friday, oct. 6, 1989
cabrini college, radnor, pa 19087
vol. xxxvi, no. 4 .
SGA seeKs Parents Weekend a success: newer leaves fond memories for all constitution by Denise Edwards
You' II be hearing the phrase constitutional convention this semester around campus. Don't expect to see Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin or George Washington though. It's the Student Government Association (SGA) revising its constitution. The SGA constitution wac; written in 1962. It defines the responsibilities of each SGAandclass officer. It contains general rules governing the clubs and other committees and student boards on campus. The last time the constitution was revised was in 1984. Angie Corbo, SGA president, and Frank Emmerich, SGA vice president, thought it was due time to revise. "The job descriptions don't fit anymore," Katie Mullen SGA recording secretary said. "We want to make sure everything is spelled
out" By revising
they hope to accomplish many
things. The SGA executive board believed that by rewording, rephrasing ordeleting someofthe text they will update whatSGA standsfor,clarify rbeirjob positions and appear to be moreprofeaaiooal. One of the positions being revucdis that of SGA corresponding secretary.
..._,. 1U1'11M'MilitstSMPii PW l Ir In the past the description of herjob was vague.
Now with the revisions she has definite responsibiJilies.Added to her duties is to beadtheclubs and other committees affiliated with SGA. •'Now I know definitely what my position is by woads.not just what I've beeJl told were my respoaslbilities,'' Mims said. SGA is planning to have the convention sometimethis semester. SGA hopesit will spark student interest and inspire them to give more q,m.Corbo hopes announcing the changes will JRYffllstudents from saying, "Nobody told us. nobodylistened.•· The revisions are going to affect not only those involved in SGA but also other campus groups. 1be new revisions concerning the committees and boards will mandate that those on the committee will have to relay their discussions and conclusions back to the campus. Clubs are also being asked to revise their constitutions and to keep better records on events they hold. At the end of the year each club will be able to recall their accomplishments for that _academic year. Rita Calicat, director of student activities, is pleased with the revising of the constitution. "It's going to give my job a different complexion to what ldo and how itaffectsmyjobldo with student ~ovemment,'' Calicat said. To SGA theconstitution is vitally important and something that should have been revised sooner. "It's like the Bible," Corbo said. "It's something you'vereadand know what it's about but you don't necessarily refer to it on a daily basis/'
Angie Corbo reacts to hearing the voice of Frank Emmerich announce that she is crowed the 1989 Homecoming Queen (Photo by Kristin Kroll)
New M.Ed. head:
Determined to carry out mission By Mark Gudas A man whose goal in life is to make a difference in the lives of children who live in the inner city, Jack McGovern, ED.D., was recently appointed head of Graduate Studies. "We felt that he was a concerned and committed man," said Dr. \1ary Ann Biller, vice president of academic affairs. "His values are very much in line with the Cabrini College mission.'' While working in North Philadelphia for 16 years, McGovern realized that his special goal is to make a difference in the lives of kids who live in the cities. "I met some wonderful kids," he said. "I know they can learn and they possess special qualities that they can give to us. I do not want their lives to be wasted. It would be a shame to waste a whole generation of people who are so special. The only way to prevent this from happening is through teaching.'' He wants to be more involved with the inner city and he wants to get the whole college involved. A major accomplishment for him would be to establish Cabrini as the best graduate school in the area as well as in the country. When he does this he feels that he will have fulfilled Mother Cabrini's mission and dreams. •'We considered him a master teacher who was dedicated to students and teachers of students," Biller said. "His administrative backgound was very influential as well. We see a need for good teachers because there are a lot of them who are at the age of retirement, thus creating many job openings. ''The education department here is strong because people are
more McGovern on page1O
Dr. Jack McGovern, began his postition as the new head of Graduate Studies on Sept. 25. (Photo by Giselle Bellanca)
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