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Palomar College
Volume 39 No. 11
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Publication for the Associated Students
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Tuesday, January 14, 1986
San Marcos, CA
Library awaits test results on air quality, circulation By Cyndie Claypool
all be associated with poor air circuto 100 degrees in hopes of ridding the lation, an expensive problem to fix, library of lingering fumes. · Test results regarding the quality of according to Boggs. According to Ciurczak, some air in Palomar's three-year-old library The conclusions also referred to two employees reported that this helped, are being anxiously awaited by Dr. specific complaints from gra'p hic while others, like the Collinses, felt George Boggs, superintendent/ presi- artists Floyd and Elaine Collins who that it did not. dent, and the library staff. have worked in the library on the first Currently, while a definite cause of Because several full-time employees floor since it was opened almost three the employees' complaints is being working in the library had filed years ago. While in the library, Floyd wears a pinpointed, an air purifier is in use complaints with library director Alexis Ciurczak of such symptoms as gas-mask-like respirator which his on the first floor. But more than likely the lab will "stuffy feelings," "mental fatigue" and doctor suggested, because he has defme the problem as an insufficient "irritation to eyes, ears and throat," developed allergic reactions and the Governing Board approved asthmatic symptoms only since work- intake of outside air, according to $13,000 to be used for an indoor air ing in the library, according to his wife Boggs. He added that this will be an expensive problem to fix. quality study of the library. Elaine. Although the tests were taken last At one time, Elaine also began "I don't know how we'll do it yet," spring, as of presstime, Boggs had not wearing a mask. However, Boggs said, he stated. He added that the college's since an air purifier has been·placed funds presently are "very low, lower At one time both graphic artists Floyd and Elaine Collins were received the results. In the meantime, Tetra Tech, an on the first floor of the library, she than is recommended." wearing gas-mask respirators to filter the library's air as they environmental engineering firm which has not been wearing her mask. He speculated that the college will worked. The school is currently waiting for the test results which Boggs said of the gas masks, "It probably ask the architects or builders will determine the cause of some of the full-time employees' tested the air quality, sent a letter regarding its finds to Bryant Guy, makes people uneasy." He added, "I'm of the library to pay for the necessary complaints. (Photo by Mike Goodman) director, purchasing. But the final concerned that it is uncomfortable work. (for them to wear) and that it is analysis has yet to be returned from the Brookhaven Institute in New York, disconcerting to the ones around where Tetra Tech sent the test. them, but their doctors feel that they The letter stated that "levels of (the Collinses) are sensitive." suspected pollutants are below detecTetra Tech's first report identified table levels" and that "the conclusions the graphics and darkroom areas as from our initital investigation com- a "separate. problem case." By Cyndie Claypool encompasses nine reservations in its Boggs explained that when Krichpleted a year ago had not been proven Boggs noted that if the fural report, perimeters. man was elected to the board slightly invalid." which is expected in the immediate Ralph Forquera was unanimously Boggs also noted that Forquera has over eight years ago, he wanted to The conclusions referred to sugfuture, indicates that the Collinses are voted to the Governing Board to fill experience working both on and ·for serve only eight years. However, gested that the symptoms the full-time sensitive to a specific chemical where the remaining 11 months left on Alan different boards. during Krichman 's term it was employees had complained of could they work, the conditions can be Krichni.an's second four-year term· at Besides his current jobs, Forquera decided to postpone the election of "easily fixed." a special session of the board Dec. 19. is a volunteer for several community new board members in order to But unfortunately, these graphic Forquera, a 37-year-old California services, such as being president of the ' diminsh costs by coinciding with the artists are· not the only employees, Committee for Urban Indian Concerns national and federal elections. Indian, was chosen from Mission which work in the library, with comand vice-president of Vista CommunA desire to spend more time with plaints. Ciurczak noted that many . among the 15 finalists after each was ity Clinic's board of directors .. his family, plus Escondido and FallinterViewed. According to superinother full-time employees, most of brook businesses were cited as the Sponsored by the ASG and the Forquera, who resides in Vista with reasons for Krichman's resignation whom work on the first floor, have also tendent/ president Dr. George Boggs, the process took six hours before the Student Health Services, there will be his wife and two .children, holds a which went into effect Dec. 1. filed complaints. She added that a Bloodmobile today from 9:30 a.m. Master in Public Health (1977) , Bachestudents and part-time employees do board made a fmal decision. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Union. Other recent changes in the governnot seem to be affected by any problem "He impressed the board as being lor of Science in health science and Each donor will receive a free San safety (1971) and an accounting/ ing board resulted from its yearly in the library's air quality. sincere and humane," said Boggs. ~I Diego Blood Bank t-shirt. business administration Associate of election of new · officers. Barbara "It's not unsafe to be in the library," think he'll be fme." All students, staff and their dependArts from a junior college (1968). · Hughes, last year's vice-president, Ciurczak stressed. "We don't want ents are eligible to use the Palomar Boggs also mentioned that ForquForquera was selected to replace replaced Mary Burke Trotta as prespeople to panic. If it (the air quality) College Blood Reserve Fund when was a problem to everyone, the library era, the current administrator of the Krichman who felt he had served his ident; Dr. Robert Dougherty was needed, at no cost. San Diego American Indian Health term for the community, according to _ elected vice-president, and Leon would have closed down." Why donate blood? Every seven · According to BoggS, who does not Center and part-time instructor at Boggs. Baradat was named secretary. minutes someone in San Diego County notice any problems with the air San Diego State University in the needs a blood transfusion. There is no American Indian Studies department substitute for blood. It has a life.span circulation, though his office is on the will add depth to the board because of orily 35 days. North County. resisecond floor of the·library, a four-day he is greatly involved with the Amer, dents currently need about 1500 pints "bake-out" occurred last year. During ican Indian, an important minority of blood each month. · this "bake-out" the heaters were raised group to Palomar College which
Forquera named to Governing Board
Blood Bank gives t-shirts to donors
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Class auditing possible for spring semester By Paulette Oberle
For the first time in Palomar's history, students will be able to audit classes beginning with the spring semester. ''The audit policy is intended to provide the means for a student to get a refresher course or to use it for personal interest," says Herman Lee, director of admissions and records. "Students can sit in on the class without the pressures to turn in assignments." On Nov. 5, 1985, the Administrative Council approved procedures for implementation of the class auditing policy. It was formulated as a result of administrative changes in the State Education Code. Lee cautions students that not only will no credit and no grade be given
A left turn into the school's student entrance resulted in a two-car crash between a Corvette and pick-up truck before Christmas vacation. ( Photo by Mike Goodml41 )
to auditing students, but also the college will not record audited classes on students' transcripts. In addition, students cannot change from audit to credit status halfway through the semester.
The two primary conditions to audit a class are space availablility and the instructor's permission. To audit a class, permission of the instructor must be obtained within the first week of the semester. Students will not be allowed to register for audit classes before the first day of classes. "First day of classes" refers to the actual first class meeting. Credit students have priority over auditors, and instructor discretion is required. For example, if a class closes after an auditor has been admitted, the auditor may be asked to leave in order to make room for credit students. An audit fee of $15 per unit will be assessed for students enrolled in five or less credit units. Students already registered for six or more units of credit will not be assessed an additional audit fee. However, if an auditing student drops below the six unit level, the audit charge will be required. No refunds of audit fees will be approved after the first two weeks of the semester.