Thursday, November 8, 1979 the Cord Weekly Volume 20, Number 9 Ex-prof, WLU disagree over contract by Karen Kehn statement on the issue. national committee which meets Dr. Tayler said there was good under the new one", stated Dr. When Dr. Ivy Bennett's contract Last week a committee ofenquiry once every- six or seven weeks, reason why they didn't issue a Tayler. Dr. Bennett was still under with WLU ended on June 30, she from the Canadian Association of explained Professor Copp. The next second contract. He said the situ- the old system. She would have had was told she wouldn't be rehired as a University Teachers (CAUT) heard meeting will be in late Novemberor ation is not negotiable. to have been given a second contract professor in the Faculty of Social Dr. Bennett's position as well as early December„but a report will During her term as a professor at before further negotiations Work. Dr. Frank took Turner, the Dean WLU's as presented by Dr. Tayler, not be available until some time in WLU, Dr. Bennett said .she was place. of that faculty at the time, gave President of WLU and Dr. Weir." January. given oral reassurance that the At the hearing held at the end of student grievances as the reason. Dr. The committee will look into the Professor Copp would give no contract was only a formality. She her term, the committee recom- Bennett said he refused to elaborate. situation, interview people and further comments because the said she was told by Dr. Tayler, then mended her to keep going on with When contacted a by reporter, report on the issues and procedures. committee operates withov t the Vice-President: Academic, that the candidacy. Dr. Turner, Dean of Dr. Weir, the present Vice-President Professor Terry Copp, President publicity. she would get a hearing on a theFaculty ofSocial Work, rejected Academic, would not comment on of the WLU Faculty Association, When the CAUT has compiled its candidacy appointment at the end of the advice of the committee. why she wasn't rehired. He said the said they are waiting for a report report, they will send it to Dr. her term. Dr. Tayler stated that he Dr. Bennett said Dr. Weir feels university had not issued a public from the committee. CAUT is a Bennett. After she peruses it, a final told her she wouldbe considered for there shouldn't even have been a report will be submitted to the a second contract after her first one hearing. Academic Freedom and Tenure expired. If a second contract was Committee of CAUT. issued, then a tenure hearing would Dr. Melichercik. acting Dean of If CAUT believes Dr. Bennett's take place. the Faculty of Social Work, was on grievance is justified,.; they will A candidacy appointment is a new sabbatical at the time. He said the Win your case censure the university publicly. form of contract which leads directly issue was essentially handled by Dr. Professors would be advised against to a tenure hearing. "Some are Turner, who is now Vice-President: FRIESEN working at WLU. under the old form, and some are Academic at Laurentian University. CARL WLUSU Board BY PIC SUB proposals, honoraria by Mark Wigmore and degree at convocation would be presented the Student Survey and The WLUSU board meeting continued. There had been some the proposals of the committee to Sunday night was dominated by discussion at the Council about the board. After what best could be discussion concerning the new floor charging the recipients for the hood described as heated discussions, of the Student Union Building, and and degree. The Student Union arguments and near fights further discussion on the topic was representatives at the Council felt concerning the adequacy of the deemed necessary as the proposal on that this would cheapen the report and various other things, the use of the floor was sent back to the convocation and insisted the board decided to send the proposal building committee for further tradition of hood and degree be back to the committee for further study continued. study, empowering them to look Sutherland also told the board into space allocation on boththe old First at the meeting, Director of that he once again assured that floor and the new floor. Tim Johnson, Director, wants to students get a fair chance. see Student Activities, Cathy Rivers administration that the Student The board then proceeded to give on Orientation, Union would use the whole of the the committee some ideas about by Mary Sehl Highway and Traffic Act or possess- reported Oktoberfest and floor what needed be re-examined. Jeff Are you having those annoying ion charges. He claims over 250 Homecoming new second ofthe building. He to which brought landlord problems? Or perhaps you cases were handled last year.Many she said were all "a success". also sail he to the Council Blakely made a motion that the She stated that the actual losses on student complaints concerning the committee look into the financing/ had a little too much to drink last of the problems can be solved in the events would were feasibility possible outside weekend and ended up with a little Small Claims Court which Johnson be and a lot high prices at Western for the and less than budgeted. Rivers Laurier-Western funding (such Wintario) for more than a speeding ticket. Well, if says usually does not require a law- also game earlier in the as an mentioned that she would be going year. Sutherland also explained to elevator in the Student Union you are wondering what your next yer. In such cases the staff members to the Honorarium committee with' the board the situation surrounding Building the handicapped. step should be, try the Legal Aid can give the student an idea of the for suggestions on adjustments WLUSU employees' within Several board suggested Office in the Student Union Build- legal procedures they face if they to the status members honorariums within the Board of WLU's employee union. He said that the committee look into the ing. It's right off of the student decide to take their case to court. Student Activities. that WLUSU would probably have need for washrooms on the new lounge and has a spanking new sign Although the staff cannot tell Mike Sutherland then gave the to give up theright to hire and fire its floor if a licensed facility is built. on the door to help,you find it. students whether or not they have a report of the President in which he employees if it wanted its staffto be Suggestions were also made The Legal Aid Office is open case, they can help them to follow presented the German Club budget, able to join the WLU association concerning moving some of the Monday through Friday from 10:00 the correct procedure. The Legal report to receive job security of offices afound WLUSU -Central. to 4:00. A telephone recording a lawyer on staff and the from the President's and the the Aid Office has local Council. association. Suggestions concerning Small service is available for calls after consulting purposes as well as .for After some initial discussion, Sutherland mentioned that plans Legal Aid and other topics hours. contacts with a number of Clubs. concerning of were under way for seating in (he abounded until it was decided that- Tim Johnson, Director of Legal governmental agencies. the adequacy the membership fees being charged concourse for approximately 45. the committee a satisfactory Aid, urges WLU students to turn to Staff members do not go to court had. members, the German Club budget framework from which to operate. this service for the advice and with their clients, but they will of $136 was accepted. The centre of discussion for the After a quick discussion about information they need when things follow through until the client has In the report from the President's night was the Report of the arrangements for Max Webster and get a little rough. Johnson is a concluded his case. They are also Council, Sutherland assured the Treasurer, John Bazilli, who, as the the next OMB meeting, the meeting student, entire staff of the able to show studentswhere they can and the board that the traditions of hood chairman of the building committee. was adjourned. Legal Aid Office are student go in the community to receive funds volunteers who want to help other for legal assistance, and will help students get a fair chance in the them fill out the necessary forms. sometimes complex world of law. Johnson claims one of the major Licenced facility Johnson gives the ten volunteers, problems the staff faces is in finding — currently working in the office a run- whether or not the client's case has down of general office procedures, been resolved. They usually receive and then sends them on their way, little feedback, and as far as he can a with respondents letting them learn how to deal with remember have never been thanked favorite situations as they meet them. The by a student for their services. This, time service is always free and confident- along with the fact that staff by Mark Wigmore commuter lounge and 154 total to 128. ial. members are not paid, is one of the wanted a cheque-cashing service. Following the Chinese Students Johnson says the two main ob- drawbacks for the student Workers.. The student survey conducted by The night-time licensed facility Association was the suggestion ofa jectives of the service are to advise Legal Aid is totally funded by WLUSU's building committee has would be part of the' commuter Box Office for ticket sales with 96, the student and to show him or her WLUSU and therefore is 'not re- been completed.