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              LOYOLA MAROON VOL. XLVI Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, September 19, 1969 No. 3 'Loyola moving to greatness' By MIKE LANGE (Maroon Kditor) Crabtree addresses A&S Dr. Frank Crabtree. dean of Arts and Sciences, startled a few people Tuesday when he announced at the A&S faculty meeting that Loyola is "now on the verge of greatness." In a meeting to which students had been invited. Dr. Crabtree opened procedings by delivering a talk listing four points which he felt will contribute to Loyola's move to greatness. The points listed were: 1) the financial stability of Loyola; 2) Loyola's ability to be a Christian community; 3) the faculty, and 4) the students. On the.first point, he said Loyola was in much better financial shape than many other Catholic and Jesuit universities throughout the country that he had been in contact with. He mentioned three fees-the $30 university fee, the $5 parking fee and a new $4.50 coffee fee which represent a total hike in payments to the university of 53').50. Even with these additions to tuition, he said "Loyola still stands in the low ranks of private universities as far as tuition is concerned. "We are not as limited as many of the other private universities in the United States," he said. He added that the university could benefit from increased fees by having an increase in the faculty salaries of A&Sto the "B" level. Dean Crabtree called for "an atmosphere of openness and freedom" while referring to Loyola's ability to be a Christian community. He invited all members of the university community to live as Christians lived and to love all neighbors. "We should have an openness towards others and the world," he said, "and we ought to be able to see God in all things and scholarship as a good and other things as good." He said experimentation is an important factor in the bringing together of common goals for the university. He cited the religious studies program which is being studied as an example of the new type of experimentation. He described the faculty with the word "openness" also and added "youth and competitiveness" as two other qualities which the members seem to exhibit. "The faculty seems to have a desire to perfect themselves in teaching," Dr. Crabtree said. "It is a group which talks to each other." He said, in fact, that he thought the Loyola faculty was unique in that "I have not found two people (on the faculty) who are absolutely not speaking to each other." He interpreted this as a good sign that they may be talking with students also. The case of the students is a unique one, also, according to Dr. Crabtree. He said while scores on the college entrance exams have dropped off a bit in recent years for freshmen entering Loyola, he does not believe that Loyola is on the road downhill. He said the point of diminishing returns has to be reached and that with its committment to being a Christian community, Loyola "boldly goes out and seeks to serve minority groups. "We are not going to become just another middle class finishing school," he stated. He added that the top students would also be sought and that by putting the two together a better educational outcome will be reached. "My colleagues and I'm addressing both faculty and students-1 ask you to share this vision with me and let this be a year of progress," he said to the applause of the audience. The need of a new rank and tenure committee for A&S was brought up at the meeting, with Dr. Crabtree proposing that the committee be chosen by election. "What I would like to work towards is an elected rank and tenure committee, with me not as a member, but with veto power and with the vice president for academic affairs having veto power over both the committee and myself," Dr. Crabtree said. He added that he did not think students should be made full members of the committee, but that students should definitely be consulted by the committee. An informal discussion followed in which there seemed to be some misunderstanding as to what was being discussed. Some members of the A&S faculty felt no rank and tenure committee was needed and promotions and such should be left to the individual departments, with final ruling left in the hands of the university rank and tenure committee. Others brought out that an A&S tenure committee was needed to avoid inequities which may occur within a department. Still others mentioned that since the body had already agreed that the tenure committee would be an elected rather than appointed group further discussion could be held until the next meeting of the A&S faculty. It was finally decided that the individual departments would meet and bring up possible suggestions concerning the makeup and requirements of the tenure committee and that these suggestions be brought to a meeting of the chairmen of each department. This meeting was scheduled for Tuesday. Mr. Peter Cangelosi announced at the close of the meeting that there were a number of vacancies to be filled on the university senate and that all faculty members who have been with the university for at least one year are eligible for election to the senate. He said any faculty member who qualifies but does not wish to run should notify him as soon as possible with a written communique. DR FRANK CRABTREE PHILOSOPHICAL TALK-Professor John Smith from Yale University emphasizes his position in a lecture entitled "Philosophy of Religion" Tuesday night in the Amphitheater of the Science Complex. Sec related story on page five. Engler believes CFE assisted by complex The dedication of the Science Complex has helped increase contributions to the Campaign for Excellence (CFE), according to Henry Engler, director of development for the CFE. The complex was not an incentive for increased contributions, but rather a reward for the donors, said Engler, Until this year the Campaign was directed by Donald Ross, who resigned this year at the "mutual consent of the president," explained Engler. The president is now screening people of national competence to replace Ross and will announce the name of the new director in the near future, said Kngler. The CFE was officially started on February 21, 1967, scheduled for a three year duration and a goal of 11.9 million dollars. It was begun to finance specific improvements in facilities, faculties, and programs at Loyola. It was initially begun to finance expansion, improve academicprograms and increase classroom space. Romulo to receive honorary doctorate On Monday, October 13, Loyola University will confer the honorary degree of" Doctor of Letters upon General Carlos P. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines. Romulo will address the convocation to be held in the Science Complex Amphitheater at 8 p.m. with a reception following in the Science Complex. An outstanding journalist, Romulo was editor-in-chief and publisher of a chain of newspapers in the Philippines. In 1941 he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for a series of articles on Far Eastern conditions. During World War II he was aid to General Douglas McArthur and is known as the famed "last man to leave Bataan." One of the world's foremost statesmen, General Romulo has served as president of the United Nations General Assembly and twice as president of the Security Council. He worked his entire life in the cause of freedom and independence for the Philippines. Prior to independence he served in Washington as resident commissioner of the Philippines and after it was granted independence, he became th» Philippine Ambassador in the United States. He served in this position for many years after which he returned to his native country in 1962 to become president of the University of the Philippines. Because of the limited area of the Amphitheater, it will not be possible for all members of the faculty and staff to participate in the ceremonies. However, it has been requested that every academic department be represented by the chairman or his official delegate. They will join officers, administrators and student representatives in the academic procession and ceremonies. Those members, other than official departmental delegates, wishing to attend the convocation are asked to contact Mrs. Mary Cucinello and every effort will be made to provide tickets 'as long as they are available. GEN. CARLOS ROMULO Landrieu urges local citizens to clean house New Orleans City Councilman Maurice "Moon" Landrieu came to Loyola Tuesday calling for New Orleanians to "put their own house in order" and urging them to "reinvest in their city." Speaking in the A la Carte room before a large student audience, Landrieu made a strong plea for the liberal vote, saying that the city could not possibly hope to move forward without giving "all citizens a chance to contribute to the city." "What we must do," he said, "is develop a society that is just and fair to all." Referring to the city's present fiscal crisis, Landrieu declared that the city "can no longer tolerate a property tax system that has worked to the detriment of the community for 25 to 30 years." As a solution, he called for a concentrated legislative effort in Baton Rouge, with the new mayor using the SC to send student reps to meetings By STEVE VAKAS (Maroon Staff Reporter) The Student Council voted Tuesday to elect student representatives to attend future meetings of the Board of Directors and the Board of Regents. A&S sophomore representative Danny Hynesmade the motion noting that the time had come for the council to "press for (student) representation" within the policy-making bodies of the university. The motion was passed by an overwhelming majority of council members. The only qualification placed on the representative is that he be a student. "It is the general practice for Board members to regard deliberations of these bodies as confidential, especially as regards purchase or sales of securities, real estate, etc. "—Father Clancy. This move by the student council is a follow-up of proposals made by members in last week's meeting. The representatives will be decided upon at the Tuesday, Sept. 23 meeting. Council members seemingly were moved to action after hearing a letter from the Rev. Thomas H. Clancy. S.J., vice president for academic affairs, to Student Council president Billy Guste. (See letter, page three.) Guste said in an interview that Father Clancy's letter was a "disappointment." He said the letter was a "slightly sarcastic reply to what was a sincere request which we (the council) felt to be in the best interests of Loyola." Another question would have to be settled before we started serious negotiations on your proposals, viz., how many seats on the Student Council do you intend to reserve for alumni and benefactors of the university?"— Father Clancy. Father Clancy's letter was a reply to a letter from Guste to the Very Rev. Homer R. Jolley, S.J., requesting that student representatives be included on the Board of Regents and the Board of Directors. Father Clancy wrote the reply as Acting President while Father Jolley was out of town. Guste said he got the impression that Father Clancy felt that student participation on the boards would be "impractical". Of his own position, Guste said that student participation "by the very nature" of the boards would be an instrument for greater communication between students and the university at large. "Father Jo/ley has no authority to put anyone on either Board or to remove present members, if you have in mind a student who can contribute significantly to the financial well being of the university. ..1 am sure Father Jolley would be most pleased to hear from you. "—Father Clancy. Before the motion was passed, Business Administration representative Dooky Chase reported that the Student Union would back any efforts on the part of the council to gain student seating on the boards. A letter to the Student Council from Student Union president George Mattingly stated that his organization wished to express "full endorsement and willingness to cooperate with the Student Council on any efforts they undertake to have a student seated at all meetings of the Board of Regents and the Board of Directors." In other council action, it was decided that $3,000 would be allocated to the Student Union for the purpose of financing this year's homecoming. This will mark the first time in Loyola's history that the union will conduct homecoming preparations for the students. With this motion came three stipulations: the Student Union must charge $3 per couple for the homecoming dance, a complete budget must be submitted to the Student Council no later than Oct. 15, and all profits must be turned over to the council. Paul Hayes, Appropriations Committee chairman, said that homecoming was traditionally an "important element of fund raising" for the university. He said that inasmuch as the Student Council is "putting up the money," (the university allocated only $200 to the council for homecoming) a profit should be made. The arbitrary amount of money allocated was based on the cost of last year's homecoming. The council spent $3,002 last year. The estimated cost for this year's band is $2700. The Student Union Dance and Entertainment Committee is currently taking steps to acquire one of three bands for the Dec. 5 dance: The Grass Roots, The Buckingham* and Archie Bell and the Drells. The Student Council also appropriated $200 to law school tor the purposes of printing a handbook for law students. $400 was appropriated for the dental school to help finance their annual dental school party. DANNY HYNES MESMERIZED-Two Loyola coeds go through the rigors ot memorizing lines during a break in Maroon photo by John Mit'ollister rehearsals for "The Good Woman of Setzuan." The play will be staged the week of Oct. 1 3. Speaker slated Dr. Miklos Molnar, first in a series of guest speakers sponsored by the Loyola history department, will present a lecture in Danna Center on September 21 at 8 p.m. Dr. Molnar. author and teacher from the Graduate Institute of International Studies at Geneva, Switzerland, will deliver a lecture entitled, ''Budapest to Prague: Reform or Revolution." (continued on page fD)