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Grimaldi Elected Student Trustee
Defeats Enriquez-Marquez by 246 Votes
By Sharon Ching
News Editor
Darryl Grimaldi was elected as the new student
trustee . Grimaldi won 67 percent to
33 percent (475 to 229 votes) over Martin A.C.
Enriquez-Marquez. More than 700 voters turned
out at the polls this year, more than doubling last
year’s 284.
Besides his experience for the job and service
hours that were put in, Grimaldi attributed his
victory to a “well organized campaign.” He also
believed that the endorsement of AS government
and the aid of former student trustee Learned
Jeremiah Hand, “helped quite a great deal.”
Presently, the student trustee’s job is to act as
a liaison between the students and Board of
Trustees. He cannot vote, make or second mo¬
tions, or attend executive session.
However, there is a bill before the state
legislature requesting these powers for student
trustees. “Basically it’s a lobbying positon,” said
Grimaldi. The Board has little direct contact with
the students, so the student trustee’s job is to
voice the student’s opinion, said Grimaldi.
To get an idea of the primary areas to focus on
next year, Grimaldi said he would like to take a
survey among the students to find out what their
major concerns are.
“The areas which the students perceive are the
most important.” He believes this survey will
help him set priorities and get more things
accomplished. At this point, Grimaldi feels the
students’ main concern is “fighting against the
implementation of tuition.”
Even though he anticipates a lot of student
input, Grimaldi also has certain areas he hopes to
concentrate on. One of these is improving the
student parking situation. Because the school lots
cannot be expanded, Grimaldi said he would like
to work with the city official’s parking committee
and try to extend the hour limits around the
campus.
Another area Grimaldi would like to work on is
vandalism. “There’s an extensive amount of
vandalism that occurs at this school.” Grimaldi
said he would like to set up some type of student
volunteer security force. “Security can’t be eve¬
rywhere all the time. I think students could
reduce vandalism, which would be a way to
reduce the deficit.”
In addition, Grimaldi is currently working on a
proposal to help with the $3.8 million shortfall,
which he plans to submit to the Board. In an
attempt to resolve the budget problem, he be¬
lieves “long-term cost cutting measures, as well
as fund raising” will help immensely.
“If you can cut costs over a long-term period,
it’s just the same as raising revenue,” said
Grimaldi. One long-term goal is an “energy
saving program.” He would like to install new
sodium gas lamps when the old lights burn out.
These lamps which provide the same amount of
light, supposedly use 40 percent less wattage than
the present ones. By installing these lamps,
Grimaldi believes costs will be cut, thus saving
teachers.
Grimaldi says the Student Foundation Associa¬
tion will definitely continue. As next year’s
chairman, Grimaldi plans to make the Foundation
more of an organizational structure. “I’d like to
develop a way to generate revenue all year.” He
also said he’d like to see more students involved
and committed.
Grimaldi intends to work closely with both the
faculty and AS government. “I have a good
relationship with a lot of the faculty and depart¬
ment chairpersons. I have also worked well with
AS before,” said Grimaldi.
By attending AS and other campus meetings,
Grimaldi believes he will gain a “broader per¬
spectives” of students’ concerns. “I think this is
one of the things I can do to improve communica¬
tions. We have to work together to be effective,”
said Grimaldi.
This year, the student trustee was not provided
with a funding category from the Board of
Trustees or AS government. Grimaldi hopes to
have a separate budget next year. He feels that
the money, which is used primarily for attending
conventions and seminars, is a worthwhile expen¬
diture.
“The student trustee has to be informed. He
needs to have the current information on all the
different issues,” Grimaldi said.
Grimaldi seemed confident that he could handle
his responsibilites of next year. He currently
serves as AS business commissioner, executive
director of the Student Foundation Association, a
member of the student curricular committee and
the curriculum instruction committee.
In addition, this 4.0 GPA student works 30 hours
a week and has managed to make the Dean’s
Honor List two semesters.
Although not certain what four-year institution
he wants to attend, Grimaldi would like to major
in business administration after graduating from
PCC.
Grimaldi believes he can do a good job and get
a lot accomplished. He concluded, “I think we'll
have a good year next year.”
Darryl Grimaldi
PCC
COURIER
BOSTIC ALWAYS
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VOL. 55. NO. 13
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 20. 1983
HONORED — Outgoing Student Trustee Jeremiah Hand receives plaque
honoring him as the fifth student representative to the Board by Board
President Dr. Gary B. Adams. — Courier photo by Bill Buhs
Trustee Says Term Was
By Miran Rabadi
Staff Writer
Learned Jeremiah Hand’s term as student trustee
is over. He was presented with a plaque, honoring
him as the fifth trustee of the college, by Dr. Gary
Adams, president of the Board of Trustees.
Looking over the past year, Hand said, “It was one
of the best learning experiences I ever had . . .
frustrating but worthwhile.”
“Jeremiah is a young man with considerable
potential for the future. He is very hard working, and
deserves to be proud of his accomplishments as
student trustee this past year,” said Dr. Henry P.
Kirk, vice president of student personnel services.
A student trustee’s job is to relate the students’
perspective to the Board. “He is typically a person
who walks around campus five days a week. He takes
classes, talks to students and staff members and goes
to the Board meetings. In essence the student trustee
has one of the best views of the college, and that puts
him at an advantage,” said Hand.
When first elected, Hand said he did not have any
set goals. “As my term of office progressed, I was
able to see more, my horizons were broadened as to
what the college did and what could be done. That is
when I started to set goals.” The most important of
which being the Student Foundation Association.
Hand is the founder and chairman of the Student
Foundation. “We ran into some difficulties, but we
did raise money for the school and the year is not over
yet,” said Hand. The process in which the Foundation
was started is on record, “so the same mistakes will
not be repeated next year,” according to Hand.
One of the greatest difficulties for Hand, during his
term, was he didn’t have a budget. “I had no money
to spend. I wasn’t able to work because of the time
consuming activities a student trustee is involved
in,” said Hand. Due to financial difficulties Hand
considered quitting earlier in the year.
Not being a voting member and not having the
ability to make and second motions was another
difficulty in a political sense, according to Hand.
When asked if students were voicing their opinions
and suggestions to him, Hand said he got a plethora of
student input.
The question arises whether a student trustee is
elected to represent students’ views or to voice his
own. Hand replied by giving an example of when he
went along with the students’ wishes even when he
believed differently. It was when the issue of raising
general education requirements was in progress.
Hand was for it, he believed it would be beneficial for
students in the long run, but because a large number
of students opposed it, he presented the Board with
the students’ standpoint.
“Having Jeremiah on the Board is a constant
reminder that we have students to consider. Most
trustees have a very positive impression of our
Worthwhile
student trustee,” said Kirk.
Hand participates in many activities on campus
including: Chief Justice of the Supreme Council, a
member of a number of committees such as, the
presidential selection, advisory, commencement
speaker selection and the strategic planning task
force. Hand is also the co-author of the PCC Constitu¬
tion. He still found time to make the Dean’s Honor
List.
“Just because I’m out of office, it does not mean
I’m going to drift out of sight. In fact now I’ll be more
active because I have the time to do it. Time is the
biggest handicap for a student trustee,” said Hand.
Hand’s advice for the new trustee, Darryl
Grimaldi, is “to never be ashamed to say I don’t
know. Make your decisions based on facts and then
back it up with all you know. Remember your
mistakes and learn by them.”
“We have been very fortunate in having very
responsible student trustees in the past. They will go
far because they have done and learned a lot. My
overall evaluation of Jeremiah is that he did an
excellent job. He is conscientous, diligent and con¬
cerned for the students,” said Kirk.
At age 24, Hand’s future plans include attending
Amherst College where he’ll major in English and
minor in international relations. His career
endeavors are law or teaching at a community
college level.
Both Propose Funds , No Tuition
CC Fund Bills Before Legislature
By Denni Young
Staff Writer
Senate bill 851 and Assembly bill 150, two bills concerned
with community college funding, are before the California
State Legislator.
SB 851 provides a $12.7 million increase in state support to
community colleges for the 1983-84 fiscal year. It also calls
for a 6 percent cost of living increase.
The bill was authored by state Senator William Alquist and
has the support of all 70 community college districts.
According to California Teachers Association
(СТА)
director Edward C. Ortell, Governor George Deukmejian
insists tuition be part of the bill while others are opposed.
“The community colleges could be caught in the cross fire
and get no significant funding bill,” said Ortell.
“Community colleges have always helped people of all
ages. If tuition is chaired it would create a barrier between
these people and an higher education,” said
СТА
chief
negotiator Gary L. Wood.
AB 150 calls for a seven percent cost of living increase if
the college maintains the same number of full-time instruc¬
tors as in the 1983-84 fiscal year.
The bill is by Assemblyman Bob Campbell. It was
introduced by the Assembly Democrats in consultation with
representatives of the Faculty Association of California
Community College and California Postsecondary Education
Commission.
“These bills to support education are proof that the
assembly has finally awoken to the fact that education needs
more support,” said counselor Ernest F. Neuman. He feels
that both bills meet the same need, “just that they are
introduced by different branches of the legislator.”
Govenor Deukmejian opposed funding any bill by increas¬
ing state taxes. He proposed tightening loop hole in tax laws,
imposing a five cent tax on tobacco and increasing wine and
liquor taxes.
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“Tuition for this semester is a dead issue, but they
(legislators) can change their minds,” said Neuman.
“I am not terribly encouraged by the posture of the
legislators and their understanding of the community col¬
leges,” said Neuman.
All 107 California community colleges representatives will
meet in May of next year to discuss way of solving next
year’s financial problems.
Forensics Lose In PSCFA Final
SUMMER REFLECTIONS — Student relaxes beside mirror pools on an unusually warm May afternoon.
Stolen Painting
Witness Sought
“We have good leads, but can’t announce anything yet,”
said Gary Saladin, investigator for campus security, in
regards to the theft of the $20,000 Bill Cosby portrait earlier
this month.
WE-TIP has joined in the search for the stolen portrait,
said Saladin. The reward for information for the safe return
of Stan Watt’s painting “is up to $1,000,” said Saladin.
Saladin also said that a suspect and a witness has been
tentatively identified. The suspect is believed to be a tall,
heavy set black male and the witness a tall, slender white
male with short wavy brown hair.
“The suspect was seen talking to the art student (the
witness) at the time, near the southwest corner of the R
building,” said Saladin.
Saladin said that he would like to talk the witness as soon
as possible. Those with information regarding the stolen
portrait should call the Pasadena Police Department at
577-4511 or campus security at 578-7111 or 578-7484.
— John Pierce
The PCC forensics team competed in their final competi¬
tion of the year at Rio Hondo College last weekend at the
Pacific Southcoast Forensics Association tournament
(PSCFA).
The Lancers competed against 17 state universities and 10
community colleges including Cal State Long Beach, La
Verne University, Cal State Northridge, Whittier College,
San Diego State, UC Irvine and Biola University.
“This is the final sanctioned PSCFA and we were
outstanding,” said forensics coach Anthony Georgilas.
The team missed winning third place by half a point. Cal
Poly Pomona got first place, Cerritos placed second and Cal
Poly San Luis Obispo ranked third.
In the Split Reader’s Theater event, Mei Chinzi won first
place in “Perspectives,” Diana Gomez placed second in
“The View” and Martha Willey took third place in “A Look
At.”
Winners of the Radio competition were Brad Herding who
took first and received a “superior” mention from all three
judges. Margie Gear and William Tate each received a
superior certificate, and they both had perfect scores up
until the final round.
In addition to the awards the team received “excellent
certificates” for scoring higher than their opponents were
also won. The recipients were Darlene Willis in oral
interpertation, Gear in draw impromptu, Tate in draw
impromptu and sales, Willey in impromptu and oral in-
trepertation, Robert Kaplan in expository speaking, Gomez
and Chinzi in extemperanous oral intrepertation. In Radio,
Robert Willed, Rachel Torres, Brad Herding and Lewis
each received a certificate.
In the Lincoln-Douglas Debate, David Leatherberry took
third place and he also received a superior certificate. He
won all four rounds for this event. The team of Richard
Weinberg and James Mares competed in the Ceda debate
competition.
Gear received a $250 award for winning third place in the
Women’s Christian Temperamce^nion competition.
“This is one of the most outstanding and competitive
teams we’ve ever had. Wd have, competed in all national,
state and local tournaments^” said Georgilas.
This year’s forensics team consists of 60 active members.
“The basis for all forensics is the ability to communicate
and make ideas, this is what Our students do so well,” said
Georgilas.
Members of the team are being recruited by four-year
universities such as USC, UCLA, Cal State Northridge,
University of Arizona, UC Irvine and both Cal Poly’s.
The team is under the direction of Joe Probst and coaches
Laurance Kulp, Dr. Patrick Brown, Carol Norheim, Crystal
Watson and Georgilas.
—Miran Rabadi