Bill m The University of Wisconsin—Milwa ukee Volume 32, Number 47 Low hiring seen for women UWM Faculty Tenure Status By Gender in affirmative action report Year Total Tenure Tenure Non-Tenure Non-Tenure " Faculty % Males % Females % Males % Females In 1975,18 full professors were women by Michael Szymanski out of the 451 tenured Jaculty members. 1975/76 732 51 11 27 11 In 1987, 23 women were full professors, This article is the first of a two-part ser­ while the total tenured faculty numbered 1979/80 771 56 11 20 ies addressing the status of women and 552. 13 minority faculty at UWM. Margo Anderson, head of women's 1983/84 765 58 15 studies at UWM, compiled the data for the 11 16 espite increased affirmative action Affirmative Action Committee. The com­ 1986/87 63 11 efforts, the number of women in mittee was created last year by the Faculty 12 14 1 Dfaculty positions at UWM has hov­ Senate. Compfiod by Ihe Women *Studie s Program ered at around 25 percent since 1975, ac­ In the report, Anderson said search cording to a recent report committees, chairs and deans have to be higher than those for men, or both," the Vice Chancellor John Schroeder said The report, which was submitted to the encouraged to admit how bad things are, report said. Wednesday that his office is working Faculty Senate Affirmative Action Com­ and then helped to find solutions. Anderson called UWM "a revolving closely with the Affirmative Action Com­ mittee, also indicates that about 9 percent door for female faculty" because her find­ "Either women encounter more trouble mittee in order to improve UWM's re- of the total women faculty members are during the tenure process than men do, or ings indicate that women who achieve ten­ tenured. tenured women are leaving UWM at rates ure tend to leave the University. Women, page 4 f Democratic candidates turn out here by Gregg Wirth and Mike McCallister ith the Wisconsin primary less than a week away, the three W front-running Democratic presi­ dential candidates, Masschusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Illinois Sen. Paul Simon, began cam­ paigning in the Milwaukee area the last two days. After coming off a campaign-rejuvenat­ ing victory in Connecticut, Dukakis gave a speech denouncing U.S. involvement in Central America at Marquette's Varsity —Post photo by Tony Garza Theater Wednesday. Gov. Dukakis at Marquette Wednesday. Dukakis vowed to "help build a Central solely a U.S. concern, and they are not —Post photo by Michael Szymanski America that is free from civil wars and se­ solely a U.S. responsibilty," Dukakis said. The Rev. Jesse Jackson after a rally in Cudahy Wednesday night cret wars; a new world where every nation After the speech, Dukakis fielded ques­ is free to determine its own destiny." tions from, the overflowing crowd of stu­ Dukakis decried the Reagan administra­ dents. When asked about balancing the Jackson bid called vulnerable tion's stance on Central America. budget, Dukakis said tough decisions would have to be made, including finding voters nationwide generally would not "Almost without exception, the legacy new revenue, lowering interest rates and by Michael Mathias vote for a minority candidate. of our intervention has been tyranny, not curbing welfare with jobs. "The Democrats' best choice would freedom We showed our neighbors (in Dukakis also called for a "loan forgive­ lthough Rev. Jesse Jackson's be to coalesce around (Massachusetts Central America) a fist when they needed ness" plan which would excuse student campaign for the Democratic Gov. Michael) Dukakis," Bibby said. a helping hand," he said. loan paybacks for graduates entering pub­ presidential nomination has Dukakis outlined steps that he would A lic service fields such as teaching. been gaining momentum since his vic­ take to improve America's stance in Cen­ tory in the Michigan caucuses last tral America which include support of "I believe in one principle — no high week, ifs unlikely that success can Costa Rican President Oscar Arias' peace school student who wishes to enter col­ translate into a national candidacy ca­ plan. lege-level education should be denied en­ trance because of financial aid problems," pable of defeating Vice President An agreement between the United he said. George Bush, a political analyst said States and the Soviet Union to stop sup­ Wednesday. plying the war and an united effort to Simon, like Dukakis, pledged to strongly John Bibby, a UWM political science Bibby also said that Jackson's candi­ crush the drug empire of the area also are support education. professor, said that although Jackson dacy and positions would now come vital to peace in Central America, said The Illinois senator, who was inter­ had enormous support from the black Dukakis. viewed on WUWM Wednesday, predicted community and organized labor, white Presidential, page 4 "But regional peace and security are not Candidates, page 12 Faculty Senate to consider proposal to require courses on minority groups Mayoral debate John Norquist and Martin by Lisa Lien The requirement, which would begin in the fall Schreiber debate neighbor­ semester of 1989-'90, is an effort to expose stu­ hood issues dents to the experiences of such groups and "get Page 3 WM undergraduate students would be re­ undergraduates a little more aware of what's going quired to complete three credits in courses on today," according to Erika Sander, chair of the Veto seen U studying the life experiences of minority Faculty Senate Rules Committee. The governor is expected to groups in the United States under a proposal the Sander said the proposal wOuld not add addition­ reject a bargaining bill for Faculty Senate will consider next month. al credits to those needed to complete General Ed­ UW System acaderr »c staff. The plan, developed by the Academic Program ucation Requirements already in place. Page 3 and Curriculum Committee, would require each The intent of the requirement, according to a the The Milwa ukeeans Division I move? student to enroll in a course examining the experi­ APCC proposal, is to "expose students through rig­ Daryl Ann Leomrd says ences of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Paul Cebar and his R & B orous, tough-minded and sensitive classroom in­ the proposed move presents American Indians or Asian Americans. The course musicians prepare to go in a struction to the form and substance of actions and many challenges. would qualify for credits already required in social new direction. —Arts, page 5 —Sports, Page 7 sciences or the humanities. Requirement, page 4 Page 2 The UWM Post Thursday, March 31,1988 "*" University Briefs Mulligan is a prominent Repub­ UWM forum slated lican and former U.S. attorney Psychological issues More schools ban smoking for Wisconsin's Eastern District More campuses are adopting smokeless American campuses. for Senate hopefuls The Democratic forum will topic of lectures tough no smoking policies in At the University of Califor­ Wisconsin's Republican and be held on Thursday, May 5, in A series of informal talks con­ recent weeks. nia-Davis, students lit up in a Democratic candidates for U.S. Room 175 of Curtin Hall. Par­ University of Illinois Associ­ protest of a new no-smoking fronting psychological issues Senate will present their posi­ ticipating candidates are former will be held every Tuesday from ate Chancellor Richard Wilson policy in the student union's tions on foreign policy issues at Gov. Anthony Earl, former Wis­ said that UI may soon extend its coffee shop. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. throughout separate forums sponsored by consin Deputy Attorney Gener­ April smoking ban to include all of­ "We smokers pay the same the UWM Institute of World Af­ al Ed Garvey, Secretary of State fice and reception areas. UI's union fees as the rest of the stu­ fairs. Douglas LaFollette and U.S. Issues discussed include action came shortly after dent body. We deserve equal Republican candidates State Rep. Jim Moody. "Humor and Coping" on April Stanford University announced use of the facilities," said smok­ Sen. Minority Leader Susan Former South Dakota Gov. 5, "Exploring Family Dyna­ that it would become the first er Matt Gallagher. Engeleiter and Stephen King, George McGovem, a 1972 mics" on April 12, "Considering school in the country to ban the former chair of the State Democratic presidential candi­ Counseling?' on April 19, and smoking in most outdoor areas Film, video festival Republican Party, will partici­ date and former senator, will be "Pitfalls of Pop Psychology" on in addition to banning smoking pate in the first forum on Fri­ keynote speaker. April 26. in classrooms. planned for April day, April 22, from 1 p.m. to 4 The events will not be de­ To reserve a seat for any lec­ In New Orleans, Tulane Uni­ p.m. in the Conference Center bates but will provide an oppor? ture, call or visit the Norris versity's new policy banning The 1988 Great Lakes Film of the Golda Meir Library. tunity for candidates to discuss Health Center. The "Living smaoking in all indoor public and Video Festival, featuring a The keynote speaker will be such issues as U.S. foreign poli­ Room Lectures" series and dis­ areas as well as campus vehi­ number of widely acclaimed William Mulligan, attorney with cy on Central America, the Mid­ cussions will be led by Dr. Mary cles went into effect in March. videos produced by indepen­ the Mulcahy & Wherry firm. dle East and arms control Ann Benavides. Additionally, University of dent artists, will be presented Nebraska-Lincoln deans met April 16-17 in Curtin 175.