Newman Given Medals Page 3 CORNELL Plantations Courses Offered Page 5 Ezra's Ghost Page 7 CHRONICLE Woman Named Vice President Page 9 Vol. 8 No. 9 Thursday, October 28, 1976 Five Named to Schurman Chairs... Page 14 $4.5 Million Authorized For Critical Maintenance The first phase of a critical Trustees decided that the initial the trustees' Investment Committee maintenance program at Cornell, es- funding for the $4.5 million first to be most advantageous in terms of timated to cost $4.5 million, was phase will come to the Preservation the securities market and the cash approved by the University Board of Fund from the remaining balances of needs of the maintenance program. Trustees, meeting in Ithaca last the Centennial Campaign Senior Vice President William G. weekend. ($528,000), the remaining balances Herbster reported that the expen- Trustees also approved establish- from amounts already budgeted for ditures for the critical maintenance ment of a Campus Preservation critical maintenance during 1976- program will minimize as much as Fund, into which money will be 77 from current general purpose in- possible the impact on tuition. channeled for future projects to come ($1,075,000) and Housing "Because this is a maintenance meet the University's most urgent Department revenues ($200,000) backlog," he said, "we're looking to maintenance needs—buildings, and from among the University's un- reserve funds and invested funds to grounds and roadway maintenance restricted invested funds ($2.7 accomplish it. This is in keeping with projects — that have been delayed million). the decision not to use current because of Cornell's tight financial The invested funds will be operating income as the major com- situation during the last decade. transferred at times determined by ponent for meeting these costs." Proposals for future authorization of projects to be financed from the Preservation Fund, along with iden- Ky Incident Hearing tification of the sources of money tc accomplish them, will be presented to trustees in March and October oi Miller Not Guilty each year, Herbster said. A University Hearing Board panel brought by Judicial Administrator Planning for the program to meet the buildup of maintenance needs of three faculty, one student and one Barbara Kauber that Miller had Nellie Cotson talks with friends at reception in her honor. employe, unanimously found was composed of five parts: violated the campus code at the Ky Richard W. Miller, assistant profes- 1. Accomplishing a "catch-up" sor of philosophy, not guilty of Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 2 violating the University Campus Planting of Oak Trees Code of Conduct in connection with the Dec. 9, 1975, Ky incident at Bailey Hall. Honors Nellie Corson The former vice president of Viet- Four black oaks now stand on the devotion to Cornell and the people nam. Nguyen Cao Ky, left the Bailey terrace in front of the main steps to who are part of it." Hall stage during heckling which Ba| ch Hall, on Cornell's north followed remarks made by Miller c The four oaks replace elms which ampus. A bronze plaque reads, fell to Dutch elm disease. Mrs. from the floor. "These Black Oaks Honor Nellie Corson said she is eager to see the The five-member hearing panel, Griswold Corson, whose consistent many elms which once stood on the headed by John M. Duxbury, assis- caring and dedicated service have campus replaced by other trees. tant professor of agronomy, earned her the special affection of "There are many ways to help deliberated for an hour and a half the University Community." Cornell," she said. "We can be early Tuesday morning after A gift of the Campus Club, the friends and counselors to students, testimony and a hearing of a tape of oaks were presented to the Univer- newcomers and retirees. We can the Dec. 9 event at a five-hour slt Y at a ceremony last Thursday at- even say a kind word to an ad- public hearing Monday night. tended by about 100 trustees, ministrator." The hearing was on charges members of the Cornell University Council and friends of the Corsons. I'm delighted to be honored in this, way," Mrs. Corson said. "My Employes on Leave friends in the Campus Club not only honor me, but they remind this Predominantly male institution that May Keep Insurance women also make a contribution to Cornell employes now have the elude employes still in the 90-day Cornell." option of continuing University probationary period of employment In remarks honoring Mrs. Corson, group life and health coverage at in the University's workmen's com- Barbara Kennedy, a member of the their own expense while on ex- pensation plan. Campus Club, said. "As a friend of tended leaves of absence. Cornell had previously provided Nellie's during these past 27 years, I Action by the Board of Trustees only the lower state level of benefits have known her as the wife of a extends the period this option is during the probationary period. Ity member, department available from one year to five years. Cornell has regularly provided full chairman, dean, provost and presi- The extension has the agreement of salary benefits in the first 13 weeks dent. As time has brought these the Blue Cross and Prudential In- of disability for all regular full-time changes to the Corson careers, surance companies. and regular part-time employes Nellie has remained the same From time to time, employes who beyond the probationary period. Phantom of the Bell Tower straightforward, warm and friendly are granted extended leaves of The purpose of the change is to Ancient and honorable Cornell tradition, hatched as long ago as last Person. absence have expressed interest in make clear that regular full-time and Monday afternoon, has it that this creature ascends the bell tower each During all these years Nellie has continuing Cornell Group Life and regular part-time employes still in year at Halloween at 10 p.m. (Visitors are welcome, if they dare.) At 9'ven much of herself to the com- Health coverage at their own ex- the probationary period are not to be midnight, he performs a ghostly (and ghastly) rendition of such spirited munities of Ithaca and Cornell...It is pense. The policy change makes this considered temporary employes, songs as "When the Saints Come Marching In," 'The Wicked Witch Is most fitting that the Campus Club possible now. Extended leaves occur who receive only the state- Dead" and That Old Black Magic." The identity of the serenading has planted these trees to honor infrequently. mandated Workmen's Compensa- spectre remains a mystery. The first five persons who call the Chronicle Mrs. Corson's special interest in the The trustees also approved an ad- tion benefits. The policy change is office with the correct identification may bring their trick-or-treat bags splendor of this campus, and her ministration recommendation to in- retroactive to Aug. 1, 1976. around for a suitable reward. 2 CORNELL CHRONICLE Thursday, October 28, 1976 Status of Women Recommendations Advisory Group Reports Job Opportunities Many recommendations made by movement to another position for exempt, statutory employes the Provost's Advisory Committee which the employe may be qualified, appeared in the Sept. 16, 1976 At Cornell University on the Status of Women in April Roscoe explained. Chronicle. The following are regular continuing full-time positions unless have been implemented and others Employes who have questions Recommendations currently be- otherwise specified For information about these positions, contact the are being studied by the University after examining the Hayes descrip- ing discussed with the administra- Personnel Department, B-12 Ives Hall. Please do not inquire at individual administration, according to Ann tions should contact Nancy Elliott- tion cover non-exempt, exempt and departments until you have contacted Personnel. An Equal Opportunity Roscoe, staff coordinator of the Stark, compensation manager in academic employes. Included in the Employer. committee. Personnel Services (256-7170) or discussions is a recommendation The Hayes classifications descrip- the Status of Women Committee that the University use the money it Individuals in lay-off status will be given preference in referrals. tions, in their entirety, have been (256-7596). would normally pay in unemploy- * indicates new jobs in this week placed at the reference desks in At the request of the committee, ment compensation to train laid-off (sh) indicates shorthand required Mann and Olin Libraries. The com- information on salary and classifica- employes to fill new positions at the POSITION (DEPARTMENT) mittee had made this recommenda- tions for exempt and non-exempt University. The committee CLERICAL POSITIONS tion to the administration so that all employes in both statutory and en- suggested that such a system would Administrative Aide II, A-20 (Dean of Students Office) employes could use the information dowed units has been published in allow a department with a job open- *Sr. Administrative Secretary, A-17 (B&PA) to analyze the career paths open to the Cornell Chronicle. Information ing to train an employe without Administrative Secretary. A-15 (College of Arch/Art/Planning) them at the University. The Hayes on exempt, endowed employes spending departmental funds and Steno II, NP-6 (Design & Environmental Analysis) descriptions list, by exempt job ti- appeared in the Sept. 30, 1976 would allow the University to save "Steno III, NP-9 (Vegetable Crops) tles, the skills needed for each posi- Chronicle; information on exempt, lengthy unemployment payments 'Steno III. NP-9 (NYSSILR) Secretary/Steno. NP-9 (2) (Cooperative Extension (NYC Programs)) since the employe would remain on tion. statutory employes appeared in Oct. "Administrative Secretary, NP-8 (Vet.