Community Leaders Converse at Council
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THE TUFTS DAILY Where You Read It First Wednesday, March 17,1993 Vol XXVI, Number 36 I‘YOU CALL THAT JOURNALISM?’ Community leaders converse at Council by CAROLINE SCHAEFER meeting of the council for the be- Daily Editorial Board ginning of this semester, and is- Issues such as financial aid, sued an invitation to all students school spirit, and student-faculty leaders to take part in the meeting. interaction are subjects which all “Our first meeting was devoted members of Tufts community or- basically to discussion of social ganizations must face. Individual life, and people’s overall satisfac- groups, however, have difficulty tion of life at Tufts. We also dis- dealing with these issues on their cussed how groups can be effec- own. Nevertheless, prior to this tive, as well as the Administration’s semester, campus groups did work response to students’concerns and alone on these issues, without the school spirit,” Ravitz said. collaborative support of other or- The Council for Community ganizations. But times have Leaders has met a total of five changed. Due to an initiative which times this semester,and according originated during discussion at the to leaders attending, is a good way Tufts Community Union Senate, for representatives of student campus organizations have groups to exchange experiences founded a Council for Commu- and generate ideas for future ac- nity Leaders, which offers student tivities. leaders the opportunity to work Sophomore Nanette with other campus leaders to solve Loebenberg, who is Hillel vice Photo by Olivier Tittmann their common problems. president and the Alpha Phi repre- Students relax in Wessell Library in order to relieve the stress caused by studying for their midterms. “The purpose is to unite cam- sentativeto the Inter-Greek Coun- pus groups to more effectively cil, feels that the group has been address common concerns, and “helpful,” and believes that the Clinton and Aristide discuss aid, create a structure where organiza- Council will continue to be an tions will be able to cooperate important way for campus groups more and be able to work together to interact. USepromises‘ to assist Haitians whenplanningprojects,”saidTCU “I think that the Council is a WASHINGTON(AP)-- Presi- to resume his duties as Haiti’s de facto government of Haiti and President Randy Ravitz, who fantastic idea because there are dent Clinton said Tuesday he is elected president. Aristide was the military officials in that coun- helped to create the council. many challenges we face as acom- sending a special envoy to Haiti to deposed in a military coup 17 try and the police officials to sup- Ravitz said that at the end of munity and individual groups can seek a return to democracy and months ago. port this process. last semester TCU sophomore come together to tackle them as a warned that “stronger measures” Clinton also said the United “Any opposition, any delay, senator DavidBrinkerhadthe idea group. This way is much more will be taken if the coup govern- States was prepared to contribute will only result in stronger mea- to form a council which would effective in the long run,” ment refuses to relinquish power. “its fair portion” to a five-year, $1 sures taken by the United States provide a forum in which campus Loebenberg said. Clinton spoke after a45-minute billion multinational reconstruc- and more difficulty and hardship groups would interact and share Ravitz agreed, saying that the meeting with ousted Haitian Presi- tion effort in Haiti once 3emoc- for thP p=ople of Haiti who have ideas onarezular basis. Following group will continue to meet as dent Jean-Bertrand kristide, who racy is reinstated. been the innocent sufferers in this this surzesrion, several senators expressedoptimismhe will be able Clinton said, “I would urge the whole sad saga.” planned and scheduled the first see COUNCIL, Page 2 Judaic studies major, new courses approved by faculty by REMY STERN “Seminar: Democratization in meeting included a recommends- Judaic Studies “belongs at Tufts” pursue a Plan of Study in Judaic Daily Staff Writcr Latin America,” “Seminar: the tion for an Undergraduate Teach- and that “enrollment [in Judaic Studies. The Liberal Arts and Politics of Ethnicity and Race in ing Certificate Program. The pro- Studies courses] has risen in the The Plan of Study option has Jackson faculty met on Monday to Western Europe,” “Comparative gram is intended “for students who last few years.” Judaic Studies will discouraged many students, ac- recommend the adoption of sev- Politics of the Middle East” were are interested in obtaining Massa- have Ascher and German profes- cording to Ascher. Students who eral courses to the University cur- all recommended. A course en- chusetts State Provisional certifi- sor Joel Rosenberg as directors of choose the Plan of Study option riculum. The faculty also recom- titled“Internationa1Politics ofthe cation as teachers.” Students are the major and will be run within must be granted approval and must mended instituting a teaching cer- Environment”a1soreceivedunani- expected to teach subjects that fit the offices of the Department of present their thesis topics in front tification program in the Depart- mous support from the faculty. their majors and must also take 11 German, Russian, and Asian Lan- of a committee. In the past, many ment of Education and a Judaic The two courws recommended courses in the Department of Edu- guages and Literatures. potential Judaic Studies majors Studies major. Dean of the Col- for adoption in the Department of cation. Students must have a 3.0 have instead chosen to major in lege of Liberal Arts Mary Ella Religion raised some discussion. grade point average and must re- The major will consist of eight religion. Feinleib presided over the meet- Philosophy ProfessorHugo Bedau ceive a “C” or higher in the 11 “primary courses” and two “re- The institution of Judaic Stud- ing. questioned whether Religion 088, courses taken in the department. lated courses.” Students who ies as a major should not cost The faculty unanimously ap- “Ethics Through Literature” is re- The faculty recdmmended ap- choose Judaic Studies as their anything because the courses and proved two courses in the Depart- lated to religion or has more to do proval of the new program after major will be required to complete the faculty are already in place and ment of German, Russian and with philosophical and ethical is- some discussion and debate over three years ofHebrew ortwo years the administrative structure in Asian Languages and Literatures. sues. After examining the course the wording in the proposal. of Hebrew and three years of an- place is sufficient. After the vote, The first is “Contemporary Rus- description,Professor MarieHowe Feinleib said that the committee other language. There will be no Dean of Undergraduate Education sian Culture,” a course that will said she felt the course dealt with should be consulted to “make sure core courses in Judaic Studies and Walter Swap gave a thumbs up to deal with “Russian culture through “religious issues.”The faculty rec- the wording is consistent with the some faculty members voiced their Ascher as she sat down. Feinleib literature, film, the media, and the ommended the course for adop- content.” concerns. However, Rosenberg congratulated Ascher and arts.” The course will be taught in tion with 23 in favor, none op- TwocoursesinEducation,“Be- maintained that no one course Rosenberg after the meeting. English by Professor Vida John- posed, and two abstentions. havior Management in the Class- could be seen as more important The faculty also recommended son. Also approved was Russian Religion 056, “Catholicism: room” and “History and Social than another and that it is all the to adopt two courses in philosophy 118, “Russian in Business and Peoples, Cultures, Traditions and Studies Curricula” were recom- coursestogether that form the core entitled “FeministPhilosophy” and Politics.” Beliefs” was approved after some mended for adoption along with ofthe major. Untilnow, interested “Reasoning and Critical Think- Four courses were recom- discussion whether to change the one course in the World Civiliza- students have been encouraged to ing.’’ mended for adoption in the De- title to “Roman Catholicism.” The tions department entitled “Image *‘+A\\\\ $1 i / //,;/ /; partment of Political Science, facultyrecommended to adopt the and Icon.” course with a note to refer back to the committee to consider revis- The faculty recommended ac- ing the title. cepting the report of the Subcom- mittee on Academic Minors. They Features ........................ P- 3 Raw deliberates the moment and al- On a lighter note, the faculty voted to grant “permanent status” most finds itself in a historical mental recommendedto adopt “Advanced to the minors in Asian Studies, institution. Weight Training” and “Jogging.” Medieval Studies, andurban Stud- The faculty moved quickly in vot- ies while they voted to abolish the A&E............................ P. 5 ing on courses in the Physical Edu- two minors in “Morality and Soci- Check out the latest improv jazz cation department and. voted on ety and Science”“Techno1ogyand quartet, a perspective on Irish culture, both courses at the same time. Society.” They voted to abolish and a film full of stereotypes. Religion ProfessorHoward Hunter the two minors because oYa lack asked the faculty, “Did we already of interest and enrollment.” Sports ............................ P- 7 vote on Jogging?” Feinleib re- The faculty recommended the Women’s track