A hit in Peoria Computers may soon take over as top political speechwriters

" ... The United States is not a failure. have put their brains together to create the on the survey results, designed to please the For 200 years we have provided the world, perfect speech to be given to the Silent most listeners and offend the fewest. An through the great experience of democracy, Majority. In other words, it will "play in introduction, a conclusion and transitions a model-a model that the world is free to Peoria" better than any other foreign policy between points were the only parts of the follow, but one that we will not impose. speech. speech written by humans. Ideally, we would prefer merely to be this And you can take the reference to "The computer did a good job," says model. Unfortunately, the pragmatic realities Peoria, the fabled symbol of Middle Dr. Shields. "It should be a challenge to of the international scene force us to play America, literally. The speech is based on a candidates' speechwriters to come up with a other roles." survey taken in Peoria earlier this year to more acceptable foreign policy speech for Pay attention, all you aspirants to determine just what foreign policy messages Peorians." national political office. What you're reading play well there and which ones don't. The speech covers a number of is not just your average, garden-variety "It's approaching 1984," Dr. Shields different political issues, including the CIA, campaign speech. Add the text above to the says. "All the candidate would need would Angola, the Middle East, China vs. Taiwan, kind of booming, authoritative delivery you've be a good delivery." The speech, he Latin America and foreign grain sales. The practiced, and what you get is the opening observes, is totally independent of common denominator is the power-politics statement of the ultimate campaign address candidate, party and time in the campaign. theme, since the survey revealed strong for Middle America. Theoretically, no matter who delivered it or negative reactions to Cold War messages The author of this text is an IBM 370 when, it would be greeted with tremendous and even stronger ones to neo-isolationist computer, operated by Dr. Donald C. enthusiasm. statements. "If neo-isolationism were a play, Shields, UMSL assistant professor of speech Through the survey, which was it would probably close the first night," communication, and Dr. John Cragan of sponsored by the two universities and the observes Dr. Cragan. Illinois State University. During a year of National Speech Communication While isolationism turned out to be heavy campaign rhetoric, the three of them Association, the researchers discovered that virtually nonexistent in Peoria, the Cold War U.S. foreign policy is viewed as a drama of drama is on citizens' minds there, but it was "power politics" by those in the test market. rejected for the speech because of a In gathering their information, Dr. polarizing factor. There were as many Recommendations Shields and Dr. Cragan used 60 foreign people who strongly supported Cold War policy messages from news articles and politics as those who strongly disagreed with by CBHE editorials that appeared in the mass media it. in the first half of 1976. The statements One good example of the polarization Sidelines On Monday the Coordinating Board viewed the nation's involvement in syndrome is the Panama Canal issue. for Higher Education adopted two budget international affairs from three perspectives: Ronald Reagan's statements on the subject recommendations for 1977-78, the first of the politics of Cold War, neo-isolationism bombed in Peoria. "That was a well-chosen Teaching awards which constituted a $20,206,744 increase and power politics. issue if you're thinking in terms of how to get for higher education over the current year. A sample of 60 Peorians ranked the impact and create tense feelings and get the The UMKC Alumni Included would be an increase of statements on a scale from "most reflective" press play. It's not a good issue in terms of Association has presented $8,304,577 for UM over the current a"oca­ to "least reflective" of their personal views of how to please most Peorians," says Dr. awards to three faculty tion of $127 million for 1976-77. the U.S. role in world affairs. These data Shields. members for excellence A separate motion by Mr. Eugene were then analyzed by a computer. Better selections for Reagan's Cold in undergraduate teaching. Strauss approved by the board would The electronic speechwriter then War stand would have been the CIA, the Dr. Oscar R. Eggers, provide UM an additional $3.8 million for spewed forth a series of messages, based (continued on page 3) associate professor of further salary and wage improvements. SOCiology, and Dr. Malcolm Mr. Strauss's motion was for a total ad­ E. linville, assistant pro­ ditional -recommendationot $1"O71~'9;000 -­ fessor of political science, for all higher education. received the $1,000 Amoco If both CBHE recommendations Foundation awards, and Dr. prevail, the total increase to UM would be Several important changes David N. Atkinson, profes­ approximately $12 million-up about 9.4 sor of political science, per cent from the current year. received the $1,000 Shelby The fi rst recomrmendation for UM­ Storck Award. $8.3 million-represents an adjustment in in student aid programs the CBHE formula to recognize unique assignments which created cost factors Recently approved revisions in thus making the loans more attractive to Emmons appointment student financial aid programs increase the banks and other local lenders. Second, the which the formula previously had not in­ Dr. Ardath Emmons, availability of grants, part-time jobs and government now will pay interest on the cluded. vice president for research, student loans, while boosting federal loans while the students from families with The CBHE also approved a capital has been appOinted to the funding and extending the life of the adjusted annual incomes of up to $25,000 improvement request for UM totaling board of directors of Oak programs four to six years. are in school. The previous ceiling was $8,715,000. It includes physical plant Ridge Associated Universi­ improvements of $3,150,000; an addition The maximum for Basic Educational $15,000. Opportunity Grants (BEOG) will be raised Mr. Purdy explains that while the ties. That body Is a group of to UMC's journalism complex, $695,000; major Southern universities UMR heating plant improvement, from $1,400 to $1,800 a year, beginning with lender may now receive more interest on the the 1977-78 school year. The program student loan from the government, the allied with the Oak Ridge $4,670,000; and agriculture experiment National Laboratory to per­ station improvements, $200,000. ensures that every high school graduate interest rate to the student will remain at 7 has-at present-a $1,400 financial base on per cent, beginning nine months after form research and other With reference to the CBHE actions, educational programs in the Dr. James C. Olson said: which to plan post-secondary education. If graduation. one's parents cannot provide the $1,400, National Direct Student Loans (NDSL) natural sciences, partic­ "I am pleased that the coordinating ularly nuclear science. then the BEOG program will make up the are continued at 3 per cent annual interest, board has adjusted its formula to provide Dr. Emmons is also on deficiency. If, for example, the student's repayable after graduation, for students with a base level of support which includes the board of directors of the parents can provide only $500, then the high financial needs who must borrow, Mr. recognition of special institutional assign­ Argonne Associated Uni­ BEOG program will provide $900. No BEOG Purdy says. Again, parents' financial ments of the University of Missouri. In versities, a university con­ grant, however, may exceed one-half the statements are required. addition, approval of Mr. Strauss's motion sortium affiliated with the total of an institution's fees, book costs and Another major change in the student to recommend an additional appropriation Argonne National Labora­ in recognition of the salary and wage room and board. loan program tightens up on loan Eligibility for grants, according to Mr. repayments. Effective September 1977, he tory, Chicago. problem is most encouraging. The University of Allan W. Purdy, director of University system says, the law will prohibit the inclusion of "At the same time, I must observe Missouri is an institutional financial aid services, is determined through student loan notes in bankruptcy that the recommendation of the coordinat­ member of both consortia. ing board falls short of meeting the Univer­ evaluation of a financial statement from proceedings for five years following sity's request. students' parents. Applications for next graduation except in hardship cases. Under "The Board of Curators' request is year's grants will be available after Jan. 1. the present system, some borrowers have Task force an effort to provide salaries and wages Part-time jobs of 10 to 15 hours a filed for bankruptcy before even trying to which will enable us to be more competi­ week will be continued under the new law, find employment. Dr. Everette E. Nance, tive with comparable institutions and Mr. Purdy says, and funds for the work-study The new law also carries criminal director of UMSL's Midwest markets for personnel. We are requesting program will be increased from $450 million penalties for forgery, fraud, theft and Community Education De­ an 11 per cent increase to recover some­ in fiscal 1977 to $720 million in fiscal 1982. embezzlement, as well as lesser penalties velopment Center (MCEDC), what from losses due primarily to inflation Two major changes have been made for giving false information. has been named executive over the past four years. We have also in the Federally Insured Student Loan Mr. Purdy says he is pleased that the director of the St. Louis slipped in our ability to purchase the Program. First, the new legislation will allow new legislation provides for the federal Citizens Education Task mandatory supplies, equipment and other lenders to earn more interest on the loans, government to pick up a larger share of the Force. Dr. Nance, who is items to operate the University at an expense of administering student aid currently on leave from efficient level. programs. Institutions administering college UMSL, will direct a staff of "While the coordinating board's work-study, supplementary opportunity consultants in dealing with action in increasing its recommendation grants and National Oi rect Student Loan the problems of the St. is a significant step forward, my hope is programs now will be allowed 4 per cent of Louis Public Schools. that the executive and legislative the aid they dispense, up from 3 per cent. In branches will respond to the University's addition, new allowances of $10 per student requests more fully." are provided for the BEaG and guaranteed student loan programs. MSM .. UMR awards The MSM-UMR Alumni Flexibility must be preserved Association recently pre­ sented Its annual awards to the following persons: • Donnell W. DuHon, '35, in planning for higher education professor of aerospace engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. On Oct. 26, Dr. James C. Olson, UM's control authority over them, it is difficult to levels of degrees. Moreover, it seems to • Sidney Green, '59, interim president, appeared before the see how any meaningful statement about me that all levels of degrees are not president of Terra Tek, Inc., Mission and Roles Committee of the thei r missions and goals can be made. necessarily offered compatibly in one Salt Lake City. Coordinating Board for Higher Education. I have called the coordinating board's institution. • William D. Kent, '43, Following are edited excerpts of Dr. Olson's attention particularly to the unique role president of the Reading & statements and responses to questions: which the University of Missouri has and Q-Assuming we wish to define some sort Bates Drilling Co., Houston. should have in higher education. of segmentation, does the existence of • Fred S. Kummer, '55, The principal objective of the The so-called "second plan" grouped the public sector make any difference in president of the HBE Corp., institutions of higher learning in Missouri is the University of Missouri, St. Louis defining the pigeonholes? What should St. Louis. to provide the opportunity for young University and Washington University in we do to allow for the private • William Brewer, '32, Missourians to develop their capabilities and the category of statewide universities. institutions if, indeed, their inclusion U.S. Army Corps of Engi­ talents to the fullest. to explore their interests This has merit, and it recognizes the would tend to change the specification neers (retired), Cincinnati. to the farthest reaches of their imagination unique roles in doctoral education, of the pigeonholes? • A. Vern Kilpatrick, and will. I am deeply concerned about the professional education, research and emeritus professor of attitude that seems to run through much of public service of these three institutions. I A-Here is one of the major issues relating mechanical engineering, the literature of higher education today-an am not sure just how the CBHE will seek to the master planning process. That UMR. attitude that seems to suggest in its most to treat the private institutions. As far as process must very definitely take into • Mark B. Layne, '28, extreme form that there is no need or use for the public sector is concerned, I would account the existence of the private partner (retired) in Layne­ education other than to provide as nearly as urge the board to recognize the unique institutions of higher education in Riddle Engineers, Inc., possible the exact numbers of persons role of the University of Missouri. At a Missouri and must seek to provide ways Higginsville. trained precisely for the jobs that are time when graduate and professional in which they can maximize their • W. Robert Riggs, '32, projected as likely to be available at the education is even more expensive than it contributions to the people of the state. manager (retired), Tech­ time of their graduation, that any schooling was when the "second plan" was This is much more easily said than done. nical Center of Atlantic not leading directly to that end is necessarily developed and when in many areas there I am a strong believer in the desirability Richfield Oil Co., Harvey, a waste and that the admission and already are ample programs, it would of diversity in higher education. Indeed, I III. classification of students beyond high school make no sense at all to expand even think that the one feature of our American • Jack R. Bodine, Ex­ should be governed by such considerations tacitly the opportunities for the system which sets it apart from others in ecutive vice president, alone. development of such programs outside the world is just that diversity. Private Bodine Aluminum, Inc., St. I am impressed by a comment the University of Missouri in the public institutions, it seems to me, must have a Louis. Howard Bowen made a few years ago on sector. high degree of independence. Yet if they • Roy A. Lindgren, '23, planning. Dr. Bowen, of course, has been are in any way to be a part of the state general manager (retired), president of Grinnell College and the Q-Should the CBHE worry about system-through institutional support, Steel Division of Inter­ University of Iowa, and for a number of years specifying levels of academic scholarship support, or through any other national Harvester, Oak performance for entering students in means-measures must be found to Lawn, III. has been professor of economics at the Claremont Graduate School in California. He public institutions? For example, should coordinate their activities with those of the • Vernon W. Rieke, '40, is one of our leading thinkers on the subject there be a statement that X per cent of institutions in the public sector. chief environmental the first-time freshmen at the University engineer of the Aluminum of educational economics. In an address in 1972 in Nashville he said this: of Missouri be in the upper third or half Q-Are we happy with the categorization Company of America of the high school graduating class, of "University," "State University" and (ALCOA), Pittsburgh. Education at all levels is not something to be feared but along with similar statements for the "Community College" that appears in • James H. Tracye, something to be encouraged. It balance of the public institutions? Plan Two? What about the professor of electrical should not be "strait-jacketed" by vocational-technical schools, the engineering, UMR. detai led central planning based on A-My answer is a categorical no. It seems proprietaries, the seminaries and the labor market considerations. Central to me that the institutions themselves free-standing professional schools? Memorial fund planning of the educational system, should decide which stUdents are which implies rationing places in appropriately admissible to their A-I am content with it. It should perhaps be A memorial fund has various programs, is not only programs and which are not. expanded to include the institutions been established in honor unnecessary but almost certainly mentioned in the question. of Dr. Neil C. Aslin, UMC harmful. O-If a statement about academ ic professor of education, My introductory remarks, then, would performance of first-time freshmen Q-Is there some other, radically different who died in May of a heart indicate that I would be opposed to a rigid appears, what policy should be method of classification that we might attack. Contributions classification of postsecondary students and introduced to allow migration among wish to consider as an alternative ("big" should be sent to the Uni­ a rigid directing of those students to this the several public institutions for the versus "medium-sized" versus versity Development Fund, institution or that or perhaps to none at all. student who has suddenly awakened, "Iittle"-"growing" versus "shrinking") 310 Jesse Hall, UMC, 65201. admits he goofed off in high school, to the method of classification currently O-What are the benefits and the costs of and now wishes to be an academic used? defining "groups" of institutions? powerhouse? Should any policy be Design awards A-I think it is important to categorize our introduced? A-I really do not feel that we should adopt The UMSL Publications institutions even though I am opposed to a radically different method of Office received two awards categorizing our students and limiting A-Again I say that the institutions classification. for design excellence in their opportunities. The state cannot afford themselves might best be relied upon for As I've said, I think the master plan, national competition at the to support a proliferation of institutions of the development of policies with respect after it has established the role and scope of recent convention of the one kind or another. It is possible within to admissions and transfer. each class of institutions, should provide for University and College the bounds of providing opportunity to institutional authority over such matters as Designers Association determine the optimum number of O-Should a statement about certain admission, degree requirements and so (UCDA) In Snowbird, Utah. institutions of various kinds the state can classes of institutions be able to give forth. The award-winning UMSL and should support. Speaking of the certain levels of degrees appear? The Missions and Roles Committee is publications were "Aspects public sector only, it seems to me wise engaged in an important endeavor. To the of American Photography for the state of Missouri to categorize its A-This question, it seems to be, is extent that it can delineate areas of service 1976" and the November public institutions into groups for the somewhat subsumed under the first for the institutions in the public sector, the 1975 Issue of KWMU maga­ purpose of assigning missions and roles. question. I do indeed think that it is coordinating board would need to do less zine. This has the advantage of being part desirable to develop a statement about program-by-program approving and more More than 950 entries of the tradition of previous Missouri plans, the ability of various classes of general monitoring to be sure that an were submitted to the UCDA and it is now more enforceable than it institutions to offer various levels of institution is operating within its delimited review board for considera­ ever was before, at least for the public degrees. The simple fact is that we area. tion, and 150 won awards. institutions, because of the coordinating cannot afford to provide opportunities at I wou Id also like to say a word about board's program approval authority. It all points and in all institutions for all the role and scope of the University of seems to me that the only other choices Missouri in the system of higher education in Community forum are individually assigned missions of Missouri. I feel very strongly that higher each institution, which seems a bit much Methods of improving education would be advantaged if there for the coordinating board to do, or else parent-teacher relation­ continues to be a firm and clear recognition giving up on assigning missions at all, ships will be the subject of that the University of Missouri has sole a community forum tonight which is totally inappropriate. Long-range responsibility in the public sector for planning is best done, it seems to me, by (Nov. 12) and tomorrow at advanced professional and doctoral UMKC. Dr. Ira J. Gordon, setting out broad missions and roles so programs. To dilute the resources of the professor of education that institutions, the coordinating board, state-which are very limited-for the and director of the Institute and the General Assembly have no support of these programs by authorizing surprises in the future. The role of the other institutions and other categories of for Development of Human private institutions is very important, and Resources at the University institutions to offer advanced professional or they should certainly be acknowledged, of Florida, Is to be the doctoral programs would be to do a but unless the coordinating board is keynote speaker. disservice to higher education in Missouri. I willing to exercise program approval Information may be would hope that the master plan would obtained by telephoning continue to recognize the unique role of the 816-276-1463, the UMKC University of Missouri in the state's system of Office of Educational public higher education. Services. Hayes recommendations Spectrum

is published every other week during the academic year and monthly during the summer session by University Information Answers to readers' questions Services in co·operatlon with the Columbia. Kansas City. Rolla and 51. Louis Offices of Public tnformation Campus Editors: UMC-Anne D. Robinson . 882·6211 about staff compensation study UMKC-Phillippa Mezile. 276-1576 UMR-Sally White. 341·4259 UMSL-JjIJ P. Triplett. 453·5666 The University Cabinet's adoption last • To establish appropriate salary representative positions included 24 month of the classification and ranges based on the evaluation of each members. Of this number, seven had joint compensation program recommended by the classification throughout the University. appointments. The Functional Committees Chicago consulting firm of Robert H. Hayes The study provided several options were responsible for evaluating the :.t:. and Associates, Inc., marked the conclusion the University could follow to make remaining positions. These committees of a highly complex and wide-ranging study administrative-professional salaries were composed of 90 members. One of the duties and responsibilities of more equitable within the four-campus system and such member was a full-time faculty Reception than 1,100 University employes in to be competitive with average salaries paid member. Thirty-one others were joint non-academic, middle-management by comparable institutions. Implementation employes. It should also be noted that Public receptions will positions. of those proposals, based on annual rates, each campus submitted nominations for mark the appearance of the It was decided by Dr. Olson, in would cost from $173,000 to $715,000. the individual committees. tenth edition of Prof. consultation with the cabinet, that Abraham Arias-Larreta's implementation of the program be deferred a-Will individuals and departmental highly regarded book on until Sept. 1, 1977, the beginning of the next administrators have an opportunity to pre-Columbian literature, budget year. This decision was based Several queries regarding the study appeal these new personnel Llteraturas Abor/genes de largely on budget restraints, he said, but he were received by Spectrum and passed classifications? If so, how will the America. The receptions also indicated that he felt additional study of along to various University officials. process work? are schedUled for 2 to 6 p.m. other University positions, both academic Following are the questions and their A-Yes. At the time of implementation, a on Nov. 12 and 10 a.m. to and non-academic, was desirable. responses: special procedure will be established to 2 p.m. on Nov. 13, both in The basic objectives of the Hayes process appeals of either classification or the Plaza Room of the study were as follows: Q-Since the classification and salary grade. UMKC University Center, • To develop a classification plan for compensation program will not be 50th and Holmes. positions to assist in recruitment and implemented until Sept. 1, 1977, what Originally published in employment and to identify any possible will happen to the $277,000 budgeted 1951, Dr. Arias-Larreta's inequities based on sex or minority status. for the program? book was the first textbook A-These funds will be carried and made on pre-Columbian litera­ available in next fiscal year's budget to Computer ture. Since then the book apply to the administrative-professional has grown from 120 pages study. experiment to some 750, with 215 illus­ Vacancies trations. This latest edition Q-How many of the 1,134 is soon to be published in an Dr. Robert L. Davis of UMR has professional-administrative positions (continued from page 1) English version. Earlier asked that Spectrum announce the forma­ studied by Hayes Associates did the Middle East or international terrorists, but it editions have been re­ tion of a Dean of Engineering Search committee recommend to adjust? When published in English, and Committee to find a successor to Dr. J. would have been difficult for him to overcome will the individuals affected be told? the whole polarization problem. Power are used as textbooks at Stuart Johnson, who will retire at the end A-Adjustments were recommended for 266. some 40 colleges and uni­ of the 1976-77 contract year. Nominations politics-lithe Henry Kissinger stuff," as Dr. They will be informed at the time the plan versities. and applications should be sent to Dr. Shields puts it-is the road to acceptance in is implemented. Peoria, according to the data. There will be exibits in Davis, Office of the Provost, Parker Hall, the Plaza Room of hand­ UMR. " ... The U.S. neither owns nor has Q-The University Cabinet said carved objets d'art dating Following are additional adminis­ sovereignty over the Canal Zone," our implementation was delayed because of hypothetical candidate says. "But Panama back to the Incan Empire trative, professional and academic budget constraints and "the desirability and a variety of reproduc­ vacancies were listed with Spectrum as of granted us rights by a 1903 treaty. We of additional study of possible inequities should renegotiate a new treaty that protects tions. Nov. 3: among other non-academic and UMC: Asst. manager, Cashiers; America's vital interests .... II academic groups within the University." The candidate on China: "The chemist; coordinator (Regional Medical Are additional studies going to be made Scholarships Emergency Services, Springfield); co­ People's Republic of China is a sovereign and, if so, how will this affect the plan state, but we must not forget to support our UMC's department of ordinator (ADP Production Scheduling); to be implemented next fall? director, PAIS; placement director; pro­ ally the Republic of China on Taiwan. I mechanical and aerospace A-The University will continue to identify believe both governments can learn to live engineering has estab­ gram adviser (Women's Center); program and to correct inequities among all coordinator (Legal Educator); sr. methods with the reality of each other." lished two scholarship employes within available funds. On international terrorism: funds in memory of former & procedures analyst; sr. research Considerable progress has been made in scientist; sr. personnel assistant; sr. " ... Bombings and highjackings are department faculty mem­ recent years despite the limitation of deplorable. Yet the U.S. should not put itself bers, Dr. Ralph L. Scorah systems analyst (3); systems analyst (2); funds. The need to improve our ability to asst. radiation safety officer; asst. prof. of in a position committed to meet such actions and Dr. Milo M. Bolstad. recruit and to compensate our employes whenever and wherever they might occur. I Dr. Scorah, on the UMC accountancy; assoc. prof. of accountancy; is our top priority in the budget being asst. prof. of art; asst. prof. of biological will go to the United Nations and get an faculty for 34 years, died in considered by state officials and international law against terrorism." 1969. Dr. Bolstad, who died science; assoc. prof. of education (dept. legislators. Our ability to improve UM of curriculum & instruction); research On U.S.-Soviet relations: "A pol icy of two years ago, served on salaries and wages will depend largely detente with the Soviet Union does not mean the faculty for 36 years. assoc., dept. of geology; asst. prof. of upon the state appropriation for 1977-78. German; asst. prof. of history; visiting asst. that we're 'Uncle Sucker.' I recognize that it's foolhardy to unilaterally disarm, but I also prof. of history; dean, College of Home a-Some faculty members have been Fellowship Economics; health science librarianship know that it's easy to talk in a mock and critical of the reclassification plan, tough way and run the risk of war.... & asst. prof.; assoc. director of libraries & saying they had no voice in the Dr. William M. Wiecek, librarian IV; Bailey K. Howard World Book Detente does not mean that all differences UMC associate professor decision. Why weren't faculty included will be resolved, or that Russia will not prof. of marketing; assoc. prof. of market­ in the study? of history, has been ing; asst. prof. of philosophy; asst. prof. attempt to expand her influence ... peaceful awarded a fellowship that A-Faculty members were involved in the coexistence is the only alternative." of political science; asst. prof. of psy­ study, but it is true that most of those so will enable him to spend the chology (2); instructor, Regional & Com­ Dr. Shields views the 1977-78 academic year engaged have joint academic and computer-derived speech as the inevitable munity Affairs; asst. prof. of Russian; adm in istrative-professiona I at the National Humanities asst. prof. of Spanish; research assoc., solution, be it good or bad, to charges Institute at Yale. appointments. The original 16-person against candidates of "flip-flopping" or dept. of special education Advisory Comm ittee for the Study UMC Med Center: Asst. director, waffling" on issues because of strategy included three persons with joint changes based on the trial-and-error Koelling promoted Medical Center Computer; asst. pur­ appointments. The Benchmark Committee chasing agent; coordinator of Volunteer approach to policy stands. which participated in the evaluation of 55 "A candidate used to go to Hoboken Dr. Charles Koelling, Services; nurse anesthetist; pharmacist; director of the continuing purchasing agent; sr. scientific programer and give his speech, and his writers would build up what played and rewrite what professional education analyst; staff development coordinator; program at the U MC College staff nurse I (27); staff nurse II (25). didn't," he says. "But with the national media coverage the way it is, he doesn't have that of Education, has been UMKC: Director, Univ. Center & named assistant dean for Housing. opportunity. He's accused of flip-flopping and waffling." continuing professional UMR: Head, dept. of social education. sciences. Whether future politicians will start UMSL: Director, Univ. Center & pre-testing their speeches by survey and Housing. computer techniques remains to be seen. Persons interested in an adminis­ And if the hypothetical candidate quoted trative vacancy should inquire through the above ever becomes a real candidate personnel office on the campus where the reading a scientifically pre-tested speech, vacancy exists. Those interested in an what will be the effect on the electoral academic vacancy should inquire through process? the department or school listing the Say the researchers: "A speech written opening. in this manner could serve as a commentary Department heads wishing to place on elements in the electoral process that announcements of academic vacancies in may, in fact, prove ultimately a disservice to Spectrum should write to Spectrum, 424 the voter." Lewis Hall, Columbia. Listings will be So come 1980, take as close a look at run in two consecutive issues and then your candidate's speechwriters as you do dropped, unless further publication is your candidate. requested. Bill Walker Reactor milestone Last month marked the Here and There end of the tenth year of operation of UM's Research Reactor. First criticality was achieved on October 13, Spectrum'S calendar carries announce­ Jo•• Limon Dance Company-Nov. 20; Kiel Unlv. PerCUssion Ensemble-8: 15 p.m., Nov. 1986. ments that may be of interest to persons Opera House. 1600 Market St., St. Louis: 29: Fine Arts, UMC. throughout the University system. Anyone savings on season tickets (Limon: Murray Louis wishing to place an announcement in Dance Company, Jan. 29, 1977; Pennsylvania Woody Herman & Band-Nov. 29; Barn Dinner Search committee Spectrum should write to Calendar, 424 Ballet, Mar. 10-12, 1977; Arthur Hall, Afro­ Theatre, St. Louis; ph. 314-391-0710. Lewis Half, UM, Columbia, Mo. 65201. American Dance Ensemble, Apr. 16, 1977; The UM student who Joffrey Ballet, May 17-21, 1977); for ticket Unlv. Slnger8-8:15 p.m., Nov. 30; Central The next issue of Spectrum is scheduled info. write to Dance Concert Society, 3120 United Methodist Church, 52nd & Oak, K.C.; will serve on the committee to appear Dec. 10, and the calendar charged with making the 59th St., St. Louis, Mo. 63139, or ph. 314- ph. 816-276-2731. deadline is 1 p.m. on the preceding 781-2994. final recommendation for a Friday. Basketball: UMC vs. South Dakota-Nov. 30; successor to Dr. Ratchford UMKC Jazz Band-8:15 p.m., Nov. 21; Stover home. would be chosen, under Aud., UMKC; ph. 816-276-2731. terms tentatively agreed to, W.zurl 8In,.r.-8:15 p.m., Nov. 12; Stover Unlv. Wind Ensemble-8:15 p.m., Nov. 30; by a unanimous vote of the Aud .• UMKC; ph. 816-276-2731. Marvin Hamllsch-8 p.m., Nov. 21, Music Hall, Jesse Aud., UMC. four student-body presi­ Kansas City; tickets $4, $5 & $6; SASE to dents. P.r.tor. Plano Du0-8:15 p.m .• Nov. 12; UMKC Ticket Office, 5100 Rockhill Rd., Kansas Maynard Ferguson & Band-Nov. 30; Barn It Is expected that the Jesse Aud., UMC. City, Mo. 64110. Dinner Theatre, St. Louis; ph. 314-391-0710. selection method will be Ace Trucking Company (improvisational considered at the next "Hom. and Sohool: P.rtn.raln Educ.tlon" UMSL Singer. & Chorus--8 p.m ., Nov. 21; Christ Church Cathedral, 13th & Locust, S1. comedy group)-Nov. 30-Dec. 5; Plantation meeting of the Board of -UMKC Community Forum; 8 p.m., Nov. 12; Pierson Hall, 50th & Holmes; Dr. Ira J. Gordon, Louis. Dinner Theatre, S1. Louis; ph. 314-869-9400. Curators, scheduled for Univ. of As.• to be keynote speaker. Nov. 18 and 191n Columbia. K.C, String Orch.-8: 15 p.m., Nov. 22; Central Basketball: UMSL vs. Western IIIlnols­ ProJectlona: Vlctorl., Schw.rtz-exhibition United Methodist Church, 52nd & Oak, K.C.: Dec. 1, away. through Nov. 21; Nelson Gallery, Kansas City; ph. 816-276-2731. 'Top professional' open 10-5 Tue.-Sat., 2-6 Sun. Basketball: UMR vs. Drury-Dec. 1; home. Rabbi Melr Kahane-lecture entitled "One Dr. RiChard C. Schofer, M.... rpl.c •• of Am.rlcan P.lntlng-exhibit Man's Views: A Look at the Jewish Community"; Basketball: UMKC vs. Lincoln Univ.-Dec. 1; professor of education and from the Brooklyn Museum; includes works by 8 p.m., Nov. 22; Pierson Hall, UMKC. away. head of UMC's special Copley, Peale, F. Chi Ide, Hassem, Glackens, education department, has Sloan, Sargent and Winslow Homer; through Unlv. Stage Band-8:15 p.m., Dec. 1; Jesse, been named "professional Nov. 28; St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park. Walter Kilen, planlst-8 p.m., Nov. 22; Grace UMC. of the year" by the Missouri United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman at Association for Children "A.A.C. on P.per"-exhibit of works by Skinker, St. Louis; for ticket info. see first Unlv. Chorus-8:15 p.m., Dec. 2; Campus with Learning Disabilities. women from the Artists Residence of Chicago st. Louis Symphony listing. (Program: Mozart, Lutheran Church, UMC. Gallery; 9-9, through Nov. 30; Gallery 210, Beethoven, Schoenberg, Brahms.) UMSL. St. Louis Symphony-8:30 p.m., Dec. 2 & Poet visiting UMC Guarneri String Quartet-8 p.m., Nov. 22, Dec. 4; 3 p.m., Dec. 5; Powell Hall; Leonard Fifty Y•• r. olth. Pulp Magazine, a collec­ Jesse Aud., UMC; tickets, $2 & $3, on sale at Slatkin conducting; Abbey Simon, piano. (Pro­ The poet Lisel Mueller tion of magazines, anthologies and limited Memorial Union ticket window. gram: Ginastera, "Concerto pour cordes"; Is spending November on editions, containing the works of Burroughs, Rachmaninoff, "Piano Concerto No.1" & "No. Lovecraft, Hammett, et al.; Olin Library, Wash­ Conservatory Chorale-8:15 p.m., Nov. 23; 2"; Liszt, "Les Preludes.") UM's Columbia campus, ington Univ., St. Louis; through Dec. 31; Pierson Hall, UMKC; ph. 816-276-2731. visiting English classes and hours 8:30-5 Mon.-Fri. Esterhazy String Quartet-8:15 p.m., Dec. 3; meeting with poetry stu­ Basketball: UMKC vs. Missouri Valley-Nov. Jesse Aud., UMC. dents. A public reading Is Football: UMR va. Southeast Mo. State­ 23; away. scheduled for 8 p.m., Nov. Nov. 13; home. Civic Orch.-8:15 p.m., Dec. 3; Pierson Hall, 17 in Room 210 of the Rex Matzke, saxaphonist-faculty recital; UMKC; ph. 816-276-2731. General Classroom Build­ Football: UMC vs. Oklahoma-Nov. 13; away. 8 p.m., Nov. 23: J. C. Penney Aud., UMSL. ing. Basketball: Show-Me Classic (Illinois, S1. Sunday Pops, St. Louis Symphony, con­ Kansas City Philharmonic~aurice Peress, Louis Univ., North Texas State & UMC)-Dec. ducted by Richard Hayman---3 p.m., Nov. 14; conductor; Jess Thomas, heldentenor; Eileen 3 & 4, UMC. UMA courses Powell Hall; for ticket info. ph. 314-533-2500. Farrell, soprano; Evelyn Reynolds, mezzo­ soprano; 8 p.m., Nov. 23; 7:30 p.m., Nov. 24; Basketball: Shrine Classic (Kirksville, A flier from the Uni­ UMSL Symphonic Orchestra-3 p.m., Nov. Music Hall, Kansas City; for ticket info. ph. Washburn, Peru State, Northeast Missouri, versity of Mid-America 14; J. C. Penney Aud., UMSl. 816-842-9300. (Program: Wagner, "Tristan and UMR)-Dec. 3 & 4; away. carries an announcement of Isolde.") four new courses to be Opera Worksh0p-8:15 p.m., Nov. 15; Stover The Birthday Party-UMSL University Players; Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope-8:30 p.m., offered next year-"Intro­ Aud., UMKC; ph. 816-276-2731. 8 p.m., Dec. 3-5; Benton Hall Theatre, UMSL; Nov. 25, 26 & 28; 7:30 p.m., Nov. 27; 10:30 tickets $2. duction to Symphonic University Studio Band-8: 15 p.m., Nov. 15; p.m., Nov. 27; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 28; Kansas City Music"; "Japan: The Living Jesse Aud., UMC. Lyric Theater, 11th & Central; tickets $6, Klausner-Kemner Du~:15 p.m., Dec. 4; Tradition"; "World Food $7, & $8; SASE to COPE, P.O. Box 1456, All Souls Unitarian Church, 4500 Warwick Problems"; and "Metrics." Harry James & Band-Nov. 15 & 16; Barn Kansas City, Mo. 64141. Blvd., Kansas City; tickets $4; Tiberius Only two courses-"Any­ Dinner Theatre, St. Louis; ph. 314-391-0710. Klausner, violinist, & Gerald Kemner, pianist. one for Tennyson?" and Basketball: UMC vs. Southern lIIinois­ "Principles of Account­ Franco Gulli, violin, & Enrica Cavallo, plano Nov. 26; away. Basketball: UMKC vs. Southern Illinois· -8:15 p.m., Nov. 16; Jesse Aud., UMC. Carbondale-Dec. 4; away. ing"-are available at Basketball: UMR vs. Arkansas College­ present. UMKC Concert Band-8:15 p.m., Nov. H; Nov. 26; home. Two courses-"The A Christmas Carol (children'S show)-10 a.m . Pierson Hall, UMKC; ph. 816-276-2731. & noon, Dec. 4, 15 & 18; Barn Dinner Theatre, American Revolution" and Basketball: UMKC Booster Club Tourna­ St. Louis; for ticket info. ph. 314-391-0710. "The Great Plains Experi­ Richard Hills, clarlnet-8:15 p.m., Nov. 17; ment (UMKC, Kansas Wesleyan, Nebraska ence"-are in the planning Fine Arts Bldg.; UMC. Wesleyan & Graceland)-Nov. 26-27; Swanney Univ. Singers-8 p.m., Dec. 5; Penney Aud., stage. Gym, UMKC. UMSL UMA Is a consortium of Chamber Orch.-8:15 p.m., Nov. 18; Stover six Midwestern universities, Aud., UMKC. St. Louis Symphony-1 :30 p.m., Nov. 26; Richard Knoll, faculty recital-8:15 p.m., Dec. 8:30 p.m., Nov. 27; Powell Hall, St. Louis; for 5; Stover Aud., UMKC; ph. 816-276-2731. of which the University of Nathan Milstein, violinist; in concert, Nov. 18; ticket info. see earlier listing. (Program: Missouri Is one. Kansas City Music Hall; for tickets; SASE to Segerstrom, "Patria"; Mendelssohn, "Piano George DeFoe, French horn-8:15 p.m., Dec. Fine Arts Program. William Jewell College, Concerto No.1"; Beethoven, "Symphony No.3"; 5; Fine Arts, UMC. Liberty, Mo. 64068. featuring Walter Klien, piano; Walter Susskind, Kahane to lecture conductor.) Philharmonic-"Basically Baroque"; 7:30 The founder and head Missouri Asphalt Conference-Nov. 18-19; p.m., Dec. 5, Pierson Hall, UMKC; tickets Civil Engineering Building Aud., UMR; registra­ Basketball: UMSL vs. Arkansas College­ $2.50. of the Jewish Defense tion fee $22, includes cost of banquet Thur. Nov. 27; home. League, Rabbi Meir night at Manor Inn and Fri. lunch at Univ. Center; Basketball: UMSL vs. Southwest Mo. State Kahane, will examine the for further info or to register, write or call Bill Basketball: UMR vs. Harris Teachers' Col­ -Dec. 6; away. Jewish community in a Kratzer, Extension Division, UMR, Rolla, Mo. 'ege-Nov. 27; home. lecture scheduled for 8 p.m., 65401, ph. 314-341-4201. Basketball: UMR vs. K-State (PiHsburg)-- Nov. 22, at UMKC's Pierson Sunday Festival, St. Louis Symphony, con­ 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6; home. Hall. St. Louis Symphony-8:30 p.m., Nov. 18 & ducted by Gerhardt Zimmermann---3 p.m., Nov. 20; Powell Hall, St. Louis. (Program: Bruckner, 28; Powell Hall; for ticket info, see first st. Jimmy Henderson & Glenn Miller Band­ "Symphony No.8"; Klaus Tennstedt, con­ Louis Symphony listing. ("Viennese Program" Dec. 6 & 7; Barn Dinner Theatre, S1. Louis; ductor.) featuring Irene Gubrud, soprano.) for ticket info. ph. 314-391-0710.

Bra •• En.emble-8:15 p.m., Nov. 19; Fine Orpheus Trio (Flute, viola, harp)-8 p.m., Unlv. Cholr-8:15 p.m., Dec. 7; Pierson Hall, Arts Bldg.; UMC. Nov. 28; Edison Theatre, st. Louis; tickets $5. UMKC; ph. 816-276-2731.

Collegium Mu.lcum-8:15 p.m., Nov. 19; Basketball: UMKC vs. Westminster College Basketball: UMC vs. Toledo-Dec. 7; away. First Presbyterian Church, Columbia. -Nov. 29; home. Basketball: UMKC vs. Central Mo. State­ Football: UMC vs. Kansas-Nov. 20; home. Dec. 7; away.

American Music Enaemble-Nov. 20, East Univ. Women's Chorus-8: 15 p.m., Dec. 7; 39th St. R.LD.S. Church, Indpendence, Mo. Fine Arts, UMC.

Football: UMR va. Northeast Missouri State Kansas City Philharmonic-James DePreist, -Nov. 20; away. guest condUctor (music director of Quebec Symphony); 8 p.m., Dec. 7; 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8; Music Hall, Kansas City; for ticket info. ph. 816-842-9300. (Program: Holst, "The Planets.")

Vocal Jazz Ensemble-8:15 p.m., Dec. 8; Fine Arts, UMC.