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""AY I 0 1382 Established 1856 low : lume CIX, Number 26 Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio 43022 Thursday, May 6, 1982 Trustees Discuss Aid and Accessibility By Craig Richardson Mr. Thomas talked about the Jordan added that the residential "Lively interest, good spirit and future of Kenyon and said that the character of Kenyon is of utmost good attendance" was how thinking will remain aggressive, importance. The Board finally Richard Thomas, Chair of the building on the momentum that agreed that it is a topic which Board of Trustees, characterized has already been developed. He merits further discussion in the this past Trustee Weekend. v . added that average SAT scores for future. Mr. Thomas and President Jor- entering freshmen are still on an Another concern of Trustee dan discussed some of the topics upward trend. Weekend was the relatively small brought up during the weekend. Plans have also been made to ap- size of Kenyon's endowment. This Mr. Thomas said that Kenyon is prove allocation of funds for in- is because Kenyon has only 8000 applying for a grant from the stalling chair lifts in Bexley, alumni, Mr. Thomas noted, and Hewlett Mellon Foundation. The President Jordan stated. He said many of them are not at their peak 200,000 dollar grant, if received by that future handicap projects will income levels. "We need con- Kenyon, will be used for a be assessed on the basis of need, tinuing alumni support and need to discretionary fund, Mr. Thomas and will continue to be an ongoing get the graduating seniors in the stated. President Jordan added concern at Kenyon. habit of contributing. Presently, that this means the fund will be Mr. Thomas commented that at we have 50 percent of the entire V.. ( used for things which are or- the Budget Committee meeting, he alumni contributing gifts, Mr. dinarily not budgeted for the was informed that this is the thir- Thomas said. President Jordan ad- school year. teenth consecutive year Kenyon ded that students are benefitting Financial aid and student loan has had a balanced budget, and from other's gifts while in school, cuts were also discussed. said this is an admirable ac- and thus should consider helping v President Jordan said that these complishment. others once they are out of school. cuts are hurting Kenyon far less The Board of Trustees also Mr. Thomas concluded with his than originally anticipated. Total discussed at length the 10 mile feelings about the Board of liomson Reminisces student loans are expected to drop rule, which means that faculty Trustees. "I think the role of the from 1,987,343 dollars to 740,000 must live within 10 miles of the Board of Trustees is very im- dollars. However, scholarships campus. portant," he said, "and we are Bids and grants are expected to rise He stated that there is a com- primarily' interested in attracting Kenyon Farewell from 1,631,074 dollars to 1,871,620 mitment to preserve the character people who are willing to work and dollars next year. of Kenyon College and President get involved, not just big names." By Martha Lorenz widespread apathy is. Here, there me wno entered Kenyon along are many students who do care and h the Class of '83 is moving on--- d who are actively involved, more a year before the rest of the than I've seen at other institutions. iors make their break. Karen It also helps that here we have Judicial Process to be Reviewed liamson is leaving this summer dedicated and a administrators By Martha Lorenz the use of research services by new External Affairs Committee er a three-yea- r as good faculty who eager to stint are students. She developed the of Student Council will distant Dean of Students. direct and encourage students." become At its April 28 meeting, Senate proposal in attempt to restrict permanent. also elected to illiamson came to Kenyon in Williamson see few Senate did a unanimously approved a proposal student access to and solicitation form a subcommittee to study 9 after holding administrative weaknesses of Kenyon, most for the development of a by research services. Townsend academic itions (Mass.) calendar alternatives. at Lesley College notably its isolation. She said that commission to study the judiciary will bring a final version of the Senator Dan Mechem introduced i Fitchburg State College community life here in Gambier process at Kenyon. The plan statement to the Academic the DischLorenz proposal, which ass.). Her feelings about can be difficult for a single person, marked the conclusion of Senate's Standards Committee for possible students in comparison and spouses of ivon for the professors month-lon- g deliberation about the inclusion in the student handbook. before first semester exams be h Fitch-?- ? who want to of those at Lesley and have lives their relationship between, and the In other business, Senate guaranteed; the 1982-8- 3 Senate will "It's a treat to work with own. "Our isolation has kept us duties of, the Judicial Board and approved Thorpe's motion to appoint the subcommittee next ients here after working with from hiring some good people," the Dean's Office. revise the Constitution so that the fall. ients at other places . she candidly admits. Dean Thomas Edwards yon students don't need us as The Assistant Dean also com- submitted a written motion to ch as students at other schools mented about the 10-Mi- le Rule, instigate a thorough investigation ? worked out. They have a lot of which stipulates that full-tim- e of "the College's policies, iative and perseverance." faculty members must live within procedures and practices" he Assistant Dean charac-ze- s 10 miles of the College: "It's my regarding the regulation of student her job as "mostly a lot of guess that the rule will probably be behavior. Noting that "a :'f ic directing," but feels a great relaxed, that it won't be enforced comprehensive review is .1 of satisfaction about what she with a yardstick. Almost everyone necessary," Edwards pointed out done here. There are a few will live as close as possible that the system as it now operates e ends Williamson will not be anyway . it's the spirit of is not conducive to an "expedient, i e to tie up before her departure, residentiality that's important to efficient, and fair" judiciary ::e projects which will have to Kenyon." process. .r ' , f Williamson's reason for leaving completed by her successor, but commission will be " The .; ! - li-- 3i '. ,-- - feels she has helped make is simple and personal: she and composed of students, faculty and ients aware that they can come her husband Doug, who is at administrators. Senate Chairman er office for help. Boston University working toward Alan Batchelder and Student I think," Williamson notes, a doctorate degree, have decided Council President Morris Thorpe at we've finally cultivated the that the "commuter marriage" is have begun the search for .' - mi : ., . i. , ; ( K?. -- i; .v.-.- . .. r ,w..'.v a tude that it's okay to ask for not for them. The Reverend Mr. members. sistance here if your Williamson is on special ap- Senate also voted to anization is having problems, pointment of the Bishop to finish "recommend" to the deans and the ve offered aid in a wide range his doctorate at B.U., and receives Judicial Board the subcommittee areas, and people have shown some financial assistance. He got a suggestions that were approved at re willingness to come forward Master of Theological Studies from the last meeting. The proposals are i accept it." Harvard Divinity School several intended to improve Villiamson's feelings about years ago, but found that the communication between the deans nyon students are clearly Southern New England Conference and the Board, and also clarify itive. When asked what she could not ordain him because their respective roles in the LJ , t - nld remember most when she minorities were needed. He and his judiciary process. The proposals yhJiL ked back on her tenure at wife came to Ohio when she got her will also be passed onto the newly-forme-d nyon, she unhesitatingly job at Kenyon and he found out that commission for future Summer Send Off lied, "The energy, vitality, and East Ohio Conference would or- consideration. Send-Of- on South diligence of the students. dain him. Williamson calls her Dean Margaret Townsend This past weekend, the Summer f was held the in X-Me- n, opened the day of fun, When Kenyon students com-i- n husband's appointment a "once presented a statement regarding Quad. The Kenyon rock group, the the main event of the day: The about aoathv." she added, continued on page eight followed by Livingston Taylor, and by all as ARA provided a picnic ley don't know what real, Romantics. A fun time was had dinner of hot dogs and hamburgers New Faculty to Join Kenyon Next Year is so that college past fall and a position in costume The purpose Lisa Compton and Amy Glaser the resignation of convocations and student and faculty next design following place Joining the Kenyon -- faculty lectureships can take buzanne uuugan m t.iv.