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              Loyola University New Orleans THE MAROON VOL. 78 NO. 2 ESTABLISHED 1923 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,1999 THE BIG THREE By Jim Gunter, Sarah Sparks and Robert Treadway Staff writers Walking across campus, many students do not realize that most of what they experience falls under the authority of one of three administrators. And most students probably couldn't distinguish them from a line-up. One of these men is in charge of students' college lives, either academic, residential or extracurricular. Last year when Frank Scully, Edward Kvet and Jim Eiseman took their positions, they promised to improve the university and its community. One year later we caught up with them to talk about their accomplishments and the university's past, present and future. Frank Scully Frank Scully assumed the position as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in August 1998. Scully holds a doctorate in organic chemistry from Purdue University, and has an academic career spanning more than 25 years. Following 14 years as an administrator at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., Scully arrived with an enthusiasm about overseeing Loyola's largest college. "I'm extremely proud to be working with the faculty and students. When I came here, this was not just another job. I fully support what Loyola does," he said. Scully said he enjoys adapting to life in New Orleans. "I enjoy the living and the changing of seasons ... everything from Halloween to Mardi Gras," he said. His accomplishments during his We caught up with the deans and vice president to discuss their first year and their plans for the future of their departments. first year as dean include the creation of a new freshman registration process. Scully also said he takes pride in Mary Anne Franks being awarded with the Rhodes scholarship. "I think I had something to do with that," he said. He also spoke positively about the recent reduction in required credit hours, which he said should improve the quality of education. "The goal here is to give students a broad background in their areas of study, and that can more easily be accomplished within 120 hours," Scully said. Scully said recruiting efforts, faculty evaluations, and the advising process will be examined in the near future. Jim Eiseman After a year as vice president for Student Affairs, Jim Eiseman still enters his office like a child going to the tree on Christmas morning. "I've had a wonderful time. We have really good people doing really good work," he said. Eiseman said he focused his first year on making the office more responsive to student needs. He held several lunches for student leaders and focus groups to get ideas for events and services. He also launched a promotion campaign to tell students what the division offers. He said he measures his success by STAFF FILE PHOTOS Frank Scully, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Jim Eiseman, vice president for Student Affairs, and Edward Kvet, dean of the College of Music. New meal plan gets mixed reviews Wolf Bucks replaces cash, commuters left with Express Card option By Gina Lutterman Contributing writer Students have to reroute their finances in order to use the new meal plan this semester. Loyola Dining Services director, Mark Atkinson, said students now have more options when they eat on campus. "This year's meal plan allows increased flexibility for students. With the addition of Wolf Bucks, the student decides when and where to eat," Atkinson said. "It also allows for late-night snacks." But most students say they find the new plan complicated. Claire McCarthy, economics junior, said that she preferred last year's system. "I think the meal plan is confusing. I don't know where I can use my meal plan. Even the employees were confused when I asked," McCarthy said. The new system works like this: Weeknight dinners and two weekend brunches count as "unlimitedseconds"GAROFALO Director of Parking/ Express Card Services NAVARRO Assistant director of Parking/Express Card Services Changes in store for SGA By Elizabeth Stuart Copy Editor Procedural changes are accompanying the new Student Government Association congress. An informal dress code for meetings, the recitation of the SGA creed at the beginning of the meetings and a motto for the year are the most noticeable. Joe Bellows, accounting senior and SGA president, requested congress members to adhere to dress code, which he describes as "business casual." Congress members attended the first oncampus meeting Tuesday in "business casual" attire. Because they represent the students and not any specific organization, congress members Parking services split, director, assistant let go By Robert Treadway News Editor Ray Garofalo and Raul Navarro, director and assistant director of Parking/Express Card Services, were told their jobs are being eliminated Aug. 31 in what one administrators called a "business decision." The men were told Aug. 31 by Charlotte Harris, director of Human Resources, and Jim Eiseman, vice president for Student Affairs, that the Parking/ Express Card office would be split, with duties being assigned to appropriate offices on campus. This decision meant the university would no longer need their services. Both men worked at Loyola for ten years. Navarro said that in December, he turned down a job at Louisiana State University after he was promised a raise at Loyola. Their jobs were eliminated with a 90-day notice. Within the 90 days, they are allowed to leave their positions at their leisure and still be paid. The breakup plans for the breakup of Parking/ Express Card Services will include University Police to taking over parking duties, Information Technology taking over Express Card Services and Financial Affairs assuming any financial responsibilities. The breakup is not expected to take effect until December. Rebecca Maxwell, administrative assistant for Parking/Express Card Services, was offered the job of handling parking under the division of University Police. As of publication time, she said she had not decided if she would accept the job. According to Eiseman, the president's cabinet decided to make the changes between Aug. 25-27. The cabinet is comprised of all the vice presidents of the university. Navarro said he doesn't understand the reasoning behind the decision. He said that even from a business point of view, he doesn't see the reasoning behind the move. 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