Hope College Hope College Digital Commons The Anchor: 1986 The Anchor: 1980-1989 11-12-1986 The Anchor, Volume 99.10: November 12, 1986 Hope College Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/anchor_1986 Part of the Library and Information Science Commons Recommended Citation Repository citation: Hope College, "The Anchor, Volume 99.10: November 12, 1986" (1986). The Anchor: 1986. Paper 23. https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/anchor_1986/23 Published in: The Anchor, Volume 99, Issue 10, November 12, 1986. Copyright © 1986 Hope College, Holland, Michigan. This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the The Anchor: 1980-1989 at Hope College Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Anchor: 1986 by an authorized administrator of Hope College Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Prez Race: Down to Three Three persons have been in- from the field of more than 40 The Where of Hope. Dr. Braskamp received the State College since 1972, serving vited to campus by the Presiden- declared candidates for inter- The following is the schedule of B.A. degree in psychology from in his present capacity since tial Search Committee for inter- views by the Presidential Search these candidates; Central College (Iowa), the M.A. 1980. He previously served on the views involving students, facul- Committee. The three persons degree in counseling psychology faculties of Hamilton College and ty, staff and the Board of who will be visiting campus later Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. and Ph.D. in educational Trustees. Florida Presbyterian College this month were selected from 18-19 — Dennis N. Voskuil, psychology from the University (now Eckerd College). Dr. Van Wylen will be retiring these nine candidates. Associate Professor of Religion of Iowa. He has been a member as president of Hope College on The target date for selection of and Chairperson of the Depart- of the University of Illinois facul- "There were many fine can- June 30,1987. the new president of Hope Col- ment of Religion at Hope College. ty since 1976, serving in his pre- didates. The task of determining The selection of these three lege is the January 1987 Board of Dr. Voskuil received the B.S. sent capacity since 1985. He the final three has not been persons culminates several mon- Trustees meeting. degree in history from the previously served on the faculty easy," said Dr. John Hollenbach, ths of work by the Presidential Each of the three candidates University of Wisconsin, the B.D. of the University of Nebraska — professor- emeritus of English Search Committee. Earlier this will spend two days on campus degree from Western Lincoln. who is serving as the search com- year, the committee solicited where they will participate in ex- Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. mittee's executive secretary. suggestions and nominations of tended discussions with persons in study of religion from Harvard Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24-25 "The search committee is pleas- potential candidates from the selected from the college com- University. Prior to joining the — John Jacobson, Provost and ed to present these excellent can- college's constituencies as well munity, including a group of Hope College faculty in 1977 he Academic Vice President, Em- didates, and solicits the help of as from leaders in higher educa- students chosen by student con- was pastor of the Trinity pire State College, State Univer- the college community and tion, business, the church, and gress. Reformed Church in Kalamazoo. sity of New York, N.Y. prayer support as it moves other professional areas. More The candidates will also be Dr. Jacobson received the B.A. toward the final stages of its than 75 persons came to the at- learning more about the college Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20-21 degree from Swarthmore Col- task, which is so significant for tention of the committee and through informal conversations — Larry Braskamp, Associate lege, and the M.A. and Ph.D. the future of our college." were invited to declare their in- at afternoon coffees held for all Chancellor for Academic Affairs degrees in philosophy from Yale The Presidential Search Com- terest. interested parties. A schedule of at the University of Illinois, University. He has been a see PREZ, p. 2 Nine persons were selected these events will be published in Champaign. member of the faculty at Empire Inside: November 12, 1986 Volume 99 Abortion Footbal center Number 1 0 Freeze Frame p. 11 Van Wylen in Top 100 Congress Meets Dr. Gordon J. Van Wylen of tifies the personal Hope College is one of 100 college characteristics, professional Again presidents, representing approx- background, and attitudinal dif- imately three percent of the top ferences that personify the na- by Kan Ochs administrative officers of U.S. tion's outstanding leaders in WTHS. the candidates for Hope Coilegt colleges and universities, who higher education. Laura Lowry reported that the president will be coming between The Student Congress met at 10 have been identified by their Presidential profiles were Computer Services Committee November 19 and Thanksgiving p.m. last Thursday to discuss peers as being among the most developed through personal in- went over its purpose and agan- break. Presidential Search Com- committee and board reports effective chief executive officers terviews and by the administra- da and reviewed possible mittee members are expected to and business matters. in higher education. tion of the Fisher- Tack Effective microcomputer systems that attend at least six meetings. Amy Ellis reported that the Leadership Inventory which pro- could be used. Academic Affairs Board review- Van Wylen's selection was part ved statistically significant in The Judicial Board met and As part of new business, the ed the situation of cultural af- of a study designed by James L. differentiating between effective had a briefing session and Student Congress will express its fairs and international studies. Fisher, president- emeritus of and representative presidents. discussed possible cases that appreciation to WTHS for its fun- They discussed the use of the draising efforts which have sav- the Council for Advancement and According to Fisher, <4This could arise and how they should Holt handbook for freshmen and ed funds for Student Congress. Support of Education in study demonstrates that effec- be handled. suggested that term papers due Washington, D.C. and author of tive presidents are different. President Mark McDowell during the final week of the The next Student Congress The Power of the Presidency, They are strong, risk-taking reported that the off-campus semester should be counted as meeting will be held Thursday, and Dr. Martha Tack, professor leaders." study group reviewed the Hope exams. November 20. This meeting could of educational administration "With these findings and the College off-campus student Emily Burrows reported that hold special significance since and supervision at Bowling leadeship inventory in hand, policy. Under the proposed the Cultural Affairs Committee the SC is expected to review the Green State University in Ohio. board members and members of policy, off-campus students has granted $300 to the foreign constitution and go over amend- The study was conducted by selection committees will be bet- would be acknowledged as langauage department. ments. Tack and Karen Wheeler, a doc- ter equipped to identify those in- responsible adults, and the Col- The Student Communications So far, business has come from toral student at Bowling Green. dividuals who have the greatest lege would treat these students Media Committee went over the within the executive body of the potential for beinp ''ye," as residents of the Holland com- The study, entitled "the Effec- basic jurisdiction and discussed Student Congress. Students are Tapir r.- • • munity. Current policy is not urged to submit their concerns to tive College President," is a two about interviews for positions written down although it year project funded by the Exxon that will be open in the Milestone, 1 the Student Congress so that assumed the same ' these issues may be discussed Education Foundation. It iden- 'VW n 8 Opus, the anchor. Inklings, and old Olio. during the meetings. 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There is The Hope Gay- Lesbian Stu- group has sponsored the film, 25. apathy regarding the issue of a tendency at Hope to label peo- dent Union is going strong. "Pink Triangles" twice, and last homosexuals on Hope's cam- ple any way, without even know- Started only one year ago by four year brought in students from pus." In the leader's personal ing facts. I have been harrassed Sponsored by the Marriage and concerned gay students, the the Western Michigan University opinion, Hope College males are occasionally with name calling Family Ministires Program and group still meets regularly. Last Gay Union for discussion after- more hostile than Hope College by people I do not even know." the Institute for continuing years group consisted of approx- wards.