INDEPENDENT RUNS— Mike Tilton
presented himself as a write-in candidate for
AS president at a press conference Monday.
— Courier photo by Mike Luna
THINKING AHEAD— Angie Parker, AS vice presidential candidate, supports
the views of Chris Cofer who is vying for presidency. Theirrr ticket proposes a
$7 million structure to alleviate parking problems.
— Courier photo by John Vaughn
VYING PAIR— Angela Toft and Mike Mehterian head the "students for
educational excellence" ticket in the AS race. Their platform includes student
benefit programs, opinion surveys and increased campus safety.
— Courier photo by John Vaughn
PCC
COURIER
Campus Parking Tips;
Citations Avoidable
See story pg. 4
VOL. 59, NO. 3
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 5. 1984
Candidates Contend for AS Positions
By Gabrielle Meindl
Staff Writer
All three AS presidential canadidates agreed
the parking situation was the first priority of
the future executive board. However, each
offered different solutions to the problem,
Monday during a press conference held for
students vying for AS Board positions.
Other campus issues addressed were tuition,
state representation and student morale. Jen¬
nifer McKinney, student activities advisor,
monitored the conference. Each candidate is
alloted a $50 budget. Elections will be held on
campus Oct. 10 and 11 in the quad.
Angela Toft, Chris Cofer and Mike Tilton are
running for president. Toft heads a complete
ticket titled “the students for educational ex¬
cellence.” Cofer’s ticket is not named and
incomplete. Tilton is running as a write-in
candidate.
Cofer proposed a “permanent” solution to
the parking problem, suggesting a $7 million
two level parking structure be built on Hill
Street campus lots. “Financing may be a
problem,” said Cofer, and suggested several
ways that funds could be raised. Cofer’s ideas
included a 20 year bond issue, $100 per plate
fundraising dinners, and donations from the
alumni association. Cofer added, “the state
might be willing to will kick in some money to
help.”
The repayment rate of the proposed bond
issue would be $69,280 pep month, Cofer said.
Toft’s ticket members plan to work with the
city and local merchants to revise the street
parking restrictions to resolve the parking
problem. They also proposed an on campus
“commuter computer car pool system” that
would match up students from the same area
with others who have similar schedules. Mike
Mehterian, executive vice presidential can¬
didate on the Toft ticket, said he doesn’t find it
necessary to spend millions in order to resolve
the parking problem.
Another Toft proposal is to run the AS
government more efficiently and to reinvest the
money saved in student benefit programs. “We
are going to take the excess that now exists in
the AS budget and put it to work for the students
in the form of book credits and scholarships,”
Mehterian said.
Cofer also said he plans to work toward
keeping some of the $50 tuition fee on campus,
rather than having “most of it go to the
bureaucratic process in Sacramento.” Cofer
said he feels that keeping those funds on
campus would give PCC more fincancial inde¬
pendence. He said it would eliminate the need
for the bookstore and the cafeteria to make a
profit.
In addition, Cofer proposed intramural sports
programs and concerts to spark student partici¬
pation.
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Mehterian also said the Toft ticket plans to
“forfeit their salary checks totaling about $
3,200,” in the interest of the student body. And
through semesterly opinion surveys, he hopes to
gain accurate reading of student body needs.
“We are not going to be like past administra¬
tions. Whereas, ‘we will do pretty much our
own thing and to hell with the students.’ No, we
plan on working with the students. Because,
after all, we are their representatives,” said
Mehterian.
Mehterian said they also plan to form a
volunteer student escort service to increase
night security and, through the Campus Beau¬
tification Committee, plan to obtain additional
lighting funding.
After the two tickets responded that there is
no current legislation of interest to the student
body, Tilton pointed out that the state lottery
initiative is legislation that is before the voters
now and it could effect PCC.
Tilton endorsed the lottery, because “34
percent of the money will go for education.”
Craig Boyd announced his withdrawal from
the presidential candidacy and Joseph Serrato,
student trustee, said he would remain neutral
throughout the campaign, even though Cofer
announced previously Serrato had endorsed his
candidacy.
Students Give Their Opinions of AS Campaign Issues
Faculty Discusses Problems;
Linda Ramirez
"I haven't been approached by
any candidates or informed on
issues in order to make a de¬
cision."
Shelley Miller
"I don't even know any of them.
I don’t know who’s running."
Food Service and Parking
By Lorene Rosen
News Editor
A group of complaints at Monday’s
Faculty Senate meeting, indicated dis¬
satisfaction with current parking regu¬
lations. Erroneous citations, late fees
and redress procedures were among
problems discussed. The consensus
was to invite Philip Mullendore, direc¬
tor of college safety, to the next meet¬
ing for an exchange of views and
information.
Food Service Lacking
Unsatisfactory experiences with the
Campus Cuisine food trucks prompted
numerous questions. Less efficient
service, poor selection, high prices and
unseemly appearance were discussed.
The senate agreed to send a letter to
Alvar Kauti, dean of student activites,
who handled negotiations with con¬
cessionaires. They are requesting, his
assessment of the matter.
Campus Conditions Cited
During the meeting, Dr. John Casey,
superintendent-president, spoke in¬
formally to the group. “Our campus
doesn’t look like it should outside or
inside,” he said.
Casey reported seeing an overflow¬
ing trash can about 3:30 p.m. that was
not scheduled to be dumped until 10
p.m. We can’t tolerate this if we want
our school to look good, Casey said.
Copies were circulated of a proposed
facilities and maintenance survey to
obtain faculty evaluations of campus
upkeep and repair, To eliminate dupli¬
cation of effort, the senate decided to
incorporate its survey with those of the
accreditation committee.
The college must be accreditated
every 10 years. Nine committees re¬
search and write reports, appraising
every phase of the college’s programs,
staff, facilities and services. A state
team will visit PCC in November, 1985
to evaluate and recommend changes if
needed.
Michael A. Finkenbinder, social sci¬
ence associate professor, is the ac¬
creditation liaison officer and is cur¬
rently organizing the nine committees.
The Courier conducted a random poll and asked students,
“What do you think about the top issues of this year’s ASB
elections?”
John Breidenthal
"I have no opinion. I really don't
know."
Anthony Dawahare
"I haven't even been following
them.”
Karen Wallace
"I'm voting for Chris Cofer be¬
cause he's very competent. I
think he will get better parking
facilities for the students."
Jean Coleman
"I was on the student body in my
senior year. I have seen all the
posters but that's all. I don't
know any of the people who are
running. They don't introduce
themselves or explain their is¬
sues."
— News Briefs —
Homecoming Queen
Candidate screening will begin
Tuesday, Oct. 16 between 1 p.m. and 4
p.m. in the AS board room at the
campus center. Applications for par¬
ticipation may be picked up at the
student activities center and must be
returned there by 1 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 12.
Applicants must be students with a
minimum of 10 units and maintain a
2.0 GPA without any academic,
progress or discipline prohibitions.
Appearance, personality, poise,
verbal expression and smile are the
criteria contestants will be judged on.
Twelve finalists will be selected at a 1
p.m. screening Wednesday, Oct. 17,
with a photo session following.
A student body election Nov. 3 will
determine the queen and her five
princesses. During half time at the
Homecoming game with Fullerton
Nov. 3, the Queen and her court will
be presented.
Animation Festival
The only Los Angeles showing of 16
international short films will be
presentedin Sexson Auditorium to¬
night and Saturday at 8 p.m. plus
Sunday at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $4.50 at the box office.
Academy Award winners Tango,
from Poland and Sundae in New
York, featuring Mayor Koch, will be
included.
Library Assistance
Information sheets to assist stu¬
dents with using and locating library
materials are located on the revolv¬
ing display near the entrance.
Board Position Voided
Professor Joseph Probst’s recent
appointment to the Charter Oaks Uni¬
fied School District Board of Educa¬
tion was pronounced null and void due
to an administrative error.
Probst, associate professor of
speech and forensics director, said
because of a 10 day delay he lost his
seat and the county must now call a
special election for March that will
cost $14,000. “I will probably run for
the seat this March because of the
strong support from residents in my
district,” Probst said.
Noon Recreation
Swimming, self defense, volleyball,
aerobics, weightlifting and stretch
classes are being taught daily from
noon to 12:50 p.m. by advanced stu¬
dents in each area. Enrollment in¬
formation for these ongoing rioncredit
classes may be obtained by calling
Rikki Magee, noon recreation direc¬
tor, at 578-7218.
Super Swim Classic
The campus pool will be one of 10
sites used for the third annual Super
Swim Classic to benefit the Leukemia
Society of America. Swimmers may
secure pledges then complete laps
Sunday, Oct. 14 between 10 a.m. and 2
p.m.
Prizes, t-shirts and awards will be
offered at each pool site and partici¬
pants will be guests at a victory party
to recognize their e’fforts. Pledge
forms may be picked up at the cam¬
pus information office. Volunteers
are needed to recruit swimmers and
work at the pool. Further information
may be obtained by calling 452-5000.
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Correction
The Flea Market’s fifth an¬
niversary meet will be this Sunday,
Oct. 7 at campus parking lots. Free
balloons will be given away to the kids
and cash and other drawing prizes
will be given away to adults.
