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You want to ask President Gordon what?
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Not all men turn into panting dogs when it comes to women. —See Opinion page 6.
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Indian gaming spawns debate n POLITICS : Pact to regu-
late gambling on reserves spawns initiative for no government control. By JEREMY SCHERER Daily Titan Staff Writer
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Laura Mazzarino asks a question to be taped for President Gordon to answer on a locally televised show.
By MARYANNE WARDLAW Daily Titan Production Manager
A revision of the general education curriculum’s goals came one step closer to approval by the Academic Senate at Thursday’s meeting. Debate continued on three fronts: a clause which will add a writing requirement to all general education classes; suggested amendments to the Lifelong Learning section; and clarification of the cultural diversity requirement. An attempted revision to the writing requirement for all core classes was narrowly defeated in a 14-13 vote, ending a suggestion to qualify it with an “as appropriate” clause, which would allow an exception in areas such as performing arts, where writing skills are not critical. Supporters of the clause objected to a blanket requirement, which was approved as follows: “. . .general education courses will include student writing assignments that involve the organization and expression of complex data or ideas; careful and timely evaluations of writing so that deficiencies are identified and suggestions for improvement are offered; and assessments of the student’s writing competence in determining the final course grade.” Some senators argued for the clause, saying that a writing requirement might take time away from the central purpose of certain classes. Other senators countered that the classes used as examples by proponents of the clause—theater arts and music
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faculty, emeriti and staff have donated money to CSUF this year through the “It’s Our University” program. By LAURIE SCHULTZ Daily Titan Staff Writer
A new trend in higher education finds universities relying more on private money to support themselves, said Jim Young, a Cal State Fullerton emeritus. He and other emeriti started a program six years ago that reflects this trend. He said they started the program, “It’s Our University,” after learning of an experience President Milton Gordon had. “The president was going to various sources and asking for financial support. One CEO said to him, ‘What about the people who work at the university. Why don’t they donate money?’” Through “It’s Our University,”
emeriti, staff, faculty and members of the community donate tax deductible money. They designate where they want the money to be spent, often donating the money through payroll deductions. Most of the donors have designated the money to be spent on the library for such items as books, periodicals and electronic resources. Susan Holman, chair of the Theatre and Dance department said the money has been spent in her department for scholarships, student recruitment, and conferences. It has also been used to buy specialized pieces of equipment for shows or productions, she said. C. Eugene Jones, chair of the biology department, said the money from “It’s Our University” had been used to fund speakers for seminar series, job interviews and events of the biology club. Bob Emery, chair of the Speech Communications Department, said the money from the program had been used for scholarships. About 300 emeriti, staff and faculty have donated money through this pro-
Number of faculty and staff donors v. number of community and emeriti donors to the “It’s Our University” camFaculty/staff paign Community/Emeriti 270
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gram this year for various reasons. Young said, “Most people don’t think of giving to their workplace. But we have dedicated our lives here. We are interested in young people who need equipment to support their (educational) programs.” “A frustrated faculty member who
Registration gets reprieve n ENROLLMENT : Registering
for classes in July may benefit students by allowing them more time to choose classes and pay fees. BYJOE FLORKOWSKI Daily Titan Staff Writer
Cal State Fullerton students have traditionally been able to register early in May each spring. Now, they have two more months to plan for what courses they will take or decide how they will pay. ‑The deans of the schools, working with several committees on campus, decided two months ago that moving registration back to July would work better for the university. The deans then presented their recommendation to university officials, who approved the plan. The various deans based their decision
on four major reasons and one minor reason. Low English Placement Test and Entry Level Mathematics test scores were cited in the council’s decision. This year, the Cal State University Chancellor’s Office instituted Executive Order 665, stating that a student could not enroll until the university had the results of their EPT and ELM scores. “We’re under particular pressure this year and will be in continuing years in regards to the placement tests, the ELM and EPT,” said James Blackburn, director of Admissions and Records. “We want to give freshmen the best shot at a good start in college that we can. If they haven’t taken or become exempt from the EPT or ELM, then they can’t register for English or math courses. It’s very important that students get those basic courses early.” Blackburn said that the later registration gives the schools time to plan ahead. “Quite often, the dean and department chairs are not aware of what their budget
is until a little later in the year than April or May. By having the registration later, we are more certain that we’ll have the resources to back up what we offer,” he said. Blackburn added that between 900 and 1,100 students are academically disqualified each semester. In the past, those students took up valuable seats by registering in May, before they became ineligible. With registration in July, after students have received their grades, more seats are open for students. Noting another reason, Blackburn said registering in July also will give the financial aid office a little more time to award money. The minor reason for later registration is the fact that CSUF was one of only two or three CSUs that offered early registration. “That’s not a good reason to do or not do something, because everybody else is doing it, but that certainly suggested to us that we might learn something from the
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eral education requirements debate may end soon if certain compromises are met.
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War over Gen Ed writing needs
In 1987, the United States Supreme Court ruled that American Indians were free to regulate their own gambling establishments on their reservations without any interference from states. Governor Pete Wilson agreed Monday to a pact with San Diego County’s Pala Indian band to regulate gaming operations that has outraged many of the states gaming tribes. The pact was made after many of the electronic gaming devices on Indian reservations were ruled illegal by the courts and a new device has been suggested to replace them that works on a lottery system as opposed to a normal slot machine. The Pala Band is pleased with the decision and now plans to open a new 45,000 square foot to 60,000 square foot casino within the next year located on the banks of the San Luis Rey River north of Escondido.
Danny Tucker of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association has expressed his disgust with the Pala Compact to the San Diego Union-Tribune, “Clearly we are gravely disappointed and angry that the voice and opposition of more than 54 tribal governments was ignored.” In response to recent squabblings between the state Legislature and Indian tribes, the Californians for Indian SelfReliance (CFISR) group has proposed a self-governing initiative called the Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1998. The measure regulates what control tribes would have over their gaming establishments and operations. The new measure allows tribes to introduce games such as Blackjack and off-track horse betting, games that are not currently allowed on reservations. The CFISR insists this new measure would establish new rules for the operation of Indian casinos, restrict casinostyled gambling to reservations and help establish a Tribal Assistance Fund that will give funds from gambling operations to other tribes lacking gambling. The CFISR has aggressively spent
doesn’t have the right equipment provides the money and gets a tax break. Everybody is a winner,” he said. He said “It’s Our University” also encourages faculty, staff and emeriti to strengthen their commitment to the university; develops camaraderie among themselves; and makes them feel as
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though they are a “campus” family. Loydene Keith, dean of students, donates money through the program. “It is a good way for people who are part of the university establishment to give back to the organization. A lot of people don’t realize all the support
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RAPE
Everyone needs to be aware. See special Rape Awareness Month section pages 6-7 (Due to a printing error, this section from Thursday is being run again today.)