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Volume 39 No. 16
A Publication for the Associated Students
Tuesday, AprilS, 1986
San Marcos, CA
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New chancellor dedicates center By Cyndie Claypool
Dr. Joshua L. Smith, Chancellor of California's Community Colleges, spoke to Associated Stu-
dent Government members after the Student Services Center dedication March 19. (Photo by Mike Goodman )
Bill cuts student benefits By Robert Kidder
Gramm-Rudman has already struck Educational benefits for Vietnam era vets and dependents have just been cut by 8.7 percent. In addition, veterans' vocational rehabilitation stipends (federal, not state) have been reduced 13.1 percent. This amounts to a cut of $33 per month for single veterans covered under Chapters .34 and 35, and $41 per month for singles under Chapter 31. And there will be no more advance payments after these cuts. The reductions are in effect as of March 1 this year and continuing through Sept. 31. Spokesmen for the Federal Government and the Veterans' Administration claim that these cuts will be temporary, and benefits should be restored to normal after the end of the fiscal year - "with controls." Judith Duncan, Veteran's Services supervisor for the college, says the bill is being challenged in the Supreme Court. "The cuts can be reversed with
pressure from the students affected." She urges all involved to write letters of"displeasure" to government officials who are capable of having this bill reversed in the Supreme Court. Following are names and addresses that people can write to regarding this issue: President Ronald Reagan, The White House, Washington, D.C. 20500; The Honorable Thomas Daschle, Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2455, Washington, D.C. 20515; The Honorable Pete Wilson, Hart Senate Office Building, SH 720, Washington, D.C. 20510; House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Sonny Montgomery, Rayburn House Office Building, SH 112, Washington, D.C. 20510; and the Honorable Eugene Chappie, Longworth House Office Building, SH 720, Washington, D.C. 20515. The Gram-Rudman Act is one of the Reagan administration's devices to balance the nation's budget. This bill could eventually effect a total of 300,000 persons within the federal government, said Duncan. "Military personnel will feel the
Faculty members volunteer to contact absent students By Paulette Oberle
"We are concerned about students' success," says Stan Levy, "and to be successful, students need to be in class." Levy, director of reading services, and Dr. Brenda Montiel, music instructor, are coordinators of the pilot program, Phoning for Student Retention (PSR). Currently over 60 members of the instructional staff have volunteered to participate in the experiment to help students stay in class. Instructors either call their own students or call the names of absent students into the PSR desk in the Student Services Center. The desk is staffed by eight instructors who have excellent communication skills, says Levy. Montiel says that the criteria for calling is "when a student misses two or more consecutive classes, or when appropriate." Levy says the intent of the calls to students is to convey a "personal, we care message." Montiel notes that the call gives students an opportunity to discuss barriers that are keeping them
pinch throughout all branches of the services," she said. "We are already seeing many small areas of erosion in the fields of veterans' health care, home loans, etc.," Duncan added. She also pointed out that the VA has had a hiring freeze in effect for the past five years. "Our staff is down to 'bare bones' as a result of this freeze, but we are still able to handle any situation that may arise for our veteran students," Duncan asserted. "However, we are a bit apprehensive about what will come in the future concerning veterans' affairs. So far there has been very little publicity about these cutbacks," she said. Duncan recommends immediate reaction by students affected, as the cuts will be reflected in checks received on April 1. And, if possible, copies of letters should be submitted to the college Office of Veterans' Affairs in the student services center.
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Dr. Joshua L. Smith, chancellor of California Community Colleges, dedicated the new Student Services Center March 19. Smith, donning a Circle K button which marked his contribution to the club's Project P, spoke to the crowd assembled outside the refurbished building, once the old library. The newly appointed chancellor acknowledged the importance of student services and Palomar's "onestop center" which would take some of the pressure and worries off students, enabling them to be more receptive to the teacher. "The most important act that takes place is that act which occurs in the exchange of two minds - a teacher and a receptive student. It's extremely important that we can see a building that will help," he said. Smith began speaking of the importance of community colleges which allow any student to further his or her education. "Without restriction of admission, (students) can go on to become a productive part of society." Dr. Ken Burns, vice president of student affairs, followed up Smith by saying, "The final analysis is the real heart of education, to help students learn. "Students are our very reason for existence. Student Services Center will help students achieve, learn, grow." Before the actual ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dr. George Boggs, Palomar president/ superintendent, presented Smith with a blue and white, vinyl Palomar College jacket. The group then moved around to the front of the building, facing the visitor/ staff parking lot, to watch Boggs and Smith cut the red ribbon. Before Smith had officially dedicated the center, several others had spoken. Boggs had stressed the importance of the services which the 15,000 square foot building provides. The services now housed under one roof are: counseling and guidance; admissions and records; veterans education; fmancial aid; student job placement; and the career center. Some administrative offices and a board room are
also located in the building. President of the Board of Trustees Barbara Hughes, had also addressed the audience. "This is not a celebration of a building," she said, "but a celebration of an institution. Student services are important ... a wonderful asset for a college.
Lottery funds give Palom-ar $469,000 By Cyndie Claypool
$469,699, generated from the California state lottery, has been received by Palomar College, according to business manager Mike Gregoryk. Only $360,000 had already been allocated into the budget. However, when the funds fmally arrived in February, the total exceeded the anticipated amount. Because of the extra income from the lottery, Gregoryk said that in the future the money will help many areas, especially salary increases, corporate costs and buildings and grounds. The remaining $109,000 over the allocated amount will probably be used to hire more part-time instructors, he added. This will allow more classes to be offered to students. Although the next quarterly segment from the lottery is slated for May, the exact date and amount is undetermined. Gregoryk noted that the next installation may be lower as lottery sales are down 20 percent. He commented, "The lottery was an excellent way to help education" and will help Palomar's funds which have been reportedly low. For every $100 million of sales generated, Palomar will receive $6.16 per Average Daily Attendance, which is about 9,000. Of all the proceeds from the lottery sales, 34 percent is slated for public schools, six percent for overhead costs and 50 percent for prizes.
Workshops set at Mt. Carmel By Farrah Golshan
Six non-credit personal development workshops will be offered April 12 at Mt. Carmel High School in Penasquitos. "Biofeedback Stress Management," out of school. scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30p.m., will Although reasons for student absen- ¡ address the ever-present aspect of lifeces run the gamut from family to stress. According to instructor Bartransportation and child care prob- bara Ginner, "It can be minor everyday lems, the most frequently mentioned irritants or major stresses of divorce, reasons have been illness and work loss, or life changes, but it is with us related problems. as a daily phenomenon. Correctly Instructors help students return to channeled, it adds spice to our lives; school by suggesting appropriate mishandled or denied, it debilitates campus services to deal with their and kills." personal situation. Participants will be instructed in Student reaction to being phoned awareness skills, relaxation techby their own or another instructor has niques, cognitive restructuring and been positive. Levy says that he and breathing exercises. A registration fee the staff have been pleasantly surof $15 is required. prised that students rarely if ever have "Insomnia," with Chris Chase and a "butt-out-of-my-life reaction." Stu- David Gross, M.D., is scheduled for 9 dents are usually amazed that somea.m. to noon and will present behavone is concerned. ioral recommendations that can help A recent survey shows that over half those who suffer from poor sleep of the students phoned have returned : achieve more restful, refreshing sleep. to class. Participants will learn how sleep Since this is a pilot program, in two relates to daily activities, with the months Levy will send a survey to all intent of gaining more peace and students who have been phoned to get tranquility. A $5 per person registratheir response to being called. tion fee is required. The PSR program was first sug"Parapsychology," offering an undergested at a faculty meeting by Dr. standing of how paranormal or metaTheodore Kilman, vice president of physical events happen, will be led by instruction. Carmela Carollo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Topics to be included are: clairvoyance, telepathy, color psychology, the human aura, pyramids, levitation, mind over matter, dreams, divining techniques and conscious personal transformations. Registration is $7 per person. "Reading, Memory, Test-Taking," from 9 to 11 a.m., will acquaint individuals with ways to improve memory and reading skills and testtaking tips. Techniques will be presented that will enable participants to benefit academically, socially and
Qualifying students can vie for ASG positions Executive elections for the Associated Student Government will take place on May 5, 6, 7, and 8. A president, vice president and treasurer will be chosen at this time. To qualify to run, a student must carry six units, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and plan to spend a minimum of three hours a week on school business. Interested students must also gather 350 student signatures and attend a candidates' meeting. Election packets, are available in R30 and must be back in by 4:00 p.m. on April 9. For more information call Marilyn Lunde at Ext. 2594.
professionally. According to instructor Stan Levy, students who can't keep up with assignments, forget what they've read, or fall asleep between the lines should plan on attending this seminar. A $5 registration fee is required. "Child Abuse: A Need to Know" is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with instructor Margie Ruzich. Five categories of abuse and behavior and physical indicators will be discussed, as well as recognition signals and methods of prevention. The $8 per person registration fee includes course materials. If you have ever asked yourself what you could do to increase your effectiveness in dealing with stressful situations within your family, then "Choices and Challenges for Children and Parents" is for you. Workshop participants will explore what creates stress for parents and examine their responses to it, as well as their children's. Instructor Candice Ketterman will demonstrate preventive measures for the young child and relaxation techniques. Comfortable clothing is recommended and a $6 per person fee is required. Pre-registration for all non-credit semiars is suggested. For more information, contact the Palomar Mt. Carmel Satellite Center, 484-3890, Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 10 p.m., or call Ext. 2155.