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VILLANOVA PA September 23, 1 977 Up Front y FJRST I » •' * pREshiviEN: , "*"«,»*«,4»«^^, , The Villanoyan Ucks off its Up Front series with a IooIl at the ' ' ,<" : trials and tribulations of the largest freshman class in the University'sJUstory — pp. 5-7. * Focus: I Meet the new Deans of Student Activities and the College of Com- merce and Finance and check out the return of "Who Knows — Who Caies" In the feitiire section 1 — pp. i2-lV. * - \ * TroViC: New concerts, imw albums and new plays to illrlbar evening hours pppear ia the usic and en- tertainment pages iftc pp. 18-23. i FaU »lk<iRT: Fr^'views and Mviews of action with the rugger*^ hooters and Fall sports V_t7 BatCats make up the scene on pp. > 24-27,.ekcept for. .* ,.„ * FooibAH: I ON the back, Homecoming fes- tivities highlight the Wildcat's match-up with the Dayton Flyers and a look at some of Villanova footbairs untapped talent. * Forum: I Student views, opinions from the Villanova community and an update on l^cnt State — pp. 10 •ad 11. "'*> ««&: David 8b*rpa f 4 \. 8<pfmbf 23, 1977 • THE VIUANOVAN • Pag>3 P»ge2 • THE VILLANOVAN • Sl>tembT 23, 1977 Dean Resigns f Odds, Ends, and Opportunities Arts and Sciences skilled in parlimentary pro- a new dean is based on a recom- By TONY DIFRANCESCO emerged a controversial figure in cedure." mendation submitted by the Uni- 4i allowed to post or put * * Student The University Counseling Cen- No one is The resignation of Rev. Richard academic matters and in the Uni- Buying Power Cards Breslin served as Chairman of versity Senate. To select a new juniors, seniors: up any posters without permission of Effective Mon., Sept. 12. the Sophomores, will be available ter will offer Assertiveness Train- D. Breslin, O.S.A. from the post versity Senate where he serves as starting Mond«y, the Faculty Affairs Committee for dean, a committee consisting of being received to staff at from the Deao or Associate Dean Library's regular hours are as Applications are Sept. 26 in Bartley, ing for students and Dean of the College of Arts and an acbninistrative senator^ and a Dougherty, two years prior to becoming dean the vice president for academic af- University Pub- training of Student Activities. Secondly, follows: fill seats on the an(| Mendel cafeteria These cards Villanova. Assertiveness Sciences at Villanova University member o( the Executive Com- is regarded as an ambitious fairs, who serves as chairman, two Board, con- learn any permission that is given, Sep- and Mon.-Thur8. — 8 a.m.-12 mid- lications Board. The entitle you to can help college students to was announced <m Monday, mittee and the Budget Committee. discounts from local and knowledgeable educator. departmental chairmen, three faculty, alumni, to posters are to be placed, only on tember University Pres- night sisting of student, merchants. They are free to talk in classroom situations, 12, by In the Senate, a tripartite struc- and sim- As arts and science dean, Bres- tenured faculty members and two administration rep- for a^'date, or to turn bulletin boards in the school ident, Rev. John M. Driscoll, ture of students, faculty Fri. — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and ply require your signature on the ask someone and ad- » dormitories. lin is responsible for the in- students, all from the college of resentatives, advises the Vice down an invitation without hur- building and O.S.A. ministrators, Breslin has been Sat. — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. front. with the uni- on mat- Thank you for your cooperation stitution of numerous academic the vacancy, meet Sun. — 12 noon- 12 midnight President for Student Life ting the other person. Serniors, Breslin discussed the issue with outspoken on several issues. He cooperation in this matter. programs. Included in his efforts versity president. The committee * « * ters affecting University-sup- looking for jobs, discover that your various members of the academic voted in favor of a motion for stu- are the credit by examination pro- is responsible for information ported publications. If interested, assertive conduct enhances their community and submitted his dent representation on the Ad- gram, new community in- gathering and surveys and will resume io Dr. after six years as Dean ministrative please submit a Bargains in used, out-of-print, desirability to potential em- resignation Rank and Tenure before volvement, the internship pro- consult with and advise the pres- DaCrema, Vasey 201, and rare are ployers. People in the word world to Driscoll who accepted it. C<xnmittee in November of 1976. books to be found at gram, awards for academic ex- ident during the period of search The University Services com- Friday, September 30. The Owl Bookshop, opening find that being assertive makes Breslin cited personal reasons for Though qpposed by the faculty, Sep- who ordered a cellance, classroom visitation for and nomination. comfrotable with Any freshmen the resignation which is effective Breslin further established him- mittee of the Villanova Union will I tember 6 at the corner them more NW of faculty, upgrading of dean's list 20 academic departments, Freshman Record and did not pick cur- With be having its organizational Mwris Ave. fellow-workers and with their in January of 1978. There are self as a student's dean. His re- and Yarrow St., on policy and standards, brochure de- 260 faculty members and 2500 stu- Rosary will be recited each it up may do so in the Villanova meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at The the Bryn College bosses. rently ei|^t academic and ad- assessment of the Report of the Mawr Campus, of velopment, semesterly meetings dents, Breslin considers the Dean- weekday in Corr Chapel at 12 noon Union office on the second floor at 7:30 p.m. in the north lounge. two blocks north of the railroad Assertiveness is a learned skill, ministrative vacancies 1976 Priorities Committee of the a.m. to 5 p.m. with the students, new con- ship of the College of Arts and Sci- and 1 p.m. There will be Ex- Dougherty frbm JO University station. The shop, operated en- and the course is qsen to anyone Villanova. Senate was also met Anyone who did not order a centration programs such as com- ences the most important at Vil- position of the Blessed Sacrament who wants to improve their skill in In recent years, Breslin has with severe opposition. Bieslia, O^.A. tirely by volunteers for the benefit ReT. Rkhard D. as every Thursday Record but would like to purchase munication arts, presidential lanova. During Breslin's term in Corr Chapel of this area. The course consists of 7 •oaaccd kis the Bryn Mawr Collegie last week scholarships an audit program several college guidebooks evening between 7 p.m. and 10 one may do so during this time. and dean, Regional Scholarship is sessions beginning Oct. 4. The as Deaa of tke Collefe Fund, reslfMtioB with 19 area schools where faculty have raised their rating of the ad- p.m. open on Tuesdays Thursdays, group will be conducted by Dr. oTArts aad Scicaccs. and could take courses for self- mission standards of Villanova'a 1-6 p.m. and Saturdays, Joan Greenhouse of the Coun- 10 a.m.-I Assumes development and retooling. College of Arts and Sciences. The G4>verment Clay M^m0»ni p.m. Visitors are invited to browse seling Center staff. She will et- Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr. Chair- This March will mark the "My position is concerned with Breslin's resignation came as a AMociftHqH fipvitot «U interested through the treasure -trove plain the principles and provide Attention — All clubs, frater- University Senate, applauds coming of the "Villanova'thon." of man, curriculum revision without loss surprise to thb entire academic Arts aad ltei«no« fUadtoMs with at constantly replenished donated opportunities to practice. In- nities, organizations. If you want Breslin for voting on Senate issues The Villanova'thon is a campaign of quality ot diversity," notes The dean search com- least a,3.0 to to second community. cum coom stock, including thousands of very terested persons should register your picture in the year book con- according to his own belief rather for Post > to raise mcmey muscular Top its formative & F in C Breslin. "The hiring of faculty is mittee is still floor Dougharty to apply for the reasonably priced books, paper- by Sept. 30 at the Counseling Cen- tact the Belle Air in basement of than in an administrative block dystrophy. Last year, at a dance important in this respect and stages, but it is hoped that a re- Dean's Committee. ^ Search backs, records, scholarly journals, ter, 106 Corr Hall, Ext. 548. Sullivan Hall to make an ap- considered, greater weight has and adds, "Father Breslin was ac- I marathon, we raised $3,180. This By REGINA WELSH faculty is where the university placement will be named before and selected periodicals. Phone pointment. been given to the establishment of tively involved in a significant way year we want to double that. But strength should reside." the spring semester. An acting LA 5-6117 for further information. The search for a Dean of the a joint TAX program with the law in virtually every piece <A senate before we can raise a single dollar, The protocol for the selection of dean will be appointed otherwise. College ci Commerce and Finance school. With a faculty staff com- legislation. He was forceful and we need help. Help from people The Villanova Jewish Union Students interested in joining this July with the ad- prised of lawyers as well as other like you who would,be willing to finally ended Iht Amateur Radio (Hillel) is sponsoring a DANCE, Glee Club ViUiMa ministration's appointment of Mr.