Legislative Contact Program Hosts State Senator
By Keith Gustafson
Editor in Chief
Newton Russell, state senator
from the 21st District (which cov¬
ers areas from Duarte to Glen¬
dale), visited campus Friday as
part of the Legislative Contact Pro¬
gram. The new program is de¬
signed to make legislators more
aware of the community colleges
and their role in the community
Newton Russell
and hopefully provide more fund¬
ing.
“I see community colleges as
an opportunity to open doors to
students who need a second chance.
They help to provide the essential
tools for students to transfer into
four year universities,” said Sena¬
tor Russell.
The program featured a wel¬
coming ceremony in the office of
Dr. John W. Casey, superintendent-
president of the college, as well as
a luncheon held in the Board
Chambers, where Board members
and 18 representatives of the col¬
lege were able to meet with the
Senator and exchange ideas.
“We wanted to make the Sena¬
tor more aware of our wants and
needs for the college,” said Henry
P. Kirk, vice-president of the col¬
lege. “We discussed the com¬
munity college role and and the
problems we face at PCC.”
Among the list of campus
problems were the need for updat¬
ing the library and the building and
exercise complex in the Men’s
Gym.
Scott Svonkin. Student Trustee
for the college, emphasized the
need for more state funding. “Com¬
munity colleges have not been
given the funding needed to func¬
tion adequately. The fact is, com¬
munity colleges are the lowest
state funded institutions of higher
learning.”
"The UC and Cal State sys¬
tems receive more state funding
even though California Community
Colleges have 1.2 million students,
which is larger than both systems
combined,” Svonkin said.
Dr. Richard Greene, member
of the Board of Trustees, told Rus¬
sell that “community colleges
providing a product that is very
needed and we are proud of.”
Russell concluded his visit at a
reception in the Circadian room
attended by department heads and
faculty. He spoke with each person
individually to get a more in-depth
view of the college.
“It was a terrific day," said
Russell. “Although I would have
Campus Events
The Associated Student Executive
Board elected a new Coordinator of
Special Programs at its February 20
meeting. As the result of a board secret
ballot election, Viviana Velarde was
appointed to the office. The other can¬
didate pursuing the position was Jose
Rodriguez.
AS president Jim Mares was pleased
with the outcome. 'T am looking for¬
ward to working with her. Jose was
very qualified; it just worked out that
Both candidates were active at PCC
in the MEChA club. Velarde served as
both secretary and treasurer and is
current ICC representative. Rodriguez’
responsibilities included terms as both
vice-president and president of the
club. He was also a justice of the
supreme council.
Their active involvement at PCC
indicated that both contestants would
be capable of handling the job. Mares
said, however, the deciding factor was
Velarde's activities outside of school.
liked to have seen the Laser Lab or
have taken a complete tour of the
campus, I felt that I learned a lot
during the day from each depart¬
ment head.
“I also spoke with the head of
the English Department and ex¬
pressed my concern with the prob¬
lems we now face with regards to
high school graduates having to
take remedial English courses at
the community college level and
four-year university level,” Sena¬
tor Russell commented.
“I’m very pleased with Sena¬
tor Russell’s philosophical view of
the community college system,”
enthused Trustee Svonkin. “I hope
. . . other legislators . . . will share
his view . . . (and ) back their views
with financial support.”
Dr. William Goldmann is the
head of the PCC Legislative Con¬
tact Committee which invited Sen¬
ator Russell. Goldmann is cur¬
rently in Oxford, England as part of
an international exchange pro¬
gram. In his absence, Bob Wright is
heading the committee.
tutoring a youth group at La Hermosa
Church.
This impressed the board as the
coordinator's duties include working
with the Child Development Center.
"Her work with youth groups caught
my attention. I felt that it will be
extremely useful in her new position,"
said Mares.
Upon learning of her appointment,
Velarde immediately plunged into
things. “I have to begin helping with
preparations for Deaf Awareness
SETTING THE TONE — Dave Bateman addressed the first meet¬
ing of the Alliance of Street Performers Tuesday, Feb. 2. in the CC
board room. The alliance seeks to transform Old Town Pasadena into
a "community of renaissance.” —Courier photo by Alan Duignan
McKinney Leaves AS,
Takes Rio Hondo Job
WHAT A DAY! — PCC students enjoy a taste of summer after a week of rain.
— Courier photo by Dou Dean
Week. It’s going to take me a couple of
weeks to get into the swing of things.”
Sandy Tilton, AS adviser, was also
happy with the board's decision. "Vi¬
viana has commitment and drive, and
that's what we need.”
Velarde takes over the position im¬
mediately. Former coordinator Irma
Hernandez resigned Feb. 3 due to a
conflict between personal obligations
and the board's schedule.
—Jesse Santillan
Theatre In London
Anyone interested in the theater, the
British and the opportunity to travel
while earning college credit at the
same time, now have their chance to
pursue all three if they act quickly.
This spring from April 4 to 13, PCC
will present "Theater in London." For
$1380, students can travel and also earn
a unit of credit for the course in Major
Dramatists offered by the English
Dept.
The most important thing to note,
said co-instructor Pat Savoie, is that
the deadline to sign up is Monday,
March 3. Students must pay the airfare
cost of $702 as well as a $100 deposit at
that time. The balance can be paid
later.
The cost includes airfare, hotel ac¬
comodations at the Strand Palace hotel
in the center of London, trips, and
performances. Not included are
passport fees, insurance, meals other
than breakfast, or spending money.
One unit of credit for the Major Dra¬
matist course is available for a $5 fee.
The program will feature visits to
Stratford-on-Avon, London, Windsor
Castle, Salisbury and Stonehenge, plus
a total of six performances of award¬
winning shows in various theaters.
The course will be conducted by Ms.
Jane Hallinger and Patricia Savoie,
both assistant professors in the English
Dept. Any persons interested in the
program should contact either instruc¬
tor right away at 578-7371 or 578-7429 to
reserve a spot on the upcoming trip.
—Maria Montez
By Steve Alcorn
Staff Reporter
It took five years, but Jennifer
McKinney finally moved up from stu¬
dent advisor to director of students.
However, the students that she will be
directing attend Rio Hondo College.
The lady whose picture still adorns the
wall of the Campus Center resigned her
position Feb. 18. The Rio Hondo posi¬
tion ". . . was just a better offer," said
administration spokesperson Dorothy
Bavles.
McKinney’s duties have been divided
among the student activities staff.
The capable and well-liked McKin¬
ney acted as a liason between the AS,
the many clubs on campus and students
in general. She was also a driving force
behind many extracurricular activities
on campus said Alvar Kauti, dean of
student activities. These activities in¬
cluded closely working with the Tour¬
nament of Roses, aiding the Red Cross
blood drives, accomodating the Chinese
performing troop during the Olympics,
acting as operations officer for the flea
market and putting together an upcom¬
ing tax return workshop.
The post may stand empty as long as
until summer, although the dean’s of¬
fice hopes the selection process will be
completed by May.
Student Trustee Scott Svonkin, who
worked with McKinney while a mem¬
ber of the AS. remarked, “She will be
missed by everyone who interacted
with her, her students, the AS officers,
all the people that she took time out to
help, whether or not it had to do with
the AS. But most of all, she will be
missed by the many friends she will be
leaving behind.”
PCC Foundation
Appoints New Pres.
By Sr. Mary Scully
Staff Reporter
Dr. Joseph E. Abe has been elected
to a one year term as president of the
PCC Foundation for 1986. Abe succeeds
John C. Cushman.
The PCC Foundation, a non-profit
corporation, was founded in 1979 by
business and community leaders famil¬
iar with the college’s commitment to
excellence in order to raise money for
the institution. It exists to increase
community awareness.
The Foundation has three major
goals: to insure the continued ex¬
cellence which characterizes PCC; to
provide financial support beyond the
available present funding; and to set an
agenda for college development re¬
sponsive to community needs.
In the past six years, the Foundation
has raised over $1,000,000 for PCC. Last
year, under the leadership of campaign
chairman Dick Ratliff and Cushman,
the group was able to raise more than
twice its original $60,000 goal. Ratliff, a
local businessman, felt that the re¬
sponse was “a tremendous acknowl¬
edgement of the community’s spirit
and involvement.”
However, Cushman believes that
“we have only scratched the surface of
support for PCC. We can look forward
to increasing success in the future.”
Nineteen academic and professional
departments received designated gifts.
In addition, the Foundation distributed
funds to the Circadian remodeling,
development expenses, educational en¬
richment, faculty mini-grants and the
Great Teacher Seminar,
For the 1986 campaign, Dr. Abe
intends to emphasize the necessity of
long range planning. He said that the
Foundation is a relatively new or¬
ganization and is still growing. Several
new committees will be organized to
assist the college in future campus
improvements and to broaden the cur¬
rent endowment program. The annual
fund-raising drive has been set at
$150,000. “It is a very realistic and
achievable goal,” Abe said.
Abe, a PCC alumnus, is past presi¬
dent of the San Gabriel Dental Society
and a local dentist since 1968. He also
serves as dental consultant for the L.A.
County Head Start Program, an or¬
ganization which administers
$27,000,000 annually.
Everett McDonough, vice president
of Security Pacific bank, has been
named chairman of the upcoming fund¬
raising effort. He indicated that the
theme for this year's campaign is
"Partnerships for Excellence.” The
theme was chosen because it stresses
the interdependence that has developed
between the college and the community
since PCC’s beginnings in 1924, and the
excellence that has characterized PCC
programs throughout the years.
Fine Young Cannibals
Will Open With 'Magic'
Spring Concert Series
— pg. 3 —
Lancers Host First
Round Play-off Game
Despite Big Loss
pg- 4 —
2 Arrested in Book Buyback Scam
Two PCC students were arrested on campus Jan. 23 and then booked
at the Pasadena Police Department, facing $5,000 bail. Charges included
five counts of petty theft as well as two felony counts of burglary and
presenting false information.
Evidence indicates that four separate thefts occurred in the PCC
Library on Jan. 21 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and one other theft
occurred on Jan 23.
The suspects allegedly entered the library on five separate occasions
on Jan. 21 and 23, stole books that were left unattended on tables and
proceeded to sell these books back to the bookstore in return for cash.
“These types of thefts occur during semester finals when students
are allowed to sell books back to the bookstore. The thefts are happening
because students carelessly leave their belongings unattended,” said
Campus Investigator Ralph Evans.
Five counts of petty theft have been brought against suspect number
one. Charges of commercial burglary, Penal Code 459, and presenting
false information to a public board or officer, Penal Code 72, were
brought against the second suspect. The presentation of false information
allegedly occurred when the suspect signed vouchers stating the books
were his property in order to receive money for them. Charges have
subsequently been reduced to misdemeanor theft charges for both
suspects.
The two have been identified as Orlando Romero and Jason Love.
They have been arraigned in the Pasadena Municipal Court. Pre-trial
hearings for the two are set for early April.
Close cooperation between the Campus Safety office and the PCC
bookstore led to apprehension of the suspects. Stolen book reports are
forwarded to the bookstore so that personnel there can watch for them.
During book buyback, students must present photo IDs and class printouts
and compare them with the voucher stamps the bookstore makes at the
time of purchase. This procedure is responsible for the apprehension of
several students each semester said Albert DePonte, bookstore manager.
“The unfortunate thing is that even though recovery is eventually
made to the student, these thefts usually occur during finals, when the
student desperately needs the text,” said Chief Phil Mullendore.
“Students should be ever mindful of their property, making sure it
doesn’t get stolen. We will make every attempt to arrest and prosecute
those that do steal,” said Mullendore.
PCC
COURIER
ONE ACT PLAYS
HARBESON HALL
MARCH 3, 4, 5
VOL. 62. NO. 2
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 28, 1986
