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XXIX, No. 8 November 13, 1995 ''Foundation'' Draws Kudos And Criticism By Nancy Laichas important initiative taken by the college in many years," curriculum. Several Editor-in-Chit! Duff pointed to Columbia's rapid growth as evidence that faculty members the recommendations contained in "Laying the ex pressed concern Faculty credit cards, student involvement in communi­ Foundation" are vital to the college's future. about current cur­ ty outreach programs and bigger, faster, more reliable ele­ "Columbia is at a crossroads," Duff said. "It's no riculum standards, vators were a few of the more creative o f the plethora of longer a small, struggling institution, it's the fifth largest especially in the suggesti ons tossed out by faculty, private institution in area of general edu­ staff, administrators and students at Illinois." cation require­ last week's college-wide convocation. The convocation also ments. A panel made up of Columbia's included brief presentations English instruc­ president, vice president, and three by Barbara Calabrese, plan­ tor Sarah Odishoo members of the President's Planning ning committee chair and suggested that a Advisory Committee gathered on Radio/Sound Department passing grade of 'C' stage at the Getz Theater, 72 E. II th instructor; Richard in English composi­ Street, on Nov. 8 to provide the Woodbury, committee mem­ tion should be Columbia community with the oppor­ ber and Dance Department required before stu­ tunity to respond to policy recommendations outlined in instructor; and Woodie White, committee member and dents are al lowed to the recently released document, "Laying the Foundation." vice president of development, before moderator Lucas g radu a t e. In "Laying the Foundation," the planning committee Palermo, Television Department instructor, opened the Currently, students D ff made recommendations in six key areas: Growth, floor to comments and suggestions from the audience. need only a 'D' in u finances, retention, recruitment, curriculum and One by one, faculty, staff, administrators and even a composition to be eligible for graduation. Columbia's relationship to the arts and communications student stepped in front of one of two microphones set up However, the Director of English Composition vehe­ professions. in the aisles of the theater. While many applauded the mently disagreed. " It would be reprehensible and elitist to The convocation kicked off with opening remarks atmosphere of openness the convocation provided, the do away with the 'D' as a passi ng grade," said Mark from Columbia President John Duff and Provost and initiatives proposed in the planning document did not Withrow. Executive Vice President Bert Gall. escape criticism. See Convocation, page 4 Calling the planning document "perhaps the most Among the most hotly debated topics discussed was Columbia Students Give Back To College Students By Ryan Healy Search For Assi.<tant News Editor Last year, a group "Sound" of students from the class of '95 got togeth­ Internships er and formed the Senior Class Gift By Cristin Monti Committee with the Staff Writer hope of givi ng some­ thing back to In order to stress the impor­ Columbia upon gradu­ tance and opportunities present­ ation. ed through internships, The last class on Columbia hosted the 1995 record to have a gift Sound Intern Seminar Nov. 8 at committee before them the Audio Technology Center. was the class of '79, The seminar, presented by the which presented the Columbia's Sound Program and college with the clock the Career Planning and hanging in the lobby of Placement Office, was held for the 600 S. Michigan students to get acquainted with Ave. Building. The the Intern Program, and focused goal of last year's on the importance of internships committee was to sur- and the role that they play for pass the funds collect- . students who wish to be success­ ed b the class of '79 Photo courtesy College Relattons ful in the field of sound. Thefs ucceeded · (L-R) Class of '95 Gift Committee member Kevin Morrow with Class of "We want students to see The class of ;95 gift '96 Gift Committee member Katja Lindy and student Liza Grisales. internships arc a crucial bridge committee raised over hope of surpassing the funds raised last year. between your academic career $5,000 from students, area vendors, and the Student Michael Wojcik, a senior studying public re la­ and your working career," said Organization's Council. They decided to use the tions and a founding member of the committee, said Jim Cogan, Intern Coordinator. money to purchase computers for the school. they will "assess where there's a real need for stu­ "Not only do they provide you The committee bought a new Acer computer, dents and try and address that need in some way." with contacts in the workplace, which is now located in the new teacher-learning Present members of the committee include but they also give you a chance center in room 403 of the Wabash Building. The Wojcik, Kajta Lindy, Symon Ogeto, Kevin Bolton to test ski lis that you've learned Acer is the only computer on campus available to and Chaney Statler, all seniors. The group is still in in class over the past two or students that has Windows '95. It has multi-media its formation stages and is looking for new mem­ three years." software, photoshop, the latest computer games bers. Wojcik said they have sent letters out to all A panel of nine Columbia which can be played on CD-ROM, and is Internet department chairpersons. graduates, instructors and for­ accessible. "We reall y want serious students who want to do mer students shared their sound Bob Lyttle of the Academic Computing the work," said Wojcik. "Because there is some internship experiences, gave Department said the Acer was an important step to work involved." advice and answered questions the fruition of the teacher-learning center. Wojcik encourages any students who are inter­ from sound students. ''The Acer computer from the class of '95 gift is ested, seniors or otherwise, to contact the commit­ ,Academic Dean Caroline an important part of the teacher-learning center," he tee. But he warns that the group is only interested in Lalla was also in attendance and said. "When we bui It that room, that was the first people who will be committed. stated that the Intern Program computer we had and we added all the other ones Eric Mixon, the Assistant Director of Al umnt serves as a "bridge to the real around it. It's kind of the center piece of the room." Relations. agreed with Wojcik. world." The teacher-learning center now has 17 comput­ "If you're not going to put any effort into the Paneli sts discussed topics ers and is open to all students I 2 hours a day. Lyttle commiuee, it's not going to be successful ." Mixon such as how to gain permanent said he wants the center to become a gathering said. employment from an internship, place for students who want to get into computers Mixon worked closely with last year's commit­ the value of experience gained but are not in a class. The center is the only place on tee and wi ll also assist thi s year's group. while interning, and how stu­ campus where students can come and scan photos Wojcik said this year's commiuee will work on dents can effectively manage or design flyers, among other things. gathering funds from corporations and vendors, not their time while juggling an "Computers have an image of being · a little only around the main campu s. but also around internship with classes and other tough for some people," said Lyttle. "But we're try­ Columbia's satellite areas, such as the Dance Center responsibilities. ing to debunk that myth by opening this room and and the Audio Technology Center. The pa nelists also stressed saying 'Just come in . we 'll show you how it Mixon said the contri butions of these businesses that sound interns should recog­ works."' are "fai rly vital" to the success of the commiuee. He nize the importance of availabil­ The '95 gift committee also received four donat­ said that giving a contribution is a great way fo r the ity, persistence and dedication if ed computers from AT&T, which are undergoing establishments to give something back to Columbta they wish to gain permanent testing and will eventually be put to use. This year, a new committee is forming with the See Gift, page 4 See Sound, page 4 2 N E -~ ~ N o v e m b e r · 1 3 , 1 9 9 5 I THE cHRoNicLE! Trains, Pains ..A,.d Automobiles: The Commute • •oJ• .j S. Wabash Ave., Suite Chicago, Illinois 60605 Whether It's Dealing With Train Schedules Or Finding Affordable Parking, Making The 312-663-1600 ext.