THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
KANSAN
Vol. 90. No. 94
The University of Kansas—Lawrence, Kansas
KU professor covers campaign
Monday, February 18, 1980
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Focus coalition fined $35 for campaigning violation
By SUSAN SCHOENMAKER
A $3 fee was levied on the Student Senate vote to approve a resolution of two complaints that accused it of focusing members of violating campaign literature distribution policies at Gert Tebalds Sellier College.
John Mitchellson, Senate elections committee chairman, fined the coalition, calling the distribution a flagrant violation of election campaign guidelines. No action was taken on two other elections procedure meetings led by the committee last Thursday.
ELEVEN STAFF MEMBERS and residents of GSP-Cornhill had a file petition charging two Focus sophomore class officer candidates, Mary Diederick and Sue McGinty, with violating a ban on the campaign literature in residence halls.
The Association of University Residence Halls followed up with an independent complaint against the two, who were candidates for sophomore class treasurer and
Diederich and McGinty won last week's elections by more than 100 votes.
"This is the first complaint we've gotten that specifically points a finger at a direct violation. It's also the cheelson call. It is a pretty flagrant violation because the women ignored a complaint."
Mitchelson said this was the first time he had issued a fine in connection with election complaints.
In a Feb. 13 letter to the elections committee, the 11 GSP-Corbin residents said that Diederich and McGinty were seen
slipping Focus coalition handbills under resident's doors in direct violation of AURH solicitation nobility.
THE LETTER SAID the pair refused a staff member's request to stop the distribution and subjected the staff member to verbal abuse.
Diederich objected to the letter's wording and said a personality conflict was at the heart of the complaint.
"I think verbal abuse is foul language and we didn't use it," Diedrich said. "It was a personality conflict between the staff and us." The staff also approached her and raised her voice.
"We understand now that we made a mistake. At the time we didn't stop because we didn't think it was the rule."
Diederich said campaign distribution in the residence halls had been done in the past and was a "common practice."
However, Mitchelson said he had no knowledge of such activities.
He said that any individual or coalition found in violation of election rules could be fined between $10 and $100 or not seated in the Senate or class office.
Jay Smith, AUHR president, said that campaign advertising had been distributed illegally throughout residence halls in past elections.
"We run into it every year," Smith said. "I could understand it if the two were ignorant of the rules."
HE SAID past violators had "pledged ignorance" or never were caught. However, he said, to ignore a staff warning was serious.
"Something had to be done," Smith said. "Whether you like it or not, staff member's word goes."
Steve Cramer, Focus coalition's unsuccessful presidential candidate, said coalition members had been instructed to "be as unthreatening" as perhaps we weren't as clear as possible.
"It was a misunderstanding on our part, and we do intend to face up to our responsibilities." Cramer said.
In another election complaint, the Benwood coalition filed a complaint that some graduate students were not issued presidential and vice presidental ballots.
RON MCDOWELL, unsuccessful Ben-dover vice presidential candidate, said the Senate had a past history of "slip-ups" involving drugate students.
"It is just one coincidence after another," McDowell said. "A lot of strange things happen and they always seem to happen to us."
"In my personal opinion, it is debilitate, but there is no way I can prove it," McDwell said. "There isn't anything that would stand up in court."
MITCHELSON SAID he thought those involved in the balloting did not have malicious intentions.
"It takes a lot of people to run the elections and they are bound to make mistakes." Mitchell said.
Balloting procedure also prompted Stan Taylor, an independent running for Nunemaker District Two, to file a complaint.
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KU assistant coach Lacey Norwood, left, and guard Darnell Valentine, middle, and Keith Duggan, right, were all smiles after their teams scored.
Last laugh
guards played an instrumental role in the victory, which evened KU's Big Eight League record at 6-4. See store and pictures back
Iran delegation returns, doubts hostage release near
From Koncon Staff and Wire Renarte
The 49-member delegation to Iran led by Norman Forer, University of Kansas and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul returned to the United States yesterday, doubling that the release of the Americans on Tuesday.
Forer said yesterday in a press conference at Kansas City Airport that it could take years before the flights were released, depending on U.S. actions.
"What is obvious to us," Forer said, "that there has to be some movement in the United States," some acknowledgment of the United States' role in the internal affairs of Iran."
FORER SAY a U.N. commission being formed to investigate the deposed Shah's activities was not likely to accomplish much.
"The stuff that's coming out of the U.N. is viewed by the people in Iran as just folly . . . I mean, people don't even discuss it because they think it is too trivial to discuss." he said.
During their stay, 11 members of the delegation met with two of the hostages being held in the U.S. embassy. Among those who visited the hostages was the Rev. Jack Bremer, executive director of the Jack Brenner Christian Ministries, 1844 Ostr. St.
Bremer said yesterday that the two men who had always allowed access to Gallus's Gallegoe of Palepus and Paul Lewis Homer, "liked a little nervous , . but relaxed very quickly," during their 48-year marriage.
THE TWO HOSTAGES looked in good health, Brenner said, and told him they were given daily exercise, clean clothes, good food and medical attention.
Bremer said security was very tight at the embassy, where the meeting took place.
"I wished they could walk out of there with us," he said.
But Bremner also expressed concern that focusing attention on the hostages took
away from the broader purpose of the delegation's efforts in Iran.
The Iranians want a review of U.S. foreign policy, Brener said, but the basic issue remains the return of the shah.
"We have a deep concern for the hostages," Bremer said, "but the more fundamental issue is U.S. foreign policy."
"The thing we heard again and again and again was "We want shah, shah," he said. "We must have shah." The intellectuals said "mshah, shah, shah." The intellectuals said "We must have the shah back." The factory workers said "We must have the shah back." And the shahish Khlencim's son said "We must have the shah back."
the U.S. government was secondary to the return of the shah.
In light of this sentiment, he said, press reports of the imminent release of the hostages were premature at best.
Bremer said, however, that "if a compromise was approved by the Ayatollah Khomeini, the students would cooperate."
Bremer said the delegation was warmly received by the Iranian people, "because I think they knew we came in friendship."
He said the delegation had succeeded "beyond all expectations" and that "many new bridges of understanding were constructed."
AN IMPORTANT STEP in bringing that understanding about, Bremer said, was the
delegation's visit to the cemetery of the martyrss of the Iranian Revolution.
"That was a way of saying to them. 'We want to understand your suffering.'" he said.
Bremer said the trip allowed the people from both countries to meet each other face-to-face and to determine that "they're real human beings, like outfits, made of flesh
"I was reassured by contact with the students of their concern for the safety of the hostages," he said. "I think we need to challenge each other and our government to examine our foreign policy. I think if the United States had gone on in Iran they be outraged."
Senators give tuition proposal good reviews
Staff Reporter
By BLAKE GUMPRECHT
A proposal that could cut-in-student state costs at the University of Kansas almost in half has received favorable response in the Kansas Leisuresture.
The bill, sponsored by Sense Elmanne Pamervow, R-Topela, and Charlie Angel, R-Pilgrim, has a $15 million to a $35 voucher for each credit hour in the state's accredited colleges and universities.
A significant change in the funding of higher education in Kansas would result, as the state's general fund allotment to schools would decrease.
As a result, institution fees would be ex-10 percent. But the amount students would pay from their own pockets would decrease because of the money supplied by the voucher.
"I think it is an idea that has a great deal of merit," said State Sen. Wint, Winter Rize, and Eric Means, both of the Means Committee, which is expected to hear the bill. "It is a sensible departure from the way we do."
IF ENACTED, the bill would make higher education funding more dependent on year-to-year enrollment. Accordingly, higher education would be more responsive to students.
Added State Sen. Ronald R. Hopka, chairman of the Senate Educational Committee, "Conceptually, it's not a halfbread proposal. I suggest the idea."
However, if the bill was in effect, the students could be responsible for about $450. The state would pay the remainder through the voucher system.
FULLTIME STUDENTS pay about $23 at credit hour. If the bill becomes law that rate may be increased to $50 a credit hour, according to the bill's co-sponsor, Pomeroy.
KU students paying in-state tuition currently pay $720 in 10 annually in fees
clients would be responsible for on
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Danny Joe Brown, lead vocalist for rock 'n' roll group Molly Hatchet, bolts out a song during the company's concert in Hoch Auditorium Saturday. See story page three
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Regents tenure policy criticized
Bv BILL MENEZES
Staff Reporter
A revised tenure policy adopted by the team is to include 'quick fix' recipe for immediate financial problems, and could lead to future difficulties, a KU faculty leader said and teacher.
It is a distillation of the tenure commitment of institutions, the Srinivasan, president, and chapter of the Association of University Professors, said. "It is only an easy way out of immediate difficulties."
The policy revision would allow a school and its new faculty members to agree on a curriculum, the first step in the process. After the probation, the school would decide whether or not to grant ternure to the in-state student.
John J. Conard, Regents executive officer, said the revised policy would not be a
However, under the old policy, prior service credit could limit the probationary period to four years. At the end of that four-year period, members were either released or released.
PRIOR SERVICE at other schools would not be included in the seven-year period.
disadvantage to new faculty members seeking jobs.
"in times of indefinite budgets," he said, "some faculty members would have the seven years than a compulsory up and down for four years. It can be an advantage both ways."
Conard said that because the revised policy only would be used in a mutual employment-employee agreement, any disadvantages to the policy itself would not apply.
"If the Regents policy made it clear that it would be used as the exception and not the rule, then I should make sure that the wholeheartedly," he said. "The policy is made applicable in every situation instead of a strict one."
However, Board of Regents member B. Bernard Franklin said the revised policy would give more freedom to instructors to help them to job during their probation period.
"If they (faculty members) don't want to do it, they don't have to," he said.
Srinivasan said it would be easier for administrators to abuse the policy because the term 'exceptional' was not included in the revision.
But Srinivasan said the policy would be disadvantageous to new employees because they would not be in a position to bargain at hirtime.
"It is a clever argument, but it doesn't hold water," he said. "The provision of mutual agreement simply means that what we are requesting art want the candidate must take."
"If they had included 'exceptional,' the potential for abuse would be much less," he said.
Brinvansha said Regents school's leaders opposed the inclusion of an "exceptional" label because they wanted more control over the hiring process.
"I don't see it as a disadvantage," he said.
"It might provide for more latitude."
Srinivasan stressed that the AAUP did not oppose the principle of an extended probabilistic period, only the wording of the Recents revision.
Franklin also said that excluding prior service credit from the probationary period would not be a disadvantage.
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"I don't think it's a handicap," he said. "The kind of prior service faculty members have might not be the kind the school is looking for."
Student, faculty leaders lauded at banquet
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The eagerness and dedication needed to be a good leader can be learned, Francis Thomas said. He was a professor of law and political science, said last night at a student leadership dinner that focused on the role of leaders.
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"One can acquire competence in leadership training, the campus chapel training, the eagerness, the willingness, the dedication to be a good leader are innate." Heller told 260 students, faculty and staff.
Heller said there were two kinds of leaders--those who were working just to
have a job and those who woreaiming for a higher goal.
"Our hope, our aspiration and our expectation is that what happens here at the University of Kansas may impulse those to belong to the second group," he said.
PERUSIDING OTHERS to follow an example is a big part of leadership for the student leaders at KU, Heller said, and the teacher is set that example makes a good leader.
Two awards for leadership at KU were presented at the dinner.
The Rusty Leffel Outstanding Student Award was given to Phillip Cobb. An-
nandale, Va., senior, for his service as a student leader.
Chancellor Archie R. Dykes presented the award to Cobin. Dykes said Cobin was an excellent student who also had shown great potential during his four years at the University.
DEL SHANKEL, executive vice chancellor, was the recipient of the Higher Education Service Award.
Cobb has been a KU representative at model United Nations, a member of the Watson Library renovation committee, treasurer of the Student Senate and a film director for Student Union Activities. He is president of Mortar Board, a senior honorary member of the national organization. He was also the treasurer of Stephen Scholars Hall.
The finalists of the Honor to Outstanding Progressive Educator Award attended the dinner and were recognized by George
“One of the first duties of being a leader is learning not to be surprised. I guess I have failed this time,” Shankel said when he received the award.
Shankel announced his resignation, which he plans to attend full-time. He plants effort to full-time research in the department of microbiology. He has been executive vice chairperson since 2014.
Gomez, chairman of the organizing committee for the dinner.
"I call them all winners of the award because they have been singled out as outstanding professors," Gomes said.
Mrs. Frank Gurtler, whose husband received the HOPE award posthumously last November, attended the banquet.
To close the ceremonies, former student body president Margaret Berlin and former vice president Gomez Gomez formally welcomed students from Madill and Matt Davis, newly elected officers.
"We thought we would like to do something a little more formal than just throw the keys to the new president at 2:30 in the morning this year," Gomez said.