PCC Courier, May 23, 1975

Nature of Alcoholism Probed in Lectures By Melissa Liimlgicn Stall Writer The symptoms ot an alcoholic and Al-Anon, a family treatment for alcoholism, were discussed at the last two in a series of four evening lectures on alcoholism, on Tuesday, May 7 and IT in the 1ЧГ Circadian, the new name for the faculty dining room. The guest speakers were Otto Williman, employee assistant for Pacific Telephone, and Priscilla Cleveland, family consultant to the Alcoholism Council of Greater L.A. and the Institute of Family Relations. Williman used a series of large charts as visual aids in relating the three stages of alcoholism. In trying to convey the nature of alcoholism. Williman described it as being a progressive, physical illness which can be treated successfully. An enzyme factor in the brain and a person's chemical make-up reacts to the alcohol, impairing the individual's ability to function in a normal and acceptable manner. First Stage The first stage consists of an in¬ creased alcohol tolerance, the desire to drink when others stop, drinking before a drinking function or oc¬ casional blackouts after heavy drinking. The second stage includes lying about drinking, a behavioral change. hiding liquor, sneaking drinks, in¬ creased ipemory blackouts . and promised resolutions that fail repeat¬ edly. The person also loses his other interests, neglects food, his family and work and develops money problems. Physical deterioration and the shakes lead to the final and most ob¬ vious stage of alcoholism. Lengthy periods of drunkenness cause loss of control, impaired thinking and inability to work. Hospitalization is also common. "Alcohol is only the symptom,” says Williman. “The problem lies much deeper.” What (’an Be Done? What can be done for the alcoholic? Medical care, psychological coun¬ seling are important. Alcoholics Anonymous (АЛ) is the most successful avenue of help. It. provides emotional, physical, social," intellectual and spiritual support from lellow alcoholics who come from all walks of life. An alcoholic comes to realize that he is powerless to control his intake of alcohol and recognizes that only a power greater than himself can restore soundness of mind. Williman believes that managers in industry should be educated to identify alcoholic symptoms. The alcoholic should not be judged on those symp¬ toms, however, but on how they affect the worker's performance. An employee at Pacific Telephone is given a choice of losing his job or getting treatment for his illness. Treatment and guidance are always at hand in W illiman's office. Right Motivation 'This motivation has been very successful,” Williman commented. Not only is the alcoholic and his family benefited but also industry. It is always more expensive to replace highly trained personnel. Mrs. Cleveland presented the ap¬ proach that alcoholism is a family illness, and Al-Anon, a group program, is the most available treatment. Usually the family, called the near¬ alcoholic, focuses on the alcoholic as the problem and his treatment as the total answer. One of Al-Anon 's main purposes is to show the family members that they are not alone. This is done through the support of other near-alcoholics. Inform People Al-Anon tries to inform people what alcoholism is all about, as many families are ignorant. The family member, according to Al-Anon, should deal with his own problems and responsibilities. By releasing the blame from the alco¬ holic. he or she instigates a change reactions toward the from negative drinker. Some of the symptoms of a near¬ alcoholic are guilt, pity for the drinker and himself, denial, anxiety, rationali¬ zation, false hopes and anger. Misguided Help Mrs. Cleveland pointed out that there is always someone helping the alcoholic to drink, usually out of ignorance or love. Al-Anon meetings are geared for adults. The organization Alateen is designed for children up to 20 years old. There are over 350 weekly meetings in Southern California. 'Phis lecture series was sponsored by the PCC Office of Continuing education and coordinated by Jean B. Vandervoort. executive director of the Pasadena Council on Alcohol. REGISTRATION Registration is now in progress for suinnier and fall semester courses at PCC. The first summer session meets June 23 to August 2 and the second session is held August 4 to September 13. The lull semester begins September 15. Persons in¬ terested in applying lor admission and enrollment in the college may visit the Admissions Office, C205, or call 578-731)1. PCC CoutueSv VOL. 39, NO. 14 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA MAY 23, 1975 Everyone Invited Circle К Holds Rood Rally Tonight A road rally is slated for this evening^ and Circle K. which is sponsoring the' event, has extended an invitation for people to particiapate and test their driving skills against those of others. Registration will commence on campus in the parking lot south of the tennis courts at li p in. Registration fee is $2. Two persons are allowed per vehicle, with a fee of 25 cents lor each ad¬ ditional person The rally is not connected with any car club, and is open to all clubs as well as individuals. Anyone may par¬ ticipate. providing they have a valid driver's license. Participants w ill navigate their way through the local vicinity using rid¬ dles. trivia and innuendos to decipher the landmarks along the route. Although it will be puzzling. Rob Howell, co-chairman of the event, said it will not be impossible for the par¬ ticipants. The rally will end near school at about 10 p.m. and w ill be followed by award ceremonies. Trophies will be presented for the first two places. Those heading the rally strongly recommended that the participants bring pencils, road .map, flashlight. dictionary (for deciphering the verbal conundrums) and, perhaps most important, have a full tank of gas in their vehicle. Circle К officials added that the rally Board of Trustees Considers Faculty Salary Modifications B\ .Martha Borgerding Managing Fdifor I'he Board of Trustees responded to a Certificated employees Council КС ) proposal on faculty salaries ay 1 5 by suggesting two odilications. In the opinion of the trustees, the isting salary schedule needs to be odilied to provide a greater raise lor [idlers with few service years or ose still working on post-graduate ■grees. Smaller adjustments in lary for the succeeding steps lor uehers with more seniority and post- aduate credit was the second ggestion. The basic fringe benefit package ceived the support of the Board, eluding absorption of additional cmiums for the health and dental plans, which amount to $221.-10 lor each eligible employee. Robert Considine. Board president, acted as spokesman in conveying their opinion to CKC representatives. He urged tin1 CKC and the Board's representatives to proceed as soon as possible w ith negotiations through the meet aiid-confer process. Richard Delapine. chairman of the classified salary committee, presented tin- Classified Salary Proposal for 1975- 7(>. In it. the Classified Salary Com¬ mittee proposed an across-the-board raise of 50 cents per hour lor all classified personnel. Also requested in the proposals were service increments of two-and-a-half per cent at intervals of 7, 10 and 15 years. If accepted, these proposals would become effective July 1. PENNY, PLEASE?— OMD Queen contestant Vicki Bullock receives contributions for her brightly colored canister from Ted James, assistant professor in the Engineering and Technology Department and OMD adviser. The crowning of the Queen will be on the basis of how much money she collects by next Thursday. OMD Carnival Set for Next Weekend will accept as many entries as possible. Among participants are several surrounding high schools and colleges, including USC and Caltech. By Rat Francis Assistant City Kditor Candidates for OMD Queen are entering their second and final week of collecting monies around campus. Kach anticipates being crowned Queen of the OMI) Spring Carnival. The coronation event, booths, games and other displays are all part of the an¬ nual affair, scheduled for May 29 and 30. •Traditionally it is designed as a tun time lor all students in the days prior to finals,” according to Virgil T. James, OMD adviser. The various clubs and campus departments take part hoping to raise funds for various scholarships and operational ex¬ penses. Only four groups have applied so far for booth space at the carnival. "We do have other spaces available and hope more will participate,” said Terri Mattijetz. OMD president. Junior executives, a club sponsored through the Business Department, is planning two booths for the carnival. One will display Shaklee products, and the other will be a jewelry, blanket and flower booth. Items in each will be for sale. S*:*:*S V •> HARBESON FASHIONS— Tony Stewart models creation designed by student Ruth Phillips at a fashion show which took place Monday in Harbeson Hall. The show was part of the Black Cultural Festival which concludes tomorrow with a Cultural Dance in the Campus Center at 8 p.m. Entertainment will be by the Originators. The festival is sponsored by Pan-Afrikan Students Alliance. Students Ask For, Get Transitional Phase in New Program Called 'Nursing 4 Elective' UMPITY-BUMP-BUMP— Workers put in the new traffic bumps by le driveway running east and west of the swimming pools. The jmps were installed because drivers fail to obey speed limits .and op signs on campus. One person has been hit and several pedestri- is have had close calls in the area. Continuing to provide an effective learning environment for students, the Nursing Department has achieved success with the course. Nursing 4. It is a 20-hour per week, 10-unit course that began because students asked for a transitional phase in the nursing program. Instructors lor the course include Mrs. Ronnie Martin and Mrs. Helen 1 lelbing. According to Mrs. Holding. "Prior to this time, students had to go .where they wished to work. This way, students are more independent and on their own." "Students make requests on survey- sheets about where they wish to work.” Mrs. Martin said. "They get their first or second choice, and it usually balances out" Although the course is required for an Associate Degree in Nursing, emphasis is placed on job related experiences. "There are three reasons for students choosing their work area. They may feel weak in certain areas and w ant additional experience, or the students may be interested in another area of nursing in addition to their area ol entrance." Mrs. Holding ex¬ plained. Nursing I includes 13 hours oi lec¬ ture' and five hours in lab each week. Students are eligible for the course after completion of general education requirements, as well as completion of Nursing l . 2 and 3. "We've had the program lor three years and have been pretty suc¬ cessful." Mrs. Martin said. "The students have responded favorably and the hospitals are really hiring our students.” Nursing 4 is not offered every semester, but will possibly be offered lor the second summer session '75 and spring of 1970. TOTAL ECLIPSE TOMORROW The best lunar eclipse of this decade will he visible Saturday night. May 21. The eclipse will be total, the first seen in the United States in over three у ears. The moon w ill enter into the Fai th's shadow beginning at 9:01 p.m. (RDT). Totality occurs at 10:04 p in. and ends at 1 1 : 33. p.m. The Christian Science Club is planning a literature display. For anyone caught with a sudden gush of spring love, Spartans is sponsoring a marriage license booth. Tempting baked goods will be sold by the Adelphians. Both Spartans and Adelphians are campus service organizations. Sixteen coeds are competing for the royal title, one of whom will be crowned Queen with a court of six princesses. The coronation is planned for Friday afternoon at the carnival, with special recognition given at the banquet on Friday evening which also honors OMD tapees. Money collected by queen can¬ didates goes into a fund supporting tw'o scholarships given by OMD. Balloons will be available next w'eek. along with special displays in the Quad advertising the carnival. Space for booth games or other presentations is still available, with today the deadline for application. Forms are available to interested groups in the Campus Center. Money Awards Now Offered Applications for scholarships ranging from $50 to $500 from the Nancy Lee Wyker Scholarship Fund are now available in the Financial Aids Office located in C236. The fund was initiated in 1973 as a specific request to aid worthy college students in the will of Mrs. Wyker. Over $250,000 in cash and stocks remains in the fund. All annual in¬ terest and income is forwarded to selected sophomores carrying at least a half-time load. Candidates must demonstrate financial need along with earning a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Students interested in applying must also be enrolled in a transfer curriculum to a four-year college or university. All students who receive a scholarship from the fund may also apply for a loan from the fund for further aid at a four-year institution. Recipients of the awards will be selected by Dr. Gene Miller, director of financial aids, and two additional persons selected by the Pasadena City College Scholarship Fund Association. Mrs. Rachel Golde. assistant to Dr. Miller, said. "The Nancy Lee Wyker Scholarship Fund provides an ex¬ cellent opportunity to help and honor students now in attendance." Learn and Earn in One Semester Students may spend no longer than a semester acquiring marketable skill in insurance when Insurance 118, General Insurance Office Practice, is introduced next fall. "We're going to simulate an in¬ dependent insurance agent's office in a new model office facility," says Donald Busche, assistant chairman of PCC's Business Department. “The student will learn procedures, ter¬ minology and skills by performing various agency operations. After one semester, a student will be employable by an independent agency. The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association of Los Angeles met with the PCC Business I H'partment and requested a class be established to train students in fun¬ damental agency skills. "They came to us, so there must be a demand for employees," Busche says. There are no general skills required lor the class, although Busche says some typing ability would be helpful. "It s open to any student,” he says. "The primary aim is to give the enrolled students an employable skill after one semester.” Insurance 118 will be a four-unit class, divided into three hours of classroom work and three hours of lab experience in the simulated office. It will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday.