Palomar College
Volume 27
Number 3
A Publication of the Associated Students
Recommending to the Governing Board a future policy of mandated courses at Palomar will be the task of the Mandation Committee, which held its first meeting last week. The group, which consists ofstudents, faculty, community members and an administrator, was actually established by the board last spring. Although discussion at that time was primarily concerned with requiring Health Education, Physical Education and American Institutions, the Board instructed the committee to examine the entire question of mandated courses. Initial mention of mandated courses last year was triggered by a change in the state requirements for the AA degree. Currently, six units in each of four areas--natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and learning skills (basic subjects)--are required as well as units in a student's major and other classes to meet a total of 60 units. Yet, while the state has mandated units of certain study areas, it has not required individual courses. If any
Joseph P. Willis, instructor of geology and astronomy, stands before the planetarium projector located in the Earth Science Department. Planetarium per-
formances are held for the public each Wednesday at 7:15 and 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. (Photo by Peter Koeleman)
Artist's works to be on view
Science fiction films
Works by Jack Rogers Hopkins will be on view in the Boehm Gallery from October 11: to November 2. The gallery hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mr. Hopkins received his :SA EDfrom California Colleges of Arts and Crafts and his MFA in painting from Claremont · Graduate School. He currently teaches design and painting at San Diego State University. Hopkins' work has been included in many national exhibitions; he has executed numerous commissions in wood, clay. and metal. Commenting on his work, Hopkins related the concept that his works are "personal statements in natural materials through a firm conviction employing lam.ination techniques."
Science fiction films are included now and then in film series, but Palomar has scheduled weekly science fiction movies for area residents this fall. Sponsored by Palomar College Community Services, the film series will be held in Room P-32 on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. There is no admission fee.
show variety of field
Science Fiction, tne result ot numan imagination, combines fantasy and technology, and sometimes satire. It is frequently a vehicle of social commentary. This series will attempt to show a variety of t}i(ese films for an overview of the field.
Pianisrs compositions Speed reading demo set reflect folklore, romance Would you like to double your reading speed in less than two hours? This question will be posed topersons attending a free demons.tration conducted by reading specialist Ray Kent of Educational and Industrial Research. This speed reading system will be demonstrated at Lincoln School auditorium on October 13 at 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required. To reserve seats call the Palomar YMCA at 745-7490.
News Briefs· Ed Mendez from the San Diego County Veterans Service Department will be on campus and available every Wednesday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mendez will be at the Veterans Education office in the Administration Building to answer questions and offer assistance on all matters pertaining to Veterans Administration Benefits.
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The ICC (Inter Club Council) will hold their meetings every Thursday in R-3 at 1 p.m.
*** Palomar's Student Help Center is seeking people with free time and some experience to volunteer their services t.o help tutor students. Classes in Peer Counsellng are available to anyone lnterested. The Shelter is located in R-3.
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CommiHee examines mandation question
Crash landing to simulate local disaster "Airplane Crashes At Palomar· College" could well be the headline on the October 26 issue of the Telescope! A simulated forced landing is scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, October 25. The make-believe aircraft will descend in a crowded parking lot, wrecking automobiles and injuring students. Members of Buddy Ashbrooks' drama class will portray the victims with realistic · make-up and imitation blood. Emergency units from the North County area will respond to the "fake" accide.nt to practice their various trades and learn to work together in the event a real disaster occurs. Sponsor of this calamity is the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization. It is directed by coordinator Robert E. Lacy. Purpose of the agency, as the title indicates, is to coordinate respective emergency units in the event of wide-scale disasters. According to public relations officer Jack Duncan, the agency has invited Vista, Fallbrook, San Marcos, Escondido and Rainbow fire districts to participate in the exercise. Sheriffs' units will assist with traffic control from the ground and air. Ambulances will respond to transport the ·" victims" to one or more local hospitals including Tri-City, Palomar and Fallbrook. This is the fourth exercise conducted by the sponsoring organization, the first to take place in North County.
Oct. 5, 1973
Romayne Wheeler, concert pianist, will perform in concert in room C-5 on October 17 at 8 p.m. Wheeler, not only a pianist but an accomplished composer, wrote his first piano composition at the age of seven. He has played programs in many of the capitals of the world. According to the Vienna Curler (Austria), Wheeler's compositions are influenced by folklore and the romantic. A graduate of the Conservatory of Music of the University of Vienna, Wheeler is presently working on.his doctorate and making a short concert tour while in this country. The concert is presented under the sponsorship of Community Services at Palomar College and is free of charge.
'Waterfront' next film Marlon Branda's award-winning film, "On the Waterfront," will· be shown October 11 as part of the "Great Directors" film series at Palomar College. The story deals with the conflicts created between mobsters and longshoremen during the beginnings of the labor movement on the New York City docks. Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Eva Marie Saint and Karl Malden also star in the 1954 film. "It is the finest role Brando played, definitely one ofthe classics of American cinema," said Dr. Robert F. Coleman. instructor. The film, open to the public, will be ·shown at 1 and 7 p.m. in room P-32. Admission is free.
This Tuesday, "Forbidden Planet" will be shown, with Walter Pidgeon as the lead. "Voyage to Arcturus" will be screened October 16. This is the only student film in the collection. In the horror-type category is "Them!" to be shown October 23. The 1954 film features James Whitmore and James Arness. The genius of Fritz Lang is reflected in "Metropolis" which will be shown October 30. Made in 1927, it shows conflict betwe·en labor and management in the future. George C. Scott and Peter Sellers star in "Dr. Strangelove" made by Stanley Kubrik. It will be shown on Thursday, November 8. Resuming the next Tuesday, the film series will present "Prometheus-5". November 13. The 1932 version of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" with Frederic March will be shown November 20. The final film scheduled is "The Incredible Shrinking Man", directed by Jack Arnold, to be shown November 27.
Nina Kedroff new dance president Nina Kedroff was elected president for 'The Association of the Performing Artists of the Dance of Palomar College. Other elected officials are Beth Wil.. cox, vice president, Karla Hanaway, ICC representative, Amanda. Moorhead, ~ec retary, Kathy Green, publicity director, and John Williamson, treasurer. "The purpose of this Association is to increase and promote interest in dance as an ·art form among the students of the college and within the community by providing them with the opportunity to see dance concerts produced by this Association," said Billie Hutchings, dance instructor. "The Association also provides interested and qualified students with the opportunity to perform dance in an atmosphere of the highest aesthetic ideals and with the· greatest craftsmanship possible to attain at their level of experience. Commg events for tms semester will be the Christmas Concert which will be held December 12, 13 and 14, followed by a high school workshop in January.
Special funds given to school $18,000 was allocated to Palomar's occupational education funds, by the California Community Colleges' Board of Governors. Funds were apportioned to individual college districts under the Federal Vocational Education Act. Categories under which the funds will be used include programs for disadvantaged students, work study, cooperative work experience, exemplary programs and research. Funds allocated to Palomar are primarily used to teach English to NonEnglish speaking Mexican/Americans. English is taught with a pre-vocational orientation to permit rapid transition to courses in the regular vocational programs. Those who complete the English as a second language, have transferred successfully to other programs within the college. There are three centers in Escondido, Fallbrook and Pauma Valley, which teach English as a second language. Total enrollment is about 400 students.
specific courses are mandated, it must by done by the college. Likewise, if any course is mandated for students not seeking the AA degree, the college is the one who requires the course. However, in the area of physical education, there is confusion as to whether or not such activity is required by the state. Present law says all pupils enrolled in a community college except those excused shall be required to have 120 minutes of physical activity a week. Various legal interpretations have differed as to what is meant. Some contend that it is reasonable to excuse all students while others disagree. As the legal debate continues, though, some community colleges have already eliminated the PE requirements. Until further notice, the committee will be meeting each Thursday at 4:30p.m. in the conference room. Student members are Jerry Broeckert, Robert Wilson, Glae Thien and Tracy DeSchwyler. Faculty representatives are Tony Lynds, Robert Lent, Martha Lehr and Pat Archer. Members from the community include Thomas Knipstein, Harry Barber, Merle Aleshire, Richard Nissen, Charlotte Hotchkiss, Doug Best, Marjorie Cosh and David Cloyd. Howard R. Brubeck serves as administrative representative.
Thirteen seek ASG positions Thirteen candidates will be running for a position in the 10-member Student Assembly in an election scheduled October 16 and 17. Among those seeking election are Mike Tieri, Ben Gill, John Caughey; Fred Thomoson. James Lund, Jerry Jones and HlCnard Graham. ·., Also running are Dora Lange, 'Bea Lange. Janet Baker. Dawn Sheppard, Summer :Carnahan, and La Von Jones. ''The student assembly along with the executive council serve as the decision-making bodies of the student government,'' ASG Pres~dent Jerry Broeckert said. To help promote the election, the ASG will be sponsoring free concerts In the student area on both days of balloting.
Transcendental Meditation potential covered in lecture Transcendental meditation produces a fourth major state of consciousness," said Steve Boggs at a lecture held yesterday in the Engineering Building. TM is a simple easily learned mental technique practiced for 20 minutes morning and evening. It requires no faith, great ability to concentrate or change in ones ' life-style. The psychological and biochemical correlates of this state are proving to be quite unusual.'' With the aid of color slides, Boggs detailed the research thus far conducted and discussed its potential for expanding creativity an(f enriching Interpersonal relations. · Ph.,Ysiological research has indicated that during TM oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide elimination, cardiac output, heart rate, and respiratory rate significantly decrease while skin resistance greatly increases. The metabolic rate of the body is reduced by an average of 20%. "Due to this umquely deep resttul alertness, accumulated tension and fatigue which restrict the normal functioning of the nervous system are dis· solved In a natural way. With the nervous system in a freer more resilient style of functioning, creativity spontaneously grows," said Boggs. "We don't need to change our lifestyle or our way of looking at things to expand awareness or grow m creativity; we need only refine our machinery of p~rception. our nervous system. A five year study just completed
Steve Boggs in Reno, Nevada on 220 subjects tound that TM increased IQ scores up to 20 points. ''This is the beauty of Transcendental Meditation. All the claims made for it can be scientifically verified," Boggs concluded. A second lecture on the mechanics of TM will be held October 11 at 11 a.m. in E-6 (Engineering).