Search Committee Organizes To Replace Outgoing Dean *JU

i A search committee, headed by
chairperson Marilynn Jewell,
associate|professor of German,
will take shape by early next
week with the task of selecting a
new dean for the college. | PS
5 The committee will be com-
posed of two administrators, two
students? and jfivegfaculty
members. Two faculty members
will be appointed by Dr. Shane,
who will i also select f the
remaining three from a slate of be passed on to Dr. Shane for
six candidates voted on by the
faculty.^ . i J
Ms. Jewell said the election of
faculty nominees is expected to
be held as early as next week. She
will| talk;; to MSG c president
George ^Venuto before then and
together they will attempt to find
a way to choose students for the
committee. The names of the
students recommended will then
address last Monday to members Our charge is" to do everything
approval. ? | | of; the faculty and the ad- we can to find a fulltime dean. If
Meanwhile,', an ad for the ministration, prefers hiring a full this is not done by the time
position of dean will appear in the time dean before Trimble's term Trimbles term is over, then
Chronicle of Higher Education in President Shane may consider an
the April 17,24 and May 1 issues. ends. However, he left open the
possibility of| hiring an interim interim dean/' i \ £
The job description has* been dean, someone within the college, Ms. Jewell, who also headed
posted and Dr. Shane is also the last search committee which
sending job descriptions to for one year.| .?_ sfflg
selected Dr. Trimble in 1976, said
contacts at J other colleges and "The search committee will not nearly 200 people applied back
universities. | *-' \ be involved in the discussion of an then and expects applications to
K Reportedly, Dr. Shane, in an interim dean/* said Ms. Jewell. start coming in next week.

VOL. 50, NO. 19 MERCYHURST COLLEGE APRIL 14,1978

•\-'\ ?"' by John Bruno " "•.:'. s?, administration;* recruiting attempted to make decisions on
Dr. Jerry M. Tumble, dean of capable ^faculty; aiding? the the basis of what is in the best
the college and vice president of formulation ] of a new tenure interests of Mercyhurst College
academic -services, resigned policy; and providing ^structure and the students it serves. He has
•from that position last week. *« and support of the development focused in on effective teaching.
In a written statement to The of *a physical f education- Division chairpersons have been
Merciad, Trimble said that his intramural-athletic* program required to observe the faculty in
decision to resign was voluntary integrated t with I the college's their divisions. This has caused
'•: and was made in conference with philosophy of. learning;. k all of us to think seriously about
'Dr. Marion L. Shane, president of "As a person, Dean Trimble what! we t are doing in the
the college. 0/3 \ f & has demonstrated! courage, ^in- classroom no matter how ef-
• v^ Trimble indicated that he had tegrity, and perseverance in his fective oriineffectiveiwe may
naregrets about any positions he ability to4 make hard decisions. be." 1 4 i
had .taken since coming *to All who worked closely with him Gallagher also stated that the
Mercyhurst two years ago. have * been ^impressed by his dean's decision f affected him
3? "I feel that all my positions or ability to take criticisnVancflearn personally J " |
proposals were in the best in- from it. He is an individual of "First of all/* he said, "I
terests of the college," he said. unlimited professional potential. believe thatfJerry Trimble has
* "Of course, we all have our own All of us wish him well in his the ability to be an outstanding
^individual perspectives on what future endeavors." JB*Ppjj|PS dean and an effective! leader.
"is in the best interests of the I §§8'Youthful Zest* Mm M Secondly, he has become one of
college. Sometimes, my per- I Edward J. Gallagher, Jr., my closest:"friends. I shall miss
; spectives were contrary to those his advice and counsel as a
v assistant dean of the college, said
held by a I large number ' of that Trimble came to Mercyhurst professional associate, but I shall s§mt
miss his companionship even
"with a great! deal of youthful
r
' f a c u l t y . ' * * * : • • § £§ 0jj£i

•*•- Dr. Shane cited that the collegezest and high expectations that he more." i f | t
was losing "an outstanding in- was going to be able to improve % Trimble was asked to comment
* dividual, one who has rendered on what he felt was the 'Hurst's
invaluable services.! to^ our and build a better college, gffl strongest attribute, f
c
*
college." : * £ I I "He also came to us as a man of
1
' Dr. Trimble has tackled some principle
tinued
and integrity," con- g "Mercyhurst is built upon a
Gallagher. "He believed
3. difficult areas that need attention that-he would not have to deal solid foundation," her noted.
Z if Mercyhurst is to remain a with the politics one finds on a "Probably its greatest strength is
/

' Strong, quality institution,*' he college campus. He thought that its heritage and the hard work
added. "Foremost among these one simply presents sound ideas and dedication of the Sisters of
1
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, have been work in improving the and I programs and then goes Mercy during these past fifty CUT LOOSE .'-With temperatures climbing into the 70's, Mon-
.:->; quality of teaching and learning, about'making the necessary years. The college should never day, April 10 was the first real spring day-the first perfect day!-of
-~. supporting our new cooperative changes. Unfortunately, that is lose perspective of its "roots" as the year. So most of us climbed out of our caves and stretched some
K71 education program and J our not necessarily* the way things it attempts to respond to the muscles we'd forgotten we had. Janne Bodenhorst, pictured above,
Master of Science Degree in work| f £ changes and| challenges
spent the afternoon heaving spirals in front of Sesler Apts.
•~ Criminal Justice Administration. W "Dean * Trimble has always presented in higher education
5

,£&£ "He was also instrumental in today and in years to come." PHOTO BY MARY ANN DRAKE
;
*i providing an I open j pattern of

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At Campus Meeting Monday
Shane Downplays Interim Dean Proposal
by Gary Wesman
* College President Dr. Marion
L. Shane revealed Monday that
he "prefers" hiring a permanent
dean by next September but "left
open the option" of hiring
someone inside the college to
serve for a year as interim dean,
sources told The Merciad.
Dr. Shane spoke for about 30
minutes April 10 at a closed
meeting of the full faculty and
administration in Zurn Recital
Hall. J second in the series; the first took Monday," a faculty source said.
He said a search committee,
made up of two administration,
five faculty and two student
members will begin looking for a
new deam to replace Dr. Jerry
DR. JERRY M. TRIMBLE, Trimble, who resigned last week.
dean of the college and-vice The President also discussed
president of academic services. Monday his Action Plan proposal
|
7
and introduced the latest report hurst Student Governments Colleges and Secondary Schools -
to the Middle States Association. The Merciad has .learned that a bulky, 15-page, single-spaced
Dr. Shane told Hie Merciad he one controversial segment of the pronunciamento - centered on
called the meeting [ to talk Action Plan involves curriculum two main points.
specifically about the Action revision. It is | tied to current
Plan, which was first introduced proposals to deemphasize Mercyhurst will invited a
winter term, in January. departments with fewer than 12 Middle States team to campus in
"I said at that time I would hold declared studentl majors, sources the spring of 1980, chiefly to study
two -more meetings with * the say. J i |j the college's new masters degree
faculty," Dr. Shane said. "At the If is passes, Mercyhurst will no program Sin Criminal Justice
same time I brought them up to longer offer majors in these Administration^ 4. |§
date on a couple other points." programs,^ S | ;> The theme of the report was to
Monday's ^meeting was the "The President went over this spell out Mercyhurst's
educational philosophy and;the
place Feb. 21. | "It was brief, nothing we hadn't balance it is trying to strike
Dr. Shane said the Presidential heard before, but a couple people betweenl liberal jj and vocational
Action Han is a complex series of used it as an excuse to hatchet education. \
proposals, but declined further him. After the second, I got up The report summarized
comment. | JE ^ and left." Blueprint In, the new graduate
He will unveil the Action Plan The report to the Commission Action Plan, the new graduate
next Monday, April 17, at the on Higher \ Education of the program and a five-year plan
weekly \ meeting $ of the Mercy- , Middle Atlantic Association of titled "M2" (Mercyhurst in 1982).
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the
editor {JHA^ folk*.

. . . .1 was very sad to learn of the death of Therese, the

lady, who as we knew her, ran the snack bar. Many times
when I was down, a cheery word from her was just enough to
pick my day up. We'll miss you Therese It was also
disheartening to learn of the resignation of Jerry M. Trim-
y ble, dean of the college and vice-president of academic ser-
vices. Dr. Trimble and I have always had our differences,
but believe me when I say he is a man that deserves our
respect. I can only wish him the best of luck in his future,
. . \ .Good luck this Saturday to the baseball team which
will have their first home opener against Indiana.
g£ . . .Anyone planning to do their intership this summer,
please get in contact with Mr. Kinnane as soon as possible.
. . . .To Sr|Eustace and to Sr. Mary Charles in response to
their Letter to the Editor. I can only say that the girl who
wrote the letter about Sr| Joseph Mary is not part of our
staff. She is part of our community and I felt she was entitled
to express her opinion. The letter she wrote is in no way the
opinion of the Merciad or any of its staff.
. .'. .To the Digsie Mouse and to B.S. Blood. Please keep the
stereo out of your window on weekdays, some of us just can't
take' The New Riders Of The Purple Sage.' \ \
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Mercy hurst College

wpoints
has a
1969 Chevy Impala ;
with a good motor, but a bad tran-
smission for sale. Please submit written
bids to the Operations Office by May 1.
The highest bid wins. The car is parked
FAGE2 THE MERCIAD APRIL! 4,1978 by the green maintenance shed and is
tan in color.

Little Big Horn AtThe Hurst?

by Don Burger | i
The old man in the rocking chair looked up seeking the at-
tention of all those around him. The great and wondrous bat-
He in which he fought had changed the course of history ^
Everyone around the old man drew up close to hear the
\
grand old tale once again." W *y ^P W^^W " in clouding over the real reasons for the battle? If only Kim-
"It was back in the days of*78, the wildest era in our
history. Men could not trust other men, or women either for
that matter.!^ % *S§S«
ft "Watergate was over and the perpetrators safely making
money hand.overfist." I& §F
"The forces of change were making themselves felt to all
those on high at the great hill on East 38th street,
g "Axes were falling and heads were rolling wherever one
cared to look. Some were merely moving to more
prestigious ground in the NCAA.'8§ T A tone of reverence came over the old man.
The old man wipes a tear away at the memory of kindly
General Fox Sly, the leader of the Roundball Division.
p. "The cauldron was boiling with the troubles of the school
and battle lines were being drawn. Generals could no longer
lead their men, with the exception of General Fox who was
revered by all. The leaders began to muster their troops and
lead them into battle. I 2* t |
"Some say the battle was sheer folly on the part of
General Kimble. . His foolhardy division of troops
ultimately caused their annihilation at the battle of High
Tuition and Low EnrollmenUSome said it was heroism in an
a ttempt to cut off the enemy a nd save the day."
|His eyes twinkled as the image of General Kimble's con-
fident swagger and defiant demeanor entered the old man's
mind. *
"General Kimble led his handful against the hoardes at
the B|g Horn in old mam. By sending the heavy artillery
away from the main force of the enemy, Kimble succeeded
ble could have seen his error and attacked the problems at
the main source instead of diverting his forces. •},
"The enemy swarmed upon Kimble's troops and the battle
was on. The press and the people attacked; hacking and
stabbing Kimble*s policies wherever they stood. The men
died bravely, fighting to the bitter end.
"As the enemy and Kimble's forces fought, a circle drew
about General Kimble. The men around the General fought
and fell defending their leader."
"Finally the press and the people broke through Kimble's
forces and drew up the heavy artillery and began to bom-
bard Kimble. More and more brave men fell until Kimble
stood alone. One last fierce charge felled the General." The
old man bowed his head in respect.
Everyone present sat is silence at the foot of the old man's
chair. It was as if the tale of General Kimble's last stand
had permea ted their very beings. \
Finally, the old man looked up to the heavens and nodded
his respects to the martyred hero.
"If only you hadn't divided your forces . . . "
Letters To Editor:
Dear Editor,
4
i
j ^ . . . Letters to the Editor . . . must be factually
verifiable and must be written in good taste. "4fc 4fcfc*
Repeatedly this year you have violated your own policy/to
the extent of printing material which approaches "libel."
We are particularly concerned about the letter in the April 7
Merciad which attacks Sister Joseph Mary's professional
character and the services rendered in the College Health
Office.
Sister Joseph Mary has had 26 years' experience in the
health field. During these J years she was Chief Nurse
Anesthetist and Operating Room Superviser. She completed
the College Health Nurse Practitioner program at Brigham
Young University. She works closely with Dr. Cohen, college
physician, and alerts him to all happenings in the Health Of-
fice. J . • M • •
Sister Joseph Mary deserves a public apology from you.
She renders a type of service to the campus community not
available at surrounding institutions. Several people have
commented that the Health Service is the best service in the
College;fothers have noted matfthefHealth Service is the
best in the area. * * | §jg
Yours very truly,
Sister M. Eustace ?
Sister Mary Charles *

the Panel Holds Discussion

merciad f by Judy Anania
A panel discussion held April 5, focused on placing an ex-
ceptional child into a normal classroom or as it is known,
mainstreaming.* •
Editor Chris Van Wagenen Mercyhurst had the* privilege of meeting five members of
News Editor John Bruno the PSEA (Penna. Special Education Assoc.) to discuss
Feature Editor Darlene Keith mainstreaming. Susan Stanner, Chet Chrzanowski, Rick
Sports Editor Terry Kelly Gacka, Joe Comi and Jack Williams, represented PSEA
Graphics and Layout Darlene Keith, Terry Kelly
members in their districts, f g£^-
Writers and Creators: VickU Martina go, Bob Derda Jr. Susan Stanner, an undergraduate from Slippery Rock
Mark Cipriani, Chris Tomczak, Alda Walker, Judy Anania, State College started the discussion by stating "You must
Colleen Hottel, Amy Chizmadia, Lisa Manendo, Sue Fuss, determine who and for what subjects a child should be main-
Mary Beth Barrett Nadine Belovaric and Gary Wesman streamed." ^ Edinboro State College. |He is currently working with
Photographers Mary Ann Drake and Randy Mink Susan has seven years of trainable experience dealing
Business Manager Darlene Keith and Lisa Manendo with the exceptional child. She is currently working at Gran-
dview Elementary School. t Mr. Comi commented about mainstreaming saying that,
Art Editor .Patrick Dunn 'The two most important things to remember I when
Faculty Consultant William Shelley dealing with the exceptional child is, one; the teachers have
to cooperate and two; the administration must set a flexible
The Merciad accepts, in fact encourages, the submission working schedule," stated Ms. Stanner. %
of articles, letters, and stories from any and all members of Ms; Stanner further stated that, "the only harm I see, is
4ctf the Mercyhurst College community: students, faculty, ad- the lack of adequate training among teachers. Teachers are
ministrators, trustees, and friends of the school. However,
as responsible Journalists we must reserve the following reminded to encourage and communicate with the students
rights: and not make them feel different.'! Sa-
1. The right to revise copy into standard English; chet Chzarnowski is a supervisor of mentally retarded
programs for the Erie City School District. §
2. The right to revise copy into correct Journalistic form;
3. And, finally, the right to revise copy (but not change "Mainstreaming is for those who: canfcbenefit \ and if
meaning) tofitlayout design. | * utilized property can be very rewarding," he said.
In addition. Letters to the Editor must be signed, must be Mr. Chzarowski sees money as being the basic problem.
factually verifiable, and must be written in good taste. Pre-tests, post tests, workable books and materials are
Names will be withheld upon request, but false names will needed for the mainstreamed child, f- W
not be used. \# *'The mainstreamed child must be watched closely and
their skills tested frequently. They must* work with a
posi^ve attitude and when others label them, frustration
arises. H
Rich Gacka works as an assistant director to all districts
in Erie County. "Mainstreaming is just a popular word
being used today throughout the education department and I
don't believe in it, "he said. ** 4 I
"Teachers must be evaluated for their capabilities" said
Gacka, "and then proceed to identify the child's abilities
and disabilities. A teacher must always work at the child's
level and continuously evaluate his performance.''
Joe Comi has been a teacher-trainer for twelve years at
wheelchair and blind students at the college.!
"the teachers are being put through a lot of jumps because
they don't know how to react." The Program has to be
together to work. Inservcing and knowledge are the key an-
swers," he stated. & |
The fifth member of PSEA panel was Jack Williams, a
graduate from Edinboro State College. Williams is currently
teaching educable mentally retarded and trainable men-
tally retarded students at Grandview Elementary
wunams reit mat the regular school room teacher has
very little in the way of thoughts about maiiistreaming
WUB
either pro or con,- ?7M «*•«*»« »
B l l 1 te n o t a
m2SS!5 ? t ' ««w word but it continues to
make people feel uncomfortable," he said
The panel brought up a lot of new ideas concerning main-
1 for there
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I r sac" MARY ANN DRAKE
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J . X. J. Ravepstahl I \ i George Venuto | ||
14 "I try not to. The Merciad has continually refused
There are activities at this school, I wish the Mer
ciad could be a means of publicizing them.'' I to print notices and announcements of campus
events." \
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outside the weekly meetings. | college calendar now being require course descriptions to be
In \ the only major item of | the total was later dropped to handed out in classrooms. posted on faculty office doors at
business concluded at its brief $3,600 and Monday to $1,100. "When you look at our allot-
April 10 meeting Mercyhurst I Other items on the budget were ment, it looks like a dot of Ms. Alexander said 800-1,000 least 10 days before the start of
Student Government revised its adjusted slightly. f| money," said- MSG President returns are needed for each term.
budget and now expects a $5,500 Budget conservation took up George Venuto. "But it's nothing, meaningful results. Only 70 have
once you start adding; up the been turned in thus far, she said. The committee reportedly told
surplus for 1977-78. ^Earlier gabout half of Monday's 40-minute Venuto to design a standard form
estimates called for a surplus of f session. After MSG sifted through things we have to take care of." —Venuto said the Senate
$1,326. f * f f individual items on its J; revised MSG this year got $44,000. It Academic Policies committee for the course descriptions before
% Treasurer Joe NeCastro said^shopping pistpfthe general ob- has taken in an additional $2,600 was "fairly supportive" of an it discussed the proposal in
the extra money gives MSG*a servation was made that Student from game machine revenues, MSG proposal which would detail. £
"realistic" margin of safety in Government \ gets little coffeehouse events, concerts and
case costs for spring term recognition and less thanks for dances, and sales of candy and
projects run higher 5than ex- operating on a shoestring budget.
pected. His foremost worry was * What followed was a roaming
the upcoming spring formal, now *J analysis of a common complaint
candles. ?|§§&C \ ?^?P
The largest expenditures, in
order, are:* SAC (the Student
MSGtElection Near;
budgeted at $5,850 and the most by students that MSG mishandles
expensive single item?onjthis or -.fritters away most of its
year's budget. I money.
1
Union and coffeehouse com-
bined) $18,600; festivals $7,500;
movies $6,000; officers' salaries
Filing Ends Monday
r"We're set pretty well if ' Most people have no idea how $3,500; picnics $2,400; senior The deadline for filing can- 26.
something comes up,' NeCastro we use our money," said Student dinner $2,100; and' yearbook didacies for the April 26 election | The election will be held from 9
said. "We have a reasonable Activities Committee Treasurer. $1,500. i I j m off. next year's Mercyhurst a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 in the first
cushion to fall back on."* $"You hear a lot of students say Also at Monday's meeting: Student Government officers has floor lobby of Zurn Hall. All
MSG also expects a return of up we're wasting it or not spending it —the deadline for nominations been extended to Monday, April full time students are eligible to
to $3,000 from ticket sales for the on anything worthwhile." § | for the election of next i year's 17. jf|§ % I run for office and all registered
spring formal, based on 200 sales Heller and others suggested MSG officers was pushed back j All candidates must file students may vote.
at $15 a couple.^pHf jjjR. | that past accounts in The Mer- three days, fromJFriday of this nominations or letters-of-intent Elections for next year's MSG
SB The! larger {surplus J was|ciad had 5been inaccurate, week to Monday, April Y1™ &j by that date, addressed to any of departmental representatives
achieved chiefly by reducing misleading or incomplete. Heller |! The period for campaigning the four current MSGK officers. will take place in the two weeks
money reserved for the unfilled later said he implied no criticism will run from April 17 to election The letters may be handed over following the officers' election.
position of assistant ^director of of The Merciad, but said MSG day, Wednesday, April!26. See * in person or turned in to the MSG MSG officersffor 1977-78 are
the Student Union. Originally spending had never been accompanying story for details. office in the Student Union. George Venuto, president; JoAnn
$5,000 was set aside for the job; jy adequately explained anywhere ,* —Venuto defended having The campaigning period will Alexander, vice president; Joe
asked for, and received, the run from April 17 up to the day of NeCastro, treasurer; and Gerard
resignation of SAC President the'election, Wednesday, April NeCastro, secretary.
Darlene v Webb f (The Merciad,
April 7). The action caught
several MSG representatives by
surprise. $ I
Venuto cited personality jand
schedule conflicts for the
•Stop The World'
decision. Ms. Webb said earlier
her workload did not give her as
much time as she hoped f to
organize SAC during her jthree
Next College Play
months in office. v by Amy Chizmadia
\j. Venuto also praised the work of "Stop The World, I Want To Get chap, who relives his life from
SAC to date. A successor to Ms. Off" will be presented rin the birth to death. i c F i H
Webb will not be chosen before Mercyhurst Little Theatre April
••*
the end of the school year, he 28, 29 and May 4, 5, 6 at 8 p.m. Gary Smith, assistant
added.* 'h The play was chosen collec- professor of drama, is directing
—Vice President yJoAnn tively by it he theatre arts the play and the main characters
wr •*^» ^
W..*?
Alexander urged representatives of little chap and his wife Evie
to work harder in gathering the division. $ are being played by Dennis Hart
student opinion surveys of the "We try to incorporate music, and Cindy Ciotti. «*' Jg WM
comedy and period pieces which
is something* for everyone, Some of the* interesting
stated Betty 'Crandell, ad- techniques being used in the play
ministrative coordinator of the a r e | clown white make-up,
theater arts division.^ | f colorful costumed tights, and the
THINK SUMMER] The Flight Set in a circus atmosphere, the use of mime to convey many of
play is about a man named little little chap's experiences. t
THINK VACATION Of Geese
THINK QUEBEC i f | by Sue Fuss'
On the way to class the other
night, I heard a large commotion.
ENJOY YOUR VACATION AND EARN Taking the time to look up (how
rarely we do that when we walk)
INTERDISCIPLINARY CREDITS!
An interdisciplinary course will be offered from
I saw four geeseflyingoverhead.
No, this is not going to become
a column, on Wildlife, but I
thoughtfit might be appropriate
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July 25-August 18, 1978: A VISIT TO QUEBEC to give you just a few facts on a
CITY. ? | f I bird commonly seen during this
time of year. Hie information I
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I You will spend the first three weeks on campus,
^studying the culture and history of the city,
here is from the "Wildlife Notes"
series by Chuck Fergus.
| Geese are large birds with long
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vocabulary. round-tipped bill and short legs. I R
They average 36 inches in length R
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The fourth week youjwill travel by minibus to I E
Quebec itself. There you will see the historic sites
They feed mainly on wild and I E E
cultivated! plants on land I
and monuments, dine at an authentic 17th cen- although they will feed in water. WIN A1978 CORVETTE
tury French restaurant, have the opportunity to Their vision is sharp and their I
hearing is very keen. As a result, U Clip this coupon and mail to WJET Radio, Erie?! 6503. Then
meet and talk to the Quebecois, and generally ex- I listen to JET Radio for details on how you could win a car
they are quick to learn the
perience the charm of Quebec, the closest thing locations and boundaries of • like this, plus cash prizes in JET's Great Car Hunt.
to Europe in North America. refuges |where they are protec-
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APRIL 14,1978 THE MERCIAD PAGE 7

A

* by Gary Wesman
Pending final approval of the
federal government, Mercyhurst
has i adopted a flexible, open-
ended Cooperative Education
program which will begin fall
term, 1978, ] under, direction of
Tom Thompson. ^1 8 "For instance," he continued,
The Board of Trustees ap-
proved Cooperative Ed.
unanimously on Thursday,
March 30. The plan approved by
the trustees had been submitted
to the U.S. Office of Education in
late iJanuary after it passed a
vote of the full College Senate.
| Grants Directory John Nesbit
said the,college expects federal
approval by late July: Along with
the program description is a
request for about $56,000 in
federal funding. "§5
College Dean Dr. Jerry
Trimble said this week that
Thompson has already/ begun
talking to. local employers about
job placements (for Cooperative
Ed. students. At press time
Thompson was attending a week-
long Cooperative Ed. seminar in
San Francisco, Cal.
"I think Cooperative Ed. has
tremendous possibilities," Dr.
Trimble, who was instrumental
in bringing the program here,
told The Merciad. "It will put
Mercyhurst in" a more com-
petitive positions with other
schools in the area, v M Under the alternate plan a
"both Mercyhurst and Gannon
have business administration
programs. Now, ours will be tied
to on-the-job work experiences."
Cooperative Ed. is, briefly, a
program which arranges for
students to hold paying jobs in
their major fields while attending
school. T ;-. |
Mercyhurst will offer three
different work-study plans.
Participation in .any of the three
will be voluntary, both for
students and the department or
division in charge.| | J,
"That was the-strong point—
the flexibility—when the Senate
accepted the program," Dr.
Trimble said, "Although,*I have
some personal problems with it. I
can see* it turning into a
bureaucratic nightmare.
"I can see that it may be
desirable," he continued, "but it
will need to be administered
properly." | B Both plans awardjup|to six
The three choices open to
Mercyhurst students are the
"alternate," "parallel" and
"extended-day" plans.
student! switches between
classroom and job for periods of
either three or six*months.
Six academic
?
credit hours will
be given for three-month work
experiences, 12 credit hours for
six months on the job. | Advocates say Cooperative Ed.
[ - Students may also alternate
three- and six-month job periods.
They do not have to follow one
pattern throughout.
The maximum credit for all
Cooperative Ed. programs,* in-
cluding the alternate plan, is 18
hours, z j<| m $
Students on the alternate plan
• may apply as sophomores for
placement during their junior
and senior years.
Under! the parallel plan
f Counselor
. students will attend school part-
time while holding a part-time
job Under the extended day plan,
students will hold a full-time job
and attend school nights or on
weekends.
hours of academic credit a year
during sophomore, ?, junior and
senior years. £ |
Another option under both the
parallel and extended day; plans
calls for the student to work a six-
credit summer job following his
sophomore year. Six more credit
hours will be given for each nine-
month work-study program
completed thereafter^ | _g3j
benefits students in two ways.
Dr. Trimble, who supported
himself in a Cooperative Ed. job
as an undergraduate student at
the University of Cincinnati *told
Admissions
{Open!
I Position Description
The Admissions Counselor is primarily
a recruiter. As such,%he/she will% under the
The Merciad,!"A student getting
through school on loans can
reduce the amount of money he
has to borrow,: or|reduce his
dependency on aid. And having
the job allows a student to take
the things he is learning into the
field."
psi One original spin-off of the
passaged the Cooperative Ed.
program has already begun.
The college has applied for a
$25,775 federal grant to*study the
possibility of opening a year-
round dinner theater to be staffed
by Cooperative Ed. students in
theater"^ and hotel-restaurant
management. $; •<
J

Crandelt\Brings Enthusiasm direction of the Director of

recruit and counsel prospective
Admissions,

visit high school guidancetcounselors

students,
and

To Creative A rts Division

by, Ann Kofod accomplish this by presenting community requesting art type
represent Mercyhurst
high schools
College {at various
and special recruiting
programs. Duties and responsibilities are
"There's a need for growth in Mercyhurst's Art division to the things for various benefits. performed both on and officampus, with
the arts department which may public on a more intense level. "This provides ..a visibility for particular emphasis on travel. The Ad-
bring changes," says the newly the college and a much needed missions Counselor will represent only Mer-
appointed ! Administrative "Going out in the community is service for the arts," she ex- cyhurst College and must be able to support
Coordinator for the Creative Artsthe thrust of all divisions," Ms. plained.^ *t vg? i
Crandell said. She feels that this the philosophy and goals of the College.
Division. Ms. Crandell sees in the future,
Betty Crandell serves as will also place an emphasis on
assistant to Dr. Gary Smith, promoting Mercyhurst. |& a need to expand the facilities to
One—of A her first ac- attract both students and faculty.
Apply To: Karon E. Schultz
assistant professor of drama. She Betty Crandell has been a Director of Admissions
complishments at the 'Hurst, was
is responsible • for coordinating
activities for the Art, Dance, the founding of the Explorers, a resident of Erie for seven years
Music and Theater Departments. group of teenagers aged 15 to 18, \ where she has served as
who share a common interest in president of the Erie Philhar-
* Her other duties include public
and community relations for the the creative arts and wish to monic,fiieJunior League of Erie
and the Fairview PTA.

No fifes!...
arts. 8J explore ifofurther.
Ms. Crandell feels that com- Ms. Crandell views creative She'suras up her lifestyle by
munity relations need to be arts as a resource J center. She saying, "If you take from a
strengthened and hopes to receives calls regularly from the community."
No bugles
No exciting trips to exotic lands
No free helicopter rides
No medals |
And no marching bands will entice
you to join the growing army of
workers for disarmament and world
peace and justice, jf |
Only a healthy desire for survival,
some idealism, some faith, &
ind a modicum of concern for youi
fellow human beings ^

Y^itM
]pk***~
will persuade you to enlist.
If this seems to be enough,
let us know that you're available.
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petition and program information.
D Information on anti-nuclear action
jat Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant,
<0^ Denver, Colorado, April 29-30.
flo* D Information on programsrelatedto
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i
Lakers, Colonials Split
The Mercyhurst
baseball ^team took to the
road for its first test of the
spring season and came
home with la split. The
Lakers * travelea to Pit-
tsburgh and Robert Morris
to win the opener 8-5 while
dropping the second game
5 - 4 . • | I 1
Joe Williams started for
the 'Hurst and racked up
10 strikeouts while
yielding seven hits to the
Colonials. * | down and yielded only two
Mercyhurst?jumped off
to a three run lead in the
first inningi on a two-run
singlefbyfScott Barringer.
Barringer also homered in
the !! third with Frank
Kudlac on base to give the
Lakers a 5-2 lead. A three-
run fourth inning put the
ice on the game as Robert
Morris | could only pick
away for three more runs.
I Barringer singled! and
homered for four runs bat-
ted in while Jimbo Walters
collected two$ singles for
Assistant 1 Basketball! Coach
Dan 1 O'Connorf and athletic
the 'Hurst. J f
The second game was
dominated by J the
Colonials Steve Subor, a
lefthander fwho gave the
Lakers only two hits!
Subor struck out 13 Lakers
while Steve J Tannehill
belted two home runs.
Craig Nicholson started
and had a rocky first in-
ning that saw the Colonials
score three r u n s .
Nicholson ffinallyf settled
more the remainder of the
game. Mercyhurst scored
all four of their runs in the
sixth inning when they
loaded the bases and Rick
Shaheen^ grounded to the
thirdbaseman jjwho com-
mitted fan error. Three
runs scored on the play
and eventually a fourth
also but the Colonials stop-
ped the Lakers in the
seventh for the split. |
The Lakers have been
rained out of their game
with Behrendjand hope to
reschedule it later. The
Lakers will be at home for
the first time on Saturday,

ports
secretary j Eleanor Winiarczyk
display the district 18 plaque that April 15 against an always
Mercyhurst won this past season. tough Indiana University
Currently the Hurst is without a of Pal team. ? The
head basketball coach but hope to doubleheader is scheduled
choose one in the near future. SB for 1 p.m.S
"S^HKS&P PHOTO BY MARIANNE DRAKE

Metiers BlankiRock
The Mercyhurst Laker tennis
'earn, hoping for another District
18 championship, opened its
season on Saturday by shutting
out Slippery Rock 9-0 at the Billie
Jean King Tennis Center. | I
Laker Coach Dennis Ranalli set
Andy Findlay, a new edition from
England in the! number one
position. Findlay responded with
a 6-2, 6-21 victory over|j John
Milacek. | J fejafefc
Richard Birmingham easily
defeated Bill McElroy 6-0,6-0 for
•.he number singles while Tom
Chybrzynski beat Dave Dorman
6-1, 6-1 for the third singles slot.
At number four for the 'Hurst it
was Phil Dubsky stopping Tom
Letter To
The Editor
"I object to the continued sexist
language3in | the Merciad,
especially use of the term
"Lakerettes" - why not avoid the
diminutive put down by
describing the Laker women's
teams vs the Laker men's teams.
Example: and when will the
women's teams receive equal
funding and equal quality staf-
fing? Women started the college -
lets keep on supporting their
activities too!
g Rosemary Bli&szner
B Class of 70
I I R.A. Applications
may be picked up in Egan 48 from Sr. Phyllis or
from Sally Schraderfin 215 Old Main. They are
due back in the Housing Office by April 14th.
Sophomores and Juniors are welcome to apply.
A 2.0 Q.P.A. is rcommended. Interviews will
take place the week of April 17th."
Kerchinski 6-0, 6-3; Dave
LaFuria defeated the Rocks Tom
Stoeber ;6-lf* 6-2 *while *A1
Culbertson notched the 'Hurst
final singles fvictory? over Ron
Conroy, 6-2 and 6-2. | $ been hobbling around lately. It
I The Rock never threatened at
all Sin* the doubles faction las
Findlay and Birmingham teamed
up to down Milacek and Vietmer
6-1, 6-2. Dubsky and Chybryznski
handled McElroy and Conroy 6-3,
6-0 while LaFuria and Culbertson
defeated Kerchinski and Stoeber
7-5, 6-1. I | p J mI
The Lakers next home match
will be on April 22 when they take gets underway Saturday, April for the Boston Celtics and
on Behrend. They have a match 15, as the Lady Lakers pay a visit especially Hondo. After the
today at California State. .
Crew Takes
a The 1978 spring crew season is
now in full swing as both the men
and women took to the water last
week. Due to the unusually thick
ice on Presque Isle Bay, the team
was unable to take advantage of
any early water time. .*
Although off to a late start, the
Lakers are sporting | a very
powerful and experienced team.
Returning from a 10-3-1 varsity
boat last year are juniors Frank
Dix, Casey Cronin, Al Nase, Ray
£ |
jby Chris Tomczak* MI_
Thei warm weather *is ap- * become very intense. The.Lakers
preciated as the baseball and hope to get back at the Scots to
softball seasons have begun. flj repay themjforfa 21-2 loss last
K A few of the "softbailers" have season?
had been difficult playing in the
cold as muscle pulls can occur so My dad would always talk
easily. The most unfortunate part about Ted Williams, or Jimmy
about^ pulled muscles is that it Brown or Bob Cousy. So what, I
takes so long to heal. The best always thought. I never saw them
remedy is?rest and it cannot play. Well, last Sunday a legend
always be taken because^ of died that I grew up with. . John
practices and games. Havlicek retired from basketball.
Ever since I can remember, I'd the green and blue hitting a 30
The women's softball season sit in front of the T.V. cheering foot jumper, or Paul Young in-
spiring the team ? Or the likes of
Burrows and Ford pulling down
to Edinboro. The rivalry has game, I'd try to imitate number another rebound? Or Jones and
17's style. % I III Jackson hustling for a loose ball?
There is always a bit of sadness j§ Yes, legends do die but in a
Water
to endings. As the song goes, sense they live on forever. Maybe
"many a tear has to fall . . . " someday when I tell my kids
Just as John ended his dynasty about John Havlicek,*:I can also
so did the Laker basketball team. mention that |I knew Dick Fox
The memories will never die, and yes, he paced up and down
Weitzel, Mike Phillips »and though. the bench holding his green
coxswain Tim Hiles. A Who can forget number 33 tin towel.
questionable starter is senior
Jack Beck who would be an asset
to the team? but foutside com-
mitments ^have | restricted his
rowing time. f
Other returning oarsmen fin-
elude starters from a very strong
ATTENTION:
J.V. boat last year. Oarsmen
Dave Smith,; Bob Heftka.iBill
Parlock, Kevin Burns, Jim
Kopchuk and Dennis Riley will
all be competing for positions this
year. Also included in the The Writing Center announces its
scramble for positions are Rick
Sethman, Nick Grandenetti,
Mike Makatche, Bob Fitzgerald, New Spring Hours!!!
and £ Pat Bigghog. fNew faces
include Jim Morycz and Jim
Santana. £
The Lakers are currently MONDAY AND FRIDAY
preparing for April 23 when they
will meet Colgate University in a
dual race on Presque Isle Bay.
Coming off fa very successful
19:00 a.m. • 4:00 p.m.
season last year, Head. coach
Dave Shimpeno is very optimistic
about the team this year and is
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
confident about another suc-
cessful season. t
After tedious winter workouts,
fMO a.m. • 5:00 p.m. ~)

the team has a \ great deal; of

enthusiasm for the spring season.
If good rowing conditions persist,
there is no Helling how far ttte Other hours by appointment
Lakers can go this year.