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Campus transit center proposed By Cyndie Claypool

Before next fall a North County Transit Center may be built near the entrance of the campus, if approved by Palomar College's Governing Board. On Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. in the college theater, the transit district will hold a public oratory to present its proposal for the center. This discussion will be similar to the one featured at a special Board meeting on Oct. 15 when the district presented the proposal with its nine possible locations for the brick passenger shelter, benches and landscaping. According to Dr. George Boggs, president of Palomar College, this bus district would eliminate the hazardous problems posed by the current offcampus bus stops. He explained that one person has been killed trying to cross Mission Road, while a few others have been injured coming from or going to the bus stop across the street from the college. The proposed transit center would create express bus routes to and from the campus, especially benefitting the route from Escondido which makes frequent stops. According to the transit district, the public will also benefit from this proposal because of reduced subsidies for transit, reduced auto emission, lower auto usage and increased mobility for the transit dependent. The two possible locations for the site are both located off the staff/ visitors parking lot. One site would be positioned at the right hand of the parking entrance, while another site would be stationed in front of the Palomar College Theatre. According to the transit district, "...Palomar College is the single largest passenger volume stop in the city. Approximately 25 percent of all transit trips in San Marcos have an origin or destination at Palomar College." It also states that the three current routes to Palomar, routes 320, 302 and 341, produce a total of 775 daily boardui.g and 788 deboarding in the city. The cost of constructing the facility, estimated at $452,000, will be covered

by the transit district's grant money, according to Boggs. On Oct. 22 at the Governing Board's regular meeting, several items were discussed and/ or resolved. Four of the resolutions approved dealt with an energy management system, including the installation of a Cogeneration Power Plant on campus. This will provide improved heating, cooling and electricity. Another approved item was the Class Auditing Policy, originally created by the state because of the newly implemented Repetition Policy. The auditing policy states that: except in specific situations, an audit fee of $15 per unit will be charged; no student auditing a course will be permitted to change his/ her enrollment in that course to receive credit for the course; priority in class enrollment shall be given to students to take the course for credit towards a degree or certificate; classroom attendance of students auditing a course shall not be included in computing apportionment. According to Boggs, the fee for the courses is mandated since state funds do not cover the audited courses. The policy will be in effect for the spring semester and is on a one-year trial basis. Also at the board meeting, the trustees unanimously approved a leave of absence requested by Norman Price, director of student activities. The leave, without pay or fringe benefits, was granted from Oct. 23, 1985 through June 13, 1986. He is currently working in a temporary position as a dean in the same field in Fullerton. Although only labeled as informational on the agenda, a proposed sabbatical leave policy sparked a twohour discussion. The document requiring the faculty member to specify in detail why he or she is taking a leave of absence was formed and approved by the Faculty Senate and Professional Growth Committee. A special workshop on the proposed sabbatical leave policy was held for the faculty on Oct. 25. Trustees are scheduled to consider adaptation of the policy at their Nov. 12 meeting.

Artist/creature designer Phil Tippett, Palomar College graduate and two-time academy award winner, displays one ofhis creatures used in "Star

Wars." Starting today "Celebrate Success: The Art of Phil Tippett" is being exhibited in the Boehm Gallery until Dec. 13.

Mail-in registration starts next month By Paulette Oberle Looking forward to mail-in registration for all students, Herman Lee, director of admissions and records, says the process will begin with a sample group of continuing students for the spring 1986 semester. The first group to participate in the mail-in registration will be those who ( 1) are registered this semester on campus and (2) have 15 or more units

recorded between the beginning of the '83 summer semester and Sept. 1, 1985. "We estimate that 6,000 will take part in the mail-in registration process," says Lee, "and will include students at Mount Carmel as well as Camp Pendleton classes and noncredit community education students." The admissions office is developing

RAISES FUNDS FROM COMMUNITY

Music department expands support By Wendy Williams

Gustav Mahler, Johannes Brahms and Heinrich Schutz are among the composers whose works will be performed by the music department during its fall season. According to the new music department program coordinator, Susan Jarvis, the goals of the concert season are to "expand the network of financial and audience support for Palomar productions and get the word out to North County audiences that they have a great arts bargain in their own backyard." To accomplish this goal, the Palomar College Theater volunteer auxiliary has been expanded and a Friends of the Performing Arts group developed to raise funds from among local businesses and service and community organizations. In these days of community college cut-backs and budget constraints, says Jarvis, "the truth of money must be seriously considered." "The arts are perhaps the most civilizing influence on humankind. Our

department's performing wing has a fine reputation for championing classical music and has been recognized accordingly. Our faculty includes many reknowned performing artists who also serve as conductors and directors." For the first concert of the music season on November 2 and 3, two reknowned musicians as well as students and faculty will perform in "A Family Celebration". Leo Kirkell and his daughter, Lorie, will perform a Brahms composition on the violin and cello. This fatherdaughter team have impressive musical backgrounds. At the age of 16, Leo Kirkell began his career as the youngest musician . of any orchestra after joining the Minneapolis Symphony and studying under Adolph Beatty in Philadelphia The next year, he became a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Since then, he has been involved in radio, theater orchestras and chamber music as a free-lance musician.

His daughter, Lorie, has become a fine musician in her own right. Having studied extensively on the East Coast under Bernard Greenhouse, she received her master's degree from the University of California, San Diego. She has had masters classes with many music greats such as Mstislav Rostropovich and Nathaniel Rosen. Soon, Lorie will appear in the NOVA series on PBS. Also performing for the music department's first concert will be Dr. Joe Stanford, a music teacher and reknowned baritone. Playing back-up for both the Kirkells and Stanford will be the Palomar Community Orchestra conducted by : Robert Gilson. On Nov. 10, Professor Jim Jorgenson will conduct the Palomar Concert band. Jorgenson says that the band has become "one of California's leading community college bands. We anticipate a fine returning membership and many of the finest young musicians from local schools and new musicians just moving into our area."

To celebrate the 400th birthday of Heinrich Schutz, The Palomar Chorale led by Billy Hawkins will present spirituals and folk songs on Nov. 16 and 17. Also in November, the chairman of the music department, Dr. Peter Gach, will perform a piano concert on the 23rd. During the month of December, two special presentations have been planned. On Dec. 9, Billy Hawkins will lead a jazz concert. A Christmas presentation has been scheduled for Dec. 15 by the Palomar Community Orchestra led by Robert Gilson, the Chorale led by Dr. Joe Stanford and a children's choir. They will perform Arthur Honegger's "Christmas Cantada." Tickets for the season concerts are $5 for general admission and $4 for students and senior citizens with season tickets available for the Orchestra-Chorale season at a discount. Phone orders and ticket information are available by calling the Palomar College Theatre Box Office at 744-1156, Monday through Friday from 12 to 5 p.m.

a mailer to be sent to eligible students and plans the mail-in process from Dec. 2 through Jan. 2. Those receiving the mailer packet will be able to complete the registration process at home and mail it in. Since the registration staff does not want to interpret what students want to take, Lee urges those using mailin registration to read the instructions carefully. Students will be asked to indicate a first and second choice on the form. If both classes are closed, they will receive notification and be put on the waiting list of their first choice. If there are no openings, students can make schedule adjustments on MAD (mail-in adjustment) Day. Lee advises students to mail in early for best selection of classes. There will also be a box outside the admissions office to drop off applications. "We hope that everyone who receives the mailer will take part in the mail-in process. Experience at other schools shows that it is convenient to students, and it takes away the pressure to make decisions about classes in a crowded and noisy setting to the convenience of your own home," says Lee. All continuing students will be sent either a postcard or mailer. Those receiving a postcard will be asked to give intent to register and will be assigned a time to come in. Spring schedules should be ready by the last week in November and will be available in the bookstore, library and admissions office. Lee anticipates registration for the entire campus will be on a mail-in basis for the summer, 1986 semester. However, new students will continue to be required to register on campus and are encouraged to take part in orientation sessions prior to application.


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