COFAH Dean Lee Resigns, Craven Named Interim Dean
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;^ PWT SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY TUESDAY APRIL 5, 1994 Volume 17, Number ii 'Vexas* ONLY Independent Student Newspaper COFAH Dean Lee resigns, Craven named interim dean RKM Dupnii sition an easy one. I feel very comfort retire. year. I like the job as interim dean, I will have the support that they need and the News Writer able about the appointmoits." According to Lee, some 20 faculty Gaiza said the search for Lee's re probably apply for the job." educational process continues," said Lee has been at UTSA for four years. members were added to Ihe college dur placement should start some time in the Craven said that a final decision will Craven. The College of Fine Arts and Hu He said, "I came firom the University of ing his tenure as dean. Lee said, "I have fall and should be completed by spring l>e made on a permanent replacement for Reesman said any changes made in manities (COFAH) will soon be under Miami where I had been for 26 years. I not been able to start programs in theater of next year. Until Reesman replaces division director next year. the division will be minimal. Reesman new administration as Dean William P. look eariy retirement there tocome here." and dance, but they are on the strategic Craven in September, Craven will be Craven feels that his appointment of said, "I do not have any big changes in Lee m prepares to retire. Ina letter to the COFAH CKulty and plan. interim dean as well as division director. Reesman was a good decision. "I have mind. I would like for things to continue Dr. Alan Craven, {nofessor and En staff, Lee announced his plans. "I have " I absdute confidence that Jeanne Rees as they have in the past, and I would like cash, classics and pliilosophy division decided to semi-retire effective June 1," felt that 'Once I get into office we may make Cra man can continue to do the things we to continue to build on some of the director, will be interim dean while a he said. I had some adjustments. Inevitably there will ven were doing and do them well. I think the things that we have started to do." natk>nal search is conducted to find Lee's At the time of Lee's announcement, done as said, changes that take place will be changes Reesman said, "I think one of the best leplacement. Craven has been the lie planned on moving to New YcMk. much as be Changes. "IwiU that people will be pleased with," said things about all of this is the changes division's only director lat 21 years. "Wlien I announced my retirement, ihat I could -Alan Craven start Craven. "I feel she is supeibly qualified. came ftom the inside. Our division is a Craven has selected Dr. Jeanne Rees was my plan. Since then I have had a lot do here by the She has demonstrated a lot of adminis very strong division. I would like to see man, English, classics and philosophy of job offers, "stated Lee. At present, (at Division director of English, firstof trative ability and I havenodoubtsatall the division grow in all the ways it has associate professor, as interim diviskm Lee has not made any job commitments UTSA). classics, and philosophy June about her qualifications for the job." and continue to be a high quality pro director. According to Dr. Ray Gaiza, and his plans of going to New York I am get- ^^^ and I Craven predkts some changes once gram." provost and vice president for academic remain unchanged. ting older and my time is limited. I have will continue in that job as long as they hebecomesinteiimdean. Hesaid, "Once Craven views his upcoming career afifairs, Reesman is one of only three Officially, Gaiza said, "As of June 1, no regrets for coming here. I started my want me to do it." I get into the offke we may make some move as challenging. "I have been do female division directors in tlie history Lee will resign the position of dean. He college teaching career here in San An Craven told the Paisano that he will adjustments. We always make adjust ing this job for 21 years, so I look upon of UTSA. will still be employed by the university. tonio in 1952," said Lee. no longer be division director after Sq>- ments during an academic year. Inevita it (interim dean) as having a lot of new Gaiza said, "We are very fortunate to Until he retires, he will keep the faculty After his departure, Lee does not tember 1. "I will not stay division direc bly, there will be changes. challenges. I am looking forward to it. liave two very high qualified people in appointment of professor in the division foresee any major changes. "The sum tor. I am definitely leaving this office. "My main concem right now is that There are things in our college that 1 our ranks. Having those two around of music." Garza stated that Lee will mer schedule is in place, the budget is in The university will conduct a national all of the things that we are planning for would Uke to see done, and 1 will see if ^^ven and Reesman) makes the tran remain on the faculty until he elects lo place, and the fall and spring for next search for the dean and, at this point, if next year are done well, the divisions I can do some of those things." Roof leai(S repaired in HB but linger in other buildings and areas of campus By Brian Wheeier cies are going to be dealt with, but the to Michael Murphy, Tomds Rivera of year to 18 months. Most of our critical Editor-in-Chitf process Ihat this goes through is done as fice staff member. roof leaks wiUberepaired either through quickly as possible, yet without violat Muiphy said, "The physical plant reroofing or patching depending on Repairs began on the lealcing roof ing any state regulations regarding fair people have told me several times that which is the most cost effective way to over the division of English, classics, bidding out of a project." the problem was not with the roof itself take." and philosqihy offices during spring Powell Trotti, ;!= ^ Massey stated he felt that getting 15 break. Tlie leaking roof, which had been director of pur years out ofa flat commercial roof with a {Hoblem since January, damaged car chasing and gen out leaks problems was unusual and that pet, ceiling tiles and one computer eral services, The critical leaks should be repaired by most of the buildings on campus are 20 printer. stated the con the end of the summer years old. He noted the Texas weather Jan Lowe, division administrative tract for the re — John Massey extremes cause the most wear on tlie assistant, said, "They are on top of us pairs was roofs. woiking as we speak; they started last awarded to Accu- physical plant director Massey said, "The critical leaks Friday (during spring break)." Rite Roofing for should be repaired by the end of this Lowe stated that despite the rains and $15,979. This summer. We may have some entire strong wind over the last two weeks figure does not include replacing the but with the way the patio/garden area roofs that may need to be replaced. before repairs began, no further damage damaged ceiling, carpet or computer above the office was consuircted. Depending on funding then those roofs occurred. printer, which are uninsured. "There has been a leak in Ihis office will be replaced also." She said, "Surprisingly enough, we Accu-Rite originally estimated for at least two years," said Murphy. He stated that roof leaks that were lucked out. There must have been some- completion by Mar. 26; however, in "Two weeks ago we had a major leak causing extensive interior damage were tiling with the rain (possibly wind direc clement weather has delayed repairs. where a glob of water with some other considered and would be repaired on an tion) that we didn't have any more leak Robert Beldon, Accu-Rite representa residue came down on one of our com emergency basis. Other leaks such as ing. We were quite pleased. During the tive, stated the repairs should be com puters," he explained. those in the Sombrilla overhang are con last heavy rain, it only leaked in one pleted by the end of this week. Murphy then said that fortunately sidered a lower priority since they are place and it had leaked there previously Trotti also stated that the repairs were the computer was apparently not dam not causing any further damage. so it wasn'thurting anything additional." wananted for five years. aged and is still operational. Massey also noted that funding was a John Massey, physical plant director, Another building leak problem still Massey said, "There will be a long- key issue to many of the building repair Repairs to tiie roof of ttte MB were underway last week; liowever, stated, "The roof leaks that are emergen exists in the Science Building according term roof repair project over the next projects on campus, including the roofs. \9aks stiil remain in trie Science Building and the Sombrilla. Alternative spring breaks becoming popular around the country and at UTSA By Carlos Trevino Jr. imagined it woukl be as sobering as it was." over the fill. cebollitas, onions wrapped in foil and grilled, Contributing Writer The land is a flood prone dry lake bed, used as a waste dump Regular fill was a combination of dirt and waste.