Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745 Volume 31 D No, 27 D 8 pages Friday, December 7, 1984 Bullet catching act highlights magic show By Tim Sporcic Bullet catching and all, magician Dennis Haney of the Denny and Lee team put on a show which ended in a standing ovation by an amazed audience. Denny and Lee performed on Wednesday night in Price Auditorium. Denny opened his act by putting his assistant Lee in a basket and then shoving swords through it. Denny was assisted throughout most of his acts by his 19-year old aprentice Allen. The highlight of his show was a bullet catching illusion where a high powered rifle Denny pulls razor blades out of his mouth at Wednesday's magic act in Price Auditorium. was fired by LHU student Eric Larimer from the back of Price, through a piece of glass and into Denny's teeth. Denny said it took him five years to master this stunt, which has killed 13 other magicians. other acts included a levitation illusion where Lee was suspended above the ground on the point of a sword, and the classic act of cutting the lady in half. In this act though, 16 blades were placed through the coffin-shaped box before it was seperated into two sections. Denny also performed an act similar to one Houdini used to do. He first swallowed a piece of thread, then eight razor blades. Moments later he pulled the thread from his mouth with the razor blades all tied to it at regular intervals. Many slight of hand and cards tricks were also performed in the 90 minute show. Denny has been performing magic for 29 years; he started when he was 10-years-old. While in his teens he attended the Chavez School of Magic in California for two years. Denny attended college for a year before he was thrown out for doing his magic stunts. He said he was doing a human blowtorch act in his dorm lobby when he accidentally set the ceiling on fire. The fire quickly spread throughout the room, totally destroying it. He went to the dean the next day, and he was given two choices: continue with his education or continue with his magic. Denny chose the latter. Denny first met Lee in Baltimore a little over a year ago. His first partner left, and Lee, the owner of a Carvel ice cream store. tried out for the show. Denny took her in, and trained her in five days for their first act. Lee, 22, says she enjoys her work. She said, "Denny is a really nice person to work with through an act." Denny's bullet catching act has become one he does only for his college audiences and by special request. He said he spent five years studying the mistakes of the 13 magicians who were killed by the act. Denny said one of the men used to do it with three guns, except things went bad one night and he caught the three bullets in various parts of Ifis head instead. The first time Denny did the act he was forced into it by his New York agent. His agent, figuring that he was ready for the act, signed him up to perform it without telling him about it first. Denny met his assistant Allen while he was working in a nightclub. Denny was doing the stage show while Allen did close-up slight of hand at people's tables. After that, Allen joined the show as Denny's assistant and as an aprentice learning the ropes of the trade. Denny's fast hands and quick sense of humor kept the audience laughing throughout the act. Denny also used a great deal of audience participation throughout the show. Other shows which Denny have done include the Merv Griffin Show and the Dinah Show. He has worked with Joan Rivers, Dolly Parton, and Glen Campbell, among others. The show was sponsored and organized by the SCC Cultural Affairs Committee. That time of the year again it 23 students participate in Christmas party By Tim Sporcic The 15th Annual Christmas party of the LHU Susque-view volunteer program was held Monday night at 8 p.m. Twenty-three students, all social work majors, participated in the program. For the program, a chorus sang Christmas carols to the group of 160 residents at Susque-view, and 'Santa Claus' made an appearance to pass out presents to each of them. Santa was played by student Steve Shriver, Santa's wife by Laura Walter, and one of his elfs by Kimberly Ferguson. Dolores Lynch, director of the program, said the program was initiated to "help students become sensative to the needs of the elderly." She said "People who are elderly or physically impaired and are institutionalized often feel abandoned or rejected. They need evidence from the community at large that they are still valuedespecially by students." Presents, which the group os students have been working on since October, were passed out to each of the residents. This year they received a small stuffed Christmas tree and a bag of candy. The Susque-view volunteer program was started in 1970, and has since then gained support throughout the community. Lynch said, "We see ourselves as a catalyst to activate the community to help out its elderly." Apart from the Christmas party, the group does a spring party and has established a birthday fund which gives people momentos for their birthday. Lynch said the funds for the parties come entirely from donations. She said there has been a trend of receiving fewer donations, which is threatening the continuation of the program. As an example, she said faculty contributions were way down this year. Lynch said she has a great deal of gratitude for her supporters, without whom which the program would be unable to exist. students and everyone else awoke Thursday morning lo the season's first snowfall. Many students enjoyed the weather, including the above student who is about to let a snowball fly. 2 D Eagle Eye O Friday n»cember 7, 1984 Bleacher comedians not needed I criticize. Everyone does. And when it comes to sports, almost everyone is a Monday morning quarterback. At tlie men's basketball game earlier this week against Mansfield, we had a lot of Monday morning quarterbacks, or make that centers, forwards, and guards. We had fans(?) yelling at the coach, telling him who to play and how to run the team. We had fans(?) holding newspapers to their faces and yelling at the coach and saying, "This is what we think of you!" How about a break? It's the view from this bleacher seat that the basketball coach is doing the best he can with an unbelievably young, yet talented team, but we still have the Red Auerbachs who think they know everything. I'd be lying to you if I said I never second-guessed a coach during a sporting event and wondered why a time-out wasn't called or a certain play wasn't tried. But trying to make someone look like an idiot is going a bit too far. This coach has had a few tough years and what he and the team need now is a lot of support, not a bunch of half-assed bleacher comedians. I wonder what these bleacher comedians will think when the men's basketball team is a top notch contender in a year or two?. Michael Dear Editor: I'm writing in response to a few of the comments made by Senator Preising in Tuesday's Eagle Eye. The editorial comment I made was my own opinion based on how I interpreted the facts. I am no spokesman for the administration or anybody else for that matter. I was simply stating how I felt when I saw the embarrassing episode at the last senate meeting. And I don't believe I was the only one who felt that way. Nevertheless, when it comes to the facts that I cover when reporting for WLHC News, I will stand behind my objectivity. Several reports have been done for WLHC News focusing on the room and board hike, the S.CC and administration so far this semester. There is a difference between reporting the facts from all sides. Senator Preising, and stating one's own opinion. Thank You. Brian Sansoni ANNOUNCEMENTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WANTED: Female student to live at the Newman Center, beginning second semester. For more information, call Sister Maureen at 748-8592 or stop in at 445 W. Main by Dec. 12. HOLYDAY MASS - Sat., Dec. 8, 4 p.m. at Newman Center ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE (opportunity for confession) ~ Sun., Dec. 9, 3 p.m., followed by regular 4 p.m. Mass. SPECIAL REFRESHMENTS at the Newman Center for those who are studying for exams -all students welcome - Dec. 10-14 LYCOMING CANDLELIGHT SERVICE -Tues., Dec. U, 10 p.m. Car leaving from Newman Center at 9 p.m. Please call 748-8592 by Dec. 10 if you wish to go. DECEMBER GRADUATES will be honored at a special CANDELLIGHT MASS, followed by a delicious buffet supper - Sunday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m., at the Newman Center. Undergrads, faculty, and staff are also welcome. ********************* ATTENTION Lock Haven University Students: Do not miss the 2nd annual WLHC Christmas Special - Tuesday, Dec. II 5:00-? We'll play all your favorite Christmas Tunes all night long -only on WLHC 90.3 FM. • • • • • • • • * • • * * • • • * • • • • ATTENTION all people joining Society of Collegiate Journalists: please have your $17.00 dues turned into SCC business office by Dec. 14. Make checks payable to SCC. • * • • • • • * * * • * • • * * • • * • • WLHC will present a "John Lennon Special" this Saturday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Also on Sunday from 9:30 to Midnite, WLHC will be featuring music from the superstar of 1984, Prince!! Only on WLHC-FM 90.3 • * • • • * • * • • • • • • • • • * • • • Due to unexpected conflicting schedules "Chippendales" will not be held this semester. * • • • • * • • * * • * * • * * • * • • • In order to promote public relations between the Faculty Administration, fraternities, and sororities, the Sigma Kappa Sorority is sponsoring an open house on Friday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. Nora O'Suilivan, Vice President of Pledge Education urges faculty, fraternity, and sorority Presidents to attend.The Sigma Kappa house, located on 83 Susquehanna Ave. will serve wine and cheese at the open house which lasts until 6 p.m. The Eagle Eye is a student produced bi-weekly newspaper published in the Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745 Telephone (717)893-2334 Letters and comments are encouraged. All letters submitted for publication must be signed and accompanied with the writer's telephone number. The Eagle Eye reserves the right to edit letters for length and libelous material. The opinions expressed on the editorial page are not necessarily those of the administration, faculty, or student body. Edi.ors-In-Chief ^ i k e Flanagan Dave Prusak News Editor Kim Wilkinson Sports Editor Christa Landas Dave Walters Enterlainmenl Editor- Andy Ashenfelter Features Editor Jay Zech Photography Editor— Tim Sporcic Staff Artist Tina Rhoades Business Manager Sandy Houser Advertising Director— Val Armstrong Advertising Sales Connie Smith Typesetters Karolee Stahli Connie Sisko jjll y^^ DeVort Colleen Stanford AdviserDr. Douglas Campbell •••Vi ********************* An open invitation to ali Lock Haven University women: Have you ever wondered what the sorority system is all about; or have you just brushed the thought off, saying it wasn't for you? Well, take a chance and see what it's all about. This Sunday, Dec. 9, the Panhellic Council is sponsoring a, pre-rush Christmas party. Sisters from all campus sororities will be there, and it'll be your chance to get to know the organizations. Different activities will be held and refreshments will be provided. It will be in Bentiey lobby from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. So come and check it out for yourself. • * * • • • • • * * • • • • • • • • • • • Clean apartment available near campus. Yard space and off-street parking. Reasonable rents including utilities. If interested, call Realty Lease 748-7000. • • * • • • • • • * • • • * • • * • • • • Up to three roommates needed for next semester. Two blocks from campus. Will help pay dorm fee. Call Sue or Diane 748-1906. • • • • • * • • • * * * • • • • * • • • * Want to sell love seat and chair. Colonial style green. Best offer accepted. Call 726-3495 after 4:00 p.m. ********************* ALL PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: A very important issue will be discussed at the final meeting of the Psychology Club on Tuesday Dec II at 1 p.m. in Robinson 317. A new chairperson for the department will be chosen in the very near future. Shouldn't we, the students of this department, have some influence on the decision? If you think that we should, please attend Ihe meeting on Tues. and let your input be heard. Business Week's Guide To Careers, magazine, October and December 1984 issues, $2.95 values, may be seciu-ed FREE in the Career Planning and Placement Resource Room, Smith Hall, Ground Floor. * • • • • • • • * * * • • • * • • • • • * To all Greeks, don't miss the all Greek Christmas Party at the Dunnstown Fire Hall (across from the Country Garden six pack). The party starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday Dec. 7th. Dancing, DJ, cold buffet, X-mas gifts, santa, fan, and much much more! Don't miss it. It's Free! ********************* An open meeting on Dec. 13 will provide an opportunity for all students, faculty and staff to meet with Lock Haven University President, Dr. Craig Willis. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in North Hall Lounge. FOR RENT - After January 1 - Interested parties call 748-5533 after 4:30 p.m. weekdays. 1. Three room, including bathroom, first floor apartment with rear patio-parking availableconveniently located downtown Lock Haven. Ideal for two female college students. Rental of $150 per month ($75.00) includes heat and water. No security deposit required and rent not required during summer unless occupied. 2. Beautiful, attractively furnished with expensive furniture, three room, including bathroom, apartment downtown Lock Haven. Ideal for two female college students who desire a beautiful apartment with a quiet location and with a preference for devoting time in apartment to college studies. Apartment cannot be used for parties or entertainment of guests although immediate family members may visit. If needed for guests, large beautiful living room of landlord is available. Prefer junior or senior class members, although all classes may inquire. Rental $150.00 per month ($75.00 each student). * • * • • * * • • • • * • • • • • * * • • This note is in reference to the ordering of yearbooks by your parents. The yearbook staff has sent letters home to all of the students' parents in regard to ordering yearbooks as Christmas presents. Please get in touch with your parents if you have already ordered a yearbook. This will save you the inconvenience of receiving 2 yearbooks as well as save your parents the price of the book. Don't put this off. The deadline for the orders from your parents is Dec. 20 and that is enough time for many unnecssary orders to come in. Last Eagle Eye on Tuesday I buy 1 sundae or milkshake gt^t i FREE • I expires Tues. 1 2 / 1 1 / 8 4 ...:*.U with coupon • | Friday, December 7, 1984D Eagle Eye D 3 University offers excellent exchange program By Timothy Smith What does Lock Haven offer that most people overlook in their four years? An excellent exchange program. The exchange program offers a student the chance to study in another country while going for his or her degree. The program offers three different countries in which to choose from; Australia, England, and Poland. The number of students involved in the exchange program for next semester will be the highest it has ever been and will be the greatest percentage out of the 14 state Universities. "Over 2% of the Lock Haven students will by studying abroad next semester", said a pleased Dr. Lawerence Farley, director of the Office of International Education. Dr. Farley commented on some misconceptions most people have about studying abroad. First, cost is the same as it would be to go to Lock Haven, the only additional expense is the cost of the airfare. Second, credit for courses abroad are the same as if a student were studying at Lock Haven. Third, studying aboad does not set you back in terms of graduating on time because you take a full load courses while abroad including at least one course in your major. Fourth, it is not a requirement that an exchange student speak a foreign language because all courses are taught by English speaking professors. Fifth, students do not have to be a "A student" because the exchanges are available to students of all majors who have a z.s grade point average (gpa). "England is fantastic and I'm really glad I had the chance to study here for a semester." This was a reaction written to Dr. Farley from a Lock Haven student who is studying in England this semester. Studying abroad can help gives students an extra advantage when applying for a job. Students will also become a part of that elite 2% of American college students who have studied aboard. For more information stop by the office of International Education, 1st floor Raub Hall. NCAA control of athletics not faring well, Taylor says By Tammy Flowers How have men's and women's athletics fared since the NCAA took over women's sports? Not well, according to Sharon Taylor, Associate Director of Athletics at LHU. Male and female student athletes seem to have lost rather than gained from the merging of NCAA and AIAW, which became final in June, 1982. The Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), was set up strictly for female student-athletes, just as the NCAA was for male student-athletes. At the time of the takeover, the AIAW had grown into the largest national athletic governance association with 974 member schools versus 733 in the NCAA. Since Title IX became law in 1972, wonien's participation in college athletic programs had increased dramatically. Title IX states that, "No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." After the takeover many opportunities presented to women athletes were slashed drastically, Ms. Taylor explained. For example, before the merger women were offered 39 National championships in 17 dif- 12 days in Portugal being offered If you've got two weeks of vacation waiting and your're not sure how to use it, why not save it until May 29, 1985? Then you can board a plane and be on your way to an exciting 12 days in Portugal. The complete price of less than $900 includes round trip air fare, transportation while touring the country, first class hotel accommodations, and daily dinner and breakfast. During the 12 days, the tour bus will stop in nine cities, giving the tourists a chance to experience the culture of Portugal, its museums, historical sites, and, of course, a bullfight. Members of the University Symphonic Band will perform on three occasions, under the direction of Dr. Florentino J. Caimi, the University's Conductor of Bands. The tour's director and organizer. Dr. Alfred E. Tonolo, invites the public to accompany the band as tourists. Dr. Tonolo, a former foreign language professor at Bloomsburg University, is no stranger to Portugal. He has visited the country on several occasions, this being his first return in three years. It promises to be an interesting and informative tour. He is also looking to extend the tour to selected cities in Spain if there is enough interest. Reasons to Support Christmas Seals^ Reason # 1 : Chronic respiratory disease is the third most common cause of death in the U.S. AMERICAN : : LUNG ASSOCIATION The CMfislmas Seal Peopte • If you are interested, the time is drawing near. A deposit of $300 is due before December 7, though you may pay the total bill of $892 at the same time. Send your check or requests for more information to: Dr. F.J. Caimi, 233 Sloan Fine Arts Center, L.H.U., Lock Haven, PA 17745, or call Dr. Caimi at 893-2133. ferent sports. After two years under the NCAA, women have only 32 national championships in 14 different sports. Other areas of female student interests hindered were recruiting rules, student representation on decision making committees, and student transfer rules. "There is no student representation in the NCAA," Ms. Taylor said, "though students can often best tell us what they need or want." The AIAW's transfer rule allowed for transfer student-athlete to participate immediately in a sport without sitting out a year, whereas NCAA states that the student must wait a year before engaging in intercollegiate activities on the campus. The NCAA rule has been modified for some sports when the first institution agrees to "release" a transfer student. It may seem that men were not affected by the merger, but in fact, they are, according to Ms. Taylor. Before the takeover the men's sports were given traveling money and per diem (by the day), funds when oar- ticipating in NCAA championship games. For example, a few years ago, when LHU soccer team went to the championships, the NCAA took care of all expenses. When the soccer team went to Florida over Thanksgiving break this semester, the NCAA paid only for travel, leaving the college to pick up other expenses. What long term effects are in store for women athletes in colleges? "The quality of women's sports may decline eventually because of the lack of monitoring. With more male coaches gaining positions in competitive women's sports, there may be a decrease in the number of women coaches. Male coaches tend not to urge young prospective women coaches on," commented Taylor. Most likely, no change in the NCAA regulation of both men's and women's athletics will occur, but it is clear that long term effects of the merger must be watched closely to insure fair treatment to both male and female athletes. When someone inyoiir £unily gets cancer, everyone in your family needs help. Nobody knows better than we do how much help and understanding i.s needed. That's why our ,ser\'ice and rehabilitation program.s emphasize the whole family, not just the cancer patient. Among our regular ser\'ices we pro\'ide information and guidance to patients and families, transpon patients to and from treatment, supph home care items and a.ssist patients in their return to eveiS'day life Life is what concerns us. So you can see we are even more than the research organization we are so well known to be. No one faces cancer alone. Wrap up your Christmas at.... Uncf^UJnn^ A t Penny Lane. New Christmas Hours Montday-Friday 9:30-9:00 Sunday 12:00-4:00 y AMERICAN CANCER SOQETf' W i t h all the latest fashions. 4 D Eagle Eye G Friday, December 7, 1984 The Lords of Discipline is military tale with twist FILMS INCORPORATED By Matt Connor A 1983 movie, The Lords of Discipline is a military school tale with a savage new twist. Lords of Discipline is the story of the hazing that takes place at the school, which involves a lot more sadism than it takes to build character. In all this, one upperclassman discovers his own courage and manages to rise above the ugliness. The plot of the film involves Will, an upperclassman assigned to watch out for a new cadet who is black. Because of the deep racism of several other men at the school. Will's superiors worry that there will be violence against him. It isjvhile keeping an eye out for Pearce (the black cadet) that Will discovers a secret klan-like society working within the instituion. Adapted from Pat Conroy's novel by Thomas Pope and Lloyd Fonvielle, 80% of the film was shot in England. (Conroy refused to allow the film to be shot in the military academy he attended for four years, and on which based his book.) The relatively unknown cast includes David Kiethe as Will (who played Richard Gere's best friend in Officer and a Gentleman). Mark Breland as Pearce, and Robert Prosky (Hill St. Blues' Seargant Jablonski) as the cigar-chomping colonel. Bear. The film was directed by Franc Roddam (Quadophenia) who described the film in this way, "It's about someone who refuses the status quo being confronted with an instituion, and taking it on." Sponsored by SCC, Lords of Discipline will be shown in Price Auditorium this Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. Saturday Sunday Price 8:00 "Zings and zooms along with breathless speed. It is never idle or boring for a single minute. Adventurous and hypnotic. David Keith is the perfect actor for the role. A 40-carat cast of exciting supporting players." Rex Reed New York Post Did you know Bentiey offers... ALTERNATE MEAL PLANS Counseling program helps students for students living off campus? By Lisa Ross The University provides a service known as the Student Personnel Services. Dr. Don Crews, director of counseling, said that students are generally unaware of the services since it is not an advertised program. Dr. Crews has been with the University for 15 years and this year he has seen a dramatic increase in either need or awareness for the service by the students. According to Dr. Crews, the services the school provides is not to compete with the Mental Services but to help those students who need brief counseltations to keep them going. The purpose of the program isn't to advertise but rather to counsel. As freshman Orientations are given, many students become aware of the Personnel Services. Freshman are given the opportunity to become acquainted with Dr. Crews though the orientation program. According to Dr. Crews, about 80 percent of the freshman take part in the testing. The percent of students using the service at this time is about 10 percent. These students come for counseling in such areas as confusion in identity, transistional ALL Y O U CAN EAT AT EVERY MEAL ** 5 meal plan ss.zs/week -includes lunches only , mon-fri ** 10 meal plan $17.so/week -includes any 10 meals , mon tri -you pick the meals you want* or the traditional 1 9 m e a l p l a n including all meals served at Bentiey \i^ \s^ ..^s^' ^ ^ o>V\cV^ ^>^' depression, crisis stress, and eating disorders. Upon contacting Dr. Crews services will begin for the student. Many times five or six sessions are all that are needed. However, if the student shows a need for more, time can be provided. If the problem in depth counseling. Dr. Crews can refer a student to the Community Mental Health Service or to a private psychologist. The advantage of the Personnel Health Service is there is no charge to the student. If the student is a resident of Pa. and goes to the Community Health Service usually the county in which he or she resides will reimburse the student. However, there is no reimbursement to the student when using a private psychologist. In the past students have heard of the services through other students, referal from administration or other faculty, and from resident counselors or hall directors. Direct contact is not always necessary. Many times counsultation with Dr. Crews from an outside party is used. All-Greek Christmas Party set for tonight -sign up now for SPRING '86 In the Revenue office any questions call Bentiey (2296) or Revenue office (2039) 8sSSSSSiSSSSiS&Sg«SfSSg<«SSSMBiilPBSSSSSS«SSSSa«e3aK:acc:s«iK<'>aaK>«K3a«K:»^ Bald Eagles drop a pair on courts II By Steve Gillespie The men's basketball team dropped two games this week. First the team lost to unbeaten Mansfield University on Monday, by a 89-65 score and then the team fell at Bucknell University Wednesday, 79-51. The Bald Eagles looked impressive during the first-half of Monday's game. A technical foul by Mansfield's Chris Venning, for hanging on the rim, put LHU's Kevin Charney on the line to even the score at 12. Lock Haven stayed close the rest of the half, keeping within a four point margin at the mid-point, 42-36. The Mounties pulled away early in the second half outscoring LHU 28-8 in the first 12 minutes to capture the win. The top scorer for Lock Haven was Junior Price with 17 points. Lamar Belton was second with 12 points, while Charney tallied 10. The defensive leader was Dan Williams, who recorded five blocked shots. Bucknell dominated the entire game Wednesday, but LHU Coach Brad Black said, "Our team played well in spots. We have a problem with consistency, which has been there all along." Bald Eagle Jeff Jackman had two 15-foot jump shots in the first-half to help him become one of the three scoring leaders for the game, with eight points. Charney and Belton also had eight points. Lock Haven is now 2-4 on the year and will travel to Penn State Saturday night to play the Nittany Lions. Penn State broke a 17 game losing streak Wednesday when they defeated Navy. Coach Black said, "Penn State will be a big challenge. They're bigger and stronger than LHU, but young like we are." Sports brief Lock Haven 52 Morgan State 4 118 Husick(LHU) won by forfeit 126 Kennedy(MS) dec. Black 11-2 134 Metzger(LHU) dec. Ramos 18-3 142 Kreamer(LHU) won by tech. fall over Rogers 150 Lloyd(LHU) won by forfeit 158 Benner(LHU) pinned Riffin 0:29 167 Freeman(LU) pinned Jackson 5:39 177 Wykoff(LHU) pinned Hanks 2:41 190 Hall(LHU) dec. Flute 11-2 H W T Petersen pinned Vorrice 2:19 Brad Lloyd - 150 lbs. DO YOU WANT TO PREPARE FOR A i | CAREER I IN INDUSTRIAL AND LABOR RELATIONS? 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Edwards Smith, co-vice chairman of the SSHE Board of Governors. The policy, adopted by the Board of Governors at the December 4 public meeting, establishes conditions of employment, status, and compensation levels for presidents, vice presidents, and academic deans at the 14 System universities. The compensation plan was the result of a yearlong study by a System committee headed by Smith. According to the new quidelines, the SSHE university presidents may be awarded a maximum three-year extendable contract; they are currently serving under a singleyear contract, expiring June 30, 1985. Also, as with current contracts, the chief executives of the universities will continue to receive benefits which are part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania management employee benefits program. A new presidential salary scale outlined in the compensation plan puts the Pennsylvania State System university presidents closer to par with college and university presidents nationwide. When enacted January 1, 1985, the salary for the presidents will range from $55,000 to $65,000, but will not be fully implemented until 1986. SSHE officials say that national studies on presidential compensation offer varying statistics. "In keeping with the historic and demographic profiles of our universities, we found the AASCU study most beneficial in our research," says Edward P. Kelly, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resource Management. AASCU, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, is an organi zation of 400 state-controlled public colleges and universities' in the country. It is based in Washington, DC. "The AASCU study surveyed institutions which closely parallel SSHE universities," says Kelly. The average salary for AASCU institutions enrolling up to 2,500 students is $54,700: enrolling 2.500 to 7,500 students, $60,2000; and over 7,500 students, $68,510. SSHE university enrollments range from 1,934 to 12,526 students. The new SSHE compensation plan also sets the salary range for university provosts and vice presidents between $46,312 and $61,750 for the former, $43,875 and $58,500 for the latter. The academic dean range to take effect is $40,950 to $54,600. Including the presidents, aproximately 100 System employees will be affected by the policy action. Serving on the Committee for the Study of Presidential Compensation, Evaluation, and Contracts with J. Edwards Smith were fellow Board members Anne O. Jackson, Board co-vice chairman, and Dr. Charles J. Potter. System Council of Trustee members on the committee were Julia Ansil, California University of Pennsylvania; Robert W. Buehner, Jr., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; and Frederick E. Ruccius, Jr., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Observations made about the adopted plan by System leaders follow: "The compensation plan is fair, perhaps overdue, but it is not without demands," says F. Eugene Dixon Jr., Chairman of the SSHE Board. "We have high expectations for the System presidents." Mr. Dixon says, "They should be solid managers, strong academic leaders, and good planners—nothing easy, but a president's job isn't supposed to be easy." James H. M c C o r m i c k , SSHE Chancellor, says, "The State System of Higher Education requires highly competent chief executives who must be well compensated for their services to the System. He continues, "It is necessary that we retain talented people in leadership. That is one phase of making this good System a better System." The president of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and Universities Faculties (APSCUF), G. Terry Madonna, says, "The SSHE presidents are currently paid well below the salary levels paid to presidents of similar public universities. We support additional compensation for them, provided that it is accompanied by a comprehensive evaluatin that will make Ihe presidents more accountable . . . . " Five readers take part in poetry reading By Timothy Smith A poetry reading was held in Robinson Learning Center in the teacher's lounge on Wednesday evening. The weather seemed to be a big factor in the attendance, as only nine people showed up, five of them were reader's. The poetry was chosen by the reader and could be something of their own or someone else's material. Two of the distinguished reader's were Robert Bravard, director of Library Services and Steven Hickoff who both have Chap books published by the University. Bravard read first as he read two of his own poems, and one by Wallace Stevens. Hickoff was second to read as he read three of his own work's from his Chap book. Freshman Wayne Gibbs read next and he read two of his own poems adding lots of emotion into his readings. Gibbs said he hopes to keep up with writing his own poetry because he enjoys it so much. The fourth reader was Bill Piper wo also read two of his own poems. Piper seemed to have the listener's right were he wanted them as he used their expressions as reactions to his readings. John Weigel, professor of English who set up the readings was the fifth, and final reader. His first poem was a sonnet written by his daughter. He continued with two of his own poems that he said he had written many years ago. Weigel said, "We were expecting a larger crowd but the snow seemed to keep those who had to travel away from tonights readings." He hopes to schedule more readings and hopefully a larger audience. YOU COULD WIN! A Callmate Telephone Clock Radio KENYA BAGS" on Dec. 17. 19Si4 Come in and register at the Bookstore ONLY $16.55 no purchase necessary winner will be notified Introductory Price At the Campus Bookstore Today Sale Ends Dec. 18