Trustees appoint new BSC V.P.V by DALE MYERS The appointments of a new Vice President for Academic Affairs and Assistant Vice President for administration highlighted the quarterly meeting of the Bloomsburg State College Board of Trustees, last Wednesday in Carver Hall. Dr. James Mitchell was approved , by the board, as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs , effective Shapp p ropos es tuition hik e by BILL TROXELL HARRISBURG — The Pa. Senate budget appropriations committee for education met in a public hearing Thursday morning with the State.College and University Directors Board (SCUD) to hash out the commonwealth education budget for the fiscal year 1977-78. " Governor Milton Shapp 's proposed budget calls for an allocation of $178 million with a $50 increase in tuition for the 14 state-operated institutions of higher education. SCUD is asking for a $190 million budget with no tuition hikes. SCUD chairman Sinclair feels that the increased budget (12 per cent over 1976-77) will be mandatory to maintain the schools at their present level. The increase is needed for several reasons: declining enrollment, high cost of energy and maintenance of the properties. BSC has remained one of the few State Colleges where enrollment has increased. Overall, since 1972 enrollment has increased only from 72,000 to 80,000. It has been projected that next year's enrollment will be in excess of 100,000. The increase in students will increase the student - faculty ratio and make it necessary to increase the number of courses Foreign students stick together by NANCY FAUSNAUGHT Slides from Egypt and an explanation of the certificate of eligibility were topics discussed at the International Relations Club meeting Wednesday night. Ahmed Zohny, from Cairo, Egypt, gave a slide presentation and brief talk on the history and governmental structure of Egypt. Zohny has obtained his Master 's Degree at BSC in Political Science and plans to do his doctorate work in America also. Mr. Bunge, of the Registrar, discussed visa rules and forms needed to be filled out to become a nonimmigrant student. He explained how to use the I-20A form , or certificate of eligibility form, sent to persons wishing to come to the USA as students. Bunge emphasized the fact that nonimmigrant students may remain in the USA only for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study at a specified school. Leo Rodriquez, club president, explained that the international Relations Club is a club consisting of foreign and American students for the purpose of helping foreign students feel their way into the American way oT life, to help them understand their status and to give BSC students an opportunity to become aware of a variety of cultures. There are 20 international students currently at BSC, coming from Puerto Rico, Israel, Egypt, Sweden, Columbia , Rumania , Mexico and various other parts of the world. Most of the students have come to America on their own to study, though there are a few on an exchange student program. Though the club' s primary purpose is for assisting international students, it is open to all BSC students. Rodriquez stated that the club is currently trying to become more intellectually stimulating to encourage more American student involvement. The club is planning a trip to Washington, DC, student presentations of their homelands , obtaining speakers from various professions and making plans with international students from nearby colleges in the near future. to accomodate more students. Senate committee members reasoned that college faculty and programs should ' be narrowed in order to meet the Governors budget rather than raising taxes to collect needed revenue. Senator Edward Howard (RBucks) believes the people of the commonwealth will not stand for higher taxes especially to support education. Pa. is one of, the few statesin the nation where taxes may be. raised at all (proposed 1 per cent sales tax increase). Senator Howard suggested increasing class size and reducing the number of sections in order to cut costs. The present average studentfaculty ratio is 23-1. It ranges from 14-1 at Mansfield to the highest of 26.6 here at Bloomsburg. Sinclair pointed out that if the ratios are raised, the quality of education decreases. Senator Robert Mellow (DLackawana) felt that a $50 increase would have no effect on present enrollment in the colleges. He remarked that even with the proposed increase, tuition would still be more affordable than at a private institution. Mr. Sinclair noted that a study has been completed that shows for each 1 per cent increase in tuition, 1 per cent of the students in each college will be forced to drop due to financial inefficiencies. PHEAA grants will not be increased to make up the dif- ference. This however would not decrease enrollment becausemore students would be accepted in order to make up the difference. Senator Mellow also felt that the taxpayers would be against a tax hike in order to make up the difference between the Governor's budget and what SCUD is looking for. In resolution he suggested that a program be introduced where each college offers an individual degree program similar to what the Kies Memorandom of last year said. Sinclair said that this is the direction in which the board is working toward. The Senators present also questioned the need for 125 deans and vice presidents in the 14 college system. It was generally felt by the senators that many of these 30,000dollar and up positions could be completely eliminated or at least combined to narrow expense. Although student voices were not heard at the meeting a large group of CAS membersdid turn out to make it a standing room only crowd. After the hearing ended the students made an effort to lobby against the increase with senators and representatives. CAS president, Nate Gadson, strongly urges all students to write to their congressman to let them know how they feel about the proposed increase. July 2, 1977. Mitchell's appointment followed an intensive one year search and screen procedure for a replacement for Dr. Dayton Pickett, who resigned from that positionlast spring. Although the board did approve the appointment* unanimously several trustees did express the concern that a native Pennsylvanian could not be hired. Board memberFrank Fay, stated that he couldn't believe, "We don't have anyone qualified from Pennsylvania."' Dr. John McLaughlin, chair of the search and screen committee for the position, explained that the committee recommended the person who they felt was the best qualified. The board also unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Frank Davis to the position of Assistant Vice Presidentfor administration. Davis, whohas served as acting Vice President for administration this year, was appointed following the same procedure as was used in Mitchell's case. Davis will assist Boyd Buckingham, Vice President for administration, hi managing fiscal and administrative affairs for the college. In other action, the board accepted the resignations of four faculty members of the college.The resignations of Dr. Warren Johnson, Dr. Janet Stamm, Dr. Thomas Sturgeon and Ms. Eleanor Wray wereall accepted and the four were instated to emeritusstatus upon the recommendation of college President Dr. James McCormick. Allocation of $9,600 to the Bloomsburg Fire Department also met with the board's approval. In making this allocation the board decided to stipulate that the funds be used to purchase equipment to facilitate the high rise dorms. At the present, the fire company has no equipment which would reach to the top of Elwell or Columbia and the board felt that this is needed. Tf HPTTT? A HTT TPQ 1 JLMJLJ £3JTP LL/1 1 £J £L& ¦ 7:00 8:00 tonight on the Spotlight Specia I WBSC 640 AM Scott Barrier , was one of BSC's many blood donors when the THIS ONE'S KICKED. Redcross Bloodmobllo mode another successful visit to tho BSC campus. (Photo by Palmer) Dee, Davis— on thebla ck writer by GENE W. WALTERS Ruby Dee, star of stage, screen and television , acclaimed as one of the finest actressesto hit the stage in such plays as "Purlie Victorious" and "A Raisin in the Sun" will appear with Ossie- Davis on March 17, at 8:15 p.m. in Haas Auditorium. Off-Broadway, Miss Dee has appeared in "The World of Sholem Aleichem ," and in "Boseman and Lena " with James Earl Jones. Most recently, she starred in Joseph Papp's production of Alice Childress' "Wedding Band" in which she received acclaim for her performance. v Some leading television series Miss Dee has starred in include : "Playhouse, Ninety , " "The Fugitive, " "The Defenders," as a regular on "Peyton Place," and "Guiding Light," and as Harriet Tubman in "Go Down Moses." She has also appeared on Merv Griffin , Johnny Carson and Mike Wallace shows. Her film credits include: "Buck, the Preacher," with Sidney Poitier and Harry Betafonte, as> Sidney Poitier's suffering wife in "A Raisin in the Sun," and "Take a Giant Step, v with Nat King Cole, Pearl Bailey and Ertha Kitt in "Go, Man , Go," and "The Jackie Robinson Story. " Collaboration with Jules Dassin and Julian Mayfield on the film "Uptight" gave Miss Dee her first screen writing credit. She is the author of a new anthology of poetry entitled, "Child Glow and Other Poems." In 1972, Miss Dee received the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for her excellence in family life and contributions to humanity, as well as the Jefferson Award for best actress in Chicago while starring in the Chicago production of "Wedding Band" in 1972. CAR C bike-hike goal in '77 , $18,000 The goal for the 1977 BikeHike, a benefit for retarded citizens of Columbia County, has been set at $18,000, it was announced by Miss Laur a Adolphson, county coordinator. The Bloomsburg State College student , a member of the Columbia Association for Retarded Citizens, states the event is scheduled for Saturday, April 16. "With the help of local and campus organizations along with area residents, this goal can be realized," she said. A large portion of the proceeds is being earmarked for the operation of Camp FUTURE this summer, The camp was founded last summer \ [ | I WBSC ALBUM HOUR Thursday, March 17 10:oo p.m. "Sea Level" by Sea Level WBSC - 640 AM f o* \ a// ^y ^ /M x ( | | i J and partially supported by last years' Bike-Hike. The camp provides a four week session for 40 of the area retarded children. The remaining monies go to projects such as Special Olympics , services to institutions and equipment. According to Linda Snyder, president of the Youth CARC chapter at BSC, the Bike-Hike is the only major fund-raising event for the retarded in the county. A "good ride" this year many provide our retarded citizens with an opportunity to attain more of their Jifes' potential. The Columbia Chapter provides many services for the retarded and their families. Among these are education , recreation and counseling. Without the Bike-Hike these services would not exist. "Everyones ' support is needed to bring about a successful Bike-Hike", stated Miss Adolphson. Any organization or person that wishes to contrit .te or would like more information can contact Laura Adolphson at 389-2167. Ruby Dee was born in Cleveland, and worked initially with the American Negro Theater in Harlem where she grew up. She is married to Ossie Davis, the mother of three children and graduated from Hunter College, New York. Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis are currently heard on 60 national black radio stations in the United States, reading stories, poetry and talking with guests. The emphasis of the one-hour program sponsored by Kraft, is the black writer. Ossie Davis, playwright , director and actor was born in Cogdell, Georgia and attended Howard University in Washington, D. C. for three Some of his television roles include : "Teacher , Teacher," a Hallmark Hall of Fame production for which he received an Emmy Award in June, 1969, "N.Y.P .D." "The and "The Defenders , " Fugitive.' Davis' movie credits include: "The Slaves," "Sam Whiskey ," and "The Scalphunters.'' In the past year; his movie appearances were : "The Man Called Adam," "The Hill," "The Cardinal," and his own production "Purlie Victorious." Besides acting, Davis is involved in lecturing and performing dramatic readings for educational , religions arid civic groups. A recipient of the Frederick Douglass Award from the New York Urban League, Davis is president of Third World Cinema Productions, Inc., and is-a member of the Board of Trustees of the Harlem Studio Museum . George Boss of the Speech Communication and Theater Arts Department , Bloomsburg State College; Manoa , the father of Samson , Prof. Lawrence B. Fuller of the English Department, Bloomsburg State College; Dalilah , Mrs. James Burrows , an English teacher and dramatics coach at Central Columbia High School; Public Officer , Edwin Noyce, a computer specialist of Bloomsburg ; and Messenger, Prof . William M. Baillie of the English Department , Bloomsburg State College. A chorus of Samson's country people includes . Mrs. Harold Bailey , Mrs. James Patterson , Mrs. Emory Rarig, Mrs , Edward DeVoe, Mr. Ron Webber , and the Reverend Glen Hueholt, pastor. David Wagner , organist at First Presbyterian Church, will play an organ prelude and postlude adopted from George Frederick Handel' s oratoria "Samson," whose text is based on Milton 's play. theater This reader ' s production is open tothe public , A freewill offering will be taken to help defray the costs of the production . years. At Howard, Davis met Dr. Alain Le Roy Locke, Negro Rhodes scholar, who suggested he pursue a theater career in New York. Davis was cast in other Broadway roles as: A Negro Lieutenant in "No Time for Sergeants," Walter Lee Younger in "A Raisin in the Sun," and starred in Philip Rose's production of "Purlie Victorious," co-starring with Ruby Dee. BSC faculty in greek play "Samson Agomstes," a verse play by the 17th century British poet John Milton , will be presented in a reader's theater production at First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Market Streets, Bloomsburg, Sunday, March 20, at 3:00 p.m. The presentation is part of the church's Lenten program. In "Samson Agonistes" Milton used the format of classical Greek tragedy to tell the story of the Biblical hero Samson. The play occurs on the last day of Samson 's life and concentrates on the hero's sense of despair at his failure to fulfill God's will for him. Readers include the following members and freinds of the congregation : Samson, Prof. Senior R.A. positions are available for the 1977-78 academic year. The job includes responsibilities for educational programming, staff development , advising hall government , advising hall government , desk operation , etc. The Senior R.A. is a. junior member of the Student Life division and reports direct ly to the Assistant Dean of the building in which (s)he works. Preference will be given in this order: graduate students , full year seniors , one semester seniors and juniors. Prior R.A. experience is desirable , • but not required. Benefits include room and a small salary . Applications aro available at Columbia's main desk and should bo returned to Deborah Ellis , Columbia Hall, by March 25 , 1977 at 5:00 p.m. S i l ¥& I Business Manager I Managing Editor , i News Editors Feature Editor I I Sports Editor M Take advantage of the outdoors by BONNIE EPLEtT The Quest Program has some interesting weekend activities planned for the remainder of the spring semester. Unfortunately the overnight canoe trips and the sky diving expeditions are filled , but all other activities still have plenty of space left. There will be rock climbing expeditions March 26 - 27 and April 2 - 3. The cost will be one dollar for transportation and food must be brought along. The expedition headed by Dr. Beck and Dr. Bresett, will be held at Mocanaqua. April 16 - 17 is the backpacking weekend. There are currently 14 positions left. This will be an overnight trip and students must provide their own food. All equi pment will be given out by the Quest Program. Again the cost of the trip will be one dollar to cover transportation to Wyoming Park. Quest is also having a Biycling Weekend the 23 and 24 of April. The trip is free and there is unlimited space. Yet food must be taken care of by the student. The destination will not be known till it is reached, Along with these planned trips, Quest rents out all equipment except canoes for student planned trips . 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