Pres. McCormick Responds to Gag Order By BRENDA MARTIN "It was not a gag order, but suggested that there is a need to coordinate activities with the Department of Education," said President McCormick of a recent memo he received from Secretary of Education Robert , Scanlon. The memo, issued to all presidents of state colleges and universities, was interpreted by some administrators as a 'gag order.' In this memo presidents were told that they "would not be expected to take an active part in pushing Department positions but would not be ex- pected to oppose those positions or take an active _role in opposition to the Department." Also, these 14 institutions "will not assign personnel to the role of lobbyist for their institution." Concerning these policies, McCormick stated, "I am planning to follow these directives, but I am concerned about them. I plan to discuss them with the Board of Trustees and also directly with Secretary Scanlon. I believe that it is important for college presidents to be advocate for the institution. " Thirteen days after the first memo was issued , Scanlon issued . another statement clarifying his policy statement. Scanlon was "particularly concerned by political attempts to portray the policy as an infringement on academic freedom. It clearly is not. " Scanlon also added, "If we're to have effective management of our system, we've got to have effective coordination in planning, budgeting, personnel and legislative matters. In no way is the policy intended to cut off or hamper communications between you, your institution and your legislators." Rep. Assembly is nerve Center By ANGEL GRASSO Two weeks ago, students voted for representatives to the Community Government Association , and also the Representative Assembly, whjich is the "nerve center" for the formulation of important policies that directly affect everyone at BSC! Despite its importance, many students and faculty don 't know it exists. The Representative Assembly (RA ) of BSC consists of delegates from all parts of ,^«*Mv.w wssmiWw»H«!; 'Wx:: *S' .. .-•.•S»I«W.V.-.V.V -.-.V.'.'A ^«.....^^.. the college community — adfaculty, students, ministration, and support staff. These delegates work together as a type of "College Congress", discussing such matters as student affairs , adacademic policies, ministrative procedures, and long range planning. In addition to the top three CGA officers who automatically serve on the RA, there are 35 student members representing 12 constituencies which include TIME OUT. Busy Thota Tau Omega pledge Mary Ellen Burke Is soon enjoying herself at the Union all campus residence halls, off campus residents, commuters, and graduate students. Each academic department is represented by a faculty member. Other departments included are Counseling and Human Development, Center for Academic Development , Resident Deans-Housing Office, and Student Life and Academic A f f a i r s . A d m i n i s t r a t iv e membership consists T of President, all Vice-Presidents, and School Deans of BSC. Representatives have the opportunity to work on coordinating committees that formulate policies. These consists of the Coordinating Committees on Academic Affairs, College Life, General Administration, and Human Relations, and also a Planning Commission and on Executive Committee. "The RA's purpose is to advise," said Dr. David Minderhout,. RA Chairperson for 1981-82. "Faculty and students say they have no real power, but almost anything the RA advises, the administration approves." Minderhout's major concern is the lack of faculty and student participation in this vital organization. "The average response of the faculty seems to be 'so what, who cares,'" he says. He also stated that many BSC faculty have a heavy teaching load and work on other committees. "I guess they, feel that the RA is j ust one more responsibility," he added. Minderhout believes that students aware of the RA perceive it as a faculty form rather than a total representation , yet it is essential that students participate. "The students must realize that they do have the power — if they come and vote — to have a impact " on tremendous decisions , particularly if they are active on the coordinating committees." (Continued on Pago 5) John Ukleya (on stump) exp lains the way to remove a spell Play Atiended By For Fo rmer Cas t By PRINCE MASSEY "The Great Magician" was first performed in February, 1969. This was the first BSC production and the first opening of Haas Auditorium. Mr. William Acierno of the Speech, Mass Communications and Theatre Department instructed the players. He had been in the original productions of "The Great Magician" at CarnegieMellon University. Last week's performance was attended by about half of the old cast, now in their early thirties. Some have gone on to pursue theatrical careers, others , business and teaching. "The new students are more sophisticated, street-wise, less book-wise, and better traveled," said Acierno. He also said that each cast had its own unique qualities and personalities. For Acierno it was like a new ballgame, starting fresh again. The play's plot line revolves around a magician (tony Pastore) who rules the mysterious island of Arcadia. He has cast spells on Clori (Carole Stauffer) and Elpinp (Paul Marth) , who are brother and sister, and are now lovers. Melbi (Brenda Beverly (Irene Steinberg) and Sireno (John Chapin) , who are brother and sister are also lovers due to the magician's spell. Pantalone (Charles Warner) and Doctor Gratiano (Mark Wagenhurst), are the couples' fathers. They are searching for their children on the island. Pulcinella (Robert Sweeney) , Zawni (Mik e Pucillo) , and Franchescina (Amy Jo Roush Suzanne Gottshall) help the fa thers in their search. Capitano Cockalorum (Gary Miller) and Coviello (Paul Zedack ) are the magician's helpers. The fathers pray to Bacchus, god of wine (John Ukleya) for help. Oct. 9 — PEP RALLY , BONPIRE - 7:30 P.M. - Redman Stadium. Oct. 10 — RESIDENCE HALL JUDGING - 8:45 A.M. - Camp u s ; A L U M N I REGISTRATION — 9:00 A.M. Alumni Room - Carver Hall; PARADE —10:00 A.M. - Begins at Bloomsburg H.S.; SOCCER GAME-BSC vs LYCOMING 10:00 A.M. - Redman Stadium ; LUNCH —12:15 P.M. - Scranton Commons: FOOTBALL - BSC vs WEST CHESTER -1:30 P.M. - Redman Stadium ; SOCIAL HOUR - 6:00 P.M. - Sheraton Inn; DINNER ($10.50) - 7:00 P.M. - Sheraton Inn; DANCE "Nature's Way " - 9:00 P.M. Sheraton Inn; DANCE "Risk" 8:00 P.M. - Kehr Union. The guitar player (Rick Zakin) sets the tone of each scene. The magician receives most of his powers from his book of magic. When Doctor Gratiano and the others take this book, the magician loses his powers and all spells are broken. Brothers and sisters are no longer lovers, and everyone lives happily ever after. Homecoming Schedule Of Event s Oct. 11 — HOMECOMING POPS CONCERT - 7:00 P.M. H a a s ; C O F FE E H O U S E featuring Rod MacDonald - 9:00 P.M. - Kehr Union. NEW PROGRAM COORDINATO R Kehr Union has a new Assistant Director of Student Activities for Programming. Her name is Tammy Chacona and she is a graduate of v ' Kent State and Indiana U. of Pa. Letters to the Edito r "THIS YOUNG MAN HAS...POLITICS, PASSION, AND A SENSE OF HUMOR" . — THE VILLAGE VOICE Rod MacDonald , a singer/songwriter from Greenwich Village, will perform Sunday at 9 in the Kehr Union Coffeehouse , and on Monday at noon in the Presidents' Lounge. New York Songwrite r To Perform By VIRGINIA REED Rod MacDonald , a singersongwriter who .sings of city lif e , cross coun try travel , and such historic issues as the Kennedy Assassination , will entertain audiences on Sunday, October 11at 9 p.m. in the Kehr Union Coffeehouse , and on Monday, October 12 at noon in the Presidents' Lounge. Rod's music borders on the fine line of folk rock. According to Noel Coppage of "Stereo Review " magazine, "His voice is a nice combination of gravel and smoothness, and his songs are not only perceptive and We will teach the children * *" ''^dHftv ii^LV* linguistically rich but touched with grace." Rob Patterson of the "Soho News" states that MacDonald is one of the most promising performers to be playing the Village currently." To hear MacDonald perform is an experience you won 't forget. Rest assured that when you walk away, you will wish it had lasted longer. Catch the feeling — Sunday at 9, or Monday at noon. You 'll be glad you did! ^l^^V'l . emergencies : an unexpected chipped tooth or repairing the broken typewriter? What is the student who is labeled "too well off" by some computer supposed to do in such cases. Please don't mention jobs offcampus. Finding off-campus jobs is like looking for lips on chickens. The off-campus job market is limited. And more important is that such jobs will never stand out on resumes. They won't impress prospective employers. Right now, there is only one way to solve the eligibility factor of the work study program , but it is bizarre and ' Do, J Sbeh / jtityfo*}. 9 nlfJ ^ ^ ^ AT* ' ' ' M MilI K^^K? ^^ ^^ J^ ^H^ ^^Hp 1^*^11. , ,¦ '»'-V.-v7Sfi ^^ ^^ ^I^^¦ ^B F *i. ¦ifMtit *ir. (Continued from page 2) h\.£s *~ p. r Jj i n i n a (Lxp erience 1 ffe ^i r i'I* /iv'sV-^^^Btii^-y ¦.',I^' K J(I^'"X ' <— V^4VY H I-'^itUilJjiKt^^^^^KvM • L^HPPnwIQ'^^^HE^iVi ^W jpSFw I'^jffiQSnSR^^^^Khr M just another hinderance to the student: Those labeled ' ''too well off" to qualify could' break away from the nest-cut off "all ties (financially anyway) from the folks. However, . this Tis ridiculous, crazy and unfair. There are two reasons 'why. One, cutting off ties today would still mean no work study funding for a year ( the tax claiming bite on the parents ' income tax returns) . Two,' 'most students' incomes are ' alre'ady limited; self-support would be nearly impossible. Face it , students are in college to prepare for careers. But a lot of students are punished; their future plans are hindered because of their parents' incomes and their own incomes. Chances of getting that job" after "good graduation are bning threatened now by parents' tax returns. Valuable college work experience is needed by all students. The saying goes, "equal opportunity regardless of race, creed or sex." How about adding "economic bracket?" I Am Mus ic. Homecoming Pops Concert J&. Featuring : Women's Choral Ensemble, Husky Singers, Concert Choir JOIII Student PSEA Student Pennsy lvania State Education Association ' ct Meeting Tues "^ 13 ' ^ KUB IVTlllH -A —ft- Sunday, Oct. 1 1 , 7:00 p.m. iSy. Haas Center for the Arts ¦ J ^J -; ' ¦ p; v — ¦ [% IIj ¦ ¦ - m ^ ^3 iVo charge, but donations will be accepted for the America n Heart Associa tion Punch FITZWILLIAM QUARTET PERFORMS. The quarter , made up of four young Englishmen, performed last week in Carver Hall. The event was sponsored by the Community Arts Council. The Council's next event will be held Oct. 22 in Haas Auditorium at 8:15 p.m. Actually, I'm a dromedary, too—the other one's silicone. " Positively speak ing By DR. ADRIENNE LEINWAND In recent weeks, newspapers have been replete with articles about President Reagan 's plans to loosen the affirmative action regulations that bind federal contractors , including institutions of higher education. The current regulations require all organizations that receive at least $50,000 in federal funds and employ 50 or more persons, to file written affirmative action, plans with the federal government. The Departmen t oi Labor has proposed that only those organizations holding a federal contract of $1 million or more and with at least 250 employees be required to submit affirmative action plans. An affirmative action plan outlines the steps an institution will take to recruit, hire, and promote women and minority group members. The new regulations would exempt about 75 percent of those employers currently filing affirmative action plans from doing so in the future , the Department of Labor estimates, and might be as high as 80 percent according to the Action Women 's Equity League. Bloomsburg State College is one of those institutions that would be excused. The question has been asked of me lately, what impact the Labor Department's proposal will have on the employment of members of protected classes (those groups that have previously been denied equitable treatment because of race, color, religion , sex or national origin and have been the victims of intentional and unintentional discrimination in hiring practices carried out in the past) , and vVhat might be the ramifications for BSC' s affirmative action program. Civil rights groups and women 's organizations have condemned the proposed regulations , believing ' that the spftenedi rules will put an encktov affirmative action efforts. They believe that institutions are not likely to voluntarily put forth the effort to search for and employ women and minorities, and that affirmative action programs depend on the external pressure supplied by governmental regulations to be effective. Whether or not an institution continues its efforts to employ women and minorities will depend on several factors. Primary^ among these is the commitment of the institutional administrators responsible for developing and enforcing implementation of the affirmative action program. A second consideration is the commitment the other employees at the institution , particularly those in charge of searching for and hiring new personnel, have to helping the institution achieve its affirmative action goals. Bloomsburg State College's affirmative action plan was developed in 1976, and one of my goals this year' will be to bring the plan up-to-date. The revised plan will include a utilization analysis of women and minorities so that we will be able to determine whether the percentage of members of these, groups at Bloomsburg matches the percentage of women and minorities in the labor market for each job , category and academic and administrative field. If women and minoriteis are underutilized , realistic goals will be established so that we can increase our utilization Track & Field Physical Exams Wed. Oct. 14 7:00 PM Nelson Field House All members are required to attend. , . over a period of several years. If it is decided that our affirmative action plan does not have to be filed with the government, it will still be "on file " at Bloomsburg State College and will be a statement of our commitment to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity . As the coordinator of this college's affirmative action program, I believe that affirmative action does not have to fall by the wayside simply because federal regulations are being softened. Of course, as the externally applied pressures to comply with affirmative action regulations are reduced , greater pressure will have to be applied internally so that the integrity of BSC's commitment to affirmative action will be ttEsEsk maintained. It is my belief that a lessening of some of the timeconsuming paperwork will free me and others to concentrate on making substantial improvements in BSC's affirmative action program which will ultimately result in a more varied, more broadly based educational community . 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