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SPRI NGFIELD COLLEGE ~ FALL 1994 \ .C\ ~\ \ '\ \\;\7 () 1" lk e J~ 1\ \~ r j . ( I e nt ief .. -- J"';e!c(len t ' \k' . f - lt~ The Making of a Meaningful Degree Andrea Muzeroll '92 is now a computer graphic artist with Impressions Software. She also continues her painting and illustration from her home in Marlborough, Connecticut. Barl;;am A. Campmella 0'18 EDITOR Patricia L. Omy VOL. 67 NO.3 MANAGING EDITOR ... ART DIRECTOR Arts & Sciences in 2003 Future arts and science grads pushing the career envelope. Ken BY DR. ROBERT BARKMAN, SPORTS EDITOR PROF. WILLIAM BLIZARD, AND DR. EDWARD SIMS JanIce Zielinski ~ EDITORIAL ASSISTANT When the Bottom Line is People Business management majors covering the Humanics basics. Kidess Lucey BY DR. JOHN DOYLE ALUMNI DIRECTOR Barbam Meyers .0 ALUMNI COUNCIV Taking Aim Toward Better Quality of Life PRESIDENT Early introduction to scientific research yields positive results. BY DR. CHUN -KWUN WUN .~ EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Stand Up and Be Counted! SC and the Olympics: a Survey DemMon, President Dallas Darland 29 John Springfield Students are Counting on You Dr. Closing the gap between what students can pay and the actual costs of college. DEPARTMENTS A Letter From the President ................................ 2 Faculty Insights ......................................... 15 SC Students in the 90s ................................... 16 From the Sidelines ...................................... 19 Alumni in Focus ........................................ 22 Class Notes & News ..................................... 25 Class Notes Form ....................................... 36 Springfield College Triangle is a publication of the Office of Public Relations produced for the graduates of Springfield College. Please address correspondence to Springfield College, Editorial Committee, c/o Office of Public Relations, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109-3797 Triangle 1 Fall 1994 Dear Alumni/ae: s you are aware, Springfield College's athletic team name U and mascot have lately been a subject of discussion and A debate. That the same discussion and debate loom large on campuses across the country these days is not surprising. The need for fairness and sensitivity to racial minorities, ethnic groups, and cultures different from our own has never been greater, nationally or internationally. I would like to think that, at Springfield College-with its Humanics philosophy that expresses a deep concern for others-the debate and discussion, in the end, will have served to strengthen our values and our mission as an educational institution. Our strategy for addressing the dilemma of whether or not to Dr. Randolph W Bromery change the nicknames began with formulating a set of criteria against which an appropriate athletic name might be judged. Last spring, I asked Dr. Malvina T. Rau, academic dean and provost, and Dr. Edward R. Bilik '57, athletic director, to form a represen .. tative committee to examine the issue and establish the criteria. Members of the Committee included co .. chairs Ms. Maryann Fitzgerald '84, local alumna, and Dr. Michael Theulen '83, men's basketball coach; Dr. John Cox '61, psychology professor and faculty representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association; Mr. Sahler Smith '51, local alumnus; Ms. Beth Gibney '96, president of the student government; Mr. Adam Mehan '95, editor of the Springfield Student; Ms. Jill Lopez '95, student athlete; Mr. Hassan Robinson '95, student ath.. lete; Ms. Kathy Mangano '86, women's softball coach; Dr. John R. Savoia '59, Alumni Council representative; and Dr. Ken Wall '73, director of the International Center. Here are the criteria the Committee developed: • The nickname/mascot would not be offensive to any particular group or individual in regard to minority status or gender. • The nickname/mascot would symbolize Springfield College or the mission of the College. • The nickname/mascot would represent both male and female athletes. • The nickname/mascot would be non.. violent in and of itself. • The athletes and coaches would feel a sense of pride when their teams are referred to by the nickname. 2 Triangle • The nickname/mascot could be visually symbolized in a manner that would be appropriate if placed on uniforms, promotional material, leisure wear, and for general marketing purposes. In addition to formulating the criteria for judging the team name, the College community was solicited for ideas and comments via a variety of informal exchanges with alumni, faculty, and students. The student newspaper also published a series of articles inviting ideas and suggestions, and the summer issue of the Springfield Club newsletter asked former athletes for their opinions. When the Committee analyzed our current nicknames against the established criteria, the need to retire them emerged. It was the strong feeling of the Committee that gender equity should be a key consideration; thus, a common name should be selected that would represent both the male and female teams. Further, it was felt that although the College's use of the name Chiefs has always been intended to honor and respect Native Americans, there have been occasions where student behavior at athletic contests has perpetuated offensive and stereotypical perceptions of Indians as warlike and violent. Given all that Springfield College stands for, changing the name was determined to be the right decision. The next step in the process on the part of the Committee was the culling of ideas, opinions, and responses, then the selection of the four candidate names for broad campus review. The four candidate names are: 1. Athletics 2. Pioneers 3. Pride 4. Spirit. We have invited all members of the on.. campus community to offer their input via a preference poll. If you as an alumnus/na wish to share your thoughts or suggestions, please forward your comments in writing to: Nickname/Mascot Committee, c/o Springfield College Post Office, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109 .. 3797. In order to be considered, we must receive your correspondence no later than Friday, December 23, 1994. Responses to the on.. campus poll, together with alumni correspondence, will provide important feedback to me in making a final decision. Sincerely, Randolph W. Bromery President Triangle 3 .....•.....•................•.•.........•......•...................•..................•••...............•..•..•...... THE COMING OF A NEW AGE BY DR. ROBERT BARKMAN, PROF. WILLIAM BLIZARD, AND DR. EDWARD SIMS hat kinds of knowledge and skill will a Springfield College diploma represent in the year 2003? Faculty members in the arts and sciences are developing some answers to this important question as they plan for the College's Vision 2003, the plan for the future set forth by President Randolph W. Bromery last year that has launched the comprehensive strategic planning effort now under way. For more than 100 years I a Springfield degree holder could be counted on to possess a number of qualities, among them a commitment to the Humanics Philosophy-the education of the whole person, in spirit, mind, and body-in the service of humanity; strong communication skills; problem ... solving abilities; and a desire to be of service to others. Yet, the Springfield College diploma in 2003 will need to represent much more if graduates are to be prepared to serve humanity in a rapidly changing career environment. Advanced computer literacy, team ... building skills, conceptual and critical thinking abilities, and interdisciplinary problem ... solving capabilities will not be just icing on the cake but fundamental to a viable career. 4 Triangle The scientist must be able to collabo, ecology with economics, working as a evolving Information Age. rate with the artist. The social worker or team member, and communicating find, And no, despite the fact that discs community organizer must understand ings through sophisticated written reports. are less expensive than books, neither business management. And all must Much student work in 2003 will be the printed word nor instructors will acquire adaptability techniques to master done on, line. The math and physics fac, be obsolete. new careers and address unforeseen social ulty at Springfield College foresee a math, Art students who do not aspire to problems. ematics laboratory. Following a lecture, performance careers may increasingly pur, A student in the sciences may choose students would go for practice on comput, sue careers in arts management or events a career as a physiatrist-a physical medi, er software either in the lab or in their planning, rather than performance, by cine and rehabilitation specialist with the residence halls. "Mathematics wouMld combining their coursework involving interdisciplinary skills of diagnosis, coun, become a laboratory science, " says math artistic skills with a solid base in business seling, and therapy. Or the Springfield professor Dr. Stanley Brown. The English management and economics; Students in graduate may specialize in aquaculture faculty easily envision students preparing the arts may also plan for careers in fish farming-to help feed a hungry compositions and creative writing in their health and wellness fields by using art, world. More and more students in the arts residence halls or different campuses and drama, and music as agents for healing, will have to support science and society sending drafts or final copies via electron, otherwise known as expressive therapies. with complex computer graphic imaging ic mail to their instructors, who will send