SAQ fRAncisco foghorn UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Week of April 22-April 2«. 1983 VOLUME 78 NUMBER 17 Tusk Force Report In Basketball May Return in '84 By Julian Whatley Father President John LoSchiavo. S.J. released some steam trom ihe media pressure cooker holding the upcoming decision on the future of athletics at USF by saying that Ihe special task force he formed to rev icw athletics recommended a return of men's Division 1 basketball. He was quick to add. however, that the task force's report was onlv keep an athletic program we've got a recommendation, that it was to be ;is top quality as we can. good but too general in terms of without breaking any rules specific policy recommendations, "And that if the Universily can­ and that the report contained im­ not afford top-quality not to go portant stipulations and conditions half-way. that's what the report regarding the return of men's bas­ said." ketball. One of the consequences of The major areas LoSchiavo was going on with an athletic program dissatisfied with concerned the role which has no basketball team is of Booster Organizations, finan that the WCAC might eventually cial viability, philosophy of re­ cut USF from the conference cruiting, and the academic re­ The WCAC conference charter quirements of athletes. requires its members to participate Hope that Memorial Gymnasium might once again be full of cheering fans surfaced when it These issues, which apply to all in six sports: basketball, baseball. became known that the Athletic Task Force overwhelmingly recommended the return of intercollegiate athletics, but par­ cross-country, soccer, golf, and Division I basketball to USF. ticularly men's basketball, were tennis. according to LoSchiavo, "Not While Pepperdine is allowed not fully defined in sufficient detail, I to compete in Soccer, Basketball is New Figure Over $6 Million and therefore are being translated more heavily emphasized bv the from general statements to specific WCAC. and this could mean the policies which can be presented to exclusion of USF from thc confer­ Faculty Increases Lawsuit the USF trustees." ence if we decide to maintain a was to be in effect until June of sociation, summed up the union's In defense of the task force's program without basketball. By Peter Galgani 1986. More than a year ago. the position by stating that, "The Uni­ evaluations and recommendations. USF's 34 member Board of Re­ University filed a lawsuit against versity engaged in a conspiracv Chairman Father Peter Neeley gents will hold its next meeting on The ongoing arms race between Koven in an attempt. in the opinion and • plan to drive him (Koven) oul said. "We didn't feel that we were June 10. Not surprisingly. the the Faculty Association and the ofthe Faculty Association, to dis­ of his position. First, by suing him in the right position to deal with the question over the task force's re­ USF Administration was further credit him and thus, force Koven to wrongfully and we believe thai specific policies governing USF commendation, which covers the escalated this week when Associa­ resign. The lawsuit charged Koven they knew it was wrong at lhe time Athletics. entire sports picture at USF. will be tion President Michael Lehman with improper conduct that in­ (of the suit) and that he was not "We felt thai policy questions the main issue under considera­ announced that the Faculty lawsuit cluded unauthorized contact with culpable. And that lawsuit made it should be dealt with and im­ tion. will seek a purse of over $6 million an Association representative. impossible for him to compete ef­ plemented by the people who are in At the meeting a simple majority as opposed to the $2.1 million The University cancelled its suit fectively as an arbitrator. The direct contact with athletics, like vote will be all it takes to decide the prize originally reported. in 1982. It gave to Koven and his proof of our allegation is that they the Athletic Director and the fate of USF athletics and the task At the center of the controversy attorney $150,000 in damages and then (upon withdrawing the suit) people who he works with. force recommendation. is the stepping down, under ad­ to the arbitrator a written letter of issued an apology to him and paid "In terms of budget and finan­ Although the Board of Trustees ministrative pressure, of the per­ apology in exchange for an agree­ him $150,000 in damages. You cial recommendations, we weren't has 34 independently thinking manent arbitrator, Adolph M. ment that Koven would not con­ don't pay someone $150,000 in privy to the overall University members, which includes the likes Koven. The Association claims tinue as permanent arbitrator. The damages and issue an apology like budget, and we couldn't really ad­ of Cyril Magnin and Louise M. that Koven was virtually forced to letter stated: "The information on that just because you are a nice dress financial feasibility without Davies, the conclusions of the withrdraw as labor arbitrator by the which the University acted (when guy. They did wrong It was not looking at that budget." Father President himself are ex­ administration and that this action filing its suit) was faulty, and. really Koven that the University When asked to comment on the pected to wield major influence. is in direct violation of the collec­ there is no basis whatever for pro­ was after, they were after us be­ stipulations made in the task force "If the administrative review tive bargaining agreement signed ceeding with the litigation." cause they wanted to paralyze the report concerning the return of and translation into specific- by both the University and the As­ Economics professor Michael arbitration process by destroying men's Division I basketball. policies (of the task force recom- sociation in 1979. The agreement B. Lehman. President of the As­ continued on back Neeley said, "If we're going to continued on back EXCLUSIVE FOGHORN INTERVIEW Profile ofthe AVP: William O. Binkley Gian Wins! A. I attended the State University sity of Virginia where I taught for University Planner and at certain By Francis J. Kelly of New York in Albany and I three years and had a ball. It's a times I've served also as interim graduated in 1957. I got my great University. Academic Vice President In a late-breaking announce ment. BSC officially announced The following is an interview Bachelors and masters in what From there I went to the Univer­ 2.Q. Why did you take this job, that (iian Mars+uello is the new must have been record time. I re­ knowing that it's one ofthe tough­ with the new Academic Vice sity of Pacific where I taught En­ President of the ASUSF. sue President, William O. Binkley. ceived a major in English and a glish for two years and then 1 ended est, hottest jobs in the University? ceeding the current Presideni Here he discusses some of his minor in History. From there I up being the Dean of the Liberal Also how do you like the job so far.' Herman G Petzold Marshiello thoughts and goals as the new went on to the University of Wis­ Arts College. From there I went on A. Well, let me answer your last won the office by winning the A.V.P. consin for my Ph.D. in English to become the Vice President for question first. I find the job very primary election with 62'« >•( Dr. Binkley, literature and comparative litera­ Academic Affairs at the University challenging. It does have more the voles I Q. Why don't we begin by you ture and did my dissertation on of Southern Colorado. From there I problems associated with it than giving us a portfolio of your Jane Austin. came here. I've been here for five any other administrative job. background? From there I went to the Univer­ years and for all five I've served as continued on page 3 Week of April 22- April 28. IV83 San Francisco Foghorn NEWS USF Cadet is Tops in Country LSI senior and ROTC cadet "I don't know how anyone can graceful Washington and Lee leaders," said Corson on his re­ Mark Corson was designated last be more outstanding than Mark," campuses in Lexington. turn. "I expect I'll be working with week as one of thc top ROTC commented ROTC director Col­ The 21-year-old Corson partici­ them for the next twenty years." cadets in the U.S. at a special onel Russel Calvert. "He's been pated in round table discussions on meeting with Army officials and with us here for four years, and national security with Secretary of Presently a Government major cadets hack Hast. he's just a super guy." the Army John O. Marsh, and hob and Senior Class Leader in the USF Traveling to Lexington. VA, Recipients of the prestigious nobbed with Army brass for four detachment. Corson has been ac­ Corson accepted the George C. award gathered last week for dis­ days before returning to USF. tive as a cadet for over six years, Marshall ROTC award, the second cussions, lectures, and dinners "It was really interesting to talk and will receive his commission as Top ROTC Cadet hiuhest distinction in ROTC. with top Army officials on thc with all the generals and Army 2nd Lieutenant this May. Mark Corson OFF FOR STUDENTS AT ALL A.C.T. PRODUCTIONS San Francisco's Tony Award-Winning Repertory Company Run iiHrun Met Dun*** A llarlajrj OinakM THE HOLDUby Marsha Norman P \ suspenseful saga of passing fancies and changing times in which an outlaw, a dreamer, a rancher and a former dance hall queen recreate the romance of the Old West CALL NOW FOR TICKETS (415) 673-6440 Ticket available ACT Box Office, -US (ieary, San Francisco, or the APRIL Fri.