PCC Courier, May 24, 1985

Parking Lots Should Theatre Arts Depicts Mr. Rogers Takes Replace ' Eye Sore' Contemporary Theme A Wondrous Trip Mirror Pools In 'Opposites Attract' Through Laker Land P9 ■ 2— pg ■ 3 pg- 4 VOL- 60, NO. 14 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA. CALIFORNIA MAY 24, 1985 Board Votes on Student Services Fees By Dan Stuart Editor-in-Chief The AS Board presented its plan for the implementation of a student service fee to the Board of Trustees as an information item last Thursday. According to stu¬ dent trustee Scott Svonkin, the proposal would create a student service fund to augment the budg¬ ets of various student programs including tutoring, typing and night escort services. The plan is de¬ signed to work much like high school ASB cards. For an outlay of $8 per semester, students would receive a special card which would provide them with discounts to certain campus events such as foot¬ ball games and plays, and would make them eligible to use services funded by the fee. The trustees were scheduled to act on the issue at last nights meeting. The results of that meet¬ ing were unavailable at press time. Case studies involving other colleges that have implemented similar programs suggest that a student service fee at PCC would generate nearly $250,000. Currently the AS Board is responsible for an annual $15,000 budget. Svonkin and Cofer are quick to point out that the student government will not be controlling the extra funds gener¬ ated by the proposed plan. The Board of Trustees felt that it would be inappropriate to take any action on this issue without knowing how the student body would react to the plan. Svonkin said, “The Board of Trustees re¬ quested that we take another survey of the students to see how the students felt. AS President Chris Cofer and I sat down and drafted the questions with AS Ad¬ viser Jennifer McKinney, Dean Ernestine Moore and Dr. John Tulley, who specializes in prepar¬ ing surveys.” Before the survey began, Svonkin said he felt optimistic about how the survey would affect the trustees. “I think its pretty obvious that if 50 percent or more of the students are in favor of it that the trustees would support it. The survey is designed to be truly representative of the student body. Because of the way people have to base their decisions when they deal with a large group like this (the student body,) you have to deal with a survey of this size,” said Svonkin. The survey results reflected Svonkin’s optimism. Of 530 stu¬ dents surveyed, 451 (85 percent) said they would like to receive a card upon registration that would give them access to campus serv¬ ices financed bythe proposed fee. A total of 454 students (86 percent) said they felt a need exists to expand campus services. When asked if they would pay the $8 fee, 248 students (47 percent) said they definately would, and another 158 (30 percent) answered “maybe.” Only 23 percent of those polled said they would not pay. Svonkin said, “I’m very happy that we were able to carry out the wishes of the Board. I made a campaign promise to the students to represent them. I feel that I have done that with this survey. Students feel they need these programs, and I plan to give the proposal my full support as it will do a lot for the students.” “I think its pretty obvious that if a large percentage of the students . . . that we survey are in favor of it, I would imagine that they (the trustees) would support it.” —Scott Svonkin, Student Trustee 3 Speakers Increase Apartheid Awareness JAZZED — A jazz ensemble helped celebrate Black Awareness address the Apartheid next Tuesday for Apartheid Awareness Week. Week by performing in the Quad last Tuesday. Several speakers will —Courier photo by Lydia Dickerson The 21 member board directs the work of the California Community College Trustees Association (CCCT), a state¬ wide organization representing the locally elected governing board members from California’s 70 public community college districts. The association’s primary functions are to help com¬ munity college trustees fulfill their roles and meet their responsibilities through workshops, seminars and publica¬ tions; and to provide legislative advocacy on behalf of the community college districts. CCCT board members are elected by the 70 local community college bound. By Joe Holman News Editor Apartheid Awareness Week will of¬ ficially begin on campus Tuesday, May 28, at noon in the Quad. Three speakers will discuss abuses and discrimination by the South African Government. Jonathon Reed, AS commissioner to the Business Department, organized the event to “increase student under¬ standing and awareness of the current situation in South Africa. The event will concentrate on the governmental policies, abuses and discrimination of its people.” “This is a very controversial and ongoing topic,” said Reed. “Organizing the event was a tremendous undertak¬ ing. It was difficult to get speakers to deal in an objective manner (without the issue of divestment), realizing that everyone has an opinion concerning American corporate investment in the region.” The speakers include Dr. E. Phillips, history professor at Cal State LA; Vusi Shangasi. spokesman for the African National Congress; and Tony Cook, administrative assistant to Con¬ gressman Ferrell. “Originally I had planned to have a panel discussion featuring individuals who favor enconomic divestment and individuals who oppose it,” said Reed. ' ' шМ Jonathon Reed “The AS Board felt that an event like that would be top controversial, result¬ ing in violence which could deteriorate our image as a learning institution. “Some members of the AS Board felt that divestment of funding is an all out need, while others felt that divestment shouldn’t be mentioned. So the AS Board remains uncommitted. The or¬ ganizing committee decided not to con¬ centrate on divestment, but it is in¬ evitable that the question will come up during the lectures,” Reed said. Each speaker will have from 15 to 20 minutes to speak. Phillips, who spoke on campus two weeks ago, will discuss the situation in South Africa with an historical veiwpoint offering sugges¬ tions to the student body and surround¬ ing community as to what they can do to improve the condition of peoples in the region. Sangasi, a former citizen of South Africa, will present personal testimony and discuss hardships incurred while a resident in South Africa. He will also describe how the current situation in the region affects the United States’ policy. Finally, Cook will present a “wrap- up” lecture which is geared for media coverage. She will attempt to aid stu¬ dents in “their awareness on the global level.” Reed, who has done much personal research on the subject, said that blacks in South Africa cannot walk on certain streets, or seek either higher education or employment. “Students should attend this event because it’s essential that they under¬ stand fully what is taking place in other parts of the world and how these events affect them as citizens,” said Reed. “Maybe this event will encourage stu¬ dents to get involved in future ac¬ tivities.” Reed pointed out that more than 50 major universities and colleges have already conducted similiar events. “It is my hope that PCC will gain more influential voice in current issues at the local, national and international level,” Reed said. Green is a member of the Pasadena Area Community College Board. He has been active with the statewide association since November, 1982. Green served as CCCT Buisness Relations. He also served on the CCCT Annual Conference Committee a number of times, serving as chariman of that committee for 1894. Dr. Richard Martin Man Arrested on Harrassment Charge By Lisa Acosta Assistant News Editor Battery charges were brought against a nonstudent last Thursday when he allegedly patted a female student on the behind. Terrence Joseph Lee was arrested on charges of battery after he angered the woman with his alleged behavior. The student immediately notified parking officer Marsha Griffin, who happened to be in the vicinity at that time. Lee was then detained and placed under citizens arrest. An ensuing investigation revealed Lee had been recently released from state prison and has a police record that includes serious felony crimes. Violating a woman in this manner is considered sexual harassment and vio¬ lates section 243.4 of the penal code. Elements of this section dictate that when a person touches an intimate part of another person while that person is unlawfully restrained, sexual battery has occurred. When asked what students can do to protect themselves against similar in¬ cidents, Director of Safety Philip Mullendore stated, “Students should report the incident to some law en¬ forcement official. It is the intent of the legislature through the new laws that people be free from sexual harassment. In some cases, the act may even be more than just a violation of a policy or rule. It may be a crime.” Lee has now violated probation and his case will be handled by the district attorney’s office. Lee must have a mandatory court appearance. Crime Beat — According to the police log, the following incidents have occured or are in progress on this campus: On Tuesday, May 14, two suspects were arrested for stealing food from the cafeteria. Michael Laron Brown and Marvin Ross, both nonstu¬ dents, have previous records of petty theft and have been charged with fel¬ ony theft. . . . Also on Tuesday, a car rolled out of it’s stall in the staff parking lot and ran into another car. ... On Thursday, May 16, a home¬ less women was arrested on campus when she was seen eating from a trash can. Dr. Richard H. Green Trustee Reelected to Statewide Board By Joe Holman News Editor Dr. Richard H. Green, a member of the board of trustees, was reelected to the California Community College Trustees Association Board of Directors. Campus Briefs Mario Machado, popular tele¬ vision host and anchorman, will serve as master of ceremonies for PCC’s 60th Anniversary Picnic scheduled for Saturday, June 1. Machado has received many ma¬ jor awards and emmy nominations during his career, including the Howard Blakeless Award and San Francisco’s Interceptor Award for best documentary. The picnic on June 1 will conclude a year of activities commemorating PCC’s 60 years of service to the community. For further informa¬ tion concerning the picnic call (818) 578-7363 or 578-7315. PCC Community Skills Center will sponsor its second annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 8 at 8 a.m. at the Rose Bowl. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Race fees are $10 for entry and a T- shirt or $5 without T-shirt. Darwin Thomas, student representative and race coordinator, is inviting Com¬ munity Skills Center students, PCC students and area residents to par¬ ticipate in this second annual race. The fundraiser will benefit the on¬ going needs of the center. Anyone interested in running should call Thomas at (818) 792-2124 for information. Student Services will host a lec¬ ture on the future in the field of Protective Services on Wednesday, May 22 at noon in D104. The speaker will be Philip Mullen¬ dore, head of security at PCC. The lecture is part of the Career Lecture Series. The Career Lecture Series began in 1978. The head of the Program is Dina Chase, assistant dean, clerk of student personnel services. The Series provides monthly speakers scheduled to inform students on campus and in the community about various career opportunities.