PCC Courier, May 20, 1983

i 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 TRIES HARDER — See Page 5 Щт, *.)A Щ | A ■ a 4 1 i 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. „ “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