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PCC Courier, May 23, 1975
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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
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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.