In Light of Departmental and Rettig. Reports

Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 1973-10-03 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (1973). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 2284. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/2284 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. XAVIER UNIVERSITY PERIODICALS SECTION oer 3 1973 . University Senate Considers Core Corriculum In Light Of Departmental And Rettig. Reports by William Arnold cation that is at variance with the philos Departmental lines were also drawn Philosophy, however, concluded that " the Editor-in-Chief ophy of education for which Xavier Unj even on the issue of the approach taken by composition of the Committee was un versity stands, both officially and in fact.". the Ad-Hoc Committee. The Marketing De representative, its methodology defective, The Executive Committee of the Univer- · . The Philosophy Department also stated partment stated that "the methodology em and the input to its deliberations was inad . sity Senate has. begun to receive the re that "the removal of the core courses from ployed by Dr. Rettig's Committee reflects a equate." . sponses of the individual academiC de the control of the departments, ... is a radi sensitivity to the views and interests of· The most controversial proposal of the partments to the report of the Senate's cal departure from the present academic students, faculty and administrators as Rettig Report appears to be the proposed Ad-Hoc Committee on the Core Cur~ structure.,,. The Department of Classical well as to the philocophy and goals of the reduction of the Philosophy and Theology riculum. Last May, the former chairman of Languages expressed similar reservations, University." Its report continues that "the Core requirements to nine hours each. The the Executive Committee, Dr. Roger For stating they prefer "the imperfect to the conclusions of the Rettig Committee dem Philosophy Department response indicates tin, requested that the departments re chaotic" and that in such a setup "the hu onstrate that it is possible for us to adapt a total dissatisfaction with the committee's spond separately to the study. This action manities module seems to be a dumping to the need for change without undue risk proposed core structure. Its report con was taken in lieu of submitting the report place which receives whatever does not of losing our indentity as a Catholic, Jesuit tinues, however, that "the most serious ob to the entire senate for immediate con qualify as social science, natural science, liberal arts university." The Department of jection to this recommendation is not the sideration. or mathematics." .change in numbers of hours recommended In addition, the Executive Committee, -~,r.~n' but in the educational philosophy and chairoo this year by Mr. John Rothwell, :}:{/:~·,H1 goals." The Department of Biology, how has stated that in its present form, the re ever, has responded that "a reduction in port is not "sufficiently comprehensive or J;~~;~i~t~ Philosophy and Theology hours will not ;, ".ti!.:~ sufficiently in depth or sufficiently in-. necessarily reduce their importance or im ~ ·{~·t-.:.c ~; pact, and might well result in a more effi elusive of departmental reaction." How· ~ ll ~ •••• j,;) ever, the Executive Committee feels that ~ . ;l.,j;' cient use of time in the educational pro ~ ~~ cess." The Classics Department is willing the Rettig Report should be accepted in its ~~ 7 present form but not approved as a com to accept some cuts in these hours so long plete report. as the proposed courses are "meaningful and well done." The Chemistry De The steering body of the Senate has also partment report indicates a nea.reven split forwarded the following motions to the en among its members concerning the pro tire Senate, scheduled to meet in early Oc posed cuts. tober for consideration and approval. The most unusual · aspect of the re • A proposal expressing the appre sponses concerns the proposed elimination ciation of the Senate to the Committee for of the six-hour literature requirement with its work and difficulties encountered, in in the Humanities module. Surprisingly, cluding the "massiveness of its assign the department immediately concerned en ment, pre8s of time, and lack of supportive dorses the proposal. Father Savage com ·resources." ments that "I approve of nine credits in • A recommendation that the Dean of Humanities and the elimination of the six the Arts and Sciences College be charged hour literature requirement only if the with prepp.ring a more complete and uni course are genuinely humanities in essence fied report by February 10, 1974. and not merely because administration • A proposal charging the Arts Council has declared these courses to be placed in a to resolve problems ·of administration of 'humanities Module"'. The Philosophy De the Core Curriculum and mechanisms for partment, however, believes that literature future updating and revjsion of the Core. has been effectively eliminated from the new structure in order to introduce freedom The department responses received to of choice. date are nearly evenly diVided 'orithe' con troversial Rettig Report. Reactions include . There is also divided opinion on the the remarks· of the Rev. Thomas G. Sav question.of the eliminatio.n of the six-hour age, S.J., Chairman of the Department of Western Civilization requirement. The Re English, who stated the report contained ttig Report suggested that it be eliminated "some solid proposals, especially aR reg substituted with a more general nine-hour ards a core diverted and administered by social science requirement. The His- areas · (e.g., Humanities), not by de . tory/Political Science Department re pal'tments." However, the Department of sponse asserts that an appreciation of Philosophy has concluded that "the Com western civilization is fundamental to the mittee's document, in its statements and Jesuit concept of education. The Biology especially in recommendations for the core Department, in its report believes that "the curriculum, exhibits a philosophy of edu- VOL. LIX WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1973 N0.2 History requirement should not be restrict ed to Western Civilization, but rather per- · s .. · d mit a greater variety of historical periods Committee 0 ul1 ines . ocia1 Calen ar ..::.. ~oub_g:aiiii:~~-c:ed ...~~-app-reci-atio-no-f,hi-story .. byNSewtesveEdB1.etdoerU Heriry; Juniors Bill Young and Peg Shan- tivities. 0nderff aar n1• e·s ahan·, and Seniors Dave Noonan and Greg All these events will be interwoven with The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Everett. There will also be four sub- the Student Government S pea k ers P ro- The Executive Social Committee of the · l Thursday, October 4, at 10:30 A.M. in the committees subordinate to the Executive gram. Stud ent Governmen t is a so spon- Xavier University Student Government · Bellarmine Chapel for Mr. Edward Paul has planned for this upcoming school year Committee, which wi'U attend to speci'fic soring a series o f fil ms to be presen t ed m h f th fi t VonderHaar, Vice President, Public Rela- a variety of activities designed to appeal to areas of social planning. Si'nce the soci'al the XU theater over t e course"C o eB irsk tions and Development of Xavier Univer- calendar for the first semester was plotted semester. Featured fil ms are: ome ac , as wide a range of student interests as pos • d "Th o I W " sity. John J. Gilligan and Son Funeral sible. Jim Moroney, the Social Committee out over the summer, the Committee will Charleston Blue' an e n Y ay. H f M. J B d' " ·11 b · ome, Walnut Hills, is handling the Chairman, phrased it this_ way: "Our ob Prepare the program for the st-cond semes- "The Prime o 1ss ean ro ie Wl e arrangements. Visitation is after 4 p.m. ject this year is to be much more varied, ter and be responsible ...or coordinating and shown at Breen Lod ge on 0 ct 0 be r 16 · W d l' e nesday, October 3, 1973. He died of a and to try to incorporate almost every stu carrying out all the events the Committee The Social Committee is also in the pro- heart attack on Monday, October 1, at dent's interest into our program. We know plans throughout the school year. cess of negotiating six open concert dates age 64. · that one event can't please everyone, so The s0cial calendar begins on Friday, throughout the year. ~111111~11111111111111!!!11!!!!11!111111!!!11!111111~~111111~!!!11! we're attempting to reach ·as many stu OCtober 6, with a "Shoe and Brew" in the dents as possible by offering a wide range Armory. This event was planned by Bill of activities. For this reason we have a loi Romanus, Frank Roach, and John Polito more representation on our Executive So in conjunction with the Social Committee. cial Committee, and we .welcome feedback "King's.Island Day" is featured for Oc· by interested people not necessarily in tober 13; five dollars pays for an entire day volved." at the King's.Island amusement center, Iil keeping with this new philosophy, in with transportation provided. terviews were held the 21st and 22nd of On October 26, the sophomore class last May to determine the new members of presents "Toga Night" in the Armory, the Executive Social Committee. The.inter which features a fountain and light show views were conducted l?Y Jim Moroney, So in an ancient Roman setting.

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