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Wednesday, March 30, 1994 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 91st Year, No. 93 Professors to file tenure grievances Communication chairs, dean at center of struggle over denied promotions
BY RICK WATERS TCU DAILY SKIFF Two professors in the College of Fine Arts and Communication said Tuesday they plan to file formal grievances against the chairs of their departments and against the collegers dean because they were denied tenure. Kenya Taylor, an assistant professor of communication pathology, and Donna Hall, an assistant professor of speech communica- Kenya Tavlor Donna Hall tion, said they are each preparing a report that claims procedural problems existed Taylor and Hall said they think their depart- when each was being reviewed for tenure. ment chairs denied them tenure because of However. Robert Garwell. dean of the insufficient research, but they would not out- College of Fine Arts and Communication, line specific details of their complaints until said he and the department chairs followed the formal grievances are filed. The formal all the policies and procedures of the tenure grievances must be given to the Faculty Sen- process outlined in the college's document. ate by 5 p.m. April 5. An Interpretation of General Criteria on Both Taylor and Hall said they expected Faculty- Appointment, Reappoinlment, Pro- to be granted tenure when they turned in their motion, Tenure and Merit Increases. portfolios, and now they are upset. All tenurable faculty are evaluated by Taylor said her portfolio is comparable their achievement in the following rank- with those of other tenured faculty in her ordered categories: teaching, scholarship department and in the College of Fine Arts and/or artistry, advising, service to the uni- and Communication. versity and professional development, "I feel I ha\e done the work to be tenured according to the college's document. and I deserve to be tenured." Taylor said. "1 Jennifer Watson, chairwoman of the com- am extremely, extremely disappointed and munication sciences department, and Paul I'm following through with a formal TCU Daily Skiff/ Brian Bray King, chairman of the speech communica- grievance. The Easter Bunny pays a visit to Kappa Alpha Theta alumni's children at the sorority's Alumni Easter tion department, said they also made the "1 have a problem with the tenure process Party Tuesday. Children ate cookies and candy and went on an egg hunt. decision to deny tenure to Taylor and Hall, respectively, based on the college's policy. steTukBTt,page 6 House OKs dating policy, Tenured profs now subject to evaluations announces Board funding Policy will keep TCU's most-protected from 'resting on laurels,1 department head says
oped in the department, they help to BY MARK FLANAGAN The new policy does not allow BY BEN JOHNSON Babbili said he does not believe TCU DAILY SKIFF teachers or faculty members to date TCU DAILY SKIFF the evaluations will damage the secu- focus the department on its long-term students over whom they have direct rity of tenured faculty's jobs at the enure is given goals and objectives. The House of Student Representa- control, whereas the previous policy university. "T, Koehler said the evaluations see Beginning this year, all tenured on good faith, and tives passed Tuesday the change in allowed students to date their teach- university faculty members are sub- "Tenure is given on good faith, that the goals of the department and the sexual harassment policy and ers or advisers, he said. ject to a periodic evaluation of their and grants a certain amount of immu- grants a certain amount individual professor are being met heard preliminary' responses from the "The new policy will prevent dat- performance. nity and academic freedom." he said. of immunity and aca- and see what can be done to ensure March 25 Board of Trustees meeting. ing between teachers and their stu- Anantha Babbili. chairman of the Doug Newsom, professor of jour- demic freedom." they are met. The House voted unanimously to dents, thus eliminating possible journalism department, said the eval- nalism, said she is concerned evalu- ANANTHA BABBILI, "When you don't achieve your goals, the department doesn't accept the change in the sexual favoritism in the classroom." he said. uations are a way to ensure that the ations could destroy the tenure Chairman, harassment policy that has already For example, a student in one departments' goals are being met. system as it is now known. achieve its goals, and the students are Journalism department been accepted in the Faculty Senate. department could date a faculty The evaluations are written up for With the evaluations being admin- not well-served." he said. "A lot of universities are currently member from another department. each individual department, he said, istered for a certain length of time. department has a certain academic Although \ ery few tenured profes- working on changing this policy, just College deans or advisers would not and are meant lo see that tenured fac- Newsom said the university may be mindset, and a professor is not teach- sors are achieving below expecta- like we have been doing." said House be able to date a student in their col- ulty continue research in their field. tempted in the future to develop a ing that mindset, there could be big tions at TCU, Koehler said, the President Scott McLinden. "By pass- lege or department. "It prevents them from resting on term tenure system. trouble for speaking out." evaluations are necessary to give the ing this resolution it is a step in the Jeff Benson, student concerns their laurels," he said. Newsom is concerned about the Newsom said if the tenure system department and university a chance right direction to help reduce the Babbili said under the new evalu- evaluations, she said, because they continues to weaken, unions for pro- to address potential problems. amount of sexual harassment cases." see House, page 2 ation procedures, each department may change professors' behavior. fessors, which already exist at some "I see it as an improvement pro- head meets with tenured faculty The evaluations could stifle free aca- universities, could develop. cess," he said. every three years to review the pro- demic thought, she said, as profes- However, Provost William If a tenured professor was consis- fessor's performance and set goals sors may think twice about Koehler said he believes the evalua- tently failing to achieve his or her for the next three years. discussing controversial ideas in tion of tenured faculty is appropriate. goals over a period of time, he said, Police find gang graffiti The evaluation is not just to see class. "I don't know of any kind of pro- it would give the university a justifi- that the tenured faculty are achieving "What protects tenured faculty is fessional that is not evaluated in cation for pursuing termination or their goals, he said, but to see if the the opportunity to say whatever they some way," he said. early retirement proceedings. How- outside Ed Landreth Hall department can do anything to help want in class, within the confines of Koehler said since the evaluations ever, this would be used only as a last them. decency." she said. "If the chair of a are based on specific criteria devel- resort. Koehler said.
BY CHRIS NEWTON do it in any place that is public. They TCU DAILY SKIFF want everyone to see what they're doing." Local fraternity goes national with Missouri chapter Gang graffiti was found by Cam- Assistant Chief of Campus Police pus Police on the TCU theatre mar- Thomas McGaha said it's possible versity. Seven men pledged the fraternity. He said the fra- quee and the mailbox outside of Ed that gang activity might be increas- BY DENA RAINS ternity's MWSU chapter is looking at 15 prospec- TCU DAILY SKIFF Frank Sherard, a December 1993 TCU graduate Landreth Hall on Monday. The graf- ing in the area surrounding TCU. and Tau Chi alumnus, helped establish the chapter tive new members. fiti, which was done in black paint, "This is the first gang activity near Tau Chi Upsilon. a local fraternity that was at MWSU, Grove said. His connections with the A national board for the fraternity was also appeared to be the letters GAK. our university property." he said. dean of students at the Missouri university allowed established. The board consists of TCU Tau Chi According to Fort Worth Police "Only time will tell if this kind of founded on the TCU campus, is becoming a national fraternity with the start of its second chap- the fraternity to be considered for a chapter on alumni. Department, the letters are the sym- thing is going to increase." The local Tau Chi chapter has been on campus ter at Missouri Western State University. campus. bols of a local gang known as the McGaha said he believes gangs in since 1979. It is not a member of the lnterfrater- A group of members from the TCU campus will The university had only two fraternities and "Get Along Krew." the area could pose a real threat to the wanted to expand its Greek system, he said. nity Council hut is recognized as a university orga- Crime Prevention Sgt. Connie safety of TCU students. be initiating the pledges at MWSU this weekend, said A.J. Grove, publicity officer and former vice The Tau Chi chapter at MWSU held its first rush nization by the Student Activities Office. Villela said the gang is known for its "All you have to do is pick up the Grove described the local chapter as "small" president of the TCU Tau Chi chapter. in January. elaborate graffiti. papers," he said. "Usually gang vio- and "diverse." The TCU chapter has 15 members, Grove said the St. Joseph, Mo. university has The TCU chapter sent a group of its members "The 'Get Along Krew' is basi- in January to help with initiation. Grove said. including several minority members, he said. cally a graffiti gang," she said. "They see Graffiti, page 2 recently made the transition from college to uni-
NEWS DIGEST^ 37 Texas companies hit Fortune 500 Fans riot at Pearl Jam concert Palestinians protest in streets Economist to replace Colosio TCU Calendar
DALLAS (AP) — The 37 Texas compa- MIAMI (AP) — More than 10.000 fans JABAL1YA REFUGEE CAMP, Occu- MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's ruling Today: nies making Fortune magazine's new list of showed up to watch an outdoor Pearl Jam pied Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians angry party named Yale-trained economist Ernesto •11 a.m.-7 p.m. Voting for the House of the top 500 corporations were among those concert. Unfortunately, only about 8.000 had over the shooting of six PLO activists took Zedillo as its new presidential candidate Representatives' Teacher of the Year. Stu- illustrating national trends: the shrinkage of tickets. to the streets in protest Tuesday, as Israeli Tuesday, making him the overwhelming dent Center Main Cafeteria. the American petroleum industry and the The rest tried to push their way into the and Palestinian negotiators struggled to favorite to be the country's next leader. •2 p.m. TCU Women's Tennis vs. Uni- fast rise of computers. AT&T Amphitheater Monday night, down- move peace talks forward. The former public education secretary versity of North Texas, Mary Potishman Irving-based Exxon Corp. was bumped ing chain-link fences and hurling bottles and Soldiers shot and killed a 17-year-old was chosen to replace Luis Donaldo Colosio, Lard Tennis Center. one place, to the No. 3 spot, by Ford Motor rocks. Riot police were called in, and four throwing stones and wounded more than 50 who was assassinated while campaigning in •3:30 p.m. House of Representatives Aca- Co., and also trailed General Motors Corp. people were arrested. Five people were protesters in clashes that broke out across the Tijuana last week. Zedillo was Colosio's demic Affairs Committee Meeting, Student Dallas-based Texas Instruments climbed injured. occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. campaign manager for the Aug. 21 election. Center Room 204. from 71st to 58th place, and Houston's "It was real ugly out there," said Carah Zedillo, 42, has never held an elected •6 p.m. AIDS Panel Discussion, Moudy Compaq Computer Corp. rose from 119th Thomas-Maskell, a free-lance photographer office. Analysts described him as a techno- Room 320S. to 76th. who was covering the event. crat and good negotiator who has yet to •8 p.m. AIDS Benefit Concert, Ballet and prove his political skills. Modern Dance Building, Studio B. Rafle 2 Wednesday, March.«», 1094 TCI' DAILY SKIFF fT/ie Beaten Patfi fyP.D. Magnus CAMPUSIines
CAMPL'Slines is provided as a Student Center. Participants are The deadline for entry is June 10. service to the TCI community. encouraged to wear old clothes, Announcements of events, meet- thick-soled shoes and work gloves Fellowship of Christian Ath- Rubik's ings and other general campus if possible. For more information, letes meets every Wednesday at 9 An advanced puzzle. information should be brought contact Kyle Watson at 370-7428. p.m. in the Varsity Club Room of b> the Skiff office, Moudy 291S, Alan Droll at 346-0799 or John the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Open Hyper-Cube or sent to TCL Box .12929. The Azzolina at 921-0557. to all. This week's speaker is Skiff reserves the right to edit for Michael Dean, pastor of Travis style and taste. TCU Fencing Club meets from Avenue Baptist Church. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Wednes- The Society of Professional day in Rickel Room 317. No expe- Society of Physics Students is For ages 25 and up BS in math required with some graduate study recommended Journalists and Roland Martin. rience is needed to attend. For more offering free physics, astronomy Fort Worth Stur~Tt'U'gram City information, call Dave at 923- and math tutoring every Tuesday Hall reporter, will speak to the 9477. from 5 to 7 p.m. in Sid Richardson Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson Paschal High School journalism Room 323. class about newsroom diversity Frog Fest/Siblings Weekend and the field ofjoumalism on April will be April 8-10. Registration Student Concerns Committee ■ . . 7. Meet in front of the Skiff news- materials and information have meets every Wednesday at 4 p.m. BOT HUEN ITS THE ONW SPORT \S PRIMING room at 1:02 p.m. For more infor- been sent to all parents. For further in the Student Center Room 218. ,-.'.■ RMNlt, • NVOM CRArt. 1 mation call Camie Melton at information, contact the Recre- Anvone may attend. Contact Jeff <.-M irs JN I \ — 923-7570. ational Sports Office at 921-1945. Benson at 923-5553 or P.O. BOX [IK.... ■ fcPfi 1 32326. U- ■ IK v^ Psi Chi will have its general Student Organizations inter- ffl [ meeting and officer elections at ested in fund raising by sponsoring Permanent Improvements ■1""""^ 6:15 p.m. March 30 in Winton- a booth at Frog Fest should contact Committee meets at 4 p.m. every - IV" ■ If Scott Room 247. All members Su/ette Lomax or Clay Hancock at Thursday in Student Center Room must attend. the Recreational Sports Depart- 204. Suggestions and comments „«- ■ 4W ment, 921-7945. welcome. Contact JR. Greene at -— fnL-^—— Senior Appreciation Award P.O. BOX 29321 or 926-1272. !LM applications are now available at TCU'l Student Foundation JT^J the Student Center Information will be accepting new member The International Students Desk or the Development Office. applications through March 31 for Association meets at 5 p.m. every Sadler Room 214. Applicants must the 1994-1995 school year. Student Thursday. Check at the Student Cen- qualify as a senior in the fall of Foundation is a student organiza- ter Information Desk for location. 1994. Ten awards of S500 are tion that promotes the welfare of CA1J. available. The deadline for apply- the university through volunteering The Organization of Latin from page / House/ ing is April X. in the offices of admissions, alumni American Students invites all stu- and development. Members must dents to its weekly meeting from committee chairman, saui three sex- ments to the campus, anil I commend Sophomore leadership and be classified as at least a sopho- 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Tues- ual harassment cases have been the efforts of the students, adminis- Outstanding Student leadership more in the fall of 1994 after appli- day in Student Center Room 202. reported since the beginning <»l last tration and the Board of Trustees tor Award nominees must return their cation is made and must have and semester involving students and 6c- working together to implement these information sheets b\ April S to be maintain a 2.5 GPA. Interviews Kape/Sexual Assault Sur- ult) The policy is a move to help pre- changes." McLinden said. considered eligible for the awards. will be held April 11-13. Applica- vivors' Group is Conning at the sent future harassment problems, he 1 he university should begin reno- tions may be picked up at the Stu- Counseling Center. The group will said. vations this summer, he said. Peer counseling positions arc- dent Center Information Desk or meet from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fri- In other business. I louse members The House also passed a resolu- open at the TCU Counseling (en- the Alumni Office. For more infor- days. For initial screening appoint- heard the Board ofl rustees' prelim- tion to bring the Frog Finder program ter. Applicants must be sopho- mation, call 921-7803. ment, call Dorothy M. Barra at inary, responses bum suggestions back to life. mores, juniors or seniors by the fall 921-7863. made at meetings with the Student The program is a win tor students of 1994. Applications may be Video contest is open to college Relations Committee and adminis- to learn about a course before regis- picked up at the Counseling Center students with cash prizes ranging Women's Fating Disorders Information trators tration, said Sharon Selbv. academic and are due April 15. from S500 to S3000. The contest is Group is forming. The group will McLinden laid the Hoard ol affairs committee chairwoman. Waiting to Help sponsored by The Christophers, a meet from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fri- I rustees voted to allot more than Students DM) match themselves to H.IIPII.II for Humanity groups New York-based international days. Call Lisa Rollins-Garcia at Sometimes you i an feel $400,000 tor changes and renova- classes better suited to their learning will leave for work by 8:30 a.m. Sat- media organization. For more 921-7863 for an initial screening i hild like and helpless tions at TCI $200,000 lor renova- Style h> being avs.ire of an instruc- urdays from the front doors of the information call (212) 759-4050. appointment. when you have .1 problem tions in the residence halls. S70.000 tor's teaching style, grade distribu- and don'i where lo turn. In lor additional lighting around Win- tion and course requirements, she those times oi need iurn to ton-Scott and Sid Richardson Halls said. lirst Call tor Help, the and SI 30.000 to replace the two main The frog Finder would be entered CORRECTION information and n-n-rr.il gym Hours in the Rickel Building, he into the TCU INFO svstein. which servii e of United u.iv ol Due to an editing error. said. can be accessed through all on-cam- Graffiti/ from page I farrant County. I hese are much-needed improve- pus computers, she said. Clayton Holmes was misquot- ed in yesterday's Staff. The Skill regrets the error. lence is gang against gang, but many you happen to be in it. they probably 878-0100 times it's the innocent bystanders won't hesitate to use a gun," she said. e thai get hurt or killed. Even TCU might not remain "This is a threat to our society and untouched by gang activity in the including TCU," McGaha said. future. Salinas said. Officer M.N. Salinas, a member of "1 know that wherever gang graf- MCLftitiedJ&i the Fort Worth Police Department's fiti shows up. gang activity usually A Different Kind of Fidd Trip dang Division, said that although follows," she said. "That's just the J»ie cm (dt uk&tet/e* [tootf you* 1*><4%*A ■*/ ** If you're read) for adventure and excitement IMP VMIKKAN HI^Rl TCU has not experienced much gang way it works." ASSil lATlON the Anm National Guutl has an opportunity MEMORIAI I'KH.KAM. activity, there are several active where ■<■■ gangs in the TCU area. Voumaj learn new ikilh in communications, "The Latin Kings and Varrio Cen- WEATHER computer) electron* f one of hundreds of other C D TRAFFIC TICKETS tre) are the largest gangs in the area," ■ ' ■ W a r e h o use defended hut only in she said. Today will be partly You ma) row 120,000 in Salinas said both gangs have been We sell used CD's Arlington. 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RES7*LiC7X'RlHG», <*TH6 KUENTIJES% EDITORIALS The place to be The university alumni are getting a million, to make the idea a reality. place to call home, and all involved Next in line for praise are the members should be praised. of the Burnett-Tandy Foundation and the Chancellor William Tucker Sid W. Richardson Foundation who announced at the March 25 Board of decided to contribute SI.75 million each Trustees meeting plans to build the Dee J. to start off the project. Kelly Alumni Center. The center will The university has more than 52,000 Why should students teach students? reputable institute like TCU is surprising. TCU is a university that house the university's Office of Alumni alumni, who although they may no longer has always tried to enlighten its students with facts and truth. P.D. Relations, Frog Club, Annual Fund staff walk the sidewalks of the campus every My daughter has mentioned that in her Speech Communications Magnus w ith his weird and obscured imagination finds it fit to ruin and other alumni related activities. day, still make up an important part of the First the chancellor and his staff, name- university. Their support through mone- class, she is taught by a graduate student teaching aid. Not only is she the reputation. To have been so narrow-minded and in the same time ly Bronson Davis, vice chancellor for uni- tary gifts, recruitment of students and taught by this teaching aid, but she is also evaluated and graded by offend our fellow Muslim students was pathetic. An apology the versity advancement, should be praised for academic and career success are essential this aid. Words cannot explain my anger with regard to this revela- same size and prominence as the cartoon is required from the TCU introducing the idea and for soliciting the for TCU to remain a thriving, reputable Daily Skiff and P.D. Magnus with his lack of foresight should be dis- foundations, who pledged the initial S3.5 educational institution. tion. I find it appalling. We are not paying this kind of tuition for a rent-a-prof! Graduate students are cheap labor; they have the back- associated from the newspaper. ground in the particular subject matter, but they have no proven teaching skills whatsoever. 1 wonder what other parents would think R. Najjaar, visitor More than numbers if they knew that their students were not being taught by real teach- A. Dawn Shaikh, visitor M. Elizabeth McKay, sophomore, religion It's time for the university to do a little financial entities of the university had ers! The school would probably say that particular classes are too marketing. There's a story to be told. made the university more efficient. That large. Well, that's not my problem. With the money paid to TCU for Ameenat Sodicj. sophomore, biology It has nothing to do with selling tickets they'd found a way to do something bet- tuition they should be able to accommodate the demand. to a basketball game. It's not the need to ter, and cheaper, too. convince minorities to come to TCU. Of course, just because costs go up The story is of TCU's cashbox and doesn't mean things aren't being done bet- Margaret Zukoski, junior, general studies how the university spends its money. ter for less. But students aren't convinced. Most students don't know that story, and It's not enough to publish an annual it's somebody's job to tell them. report, build a few buildings, and raise a After all. tuition increases taste better statue or two. There are universities Ignorance of religion is with a good reason attached. everywhere that look just like TCU and SOUND OFF! That doesn't include, "Well, the uni- are losing bundles. more irresponsible than funny versity's costs go up each year." Costs The students should know why we're will always go up. But wouldn't it be a doing so well and what we're doing to The cartoon in the TCU Daily Skiff dated 10 March 1994. regard- VOICE BOX stay on top. Keeping tabs on the econom- neat trick to see tuition go down'.' ing "The Beaten Path — Why Cliff Never Understood Islam," was That would indicate the adminstration. ic health of the university is more than the The Skiff welcomes comments from its readers In an effort to make the the chancellor, the trustees, and the other trustees' business. not only misguided but revolting as well. Skiff more accessible, the editors have made available three new ways Islam is a monotheistic religion, and Muslims worship the same to contact the paper. The letter policy remains the same. God as Christians and Jews. In fact, Christians and Jews in Arabic- speaking countries also refer to their God as Allah. The Qur'an men- Fax: 617-921-71 33 E-mail: lamb@gamma is leu edu COLUMNIST LEILANA MCKINDRA tions Jesus and Moses with great respect. Not only is Jesus men- I I tioned more times in the Qur'an than Muhammed (the Prophet of ] Answering machine: 817.921-7428 (after 10pm) | Islam), but there is also a chapter called Mary (Mother of Jesus). Win-win giving For such a misinformed message (cartoon) to have come from a In a time when violence, drugs, gangs and racial tensions are a part of our daily lives, ethics and social responsibility have been pushed aside in power driven race to see who can climb the ladder of "success" the fastest and manage to stay there the longest. We are no longer governed by the simple desire to do what is good and what is right. Instead we find ourselves darting COLUMNIST CLAY GAILLARD through life, spreading ourselves thinly between work, fam- ily and social activities. Community service and the giving of our time, efforts and talents has been replaced by donation envelopes stuffed with hefty checks. While money is impor- tant to the well-being of nonprofit organizations such as the The tuition binge can't last forever American Red Cross, it is the willingness of people to help those who cannot help themselves that truly makes such organizations what they are. There are many reasons why people don't become more heavily involved in com- The joys of materialized, and it's the same situation really any better around here than they were munity service. But certainly one of the biggest drawbacks is the lack of obvious per- spring are many: almost anywhere you go. Prices climb last year, so we'll just leave tuition where it sonal gain. There is little to no money at stake. There's not a lot of glory. Most times The trees are com- steadily and students get a new dorm on the is, not raise any salaries, and hold a public the only payment is a heartfelt thanks and an occasional T-shirt. So the question for most becomes, what's in it for me? ing back to life, it other side of town every 10 years or so. flogging of the food sen ice guy who came The most obvious answer is the personal gratification that comes from knowing that rains every other Tuition has increased an average of 5.93 up with Sesame Tofu. Maybe we'll all do you helped lo improve someone's life. For instance, imagine the feeling you'd get in day and, of course, percent since'I came here. For the sake of better next year and we can feel good about learning that a smoke detector you helped install saved an entire family. tuition is growing. argument, let's say that the increase will hitting you up for more cash." For those who aren't into that "warm fuzzy feeling" stuff, volunteering can be remain constant at that average for the next That kind of statement would rock the foun- looked at as a chance to network and make contacts. In a time when the job market is Now we all knew as tight as it is, how can it not be advantageous for you to work side by side by some- when we decided 20 years. At that time. Clayborn Jr.. God dations of private education. There would be one who may know of a job opening? We all understand that many times its not so to attend a private help us, might be enrolling at TCU. I hope 1 emergency board meetings all ov er the country much what you know but who you know. More importantly, employers are looking university that marry well, because by my feeble liberal arts and their respective chief officers would be for community minded individuals that are willing to help try to improve the world for we'd have to deal with things without a calculations I'm going to cough up some- saying: "What are we gonna do? TCU has let themselves and others. From a business standpoint, its free advertising for company X when several of its employees become involved with community projects. whole lot of input, but it still feels like the where in the neighborhood of SX96.27 per people think that a school has to give a little On a more personal level, giving of your time and efforts helps you sharpen your turn-your-head-and-cough portion of a credit hour for him to be able to cut class and something to warrant more money." skills and develop new or weaker talents. For example. I had an opportunity to volun- physical when they jack up tuition for the drink beer like any self-respecting college TCU has been telling us that every other teer for the American Red Cross as an instructor of a course geared toward elementary umpteenth year in a row. student should. And he'll still probably have school is doing it, most of them even worse, aged school children. Water safety, fire safety, traffic safety, nutrition and hygiene but "Everybody's doing it" has never been a were several of the topics covered in this two hour high energy course. Not only did I This year's increase, in case you just got to park on Aha Mesa if he makes it to his learn the importance of being organized but I was also able to gain leadership and pub- over your Spring Break hangover, is SI5, nine o'clock. plausible excuse to anyone the rest of are lic speaking experience. All of which are skills that 1 can continue to develop and uti- making tuition S2K3 per credit hour. That I know a large part of everyone's actual responsible to and hopefully it never will. lize throughout whatever career path 1 happen to choose. sounds like a hell of a lot, and it is. but it is cost of education is subsidized by the endow- True, we have a super student-faculty Even with all the reasons presented here, many people still ask why its so important actually on the low side for private schools ment, but it still costs half a mint lor lunch and ratio, and none of us have ever sat in a class to give of ourselves to a bunch of strangers. The most important reason is that no one is completely independent of all the rest of us who inhabit this earth. What I do at the in the region. books and a diploma, for Christ's sake. with 800 other students like in a lot of lower very least indirectly influences the type and amount of tasks of countless others. No So we aren't going up as quickly as every- The university is operating in the black priced state schools, and that is certainly one is self made because we are too dependent on each other. one else — yippee. That should be an indi- right now, so why don't we do one of two worth quite a bit. Furthermore, by getting involved you are able to see and understand that everyone cator to everyone that TCU isn't a gouging, things with the excess funds: Either start on But somewhere down the line, people are doesn't have a house to go to each night. Everyone isn't able to eat until they are full. going to come around to the notion that Everyone cant wear a different outfit each day of the week. Its about learning how to screwed-up institution, but it is a gouging, some real improvements that everyone can appreciate what you have and even what you don't have cause some people don't even screwed-up system. Private schools are pric- appreciate (like maybe a men's basketball superior instructor access isn't worth the have the basics. ing themselves into financial elitism just to coach with a little head coaching experience mortgage of their futures. Simply because we are college students doesn't exempt us from the need to con- maintain the level of services they currently — unlike TCU's last two major sports hir- And then the private educational system tribute to the well-being of the surrounding community. There are several organiza- ings) or give us a break on the price. 1 would will find itself begging for applicants instead tions on campus such as TCU C.A.N. and Habitat for Humanity, that would welcome have. If paying a little more gets me a better the support and participation. parking space, edible food or a better foot- give my right arm to see the press release of turning many away. So give of yourself. In doing so, you not only improve yourself. You improve the ball team, then I'll be the first in line to give after the trustees' meeting say: "Well, we've Clay is a senior English major from lives of others. even more. But none of these things have talked it over and decided that things aren't Texhoma. Okla Leilana is a junior advertising/public relations major from Kansas City; Kan. Page 4 \Vediu\sdn\ . March .{<>. i<»<»4 TCU DAILY SK1I-F- INSIGHT Majors don't Graduates take aim at Moore said grades, ing for a job. Employers came looking for her. a relative major and Nicely said she remembers company recruiters call- experience were very ing and taking her out to dinner, even offering to pay for mean much important when additional education when she was about to graduate applying for a job in from her physical therapy school. M the engineering field. "You're hounded by employers saying, 'Come work in real world ffu "Applicants should for me.' " Nicely said. write down intern- There is a growing demand in the health industry BY R. BRIAN SASSER ships, summer jobs because people are living longer, staying active and TCU DAILY SKIFF and any type of appli- wanting to recover as quickly as possible so they can go cable experience on back to work. Nicely said. Chris McBee will receive a degree in their resumes," he Graduates in the health industry have the option of journalism, but he wants to work in real said. choosing which fields they want to work in rather than estate development. The best way to having to take the first available job, she said. Jennifer Helton is majoring in find a )ob in engineer- Nursing is another career in the health sciences field English, but she wants to be a south minister ing is to interview on which is open for immediate employment upon gradua- More and more students are not going campus, he said. tion. directly into the field associated with Moore also said Marcia Dietz, a sophomore nursing major, said she their major, said Carolyn Ulrickson. there were more job was not worried about finding a job after graduation director of the university'» Career Plan- opportunities in big- because nurses are always in demand. ning and Placement Center. ger cities and with "I'm going to work for a while as a registered nurse 1 Inckson said she was more con- bigger corporations. and then go back to school to specialize in trauma care," cerned with a student getting a strong The days when a college "Bigger companies have training courses and classes she said. educational foundation than selecting a to train fresh employees." he said. But not all students have futures as promising as those specific major. diploma guaranteed a job are Tandy C orp. of Fort Worth is a computer science com- of Morgan and Dietz. " I be most important thing is for a pany that hires graduates nationwide. "Students who graduate with a bachelor of science in phi- student to receive I broad-based educa- over. tion." Ulnckson said. "Most people will "There is a need for additional personnel every year," losophy will find it almost impossible to find a job." said change their career at least four times Thirty percent of each grad- said Michael Langford. a Tandy technical recruiter. Richard Galvin. chairman of the philosophy department. during their lifetime." uating class from now until the "There hasn't been a year when computer science com- Most philosophy majors either teach at a university or < >ne mistake students make is major- panies haven't added people." go to law school. The problem with teaching is that there ing in a subject based on the supply and year 2005 will get diplomas Langford said the industry was growing because com- are more people wanting the jobs than there are jobs demand lor the job after graduation, she puters were becoming more of a tool in everyday life. available, he said. said. and head straight for the unem- George Berger. v ice president of human resources for Graduate school makes all the difference in getting a "The job market is very volatile." Tandy, said graduates were hired based on education, job in philosophy, Galvin said. I Inckson said "the demand for a cer- ployment line, according to a degree and experience. John Azzolina. a sophomore philosophy major, said, tain job can turn around completely in "We want a well-rounded candidate." he said. "Drive. "It takes five years to get a doctorate in philosophy. I'll lust a small amount of time. If you're U.S. Labor Department study. motivation and work ethics are important. be out in 2001." asking yourself. 'Where are the jobs "Most college students are looking for professional Azzolina said he is confident about finding a job after going to be''' you have the wrong BYTASHAZEMKE TCU DAILY SKIFF positions." Berger said, "but we hire a lot of students for he earns his doctorate. motive for education " Students should major in a field that positions in customer service, programming and systems "In 1997. demographics say there will be a rise in col- interests them, she said I hose graduates seeking a career in engineering, and sales management." lege population, and most philosophy professors will "Mijor in something that excites health scrv ices ur computer science will have the best There will be more opportunities in data processing have reached the age where they are retiring," he said. you," I Inckson said. "One of the main chances of finding a job alter graduation, while those and associate programming next year, he said. More students, fewer philosophy professors and reasons people change careers is pursuing jobs in parks and recreation, agriculture or phi- Jonathan Morgan, a senior computer science major, hopefully a better economy will lead him into a career, because they're not doing what excites losophy are in for a long wait, according to 1994 said he was not worried about finding a job after gradu- Azzolina said. them." National ( entet tor Education statistics. ation. He has already been offered jobs. Parks and recreation careers are few and do not have MM) liberal arts subjects such as "Engineering will be extremely important in the next "I want to join management information systems and work a very good turnover, said Barbara Reyna, an employee political science. English and history five to eight years." said Id Moore, principal recruiter with statistics." Morgan said. "1 think I'm naturally good at of Fort Worth's parks and recreation division. usually offer a broad range of fields tor for the engineering firm I racor Inc "It will continue to computer science, even though I do not really enjoy it." Some of the jobs available for degreed students are in .1 Itudenf to enter, she said. However, placement, zoology, botany, horticulture, agriculture, students become frustrated because expand because there are more systems on the market Kristie Nicely, a physical therapist at the Arlington ihev cntet those fields in lower, entry- and llicller technology, " Sports Medicine Rehab Center, said she did not go look- landscaping and as recreation instructors. Reyna said. level positions, she s.ml "I here is a high demand for engi- neering and accounting graduates because they are more technically trained 1 he entry-level jobs pay more.'' Job outlook she said, "but liberal arts graduates often make more salary overall." Information gathered randomly from improves ... alumni records shows that students who graduate with liberal arts degrees work in a wide v ariety of fields after gradua- ... slightly tion, for example: •Out of 4(1 TO graduates who earned a degree in political science. 25 BYTASHAZEMKE are working as lawyers, and 15 are TCU DAILY SKIFF working in fields such as insurance. The good news is that employ- marketing, travel and real estate. ers plan to hire 1.1 percent more •Out oi 35 English major graduates, college graduates than last year, 18 aft working as teachers, anil 20 are according to the Collegiate working in other fields as consulting. Employment Research Institute. human resources, the ministry and small The bad news is that there will business be 35.000 more graduates than last •Oui of J3 history graduates. 12 are year, making a total of 1.12 million working as teachers, and 25 are working men and women scrambling to in fields such .is energy. sales, real estate submit the best resume and find and retail business the best jobs first, according to the Ralph Carter, associate professor of National Center for Education political science and chairman of the statistics. department, said the majority of politi- With the increased competition, cal science majors do not end up work some seniors are preparing ahead ing in politics of time for life after college and are "Many political science students at starting their job searches now. 1(1 go to law school and end up in the Networking is the best way to field of law." he said. "Other than that. For the interview: find a job, said Jennifer Clough, Student careers vary widely and branch assistant director of the Career out into different areas." Planning and Placement Center. Some political science students ( "Talk to friends, family, profes- become secondary school teachers, a t)res§ conservatively sors and alumni," she said. "Let lew become political science teachers TCU Daily Skiff/ Tina Fitzgerald them know what you want to do and most go into the business world. Rachel Fournie and Paul Bertolini display recom- and where you want to work. They Carte) said Most often, those entering Career Planning and Placement lends mended clothing for business interviews, they are can give you tips or information on Ihe business world deal with govern- r , . , . . , , • j both sophomore business majors and members of Psi the business they are in, sugges- ment regulation and communication, he fashion advice tO job-Seeking Students Chi, the business fraternity. tions on how to find a job or who said. to call. They can tell you where is "All big companies have public rela- a good place to start." tions departments that deal with the Women should also wear minimal, conservative jewelry. They BY BETH AINE BOLLINGER Eighty percent of jobs are found government," Carter said. "The func- TCU DAILY SKIFF should have their hair out of their face, in either a short cut or tied through networking, but there are tion of these people is to lobby and con- back. Women are also advised to wear flat, closed toe shoes in a color other ways of looking for jobs, tact the government." This year's graduating class is beginning its battery of interviews complimenting their suits, she said. Clough said. Students should look One of the things students learn from Men should also wear conservatively colored suits with white long- in search of jobs. They have toiled four years to reach this point. On for jobs at the Texas Employment political science is the importance of sleeved shirts underneath. They also need to wear over-thc-calf socks the night before their big interviews, they open the doors of their clos- Commission, in newspapers, at people-oriented skills, he said. ets to find — nothing. with polished shoes. Ties should be burgundy or wine with a small employment agencies and in pro- "The essence of politics is under- Students have closets full of jeans, miniskirts and sweats they have design or stripes. Ulrickson said. fessional journals. standing human nature." Carter said. collected during four years of rolling out of bed at 9:15 a.m. to make "The job interview isn't the place for wild ties," Ulrickson said. Clough said students need to be "Businesses, especially service-ori- it to their 9:30 a.m. class. But this is not exactly clothing they would "They also need to get rid of any long hair or funny hair styles and go smart about the realities of a first ented businesses, need to be sensitive to want to wear to an interview with a prospective employer. with a conservative haircut. Some also need to get rid of facial hair, job. Most students will probably the public." The Career Planning and Placement Office comes to the rescue of depending upon the job." start in small markets because Students in political science also all those soon-to-be graduates who don't have a clue about what to Both men and women need to pay meticulous attention to details those are the companies with ris- leam important methodological skills wear to their interviews. like fingernails and pressing. ing growth. Large corporations that can be used in survey research and Carolyn Ulrickson. director of the Career Planning and Placement Above all else, counselors in the Career Planning and Placement aren't taking on as many new grad- computers, he said Center said men and women both should dress very conservatively for Office want students to go into their interviews confident in them- uates because they are merging "We offer specific methodological selves and their abilities. job interviews. and downsizing, she said. training that is dead-on target for some "You don't want people to remember your outfit," she said. "You Ulrickson said green and brown were the worst colors anyone could "Experience is the name of the job performance." Carter said. want them to remember you. You want to present yourself at your wear to an interview. Shades of gray, black and navy are the best col- game, but it's the classic Catch- However, some students majoring in best." ors to wear, she said. 22," Clough said. "You need expe- political science do want to enter the If you are sloppy at an interview employers assume that your Ulrickson said along with the visual presentation students should rience to get experience." field of politics after graduation. also show confidence in themselves and what they can do. appearance and performance on the job will be even sloppier, Ulrick- Employers who don't hire col- "I'm going to work for a senator's son said. Employers don't want sloppy people representing their com- "People need to look enthusiastic and eager when they go into an lege students claim they don't campaign," said Jason Van baton, a panies. interview." she said. "It is extremely important for them to know who want to spend time training a grad- senior political science major "Hope- Women should wear a very conservative colored suit with a blouse they are and what they can do for the employer. Employers always uate who lacks experience that will fully, he will get elected, and I can work that is closed at the neck. Skirts should at least reach the knee, she said. want to know what prospective employees can do for them." benefit the organization immedi- for him in Washington. D.C." see Outlook, page 6 see Majors, page 6 TCU DAILY SKIFF Wednesday, March 30, 1994 Page 5 Sports SPORTSBRIEFS List of coaching candidates widens BY GREG RIDDLE before leaving for Connecticut. was an assistant under Bliss at both was going to try to talk to Windegger TCU DAILY SKIFF Connecticut compiled a 29-5 SMU and New Mexico for a total of by phone on Thursday. record this year and advanced to the 12 years, helping both schools reach "I want to find out if 1 am still on March Madness is winding down, Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament the NCAA Tournament during his their list of candidates," Mims said. Men's tennis team defeats SMU 6-1 but the search for TCU's new men's before losing to Florida. Dickenman time there. "If they are serious enough to give basketball coach is just heating up. helped recruit Donyell Marshall, "I've done my homework and me an interview I will pursue this The No. 8 ranked TCU men's tennis defeated the SMU Mustangs 6- who was a finalist for the Naismith studied under two of the best coaches 1 Tuesday at the Haggar Tennis Stadium in Dallas. M with everything I've got. If I am no Enaa 11 ii 11■ College Player of the Year this sea- ever, and feel that I have what it takes longer on their list of candidates I Despite a large winning margin, the Frogs were forced into three-set Three prominent assistant coaches son. to be a successful head coach," Gra- matches at the top three singles positions, while also playing close would like to know, so 1 can start pur- are among a growing list of appli- Dickenman said he has gained ham said. "TCU needs somebody suing other options." matches in doubles play. cants for the head coaching spot that good experience after spending the who can come in. create some excite- TCU improved its record to 11-3 and 3-0 in the Southwest Confer- Mims has recruited NBA stars like opened when Moe Iba was fired last eight seasons under the tutelage ment, and get the alumni, students Stacey King. Mookie Blaylock and ence. March 14. of Huskies head coach Jim Calhoun, and people of Fort Worth excited Harvey Grant during his time at "1 thought SMU played well and obviously it was a huge opportu- Connecticut's Howard Dicken- who was named national coach of the about TCU basketball. I feel that I am Oklahoma. nity for them," TCU head coach Tut Bartzen said in a TCU press man, Oklahoma State's Paul Graham year in 1990. Dickenman said he is the man to do that." Provost William Koehler. the release. "We did not play a sharp as we have been playing, and SMU and the University of Oklahoma's excited about the possibility of Graham has some familiarity with chairman of TCU's advisory com- took advantage of that." Mike Mims have all sent applications beginning his head coaching career the Dallas/Fort Worth area after mittee, said he wants to find a coach to TCU Athletic Director Frank at TCU. coaching at Kimball High School in who can tum TCU into a winning Women's tennis team to face UNT Windegger. "TCU has made a very good name Dallas from 1974 to 1981. program and create excitement about The TCU women's tennis team will play the University of North "I have talked with Mr. Windegger for itself over the years," he said. Graham said he has applied for the TCU basketball, i Texas Wednesday at the Mary Potisshman Lard Tennis Center. The and was told 1 was one of the candi- "TCU has a lot to sell as an institu- head coaching vacancy and had Sut- Koehler said the advisory commit- match will begin at 2 p.m. dates TCU was interested in," Dick- tion and they are still a member of the ton call Windegger on his behalf, but tee had determined a profile to go by After the Lady Frogs play UNT. TCU will then play to Texas A&M enman said. "He had me send him Southwest Conference for two more hasn't heard anything back from in selecting a new coach, but was still Friday. our media guide with more informa- years, which is a very competitive TCU's advisory committee that is in in the process of reviewing all of the tion about myself and said TCU athletic conference." charge of naming the new coach. applications that had been received. would narrow its list of candidates Graham sports the best credentials "TCU is a sleeping dog just wait- Koehler would not discuss what down after the Final Four this week- of the three applicants, having served ing to pounce." he said. "It is in a kind of coach TCU was looking for end." as an assistant under two of college great area for recruiting and I am sure or name any of the applicants. Former women's coach Dickenman has been an assistant basketball's most successful they will end up in a very good con- Windegger said 'he ad\ isory com- at Connecticut for the past 12 years, coaches. Eddie Sutton and Dave ference that will allow them to be mittee has received a good numberof helping the Huskies to seven straight Bliss. Graham has served the past competitive on a national level." to sue Baylor over firing post-season appearances. Dicken- two seasons at OSU under Sutton. Mims. an assistant at Oklahoma outstanding applications and would man was an assistant at Canisius Col- who has taken four different schools the last 12 years under Billy Tubbs. probably name a new coach by mid- lege in Buffalo. N.Y., for five years to the NCAA Tournament. Graham said he had applied for the job and April at the latest. before she did. BY CHARLES RICHARDS ASSOCIATED PRESS "I'm told they came to the baseball game looking for me. I'm glad they WACO, Texas — Former Baylor didn't find me there and hand me the Johnson parts ways with Jones, Cowboys women's basketball coach Pam letter in front of my husband and Bowers vowed Tuesday to fight to son." she said. ball, it was nothing about manage- regain her job and said a lawsuit will Bowers' son. Shane Davis, is a BY DENNEH. FREEMAN was time for me to step back. I fully longer be the head football coach of be filed in federal court alleging that sophomore on the Baylor baseball ASSOCIATED PRESS expect to coach again." the Dallas Cowboys." Johnson said, ment. This was personal." she was dismissed because of sexual team. Assistant coach Joe Brodsky sitting to the right of Jones at the Johnson tried to soft-pedal his discrimination and whistleblowing. "I'm just kind of numb. I'm not IRVING, Texas (AP) — Jimmy noticed something, too. Cowboys' Valley Ranch headquar- relationship with Jones before the Bowers was originally fired last anywhere as devastated as I was last Johnson, weary of daily duels with "He worked 24 hours a day for five terj after two days of meetings. cameras on Tuesday, although they year after exposing alleged irregular- year. Maybe it's because I'm a year Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, years. I saw burnout coming." he Their kind words aside, problems had been trading verbal salvos since ities in the men's basketball program older. 1 don't hold any animosity for walked away Tuesday from a team said. between the two began almost as the Cowboys defeated the Buffalo at Baylor. She was rehired for one anyone, but 1 don't have a lot of he led to two straight Super Bowls in Johnson's resignation capped a soon as Jones bought the team in Bills 30-13 in the Super Bowl. year after filing complaints of sexual respect for anybody making deci- exchange for a hefty bonus and the long-standing feud that boiled over 1989. fired Tom Landry and made "I feel better about Jerry as a discrimination and violations of Title sions at Baylor right now." Bowers freedom to work elsewhere. in Orlando, Fla.. last week when Johnson his coach. friend." Johnson said. IX, which calls for the equal treat- said. Johnson left the Cowboys after Jones suggested in a barroom con- "This boiled down to a personal Jones said he ga\e Johnson, who ment of men's and women's athlet- When asked if her complaints five seasons in which they went from versation that he should hire a new thing between Jinnm and Jerry." had five years left on his contract at ics. about the men's basketball program being the worst in the league to coach, and his remarks got back to said defensive coordinator Butch S1 million per year, a "big-time thank At a news conference held at her last year caused her firing. Bowers champions two years in a row. Johnson. Davis, who has been with Johnson you." home'Tuesday. Bowers said she was said, "That makes up a big part of it." "I didn't see the same drive 1 had "After our discussions, we have throughout his 15-year coaching mutually decided that I would no career. "It was nothing about foot- see Co» bovs, page 6 not surprised to be fired again. However. 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"But 1 averages. teaching recommendations to prove An advisory committee made up chairman of the speech communica- feel like there are six forme. The per- On a zero to five scale, with five at this university," she said. "The it. Koehler says there should be no of Taylor's colleagues reviewed her tion department. formances I've done haven't seemed equalling excellent. Hall received an way I understand it is supposed to surprises at tenure decision. That is portfolio and gave a supportive rec- "1 can't express the disappointment to be weighed heavily — and that is average of 4.95 in the "compared with work is it you arc on a tenure track, not a reality in my case." ommendation to Watson, the chair- I feel about this." Hall said. "When I the reason I was hired." instructors in the department" category you look at what other people have According to student evaluations woman of the department. Taylor was putting my portfolio together. I Hall said she thought King wanted to 3.99 and 4.13 for the department and done and what their records arc You of her classes in Kail 1992. Taylor's said. had no doubt 1 would get tenure. It is more statistical research in her port- college averages, respectively, accord- compare and see how yours mea- instructor average score ranked Despite the favorable recommen- kind of unbelievable. I don't know folio. Hall has done some statistical ing to the evaluations. sures up Based on that. I fully above the department and college dation. Watson denied Taylor's what in the world went wrong." research, but she said she has con- King said he could not comment expected to he tenured " averages. tenure. Taylor said. Hall said she was hired in 1985 to centrated on the oral interpretation specifically on Hall's claims because [*aylor said the support of faculty On a zero to five scale, with five Watson said she could not discuss develop the department's oral inter- and reader's theater presentations. the matter involves university per- and students is the hest ev idence she equalling excellent. Taylor received the specifics of Taylor's tenure pretation and reader's theater classes Hall said she has received strong sonnel and is confidential. King said can present ol her achievement] in an average of 4.77 in the "compared denial because it is a matter involv- and performances, but Hall's cre- student evaluations. he was scrupulous in acting by the the classroom and the Miller Speech with instructors in the department" ing university personnel. ative work in those areas has not According to student evaluations policies and procedures of the col- and Hearing Ginic. category and 3.99 and 4.07 for the As in Taylor's case. Hall said she counted in the tenure evaluations. of Hall's classes in Fall 1993. her lege concerning tenure. Majors/ from page J Outlook/; w Cowboys/ (rampage 5 Othei students arc not sure what "History repeats itself and you can- more English major. ately. she said. The parting gave them both what It turned out to be the last straw in the> want to do after graduation, but no! operate m the present without the Other English maiors do not want When interviewing applicants, they wanted. a series of flareups. which have believe that a political science edu- pas! " to teach, but believe they can use employers look at the reputation of Johnson wanted to be away from included an incident when Jones cation will be beneficial. Bob I rye. professor of English, skills learned in English. the student's university, grade point Jones. And Jones, who said two brought Prince Bandar of Saudi Ara- "Not enough people know enough said students who major in English "I can always use English," said average, leadership experience, oral weeks before the Super Bow 1 that he bia to the sidelines during a game. about political issues to make deci- learn skills that leave their career 1 lelton. the senior English major who and written communication skills, could coach the Cowboys, now can Another time. Jones sent an over- sions." said Steve Watson, a junior options open wants to become a youth minister. "I honesty and attitude of that person, be the "football guy" for the organi- weight young man he encountered in political science major. "I ne!isli majors learn important switched my major from deaf educa- she said. zation. a bar to Johnson as a tryout for the Spencer Tucker, professor ofhij- Communication skills that are associ- tion to English because I wouldn't be Clough said going to graduate Jones wouldn't speculate on pos- team. i ind chairman of the department, ated with writing." Frye said. "Not forced to do something specific after school is not necessarily the answer sible coaches although Notre Dame Jones was also upset that Johnson said student! graduating in history all students end up teaching." I graduate." to help students find a job when prac- coach Lou Holtz was believed to be listened to overtures from the expan- also enter a wide \ariet> of fields Some of the career options avail- Even students who major in areas tical experience is what employers one of them. Davis was mentioned as sion Jacksonville Jaguars. Jack- graduation able to English majors are becom- other than liberal arts enter fields are seeking. was Barry Sw itzer. the former Okla- sonville now has a coach, Tom "llisiory would be excellent ing editors, writers and other other than the one associated with \evcrtheless. graduates do what it homa coach. Coughlin. but the expansion Car- preparation tor business." he said careers dealing with written com- their major. McBee. a junior journal- takes to find a job as soon as possi- "I'm flattered to be a candidate. I'd olina Panthers are still looking. But awaj from business, students munication. ism major, wants to be a real estate ble. love to get the chance to talk to Asked about Johnson, Panthers enter communication, education and 1 nglish majors also enter profes- developer after graduation. It takes an average of three to six Jerry." Davis said. general manager Bill Polian said. many Other areas " sional training such as law school, "At the time I declared a major. I months to find a job following grad- There was mixed reaction from "We're taking our time." I he most important goal for the medical school and graduate school. didn't know a lot about life after col- uation, and one of the frustrations players. Johnson will be heavily courted by history department is to develop an live said The organizational and lege ."he said. "I have worked for ahome people have when looking for a job is "I'm paid to play football, but 1 television networks. Fox, which last educated person, not to identity spe- communication skills learned in the builder for a year, and I am excited about how long it takes. Clough said. The had a lot of respect for what Jimmy November wrestled the NFC con- cific professions associated with the English department help students building and developing." amount of time it takes depends on Johnson did." quarterback Troy Aik- tract away from CBS. is interested in major, fuckei said A knowledge who want to obtain adv anced degree Although McBee does not plan to how much time and effort an indi- man said. hiring Johnson as an analyst. ducation m the past provides a success, he said become a journalist, he does believe v idual puts into the search and how Emmitt Smith was not immedi- "We certainly welcome the oppor- foundation foi the present and future. Some English majors still want to gaining a degree is important. much experience that individual has ately reachable for comment. How- tunity to discuss with Jimmy Johnson he *.ml become teachers. "You need a degree to fall back on." upon graduation, she said. ever, last week he said, "If you fire the possibility of coming to Fox \^ ithoul history, it's like putting "I want to teach English because I he said. "If I fail at building houses. 1 The pressure after college is great Jimmy, you fire me." Sports," Fox Sports president David yout hand on a stove because you think il is my strong suit and I enjoy can always use the skills I learned in because students have to start loan Michael Irvin, who played for Hill said. "We would love to have a didn't know n was hot." I uckcr said it," said Renee Zwaagstra, a sopho- journalism to find another career." payments, are on their own and inde- Johnson at Miami, stormed around two-time Super Bowl winning coach pendent from parents and need Valley Ranch slamming doors. on our broadcast team." money. Clough said. Even Johnson's foes said they will Jones tried to put the best possible "Many graduates go out feeling miss him. spin on what happened. qualified and confident but become In Phoenix. Buddy Ryan said: "There are no negatives when you discouraged when they don't find a "I'm disappointed that Jimmy left look at it." Jones said. "Jimmy put job right away." she said. "So they'll Dallas. Things aren't always as good everything on the line for the Cow- take the first job offer they get as they look from the outside." boys. Now we're looking to the because they feel desperate, or Johnson looked almost relieved future." they'll drop out of the job market during his news conference. Said Johnson: "Some have HAVE WE altogether because of rejection. But "Personally, it was a time 1 think I described our relationship as rocky, finding a job is a waiting game." needed to pull back some," he said. but something about our relationship "Anybody who knows me knows I worked. Something was very, very have to be 100 percent totally good." focused or else I'm not going to be as Johnson's departure may lead to good. the defection of some key players, GOT A DEAL "I felt like 1 was beginning to lose including linebacker Ken Norton, Know anything... that focus, and because of that I'm no fullback Daryl Johnston, wide longer coach of the Dallas Cow- receiver Alvin Harper and offensive ... news? boys." linemen Nate Newton. Kevin Gogan It was the mention of Switzer that and Mark Stepnoski. FOR YOU!!!! Tell the Skiff. made Johnson fly into a rage. The Cowboys already have lost During a league party last week, defensive end Jimmie Jones, guard- Call our office at Jones proposed a toast to the team's center John Gesek and placekicker success. When he wasn't invited to Eddie Murray. atannrrrmt i i avt H I umciijiiaa 921-7428. join Johnson's table, he said he felt Johnson urged unsigned players to W HI ii IfTITjlP HM Mil TO JIJUP.UTIJ . IJJLII kf. 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