Governors State University OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship Innovator Student Newspapers 2-27-1979 Innovator, 1979-02-27 Student Services Follow this and additional works at: http://opus.govst.edu/innovator Recommended Citation Governors State University Student Services, Innovator (1979, February 27). http://opus.govst.edu/innovator/142 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in Innovator by an authorized administrator of OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. For more information, please contact [email protected]. .. u\ 8�pellieltce.. t cv�ua� j GSU ARCHIVES ·�en �.St.tA 580-3 �Slat�\ � fLU� fflw � -�� (ti " '••••Are• ,. VOL.6,N0.4 Park Forest outh, Ill. FEB. 27,1979 - BOG meets at GSU By Carolyn Greer the first trimester to initiate the service. "We are dedicated to re· Under major interrogation by opening the Child Care Center the BOG was Ch1cago State come Sept., 1979," stated Dr. Leo Umversity, which was questioned Goodman-Malamuth II at the not only about the number of new Board of Governors <BOG J admmistrators hired, but also meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15. about the declining white enroll­ The BOG was alerted that a ment. Although Chicago State demonstration of marching had an increase in minority mothers might occur. However, enrollment, the Board members no demonstration took place fell the University was not a because only three student ··multifaceted" University as it mothers showed up. was ·et up to be. However, the All five of the BOG universities tudent Representative from were questioned by the Board Ch1cago State pomted out that the about snow removal on their Uni\'ers1ty was in a black neigh­ campuses. Of ·pecial mterest to borhood and more minorities the Board was how 'orthEastern were now going to school. could spend 100,000 plus budget The BOG passed a recommen­ on their snow removal. President datiOn that a B.A. in Behavioral 1\lalamuth indicated that GSU Sc1ence be changed to B.A. in had no problems with snow Psychology at GSU. Also discuss­ removal. The President did men­ ed at the meeting was a GSU pro­ lion that roofs were leaking m a posal to establish a Standing few places. He said that GSU Search Committee to hire people. would study the impact of the The Pre ·ident said that this com­ snowstorm and prepare a report mittee would have a staff of train­ for the Board. ed people. This would prevent the Pres1d nt Malamuth doe not c pense of informing people a Ia ·or GS qum T t • r · lim · m one new needed L1br. ry. He ays that G U 1 to be h1red. Provost Cu rtis McCray and Malamuth II represent Gover­ meeting. <photo by K. Corroranl composed of 58 per cent Dr. Walters, the executive Preside nt Leo Goodman- nor tate University at BOG graduates, and most graduates D1rector of the BOG, discussed retained their books. On the other the proposed tuition increase. hand, according to Eastern Il­ "The Ilhnms Board of High linois University's President and �ducat ion's < IBHE l recommen­ E ollment increases - student representative to the nr datiOn to the Governor may be Board, a used textbook Library cut by 30 milhon leaving the total works very well there and saves budget with 50 million dollars and students money. oblem the BOG universities with 8.4 despite weather pr GSU's Student Representative m1Ihon less. Faculty salaries Phyllis Bacon reported that the may mcrease seven per cent in· By Keith Levin one; 2400 plus grad students are The College of Business and graduate students she has talked stead of the alleged 11 per cent Latest statistics on enrollment enrolled for credited courses. Public Service !BPS> has the to also do not favor the Library because of the cut. BOG univer­ show an increase of students over Another 480 students, were single largest program on the because they prefer to retain Sities tuition is the lowest in the last trimester. As of last week enrolled for zero credits this campus in Business Administra­ their books. However, the Stu­ state and lower than any neigh· 3841 students were officially trimester. tion. This program was compos­ dent Representative from bormg state. A tuition increase enrolled at G.S.U. Very minor changes were evi­ ed of 317 undergraduate students Eastern said that students may would make BOG universities The increase of students brings dent in head counts in the four and 330 graduate students. buy books from the Library if closer to IBHE's 1/3 of instruc­ the university up to the enroll­ colleges at G .S. U. The college of Cultural Studies they choose to do so. Phyllis add­ tiOnal cost paid for by the ment figures of the full semester The largest student increase still has the smallest population. ed that the GSU faculty she spoke students formula," said Dr. in 1977. Since that time figures was in the non-degree seeking The largest single program in the to do not favor the Library Walter·. The tuition increase pro­ have slipped to a student popula­ students. Almost 30percent more college was in Media Com­ because they hked to change the po ·al will be voted on in the next tion that totaled just over 3600 students this trimester registered munications, which showed gains syllabi. BOG meeting in March. last trimester. for this status than that of the in students from the prior Because GSU would have to Dr. Walters also mentioned Of the 3800 students enrolled at previous semester. trimester. build the physical facilities to that the BOG may be dissolved. this university, graduate Once again the College of Weather- created problems at house the used textbooks, He mdtcated that each University students out number the Human Learning and Develop· the begining of the tri-mester, students would have to pay $50.00 may have its own Board. undergraduates almost two to ment <HLD> has the largest caused registration difficulties single population with 1132 for students. A large student loss students; this represents a was anticipated by many. decrease of 32 students from the Through the efforts of Richard prior trimester. The largest Newman <Director of A&R> and single program in HLD is Urban his staff, the registration period Teacher Education, with 427 was extended to accomodatethos students. halted by the weather. Textbook library A Used Text book library at 1. Would you favor a Used Text­ GSU may help students to save book Library? yes__ no __ money, if GSU builds the 2. Would you rather retain your facilities to house the books. This textbooks? yes__ no cost would have to be paid for by 3. Do vou feel that renting the students the first trimester. books mstead of buying them is a This cost would amount to about good idea? yes__ no__ fifty dollars the first trimester. <1. Would you prefer buying Thereafter it would only cost your books? yes__ no__ students about eight dollars a 5. Do you include your text trune ·ter to rent books. Students book · in your own personal can buy the books if they choose library'! yes_ no __ to do so. If the books were damag­ 6. Do you believe the Used Text ed or lost, a student would have to Book Libray will save you pay a fee for the books. The money? yes__ no __ survey will gather data on this Board or Governors meet in working session at GSU. ! photo by Kevin Corcoran> ISSUe. Editorials,commenta, cartoona, and captions represent theopinion ol the editorial board of Tbe IDDOVater and do not necessarily represent theopinion of student representatives the student body in the general, adviser, faculty, or administration of Govemon State Univenity. Signed editorials are opinion of its author. Tbe lnnovater recognizes fairness-therefore welcomes rebuttals' comments, or criticisms� Innovator Page., Grant us the wisdom tba& we may leam to� our knowledge for a . worthy purpose. The. Innovator credo. We chickens will not be headless By Carolyn Greer mise to re-open its Child Care I am becoming thoroughly Center. You see, Phyllis told the di gusted with the lack of guts Board of Governors about a people have at GSU. In my time demonstration of marching of attending school here I have mothers - that never did take heard many gripes and com­ place because only three students plaints from many people. But, showed up. Hail, transit leaders, yet hardly anyone takes any Many people tell the Innovator steps in order te voice their opi­ that it should investigate this, nion . I can't say I blame people; write a story about that, and at­ Suburban Suckers unite after all, o,nly one or two people tack Administration. Yet, these will stick their necks out. So it is same gutless people will not even not entirely at fault, as the RTA lonely who wants to be write a letter to theEditor. Brock Adams, U.S. Transpor­ didn't help much in providing slaughtered. As a newspaper we have stuck The local Association of Subur­ tation Secretary, for announcing transportation. A unified effort is the only thing our neck out and have been ban uckers recently announced the 43% reduction in AMTRAK The John Canning PR plaque that will change things at GSU. If crucified for it. We do our best at its first annual transportation routes the week before the White goe to the RTA & ICG publicists they continue the way they are,. covering things, but after all: awards for service above & House rai ed the po ibility of who convinced the area that the with no one taking stands, it will there are only so many people beyond, as well as below and gas rationing due to the oil reduc­ blizzard was only a small incove­ stay the same.