Palomar College
Volume 27
Number 14
A Publication of the Associated Students
Evaluation system studies local occupation program To measure the effectiveness of its occupational programs Palomar has decided to use the services of COPES (Community College Occupational Programs Evaluation System). The goal is to assure that the colfege is offering the kinds of occupational programs which best match area employment opportunities, and the kinds of educational services in those programs which best prepare students for the opportunities. The combined findings from the two parts of this study will be of significant value to Palomar, as a basis for future planning and allocation of resources. Members of these teams include community college superintend ants and presidents, deans of instruction and occupational education, and teachers as well as knowledgeable people from business and industry.
MECHA sponsors dance An open invitation to the community to attend a dance December 29 has be.e n issued by the members of Mecha. The dance, which will be held in the Student Union from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. , will feature music by Suave, Los Fariseos and Los Unicos. Proceeds from the dance are used by the students for services in the various communities served by the Palomar Community College District. Tickets can be purchased at various locations throughout the North County. For information, contact the Palomar Mecha office at 744-1150, ext. 357 or 397.
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Dance, drummer, films end Black Culture Week
Photographers will visit seven foreign nations Attend a bull fight in Madrid. Listen to a musical in West End London. Boatride on the Thames, the Rhine, the Seine and the Agean Sea. Visit such great museums as the Louvre, the Prado, the British National Gallery, and the Uffizzi Gallery. Too much of a dream? Not at all. An opportunity to join the Fifth annual photography and comparative cultures tour at special reduced rates is again being offered to young people of San Diego County. The trip will cover seven countries England, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France and Spain from July 8 to August 11. Justus Ahrend, Palomar instructor, and his wife, will be counselors on the tour for the fifth consecutive year. "Emphasis throughout the trip will be on photography," said Ahrend, "but there will also be lectures and study along the route." Several meetings are planned before the tour and Palomar will grant up to six units of transfer credit. "The broadening of scope, understanding and knowledge of foreign lands will be an important objective of the tour program," explained Ahrend. High school seniors and college students may now apply for the tour, which is limited to 20 students. Applications may be obtained from Ahrend by telephoning him at Palomar or at his home in Vista. "The tour is open to all students who are interested in photography, as it is not designed just for photography students," said Ahrend. "Many times the best picture of the day is taken by a beginner with an instamatic. This tour develops one's ability tb observe and to "see a picture" as perception does not depend on expensive equipment. "All this will take place against a rich background of history, culture, social institutions and current events in the countries we visit." The all-inclusive student rate tuition covers jet air fare, European rail and bus travel, all meals, lodging. and many side trips and tours. Ahrend said the group will be accomodated in campus housing in each city to be visited. "We have slepl in a 15th century chateau near Paris, a 15 century villa in France, a convent, a monestary, university dorms as well as hotels." The tour is sponsored by Photography Instructors Association of Southern California.
Dec. 21, 1973
Festivities of Black Culture Week conclude today, clflnaxed by a dance featuring Wendell Maddox's "Foggy Day"
Tax Preparation classes offered Dr. Charles Thomas and Dr. F. Gaffney (left), both of UCSD, were speakers Wednesday during Black Culture Week.
Mike King and Bob Wilson (right) coordinated the activities. (Photo by Cal Evans)
ASG opposes editorial Reacting to a Vista Press editorial, the ASG•s Executive Council has approved a letter to the local newspaper attacking its comments concerning a Governing Board meeting last month. In its editorial of November 28, the Press, in effect, accused the Palomar student body of wanting full control over operations of the college. The remarks were apparently inspired by an incident at the Board meeting in which there was a lack of order following a denial of full-time status to part-time instructor Richard Garcia. But, the Vista paper suggested the actions at the meeting were characteristic of the student body, the Executive Council disagreed. •we feel that guidelines for communication at Palomar adequately give us the forum for protection of students rights,"
the approved ASG letter said. "It is unfair to the students of this college to be accused of running the college because a few students and members o f the community tried to influence the Board of Governors by improper actions," it concluded. In other action, the Executive Council took an official stand concerning upcoming school calendars at Palomar. The Council recommended that the fall semester end before Christmas in future years. In addition, it supported current legislative efforts to reduce the community college school year to 146 days, which is similar to the schedules of the state universities. In asking committee appointments, the Council appointed Ben Gill and Rod Stark to the Student Assembly, and Joe Neuharth and Jeff Garner to the administration's Conservation of Energy Resources Committee.
Students sought for participation Students interested in developing an excellent recommendation through education in a recreational means, are urged to contact the Palomar YMCA of Escondido. Mike Smith, Palomar Y Program director, is looking for college students interested in sharing their time, experience, knowledge and recreational ideas with three to fifteen Junior High School students. Among the YMCA Junior Hi-Y Club goals include increasing the stability
and unity of life, enhancing trust levels for communication with others, and providing practical learning through experience; nature study, environmental awareness, camping skills, health and physical fitness. If you are interested in being a teacher, educator, recreator, or just being yourself with youth, and would like to share your experience (such as--surfing, backpacking, bicycling, horseback riding, social services, etc.), contact Mike Smith at the Palomar YMCA, 745-7490 .
Two income tax programs are being offered at Palomar in the new year. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), designed and presented in cooperation with the IRS, is a three-day training course to prepare students and others interested in aiding low-income and other disadvantaged tax payers , specifically those unfamiliar with the English language. in filling out income tax forms. Two IRS representatives will be instructors for the training course to be held January 2, 3 and 4 in B-1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students going through the training will then work in some of the regional locations in North County earmarked for aiding in filling out forms. These areas will be publicized by VITA. The emphasis of this program is to train people who want to become volunteers in aiding others. There is quite a need for bilingual people to participate in the program. Those interested or with questions should contact Tom Humphrey in the business department. B-6, or call the college, extension 315. The second program is a new course for college credit, Personal Income Tax Preparation. Meeting during the day, three times a week for six weeks, the one-unit credit course is designed to teach individual tax payers , specifically students, to prepare their own federal and state tax returns. Here the emphasis is on short form and long form, dividend and interest income, supplemental income, itemized deduction, and the correct use of various tables and schedules. More details will be found in the class schedule or by seeing Tom Humphrey in roon B-6. The difference between these two programs is that VITA is training volunteers who will go out and assist others in filing their returns, while the six-week course will teach students to file their own.
'Miracle Worker' expects sell~
Renters' refunds due next month Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti has reminded collegian renters they may be entitled to as much as a $45 refund after the first of the year as a result of a $1.1 billion tax relief measure enacted by the Legislature in 1972. "Senate Bill 90 is remembered mainly because it gave public schools the greatest one-year support increase in California history and also responded to the demand for homeowners' property tax relief," Moretti said. "But because the leadership of the ~egislature held firm during negotiatiOns with the Administration. it also provided assistance to renters for the first time ever. "To get the refund , you must be a 'qualified' renter · then you have to claim the credit by filing a 1973 State income tax return-even if you would not ordinarily make out a return." Speaker Moretti advised persons with questions regarding their eligibility to contact the nearest office of the State of California Franchise Tax Board.
Registration set for Januaryl6-25
"The Miracle Worker," William Gibson's award-winning play will conclude its final performance tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m . in the Drama lab.
Registration for the Spring Semester is set to begin January 16 and continue through January 25.
"Attendance has been very good," said Buddy Ashbrook. director, "and I expect the last performances to be a sell-out. "Reservations should be made to the Drama Lab or by calling Palomar College due to the limited number of seats. "I feel this is the best straight play to come along in years," said Ashbrook. "I cannot single out anyone in the cast. They all have given excellent performances." The most difficult part of the play is the timing in the lighting and sound cues. The people in the community have been extremely cooperative, donat-· ing their time , furniture and articles for the set, even the billboard on Highway 395 in Escondido for publicity.
Students currently enrolled at Palomar who plan to attend this spring must file an application for admission, registration and residence statement. Registration priority will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants for graduation will receive highest priority. Applications must be turned in by December 31. Anyone needing help in planning a tentative study program is requested to see a counselor before the· fall semester ends. Registration cards will be mailed January 4. Students wishing to commute from some other junior colleg~ district to Palomar must present a permit to attend Palomar from the junior college district of legal residence.
The play calls for several blind characters . Steven Ellwood, a blind student and War veteran has been cast as one of the older blind kids. Steven was blinded in Viet Nam. and Is aiding the other cast members, providing technical advice on the actions of the blind.
Vets aide visits
The two lead roles are played by Ramelle Flory as Annie Sullivan and Liz Allen as Helen Keller. Tickets are $2 for non-students and $1 for students.
Christmas story shows "THE CHRISTMAS STAR" will be shown free in the Planetarium today at 9, 10, ll a.m., 12 noon and 1 p.m.
in the Student Union from 9:30 p.m. to 12 midnight. Also performing tonight will be Kwasi Radu, the Ghana National Drumme r, and his "Talking Drums." a nationally known group. This show will be from 7-9 p.m. in the Dome. Day activities scheduled include a panel discussion with the African Activities Association of UCLA in P-32 starting at 10 a.m. In addition, there will be a critique of the program at ll a.m. in P-32 and three hours of liberation films beginning at 1 p.m . . also in P-32. Black Culture Week at Palomar has been a three-day affair including shows, dances and discussion. Highlighting the activities was a PanAmerican Conference. designed to promote better understanding of the Black World. Among the speakers were Dr. Wilson Riles, the state superintendent of schools; Dr. Charles Thomas, the "Father of "Black Psychology"; and Dr. Alosi Moloi from the Republic of South Africa. Tne theme of the conference was the "Problems of Underdevelopment in the Black World." Yesterday, events included dancing. a student workshop. cuisine in the cafeteria , an art show and a fashion show.
Liza Allen portrays Helen Keller in a scene from "The Miracle Worker"
which concludes its two weekend run tonight and tomorrow. (Photo by Evans)
Jim Norton, representative from the San Diego County Veterans Services Department will visit Palomar every Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Norton will be located at the Veterans Education office and will proviae assistance and/or information to Veterans and their dependants on all aspects of their benefits. Students can make appointments to see Norton by contacting or phoning the Veterans Clerk (extension 251).