Marshall University Marshall Digital Scholar The Parthenon University Archives Spring 1-30-1990 The Parthenon, January 30, 1990 Marshall University Follow this and additional works at: https://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon Recommended Citation Marshall University, "The Parthenon, January 30, 1990" (1990). The Parthenon. 2759. https://mds.marshall.edu/parthenon/2759 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at Marshall Digital Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Parthenon by an authorized administrator of Marshall Digital Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Marshall University ar enon Tuesdoy Jon 30. 1990 HUNTINGTON. W. VA Vol. 90. No. 57 F~ll-time faculty decreasing, enrollment up S. Gerke, Department of English chairman, said the in­ has a cumulative effect upon morale. The morale of the By Gregory Leaming crease in number of part-timers bothers him. faculty takes a beating when they see too many bodies in Staff Writer "We have some superb part-time teachers, but full-time English compMition classes." teachers have a bigger stake professionally than part­ Gerke said he requests new faculty every year, but Marshall's enrollment has increased by nearly 3,000 timers do," Gerke said. doesn't expect to get new teachers. Dr. Donna J. Spindel, students since 1974, but the university has fewer full-time Gerke said part-time faculty members often are unable of the Department of History, which has lost two faculty faculty members. to devote enough time to students outside ofthe classroom. positions since 1974, repeatedly l1asrequested new faculty "Some ofthem can spend a great deal oftime at Marshall, members. Spindel said she is "realistic" and expects noth­ See related edltorlal, Page 2 but others have to be all over the place to eke out a living," ing to come of those requests. Gerke said. "Since I've been here we haven't lost positions," Spindel Enrollment has risen from 9,675 students in 1974 to Gerke said the state saves money by increasing the said, "but our enrollment has· increased." todays 12,576. number ofpart-time faculty positions. "You could probably The Department of Music has lost six faculty positions "We have needs all over the University," Dr. Alan B. hire about 10 or 11 part-timersfor each full-time position," since 1974. Dr. Donald A Williams, chairman, said the Gould, provost, said. "We need many, many more faculty he said. "It's a glaring example ofsocial injustice that part­ effect of the decrea&e has been dramatic. During the '70s, members. I wish we could go out and get some." timer& are paid so little." students could choose from five different piano teachers. · Departments which have fewer faculty members include Gerke said his faculty members feel the preBSure most in Today there are two. the DepartmentofEnglish, which had 36full-timefacu1ty their freshman composition classes. The average class size "You can't serve as many students," Williams said. '"We members in 1974 but today has 29. is 28. try to be a comprehensive music department. Maybe we Gould said what the university has l08t in full-time "The national standards call for 22," Gerke said. 'That faculty, it has gained in part-time faculty. But Dr. Robert six extra may not sound like much to some people, but it See FACULTY, Page 12 Director says criteria not met in coach ·search By Jodi Thomas Presidential Correspondent Affirmative action goals were not met in the Athletic Department's selection proc­ ess for new head football coach Jim Don­ nan, according to Quee!l E. Foreman, direc­ tor of affirmative action/human resources. Foreman said the Athletic Department was aware ofits responsibilities, but guide­ lines were not followed in the rush to get a new coach. · '.{'he university'sAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity hiring guidelines for faculty, administrative and professional positions, state that at least three conditions must be met ~fore hiring personnel: "Vacancies must be advertised nation­ ally, any and all &eareb procedures must be as objective as possible and follow Marshall Phao by Chrts Hancoc• _University policies, and job offers must Do as I say, not as I do reflect equitable compensation considera­ tions." Frustrated students missed the perfect opportunity to pres­ Cushman was left unattended In a no parking zone at 1oth The guidelines also state that a "failure to ent the city of Huntington with a parking ticket as an Infamous Street between Eighth and Ninth avenues. follow the affirmative action recruitment guidelines will result in a delay in filling your positions. Exceptions will not be granted." - . Foreman said a department tries to fulfill the goals and commitments. "From my ETSU victory ·dro_ps Herd to .second perspective, it (the Athletic Depai:tment) hasn't fulfilled its commitments, but we By Steven J. Keith their final two home games in mid-Febru­ Buccaneer coach Les Robinson said his don't have a built~in sanction." She said a and Chris Dickerson ary. team played well. "We bounced back after sanction would have to come from a chief Sports Writers Marshall was sparked early by the per­ the loBB at VMI (Virginia Military Insti­ executive officer. formance ofjunior guard John Taft who led · tute)Saturday,"Robinsonsaid. "We played But President Dale F. Nitzschke and Marshall, who led throughout most ofthe all &eorers with 29 points. Junior forwards with alotofgutsandalotofpoise. I always Athletic Director Lee Moon said the af­ game, relinquished an 8-point lead with - Andre Cunningham and Maurice Sanders, love to win on the road." The victory im­ nrmative action procedures were followed. 4:14 left in the half'to fall victim to East and senior center Omar Roland all &eored proved ETSU's road record to 8-2. "They(searchcommitteemembers)evalu7 Tennessee State University 99-88 inJ.ast in double figures. "(Tim) Dagostine played his guts out and ated each candi~te and invited the four night's Henderson Center battle for the ETSU had five players in double figures, Taft plays better than most players do.even most:qualiti~d to campus," Nitzschke said. Southern Conference lead. includingthree who combined for68 points. when he's not at full speed," Robinson said. Nitzschke said he has heard nocomplaints The Herd, now 11-9 and 5-2, fell to second fTSU also sunk 13 of23 three-point goals, "I think Marshall played very well. To win about the quick hiring of Donnan. place behind the conference-leading Buc­ out-rebounded the Hetd 27-24 and hit 89. 7 hei:e is meaningful." caneers, 16-5 and 6-1. The team now faces percent of its free throws to contribute to See DIRECTOR, Page 12 a three-game road trip before returning for the Buccaneer victory. See ETSU, Page 11 2 The Parthenon Tuesday,Jan.30, 1990 Opinion Bud Bowl II winner? Who cares? Thank God it's over. After months of hype and all the fanfare, it's finally over. No, rm not [111-11111 talking about Super Bowl XXIV (although rm also glad it's over). I'm talking about Bud Bowl II, the second annual battle between Bud Light and Budweiser, broadcast during the Super Bowl. Faculty squeeze I have one question. What the hell is it? I have yet t.o figure out why beer bottles wearing plastic helmets and running int.o each other would excite they receive an official Bud Bowl II pin. Wowww! or entertain anyone (although it was about on the Now that's a souvenir I certainly would treasure. is major blemish same level of excitement as the Super Bowl). If Maybe I'll see how many I can get and aend one as there were a point t.o it, it might be half-way a Christmas gift to the aunt who always gets me interesting. underwear three sizes too small. he lack offull-time faculty members on campus is What's bad about the whole thing is the extent Actually it probably would be funny t.o see the the head of a rather large blemish on the face of t.o which it has been taken. There are Bud Bowl T­ score cards they receive. The first half scores this state. shirts, key chains, baseball caps, player nick­ would be written crisp and clear (if the viewers T Like a blemish, this problem goes way beneath names and interviews, odds on the game, trivia, can write), but as the game progressed and the the surface, and unless all the oil and dirt are squeezed out, commentat.ors and lots more. viewers indulged, the writing no doubt would the sore will resurface uglier than ever. What kind of people are entertained by this? The begin t.o resemble one of John Madden's diagrams only ones that immediately come to mind (other of a Super Bowl play. Se• related story, Page 1 than drunken college partiers) are those who take In the pamphlet the Anheuser-Busch also asks beer commercials as personal requests t.o imbibe. viewers to show their "'Bud Bowl spirit" by ordering various Bud Bowl II paraphernalia. I'm Attempts have been made to cover the sore, but none I picture the typical viewer as a 275-pound couch potat.o wearing an 'Td rather push a Ford sorry, I'll have t.o pass on showing my Bud Bowl serious enough to relieve the pressure that has been build­ than drive a Chevy" ball cap and a dirty T-shirt spirit. I have much better things to spend my ing for years. (with an exposed beer gut hanging over his size 48 money on, such as Miller Lite or Stroh's.