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THE clarion
Tuesday, March 4,1980
EDITORIALS
Sportsline
The Point System
Deserves Revision
by Debi Crane
The point system has now been in effect for more than six months. A close
look at it reveals that the system contains both good and bad facets.
On the plus side is the fact the system helps to point out who the habitual
offenders are; it also provides a counseling service to students who are in need
of such counsel. Finally, the points themselves serve as a deterrent to possible
offenders.
Unfortunately, the system is not without flaws. The points are awarded on a
rather strange basis. Such transgressions as parking violations should not
merit points^fli^XunQ]: ini||^tions would probably be best treated with a
fine system out ofThe present point system. This removal would
serve to make the system a little less laughable.
Secondly, there are too many parties involved in the appeal of points. The
Judicial Board, the Continuation Committee, as well as Administrative Board
are all involved in the review of points. So many people only muddle an
already confused system. If possible, it would be better if only one group
(either the Judicial Board or the Continuation Conrmittee) would provide the
final review. Both of these two groups are made up of several individuals with
different view points. Their decisions, no doubt, would be without personal
feelings and color. The buck should stop there, and it should not continue on up
the line.
Finally, someone is going to have to get tough. If twelve points is the
maximum point limit, then twelve points it should be. There should be few
special exceptions made. After all, what good is a system which does not apply
equally to all members of the B.C. community?
Appearance: Key to Success
by Judy Early
According to a recent poll conducted by the University of California at Los Angeles and the
American Council on Education, this year’s college freshmen regard “being an authority in my
field” one of their top goals. Becoming an authority in one’s field not only encompasses being but
also looking authoritative.
Most people want to succeed, and the way to succeed is to look like a success. One’s outward
appearance plays a strong role in conveying success. A great deal of research has been done in
wardrobe engineering to determine which clothes produce a favorable response in which
professions.
One s ability to sell products, ideas and concepts play an important role in determining success.
Moreover, selling oneself is vital to becoming an authority in one’s field. Nonverbal language,
such as one’s appearance, influences other’s opinions. According to John T. Molloy, author of
Dress for Success, one should dress to match his product or field of interest. In fact, an artist’s
credibility rose when she dressed in bizzare, colorful outfits instead of wearing a housedress. She
was able to relay her knowledge to customers through her appearance. Likewise, in the real estate
business one should dress like his property. For instance, if one is selling country property he
should dress as if he would be the ideal neighbor.
Whatever one s field of interest — sports, medicine, music, or art — one can convince others of
his authority partially by his appearance. During a job interview, it would be difficult to convince
someone that you plan on becoming an executive director, if you were dressed in blue jeans and a
T-shirt. Likewise someone in a three-piece suit would appear mismatched for a position as a parks
and recreation assistant. A little time spent muffling in the closet for the “look” to match the field
may be in order before contacting that job.
From the Advisor
The Clarion Gains
Assistant Editors
The Clarion is operating with a full staff for the first time in two years. The pool of reporters who
write copy and help with layout now numbers nearly twenty. Complementing their efforts are a
photographer, typist, and occasional cartoonist. The interest and ability of the staff has never
been higher, and each semester the number of former journalism class members who return to
help out grows. The bulk of the staff always comes from the class, so each semester the newspaper
in a sense begins anew.
Any consistency of control that is maintained from term to term is due largely to the editors,
and I am happy to now have a complete editorial board. This semester the positions of Assistant
Editor and Assistant Sports Editor have been established, and capably filled by Kathi Levine and
Ray Duckworth, respectively. Their help is welcomed by Editor Debi Crane and Sports
Editor/Business Manager Bobby Hayes who can now relax a bit and share some of their
responsibilities.
I hope these students know how much I appreciate their hard work and extra hours, and
especially their good dispositions about an often frustrating business. If I haven't told them
recently, I offer it publicly now: Thanks guys.
B.C. Meets
Title IX
Standards
by Bobby Hayes
Upon reading the editorial
written in the last issue of The
Clarion concerning Brevard
College’s “noncompliance” with
the guidelines of Title IX, I
became quite interested in some
of the issues raised by the article
and decided to do some research
on the subject. The facts I found
strongly contradict many
statements made in the article,
especially the statement made
that “Brevard College offers
women a poor quality athletic
program which does not fulfill the
requirements of Title IX.”
Nothing could be further from the
truth, as a matter of fact, this
particular statement comes quite
close to being libelous. Through
looking at the facts involved, I
have found that not only is
Brevard College in compliance
with Title IX, but in additon has
gone the “extra mile” to improve
women’s athletics. To prove
these points, let’s first look at the
background information
regarding Title IX.
Title IX was actually not
written to pertain to sports but
during the 1970’s proponents for
women’s athletics made the act
applicable to sports. In 1972, the
U.S. Department of Health,
Education and Welfare (H.E.W.)
set guidelines down pertaining to
Title IX which forbids sex
discrimination in any educational
institution receiving federal
funds, which includes practically
every college and university in
the nation.
During the seven years that
Title IX has been in existence,
both an understanding of and
compliance with Title IX
regulations have been a matter of
great concern and confusion
among all colleges and univer
sities, athletic associations, and
even the HEW. Preliminary
interpretations, informal until
recently, have been at best
vague, often contradictory and
constantly changing.
However, last December, HEW
Secretary Joseph Califano gave a
35-page explanation of the
guidelines that were proposed in
1975. In this explanation, the
policy stated was that “ex
penditures on men’s and
women’s athletics be propor
tional to the number of men and
women participating.” This
means that if a school’s par
ticipation in intercollegiate
athletics consists of 75% male
athletes and 25% female athletes,
then 75% of the athletic budget
should be spent on men and 25%
on women participants. This is
certainly the exception rather
than the rule at many schools
that have football programs.
Many football programs such as
the University of Alabama and
the University of Michigan have
budgets that consist of millions of
dollars alone and dwarf the rest
of the school’s athletic budget.
For example, in 1979, the
University of Michigan spent
$400,000 just to send its football
team to the Rose Bowl.
HEW is required by Congress
to withold funds to any institution
not complying with the guidelines
of Title IX. So far, no school has
lost funds for this reason. With
schools such as Michigan and
Alabama responding in the
manner they have, it appears to
be fairly obvious tht Title IX has
been less than strictly enforced
as of this date.
However, as chaotic as en
forcement of Title IX is, the
quesiton raised is: Is Brevard
College in compliance with Title
IX? This question was put to
Brevard College President, Dr.
Jacob C. Martinson recently and
he responded in this manner:
“We are in compliance this year
and are working to come into
compliance next year with the
gudelines that were set by HEW
this past December.,” He also
added that “We are looking for
more personnel in women’s
athletics.”
A prepared statement given to
me by a spokesman of the
Brevard College Administrtion
concerning Title IX policy further
enlighted me on the subject. It
reads as follows:
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The Clarion
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Editor-in-Chief Debi Crane
Assistant Kathi Levine
Sports Editor/Business Manager Bobby Hayes
Assistant Sport Editor Ray Ducliworth
Photographer Mary Doyle
Reporters. Greg Bare, Kathy “Mud" Clarke, Alison Cooperman, Judy Early, Nancy
Ennis. Alan Folk, Michael Ledbetter, Mike McFarland, Nivaldo
Masson. Frank Moody, Yvonne Roop, Richard Rowe, “Tex”
Vincent, Mark Kennard and Laurie Krug
Adivsors KenChamlee
Typist Linda Branson