PCC Courier, February 18, 1977

Foreign Students' Fee Increased Doubled Tuition Rate May Force Transfers By Brad Haugaard Staff Writer Foreign student enrollment may drop at PCC as a result of a 100 per cent increase in their tuition. Currently, foreign students pay $22 per unit per semester for the four semesters they attend PCC. Non¬ resident U.S. citizens pay $44 per unit, but only for two semesters. They become residents after one year. Because foreign students pay half the tuition rate, but for twice as long, both non-resident and foreign students eventually pay the same rate. Tuition will actually be increased only $2 per unit beginning with the first summer session because of inflation. However, foreign students taking 15 units will have to pay $729 per semester, including mandatory in¬ surance for four semesters, an in¬ crease of over 100 per cent. The 100 per cent increase was not caused by the inflation, but by Assembly Bill 4289. It was introduced by Assemblyman John Thurman in Sacramento in response to a request by the director of the Foreign Student’s Office at Modesto College. Change Existing Law The intent of the director there was to change the then existing law. That law stated that each local college could charge foreign students whatever percentage of the full tuition that it wanted and pay the rest itself. However, all foreign students had to be charged the same discounted rate. The Modesto College director wanted to change the law so that 10 per cent of foreign students could receive an even lower rate, dependant on their economic status. The California State Legislature passed the bill without receiving input from community colleges. In the process of adding the new section to the existing law, the option of the local colleges to set a reduced rate for all foreign students was eliminated. This summer, if the law goes into effect, schools will only be able to exempt 10 per cent of the foreign students from paying 100 per cent tuition. Penny Pinching Legislature Ben Rude, coordinator of foreign students program, believes that the deletion of the local option by the legislature “was just a mistake.” Even so, he is not hopeful for a complete reversal of the “mistake.” He noted that the attitude of the legislature leans towards cutting costs, but he added California does not contribute to the cost of supporting foreign students in colleges and would not cut their expenses at all. He feels that if the legislature realized this fact, the law might be changed. The only corrective legislation underway is being introduced by Assemblymen William Craven and Thurman and would make currently enrolled students exempt from the new law until they finish at the junior college. Rude does not expect to see final passage before March and feels April or May is more realistic. In its effect on the foreign students, Rude believes that AB 4289 “will be disasterous for some.” Work permits for foreign students are difficult to obtain and the students are not eligible for most financial aids. He predicted that PCC will see more students from oil rich countries and fewer from other third world coun¬ tries. “We’re going to lose students,” he said. Foreign Students Concerned Foreign students expressed con¬ cerned over that possibility and the Continued on Page Six VOL. 43, NO. 1 _ PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA _ FEBRUARY 18, 1977 VA Overturns Rule On Class Enrollment By James Proctor Staff Writer The Veterans Administration has released PCC from a requirement that schools guarantee not more than 85 per cent of students enrolled in anyone course are veterans or receiving any federal financial aid. The waiver was brought mainly as a result of pressure on congressmen and senators by veterans and school of¬ ficials, nationwide. PCC president Dr. E. Howard Floyd sent a letter to the VA stressing the school was “unable to comply” with the requirements because of massive amounts of paperwork involved to make a count. The VA had given schools only 30 days from the begin¬ ning of each semester to report. The Jegislation, the Veterans Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976, contained reporting requirements designed to stop the possible misuse of federal Board Protests Alcohol License PCC president E. Howard Floyd has sent a letter of protest this January to the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) officials against the issuance of a beer and wine license at the Pizza Factory, 1515 E. Colorado Blvd. . He based the protest on ABC Code 23789 which prohibits beer and wine vending within 600 feet of school, church or public playgrounds. Dr. Floyd was not alone in filing a protest. Pasadena Police Chief Robert H. McGowan, city health officials and the Institute of Religion, at 1503 E. Colorado Blvd. filed separate letters. Dr. Floyd’s main concern is the maintenance of order and discipline on campus as well as conditions of the surrounding neighborhood. He DENTAL HYGIENE Student dental hygienists offer community services by holding an open clinic on campus and giving educational seminars to elementary school students. The program’s dental clinic, located in R511, is open throughout the semester. Students and community members may make an appointment for a check up, X- rays or fluoride treatment. believes, the availability of alcohol is detrimental to both. Linda Weisl and Herbert Mann, Pizza Factory proprietors, consider the alcohol license essential to their business survival because of slow business. “We are not going to be a beer hall. We’re not going to encourage con¬ sumption. We’re not going to sell beer or wine unless they order something to go along with it,” Mann said. “We are willing to put in any provisions the ABC wants,” said Ms. Weisl. However, she feels “college students are responsible enough not to have baby sitters.” Dr. Floyd considers the 600-feet condition most important in his desire to maintain neighborhood standards and required classroom order. “We’ll make no compromise within the 600- feet.” Both Ms. Wiesl and Mann have stated they intend to go to court if the ABC refused the license. “If we take the case to court, I’m sure we will win because it will interfere with free enterprise and livelihood.” Dr. Floyd stated he would also “take the case to court if challenged and we will have the county counsel represent us.” funds by some smaller specialty schools. The Act denied benefits to veterans enrolled in courses which already had more than 85 per cent of the students on federal financial aid. The waiver applies to schools which can certify that no more than 35 per cent of the total student enrollment consists of veterans. Schools with more than 35 per cent enrollment must continue to report to the VA. The number of veterans enrolled at PCC is much less than 35 per cent. Since the waiver applies to this semester only, the future of veterans educational benefits remains un¬ certain. According to PCC Veterans coordinator Sara La Riviere, recently returned from a national veterans conference in Washington D.C., legislation is being introduced to amend the bill. The action is due in part to the flood of mail from veterans on this issue. IF YOU ARE HURRYING — The Bookstore was not the place to be during the first week of the second semester. Lines were long and wait was the watch¬ word. Bookstore lines have now settled down and students may complete their purchases in a reasonable amount of time. Courier Photo by Jim Proctor ASB Aims for Defeat of Student Apathy Appointments Fill Remaining Board Offices By Blake Sell Managing Editor Eight students were appointed to offices normally chosen by the student body in the January general election. The selections were made by Brad Baldwin at the first meeting of the ASB Board last week. The offices were left vacant because students failed to apply for the posts before the election. Baldwin’s appointees must be ap¬ proved by the Student Senate before assuming office. Six of the appointed offices con¬ stitute the majority of the nine nor¬ mally elected members of the ASB Board. Selected to fill the Board positions are Velma McClinton for the office of Sophomore Class president; Gary Lookabaugh, Inter-Club Council president and Gregory Devereaux, Athletics president. Also chosen are Thomas Selinske, Commissioner of Finance; Herb Manning, Associated Men Students president and Deborah Green, Associated Women Students president. One Election Victory They will join Baldwin, Phillip Van Etten, Freshman Class president and Charlee Stauffer, ASB vice president on the board when approved. Miss Staffer was the only officer to win a post through an election victory. Baldwin and Van Etten ran un¬ contested in the January polling. The offices of Student Senate first and second vice-president also were not filled in the election. Baldwin appointed Moses Jones and Daniel Garcia to these posts, respectively. Baldwin emphasized to the new Board the importance of operating as a team. He pointed out that boards in the past had failed to do so an were un¬ successful in their programs. He said that if this semester’s board fails to receive student support, it may be the end of student government. Apathy New Concern Student have not seen anything done in the past, said Baldwin, and therefore are not willing to recognize student government. Apathy on campus was the only new business on the board’s agenda. Baldwin asked board members to consider ways to alleviate this problem. According to Baldwin, restoring faith of the student body in student government will be the focus of the new board. “The board is going to operate on a system of no dead weight,” Baldwin said. He said that he will ask any of¬ ficer who is not doing what is expected of him to step down. Baldwin also said he expects the board to do the same to him if he is neglecting his duties. T Building Expansion to House Innovations in Lithographic Arts Bid of $23,100 Ends Eight-Month Effort Over Sale of Model Home By Todd Axtell Staff Writer T Building is scheduled for ex¬ pansion to keep up with innovations in graphic arts. The project is to be completed by February, 1978. At a cost of $384,000, the addition to the T Building will be constructed in what is now the loading area. The building is to house new process cameras with computerized exposure controls and film processors. These machines, used extensively in in¬ dustry, are not yet available to lithography students. “We will be able to teach students how to use the equipment they will use on the job,” said William L. Jacot, print shop coordinator. Cameras and darkrooms for lithography are to be located on the bottom floor of the addition, while sign arts and silk screen laboratories will be housed on the top floor. Although containing no windows, the structure should resemble V Building, including plans for a walkway to the second floor of the neighboring building. This provides access for handicapped students to the ar- УЦЕ'ЬТ SlfcVA/TlgH chitecture classrooms on the second floor of the existing T Building. The addition is needed for “upgrading our facilities,” said Jacot. The plan calls for relocation of light tables used in the process of stripping to the area vacated by the camera department. In the spirit of improving the educational program offered at PCC, the project will instill a close relation between sign arts and lithography, according to Jacot, and form a total graphic arts program. COMING ADDITION— Construction will begin soon tor the new addition to the T Building. The ar¬ chitectural firm of Carmichael and Kemp is building the structure to house lithography and sign arts. Completion is scheduled for February, 1978. By Dana Pedersen Staff Writer Last year’s model home, currently located at the southeast end of cam¬ pus, may have finally found a per¬ manent owner or so campus officials hope. A bid of $23,100, submitted by Jack Stimson of Pasadena, has been ac¬ cepted by the Board of Trustees. Two previous buyers backed down on their bids. The deal climaxes eight months of negotiations and dealings in an effort to locate a buyer for PCC’s 22nd model home. The 23rd home is already under construction nearby. After the first bidding session on the home last June, James Dorsi of Rosemead purchased it for $24,100. Dorsi was foreman of building operations for the home and was its only bidder. He had planned to move it to a new site, but estimated final cost of moving the home rose to $70,000 and he reneged on the deal. Obstacles encountered along the way, according to Dorsi, were too much for him to handle. He said he spent six months searching for an appropriate lot to accommodate the home, but was unable to locate one. House For Sale Last month, when a second auction was held, the college district received 11 bids ranging from a low of $1000 to a high of $23,100. The $23, 100 high bid belonged to Nick Conti, of Pasadena. He, too, defaulted on his bid. Robert Burns, director of purchasing, said Conti had en¬ countered personal problems and, as a result, backed out of the deal. Following this incident, Stimson sent a letter to the Business Department of the college district, expressing his desire to acquire the house for the same price bid by Conti. The Board of Trustees drew up a rights and duties agreement, which called for Stimson to take over the responsibility of the highest bidder,” Burns said. New Plans Burns added, “according to contract terms, the home must be moved from campus grounds by March 5. Stimson plans to move it to a lot he owns in Pasadena. He also plans to remove one of the bedrooms and tack it on to the living room for use as a den.” Lome Johnson, woodshop instructor and building supervisor of the home, said the actual building costs for the home came to approximately $25,000. The final deal ended $250 less than Dorsi’s original bid, as it was offset by his forfeited $750 deposit. Loss on the construction project is approximately $1150. Well-Balanced Breakfasts Offered to Needy Students Approximately 60 openings are available in the PCC student and faculty -supported breakfast program. Through the program, a person can buy a well-balanced, nourishing breakfast for 30 cents. The breakfast consists of a five- ounce cup of orange juice, one egg, two sausages or two strips of bacon, hash brown potatoes or two hot cakes and one slice of toast, plus cold cereal and milk. Meals are available to students in need of special financial con¬ sideration, according to Phyllis Jackson, dean of student activities. The program is administered by Dean Jackson with help from Paul Swaim who works in the financial aids office. Swaim determines eligibility of students based on their need for financial assistance. The program requires that a student be certified by the financial aids office, with the certification returned to Dean Jackson. A breakfast card is then issued if space is available, Dean Jackson said. The voluntary program originated 10 years ago under the auspices of the Associate Student Body; John Eikenbery, former dean of student activities; and Gil Robinson, former chief of security. The purpose of the program is to see that students are served a well- balanced breakfast, making it easier for them to cope with the pressure of an active day on campus, according to Eikenbery. According to Dean Jackson, the program can feed approximately 100 students. It is completely supported by students and some faculty members by payroll deductions. The Vencoa Co. has made contributions in order to keep the cost down to students.