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              LOYOLA MAROON Vol. XLIV Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, March 29, 1968 No. 21 Faculty members circulate letter By ED ANDERSON Spurred by agent story Seven members of the Loyola faculty have been circulating a letter of protest asking for a reason why the administration has allegedly "violated the right of freedom of discussion between students and students, students and faculty, and faculty and faculty." Dr. Thomas R. Preston, a spokesman for the group and chairman of the Department of English, said that the letter of protest was addressed to the administration questioning its right to breach the trust and confidence that is supposed to exist both in and out of the classroom. Preston said 35 members of the faculty have signed the letter of protest as of Wednesday. The "breach of trust" involved is the result of a story that was published in last week's Maroon in which Dean of Men Robert Sabolyk admitted that the university cooperated with law enforcement officers by allowing an undercover agent to work on campus during the recent narcotics crackdown. The seven faculty members sponsoring the letter of protest include Dr. Donald Brady, chairman. Department of Drama-Speech; Miller Williams, associate professor of English; David Dannenbaum, instructor of dramaspeech; Tony Jones, Department of Visual Arts sculptor-in-residence; Ralph T. Bell, chairman, Department of Journalism; Dr. John Joerg, assistant professor of English; and Dr. Preston. Dr. Preston said that the seven faculty members are "asking the administration to work with the faculty and students so such an event may never occur again." He added: "Such action destroys the idea of a university. We are taking this action for the good of the university. We are doing this out of love for the university." Speaking for the group, Dr. Preston said he "questions the morality of the administration in this act, yet he is certain of their good faith." In an earlier interview, Dr. Brady said that the seven faculty members have prepared a statement and have met to discuss their grievances with administrators. He said that on Tuesday the group met with the Board of Directors and "promised that our statement wouldn't be released until the university administration's position is known. He said, however, that several members of the faculty "this morning (Wednesday) wanted to sign the protest." At this writing, the administration has not issued a statement of position to the faculty group, though a statement was made Wednesday by the Very Rev. President Homer R. Jolley, S.J. regarding a student rally which took place at noon Wednesday in the quandrangle. Dr. Brady said that he could not discuss the content of the faculty letter of protest, since to do so would be a violation of the agreement betweenbetween the faculty group and the ad ministration. Commenting on the student rally, Dr. Brady said: "I am proud of what the students did. We didn't give them any information they didn't already know from the Maroon, nor did we egg them on. "I would hardly call what they did a protest or a demonstration. They presented their side of the case, but it was conducted with logic and dignity, very dispassionately." Dr. Brady said now is "not the time for snap judgment or blanket indictmerits."President's statement In this demonstration there is a cause and a case. As for the cause, I must say that I am in full agreement with the principle that there must be mutual trust and confidence among human persons if society is to exist, and if societies and communities are to exist. I feel that I am in complete sympathy with the demonstration on this point. As for the case, as distinct from the cause, I would hope that after the demonstration, there will come discussion of the data and the procedures involved. Normally this should come before, but can indeed come after public demonstrations. I hope the student government leaders will go over the facts and the principles with the appropriate university authorities. I have promised the faculty that a mechanism will be set up in the near future to give full study towards formulating a university policy that will both protect the spirit of confidence between students, faculty, and administration, and also furnish effective means for protecting the University Community against problems such as the presence of narcotics pushers on the campus. It is our policy to invite student participation in formulating disciplinary procedures. In cooperating with civil authority in this case, the administration considered it was fulfilling its obligation both to the University and to the city. We all see that there are serious questions of principles involved, and we share a common concern. In the present case there was a question of violations of federal and state laws. Because the Vice President for Student Affairs knew this, and because of his dedicated efforts, the innocent and casually involved were protected. To my knowledge no member of the faculty or of the administration has violated any confidential information given him by a student. I will give further consideration to all means that may be taken lo strengthen the strong ties of confidence, and indeed charity, that have traditionally bound together the Loyola community. Rev. Homer R. Jolley, S.J. Philosophy reduced to 12 hours New theology curriculum The Rev. Bernard Tonnar, S.J., Dean of Arts and Sciences, announced last week that the philosophy requirements for graduation have been reduced to 12. At the same time he and the Rev. J. Emile Pfister, S.J., chairman of the Department of Theology, released the curriculum changes for theology. Father Pfister had announced on Jan. 22 that the theology requirements would be reduced to 12. Both changes go into effect at the beginning of the 1968 fall semester. Father Tonnar said, and will affect all students except graduating seniors. According to the present university catalogue, students need 15 hours in both theology and philosophy to graduate.The Rev. Alvin Holloway, S.J., chairman of the Department of Philosophy, said that the course requirements for philosophy are: 1) Every student must take the introductory course, 101; 2) Students must choose either the Philosophy of Being (202), the Philosophy of Religion (203), or the Philosophy of Man (301); 3) For their remaining six hours, students can choose any subject from Group I or Group II as listed in the university catalogue. Group I includes general courses relating to conduct, knowledge and metaphysics. Group II includes more specialized courses, along with some history, aestheticsaesthetics and comparisons. Students who have taken course 101 or its equivalent and who have taken certain courses from either Group I or II may adjust their schedules accordingly in order to accommodate 12 hours. In any case, a student must have taken at least two of the courses in Group I, if course 101 w.i\ not offered when he entered Loyola. Father Pfister reports that the theology curriculum has been divided into four sections and that the requirement is that a student must choose one subject from each of the four sections.For those students who have already taken courses under the old system, adjustments are made. In any case, students will not be forced to take a particular subject; they may choose from among the various topics in any section. Section I includes courses on the nature of theology and Bible study, while Section II includes study of Christ and redemption. Section 111 includes courses on grace and sacramental life and Section IV includes courses on specialized topics ranging from history to a study of atheism and contemporary problems. In a memo to department chairmen, Father Pfister said the changes have been made to present theology as a truly academic discipline, to reflect contemporary developments in theology and to permit students a greater freedom of choice in order to better reflect their needs. "This revision is not change for change's sake," Father Pfister wrote, "nor is it a hasty one. It is the process of much thought, departmental consultation and study of requirements in theology at other Jesuit Universities." The changes in philosophy and theology are not listed in the new catalogue which was made available last week. They are, however, effective at the beginning of the fall semester. The administration has asked that students make note of the changes for their pre-advisory period coming during the first week of April. Advisors have been given a detailed outline of the courses, the sections and the requirements. Father Tonnar reports that the six hours dropped because of the changes in philosophy and theology need not be made up. In other words, the hour requirements listed in the catalogue for graduation are correspondingly decreased by six hours. Rally protests trust breach in university By FERREL GUILLORY Approximately 250 students, at a rally Wednesday afternoon, listened quietly while two student leaders criticized the university for helping the police place an undercover narcotics agent on campus. Tom White, president-elect of the Student Council, and Mike McConnell, vice-president-elect of the council, called the university's action a "breach of trusts." White and McConnell organized the student rally after it was reported in last week's Maroon that university officials admitted they had helped the police place a narcotics agent in Biever Hall. The agent played a role in the arrest of some Loyola students on marijuana charges. "Many of us feel" White said, "that the placing of a narcotics agent violated the trust we place in them (university officials)." The mood of the rally was calm. There were a few cardboard signs. The only noise made was clapping and cheering after White and Me Connell finished speaking. After the rally, a few faculty members commented that it was a wellhandled affair. One said it was a "model of what a student protest should be." White and McConnell distributed a mimeographed, signed statement listing their views and grievances. The statement called for responsible student leaders to express themselves on student problems and to work through "constructive channels" in order to alleviate problems between students and the administration. The two students claimed in the statement that the university has created a feeling of mistrust by allowing the narcotics agent on campus. And, they said, this incident came on top of other unspecified breaches of trust. The two students made clear that their views are not necessarily the same as the position of the faculty who have also protested to the administration."Basic rights have been violated," McConnell told the students. "They have broken our trust. How can we believe anything they tell us any more?" During his speech. White claimed that a university had told him a student had been removed from the university on evidence obtained by phone "monitoring." White also said the university had enough evidence to expell some students for marijuana before the police came in. Dean of Men Robert Sabolyk denied both charges. Switchboard operators also say there has been no "monitoring."He said the university had no knowledge of those taking marijuana until after the policeman had moved into Biever Hall. McConnell called for an "intensive and thorough study of the goals of the university" to determine how the school should act in such matters. White and McConnell reportedly have a meeting with the Very Rev. President Homer R. Jolley, S.J.. scheduled for later this week to discuss the problems with him personally. Father Jolley, after meeting with the universtiy Board of Directors, Wednesday issued a statement giving his views on the incidents. Father Jolley said he agrees with the students that the university should be bound together by mutual trust, but, he said, the university officials acted justly in cooperating with the police. Another student, Karen Elrod, A&S senior, has been getting signatures on a petition asking the university to apologize for its actions. She said more than 250 students had signed. Her actions were not connected with the rally. TOM WHITE Organized mass rally Sen. Harris here this weekend By DAVID PERRET "Cry of the City," a program concerning the problems facing the large American cities of today will be presented by the New Orleans Consortium March 31-April 4. Four speakers, U.S. Sen. Fred R. Harris, (D-Okla.) sociologist Saul Alinsky, journalist Vance Packard and comedian Flip Wilson will participate in the program, according to Mrs. Helen Mervis, consortium coordinator.The schedule for the program is: Sen. Harris, March 31 at 8 p.m., Loyola Field House; Alinsky, April 1, at 8 p.m., Xavier University auditorium; Packard, April 3, at 8 p.m., St. Mary's Dominican College gymnasium; Wilson, April 4 at 8 p.m., Loyola Field House. The program was formulated and is being presented with hopes of "informing both the students and the community of New Orleans to problems that relate to urban centers such as New Orleans," Mrs. Mervis said. "We also hope that by providing intelligent analysis of programs by people of standing in their respective fields students and faculty alike will be inspired to involve themselves in the problems of the community and commit themselves to take an active part in alleviating these problems," she said. Sen. Harris will speak on the "Urban Dilema: Who Answers the Cry," a lecture designed "to awaken the American public to the needs of the large city," according to Mrs. Mervis. Sen. Harris will attempt to point out the need for "going beyond the talking stages and seeking active participation in correcting inequities on the part of the lives of Negroes in urban areas," she said. Sen. Harris is a member of the subcommitteesubcommittee on Executive Reorganization which has studied urban problems and has distinguished himself in the field of urban affairs as a member of the President's Special Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, Mrs. Mervis said. Alinksy, a sociologist and criminologist at the University of Chicago, will speak on "Urban Dilema: Voices from the Neighborhoods." His speech tells of ways in which people of different neighborhoods can effectively organize to fulfill the needs of the area such as better educational facilities and housing. Mrs. Mervis said. "Alinsky is well versed in neighborhood problems," she said. "He has an impressive history of organizing neighborhood people, uniting them for the interest of their own neighborhood.Vance Packard, author of several best selling books, will speak on "Urban Dilema: A Social Critique." His role is to present a view of urban problems as the journalist observer rather than the "active participator in fighting for the alleviation of the situation," Mrs. Mervis said. Packard, famous for his investigation of trends in modern society that endanger individual liberty, has written "The Hidden Persuaders," "The Status Seekers," "The Waste Makers" and "The Pyramid Climbers." "No one can survive the problems of today without the ability to laugh," Mrs. Mervis said. "That's why we've gotten comedian Flip Wilson to appear as one of the participants. Survival requires a sense of humor," she said. Wilson's portion of the program is entitled "On the Scene With Flip Wilson: A Night of Entertainment." Sen. Abraham Ribicoff, who had been scheduled to appear, had to cancel his speech because of pressing business. Guste voted president in A&S Other presidents unopposed Billy Guste, A&S sophomore, was elected president of his college this week along with presidents of four other colleges. Other presidents elected are: Bernie Arghiere, College of Business Administration; Karen Yuratich, School of Music; Stephen Zieman, School of Dentistry; Paul Carmouche, School of Law; and Louis Biondollo, Evening Division. Also elected in A&S are junior representatives Ed Lahey, Ron Legendre and Joe Looney, and sophomoresophomore representatives Kathie Andressen, Ann Donnelly, Craig Forshag, Bob Marshall and Liz Palermo. Students in BA elected junior representative Kerry Leftwich. A run-off election was held between Steve Rapp and Daniel Sheehan, but the results were not available at this writing. Sophomore and junior representatives of music school are Linda Johnson and Susan Froelich, respectively. Results were not available for the run-off elections between Joseph Baurios and Clay Charbonnet for juniorjunior representatives and George Fisher and Robert Foret for sophomore representatives in dental school. Law school representatives are Gary Aspiazu, Elliot Courtwright, Dave Segal and Bert Artigues. Sharmon McCarthy represents dental hygienists. Evening Division students elected to the position of council representative include James Baggett, Chester Brantley, George Duffy, Oscar Durbin, Marilyn Pike, Jeri Marie Russell, Donald Schulingkamp, Richard Warren, and Hendrix Bourgeois. (Continued on page 4)