PCC Courier, October 01, 1982

VOL 54, NO, 6 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 1, 1982 KPCC-FM Transmitter Reproposed By Lauren Leidig Arts Editor Discussion to place the KPCC trans¬ mitter on top of Mount Wilson has begun again. Superintendent-President Dr. Richard S. Meyers said he would bring up the subject an a plan to solicit funds for the move at the next Board of Trustees meeting Oct. 7. The Board must approve any outside fund raising activities. Last December and spring the trans¬ mitter question was considered by the Board. At that time a $67,000 federal facilities grant, secured by Dr. John F. Gregory, professor and general man¬ ager of KPCC. became available. The grant required the college to provide matching monies totalling $22,000. Due to budget cutbacks, these funds fell through and the grant was lost. Also, other questions involving certain areas being shadowed within the proposed tranmitter's signal, hidden costs and the issue of KPCC not benefitting the college's instruction program were raised. "There always was interest in hav¬ ing the transmitter up on Mount Wilson,” said Meyers. He believes, however, that the availability of dis¬ trict funding will worsen this coming year and will probably be even worse next year for anything connected with the college. He feels further that "if we wait until the disaster hits we’re going to get nothing accomplished.” “If we are ever going to get the transmitter up on Mount Wilson, if we are ever going to get an expansion of the radio station, my feeling is it should be done right now before the budget crisis hits,” Meyers said. “We should spend all the energy we have in de¬ veloping outside sources of funding, get them in place and get the station protected before further cuts come along from the district,” he said. “I want this fall semester to be the really solid one where we can build the support we need to build in the com¬ munity to get this station moved.” All the money for the move must come from outside PCC from sources such as individuals, foundations and corporations. Estimated costs include $25,000 to transport KPCC's existing transmitter or $65,000 to $75,000 to purchase a new automatic switching transmitter. In the latter situation, the current transmitter would serve as a back-up. Two new small dish antennas are also planned to send signals be¬ tween the mountain and the college. A larger audience and thus a larger base in which to acquire money through community fund raising drives offer two advantages to the move. KPCC's average weekly audience would jump from 23,000 currently to a possible 90,000. Advertisers are attracted to stations with wider ranges and greater numbers of listeners. All of these sources of income could contribute to the school's budget. KPCC now broadcasts 161 hours a week at 3.500 watts. On Mount Wilson, the station would only output at 700 watts, but due to the increased height would sound similar to KUTE-FM in volume. KPCC would continue to air traditional jazz, the classics and LARIS programs. "Rock and roll can be done by other stations," said Gregory. "We want to push back the frontiers of ignorance and develop well rounded students,” he claims. The station would also continue its award-winning news service. Meyers says he will give the trans¬ mitter project high priority in his time schedule. He says he is willing to go out personally into the community to work for the station. "I would like to partici¬ pate in the fund raising, because I think I can be successful with it." he said. Gregory and John S. Madden, vice president for adminstrative services, are presently forming a plan to present to the Board for approaching the pub¬ lic. Meyers specific part within the plan is as yet undefined. Of course, the plan possesses little value without the Board's approval. "I've talked to individual board mem¬ bers and they are supportive,” the president said. If the administration receives an okay, they will begin the contribution campaign quickly. “We would like to secure all the funds by December," Meyers said. Once the amount was received the process would move as soon as possible. "We would be talking to an engineer and an architect about what we have to do to get everything up there,” he said. Meyers appears enthusiastic about the whole project. He hopes the radio station will be able to grow and even join with commercial stations on cer¬ tain broadcasts. "I would like to see KPCC provide the simulcast with KCET television on their concert series," he said. Gregory claimed the “shadow areas” such as Sierra Madre. Altadena and La Canada can be covered via cable hook-up. Also he said KPCC could function as a national paging system through the national public radio network. This electric telegram type service would bring in additional rev¬ enues. Most of all, Gregory and Meyers feel the transmitter move would help KPCC to serve the community and the college better and would open up opportunities in the future. TUNING IN — Student Dorothy Daniel checks the transmitter controls in the KPCC engineering room. —Courier photo by Barrett Stinson PRACTICE, PRACTICE — The Lancer Band, under the direction of Bob Evenden. is working hard to redevelop a reputation by practicing diligently and by Obtaining new uniforms. —Courier photo by Rob D. Marching Band Again Leads Rose Parade By Stephen Williams Feature Editor Two years ago the PCC marching band didn't come down Colorado Boulevard at the beginning of the Rose Parade, but instead lagged along in the middle. Just not good enough to repre¬ sent the Tournament of Roses in front of the world. Now with the guidenee of marching band director Bob Evenden, on his second year on the job, the band marched it's way back to the front. There was a time when we had very good bands, back in the early 70's, said Evenden. Then the program started to deteriorate. No one knows exactly why, but it shrunk in size a great deal. "We're working hard to redevelop a reputation, but that takes time," Even¬ den said. "Just think, the University of Michigan band, famous for their drills, took 40 years to reach where they are now, under William D. Revelli.” Michigan happens to be where Even¬ den spent his college years. He led the Michigan Wolverine band in the Rose Parade as a twirler in 1972, falling in love with Southern California. “I remember the snow capped moun¬ tains looking down over Pasadena that morning. It rained the night before." It's a challenge to bring the band into a new era, Evenden said. Recruiting can be tough since many high school musicians do not want to continue with a marching band. “Most community colleges don't have bands. Bakersfield, El Camino, L.A. Valley, L.A. Pierce and Pasadena are the only schools I can think of with bands. Before 1954, re¬ cruitment was not a problem, because Pasadena High School was part of the college,” he said. Only 30 uniformed Lancer musicians with 40 pep squaders represent the school. By New Year's Day the band grows to over 100 members as local high school students join to make the six mile marathon in front of the world. It must be large to fulfill size require¬ ments for the Rose Parade. “That allows me to see the best local high school musicians in action," Even¬ den said, “Practices start in November and go through December. “Saturday, Oct. 9, we show off our new uniforms at the game. To help pay for them, sew-on rose patches will be sold for $15 each.” Cerra Discusses Efficiency Report Study Makes Several Suggestions By Gail Fostrey Copy Editor The Carvel report, a study com¬ missioned by the Board of Trustees last year, was discussed by Steven A. Cerra, vice president for instruction, at a meeting held Tuesday in the Forum. The $30,000 study, done by Fred and Joan Carvel, private efficiency consul¬ tants, reviewed 115 active credit pro¬ grams between Spring 1980 and Fall 1982 that covered the following six areas: 1. Taxonomy of Programs (TOPS), a cross section of courses that make up college programs. 2. Weekly Student Contact Hours (WSCH). 3. WSCH Full time Equivalent— approximately 15 teaching hours. 4. Retention Rates. 5. Passing Grad'-s, as in pass/failure. 6. Assigned instruction costs, such as faculty salaries supplies, travel ex¬ penses and staff costs. After studying the results of their research, the Carvel team made sev¬ eral observations and suggestions such as a lack of lab equipment in the foreign language department, which has been installed. The music depart¬ ment was also mentioned, having 93 courses, many with low enrollment. A recommendation was made that 14 classes be deleted, but no action has been taken at this time. Cerra emphasized to the faculty it would be wrong to assume that low class enrollemtn or high cost of instruc¬ tion would be the criteria for the cutting of any classes. The value of the course would be of great consideration in the evaluation of programs. Cerra urged the faculty to actively participate and lend their academic talents in the up-coming diversified meetings, which will be held over a two week period and include approximately 30 faculty and administrative personel. A non-certified recorder has been ap¬ proved so that none of the participating memebers be distracted from the main prupose of the gathering. These diversified meetings will be chaired by Cerra. who will outline a lerger view of college operations and throw out provocative ideas for reac¬ tions. Hopefully from these reactions be able to establish program priorities for "what goes and what stays." He stated that PCC is a $40 million public entity and believes it is essential for the faculty to have a major portion of the input into these important de¬ cisions. PCC was informed last year by the Board of Governors of California Com¬ munity Colleges that $580,000 would be slashed from their allotment for the 1982-1983 term. “With the political and economic climate that exists now, no one will even venture to guess whether or not new cutbacks are forthcoming," Cerra said. Cerra explained the Carvel study was launched as a direct result of these circumstances and will have an enormous impact on the entire PCC campus as deletion of classes, elimina¬ tion of faculty and administrative posi¬ tions may be required in order to operate within the prescribed budget. 'Advisory Council' To Guide Campus Future Thirteen senior staff and faculty members will make up a "Senior Advisory Council" to help "determine future directions for the college," said Superintendent-President Dr. Richard S. Meyers. Meyers announced the formation of the council during a speech to the faculty last week. As part of a 12 point program to “try out new ideas of leadership, "Meyers said he wished to take advantage of the “combined wisdom of 455 years of service" the members would offer. The group, made up of staff and faculty members with the most sen¬ iority, include Gordon Adams, Bo Beauchamp, Cleon Butz, Norm Jus- ter. Steve Reichert, Dorothy Rey¬ nolds, Zell Rust. Dave Schnabel. Herb Sheppard, John Snyder, Sam Saghomonian. Harold White and Frank Ziol. Social science department chair¬ man Dr. John Snyder, a college dis¬ trict employee for 33 years, said the group "agreed to meet" as an ad¬ visory council and will discuss any “idea that will be presented to us." Meyers said the group will consider a wide range of topics from "changes in technology" to "student problems." In his speech, Meyers said PCC is "unique in that it has many members with senior service" and he wished to take advantage of the knowledge o. "people who know this institution best." . Counselor Bo Beauchamp, the group's member with the most sen¬ iority, has been a district employee since 1946. . A new advisory group which takes advantage of the depth of knowledge of a select group of faculty and department chairmen. " —Dr Richard S Meyers John Snyder UNPREDICTABLE — Storm clouds hovering over the nearby mountains threaten the Southland with an early winter. News Briefs Class Drops Today is the last day to drop a class without having it placed on the records. Classes dropped after today will be recorded as "Withdrawn." Constitution Vote Voting begins Thursday for the proposed student government constitu¬ tion. The new constitution would eliminate several positions including the Student Senate and class presi¬ dents. Copies of the document are posted throughout the campus. Voter Registration Monday is the last day to register to vote for November elections. Re-regis¬ tration is mandatory after any change of address or if one wishes to change names or party affiliations. Registra¬ tion forms are available in the Campus Center and at any city hall, fire station, post office or public library. Education Hearing The California Legislature subcom- mitee on postsecondary education will hold a hearing on minority students studying for math and science related carrers October 11 at the California Museum of Science and Industry. The hearing begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Muses Room. The museum is located at 700 State Drive, Exposition Park. Los Angeles. Honors at Entrance October 22 is the last day to complete an Honors at Entrance application. The scholarship is available to first-time students graduating from a U.S. high school last semester and whose GPA was 3.5 or higher. A transcript from the applicant’s high school must also be sent by that date. Applications are available at the records office. Adult Re-entry An adult re-entry program will meet for the first time Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in C309. The program is geared to all new and re-entering adults and displaced homemakers and will discuss pertinent topics. Time Management Seminar Time and life management will be discussed Oct. 5 in D305 at noon. The lecture is the first of series of study skills seminar sponsored by the Learn¬ ing Assistance Center.