22, 1985
Library has parking area One-hour parking spaces are now available for non-students who wish to use Palomar's Library in order to encourage community use. For the convenience of senior citizens and the disabled, the spaces are adjacent to the library, within short walking distance of the building's first-floor entrance. Borrowing privileges at the library are available to all residents of the college district, 18 years or older. For more information, call the Palomar Library at 744-1150 or 727-7529 ext. 2614.
pertain to the California Children's Center Certificate test. "'verview of the Extended Day," taught by Dr. Rosemary Clissold on March 23, will focus on the pros and cons, problems and challenges of the fast-growing field of after-school programs. Guest speakers will include dierector of children's centers, boys' and girls' clubs and YMCA programs. "New materials and Products for Pre-school," April 20, will enable participants to order and purchase from a large variety of materials made available from representatives from teacher supply stores, publishers and developers of new products. "Computers and the Pre-school," taught by Dr. Patricia Law on May 18, will focus on the benefits of computers to children and how adults can assist, as well as "hands-on" practice with computers and software. All workshops are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Palomar campus. They are offered for one-half unit college credit. Pre-registration through the Admissions Office is necessary before the day of the workshop. For more information, call 744-1150 or 727-7529, ext. 2206.
Numerous scholarships available in horticulture, home economics CHAMPION- Todd Baker (seated) is congratulated by instructors Gloria Waggoner and Tcnn Humphrey after being awarded a certificate by the California Business Educators Association for the highest score in a microcomputer contest.
Library offers one-stop index to publications By Sabrina Me88enger
Two unique information sources that provide a one-stop microfilm index to thousands of articles and subjects are available at the library. The "National Newspaper Index" indexes articles in maJor newspapers, such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times. The "Business Index" provides comprehensive coverage of articles in 818 business periodicals. The sources complement the "Magazine Index", a listing of more that 690,000 articles in more than 400 maJor periodicals. All of the resources are provided by Information Access Company of Belmont, California. Founded in 1976 by librarians, the fast-growing company is a pacesetter in providing library users easy access
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to information on nearly any subject in demand. " 'Magazine Index' and the indexes on loan are particularly valuable at Palomar because the library has the periodical collection to back up the indexes," said Dan Arnsan, public services librarian. For more information, call the library at 744-1150, Ext. 2616.
By Sean Grady Students who have an interest in ornamental horticulture have a chance to receive $1500 a year. According to Judi Fisher, Financial Aids technician, the Mildred Davis Scholarship is open to students who are "enrolled full-time as an upperdivision or graduate student" in botany, horticulture or an allied field. In addition, the scholarship is awarded based on Mhorticulture interests and accomplishments, grades, financial need and how the award will be used." The deadline for submitting completed application is March 25. Additional information may be obtained from Judi Fisher in ST-4-68, Ext. 2213.
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Scholarships ranging from $200 to $800 are available to undergraduate or graduate Home Economics maJors. According to Judy Fisher, Financial Aids Technician, the scholarships, which are offered by the San Diego District of the California Home Economics Association, are awarded to students who have completed or are completing 24 semester units as of this semester. Additionally, the students must have a 3.0 GPA in all Home Economics courses with an overall2.75 GPA and must demonstrate financial need. Applications must be submitted by March 22. Interested students may see Fisher in room ST4-68 or call Ext. 2213 for additional information.
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