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2 Tuesday, March 21,1995 STUDY FROM PAGE 1 Bacchanalian partying and campus so rorities and fraternities in particular were branded the other major anti-intellectual influences at UNC. “The Greek system is identified as the primary culprit in perpetuating this party atmosphere, primarily through its empha sis on all-weekend partying and drinking, which even by the most permissive of standards must be deemed excessive,” the report states. The study cites a survey of 380 under graduates that found that three out of four Greeks went to bars at least once a week while only one out of four non-Greeks reported the same behavior. Conover said Greek organizations not only distracted their own members from academics but also had a spillover effect, distracting nonmembers. “Even though they are not a large pro portion of the students, they have a dispro portionate influence in undermining the commitment of students to academics,” she said. The report states that changing UNC’s social climate is a necessary step in im pro ing the academic environment and suggests that r Jr'veisity administrators take an active role in combatting the promi nence of sports and partying. “Administrators must take the lead in informing the public, si '< -r nslators, and students that education i central mis sion of the University, ”ti eport states. College sports must be ot-emphasized, the report states, even if doing so has a detrimental effec L on alumni contributions. A* ' e re’ort, while stopping short of S' g and mantlement of the Greek m.saidthesystemshouldbereformed to increase interest in academics. Sugges tions include tighter enforcement of alco hol nolicies in fraternity and sorority houses and postponing rush until sophomore year to let freshmen adjust academically. The undergraduate programs report also s ggests that residence hall administrators enforce the alcohol policy more strictly nd that resident assistants encourage the ] ir uit of social activities that do not in , > five alcohol. The self-study does not have a mono lithic vision of UNC, however. There is disagreement about key conclusions in the report, even among the task force chair men. Conover, a political science professor, said she thought the intellectual atmosphere on campus had .reclined during the 11 years she had been a, the University. But David Eckerman, whose commit tee examined student development ser vices, said that he had seen the climate change several times since he had been here and that it bad improved during the last decade. “I think we have a better intel lectual environment now than we did 10 years ago, although it would always be nice to improve it. Wednesday, 22,1995 11 *OO-3:30 Great Hall, Student Union DISCUSS CURRENT JOB OPENIN QS WITH: • AEROTEK, INC. • ADP • BARNETT BANKS, INC. • BELLSOUTH ADVERTISING • BLACK AND DECKER • BLACKBAUD, INC. • BLETHEN STAFFING SERVICES • BODDIE-NOELL ENTERPRISES, INC. • CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES • COMPUTER ASSOCIATES, INC. • DATAFLOW COMPANIES, INC. • DMG SECURITIES, INC. • DURACELL, U.S.A. • ECKERD FAMILY YOUTH ALTERNATIVES • ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR • FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. • FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. • HOLIDAY INN WORLDWIDE • THE LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF VIRGINIA • MANTECH ENVIRONMENTAL • NBC BANK • NEW YORK LIFE • N.C. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION • NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE • OLDE DISCOUNT STOCKBROKERS • PENSKE TRUCK LEASING • RENT-A-CENTER • REVLON • ROADWAY EXPRESS, INC. ‘ f • ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES • ROYAL INSURANCE • RYDER • SCHNEIDER NATIONAL, INC. • SYSTEL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT • TARGE T •TH ,r; ‘.’’RINGS OF N.C. <• R FOR PUBLIC IV •USCOu jTRIBimON • U S. EPA • WALLACE COMPUTER SERVICES • WCHI • WKIX/WYLT RADIO STATION • WORLD BOOK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MAY BE ADDED Business Dress Recommended! BRING RESUMES! Sponsored by UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES Division of Student Affairs • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “This campus used to be a rich South ern men’s school— that’s when it was really a party school.” Dairy 1 Gless, chairman of the self-study, said that he had sensed no decline in the campus intellectual atmosphere but that he mighthavebeen spoiled by his students. Gless said he taught classes students chose to take —not those that filled requirements. Tit Other Side of UNC While painting a sometimes stark pic ture of UNC’s intellectual climate, the re port gave much higher marks to residence hall life and the IM-Rec sports program. Eckerman said the reorganization of the Department ofUniversity Housing was successful. “We thought housing had been quite responsive to student needs, so we weren’t very critical of them,” he said. The study praised housing staff as highly educated and committed to maintaining good communication and healthy living environments. “The department is willing to adapt, both programmatically and orga nizationally, to the changing needs of stu dents,” the report states. This segment of the study does not rec ommend stricter enforcement of the alco hol policy, and Eckerman said the housing officials that committee members had spo ken with had not raised the issue. “No one brought it up as a problem,” he said. The study supports the housing depart ment in its goals to rewire some buildings, improve air conditioning, and install cable television and computer networking. These projects will cost an estimated $25 million in the next 10 to 15 years, the report states. “Continued efficiencies, collaboration with other departments, and the marketing and expansion of summer conferences is essential if we are to develop sufficient funds for the remaining needs,” the report states. The report on student development ser vices also lauds the IM-Recprogram, which provides opportunities for athletic compe tition through intramural sports, club sports and open recreation. “We thought they were doing a good job,” Eckerman said. “They got high marks.” But the study suggests that the program should respond more actively to the Ameri cans with Disabilities Act. “The regula tions strictly apply to jobs, but we’re trying to apply them to many aspects of student life.” Currently, IM-Rec offers no programs specifically designed for students with physical disabilities, and although no dis abled students have themselves requested such programs, the study encourages IM- Rec to develop and publicize more such activities. “We’re being pro-active by try ing to reach out to students with disabili ties,” Eckerman said. The report also says that accessibility to sports facilities, especially to Woollen Gym, should be improved. “I don’t think we have a major problem here,” he said. “But I think the Depart ment ofPhysical Education is interested in o ♦ opring Job Fair for Seniors & Graduate Students (graduating this Spring or Summer UNIVERSITY Greeks Unpopular With Faculty . A 1994 faculty poll identified Greeks as having a negative effect on the University's academic atmosphere. Percentages represent the number of faculty who mentioned an item as one of the top four negative influences on UNC's intellectual environment. sororities Athletic events IfSPHfIHjHMIBHfIj Out-of-class social activities I- MfMM Expectations of state legislators UHHHMHWHHHBKIiNiBiI Expectations: ■■BBBBBUnBHBBHEnni undergraduate students HEBBHEHBmBRHKmm Dormitory life f *, Expectations ■MMHnpvvtM general public iMHUUMhaSwI Expectations: University WftjrTW About the report: administrators RxS&J Th e top-to-bottom review of irvdass atmosphere K7l UNC Was Written by 10 Campus newspaper jM 5 8% committees over a period of two years for the purpose of Expectations: faculty ||| 5.1% reaccrediting the University. Faculty-student . R <v The committee reports are interaction U now being assembled into ""'requirements H 4 -l% final form and will be reviewed Out-of-class culturally j by a evaluation team in early oriented activities 1 ™ May. A draft of the committee Oirtot-class intellectual j 00 , ■ ■ . .. . . activities I * 2% reports is available in the Out-of-class professionally m Undergraduate Library, oriented activities ■ ■: ■ SOURCE 1994 FACULTY SURVEY DTH/MATTIECIERCQ HIGH L I G II T S RESIDENCE HALLS One task force lauded the Housing Department while another suggested that alcohol policies be enforced more strictly in dorms and that RAs be taught to direct student social lives away from alcohol. It also encouraged UNC to investigate the possibility of creating residential colleges to 'bring together students with similar interest with particular faculty advisers." DIVERSITY Says that UNC has made progress in developing a "rich civic environment" but that work remains. ■ Supports efforts to hire and retain women and minority faculty and graduate students reaching out to students with disabilities, and I think that’s an effort we should sup port.” The report also recommended that a proposed $3.25 IM-Rec fee increase be approved. The current fee of $6 is the lowest of any school in the UNC system, the report states. Eckerman said faculty and staff work ing on the study had attempted to recog nize areas that needed improvement rather than presenting detailed solutions. “We didn’t figure out the complexities. We ■ Calls for expanded diversity training for faculty and students and contin ued education about sexual and racial harassment ■ Encourages increased support for Afro-American and women's studies curricula IM-REC SPORTS Lauds the program but recommends: ■ That the proposed $3.25 fee increase be approved to cover the program's budget shortfall GRADUATION Compares the ceremony to a sporting event where "drunken students run wild across the field as if it were, indeed, one more fraternity party." looked at what needed to be done. “It’s an opportunity to look at what we are doing, and it seems very healthy that a lot of effort was put into this,” he said. Gless said the report, scheduled for final publication in April, represented the Uni versity accurately. Differences among the reports will be acknowledged in the final version, he said. “In some instances, they are substantial, and the self-study points those out,” Gless said. “We will make visible the difference of opinion in the body of the text.” Attention^ Caps and Gowns WILL GO ON SALE AT UNC STUDENT STORES MAY IST-14TH. iVO ADVANCE ORDERING NECESSARY FOR CAROUNA REGAUA. t Carolina Blue Bachelor degree Regalia... $ 16.95 PLUS TAX t Carolina Master Regalia, complete... ‘32-95 PLUS TAX t Carolina Doctor Regalia, complete... ‘44-95 PLUS TAX There is still time to order the official personalized graduation announcements. Announcements will be sold in packs of 25 for $39.95 (this includes 6% sales tax and shipping costs). All orders should be received by Friday, March 24,1995 and will be sent to your home address within 4 weeks. If you do not have an order form, please come by the UNC Student Stores Schooj/Art Supply department which is located in the rear of the store to pick one up. Iff Student Stores Our earnings go to Student Scholarships RHA Week to Develop Sense of UNC Community BY BRIAN VANN STAFF WRITER Residence Hall Association Week con tinues today with RHA Staff Appreciation Day. Today’s schedule will include a DJ Party in Carmichael ballroom, a Retro Ball in the Union Cabaret and a diversity work shop in Gerrard Hall co-sponsored by Stu dents for the Advancement of Race Rela tions. Other themes planned for the week in clude Cultural Celebration on Wednes day, Community Service on Thursday and Saturday’s culmination of RHA Week, Springfest. RHA President Jody Davis said there were many reasons why the RHA had decided to bring back the week after a five year hiatus. “The governing board decided we wanted to sponsor it again because it’s such a great way to let people know what RHA is all about,” Davis said. “Since all the events are campuswide, we should be able to develop a greater sense of commu nity. “Hopefully, people from all different residence areas will come out and meet students from outside of their areas.” Davis said that in the past the RHA had used its funds to sponsor various events throughout the year. This year, however, it will concentrate all its programs and fund ing into one week. “We hope that since everything is hap pening at once, lots of people will attend.” Many events will be held in conjunction with each day’s general theme. On Wednes day, members of the Carolina Hispanic Association, the Black Student Movement, the National Association for the Advance ment of Colored People, the Asian Stu dents Association and Sangam will per form in the Pit as part of a cultural celebra tion. Also planned for Wednesday are a performance by hypnotist Tom Deluca in Carroll Hall, Open Mic Night in the Morrison recreation room, and a DJ party at Pantana Bob’s. Thursday’s Community Service Day ■will consist of a Casino Night in the Carmichael ballroom with all proceeds Campus Calendar TUESDAY 3:3op.m.Theoretical Physics Seminar: “Vacuum Collapse: Making Black Holes From Nothing,” will be presented by Niall O’Murchadha in 258 Phillips. 5:30 p.m. Remember Grandma’s soup simmer ing on the stove? Have some delicious old-fashioned Jewish cooking from Cameron’s Kosher Cafe at 210 W. Cameron Ave., N.C. Hillel. 7 p.m. American Power Conversion will hold a presentation open to all interested students in 210 Hanes Hall: 01je Sally oar HppL RHA Week Today, Residence Hall Staff ■ Appreciation Day 8 p.m. -12 a.m., DJ party, Carmichael Ball room | 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Retro Ball with DJ Jon Carter, Union Cabaret 7 p.m. - 9 p.m„ SARR Diversity Workshop, Gerrard Hall Wednesday, Cultural Celebration 11 am. - 2 p.m., Pit performances by CHispA, BSM, NAACP, ASA. Sangam 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., Hypnotist 106 Carroll 8 p.m., Open Mike Night Morrison recreation room 10 p.m. - 1 a.m., DJ Party, Pantana Bob’s Thursday, Community Service 8 p.m., Casino Night at Carmichael Ballroom (proceeds go to charity) Saturday, Springfest 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mclver Beach 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.. Barbecue going to charity. Students for the Advancement of Race Relations, Alpha Phi Omega service fra ternity and the Carolina Union Activities Board will participate in the week’s events. APO will co-sponsor Casino Night, and CUAB will co-sponsor the hypnotist. The week will conclude with Springfest, an outdoor extravaganza being held at Mclver Beach from noon to 3:30 p.m. The event, which had been moved inside in recent years, is now being moved back outside in hopes of increasing attendance. “Because of the move inside, most cur rent students don’t even know what Springfest is all about, but hopefully they will take advantage of it now.” Davis said that Springfest would consist of volleyball, Frisbee disk games and a barbecue. Dillon Fence, Doxy’s Kitchen and Plutopia will be performing live. All RHA Week events, with the excep tion of the barbecue and Casino Night, will be free to students. 8 p.m. Music Professor Recital will be held in Hill Hall auditorium. WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. “One Woman’s Vietnam” will be pro jected in the Union film auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Kallisti, the UNC student pagan orga nization, will meet for a personal shields workshop in Union 208. Carolina Cycling Chib will meet in Union 205. Bp.m. “An Evening with Tom Deluca and Hyp notism’.’ w3l be held in 106 Carroll. < • -
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