^:V-'VVt •/;':. .. -I I rt/ The total income of Villanova University for 1972 amounted to $21,765,000. Of this amount, SenateLinksV.U. nearly 95% was derived from student related income. Tuition and fees alone totaled $16,690,000, while $12,300,000 were paid out in Communities the forms of salaries and fringe By Anita DiBartolomeo benefits for University personnel. 1973-74 academic year, Established in February of 1970, the University Senate For the a 10% "across the board" faculty functions as the governing body at Villanova University. salary increase took effect. Other This relatively new government is designed to provide salaried employees of Villanova ^ communication lines between the administrators, the increase. com- faculty and the students. Hence, the Senate includes twelve received a 6% The bined salary hikes will mean an administrators, twelve faculty members, twelve students, and two alumni. additional $950,000 over the 1972 The constitution also provides eleven committees to act Members of tlie University Senate iiard at worii during a session last budget. 4 semester in Dougherty Hail. '•'V as policy-formulating bodies. All committees are com- Traditional Philosophy posed of a mixture of the three groups in the Senate, thus Although financial reality evening out the representation even at this level. In the governs University policy on the duties of these groups the Committee Outlines jurisdiction of the Senate lies. operational level, the Executive That is, the power of the Senate is delegated in these com- Committee made significant head- mitttees: (From the Constitution of The Senate) way in outlining the higher goals Rules and Review: to University Policy evaluate the operation and per- of the large. Catholic institution. formance of the Senate; ^ to advise and recommend. Emphasis was placed on the spirit Academic Policy: to formulate policy on graduate program, along with academic mat- By JOHN HOPKINS of St. Augustine as a driving force ters concerning more than one background in certain vocational college. This committee While most Villanovans whiled and a directional stimulus. may not intrude on matters concerning programs. a single depart- away the sunmier months at work ment. 4. Significant liberal arts Part of the primary dedication or play, the Executive Committee Graduate: to formulate policy on academic education. released in the Executive Com- {- matters in of the Villanova University Senate the graduate school. The Committee is seeking to mittee's written report of July 10, labored over the details of an Faculty Affairs: to legislate on faculty determine the identity of 1973 reads, (Villanova Univer- affairs, such as overall University philosophy. sabbaticals, fringe benefits, duties and Villanova University. Day to day sity), "seeks to reflect the spirit of obligations. Mr. Richard Miller, Chairman Rank and Tenure: to handle policy operation of "an Augustinian, St. Augustine by: concerning the rank of the ad hoc Priorities committee and tenure of faculty members. Catholic Institution of Higher outlined four major goals of the (A) cultivation of a wide Student Life: to introduce Learning" needs a workable B policy that pertains to the University: breadth of knowledge social and cultural needs of the students. definition to insure a successful I 1. Quality undergraduate Budget: to program of (B) respecting individual dif- oversee the spending of university funds on programs. education. major allocations. Budget and Salary Hiices ferences 2. Establishment of a com- University Planning: to propose plans for The question of finances, which (C) adherence to the principle new buildings munity in all that it means in- and additions to old structures. This always tempers any organization's that benevolence and brotherhood committee also has cluding student services, in- the authority to delineate activities, was discussed and some be operative at every level of building priorities. firmary, psychological services, Social Action: to alert the interesting facts came to light. University life." Villanova community to op- etc. portunities and problems in areas of social action and 3. Continuation of a modest community relations. Athletic Advisory: to formulate policy in intercollegiate and intramural athletics. IVe/come to the Main Line By JOHN it MM.ra •• m n HOPKINS , Villanova University, located in Villanova Pa., is a small part of what has come to be called the Main Line. Originally, the term applied to the trackage of the Pennsylvania Railroad which bisects the cam- pus. The once proud railroad was the main line of transportation from the Eastern Seaboard to Chicago. Today, the railroad is struggling for survival, but it con- tinues to be a beloved thread in A view of the quad, featuring Bartley Hall (left), Sheehan (center, rear), year's to discuss issues. Last student senators caucusing the fabric of a still genteel subur- now a women's dorm, and Sullivan, still a men's residence. Tliese committees retain a great potential for creating bia. university policy. The chairmen submit the reports, The series of small towns west proposals and opinions to the Senate through the of City Line Ave. are known Executive Committee. If the members of the Senate wish to collectively as the Main Line. For Dorms Filled to Capacity act on any of these recommendations, the Senators debate newcomers to the area, a few basic By JOHN HOPKINS the issues involved and present them to Fr. McCarthy. facts about the surroundings may two years ago. When the class of '77 takes up President Fr. McCarthy, then, holds the power to veto or be beneficial to your welfare. On the other hand, male residence in Villanova dorms, approve a proposal. According to the constitution, Fr. Evident Prosperity resident space has declined. With some of the people will be living in also has the option to return the bill to the Senate or send In general, the Main Line is an estimated 1200 upperclassmen buildings not originally intended the matter to the Board of Trustees for consideration. This noted for a high degree of returning to the dorms, incoming for their use. That is, girls have is the final court of appeal. If the members of the Board prosperity. Houses, cars, and male freshmen may have some dif- never lived in Sheehan Hall, nor approve a bill, action may be taken immediately. If, tailor-made suits give elegant ficulty finding rooms. Some 650 boys in St. Mary's. however, the Board vetoes a proposal, the issue is con- testimony to the value of a dollar, freshmen are expected to seek The changes in the dorm set-up sidered dead. or a million of them. dorm space, with only about 450 were necessitated by an increased In this manner, the faculty and students may express Main Line politics lean heavily beds available. female enrollment resident their opinions and may take legislative action. There are toward the Republican party. both and conmiuter. Director of Housing, Fr. Ed- no provisions, however, that enable the Senate to override However, the rather precarious With the addition of Sheehan Hall, the female ward Doherty, has guaranteed th*» FVpsident's or the Board's veto. situation in Republican circles resident capacity has increased to every upperclassman a room and Each spring, general elections are held to determine the may justify a shake-up in local approximately 660 beds, more efforts are being made to ac- Continued on page 2) politics. You may notice that the than three times the space of only Continued on page 2) '.''••finuvd (»»j fHJfic 2f -^ UJ . : Page 2 • THE VILLANOVAN • August 29, 1973 August 29, 1973 • THE VILLANOVAN • Page 3 Wilkommen '^E}E.(Continued from page I) gold elephant hood ornaments on A Survivor^s Guide To Villanova ,. Welcome to Universitas Villanovana, affectionately area Cadillacs are subdued by Y;asf?/7^/w7 referred to at various times during the year as "Never- black trunk bands. By SUE SCHARFF Never Land" (during Board of Trustees meetings); Richard Nixon did very well on So here you are . you've The Parson's Table: 26 South several places in which to dine. the Main Line last November, "Virginova" (during Senate-Administration parietals the Anally made grade. You're Front Street (WA 5-4447). The Rain Forest — the big at- ViZZA HOAGIES proving that affluent people do ' ' ' am. debates); "Screw U." (during Finals week); "Fantasy Welcome now enrolled as a student at a big- Everything in this restaurant is traction here is the 40 foot high To • The M*di make mistakes. Main Liners have \' HOMi " - Tl^rm ' World" (when grade reports are issued); and "Utopia U." "S?f time university. Mom and Dad tastefully decorated in black, fountain. The food itself is less r also been known to pick the wrong have deposited you «<- (when graduation rolls around and students fear being and your white, and silver. The menu is in- spectacular; Sign of the Sun horse at Liberty Bell, an area race travel bags at the door of the ternational, with a heavy leaning cocktail lounge which sometimes thrust into the harsh grind of the nine-to-five business track. dorm. Mom sniffles silently, mum- towards the Mediterranean. The serves sandwiches. Be ready to ' • ,'•':;>•,.- ' ..'•^ ^^'... :: world). , Policemen on the Main Line Funhouse bling something about how her lit- paella is both delicious and drink a great deal, otherwise the aren't To most newcomers, the world of Villanova like that of known for their liberal tle boy/girl has grown up so unusual. Prices from $2.00 to waitresses will ignore you; Samuri views on sex, alcohol, any other college or university, seems overwhelming at drugs, or By JOE TYRRELL quickly. Dad harumphs something $7.00. Reservations, please. — a Japanese steakhouse anything else. They have short about "being good" first. Instead of one nice, ordered, logically constructed and staying Wildflowers: 514-19 South 5th specializing in Warrior Steaks; hair.