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Olympics iehL Oelt sponsors pedal benefit MAY 3 Page 6 Friday, May 3,1985 Vol. 133, no. 49 DePauw University Greencastle, Indiana Indiana's oldest college newspaper 30 cents ftU9 0" West tlbrary Rosser to take presidential sabbatical b Plans include writing, foreign program visits Faculty surprised by sabbatical By John Stefany By Jeff McQuary University President Students and faculty were caught off guard by the Richard Rosser will take a announcement that University President Richard Rosser sabbatical leave of absence would take a sabbatical leave of absence. next fall - the first ever for a Associate Professor of Political Science Ralph Ray DePauw president. mond said the leave was unusual. Rosser said he plans to visit "As far as I know, it is peculiar to grant admini DePauw's overseas programs strators sabbatical leave, especially since sabbaticals are and to work on a series of usually granted to faculty members who are doing essays about issues facing research - a function which administrators usually do higher education. Executive not perform." Vice President Robert Bot Most faculty agreed that Rosser deserves a sab toms will oversee the universi batical. Professor of Philosophy and Religion Robert ty during Rosser's absence. Newton said "Administrators work hard; it's good to give Summer school them a rest." Several students have taken advantage of the summer·like weather to The leave was approved by enjoy classes outside. These students congregate in Bowman Park to the Board of Trustees last However, Newton asked what Rosser would do dur learn as they work on their tans. (Photo by Brent Larson) week. Board Chairman ing his leave. Faculty members are ordinarily required to Eugene Delves said Rosser's perform research related to their academic area. Commencement speaker selection leave will be essentially the Newton said he was unsure how Rosser's absence causes student, faculty conflict same as a faculty sabbatical. would affect faculty/administration relations. Bottoms, By Jennifer Koffend Newton said, has not yet had the chance to set a "We've been doing it with "presidential style." "It is outrageous that this year's seniors did not get a faculty for years, and the choice of who would speak at their own graduation cere Newton said Rosser's leave might be connected with board feels that after eight the poor evaluations Rosser received from faculty. "After mony," senior Gary Downs said. years of outstanding service to The DePauw Honorary Degrees Committee has selected eight years the points of conflict become more sharply the university.it would be ap defined," he said. Robert L. Payton, president of the Exxon Education Founda propriate for President Rosser tion, as the 1985 commencement speaker. The committee, con Professor of Mathematics Underwood Dudely said, to have this opportunity administrators would benefit from sabbaticals just as sisting of Associate Professor of Political Sciences Halp.h H~y also," Delves said. mond, Professor of English Robert Sedlack and Umverslty faculty do. President Richard Rosser, attempts to consider both student Rosser said a recent survey "I think it's a fine idea. Faculty have been getting and faculty input in their selection of the commencement by the Association of Govern them for y,ears, and administrators work at least as hard ing Boards indicated that 27 as we do. speaker and the honorary de~~ee recipients, Raymond said .. Haymond said that tradItIOnally, a student-gen~rated lIst percent of colleges now give presidential sabbaticals. of potential graduation speakers is sent to the OffIce of. the kind," Rosser said. that he decided to ask for next President, and is then seriously examined by the commIttee "There are more and more Rosser said he first fall off several months ago. during their commencement speaker selection. schools around the country presented the idea of a He said he believed now According to the president's office, there was no student who are giving long-term presidential sabbatical to the was an "appropriate time" for generated list submitted this year, forcing the committee to use presidents sabbaticals of this trustees five years ago and continued on page 3 the 1983-84 student-generated list submitted by former Stu dent Body President Jeff Ahlers. When asked to comment on this year's lack of a student generated list of possible commencement speakers, Student Body President Tom Karbowski, said, "In my opinion.' t~e Honorary Degrees Committee has made a very ~ood chOIce III their selection of Robert Payton, and I, along WIth the rest of the senior class am looking forward to hearing Mr. Payton speak. I am co~fident that the committee has made a wise choice." Raymond said in addition to student and faculty input, a number of criteria are used when selecting commencement speakers. "We particularly like Hoosiers, we particularly like alum ni, we particularly like individuals who are gracious and charitable to the university, and student heroes, too." Raymond added that there is a mutual interest between the university and Payton. "Payton has expressed a great deal of interest Jin our type of institution, and he has a very rich experience with educa tional fund raising and in education. I think we're starting something between the university and Payton that is going to be very healthy for both." At commencement, Payton will probably deal with the theme of education, Raymond said. "One of the things that excites me about Mr. Payton is that he thinks liberal arts is a very practical thing to do, and I think we need to keep telling ourselves that, because sometimes we are faced with a contrary point of view that seems very per suasive," Raymond added. Students get oriented Senior Linda Joyce said she thinks Payton is someone the Last Thursday, Tom Arner, assistant dean of students trained those who were chosen to be next fall's orien. university views as appealing to the senior class. "'He's prob tation leaders. These students will assist the incoming freshmen in getting adjusted to life at DePauw. continued on page 3 (Photo by Brent Larson) 2 The DePauw Friday, May 3, 1985 Campus Calendar 4 p.m. tomorrow and 1 to 5 recital at 4 p.m. in p.m. Sunday. Thompson Recital Hall. 6 Monday By Debi Cowdell "The Dick Hardwick Show" Donald Ryujin, assistant The calendar will be presented at 8 p.m. professor of psychology, will Quartet concert in Kresge Auditorium. speak on "Teaching and :3 Friday Tickets are $5. The baseball Intrinsic Motivation" at a DePauw's Randy Salman faculty forum luncheon at Doug Reitz will present a team will take on Hanover Quartet will be performing College for a game at 1 p.m. noon in VB Ballroom. in "The Dick Hardwick composition in a junior Faculty meeting will be held recital at 7 p.m. in Show" Friday and Saturday 5 Sunday at 7 p.m. in Thompson night. The quartet will Thompson Recital Hall. Recital Hall. The Br2lhms Hom Trio provide backup music for "The Dick Hardwick Show" will perfo:rm in a student Hardwick's wife, Los will be presented at 8 p.m. recital at 2 p.m. in Angeles Rams Cheerleader in Kresge Auditorium. 7 Tuesday Tickets are $5. Thompson Recital Hall. The Claudia Dunn, as she Greencastle Chamber Jim Fletcher '69, president performs in the show. 4 Saturday Orchestra will perform in a of J.H. Fletcher Co. will Quartet performs speak on "Changing Kid's Day events for Lollipop Concert with Puck The quartet is made up of Management Styles In A :information, see story page grades 1, 2 and 3 will be Players from Bloomington at Assistant Professor of Closely Held Corporation" 16. held at 10 a.m. in Lilly 3 p.m. in Kresge Woodwinds Randy Salman, in an evening lecture series Center. Kid's Day events for Auditorium. Tracey Alspach Saxophone, senior Jim Art exhibit at 7 p.m. in East College grades 4, 5, and 6 will be will give a voice Connerly, piano, senior Don 308. The baseball team will Parker, drums and junior Works of art by seniors held at 11 a.m. in Lilly performance in a senior Lenaye Siegal, Sheryl Smith, recital at 7:30 p.m. in take on IVPVI for a game at Doug Elmore, bass. Center. Nile Weber will give 1 p.m. and Christina Wilson are a piano performance in a Thompson Recital Hall. The The show will be currently on display in the senior recital at 2 p.m. in baseball team will travel to Senior Show I exhibit in the Rose-Hulman Institute of For more information concerning presented at 8 p.m. in Thompson Recital Hall. campus related activities call the Kresge Auditorium. Tickets Art Center through Sunday. Betsy Brightbill will give a Technology for a game at 1 24-hour news and sports hotline at are $5. For more Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to flute performance in a senior p.m. 658-4625. ........ HELP WANTED: OFF·CAMPUS STUD'" COMING SOON .. " • Experienced Men's Wear Con sultant for Fine Clothing Store SPRING 1986 RESIDENCE HAll lC)TTERY - Full-lime Position. Please APPUCA TlON DEADLINE Apply in Person to Heathcliff, I!\,shley Square, 9-5. FOR All PROGRAMS (Except Athens) Drawing Mon., May 6 (11 a.m. = 1 p.m.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1985 U.B. TV Lounge CONTAC.T MRS. 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