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Volume 2, No. 4 GSU L�NDSC�PES August 27, 1982 A Publication of the Office of University Relations, Governors State University, Park Forest South, ll 60466

GSU Admission Rate Up

Governors State University, an upper pamphlets with area community level educational Institution, Is colleges, '2 Step' recruitment attracting and admitting an Increasing brochures and a growing number of number of new students this year. In Academic Information pamphlets an Interview with Richard S. Pride, which contain In-depth data on specific ( director of Admissions and Student programs. The latter are sent to all Recruitment, Landscapes learned that prospective students upon request and there Is reason to be optimistic about to target audiences through direct the enrollment future at GSU, mail." Also, Pride credits an aggressive especially new degree-seeking student program of follow-up procedures which enrollments. includes a large number of direct "Compared to 1981 at the same time mailings and the GSU Student the general admission total, graduates Ambassador Program. The results of and undergraduates, is up in all the recent student recruitment colleges so far," Pride asserted. "Phonathon" have shown that many students did not realize that their The largest gain in admissions is applications were not complete. The shown in SHP, with a 140% total mailings and telephone calls helped increase. Pride attributes this startling them to understand what additional rise primarily to the recent steps they had to take to enroll for the accreditation of the School's nursing Fall Trimester. The majority of those Richard S. Pride program by the National League for contacted were interested in admission Nursing (NLN). and indicated they would send the Pride concludes with the statistics necessary credentials. CBPA is next with an 80% increase in which show that, overall, 997 new undergraduates admitted, and 31% Other reasons, Pride believes, include degree- and special non-degree seeking graduates, which amounts to a 56% the stress that has been placed on students were admitted as of August increase in admissions for the College. publicity emanating from the University 15. As of that time last year only 589 CHLD has a 56% gain, with CAS to the communities it serves urging had been admitted. If the trend having a total of a 24% growth in prospective students to apply earlier; continues, he believes that by the time undergraduate and graduate the improved application processing the "file freeze" on enrollments takes admissions over last year. Additionally, program which has made it easier to place in the middle of October, GSU the BOG degree program shows a process applications; and a marked can expect a watershed year at the 163% increase in undergraduates Increase in the speed with which University as far as the admission of enrolled. information, applications and collegial degree-seeking students Is concerned. "Among the reasons," Pride states, referrals are completed. These and "for these encouraging figures are a other measures have made possible an systematic recruiting program which annual new student enrollment includes the continued development of conversion rate of 60 to 70% of all '2 + 2' articulation agreements and applicants admitted. 2/GSU LANDSCAPES

CBPA Launches Professional Development Series ( Starting on September 14, the College The next seminar is on "Time of Business and Public Administration Management," scheduled for (BPA) of GSU will offer a series of 12 September 24 from 8:30 am to 12:30 p, low-cost professional development at GSU. Leader Ralph Haug will cover seminars in what Dean Robert Milam such topics as how to decide what describes as the most ambitious really is important; prioritizing; the art community-oriented project in the of saying "no," and other aspects of college's history. making more effective use of time. The noncredit workshops are designed Haug (BPA), is accredited by the for men and women in business, American Society of Personnel industry and nonprofit organizations Administration. He has extensive who want to learn about the latest experience conducting training techniques and methods in their programs for Lewis University and the particular fields. Each seminar will American Dental Association. cover a specific area of expertise. Subjects of subsequent seminars will Instructors will be both GSU faculty include various aspects of small members and visiting lecturers who are business management, real estate, recognized as experts in their quality control, microcomputers, respective fields. Ten sessions will be exporting, stress, business writing and all·day affairs, and the other two middle management. Milam says that morning only. They will be held at GSU Robert L. Milam any of these seminars can be or the Harvey Holiday Inn. conducted at other sites and times by "While these seminars are open to The first seminar will be "Motivation: special arrangements. anyone from Greater Chicago and Getting Results Through People," on Space is limited. Early registration Is beyond, we believe they will fulfill the Tuesday, September 14 from 8:30 am to advised. Information about specific needs especially of many people in our 4:30 pm at Holiday Inn. Jeffrey S. seminars may be obtained by writing or southern suburban region for Kaiser, (HLD), will be the leader. He telephoning Peg Donohue, Special convenient professional development will investigate many of the specific Programs and Continuing Education opportunities at reasonable cost," conditions which current behavioral (32) 534-5000, extension 2549. Milam declares. The fees run from $65 science indicates must be maintained to $130, and there is a 10% discount in the work setting If motivation and for organizations sending three or more performance are to be increased. participants. Teenage Alcoholism Course Scheduled by GSU Stress/Burnout Jewish Women Offer GSU at Daley CC Seminar for Scholarship To give teachers and administrators a better insight into the growing problem Educators The Women's Resource Center at GSU of teenage alcohol use, GSU is is seeking and screening applicants for scheduling a course entitled A special four-day workshop for school a $250 college scholarship being "Adolescents, Alcohol and Abuse: A teachers and administrators concerned offered for the 1982-83 academic year Workshop for School Personnel" to be about the effects of stress and burnout by the National Council of Jewish held at Daley Community College, 7500 on themselves, their students, and women, South Cook Section. s. Pulaski Road., Chicago. Classes will their jobs will be offered by GSU on To be eligible, an applicant must be a meet Monday evenings from 6:00- September 17, 18, 24 and 25. woman from the southern suburbs, at 10:00pm from September 13 through Jeffrey S. Kaiser, (HLD) will lead least 25 years old, who has been out of November 1. The overlying concern will discussions about the internal and school for at least five years. She must be what the school's responsibility is external sources of stress and intend to work toward a degree or in helping adolescent users. methods for reducing those stresses. certification in a university of her Participants may earn two hours of He will explore with the participants choice. Financial need will be a further graduate credit, but must have a such topics as the differences between consideration. bachelor's or master's degree from an pressure and stress, physical and Applications may be obtained from the accredited college or university. emotional stress, factors influencing Council of Jewish Women, 105 Wilson, stress in subordinates, and how to For registration information, contact Park Forest, Illinois 60466. Completed keep stress levels at a manageable Sharon Green, 534-5000, extension applications should be received by the level. 2121. Women's Resource Center at GSU by The two-weekend course is available September 1. Harriet Gross (CAS), for two hours of undergraduate or spokeswoman for the Center, explains A UNIVERSITY RELATIONS PUBLICATION If graduate credit or as a noncredit that should the winner choose GSU, Director, Unlweralty Relatlona: William H. Dodd seminar. the award will be made in time to apply Director, Unlweralty Publlcatlona: Joen B. Lew/a I\... Publlcatlona Editor: Betty A. Kott For further information, contact Peg to Fall Trimester fees during late Donohue at extension 2549. registration ending September 8. GSU LANDSCAPES/3

Local Television to Psychodrama Authority to Lead GSU Workshop Air College Courses From GSU

GSU Is offering seven college courses for credit over cable television in about 90 communities this fall throughout the greater Chicago area. Some of the courses will also be carried by PBS Channel 11 in Chicago and Channel 50 in St. John, Indiana.

The first group of three courses will begin airing between August 28 and September 1. The second group of four will start between September 19 and October 1. Most of the instruction will take place through the televised courses. However, students will be required to come to the University for orientation near the beginning of each course and for periodic Zerka Moreno, shown here, a leading teacher and researcher of psychodrama, will conduct a workshop on the subject at GSU. The seminar, designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, examination/discussion sessions. social workers, nurses, clergy and teachers Is also open to those unfamiliar with Participating stations and cable psychodrama and who wish to use It In their work. For more Information on the workshop, companies include Cablevlsion, which takes place on Friday, September 24 In Engbretson Hall, contact Mark Payne, 2121. Continental, Cox Cable, Joyce Cable, extension Kankakee Cable, Manhattan Cable, Metrovlslon, Multimedia, WCAE GSU Alcoholism Seminars Channel 50 and WTTW Channel 11. Various aspects of the problem of Students missing any of the televised alcoholism at the personal, family and class sessions may view them at the education credit for these seminars, business level will be examined in four GSU Library. Some of the courses will also. seminars scheduled by faculty of the also be available at the Kankakee Current GSU students may register for alcoholism sciences major at GSU Community College and Joliet Junior seminars during regular registration during the Fall Trimester. College libraries. periods for the Fall Trimester. Others While each seminar Is available for For specific time schedules, TV should register by mail at least one college credit, participants may also outlets, registration fees and other week prior to each workshop. attend on a non-credit basis. Information, contact Joyce Newman In For further information, call Sharon the Office of Special Programs, Leading off the series Is an all day Green, extension 2121. extension 2121. session Friday, 9 am to 5 pm September 10, entitled "Alcoholism, GSU Offers Courses for Grief and Recovery." It will be centered Free Motorcycle Safety on the dynamics of grief and the loss Area Teachers Classes of experiences of both the active and recovering alcoholic and his family Alsip-Oak Lawn area teachers will have GSU Is repeating the free evening and/or counselor. Similarities of grief several opportunities to take college classes in motorcycle riding/safety and alcoholism will be shown and courses in education being offered by with three additional sections Implications for treatment will be GSU at three local sites this fall. beginning on September 7, September discussed. Ann Fry, (SHP) will be the Graduate students must have a 27 and October 18. Instructor. bachelor's degree from an accredited Motorcycles for student use are Participants can earn one hour of college or university, and provided by local dealers without undergraduate or graduate credit, and undergraduates must have 60 semester charge. Students make a $10 deposit the program has been approved by the hours or the equivalent. at the beginning of the course, which Illinois Alcoholism Counselors For further information, contact Is refunded upon completion. Each Certification Board for 7 hours of Christine Cochran, 534-5000, extension participant Is required to wear boots, Category I continuing education credit. 2549. leather gloves and slacks to protect The three following seminars are: the legs. "Transpersonal Aspects of Alcoholism Published For further Information, call Mark and Recovery," on October 8 · 9; Payne at the GSU Office of Special "Counseling for Family Recovery," on Harriet Gross (CAS), an article,

( Programs, extension 2549, or Marjorie November 5 · 6; and "Impact of "Teaching Women's Studies," in the B. Jennings, regional coordinator, at Alcoholism on the Workplace," on July, 1982 (Volume 7, Number 3) issue

Northeastern Illinois University (312) December 2 • 3. Application has been of Teaching Newsletter, published by 583-4050, extension 497. submitted for Category I continuing the American Sociological Association. INSCAPES

GSUings ... Fall Convocation Job Opportunities The annual Fall Convocation for SPRING ARBOR COLLEGE, MICHIGAN Lou Mule (CAS), presenting a paper faculty and professional staff will be Position: Assistant or associate titled: "The Chicago Ridge Prairie - A held at 11 am Wednesday, September 1 professor of communication. Floral Summary," at the 8th North in Engbretson Hall. Called by President Responsibilities: Provide leadership In American Prairie Conference, held at Leo Goodman-Malamuth II to share his the establishment of a new Western Michigan University, assessment of the past year and his communication major. Teach two or Kalamazoo, August 2. In addition, his perception of the new one, the meeting three courses per semester. Courses paper was accepted for publication in will also afford an opportunity for new would be in communications Including the 1983 issue of the conference staff to be introduced. Comments and theory and broadcasting. journal, Proceedings. a short address by Dr. David Curtis, Qualifications: Ph.D. In Joe Meredith (UL), being invited to new ProvostNice President for communication; college teaching participate in the work of the Academic Affairs are among items on experience and professional Committee on the Theoretical Basis of the agenda. experience In broadcasting. Information of the Federation Salary: $14,228- $18,953 Following closing remarks by Dr. lnternationale de Documentation Send resume, names of references to: Goodman-Malamuth, the convocation (FID/RI) by its chairman, Professor A. I. Dr. Charles Campbell, Associate Dean, will adjourn to the president's home for Mikhailov of the All- Union Institute Spring Arbor College, Spring Arbor, lunch. for Scientific and Technical Michigan 49283. Information (VINTI), Moscow. Fall Meeting and Picnic SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY Position: Director of Administrative and supervisory staff Development/Alumni Affairs The Honor Society of Phi have been asked to release all Responsibilities: Solicitation of private Kappa Phi nonessential civil service personnel to support, gifts of money, property, art, attend a meeting in recognition of the and historical material; work with President Leo Goodman-Malamuth is beginning·of the new academic year community groups in the area served interested in identifying those in the Friday, August 27 at 11:00am in by the University. University community who are Engbretson Hall. The meeting provides Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, five members of Phi Kappa Phi. If you are, an opportunity for reflection on the years experience In development/fund please contact the Office of the past year and discussion of the year raising areas, preferably In a university President, extension 2339. ahead. New staff will be introduced setting. Must have demonstrated and there will be comments by Drs. success and management leadership Curtis and Piucci. A picnic lunch of hot In all levels of fund raising A Misery Index dogs and the fixings will be served on development. the patio following the meeting. Lunch Salary: Negotiable. Some people are just naturally happy. should be completed by 1:00 pm Application Deadline: October 1, 1982. Others have to work at being happy. Sent to: Director of Development Some people are just naturally unhappy. But there are a persistent few Search, Mr. Paul Schanbacher, Chair, who actually have to work at being AHention! Sangamon State University, Public unhappy. For such people we offer this Affairs Center 591, Springfield, IL All current or past members of search systematic program for making misery 62708. committees who have a copy of the a habit: GOVERNORS STATE UNVERSITY Search Procedures Manual should turn Position: Graduate Assistant, 20 hours 1) Forget the good things in life and it in to the President's Office. The per week. concentrate on the bad; 2) Put an Manual has been revised and the new Responsibilities: Participate In excessive value on money; 3) Think you pages must be inserted. are indispensable to your job, your research. Requires knowledge of Thank you for your attention to this. community, your friends; 4) Think you FORTRAN (preferred), or BASIC. $800 are overburdened with work and that Salary: for two months. Contact: Dr. Relno Hakala, extension people tend to take advantage of you; Address Change 5) Think that you are exceptional and 2403. entitled to special privileges; 6) Think Ted Andrews (CAS), and wife Betty will Position: Graduate assistant for Fall that you can control your autonomic be in Arkansas as of September 1. Trimester. nervous system by sheer will power; 7) Their new address is: 34 Cambre Responsibilities: Assist three Forget the feelings and rights of other Circle, Hot Springs VIllage, AR 71909. professors In grading computer people; 8) Cultivate a consistently Telephone (501) 922-2474. programs written In BASIC. pessimistic outlook; 9) Never overlook Contact: Dr. Relno Hakala, extension a slight or forget a grudge; 10) and 2403. don't forget to feel sorry for yourself. l ... Property

The worst bankrupt in the world is the man who has lost his enthusiasm . . . . Anonymous Events 6 Friday, August 27, 1982 Monday, September ( ( 3:00pm- 10:00pm Student Activities Video Labor Day - University Closed Showcase: Steve Martin, "The Fun­ nier Side of Canada." (Student Ac­ Tuesday, September 7 tivities Lounge) 12 Noon Deadline for September 10 Issue Saturday, August 28 Landscapes/lnscapes. Send to Bet­ ty Kott, Editor, UR. 7:30 am -5:30 pm insurance Testing (A1102) Wednesday, September 8 Monday, August 30 8:00am Fall '82 Classes Begin, Block 1 & 2 12:00noon Theology for Lunch (HDR)* 3:00 pm - 8:00pm Fall '82 Add/Drop and Late Friday, September 10 Registration. M- F hours through September 8. (Front Entrance) 8:30 am -5:00pm Graduate Photography Exhibit. Weekday hours through September Friday, September 3 30. (Infinity Gallery)

9:00am - 12:00noon Mad Tech Assessment Examina­ 9:00am • 5:00pm Workshop: "Alcoholism, Grief and tion (A 1102) Recovery" 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm Mad Tech Club (A Wing Lounge)

Saturday, September 4 *(HDR) Honors Dining Room 8:30 am - 12:00noon Fall '82 Add/Drop and Late Registration (Front Entrance)

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