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Founded 1946
Palomar College
Volume 41 No. 12
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A Publication for the Associated Students
By Tom Fitzpatrick
By Fred Tracey
New calendar set for fall
Chorale members review a newly published score by Italian composer Giacomo Petri that will be performed March 19 and 20. Singers (L toR) are Mary Marietta, Richard Brousil, Nancy Beck, Standley Beck and Ann Abreu.
Student government senators went on a spending spree and allocated $18,495 at their February 17 session, only to have $16,595 of that later vetoed by student government president Mary Reynaga. In addition, Reynaga vetoed a measure that might have led to the disqualification of two senators. Eight senators spent an hour and forty-five minutes debating and voting on the spending bills, which ranged from $595 for the cheerleading squad to $9000 for new furniture in the Student Union. Senate members began by setting aside $5000 for scholarships to assist
Gregoryk title change delayed By Fred Tracey
A plan to reclassify Business Manager Mike Gregoryk's job title and salary has been put on hold for more study. But the plan has drawn strong opposition from a classified union leader. The reclassification would mean that Gregoryk's job title would be changed to assistant superintendent/ vice president for finance and administrative services. With the title change, he would receive a pay increase, comparable to college districts with enrollment similar to Palomar's. The elevation in pay and the title change caused Tilly Cheyney, president of the classified union, American Federation of Teachers/ Council of Classified Employees, to criticize the district saying that classified employees are being ignored when it comes to salary increases. Cheyney called the move "very detJri;mental" to the morale of the classified employees. "I have seen no effort for the classified employees' salaries to be raised," Cheyney said to the Board. "Morale of the staff is affected."
The classified union recently received a pay increase of 3.7%. Negotiations for that salary increase began early last year and were not completed until last December. During the time negotiations began, and by the time they ended, relations between the district and union members was at an all time low. As Palomar's business manager, Gregoryk is responsible for the supervision of buildings and grounds, purchashing, accounting/ payroll, bookstore operations, food services, human resources, data processing, telephone and duplicating services. When Gregoryk was hired in 1985, the bookstore, food services, human resources and data processing departments did not fall under his supervision. The added responsibilties are cause for a title change and pay raise, members of the Governing Board say. "I would like to see us go in a different direction." Board president Ralph Forquera said. "We need to catch up with the times." A survey of 15 community colleges indicate that 11 colleges classify their chief business officer as vice president/ assistant superintendent. The
Services accessible at information center By Michele Anderson
With the second semester barely underway, the college has already set the stage for the 1988-89 college schedule. The Governing Board decided to put Palomar on the same system as other universities and state colleges. The fall semester will begin August 29 and end December 23. "h's kind of unfortunate that we have to go right up to the twentythird," said Dr. George Boggs, superintendent/president. "That's only for this year. Next year it probably won't be as bad." The reason for getting this calendar out early is that many students are still so used to the old system that they may be making plans for the summer. This may cause problems for the start of the fall semester because students may not show up to their classes on time, according to Dr. Boggs. Spring semester classes will begin January 21 for Saturday classes and on January 23 for Monday through Friday students. The semester will end on May 26 instead of the middle of June.
San Marcos, CA
Reynaga vetoes spending.spree
Health group has positive first year Improving the physical and mental health of Palomar employees are goals that the Wellness Team has accomplished since its inception a little over a year ago. The organization, made up of college staff members, offers monthly lectures and evaluative fitness programs. Employees can learn how to reduce stress and to stop smoking. According to Wellness Team chairperson Judy Eberhart, a long range goal is to have a "fitness center" on campus with exercise equipment that both students and employees can use. But with each piece of equipment costing $2,000 or more, the team must seek methods of financing. Such a fitness center has proven to be successful at community colleges in California and out-of-state. A fitness center can increase attendance and enrollment in physical education classes, as demonstrated at Miracopa Community College in Arizona. There, enrollment in physical education increased by about 80 percent since the installment of a fitness center. But here at Palomar, where funds for such a project are non-existent, and with limited space, a fitness center is three years or more down the road. One of the most adventurous projects to date has been the pushing of the smoking ban in buildings on campus. The no-smoking policy was supported by the Wellness Team last spring. The Governing Board approved the policy and it went into effect last summer. The new policy could have led employees to quit their smoking habit. The February Wellness newsletter reported that two long-time smokers kicked their habit. Dorie Matzkiw smoked two packs a day for 27 years and Mel Drewry smoked three to four packs a day for 40 years. Other staff members have quit, most through support programs offered by the Wellness Team. "It's making a difference," Eberhart said. "I'm really excited about the Wellness programs. Maybe wellness is contageous."
Friday, February 26, 1988
Change is the keyword at the Student Information Center, yet a warm and friendly atmosphere remains. Frank Hankin, director of Student Activities, feels students need to be advised of the services offered at the center. The Student Information Center (R7) is expanding its housing board which includes "for sale," "ride," "swap" ads, "free items" and employment advertising. The boards are located outside the center office near the Student Union. For 50 cents students can receive one month's advertising. Every semester the center has a used book sale. Students put their used books into the sale on consignment, and the money is given to the student who brought the book in the first place. One dollar is deducted and donated to the Associated Student Government, which serves as a middle person for the sale. Donations help to defray costs of running the used book sale. Dealing with general campus information is an important business at the
center. Students come into the center with every possible question imaginable. ¡ Having games like chess and checkers for students to use are among some of the future highlights for the S.I.C. Among improvements are a new ceiling, a paint job and carpet. Bus schedules for the North County Transit District are available at the office, along with literature pertinent to the college and helpful to the student. In a limited form, legal aid is also availabe to students. Student lockers will possibly be put in the center. R-7 will be a central location for meeting the needs of the students. Hankin has some ideas that he would like to see implemented, but as yet has not received ASG approval. He would like to see increased responsibility of S.I.C. so that the director would also be responsible for the food bank. It would call for increasing the number of employees of the center. Some nighttime hours for S.I.C. are being planned if feasible.
survey also indicated that it is unusual for Gregoryk, as business manager, to directly supervise so many areas of Palomar. The Board will discuss the plan at its February 23 meeting at Mt. Carmel High School.
Board seeks top positions By Fred Tracey
people who do not qualify for fmancial aid but have a financial need. The senate voted 7-1 to create 25, $100 awards for students here and five $500 awards for transferring students. In a letter distributed to student government officials, Reynaga vetoed the bill and suggested instead that only $2000 be spent. She also recommended a $1000 trust fund be established, "allowing the interest from said account to be used for scholarships in the future." A bill to provide the cheerleaders up to $595 to pay half the cost of personalized jackets was approved by a 6-2 margin. Student government vice-president and cheerleader Lisa Canon, who authored the bill while she was a senator, argued that the squad earned the bonus by placing first in the state and seventh in the nation. Debate on the issue was heated, with senator Cathy Freeman voicing concerns that approval would set a precedent for rewarding students "with public funds." Head senator Ken Green countered saying, "I see no problem for rewarding people for a job well done." The president vetoed the measure, recommending only $250 be contributed by the student government. A two thousand dollar request by Coach John Woods to help the men's volleyball club survive until it could be included in next year's budget was approved unanimously by the senate. Reynaga vetoed the allotment, suggesting instead that $1500 be granted. If the program needed further funds, she suggested, they could request them later in the year. New furniture in the Student Union, a project administration officials have been pushing, was almost made a reality when the senate approved up to $9000 for new chairs and tables. Senators voted 4-3 for the proposal, with senator Kevin Fry abstaining. Reynaga vetoed the bill, offering as an alternative that $8000 be spent on new Student Union furniture and $1000 be set aside for new furniture in the student lounge.
Governing Board members and Dr. George Boggs, superintendent/ president, want the best people when it comes to filling the many administrative positions open, currently being held by interim executives. An interim administration has reigned since two top vice presidents left their positions and one dean resigned in December of 1986. A plan to keep the search for a new assistant superintendent/ vice president of student affairs confined to the campus gained support of the Govern(Continued on page 4) ing Board. A nationwide search for a new assistant superintendent/ vice president of instruction is currently being conducted by a search committee made up of college employees. The interim post is being held by Dr. E. If earning a fortune, better managJan Moser, former director of instituing your time or learning to sing well tional research. Dr. Boggs reported that 64 appli- are among your goals, the Mt. Carmel cants were narrowed down to nine. Satellite Center in Rancho PenasquiA new vice president is expected to tos is offering one-day seminars on Saturday, March 12 to help you do be named and hired by July 1. Meanwhile, Dr. David Chappie has these things and more. Eight self-development seminars held the job as interim assistant superintendent/ vice president of are: "Your Ideas May Be Worth a student affairs. The search committee Fortune," Woodie Hall; "Dream Analfor this position recommended to the ysis: A Workshop," Jerry O'Donnell; Governing Board that the search be "Parties in Proper Perspective: Or How to Survive After Five," Margaret J<ept on campus. The search committee believes that Stockman-Allen; "You Too Can Sing," a "number of highly qualified Joe Stanford; "Time Management," employees" are on campus and able Ron Jordan; "How to Pass the S.AT.," Rebecca Kverdis and Jim Daniels; to fill the job. Dr. Boggs supported the proposal, "How to Sell Your Art," Robert Freedespite his original intentions to have man; and "Overcoming Math Phobias," Cynthia Boost. a nationwide search. All seminars are scheduled from 9 Bruce McDonough holds the position of interim dean ofvocational and a.m. to noon, with the exception of applied arts. Angelo Carli, dean of "Time Management," and "How to Pass community education, recently the S.AT.," which are scheduled to run announced his request to go back into from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Fees for these the classroom next fall to teach two are $25 and $20, respectively. Fees for the other workshops are $10. English. Interested persons may get more If only one application is received for the student affairs position, the information and register with VISA or search would have to be opened up MasterCard by telephoning Ext. 2155, nationally to meet affirmative action Monday through Friday or by calling requirements, Jane Engleman, direc- 744-1344 on Saturday mornings. tor of human resources and affirma- Walk-in registration is at Mt. Carmel High School, Building B. tive action said.
Satellite center holds seminars