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Student life leaders resign from Wesley By Melissa Boyd The Whetstone Dean of Students Mary Alice Ozechoski and Director of Student Activities Sarah Smith resigned from the college Sept. 10. College administrators would not comment on the reasons for their resignations, citing confidential personnel matters. “Mary Alice and Sarah resigned,” said Alan Russell, interim vice president for finance. “These are personnel matters and therefore, I can’t discuss them. I hope most people would agree that the relationship between Wesley and any employee – faculty, staff or student – should not be discussed publicly.” Both former Wesley employees did not respond to request for comment, however, both made public Facebook posts on Sept. 11 regarding their departure from Wesley. Ozechoski’s status stated, “Thank you Wesley students/ staff. I have loved being a part of your lives. Remember PC is personally caring.” The status had seven likes and six comments. Smith’s status said, “I am so thankful for all of the students, faculty and staff at Wesley. Every one of you has touched my life in some way and I am thankful for it. Good luck with the upcoming semester and whatever life’s journey may bring you ☺.” The status has 67 likes and one comment. While the resignations have not been officially explained, they come a week after a student employee reported her complaint to President William Johnston, alleging racial insensitivity in the Office of Student Life. Senior Bianca Bailey, a reporter on The Whetstone staff and resident assistant, said she made the complaints and contacted Smith via email to address these issues. “I said that some of the students didn’t feel comfortable, but that we were afraid to say anything because we were afraid to lose our jobs,” Bailey said. “She [Smith] replied to the email, apologizing, and I asked her if we could meet about it and she
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Mary Alice Ozechoski said OK. I emailed her back, but she never responded as to when the meeting could be.” Bailey said while she was emailing back and forth with Smith, she wrote an article about how to deal with racism in colleges today for www.examiner. com. The article stated, “Quietly deal with the non-believers. Racism still exists. It is very prevalent in the school that I attend, so I have learned how to shut down the doubters. It is as simple as proving them wrong.” Bailey said a fellow staff member told her that the Student Life Office felt the examiner.com article was misrepresenting the school, which could be grounds for termination from being a Residents Assistant. “I was told that I should write a reiteration email, explaining what I meant,” Bailey said. “I felt as though I was being told to apologize or change my stance, but it was the truth. So when I wrote the reiteration, I told them that I did in fact love it at Wesley, but that I had experienced
racism here. I also said that it bothered me that they didn’t seem to care about the racism or get down to the means to it, like why I felt that way.” In the reiteration, Bailey said she had overheard offensive comments including: the use of the term “CP time” (coloredpeople time), comments on complexion or hair of only black students, the denial of a Divine Nine organizations on campus because “black students were all on Pell Grants and could not afford the Divine Nine dues,” as well as other examples. After several times talking or emailing with Smith about her complaints, Bailey went to Johnston, who directed her to Russell for an investigation and then involved lawyers. “For an entire week, I had walked around telling all of the administration my story,” Bailey said. “I missed classes because I was having meetings and typing up claims for previous alumni. I was still afraid that nothing would happen and I would lose my job, and I don’t want to quit being an R.A.” Johnston would not discuss specific complaints but did address racism generally. “Racism is an unfortunate and painful reality of life in the U.S. and on campuses everywhere,” he said. “I suspect Wesley is not immune. Even so, racial problems, regardless of where they arise, cannot and will not be ignored or tolerated. The Office of Student Life is a focal point of contact between students and the college so issues of race undoubtedly come up. Commenting on anything specific about Mary Alice, Sarah or anyone else would be either a personnel matter or covered by FERPA.” FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, is a Federal law that prohibits educational institutions that receive federal funding from disclosing most records where students are identified. However, other non-white students have said they have never experienced racism in the
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“There are no consequences for a player who talks to the media... please reinforce that with all your players” By Benjamin E. Lykens The Whetstone Athletic Director Mike Drass media,” Drass wrote in the email. said the rule prohibiting athletes “Your players can too...we would from talking to members of the just like to suggest to media that media, including The Whetstone, it be before practice or after the without prior approval was 10 minute cooling off period simply a misun- “I think that being able to after a game.” derstanding. The “Sports talk to the media helps “I think there Information” sheet people understand what is was a misconcep- going on with us, what is distributed by tion of what we Kramer reads: “ALL going on in our heads.” were trying to do,” -Freshman fullback and interview requests Drass said. “Ste- tight end John Upchurch including student, ven (Kramer) is local or national methe facilitator, not dia, for Wesley Colthe gatekeeper. I want the media lege student-athletes or coaches, to have a positive experience must be made through Steven when they deal with Wesley.” Kramer, Director of Sports InforDrass sent an email to Wesley’s mation….” coaches clarifying the rule. Faculty and staff involved in “You can certainly talk to the the dilemma were happy to hear From: Drass, Michael Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:06 PM To: Athletic Coaches Cc: Phillips, Dr. Raymond; Dwyer, Dr. Patricia M. Subject: Hi Everyone, I will update the staff on our Media Policy during our byeweek..but please remember that Steven is a facilitator for the media he is not the gate keeper who decides if you can talk with media (anyone can talk with media). You can certainly talk to the media. Your players can too...we would just like to suggest to media that it be before practice or after the 10 minute cooling off period after a game. There are no consequences for a player who talks to the media...please reinforce that with all your players. Michael P. Drass Director of Athletics Head Football Coach
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Wesley welcomes new Student Life Dean By Melissa Boyd The Whetstone Due to the resignation of Mary Alice Ozechoski, Colleen Di Raddo will be taking the role of interim dean until a permanent dean of students has been found. Bryan Zarou, president of Student Government Association (SGA), emailed students a statement regarding Di Raddo. It read, “As the news from our President is made public, the Student Government Association urges it students to move forward and continue the great work that you all are doing! As new leadership takes charge in our Student Affairs Office the Student Government Association is looking forward to continuing the relationship and working diligently to ensure the mission of the College. The SGA is looking forward to working with Dr. Colleen Di Raddo. SGA will continue business as usual. Please join us on Mondays at Noon in CC206 for our SGA Congress Meetings!” Due to the passing of her father, Di Raddo was unable to comment by the requested deadline. However, President William Johnston said he is confident that Di Raddo is an appropriate fit for the position at Wesley. “Dr. Di Raddo has a wealth of experience in higher education and direct experience in Student Affairs,” he said. “Her past experience includes working in Student Activities and Residence Life.” He said Di Raddo would continue to support the college mission for the Office of Student Affairs, which states the office will, “Provide all students with a challenging and supportive college community that encourages responsible choices, fosters intellectual growth, and enhances personal development at Wesley and in the world.” As part of the change, Johnston said the heads of security, counseling and health services will stop reporting to the Dean. Walt Beaupre, chief of security, will begin reporting to Chief Financial Officer Alan Russell while Director of Counseling Services Ann Rogge and Director of Student Health Services Jill Maser will report to Patricia Dwyer, vice president of academic affairs. Johnston said the reason for this change is so that Di Raddo can focus more on student life and affairs. “We do not know if this will be the long time or an interim structure, but those staff members will continue to work very closely with OSA,” he said. “With the leadership of Dr. Di Raddo, the department is working together to ensure that planned activities are implemented. Dr. Di Raddo will make plans for addressing future student activities. It is too early to know how the structure for this area will develop.” Anthony Armstrong, professor of political science, hopes for additional changes in the Office of Student Life. “I want to create a student
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Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Dwyer and the new Interim Dean Colleen Di Raddo take part in the community service project in 2010 awareness that students have to speak up,” he said. “We need to get students engaged in this and support this.” After Johnston’s invitation for suggestions of change, Armstrong created a document outlining all of the new changes he hopes to implement, he said. Those changes include more student empowerment on campus, students being aware of how to voice their concerns, complaints and feedback, and to improve the social and cultural life on campus. Armstrong said he sent the document to Johnston and Dwyer on Sept. 14. Armstrong wants SGA to make all funding decisions without Student Life interference, wants students to have greater control of their activities and is asking the college to adopt a Declaration of Student Rights. “Of course, student organization rights must also be clarified so SGA exec boards stay in the bounds of legal limits, fairness, and propriety,” the document reads. Armstrong said one of the strongest points of the document is for students to know how to voice their concerns or complaints. “Part of the problem in Student Life is that students seem to be afraid of talking about their complaints,” he said. “This way, students have someone to talk to and then more people will be held accountable for any actions made or complaints made.” Part of voicing concerns is the utilization of media outlets, such as The Whetstone, WXStream Radio and WCTC television. “Students shouldn’t be afraid of voicing their opinions,” Armstrong said. “It could be a forum, a debate on our television channel or a guest speaker on the radio. We’re going to create an extra awareness so that students can speak freely without fear.” Armstrong also wants to elect or appoint an ombudsman, who students could go to with confidential complaints or concerns. The ombudsman would not make decisions about the complaints, but would make a report of each complaint, take out the students’ names and send the reports to Johnston. “Then Johnston is aware of the
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issues and can notice if there are patterns,” Armstrong said. “It’s someone safe to talk to and just an extra avenue for students so they can express themselves and feel safe.” Armstrong said the document was created after the resignations of the previous Student Life employees, so Di Raddo, Dwyer, and Johnston will be the first to potentially implement the changes. The proposal also calls for more social events on campus. It states, “Students complain that social events such as parties, dances, shows, and even forums have been severely constricted or forbidden during the past few years. We should find ways of dealing with troublemakers without punishing everyone else.” Armstrong said he believes the campus needs to have more activities to keep students engaged on campus, while being productive and having a good time. “Rather than placing blame, we want to make change,” he said. “We should encourage students to feel free to make social venues on campus, like dances or fairs. We have to allow socialization because it’s a part of college. It would hopefully change the attitude students have of Wesley.” Director of Residence Life Kevin Hansbury said that he is excited to work with Di Raddo. “Dr. Di Raddo and I have a worked and collaborated on a number of projects in the past, and I look forward to working directly for her,” he said. “She brings a wide array of experience to our area. I have a number of new ideas and projects and, with Dr. Di Raddo’s guidance and support, I expect to see these come to fruition.” Hansbury said that he believes Di Raddo will add a strong leadership to the Student Life Office, adding that his office is helping to support her and the search for a new Director of Student Activities because of Sarah Smith’s resignation. “Our team members are all pitching in to help,” he said. “We have a very talented staff, including our Resident Directors, who are all stepping up and doing an amazing job. Our staff is all about serving students and working with students to help provide them with fun and meaningful experiences.”
Cont. from STUDENT LIFE, page 1 Student Life Office by any of the student workers or full-time employees. “As for the racism issue in the office, I have never experienced it,” said sophomore Laura Vargas. “Mary Alice and Sarah Smith knew I did my job and did it well and spoke to me, assigning me tasks and not racially discriminating against me.” Vargas said that she had always felt the environment in the Student Life Office was positive. “As a former student assistant to the Student Life Office, the office was always happy, especially when we found out about
Amanda Kinkade’s pregnancy,” she said. (Amanda Kinkade is the former oordinator of Intramural Sports & Recreation.) “You could always hear Sarah laughing and Mary Alice was pleasant even in stressful situations.” Johnston said that although he is confident in Di Raddo’s abilities to fulfill this position at Wesley, students should remember the impact the Ozechoski and Smith made on Wesley. “They’ve done great things for Wesley and I would hope people would thank them for all that they’ve done,” he said.
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Students react to Student Life resignations By Melissa Boyd and Lamesha Green The Whetstone After a weekend at Camp Saginaw where freshmen and student leaders formed close relationships with Director of Student Activities Sarah Smith and Dean of Students Mary Alice Ozechoski, both Wesley employees officially resigned. Students who went on that leadership retreat said they felt especially confused and upset. “Personally, I found it almost insulting because we weren’t given a reason,” said sophomore Jessica DeChamplain. “We were just sent out an email and, seeing that the offices were being cleaned out the next day, still nobody had given out any explanations. It was hard and just insulting.” DeChamplain said she was at Camp Saginaw and felt especially close to Ozechoski. “Mary Alice had just told us her story about how she became dean of students at Wesley during the Camp Saginaw Leadership Retreat,” she said. “We all felt connected to her Saturday and then on Monday, she’s leaving campus.” Other students at the leadership retreat felt the same way about Ozechoski. “I was really disappointed because it was right after camp, and after spending that Saturday with her [Mary Alice],” sophomore Laura Vargas said. “I felt like I
The office of student affairs could have more of a connection and I was just sent an email without an explanation.” Both students posted Facebook statuses that regarded their feelings about the employees resigning, but Vargas’ status received feedback. Vargas’ Facebook status read, “Seriously, though, Wesley? Like you’re gonna take away two of the people that make Wesley worth staying for the reason why Wesley is home. The reason half
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the students are even at Wesley because of them. The one person I looked up to the most outta all of them here is Mary Alice and I’ve worked with Sarah and they are really amazing people I don’t care what’s going on. I want them here at Wesley.” Five people liked it and there were eight comments, asking if Vargas knew why the faculty left and were disappointed to see them resign. However, not all Wesley students were disappointed in their
resignations. Junior Derek Mulholland made a post via Twitter on Sept. 11, stating, “The dean of students quit today. Turn up Wesley!” He said he sent the tweet because, prior to coming to Wesley, he had heard from other Wesley student that there were more activities on and off campus. “The Dean made the rules so much stricter and everyone was afraid to do anything,” he said. “I’m optimistic that more activities on or off campus might happen because she’s gone.” Mulholland received three retweets (those who shared his post) and one favorited it (showing the student’s agreement). He also received one negative comment from a current student. The negative response stated, “Who else had done stuff like that, for real, half the kids that are here wouldn’t be here without her [Ozechoski].” That student, with the Twitter name listed as Nani Mari, also tweeted a general statement, saying, “F___ the people who don’t know her story. You guys don’t know how much she’s done for me or for us as students.” The other students on Twitter who responded to Mulholland’s tweet all expressed agreement. Students say they just want the record to be set straight regarding the rumors for their resigna-
tions. “I feel as though Wesley faculty did not tell its students enough about what really happened,” said sophomore Chantz Mckeller. “As for the rumor about MaryAlice being fired due to claims about racism, that’s false because I personally don’t fall victim to it here at Wesley College. I am not happy they resigned or got terminated because it hasn’t been made aware to students what really happened.” Senior Jamie Stokes feels Smith and Ozechoski’s departure shouldn’t have any effect on students. “I honestly don’t care anymore at this point,” she said. “If Sarah and Mary-Alice spent money we pay in our student activity fee that’s included in our tuition, it’s not like students will get it back.” Sophomore Cory Brown works in the office of student life with both Smith and Ozechoski and did not see this coming. “I was shocked about the whole situation,” he said. “I was an orientation leader over the summer so I began to know them both personally and professionally.”
Q&A with Spanish Professor Martinez Sotelo By Orlando Rodriguez The Whetstone Contributor Orlando Rodriguez: How long have you been teaching? Dr. Abigail Martinez Sotelo: I have been teaching since 1998, which makes it 14 years. OR: How have you changed your style since you started teaching? AMS: Well, I started off teaching in Mexico at a high school. I taught classes like literature and writing. Now I just teach all Spanish courses. OR: What have you taught at Wesley College and what are you currently teaching. AMS: I have taught all levels of Spanish except for 100 at Wesley. I am currently teaching 101 and Spanish conversation which is a level 200 course. OR: What rewards do you per-
sonally get from teaching? AMS: When my students really learn how to speak Spanish and enjoy the differences between the Spanish community and the American community. OR: Where did you go to school and what was your major? AMS: I went to school in Mexico for my BA. It is in Spanish literature. And I got my Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. OR: What drew you to this field? AMS: I always wanted to follow my mother’s footstep but not on a high school level but at a university. OR: What was your worst or most interesting job as a student? AMS: I was an assistant for the
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Professor Martinez Sotelo leaves her classroom and makes her way to her office on the fourth floor of College Center basic language director. OR: Where were you born and raised? AMS: I was born and raised in
the north of Mexico. AMS: I like reading and going OR: What is your favorite to the Movies with my son. It movie? makes me happy. AMS: One of my favorite movOR: What are you most pasies is called “Pan’s Labyrinth.” It sionate about in life? is by a MexiAMS: I am can director. The rewards of teachingvery passionate OR: Faabout my son. “When my students really learn vorite book, how to speak Spanish and enjoy I want to set an poem or the differences betwen the Span- great example screen play? ish community and the American not only in AMS: my profession community” My favorbut most and ite book is foremost as a “Don Quixote” de la Mancha by mother. Especially in the world Miguel de Cervantes. we live in today. I want my son OR: What is your favorite to know that there is more to this music or artist? world than riches and fame. AMS: I really like Nirvana. Kirko Ban is my favorite. OR: what are your favorite pastimes and hobbies?
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Wesley’s First Couple: Susan & William Johnston By Lamesha Green The Whetstone She was born to do this. Since the age of two, Susan Johnston has always considered herself an artist. “I don’t remember ever not being an artist,” Johnston said. “Art has always been important to me and it’s a wonderful opportunity to express yourself.” Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Johnston graduated from Westminster College in Wilmington, Pa., with a B.A. degree in arts education. She taught art for 15 years in Ohio and West Virginia. She also drew illustrations for HousePlant Magazine in the early 1990s. “You never know when hard work is going to pay off,” she said. “For me, art has been a wonderful way to make a life. I can be alone, but not lonely because I have work to do.” When her husband, Dr. William Johnston, of 38 years became president of Wesley College in 2008, Susan Johnston put her career on hold and moved to Delaware. “There were times where I left a job for my family and to advance my husband’s opportunities,” she said. “I am very fortunate as an artist. There are a lot of opportunities for me to develop my own art work.” After the move, Johnston’s focus returned to art. “My art work balances out to keep my life on an equilibrium,” she said. “It’s a good friend that has led me to amazing opportunities.” Johnston has been painting for more than 40 years and has been involved in several projects, including the downtown historic preservation program, and is a member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society, and the interna-
tional organization Journees de Peintures. Johnston’s watercolor paintings have won awards in regional and national shows. A piece of blank paper provides an artist with a way to express herself, she said. “Each painting is different. Some paintings I’ve
By Benjamin E. Lykens The Whetstone For Dr. William N. Johnston, there has never been a separation of church and state. He said he combines the work of his father, a Presbyterian minister, and his mother, a teacher, in his role as president of Wesley College.
He views his job from both an educational and spiritual perspective. He said he hopes that every student who comes to Wesley leaves with a degree but also with a relationship with God. “Dr. Johnston strikes me as someone who is generally concerned about the students as a whole person,” said Erica Brown, former director of spiritual life and community engagement. “When he stops and says hello to student, it’s coming from a genuine place.” He also said he views himself more as a servant to his students than an authority figure.
“A president needs to be a leader but also a servant to all his constituents,” Johnston said. Johnston, 62, was born the third of six children near Pittsburgh, the only boy. “Growing up with my family we developed great relationships,” he said. “We were and continue to be very close.” Johnston, at an early age, was active in his church, doing many food and clothing drives. Johnston also worked on a farm that belonged to two of his aunts, bailing hay and cutting grass for them. He received no money in return. “I found great satisfaction in assisting others and putting them before oneself,” he said. Johnston said that one instance in particular opened his eyes: when he was an exchange student in Holland. “It helped me understand and appreciate the larger world and gave me an awareness of people living in poverty,” he said. Johnston said he learned the importance of getting an education from his mother. “I’ve always been proud that on the salaries my parents were making they were able to somehow send us all to college,” he said. Before he became the president of Wesley in 2008, Johnston worked at several different colleges, holding various titles, including associate vice president for development, vice president of institutional advancement, and president at Iowa Wesleyan College. Johnston said his peers noticed that he possessed qualities that made him an ideal candidate for becoming a president. “I have a dedication to these
types of colleges,” he said of traditionally Christian-based schools. “You have to keep your priorities straight and my priority is the students and faculty. They are the reason we keep working.” Johnston said that he likes to live by the ideals behind one of his favorite quotes – “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you’re not worried about who gets the credit.” Johnston said he also lives his life through his strong relationship with “my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” which, he said, led him to serve others. “People have said my interest in people is authentic and not just surface level,” he said. Johnston recently moved his office from the third floor of College Center to a separate house down the street from the college. He said that he did this so that financial aid will become more easily accessible. The only problem he has with the move, he said, is less contact with the students. Johnston is also known around Wesley’s campus for his bow ties. About 25 years ago, while working at another college, Johnston received a bow tie as a gift. He wore the bow tie for a week straight. “I quit wearing the bow ties and students said that they liked them and didn’t even recognize me,” he said. “I’ve been wearing them ever since.” Debbie Windett, women’s lacrosse coach, said that Dr. Johnston and his wife have been nothing but supportive to her and her team. “This is my third year here and I have found him and his wife to be super supportive to the kids.”
the rule was changed. “I think it’s good,” Wingate said. “I thought it was a stupid rule because they were treating athletes like they were special. They are no different than any other student.” Sophomore linebacker, Joe Egan said that wasn’t aware of
the rule in the first place. “It doesn’t change my opinion because I don’t ever have a reason to talk to the press anyway,” he said. Freshman fullback and tight end John Upchurch said he likes the media and welcomes the opportunity to be able to speak his
mind. “I’m all right with it,” Upchurch said. “I never had any press in high school. I think that being able to talk to the media helps people understand what is going on with us, what is going on in our heads.”
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sold and some represent different chapters in my life.” Ellen Coleman, President Johnston’s assistant, said she had no interest in watercolor art until she saw Johnston’s paintings. “However, when I saw several paintings displayed in President Johnston’s office, I immediately liked them and then found out they were done by Mrs. Johnston,” she said “Mrs. Johnston is a very talented artist and I’m grateful that I have two of her paintings hanging in my office.”
Cont. from ATHLETES, page 1 of the email. “The email from coach Drass has clarified the rule and I am happy with his statement,” said Dr. Tony Armstrong, a political science professor, who said that freedom of speech for students is one the college’s most important rights.
Others said they were most pleased with the final sentences: “There are no consequences for a player who talks to the media... please reinforce that with all your players.” Sophomore Kailyn Wingate is friends with a lot of athletes and said she was happy for them that
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