Sept. 24, 2014 theridernews.com Vol. 85, No. 3 PROFESSOR OF ROCK GREEN TRAVEL TOPPING TOWSON FOR 200 Richard Scannella reflects on his opportunity of a Find eco-friendly alternatives to driving. Field hockey head coach earns milestone of Rider lifetime. page 9 page 10 career. page 14 Fantasy over reality at Rider Students and faculty get football fix Mackenzie Emmens/The RiderMackenzie Emmens/The News Live football isn’t enough for fans. They are turning to computer screens for more. SEE FANTASY ➠ PAGE 16 One step closer to strike or solution By Casey Gale administration is confident that nego- “We are committed to continuing not have access to their Rider email ONTRACT negotiations between the tiations will not escalate to that level. to work with the AAUP to resolve the accounts. In the event that substitutes American Association of Union “While the AAUP has taken a strike remaining contract articles,” said the are placed in classrooms or work- Professors (AAUP) and the admin- authorization vote in a number of prior university’s negotiation team. “The ing online during a strike, professors Cistration continue, and the AAUP negotiations, the university and the administration’s goal in these nego- will not hold students responsible for has taken a step to spur a resolution. AAUP consistently have been able to tiations is to allow the university to attending class or doing assignments On Sept. 23, union members voted successfully conclude negotiations with- continue to maintain highly competi- given during that period. Instead, stu- by secret ballot to authorize their lead- out a strike,” the university’s negotia- tive compensation to attract and retain dents should keep up with their assign- ers to call a strike in the coming weeks tion team said in a statement. high-quality faculty while keeping a ments on their professor’s syllabus, and if the talks hit an impasse. Only one Negotiations will continue on Sept. Rider education within students’ finan- the professor will determine how to member of the more than 160 at the 26 and 27. According to Halpern, cial reach.” make up material upon their return. lunch meeting in the Cavalla Room though some economic issues have been As previously reported in The Rider For further information, students voted against the authorization, said discussed, matters of faculty salary and News, the administration has been seek- should ask their individual professors Dr. Jeffery Halpern, chief negotiator benefits have not yet been negotiated ing substitute teachers to serve in place for their thoughts, as all may not have for the AAUP. in any detail. While progress has been of faculty members in the event of a the same philosophy on this matter. The union represents 621 full- made on many non-economic issues, strike. Substitutes will not be able to use and part-time professors, librar- such as the administration’s proposals The idea of wholesale replacement the course syllabus, because Halpern ians, coaches, athletic trainers and to reduce faculty’s voice in academic of faculty with substitutes “is insulting said it is the intellectual property of the reading clinicians at the university’s decisions and the creation of full-time to what really goes on in the class- professor who crafted it. Any substitute Lawrenceville and Westminster Choir contingent faculty without Ph.D’s, the room,” said Halpern. “It really shows who steps in will need to start the class College campuses. final decision on such matters is depen- a lack of respect or understanding of from scratch a month or more into the This action does not confirm that dent on how negotiations continue for what faculty do. It’s not a university semester. the union will strike; it only provides economic matters, Halpern said. without the faculty. That’s like an army As for whether or not a strike will the negotiating team and executive “The economic demands of the without soldiers.” occur, Halpern said he does not know committee with the power to call a administration are simply unaccept- In August, the AAUP negotiating what will happen as the final days of strike. The current contract has been able,” said Halpern. Those demands team released a statement to faculty negotiations approach. extended through Sept. 30. Therefore, include a cut in medical benefits, a 12 members regarding how students “I don’t want to strike. I want to the first possible date for a strike to be percent cut in retirement funds, a 10 should be advised to handle a strike. work with my students; that’s why I’m called would be Oct. 1, but the contract percent cut in new-faculty salaries, a The statement said that if a strike is here,” said Halpern. “But I will strike if could be extended again. four-year salary freeze and a 25 percent called, faculty members will not be in I need to.” Despite the authorization, the cut in funds for faculty development. class or holding office hours, and will 2 The Rider News Sept. 24, 2014 Page 2 NEWS BRIEFS THIS WEEK Wednesday, September 24 IVE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN awarded the $5,000 Undergraduate Research Scholar Awards schol- arship to support working with faculty members Influenza vaccine now available on research projects outside of their regular 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Poyda Student Health Center Fclass work. The students bestowed with the award, No appointment is needed. Students can walk in during from left, are Jessica Stanislawczyk, sophomore voice scheduled clinic hours Monday to Friday. Cost is $20, performance major; Brandon Enalls, senior biochem- but is covered through insurance with Rider, and may istry major; Derek Lake, senior finance and account- be reimbursed through private insurance. For further ing major; Kelsey Caroll, senior theater performance information, questions or concerns, students can con- major; and Nicolette Mateescu, junior psychology tact the Health Center (609) 896-5060. major. In a letter to students, faculty and family mem- Thursday, September 25 bers, Provost DonnaJean Fredeen called receiving the scholarship a “monumental accomplishment.” Trip to China information session 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., FA 375 Open to all students, faculty, staff and community members interested in visiting Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. Participating students can apply this class SECURITY BRIEFS trip during the Spring 2015 semester toward classes PROVIDED BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY VICKIE WEAVER IND 210 (Global Encounters) and COM 330 (Docu- menting Cultures). When screens attack Social media rumors Stealthy dumbbell Monday, September 29 Beware of classroom hazards. Social media was at it again Someone did some sneaky On Sept. 17 at 8:29 p.m., Public spreading drug rumors last week. heavy lifting. On Sept. 19 at 7:08 The ‘30-second elevator pitch’ Safety was dispatched to North While Public Safety was perform- p.m., Public Safety received a call 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Daly Dining Princeton Room Hall on the report of a medical ing a Park, Walk and Talk at Poyda stating that a 30-pound dumbbell Communication professor Dr. David Dewberry will emergency. A male staff member residence hall on Sept. 20 at 11:10 was missing from Maurer Gym. A lead the session on how to introduce yourself quickly complained that after pulling p.m., they encountered a male female staff member said that she and succinctly when having a captive audience for a down a screen in his classroom, staff member who had found a noticed the weight was missing short amount of time. Attendees can register at alumni. the screen and part of the bracket suspicious social media posting. as she was getting ready to leave rider.edu/register and walk-ins are welcome. holding the screen to the ceiling He said that the post described for the night. The investigation is fell and hit his arm. He did not the sale of marijuana, and sug- ongoing. If anyone has informa- Monday, September 29 want additional medical attention. gested people come to Poyda to tion, contact Public Safety. Facilities was notified about the purchase the drug. Public Safety Comedian Adam Garbowski issue. checked the area, saw no indica- 10 p.m. - 12 p.m., BLC Cavalla Room tion of drug sale or use and said The Student Entertainment Council presents a night of that the rumors were unfounded. laughter with stand-up comedian Adam Garbowski. ‘It’s On Us’: Taking punches at sexual assault By Alexis Schulz The “It’s On Us Pledge” EXUAL assault has been an increasing concern over the past few months with the arrival of new Here are some tips from the White House on how procedures and policies for college campuses, and not to be a bystander to the problem, but rather on Sept. 19 President Barack Obama unveiled S be part of the solution for sexual assault. the “It’s On Us” campaign aimed at combating sexual assault and domestic violence. 1. Talk to your friends openly and honestly about The campaign consists of a rallying cry for taking sexual assault. personal responsibility in sexual assault cases and a dec- laration that everyone can play a part in stopping these 2. If you see something, say something. Intervene violent acts from occurring on college campuses. After in any way you can and don’t be a bystander. learning about the campaign, Debbie Stasolla, associ- ate vice president for planning, said that Rider is trying 3. Trust your gut. If something looks like it might to incorporate it into new steps the university is taking be a bad situation, it probably is. against sexual assault and domestic violence. “Work is underway to roll out the ‘It’s On Us’ cam- 4.