President's contract renewal voted down , By Chris Reynolds In a special session held on November 20, the Board of Trustees voted four to one not to renew the contract of Palomar president/ superintendent Dr. Omar Scheidt.
Dr. Scheidt's term of employment will end on June 30, 1985, when his
current four year contract expires. The decision was announced by Board president Leon Baradat at 9 p.m. after a 90 minute closed session. Reading from a prepared statement Baradat said, "Having considered the question carefully, the Palomar College Board of Trustees deems it in the institution's best interests not to renew Dr. Omar Scheidt's contract as superintendent/president. The vote was four to one." Board president Leon Baradat and Board members Barbara Hughes, Mary Burke Trotta and Dr. Robert Dough-
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erty voted for dismissal, while Alan Krichman voted against it. "We discussed the matter in closed session," continued Baradat. "In my judgment, it's in the best interests of the college. We haven't discussed a replacement. That wasn't on tonight's agenda. Dr. Scheidt will be here until next June 30. I don't believe it would be appropriate to say more."
"There are several methods for choosing a new president. You can hire a consultant or set up a campus committee to screen applicants. I'm open to all suggestions," said Baradat.
Faculty Senate president Lois Wunderley had similar comments.
In an interview printed in the October 5 issue of the Telescope, Dr. Scheidt had indicated that he "would be here as long as the Board renewed his contract."
"We don't discuss our votes before the meeting," said Baradat. "So we couldn't entertain the possibility that we might have to hire a new president."
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faculty we will continue to work for the benefit of the students and the betterment of the college."
No further comment was offered on reasons for Dr. Scheidt's dismissal. Dr. Scheidt who has served as Palomar's president since 1977 said he was "disappointed" with the Board's decision.
When he was reached later for comment, Baradat said that although a replacement had not been discussed, his view was that the Board should deal with that issue "r~ht away."
Baradat also indicated that the announcement that they were looking for a new president would go out to _the campus and community soon. He
further stated that a replacement might come from within the institution or from outside of it.
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Faculty president Candice Francis gave her reaction saying, "The Board had a difficult decision to make. As
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ing). When we were at the door (of the meeting room), they didn't invite us in. I got the feeling that they did not want us at the meeting." The point was raised by AIO advisor Steve Crouthamel that the relocation plan would have to be cleared through the Master Planning Committee. "One month to three weeks ago Dr. Burns wrote to the (Master Planning) Committee," said committee member Tom Rose. "He recommended that we use the club rooms from March of '85 through March of '86. Meanwhile, we would have to fmd other space to accommodate the clubs." Rose also emphasized that the move would have been temporary and that, as added incentive, improvements would be made on the rooms. "We're trying to struggle through with limited funds," said Rose. "It's like trying to save the lifeboat during the storm." In a meeting held on November 13 called by Dean Price, ostensibly to provide information to club members, the money issue was raised. "We're talking solely dollars and how to do it (find a temporary site for Admissions)," said Price. "We are not talking about ethnic relations or personalities, it's solely money." Price provided a brief recount of the events leading up to the predicament and a list of options that Dr. Burns had explored. "A specific amount of money is budgeted to make repairs on college buildings. All that money has been expended. There is no money to make repairs. When things get broken we don't know how we're going to fix them. There's going to be a moritorium on hiring teachers. "The least expensive way to do it (make accommodations for admissions) is to ask the clubs to move out for a year," said Price. "We could rent some temporary building for $16,000 or $18,000 and pay out more money for the preparation (running gas, electric and water lines)." . ¡ That was balanced against the administration's proposal which would have, according to their estimates, cost about $2,500. At thatjuncture, Helene McHarris of BSA asked Price point blank if the clubs, "had a choice in the matter." (cP'ltinued on page 3)
Dr. Scheidt is the sixth president of the inland North County community college. He is currently a member of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the American Chemical Society. He holds a doctorate in higher education and a master's degree in science education, both from UCLA. Dr. Scheidt, who is 59, married and the father of two, received a five percent raise on August 14, retroactive to July 1, 1984, increasing his annual salary to $64,260.
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'Burning' opens here in Theatre
Proposal to relocate clubrooms abandoned By Chris Reynolds A recent proposal that would have provided temporary housing for Registration and Admissions while its current site, the old library, is being refurbished, has been abandoned after it met with opposition. The plan which would have relocated the three ethnic clubs, the American Indian Organization (AIO), the Black Student Alliance (BSA) and the Student Educational Movement (MEChA), was described by Dean of Students Norman Price and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Kenneth Burns as the best plan in terms of cost and its impact on the educational process. "I still think it's a great idea," said Dr. Burns after the plan had been removed from consideration. "Everyone would have won, but I dropped the idea. I will be pursuing other options now." A dilemma arose when $1.5 million was allocated by the state to accommodate "secondary effects" that came about as a result of the construction of Palomar's new library. The funds are slated for the renovation of the old library with the fmal purpose of moving all of Student Services under one roof. In order to accomplish this, it became necessary to vacate the old library for up to 12 months while construction takes place. Therefore, the temporary relocation of Admissions, Registration, Health Services and the Career Center is required. Several options were explored by Dr. Burns with the fmal solution being the temporary relocation of AIO, BSA and MEChA to several office-sized rooms, located nearby in R-30, R-32 and R-33. Those accommodations did not, however, meet with the approval of club members who felt slighted by the administration's procedure. On November 9, represenatives from the three minority organizations met to discuss the issue. According to several club members the Associated Student Body had met and debated the proposal, but no one from AIO, BSA or MEChA had been contacted about the meeting. "The ASB is making decisions we have no voice in," said one MEChA member. "Someone made all these decisions, but we had no voice in them, none at all." "There was a notice on the wall," said BSA member John Strawpatch, "but we were not invited (to the ASB meet-
"It's important that the staff and faculty work together to keep Palomar the excellent academic institution that it is," she said.
( ALL DRESSED UP AND NOWHERE TO GO- Two models parade the latest apparel in formal evening wear at the November 20 Fashion Show sponsored by the ASB. (Photo by Mike Goodma n )
AS B president elected to serve as state trustee Kevin Farrow, Associated Student Body president, has been elected to serve as a student trustee on the California Association of Community Colleges (CACC) board of directors. Farrow, who will assume his new duties at a January meeting of the CACC board in Sacramento, will represent Area 3, which stretches from Long Beach to San Diego and is one of three areas in the group's California system. Farrow, 23, was elected by student body presidents and trustees from colleges within Area 3. "It wasn't a personal victory," he said. "My election was made possible because of the activities on the Palomar campus. It wouldn't have been possible without the cooper- ation of a dedicated ASB and supportive administration. It's a credit to the college, not to Kevin Farrow. It's recognition for Palomar and the role it plays in the community. "My goal will be to contact student body presidents and t r ustees throughout Area 3 -by letter a nd telephone - to emphasize that I'm going to be their voice at the state
By Cyndie Claypool Zany characters in elaborate, fifteenth century costumes comically entertwine their conflicts as the curtain opens at the Palomar CommunityTheatre for two weekends. "This Lady's Not for Burning," by Christopher Fry, is a light-hearted, poetic comedy based on human nature and superstition, according to director David Boyd. The play centers around the mayor Hebble Tyson's (Roy Anthony) castlelike, gothic house. Richard Chente, playing Thomas Mendip, portrays an existential character who wishes to hang himself, agreeing with the townspeople that he is the Devil. Jennet Jourdemayne, portrayed by Colleen Claypool, is the lady, accused of witch-craft, who is not for burning.
Adding to the confusion is a family conflict involving actors Katherine Charles, Robert Esquivel, Lynn M. Gonzo and Robert Nanninga. David Hedrick, as the mayor's clerk, eventually helps to solve their problem.
Other cast members include Russ Friedrikis, Jordan Jenkins and Ray level. I want to be a real representa- Rose. tive, enabling me to help Area 3 schools, According to production manager Palomar and myself. I'm excited about Pat Larmer, auditions saw only a few the challenge and magnitude of the men trying out for "This Lady's Not for job." Burning" which features eight male Farrow, a graduate of Arapahoe roles. High School in Denver, Colorado, lives "It (the play) is not particularly well in LaCoata with his parents. He attend- known among students," Larmer cited ed Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, as being part of the problem. and served an 18 - month Mormon He also mentioned that people are mission in Michigan. Farrow enrolled timid when it comes to doing plays at Palomar during the summer of 1983 written in verse. and scheduled a full class load the folWritten in 1948, yet set in the fiflowing fall. teenth century, the simple, light-heartAn Arizona native, he played foot- ed story has a "different style of theaball and baseball and wrestling in high ter," according to Boyd. school. Farrow was a member of coach Boyd wanted to do this play because Jon Cnossen's Palomar tennis team it gave actors and the audience a last spring, but will be forced to give up chance to do (or see) verse drama that the sport during his second year at the is not Shakesperean. college to devote his time to studies "This Lady's Not for Burning" runs and student administrative duties. November 30 to December 2 and DeThere are somewhat less than one cember 6 to 8. It begins at 7 p.m. every million community college students in night except December 2. That SunCalifornia," said Norman Price, dean of day matinee begins at 2 p.m. students. "Of this number, only three General admission is $5 and $4 for are elected to serve on the CACC seniors and students. governing board. So you might say, For further information call the box Kevin is three in a million." office at 744-1156.