Friday,Nov.17, 1995 Vol. XLII, No. 11 Cabrini College Radnor, Pa. 19087
Collegeto place ad for new department chairafter 13 months by Jamie Latshawand KimberlySheldron copy editor/writingcoach and editor in chief •
Thirteen months after the former computer-informationscience (CIS) department chair resigned, the college is finally placing an ad for a new department head, who will be hired for September 1996. The provost and academic dean, Dr. ThomasBoeke,has been actingas the departmenthead since the resignationof the former chairperson and current CIS associate professor, Gerald Satlow, in a dispute over how much Satlowshould be paid to be chairperson. According to Satlow, he resigned as chair of as in October 1994. Satlow has continued to teach full time. The other full-time instructor, Julie Luckraft, former assistant professor of CIS, effectively resigned from the college in June of 1995, according to Boeke. Diana Dadamo was hired as a one-year, full-time as instructor. Although Boeke's doctorate is in political science and not computer science, he said he believes the question of his own computer experience is "irrelevant'' to his position as department chair. "I'm an administrator," Boeke said. "I don't have to have a background in certain areas to know how to make a contract." He said that since the future department chair will also teach as courses, it is important for that person to have a knowledge of the computer-information science field. Boeke said Cabrini CIS majors have continued to prosper after graduation. He said the department has continued to address student concerns with the department. "I'm unaware of any student who has come here whose problem hasn't been resolved," Boeke said. On the other hand, Satlow did name a few problems within the department. "I think there are some things thatneeddoingthathaven'tbeen
attended to," Satlow said. According to Satlow, although it is the department chair's responsibility to make sure the CIS competency is reviewed, it has not been done. Additionally, Satlow said the CIS curriculum needs to be reviewed. Satlow also said that students have expressed concern to him. "Some students felt uncomfortable majoring in a department without a department head," Satlow said. Some students are unaware of the existence of a department head. "We don't have one [a CIS department chair] presently," sophomore Joe Chow, a CIS major and computer lab assistant, said. First-year student Tamika Warner, another CIS major and computer lab assistant, guessed several times and then said she was unsure of who the department chair is. According to Boeke, the ad should fi(st appear in The Chronicle of Higher Education by the end of this month. Boeke said the reason the ad was not placed earlier is because it costs an enormous amount of money, coming from students' tuition money, to advertise in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Since the college is advertising for five other positions, he said it is fiscally more responsible to place one large ad, instead of six separate ads. To advertise in The Chronicle of Higher Education, a 1/6-page ad costs approximately $1,080. "You get more bang for your buck ...if you put in all of the positions, rather than putting them in separately," Boeke said. Presently, Satlow said he feels the department is stable, but he said that since technology changes so rapidly, Cabrini could be left behind if the available technology does not meet the needs of the students. "I would say we're on a balance," Satlow said. "We could easily fall in one direction or another."
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photo by Caroline Croley
Emma Legge, the new student activities director, plans movies for the 12 days of Christmas with sophomore Andrew Burke, treasurer of the Student Government Association executive board.
Cabriniwelcomesnew .studentactivitiesdirector by Caroline Croley photography editor Two months after the departure of Marianne DeFruscio, the position of student activities director has been filled by Emma Legge. Legge started Monday, Nov. 6. "My office is always open to everyone," Legge said. "I am open to any new ideas for upcoming events, and I will do the best I can to do those events, as long as the students' needs are reasonable." "I'm thrilled to be here," Legge said. "I also know that the campus community has been without a student development director for awhile, so I'm a little worried that the students may have real high expectations for this year." Legge said in the short time she has been here, she is aware that some student enthusiasm has been lacking since DeFruscio's departure. "One of my biggest goals is to get some of that enthusiasm back in the students and to get them increasingly involved in college activities," Legge said. "It's always a challenge when you work with a group of students who have different views. I want to help them so they can work as a team. "There seems to be a lot going on this year," Legge said. "I
Emma Legge really want to see student involvement and see students working with students and for students. It goes beyond just me." Legge said she is very open to student comments. She plans to attend Student Government Association meetings and to work with the programming board. Legge said she has no specific plans for the near future yet. "I want to see what kinds of activities and programs have been done in the past," Legge said. "Then, in the summer, with a student committee, I want to evaluate the year to see what worked and what fell through the cracks. After that takes place, we can start incorporating new ideas for next year." Before coming to Cabrini, Legge spent three years at Rosemont College as the director of student development. At Rosemont, Legge said one of her
best experiences was teaching leadership skills to students. Legge said sh~ hopes to have the same kind of experience here. According to Legge, there are many similarities between Rosemont and Cabrini. At Rosemont, Legge was involved with programs such as Octoberfest, Founders Day (like Cabrini Day), fonnals and other dances similar to legal parties. Legge said there will not be any drastic changes coming out of student development this year. She said she is starting to find out what kind of activities happen on campus. In her spare time, Legge enjoys movies, reading, watching "Melrose Place" and "Beverly Hills 90210," and taking advantage of what Philadelphia has to offer, such as the museums. "Living in Philadelphia, I have everything at my doorstep," Legge said. However, with her job, she said she does not have much spare time. "This is my spare time," Legge said. "I am really excited to be here especially in time for Cabrini Day. The day was a great way to really get a feel for what Cabrini is all about," Legge said. "It's a very friendly atmosphere. Don't be afraid to stop by and say hello."
Week at a Glance ... Nov. 17 to Nov. 23 News
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Find out how Cabrini plans to fight hunger and homelessness.
A&E
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Check out the new stores in the mall.
Sports
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Basketballpreparesfor season.
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
vfbeater presentation in the Red Cloud Coffeehouse at 8 p,m.
el'Theater presentation in the Red Cloud Coffeehouse at 8 p.m.
II"' An Evening of Music at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the Atonement (free admission). v'Mass in the chapel at 6 p.m.
Monday v"LoveSeed Mama Jump on 89.1 WYBF-FM Cabrini College radio.from 8p.m. to9p.m.
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Tuesday .,;'Mass in the chapel at 12:15 p.m. v'Beat reporters meeting in the newsroom at 12:30p.m. v"Residence halls close.
Wednesday
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