VOLUME LVI, NO, 31 DREXEL UNIVERSITY PHILADELPHIA, PA. Friday, April 10. 1981 Drexel to be evaluated for re-accreditation every ten years. Accreditation Drexel Press Release is an expression of confidence by the Middle States Associa­ On May 4, 5 and 6, 1981, tion based on the results of a Drexel will be visited for the self-study report prepared by purpose of evaluation by a Drexel and the evaluation of learn of nine selectd academic the visiting team. The current consultants representing the self-study report addresses two Middle States Association. general topics. These are, During their visit, the “ Maintaining Enrollment in members of the team will in­ the 80’s” and “ Faculty and terview representative persons Research Development in the from all of Drexel including 80’s.” students, faculty, ad­ The basic concern of the ministrators, trustees and Middle States Association is alumni. whether or not the University The Middle States Associa­ has apporpriate, clearly defin­ tion of Colleges and Schools is ed goals and objectives that one of six similar regional are capable of being achieved. organizations which together Also, there must be an en serve the United States and its vironment that is conducive to territories. The Association not only achieving the goals, Drexel I'nnersitv: Accredited since 1927 bv the Middle States Association. assigns accrediting and related but of maintaining them for activities for institutions such the foreseeable future. This will also erode the overall as Drexel University to the means that the financial condi­ quality of education, Fratwell Commission on Higher tion of the University is to be said. Education. studied. The Office of Management Dr, Shostak: better Drexel has been accredited A future issue will address and budget has estimated that by this organization since 1927 what Drexel is doing to the Reagan cuts could force college years for you and is reviewed approximately prepare for the visit. 281 small schools to close down, says W. Richard ‘isolation vs. intimacy’ modal. Stephens, president of Green­ by Rick Beasley As a college student, the Enrollment will drop ville College in Illinois. Many cliallent;^ io lO bcconit' self of those schools have a high Dr. Arthur Shostak, pro­ percentage of students receiv­ fessor of sociology at Drexel, revealing. Shostak stressed, “ It is not enough to go drink with education cuts ing financial aid, and would spoke to P.A.R.T.I. (Political with the guys at the Jailhouse, lose those students if aid is cut Association of Rational Collegiate Hedlines loans and Social Security while tuition is rising. Thinking Individuals) on but that college students must College enrollment will benefits, would be substantial­ Larger schools, like the II. “ Clues from Sociology for unfold their lives and share in­ decline by 500,000 to 750,000 ly cut, as would funding for of Illinois, would also suffer, Better College Years,” during timacy with others.” students, and 281 smaller in­ research and development. says its president, Stanley their April 7th meeting. By Often teachers and parents stitutions will be forced to These cuts would prove Ikenberry. In addition to referring to, and commenting feel one must do well in close if President Reagan’s “ devastating” to higher direct student aid and research on the thoughts of four courses to support the chosen higher education budget cuts education, said E.K. Gretwell, cuts, the school stands to suf­ modern sociologists, Dr. identity. Ericson, however, are enacted, a group of college chancellor of the University of fer from reductions in funding Shostak provided some feels the academics are impor­ and university presidents told North Carolina-Charlotte and for the arts and humanities en­ valuable insights in enriching a tant, but what is most impor­ a U.S. House subcommittee. chairman of the board of the dowments, the Corporation student’s college life. tant is for the student to ex­ The Reagan administration American Council on Educa­ for Public Broadcasting and plore and establish intimate has recommended cutting tion. Besides causing a signifi­ health professions education. 8 Modal Crises relationships with peers. federal support for higher According to Shostak, a cant rise in student costs, the Cuts in Medicaid funding will Eric Ericson, social education by 20 percent, from critical point toward Reagan budget will cause a hurt the university hospital, psychologist at Yale Universi­ $16.9 billion in 1981 to 13.45 understanding Ericson is serious cutback in research says Ikenberry, since 66 per­ ty, divided an individual’s life billion 1982. All forms of stu­ realizing that both sides of the programs, especially in the cent of its patients have annual into eight segments which he dent aid, including grants, social and helath sciences, and family incomes of $7,500. dialectic are important as one termed as “ modals.” These passes through modals. There modals, Shostak explained, is a lot of warmth and pleasure represent major crises or when one establishes an identi­ dilemmas in which the in­ ty or gets into intimacy, but dividual explores a particular­ just as individuals need in­ ly situationally unique dialec­ timacy they also need some tic and re-evaluates predeter­ isolation. mined values. During high school years, Frozen Adolescence students were in the 5th modal crises of “ identity vs. identity Richard Sennett, a pro­ diffusion.” At this time the fessor at New York University personalities of individuals and good friend of Ericson, constantly changed and varied developed some of his own as they tried to establish iden­ conclusions regarding tities. Shostak pointed out that “ modals.” Shostak explained the one thing you notice in that Sennet believes that dur­ high school is jackets. These ing a life time, much of jackets represent an insignia of psychic energy is devoted to membership that insinuates keeping the security and the that the individual is ‘one of approval of significant others. the crowd.’ While guys par­ Especially during the ages of ticipate in sports, girls join cli­ adolescence people are trying ques and social clubs. Such a to please and gain the accep­ division of sex is prevalent in tance of parents and friends by the ‘identity vs. identity diffu­ incorporating their culture, sion’ modal. prejudices, and visions of the Upon entering college, one world. Often these attitudes I gets his act together by accep- become ‘frozen in one’s iting a specific identity as that character, and the terriblt 'of a college student. At this Winneis o f the beer-cun rolliti^ contest held ai the Pabst Celebration night. Monday at Cavanaugh's. problem develops which Sen- point the individual is in the (continued on page 3) DRfeXEL tr ia n g le Page 2 April 10, 1981 ANNOUNCEMENTS Counterpart Time Senior Dinner Test Anxiety Study Skills Applications arc now being Management If you “ FR EEZE” or WorkshopDance acccpted for the position of “ CLUTCH ” during testing, Student Counterpart to the This introduction to time The Senior Dinner Dance is you may want to find a w'ay to This workshop is designed Director of Residential Ij'ving. management is designed to going to be held Friday, May 8 release this feeling. This to familiarize you with The Student Counterpart also help you become more aware at the Inn of the Four Falls in workshop is designed to help serves as chairperson of the strategies for effective study­ of how you use your time. You Conshohocken. The $20 per you identify situations and ing. You will also be introduc­ Residence Halls Community will learn ways to gel more out person ticket will include full personal characteristics that Council. Interested resident ed to the SQ3R study method. of the time available to you. buffet dinner, 5 hour open cause anxiety and inhibit Join the study skills session on students should contact the in­ Ways to make effective use of bar, live band and a DJ. positive performance on ex­ Tuesday, April 7 at 3:30 pm in cumbent student counterpart, leisure time will also be Tickets, which are limited, can aminations. Once you Mr. Armand Bucci, room 712, room 2023 of Me Allister Hall. discussed. Join the Time be purchased at the Main Desk recognize these areas, a way of Calhoun Hall before April 17. Dean Sylvester Hopewell will Management session on in the CSC or from one of the coping with the anxiety by a lead the session. Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 following seniors: Michael relaxation technique is in­ To increase your study skills pm in room 3021 Mac Alister Vare, Karen Kraft, Michale troduced. call the Dean of Students Of­ Wanted Hall. Dean Sylvester Hopewell Revak or Bob Zecca. Join the test anxiety session fice (895-2506) and let Debbie will lead the session. on Tuesday, April 14 at 3:30 Davenport know of your in- To increase your Time pm, room 201, Creese Student Female dancers with EX- Management awareness call Center. Dean Jean Stellwagen '"'^‘ Student PERI HNCE for a skit in the Pi the Dean of Students Office Test will lead the session. To Kapp Show May 1st. If in­ (895-2506) and let Robin decrease your test anxiety, call Congress terested contact Larry D. at Cooke know of your interest. Preparedness the Dean of Students Office 222-9096 and leave informa­ (895-2506) and let Debbie Applications are now tion if interested. You will be Davenport know of your in­ available for anyone interested in running for a position on contacted immediately. Help Deciding how to get ready terest. Students Student Congress, [flections the show and help Children’s for a test is often a problem will be held in May. Applica­ Hospital. for many students; For the Summer Jobs Needed tions can be pickccl up in the person who feels Dean of Student’s olticc.