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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. thursday- may 8, 1980 The 3*0 He ws IBOwling "Green Stole University! column Arrested protesters one allege racial injustice RSA names dress complaints that fall outside officers, goals by Paula Wlnslow HRC's and EOC's realm. staff reporter Dissatisfied, the Latinos held a Permanent establishment of Campus Safety and Security ar- press conference yesterday morn- the food coupon grace period is rested 23 persons, most of them ing outlining their position, follow- one of the goals of Resident University students, last night ed by a solidarity rally around Student Association, newly- and charged them with criminal noon in front of Williams Hall, elected RSA president, Steve trespassing when they refused to featuring speakers, music and Perrine said Monday night. vacate the hallway in front of dancing, and finally, the sit-in. Also at their Monday President Hollis A. Moore Jr.'s of- Protesting students began meeting, RSA members elected fice during a sit-in. the following to executive posi- trickling into McFall Center about tions: Lori Castiglione, vice The protesters were taken to the 3:45 p.m., armed with sleeping president; Mary Kay Zajac, city Safety Building, where all bags, books, food and a television treasurer; and Marty Smith, were released on their own and parked themselves in the se- publicity coordinator. recognizance, said city police Lt. cond floor hallway when they RSA promotes better living William Fox. found that the door to Moore's of- conditions in the residence They also were instructed to fice had been locked by the halls, and the initiation of the cause no further disruption at the secretaries inside. food coupon grace period is one University and to appear in Bowl- Moore was not in his office way it has benefited on-campus ing Green Municipal Court at 2:30 yesterday afternoon, but rather at students, Perrine said. p.m. Monday. a previous outside appointment. In the last year, RSA also has Criminal trespassing is a fourth improved the residence hall sign-up procedures for rising degree misdemeanor. AT ABOUT 4:15 p.m.. Dr. sophomores, instituted the While chanting "We want Richard R. Eakin, vice provost policy of placing names and ad- justice," the protesters were for institutional planning and stu- dresses on the back of the room removed from McFall Center at dent affairs, told the students they assignment cards and proposed about 7:45 p.m., four hours after should be out of the hallway by 5 the formation of a living- they began their sit-in protesting p.m. when that floor is locked, but learning hall which would be Moore's "inadequate" response his warning was unheeded. co-ed by rooms, he added. to Latino students' allegations of About an hour later Manuel In addition to following racial injustice here. Vadillo, Hispanic specialist with through on current projects, the Student Development Pro- Perrine said his goals for next THE CHARGES were made in a gram, emerged from a meeting year include increasing the 21-page statement of concern value of residence hall living, with several administrators and establishing better communica- presented to Moore April 28 by the warned the students that if they tion between living units on Ad Hoc Committee on Latino Con- did not leave the building by its 7 campus and informing students cerns. In the document the com- p.m. closing time the students about RSA's function and pur- mittee, comprised of seven Latino would be removed. pose. students, included a history of "As my job I'm going to ask you their grievances and a list of eight to leave," said Vadillo, who said weather demands to resolve them. he was at the sit-in as part of his Moore responded by ordering job. and at the press conference Partly cloudy, cool. High pUtaWMkiraHMpl three separate investigations of earlier to speak for the Latino's 55FU3C),low30F(-lC),20 Nancy Nm, ■■■fcir of tfio Ad Hoc Co—HIM on Latino conconn li f riiiod ay Canpai Sofoty and Socortty of the charges by the Human Rela- cause. "That is what I am in- percent chance of precipita- Rear Cynthia Geferfct attar boiag arrattad and cnareed with criminal troiaaoifaa. Sat. Gone Brett (loft) and tions Commission, the Equal Op- structed to do, but I cannot force tion. patrolman Rick OnacaoxtM aiinttd in ttio orrort of Hova and 21 altars yortorday o»oning attar too grooo rtagad portunity Committee and a you." a sit-in at McFall Cantor in protoit of Inadoqaato rosponio to latino rtudanti' allegations of racial injurtico. special committee formed to ad- continued on page 5 SGA opposes S/U option, Academic Council votes in favor of quarters by Diane Rado time is lost by students checking development center at the Univer- structing tests, course objectives halted beer delivery staff reporter in and out materials to be used in sity. and designing and evaluating stu- Acting on a motion tabled at last a lab, Dr. Douglas C. Neckers, THE CENTER would serve two dent performance; by Mary Alice Hentges week's meeting, Academic Coun- chairman of the chemistry main functions, Kinney said. .providing a library dealing with staff reporter cil voted yesterday 14-6 in favor of department, said. In a semester "It would be a counseling center teaching skills and the psychology Student Government Association last night took stand on two of retaining the quarter system system, only four periods would for faculty members on the eve of of learning; the more controversial issues at the University - the recent halt in rather than changing to be lost for this "mechanical ac- retirement interested in a career • assisting faculty in designing on-campus beer delivery and a Faculty Senate committee's pro- semesters. tivity," he added. change or wanting advice from leave programs and locating posal to reduce the number of S U options. The decision to remain on The lost time "could be crucial persons outside of their depart- retraining programs and A motion to endorse efforts made by students to fight the recent quarters was reached despite con- to the academic well-being of the ments," he said. workshops; and end in beer distribution by area beverage outlets was supported cerns voiced by representatives of student in the future," Neckers But the center would act mostly • counseling on career goals and unanimously by SGA. the College of Arts and Sciences. said. as a teaching improvement opportunities and retirement pro- "On campus there is a growing concern about beer delivery," "A quarter system emphasizes Before the motion to retain the center, Kinney added. grams. Dana L. Kortokrax said before turning the discussion over to the processing of students rather quarter system was passed, Dr. "A teacher could go outside of Lance Mitchell, president of Interfraternity Council. than their real educational Charles F. Mott, associate pro- the University's evaluation Dr. William R Rock, professor Mitchell outlined the reasons claimed by area businesses for the needs," Dr. John G. Eriksen, fessor of applied statistics and system for help in developing of history, however, questioned boycott, which include a cut in their sales and a question regar- dean of the College of Arts and operations research, said he courses and methods in the willingness of faculty ding the legality of distributing beer to on-campus residents. Sciences, stressed. sensed a feeling developing that teaching," he said. members to make use of such a Dr. Donald V. De Rosa, chair- "if one votes in favor of The center, which would be center. MITCHELL REQUESTED greater student response concern- man of the psychology depart- semesters, he is in favor of open at least six hours for five ing the issue, adding that he would like to see the situation resolv- ment, said, "People don't have academics, and if one votes for days a week would provide such "How many faculty members ed without a need for legal action. the opportunity to complete work quarters, he is not in favor of services as: do you know who thing they are In other business, a motion was made to oppose the attempt to in the time allotted in a quarter." academics." •assisting faculty in improving poor teachers. " Rock asked. He reduce the number of S U courses taken by students from 12 to 4. He added, "many graduate Also at the meeting, Dr. teaching skills by use of audio added, "It will take courage for a Although that proposal was narrowly defeated in Faculty students favor a switch just for a Thomas L. Kinney, professor of visuals, computer-assisted in- teacher to go in the center and say chance to complete the work.'' English, and Dr. David J. Hyslop, struction and differing question- 'I'm in bad shape'" Senate's meeting Tuesday, Academic Affairs Coordinator Lyle ing strategies; Ganske said he is convinced the issue will come up at Faculty associate professor of business Also, Rock said that "no one yet IN A QUARTER, an accumula- education, presented to council a • recommending specialists on has discovered what good Senate's next meeting.