Palomar College
ETELESCOPE
Volume 3!5 No. 2
A Publication for the Associated Students
ASGTreasu rer files grievance against Dean
By Lois Humphreys A fire causing extensive damage to the Learning Resource Center broke out at approximately 10:15 p.m. Wednesday night. According to Bill Eddy, Building Superintendent,
Claiming that Dean of Student Mfairs Norman Price has violated the Associated Student Government Constitution , acting ASG treasurer Travis Winden has filed a formal grievance against Price for allegedly usurping the treasurer's authority and for spending student funds without prior legislative approval. Win den personally delivered his written grievance to college President Omar Scheidt on September 23. The student treasurer claims that Price had , on several occasions, failed to get legislative approval and the treasurer's signature before spending funds. For Winden, the "final straw" came when Price sought retroactive approval for the $1500 in student funds spent on a late-August student retreat in Apple Valley, California. Winden told Price about the grievance. Then according to Winden, Price threatened to sue if he was slandered.
Grade policy is changed Students should be aware of revisions in the grading policy and in the "change-of-program" timetable, according to registrar Herman Lee. The instructor's signature is now needed for a student to drop a class after October 5 and through December 11. In addition, the instructor has the option of not allowing the drop. According to Lee, "December 14 is the most critical date. After that a student is committed to a grade for every class. No W's (withdrawal without penalty) will be allowed after that date." However, if there are extenuating circumstances a student may still request a drop after December 14, but the class must be made up within one year.
Learning Resources Center employee Lee Hoffman (left), and San Marcos Fire Marshall Cliff Hunter sift through the remains of the center's audio-visual repair shop for clues to the cause of Wednesday night's fire.
The probation and disqualification policies have also been changed. They are now based on grades for 12 or more units only. Progress probation or disqualification may result if 50o/oor more of a student's grades are W, I(incomplete), or credit/no credit.
Transit district offers low-cost transportation to students
Policy changes are explained, and the important dates are outlined in the 1981-82 catalog and on page 6 of the fall class schedule.
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(Photo by Lois Humphreys)
In other ASG developments: - Judicial advocate Phil Valle said that he had delivered the Student Help Center's blue door petition to the administration. - Norman Price said that he would require a $1 office key deposit from all ASG officers. - The Graphic Arts Guild got approval for its proposed constitution by a 4-1-1 vote. - ASG budget approval was postponed for at least two weeks. -A proposal to appoint a Mayfair coordinator was introduced. - Legislators tabled discussion on shortening the length of weekly meetings.
Gem lecture set today
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Beautiful tourmalines, garnets and other unique stones will accompany a lecture entitled "Treasure Hunting For Gemstones," to be given today at 1:30 and 3:30p.m. in Rancho Bernardo. Dr. Allen M. Bassett will lecture on gemology as a science, the combination of geology with gemology and also relate his own experiences of explorations to Brazil , Ceylon and the Himalayas of Nepal. Recognized worldwide, Dr. Bassett has worked with U.S. Geological Survey teams and the Atomic Energy Commission. He holds a doctorate in geology, as well as fellowship in the Gemological Association of London. Tickets for this final in a series of four lectures cost $2 , and will be held 'o.C' 1 cn~<>lP Federal Savings and Loan m Rancho .I:Serna:ruu: ror~.>:o infoT'rri.atioil';''\:o.ffilLthe College and ask for extension #2153.
San Marcos, CA
Fire destroys Learning Center
By James Colford
Winden said he brushedoffPrice's statement as intimidatory, and stated that, "Price wants to run student government.'' When asked for comment, Price said only that he would continue to provide direction for the ASG until it is capable ofrunningitselfproperly. Price declined comment on Winden's grievance, saying it was, "Too early to discuss it."
Friday, October 2, 1981
By Andy Wright Are you tired of fighting the Palomar traffic hassle? Do the long lines get you down? Is parking a pain? Does that hot, stuffy car make you sizzle?? For 80¢ a day you can hoard an air-conditioned bus and he home in time to watch your favorite program . To encourage students to ride the bus the North County Transit District offers special pass rates to stud ents and even lower rates for the handicapped and senior citizens. Students who are currently taking 12 units or more can buy a pass for $16 good for 40 punches. Those students taking under 1.2 units can buy the sa me pass for $20. Special rates for handicapped and senior citizens are availabl e through a helper pass which costs $10.
Library exhibits papermaking A papermaking exhibit can be viewed in the display case next to the entrance of the Art Library. Both Eastern and Western techniques of papermaking involve dippingawireorbambooscreeninto a vat of fibers suspended in water. The fibers used are taken from the inner and outer bark fibers of the Gompi , Mulberry, Fig, and Weeping Willow trees. Cotton fibers are also used. Sheri] Cunnings' paper making workshop is held every Friday from 9 a.m. unm u P·'''"" -"c.orn f:-43. The ~.:,J'Jf:Js~~-~nds October 30.
From Palomar, buses run east to Escondido with transfers available at Valley Parkway and Escondido Blvd . The west route runs through Vista to El Camino Real and then ends in downtown Oceanside. Transfers are also available on this run . Transit bus sched ul es are avai lable in P -10, the administration building or the dean of student affairs office in R21 ·A.
Day care offers lunch Children enrolled ·in the Child Development Center may be eligible for free or reduced price lunches, according to eenter director Nadine Abbott. Parents with children in the center should check with Mrs. Abbott to determine whether or not their children may be eligible.
the fire caused "around $40,000 damage to the structure," but there were no immediate estimates of the content of the building. The cause of the fire is unknown, however, San Marcos Fire Marshall Cliff Hunter stated that the cause was probably "electrical in nature, maybe a soldering iron left on." There is no suspicion of arson at this time. The flames started in the audiovisual repair shop, which received the most damage, but the nearby computer room, audio-visual tape storage and future Historical Society room also received extensive damage. All the other rooms in the Center have smoke, heat, and water damage. According to Eddy, the biggest problem facing administrators right now is trying to figure out where to move undamaged equipment and continue serving the needs of the Center. Dr. Omar Scheidt, president of the college, and Dr. John Schettler, assistant superintendent, were unavailable for comment.
Increase seen in enrollment If you're wondering why it seems to be more difficult to find a parking space this fall, it is because enrollment figures are once again showing an increase over previous years. As of September 28, the registrar's office showed 10,746 day students, 7123 extended day students, and 1264 enrolled in the continuing education classes . According to Dr. John D. Schettler, Assistant Superintendent, there are more day students taking full-time loads. A few additions and changes have been made on campus. There are two new deans joining the staff. Norman Price is the new dean of student affairs and Angelo Carli is the dean of continuing education and community services. The new library has broken ground and retaining walls are being constructed; a new phone system has been installed and new staff and visitor parking lots have been added. There is also a new student parking lot currently under construction in the northeast corner of the campus adjacent to lot #9.
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Cole Weston practices his craft in this view of the 60-print photographic exhibition that runs through October 10 in the Boehm Gallery. (Photo by Sonny Miller)