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Vol. 8 No. 1 January, 1975 PRESIDENT KIDERA NOTES FIVE-YEAR PLAN PROGRESS In a December statement, Presi­ dent Kidera noted that “following nearly two years of study and delib­ eration, the Master Plan committee, under the chairmanship of Dr. Charles E. Ford, “has distributed its report to trustees, members of the University Senate and faculty. President Kidera said, “While the report recommends that Sacred Heart University recommit itself to its original purpose of being an un­ dergraduate Catholic college, with (continued on page 8) Governor Ella T. Grasso, the recipient of a University honorary doctoral degree in 1972, greeted President Kidera warmiy during a visit to the University as part of her successful GIFTS, BALANCED BUDGET, 1974 Campaign swing throughout the state. Mrs. Grasso addressed University students OCUS SHU FINANCE EFFORTS and then mingied with them informaily in the cafeteria area during her campus tour. A University Gift Report showed Cross Registration Program SHU Launches Active Admissions about $293,000 in grants and gifts Cited as Cooperative Effort Recruiting Efforts for 1973-74. It was also indicated Among Public-Private Sectors that a 1974-75 Budget adopted by The admissions office, staffed by the Trustees should be a balanced director William Dean and associate one. President Kidera cited the em­ director Spiros Antoniadis, this fall Through a combination of phasis on cross-registration activi­ carried out a busy schedule of high strengthened budgetary controls, ties between public and private school and college night visits, in anticipated gift and tuition income, higher education institutions in addition to hosting high school coun­ and other positive measures, the Fairfield county as evidence of the selors and student visits to the cam­ 1974-75 fiscal year budget repre­ desire to work cooperatively on pus this fall. sents a balanced one and was higher educational problems. FRIEND, a new alumni-led pro­ approved June 18, 1974 by the Through the HECUS (Higher gram to assist prospective students Trustees. President Kidera called Education Center of Urban Studies) complete application and obtain ad­ 1974-75 a year of “High Hopes and organization, of which Mr. Kidera is mission is another of the efforts Expectations” and noted any deficit also president, students from Fair- helpful to the admissions officers. should be swiftly retired with the field County public institutions can FRIEND, is scheduled to go into ac­ help of enrollment growth, gift in­ select courses at private ones which tion this month and will use a group creases, tuition adjustments and their own college may not have and of some 15 alumni living in different continuing financial control of insti­ through a state grant arrangement geographic areas to contact prospec­ tutional budgets to guard against (P.A. 140) be able to select such tive students. The FRIENDS will future inflationary pressures while courses at state rate cost with the help with admissions procedures providing a quality academic pro­ private colleges involved being and be constantly up-dated on the gram. subsidized under the grant. university both by the project chair­ The University, on January 1, Sacred Heart is participating in man Cosmo Civale and by Mr. Dean. 1975, increased tuition $75 for the HECUS cross-registration pro­ Civale is a 1970 graduate from full-time study for the Spring, 1975 gram and enrolled 32 students from Waterbury who now teaches at Sey­ semester, and corresponding in­ public institutions during the mour high school. creases of $5 per credit hour in combined past spring, summer and The first SHU College Awareness various evening, day and Summer fall semesters. Day in December involved inter- part-time courses. (continued on page 4) (continued on page 4) TWO SHU ALUMNI IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY In the October, 1974 issue of HAPPENINGS, it was noted tha^^ John R. Quinn of Fairfield anc^A Thom Serrani of Stamford wer^^ candidates for the General Assem­ bly from the 132nd and 144th Dis­ tricts respectively. The University was pleased to learn that both men won and that Representative Quinn and Representative Serrani have now become members of the Gener­ al Assembly. Noting their accom­ plishment, President Kidera said “we are honored to have alumni of such a young University in positions of leadership responsibUity to the citizens of our state.” It is symbolic of much of the progress our alumni Sharing a memory of the late Dr. William H. Conley, founding president of Sacred Heart University, before the dedication of a memorial collection of books, December 8, in his are making and we are additionally name in the University library are Richard A. Matzek, librarian; Mrs. Conley; and the Most pleased to report that both men are Rev. Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of Bridgeport. The official portrait of Dr. Conley, painted involved on the University Contact by former faculty member Thomas Guidone, is at left. List to help further the successful passage of Legislation of value to the independent colleges of Connec­ ticut. CELEBRITIES SPARK SUCCESSFUL CONVOCATION AND OTHER EVENTS Governor Ella Grasso, former U.S. Representative Robert Steele^^ actress Viveca Lindfors, author anc^^ editor Louis Untermeyer and the Rev. Eugene Carson Blake were among celebrities speaking at Campus interest in the arts and humanities was never more prevalent than that evidenced by the above audience which filled the University library lecture hall to hear internation­ Sacred Heart this fall. ally recognized editor and writer, Louis Untermeyer (standing) review the works of the Governor Grasso and her then late poet, Robert Frost in a November Convocation. Gubernatorial opponent, Mr. Steele, were participants at separate con­ vocations outlining the issues of the 1974 Fall Campaign in Connecticut. Miss Lindfors donned a variety of capes, shawls and wigs to portray 36 real and fictional women for a large audience attending her convo­ cation “I Am a Woman.” Mr. Unter­ meyer, a personal friend of the late poet Robert Frost and one of the first to collect his works in anthology form, discussed “Acquaintance with Frost” before another well-attended convocation. The Rev. Dr. Blake, a former president of the World Council of Churches, who is now executive di­ rector of Bread for the World, dis­ cussed world hunger. Among other speakers this have been Dr. Peter Lengyel of^^ Architects of success in part-time educational development include the above three plan­ Yale, who delivered the Fourth An­ ners who have contributed to the University’s part-time growth in that field. They are Arthur J. Brissette, seated, assistant dean and director of continuing education and nual Voynick Memorial Lecture, (standing) Mrs. Carol Ney, associate director, and Charles W. Harper, business depart­ poet Michael Culross, and Lanza del ment chairman. Vasto, Christian pacifist and author. THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER CABARET MAINTAINS HECTIC by Robert A. Kidera PACE DURING FALL SEASON President, Sacred Heart University In addition to entertaining capac­ ity weekend schedules on campus, The recent announcement that Sacred Heart Claude McNeal’s Cabaret players University would increase its tuition rate by $75 have been maintaining a hectic spe­ for the second semester, contained one fact that cial schedule entertaining area deserves repeating. The vote by the Trustees for church, parent, civic and guidance the increase was made at the recommendation of counselor groups. a committee composed of students, faculty and On October 24, they entertained administrators. in Hartford at a Republican Party At most colleges, an increase in tuition is greeted by protests or criticism Dinner which included national, by students. At Sacred Heart the student leaders had joined faculty and state and area notables. On Decem­ administrators in a study of the University’s financial needs and the con­ ber 7 they performed “Cabaret at the Tower,” a benefit to aid Bridge­ stant pressures of inflation and rising energy costs — and all concluded port’s proposed Center for the Arts that an increase was not only justified but highly desirable. at the tower level of the State Na­ We believe this tells something special about SHU students and the tional Bank in downtown Bridgeport spirit of community and cooperation which is found on the SHU campus. and Bridgeport’s Mayor Nicholas In addition to the recommendation to increase tuition, students and staff Panuzio acted as host as he had at have embarked upon an effort to generate additional income and gift sup­ the October 24 Hartford meeting. port for several auxiliary enterprises or non-academic activities. For in­ The group also presented Decades stance, the student staff of WSHU-FM has conducted an “on-the-air” solici­ November 6 at the New York Hilton. tation of its listeners and is seeking sponsor grants for several of its broad­ casts. Similarly, the Drama Department has accepted invitations for out­ The Golden Goose Ensemble, side “Cabarets” which produce revenue for the University — and next SHU children’s theatre troupe, has been contracted to perform through­ Spring the students will help man the telephones during the Phonathon for out the Fairfield school system and parents and alumni. has performed before several other From experience, we know that voluntary gift support for the University groups. Directed by Pat Lombard, wUl be generated more easily if potential donors see that the students the ensemble presented “The Ad­ Ithemselves are so committed and so appreciative of their experience at ventures of Raggedy Ann, Andy SHU, that they themselves are involved in its fund-raising activities. and their Doll Friends” in December and “Fairy Tales; Fact and Fiction” Personally, I can think of no better appeal to potential donors than this the preceding month. The ensemble student involvement. We have much to be grateful for — in our students — plans to present “The New Adven­ and for the reception and support that donors have in turn given to them. tures of Winnie-the-Pooh” in Febru­ ary or early March. VARSITY MEm BASKETBALL TEAM EXCELS The Sacred Heart University Men’s Varsity Basketball Team, based on its early December performance appeared to be a near certainty for a post­ MULTI-MEDIA ACCOUNTING season NCAA Tournament bid with a 6-1 record which included wins over PROGRAM DEVELOPED New Haven (71-62), Pace 79-74), St. Anselm (85-78), AIC (91-88), Marist (85-83), Kean State (89-72) and a loss to C. W. Post (79-72). Through a gift of Everett Delaney, partner In the J. William Hope Ac­ With no graduation losses last season, the cagers boasted balance and counting Firm, of Bridgeport, and scoring punch in their initial contests from players such as Carl Winfree, father of Trustee Robert D. Delaney, freshman Hector Olivencia and Ed Irwin to cut through early opponents a multi-media accounting proram like a hot knife through butter. They appeared to be off and running to one has been made possible. It will in­ of their most outstanding seasons in what has become a continuing annual clude film strips and cassettes of pattern of success attributable to the coaching genius of J. Donald Feeley. accounting information which are played through a self-help projector Girls Squad Formed for individual instruction. The pro­ jector will be located in one of the A University’s Girls’ Basketball varsity squad, which started this year lower level rooms of the library. under the guidance of former Kaybestos Brakette star Mickey Stratton, has organized a schedule of play for this month which includes Fairfield The accounting program will be University, the University of Bridgeport, and Connecticut College. Lorie used throughout the year to enable ^ones and Regina Wright were promising players in practice sessions. students to review accounting infor­ mation in 30 segments, allowing Coach Peter DiOrio indicated a very successful Fall Baseball season took students to reinforce at their own place with a largely Freshman team compiling a 6-6 record, including two speed information learned in class. victories over arch-rival Fairfield University. Catcher Joe Rietano stood out with a .361 batting average. SHU Launches Active Admissions Recruiting Efforts {continued from page 1) HUMANITARIAN CONCERNS FEATURE FALL SCENE ested Fairfield County junior and In summing up these nbw and senior high school students visiting continuing activities, Mr. Dean Activities focusing on humanitari­ campus for sample 20-minute classes said, “Probably the best recruiters an concerns highlighted the fall in 15 subject areas and meeting with for our university are the students scene at SHU. faculty and students. Approximate­ themselves, past and present. They At least 30,000 pounds of goods ly 450 students who expressed in­ tell it like it is and they relate well were reported in early December terest in attending SHU received to other students too.” for the University’s Fifth Annual notice of the event. Appalachia drive spearheaded by Cross Registration Program Sigma Tau Omega fraternity for Student Aides in Admissions, {continued from page 1) needy people in Lewis County, chaired this year by senior Lynn Inquiries by interested students Kentucky. McNamara of Stratford, provide at public colleges in the County The Appalachia activities and “waiting room receptions,” campus should be made by them to the earlier ones concerned with Hon­ tours, and a first-hand report on the liaison officer at the respective duran relief which involved the campus to prospective students. public institution involved. SHU Campus Ministry and inter­ ested students were covered by Channel 8 Television in New Haven. ^ampu^ ^^epcrt^ Alleviating world hunger has been a continuing, theme^t the University Orientation sessions were held this fall for part-time The social work program, directed by John Chesire, this fall. as well as full-time students with emphasis on the one- assistant professor, has issued a revised handbook, set to-one meeting between old and new students. The New­ up an 18-member advisory council, and sponsored a The Ministry also has been active comers program continued efforts to integrate students reception for field instructors. into the university. in the counseling, planning and im­ plementation of programs such as Miss Rachel Wilbanks, of Stamford, was appointed to table talk discussion, Tuesday night The alumni council met in October for their first an­ the university student personnel services as a counselor nual meeting. James D. Sabo, a 1969 graduate, is presi­ with responsibilities in personaland career counseling films and the Thomas Merton dent. this past fall. A graduate of Stamford high school, Miss Wilbanks received her B.S. degree in social sciences Memorial Film celebration. Both the * * * from Wilberforce University (Ohio) and her M. A. degree Rev. John B. Giuliani, chaplain, and in counseling and family relations from the University of Trustee Dr. Mercedes de Arango, who is also profes­ Connecticut. Sister Kathleen P. Deignan,C.N.D., sor emeritus at Manhattanville college, addressed stu­ dents on “Our Spanish Heritage," highlighting Spanish associate chaplain, have been week. An exhibition of 27 models of the inventions of Leon­ involved in various community ardo da Vinci, on loan from IBM Corporation, are being humanitarian programs working^^ exhibited in the university library from January 8 with the Diocese of Bridgepor'^^ Forty high school guidance counselors from several. through February 1. schools visited the university and enjoyed hearing a * * * Ministry of Social Concerns. Sister panel of students discuss “Life at SHU”. Deignan also has composed words William B. Kennedy, assistant to the president of SHU, was named to a four-member legislative affairs and music to songs for worship for “Taste of College” was offered in October and Novem­ commiteee of the Connecticut Conference of Independ­ liturgies at the University. ber with introductory mini courses taught in the areas of ent Colleges. social work, urban studies, psychology and English. A news article in the local press concerning fraternities and sorori­ WSHU’s Wandering Minstrel Inn will return to the student lounge this month. ties at SHU and the University of Denise DiVita, Stratford junior, and John Jay Shee­ han, Bridgeport, were elected queen and king of Ivy Bridgeport further featured the Weekend. Judge Burton Jacobson, resident judge of the second activities of SHU Greek letter circuit court of Bridgeport, led a panel discussion on organizations in humanitarian ac­ "The Anatomy of the (Criminal Trial — from Arrest to The management center sponsored seminars on com­ Sentencing.” Also participating were Arlen Nickowitz, tivities and John J. “Chubby” pensation, affirmative action, and wages and salaries assistant state's attorney for Fairfield county in superior Katona, a University staff member, this fall. Harold “Hal” Wegman is center director. court, Bridgeport; and Eugene Spear, assistant public defender for the county, Bridgeport. Seventy-five SHU was also featured for his portrayal * * * students in the paralegal course attended. of Santa Claus to families, church Four students in Dr. Ralph Corrigan’s writing classes have published articles in regional or national magazines groups, and convalescent home this fall. The Draught Board, a university Rathskeller, opened residents during the Yuletide in September and the facility, designed like an English Pub, has become a popular late afternoon and evening season. gathering place for students, faculty and administrators. Dr. Grace Farrell Lee, assistant professor of English, Beer is sold from 3 to 11 p.m. on weekdays and the name won a grant for post-doctoral studies from the National of the facility was selected from an entry of Dennis A. Endowment for the Humanities, and is preparing a Lesko following a referendum. paper on 10th and 20th century fiction as a result of ARTS GRANT GIVEN summer studies at Yale University. FOR BICENTENNIAL

* * * Dr. Charles E. Ford, academic vice president and President Kidera recently acknowl­ dean, was named to the Faculty of Consulting Examin­ edged a $2,500 Grant from the Con­ WSHU has been experimenting with varied program­ ers for the Connecticut Board for State Academic necticut Commission on the Arts to ming including a “University Forum” hosted by Brother Awards. Philip in which SHU pesonalities are interviewed. support a series of special visual art exhibits which will be part of the * * * A special exhibit of 49 pieces of the work of Vermont SHU 1974-75 Bicentennial Arts Pro­ Students have been actively forming chapters of na­ artist Caroline Hooke was displayed. gram. The Rev. William J. Fletcher, tional professional organizations. Chemistry students * * * director of cultural events, was in­ have formed a chapter of the American Chemical Society volved with the grant acquisition and and history studgnts were initiated into the honorary so­ Several musical events, including chamber orchestra will administer its use in the pro­ ciety, Phi Alpha Theta. Both management and market­ and choral concerts, a “Day for Dancing,” and Thomas ing students are studying the possibilities of student Merton Memorial celebration freedom songs performed gram. chapters in their disciplines. by the chamber singers, took place this fall. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY For your information, we have listed this special enclosure of the Board of Trustees of Sacred Heart University in the January issue of Happenings. The members represent a cross section of distinguished citizens concerned with the future welfare of SHU and are dedicated to the continuing improvement and furtherance of a young, vig- lorous, and viable institution of higher iearning which has enjoyed increased total enrollment and program success in Connecticut. Cognizant of their responsibilities, mindful of their mission, the trustees are now organized through.a number of Board committees and subcommittees to deal with specific areas of institutional life and its future directions. Through cooperative partnership with faculty, student, administrative and other constituencies of the University, the trustees look forward confidently and positively to the future and the University is pleased to recognize their present membership in this way. Their present committee assignments also are listed.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

THE MOST REVEREND WALTER W. CURTIS, S.T.D. The Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, the founder of Sacred Heart University, who has served as chairman of the board since its inception, was named Bishop of Bridgeport in 1961. He hoids a B.A. Degree from Seton Hail University, was ordained to the priesthood in 1937 and iater earned a Doctorate of Sacred Theoiogy from Catholic University of America in 1949. A former professor of Moral Theology, he received episcopal ordination as a Bishop in 1957 and was appointed ■Tftuterr Bishopx)f Bisica and Auxiliary Bishop of Newark in that year. A participant in the 1962 Vatican II Ecumenical Council and a member of several of its committees, he has earned several honorary doctorates for his national leadership in Catholic affairs, including more recent ones from Yale/Berkeley Divinity School and the Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Bishop Curtis is chairman of the Bishops Committee for the Liturgy of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, a member of the NCCB administrative board, and recently participated in a month-long theological seminar for the American Bishops in Rome.

ROBERT W. HUEBNER ROBERT D. DELANEY VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD SECRETARY OF THE BOARD Robert W. Huebner, vice president of Secretary of the Sacred Heart Univer­ the Sacred Heart University Board, is sity board, Mr. Delaney is a partner in vice president-operations. Southern the Bridgeport firm of J. William Hope New England Telephone Company. and Company, certified public account­ Prominent activities include: director, ants. He is active in the legal taxation Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company, field and has been admitted to the Con­ Middletown; trustee, People's Savings necticut Bar, U. S. Tax Court Bar and Bank, Bridgeport; and chairman-elect, practiced before the Supreme Court and Connecticut Hospital Association, New Haven. is a member of national, state and local bar associations and the He is also a member of the board of directors of the Bridgeport tax sections of the national and state bar groups. He is secretary Chamber of Commerce, belongs to the New Haven Chamber of and director of Twelve Hundred Broad Street, Inc.; is a member of Commerce, Manufacturers Association of Southern Connecticut, the American, Connecticut and greater Bridgeport area CPA groups, Inc. and has served as officer or is a member of several other com­ and a partner in various enterprises connected with Vermont real munity groups and organizations in the Greater Bridgeport area. estate. He is a Yale University graduate and is married to the former Bar­ A graduate of Fairfield University and Boston College Law bara Dillon. They have four sons. School, he is married to the former Katherine L. Doyle and they have a son, Patrick.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

DR. MERCEDES de ARANGO Dr. de Arango is Professor Emeritus, Manhattanville College, Purchase, New MRS. JOHN J. (MARY G.) COTTER York. She earned her Doctor of Philoso­ Mrs. Cotter is the wife of Attorney phy degree in Spanish Letters from the John J. Cotter. She received her B.A., University of Madrid and an M.A. at Trinity College (Washington, D.C.); and Columbia and a B.A. degree at Manhat­ is a member of the Executive Board of tanville. the Bridgeport Chapter of the American She Is a member of the American Cancer Society; Auxiliary Board of St. Association of University Women; Pres­ Vincent’s Hospital as Scholarship ident, Greenwich District of Catholic Women; and past president of Chairman, League of St. Joseph’s Manhattanville Sodality and Alumnae Association. She is a direct Manor; and belongs to Brooklawn Country Club, Algonquin descendant of Francisco de Arango y Parenzo, Marques de la Club, Fayerweather Yacht Club and the Gratitud. Skytop Club (Pa.). She resides in Greenwich, Connecticut and is active in education She is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and currently resides in and student activities and in the area of cultural relations with Fairfield with her husband and their ten children. Spain and Spanish America.

1 FRED C. FRASSINELLI, JR. DR. JESSE M. MANLAPAZ Fred C. Frassinelli, Jr. is secretary- Dr. Manlapaz is a Neurologist and treasurer of the E. & F. Construction Neurosurgeon. He was born in Philip­ Company and president of the E. & F. pines, received his M.D. degree from Reaity Company of Bridgeport. the Royal Pontifical University of Santo A graduate of Dartmouth Coliege, his Tomas, of the Dominican Order, Manila^ membership affiiiations inciude Com­ He is a member of several Medical socil missioner, City of Bridgeport Park De­ eties and hospitals including the Ameri­ partment; director of the Connecticut can Academy of Neurology, Fairfield Zooiogical Society; trustee of the City County Medical Society and New Eng­ Savings Bank and Fairfield Country Day School as well as Sacred land Neurosurgical Society. Heart University. He is also on the Advisory Committee of the Con­ He is a member of the board of trustees of the National Multiple necticut National Bank. Sclerosis Society; has taught at institutions such as the Harvard He resides in Bridgeport and is married to the former Sarah Ann Medical School, Albany Medical College and at the Massachusetts Wheeler and they have four children. General Hospital, department of Neurosurgery and is the author of several published and unpublished medical papers. He maintains offices in Danbury and New Milford. He is married to the former Beverly Bugel.

ALEXANDER HAWLEY Alexander Hawley is chairman of the board and president of the Connecticut National Bank. Prominent activities in­ REVEREND MARTIN J. McDERMOTT clude: vice president and member, executive committee, Connecticut Father McDermott is pastor of St. Bankers Association, Hartford; board Mary's Church, Stamford, Connecticut. of directors and chairman development He is spiritual director of the Council of steering and gift committee, St. Catholic Women of the Diocese of Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport; and Bridgeport, and member of the board of board of directors, Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation. directors, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Stam­ He also serves on the boards of several other organizations includ­ ford. He was a former chaplain at Sacred ing the Connecticut Public Expenditures Council. Heart University. A graduate of Yale University, he is married to the former Barbara He attended the University of Con­ King and they have three children, Mrs. Alexandra H. Oldershaw, necticut and St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore. A former pastor of St. James Hawley and Bronson Hawley. Patrick’s Church in Bridgeport, he has served in various parishes of the diocese, including St. Charles and Blessed Sacrament in Bridge­ port, St. Joseph in Shelton and St. Thomas in Fairfield.

JAMES R. KERR James R. Kerr is chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Avco DONALD H. McGANNON Corporation. Prominent activities in­ Mr. McGannon is president, Westing- clude: chairman of the Board of Govern­ house Electric Corporation, Broadcast­ ors, United Way of America; trustee. ing, Learning and Leisure Industries; National Safety Council; and director. president. National Urban League; National Association of Manufacturers. chairman, Connecticut Commission for A founding trustee of Sacred Heart Higher Education; and trustee of New University and a member of the board of York University, Ithaca College, Mary- Governors of the Fairfield Foundation of the Diocese of Bridgeport, mount College and New York Law Mr. Kerr served between 1970 and 1972 as national chairman of the School. He was a founding trustee of United Way. He also has several other prominent civic affiliations. Sacred Heart University. He is married to the former Colleen Warrick and they have four He has an A.B. degree from Fordham University and an L.L.B. children. degree from Fordham Law School and a number of honorary de­ grees from various U.S. colleges and universities. He Is married to the former Patricia Burke and they have thirteen children.

ROBERT A. KIDERA President of Sacred Heart University, his recent affiliations include: president of the Higher Education Center for Ur­ REVEREND MONSIGNOR ban Studies (HECUS); director of New JOHN F. McGOUGH England Board of Higher Education; Monsignor McGough, an original director of the Connecticut Health and incorporator and founding trustee of Educational Facilities Authority and the University, has been a member of past president, Connecticut Conference the original priests’ council for the Dio­ of Independent Colleges. cese of Bridgeport and a judge of the He is also president of the International Institute of Connecticut Matrimonial Tribunal of the Diocese. A and a board member of several professional and community organi­ former Superintendent of Schools of zations in various fields. the Diocese of Bridgeport (1960-69), he earned B.A. Degree from 3t. Mary College, Baltimore; Master’s in He holds an M.A. degree from Marquette University and an Hon­ Theology from St. Mary University and Master of Arts in Educa­ orary Doctorate from Bridgeport Engineering Institute. Prior affilia­ tional Administration from Fairfield University. tions Include vice president of Fordham University and executive assistant to the president at Cornell University. He has several past affiliations and board positions in Catholic education and cultural and civic endeavors and is a member of the He is married to the former Helen Behling and they have six chil­ State Committee for Catholic Education. He is pastor of St. Cather­ dren. ine of Siena Church in Trumbull (Nichols), Conn. DR. MANNING M. PATTILLO, JR. CARMEN A. TORTORA Dr. Pattillo earned his B.A. degree Mr. Tortora is administrator, Carolton from the University of the South and his Chronic and Convalescent Hospital. He A.M. and Ph.D. degrees from the Uni­ graduated from the Junior College of versity of Chicago. He is director, spe- Connecticut (now part of the University ciai projects for the University of Roch­ of Bridgeport), attended Tufts Univer­ ester and he has received honorary sity and Fordham Law School. degrees from several U.S. colleges and He was crusade chairman for the last universities. nine years of the American Cancer Soci­ A former associate professor at the ety and received an award for fund rais­ University of Chicago, he was past president of the Foundation ing success; former commissioner of parking. City of Bridgeport; Center; vice president, Danforth Foundation and director of educa­ business advisor of Lafayette Bank and Trust Company; member of tion, Lilly Endowment. the Bridgeport Commission of Federal Housing and founder of two He holds several memberships and directorships and is active in convalescent hospitals; and holds memberships in Geriatric, Hos­ publications on various aspects of philanthropy. pital Administrator and Nursing Administration organizations. He is married to the former Martha A. Crawford and the Pattillos He is also active in the Pomperaug Council of Boy Scouts of have three children. Mason, Martha and John. America. He is married to the former Agnes Molloy and they have fourteen children.

MRS. EDWARD J. REBERKENNY (MARY ANN) Mrs. Reberkenny has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Manhattanville Col­ DR. THOMAS A. VANDERSLICE lege where she was an honor student. She majored in English with minors in Dr. Vanderslice is vice president of French and Spanish and she took the General Electric Company and group French studies at Laval University in executive of Special Systems and Prod­ Quebec. ucts group. A developer of systems and instruments for the U. S. Space pro­ Active in affairs at St. Catherine of gram and research in electronic tech­ £iena Church, Trumbull (Nichols), she is a past president of the ladies guild executive board, a member of the Bridgeport Council of nologies, he is recognized as a leading national authority in his field through Catholic Women since 1965, and president of the ladies guild of the membership in several honorary socie­ American Cancer Society, former board member of the Nichols ties and is listed in “American Men and Women of Science,” and PTA, member of the Brownson Country Club, Huntington and the has published extensively in scientific and technical fields. He has Pinewood Lake Association, Trumbull. held several top administrative positions and has been active in She is married to Edward J. Reberkenny and they have seven community affairs in various locations where he has served. daughters. He earned his B.S. degree from Boston College, and a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Physics from Catholic University where he was a Fulbright scholar. He and his wife, Margaret, have four sons.

LEONARD A. SCHINE Attorney Schine is a senior partner, Schine Julianelle, Karp and Bozelko; is a member of the Connecticut and Amer­ ican Bar Associations, American Trial CLARKE D. YOUNG Lawyers Association, and American Clarke D. Young is vice president, Judicature Society. He can practice be­ Rauscher Pierce Securities Corporation fore Connecticut and Federal courts in­ (investment banking). He previously cluding Supreme Court; was governor was vice president, F. S. Moseley and of the American Trial Lawyers Associa­ Company; general partner, Hallgarten tion and senior judge, Westport Town Court. He earned his B.S. de­ and Company; and vice president, vot­ gree from the University of Vermont and doctor of jurisprudence ing stockholder, A. G. Becker and Com­ from the University of Connecticut. pany, Inc. He was director of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Aspetuck Land Mr. Young earned a B.A. degree from Trust, Brooks Foundation, Schilthuis Foundation, All State Ven­ Pennsylvania State University; M.B.A. from Harvard University and ture Capital Corporation, the Borck Corporation and National Rec­ a diploma from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He is reation Industries, Inc. He has been active in several additional former national director. Navy League of the United States and has civic, real estate development, recreation and conservation pro­ a variety of memberships and affiliations in the New York business grams. and financial world. He is also on the part-time Sacred Heart Uni­ He is married to the former Lois Gildersleeve and th,ey have five versity faculty. children. He and his wife,Lois,have two children —Leslie C. and CynthiaG. TRUSTEE COMMITTEES The following Trustee Committees had been established by the Board as of the Fall of 1974 and are listed for your information:

Executive Committee Nominating Committee Educational Policy & Planning Committee Mr. Robert W. Huebner, Chairman Rev. Msgr. John F. McGough, Chairman Dr. Manning M. Pattillo, Jr. Chairman Mr. Robert D. Delaney Mr. Robert D. Delaney Mrs. Mary Ann Reberkenny, Co-chairman Mr. Alexander Hawley Mr. Alexander Hawley Mrs. Mary G. Cotter Mr. Robert A. Kidera Mr. Robert W. Huebner Mr. Donald H. McGannon Rev. Msgr. John F. McGough Mr. James R. Kerr Rev. Martin J. McDermott Dr. Manning M. Pattillo Mr. Robert A. Kidera Mr. Leonard A. Schine Dr. Manning M. Pattillo “Ad hoc” Long-Range Planning Committee Mr. Leonard A. Schine Dr. Thomas A. Vanderslice, Chairman Development Committee Rev. Msgr. John F. McGough Mr. Robert W. Huebner, Chairman Finance Committee Mr. Robert W. Huebner Mr. Alexander Hawley Mr. Robert D. Delaney, Chairman Dr. Jesse S. Manlapaz Mr. Fred C. Frassinelli Student Life Committee Mr. Leonard A. Schine Mr. Alexander Hawley Dr. Mercedes de Arango, Chairman Mr. Carmen A. Tortora Mr. Robert A. Kidera Rev. Martin J. McDermott Mr. Clarke D. Young Rev. Msgr. John F. McGough

SHU Supports $4.5 Million Sum For Independent College Students President Kidera Notes Five-Year Plan Progress Sacred Heart University and accepted at such colleges over a other members of the Connecticut four-year cycle ranging from Fresh­ (continued from page 1] Conference of Independent Colleges man to Senior. The 1975-76 figure is emphasis on liberal education and are currently contacting members designed to help complete the career preparation in appropriate of the State General Assembly on original cycle, plus allow some infla­ areas, this study has served to increasing funding for P.A. 73-551. tion in costs, according to President sharpen our understanding of and On November 11, the CCIC Kidera. He contended that imple­ focus on the changing conditions in accepted a State Commission for mentation of the program, which which the institution will exist in Higher Education recommendation has accounted for only about 1.6 the years ahead.” calling for funding of Public Act percent of total state aid to higher “Among the recommendations — 73-551 from its present level of $3.1 education thus far, has saved which will now be considered by thei million to $4.5 million for the substantial additional tax payer various policy making bodies or ad-' 1975-76 fiscal year. The program, dollars which would otherwise be ministrative officers of the Univer­ which last year aided 359 SHU required to provide new facilities sity — were the creation of a con­ students, was termed “absolutely necessary to educate Connecticut tinuing institutional planning offi­ vital to the successful continuing en­ residents if state private college cer; further study of the Catholic rollment pattern of the past Fall” at resources are not fully used through “identity” of the college; and a Sacred Heart by President Kidera. this relatively inexpensive funding stress on academic standards.” The Act grants help to colleges method. He noted that the report contains primarily for scholarships for The CCIC also accepted a more than 32 charts with data on en­ Connecticut based full-time and Commission recommendation call­ rollment and financial status and a part-time students. It has been ing for increases in Public Act 140 to plan of action to help solve SHU developed successfully over a provide contracts with independent operating and capital needs. number of years in line with the idea colleges to use their resources for of expanding awards as each new state programs to be increased from entering class of such students was $160,000 to $255,000 in 1975-76.

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