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2 Tuesday, November 7,1995 Judge Recommends UNC Help Pay Reinstated Employee’s Legal Fees BYJAYMOYE STAFF WRITER Administrative law Judge Samuel Chess, in an Oct. 31 ruling, recommended that the University pay attorney’s fees for Roberta Jones, an Undergraduate Admis sions employee who won a grievance case against the University last March. Jones, who was improperly discharged by the University, obtained reinstatement and back pay at the agency level following her successful appeal. She then requested that UNC reimburse her for legal fees in curred when she retained the services of an attorney during her grievance. Chess’ recommendation contradicts UNC’s Dispute Resolution and Staff Griev ance Procedure. In an effort to create a level playing field, the grievance procedure states that the University will not provide legal repre sentation for any party involved in the case. Ashley Osment, who was not an attor ney when she aided Jones during the third stage of the procedure, said she felt this measure was unfair. “The management in a grievance case will never have anything to lose, ” Osment said. “But the employee needs an attorney University Prepares for Verdict in Williamson Case ■ Campus services will be available for those affected by the case’s outcome. BY MOLLY FELMET STAFF WRITER Members of the University community will have several sources of support when the verdict in the Wendell Williamson trial is announced, University officials said Monday. A Hillsborough jury is expected to an nounce its verdict in Williamson’s double murder trial today. Although there are no plans for pro grams dealing specifically with the verdict, Clifton Metcalf, associate vice chancellor GPSF Approves Changes To Group’s Constitution BYERIKA MEYERS STAFF WRITER After extensive discussion and delibera tion Monday, the Graduate and Profes sional Student Federation Senate approved proposed changes to its constitution and treasury laws. The alterations to the constitution pro vide for changes in the positions of various officers. The position of vice president, formerly belonging to two people, was combined into a single office. The group now requires a three-fourths vote instead of a four-fifths vote to change the group's constitution. During debate on the constitutional al terations, GPSF Sen. Ken Joseph noted that officer stipends were not accounted for anywhere in the document. Joseph said he thought because the constitution de fined the officers’ positions, it should pro vide a section which discussed their com pensation. “Budget concerns typically are not in cluded in the constitution since they are allocated in the annual budget,” said Steve Oljeski, vice president of the GPSF. “The constitution basically defines the powers Tuesday Rave with DJ Fotizo WoHnOtfinV Domestic Beer Cans $1.75 ■■VMIItcJVVJ The Best of 70’s&80’s Music THURSDAY “ All guys get in FREE . . .. Domestic Beer Cans $1 p H/SQt Dance ‘til sam with DJ Lenny C. Tues-Thurs Tues-Thurs Cover $2 10pm-3am ■.'!!' I ■■ Fri-Sat Friday-Saturday Cover 33 12-sam No Cover Before llpm 18+ wltk D Ttio After Hours Cl—> CORNER OF FRANKLIN & HENDERSON, DOWNSTAIRS “The recommendation sends a strong message to the Univer sity that at least one judge feels that an individual should have a lawyer when his or her constitutional rights are at stake. ” ASHLEY OSMENT Roberta Jones' attorney when his or her constitutional rights are at stake.” The case, which could last up to three months if the University appeals, will now go before the State Personnel Commis sion. The commission, which is comprised of seven governor-appointed members, will consider Chess’ recommendation and ei ther uphold, deny or amend it. “I am confident it will be upheld,” said Osment, who is now an attorney. “Judge Chess did a fine job writing a short, power ful statement of employees’ rights.” In the statement, Chess cited a North Carolina General Statute which provides for University Relations, said several coun seling services were already available through the University. “When the trial date was announced we convened a small group of people across campus and discussed services available for those who might be under extraordi nary stress for any reason, and especially for people who might be upset by the trial, ” Metcalf said. He said the University Counseling Cen ter and Psychological Services were avail able through the Student Health Service. Human Resources also provided a coun seling service and the Employee Assis tance Program for faculty and staff. Students having difficulty with news of the verdict should visit Student Health, a spokeswoman said. SHS has emergency walk-in hours during the week from 2 p.m. and positions of the officers and the proce dures used in the operation of the senate’s business.” The senate voted to include clauses in the constitution which stated that officers would receive stipends and a clause stating that the stipends would be determined an nually, based on the amount of work re quired by the officer’s job. At the next meeting, the senate will add an amendment to the constitution which determines under what conditions the sti pend can be removed. With these clauses in place, the consti tution received unanimous approval. “Hopefully in years to come this will be our constitution,” GPSF President Kim Miller said. “All changes will be in the form of new amendments.” The GPSF also altered its treasury laws. The federation is responsible for the alloca tion of 25 percent of the student fees paid by graduate students, Miller said. Modifi cations to the treasury laws include a policy prohibiting the use of GPSF money to purchase alcohol, a definition of funds and new regulations on requisitions for GPSF funds, including anew format for the GPSF funding request forms. UNIVERSITY that the State Personnel Commission shall establish policies and rules governing the “assessment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and witnesses’ fees against the State agency involved,” in cases where an employee is reinstated or issued back pay. “To argue that a supervisor and the grievant are treated equally in that ‘the agency will not provide legal representa tion for any party in the grievance proce dure’ is to say that the hen and the hog are treated equally as providers for a ham and egg breakfast; the hen is momentarily in convenienced, the hog loses everything," Chess wrote in his recommendation. If upheld by the commission, the rec ommendation would force the University to consider changing its grievance policy. “The recommendation sends a strong message to the University that at least one judge feels that an individual should have a lawyer when his or her constitutional rights are at stake,” Osment said. “It is a grievance procedure that seems fair on paper but deprives persons of their fundamental rights to counsel.” Susan Ehringhaus, senior University legal counsel, referred all questions to the State Attorney General’s Office. That office declined to comment on the case. to 5 p.m., and in the evenings a resident psychologist is on call. Students should call ahead if possible. Counseling has been recommended to students more directly impacted by the shooting since the day of the incident. David Lohse, the UNC associate sports information director, said Psychological Services hadbeen available to victim Kevin Reichardt’s lacrosse teammates. However, Lohse said seeking help from Psychologi cal Services was an option, not a manda tory team activity. “We had one meeting prior to the start of the trial with myself, a representative from Student Legal Services and a repre sentative from Student Health Service about what would happen at the trial,” Lohse said. Although Williamson was a law stu PROJECTS FROM PAGE 1 civil war in Zimbabwe. “How could the U.S. try to win hearts and minds in a world comprised ofThird World countries (strug gling for freedom), while African Ameri cans are being treated as third-class citi zens at home?” Home asked. Home, who has written almost a dozen books, currently is researching the 1945-46 labor strike in Hollywood for an upcoming project. Home’s latest project, a book for young adults detailing the life of former Nation of Islam leader Malcolm X, is currently un Campus Calendar TUESDAY 12:30 p.m. LUNCHTIME FORUM in Union 224, part of Rape Awareness Week. 3:15p.m. UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CEN TER will have a Career Clinic in Nash Hall, call 962- 2175. 4 p.m. UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES will sponsor Keeping Your Career Options Open in 306 Hanes Hall. 6:30 p.m. HAVERIM is having a meeting in Union 213. 7 p.m. STUDENT GOV’T WOMEN’S IS SUES will have Judith Scott, University Sexual Ha rassment Officer lead a forum on sexual harassment in 07 Gardner Hall. NC FELLOWS AND LEADERSHIP DEVEL OPMENT will have a workshop "Ethics and Stu dent Leadership” in Union 212. CHISPA is meeting in Union 226. 7:15 p.m. GREEN GAMES will meet in the Union basement. ITEMS OF INTEREST ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA sponsors a toiletry drive for the Battered Women's Shelter, 6 p.m - p Ifiii * K \J&£ ' ■ , DTH/JOHNWHTIt Anna Morgan takes time out to rest among the fallen leaves in front of New West after filming a scene for her Communication 134 class on Sunday. Morgan's classmates and group project members, Stefanie Bilyk and Toni Rich (in background) helped with the technical side of filming the final project. dent at UNC at the time of the shootings, Ellen Smith, director of public information at the law school, said the school had no formal plans for counseling in the wake of the trial. “If anyone requests, we will refer them for counseling,” she said. “We are willing to help our students with any need. ” Ron Binder, director of Greek affairs, said he and Fred Schroeder, dean of stu dents, had met with the chapter president of Phi Mu sorority, located on Henderson Street, where the shootings occurred. “We’ve been touching base with them every couple of days and have offered our services,” Binder said. Schroeder said he thought all members of the University community were feeling the stress of the trial. “All of us are aware this is a very difficult time for the Univer sity.” der way. He said he was interested in this subject partially because of the active role the Nation of Islam has taken in American politics and the lack of attention they had received. < v, *.s “The history of the Nation of Islam is generally neglected, which seems to as tound me,” Home said. Home has already been recommended for tenure with the African and Afro- American studies curriculum and the De partment of Communication Studies. If he is approved forthese professorships he also will be appointed as the new director of the Sonja H. Stone Black Cultural Center. Hinton James, 7 p.m.- Monison, 8 p.m.- Carmichael, 9 p.m - Spencer Triad. BSM will have its Fall Concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Great Hall. Donations are $2 in advance, and $3 at the door. CHIMERA presents “Mystery Science Theater 3000” in OS Gardner Hall. YOUTH ANGST SOCIETY will have an evening of students reading their own work on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Bull’s Head Bookstore. UNION CABARET will sponsor Karaoke night on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Admission is free. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ASSOCIATION will meet on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Union 206. CRIMSON & BROWN ASSOCIATES will sponsor a minority career forum on Feb. 2 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C. Deadline for registration is Dec. 1. Pick up appli cations at the University Career Services Room in 207 Hanes Hall. CAMPUS Y will be hosting A Catalyst for Posi tive Social Change outreach during the month of November. TheY is looking for hosts and facilitators . For more information, call 962-2333. For the Record In a photo caption on page 3 of Monday's edition, Dean of Students Fred Schroeder was misidentified. The Daily Tar Heel regrets the error. Are you considering theological education? HARVARD UNIVERSITY THE DIVINITY SCHOOL is holding general information sessions Come learn about our master's degree programs, including Master of Theological Studies and Master of Divinity Dual degree options and cross-registration opportunities with the other Harvard graduate faculties jgp|TO| Meet With A Representative: ImX+t) Date: Thursday, November 9 wjSw Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Place: Student Union, Room 210 All students, All majors, All years welcome Fall Filming ELECTIONS FROM PAGE 1 Matt Steigler, campaign manager for Carrboro mayoral candidate Mike Nelson, said Foy had based his campaign on the need for carefully managed, environmen tally sympathetic growth, where new de velopers are made to pay for their effects on the town. “I want to see Chapel Hill move to wards growing in a responsible way to maintain the essence and character of the town,” Foy said. “There should be empha sis on attracting all walks of life.” Foy proposes to accomplish this goal by taking control of where the community is going. “The town cannot keep reacting to outside pressures,” Foy said. “We have to determine where we expect to go and then fill that void, encouraging openness and citizen input, as well as not being in a rush to approve development.” Waldorf said growth in Chapel Hill progressed at a rate of approximately 2 percent a year and that it would probably continue to increase at this rate. She said with virtually no place to continue growth and development already planned for the remaining areas, the town government’s role stood at cooperation with its neigh bors. “We have a lot to work out with our neighbors,” Waldorf said. “Orange County, Durham, Carrboro, Cary and all areas surrounding Chapel Hill we all face mutual growth challenges.” Mayor Ken Broun said the importance of growth warranted a mayor who was competent and experienced. “If Waldorf wins we will see a continuation of practi cal, solid approaches to town government, ” Broun said. “While part of the issue is experience, it is more the question of who best understands the town, its needs and the workings of the town government from the inside.” The issue of experience in town govern ment is inconsequential compared to the more important issues at hand, Foy said. “Bringing up whether or not a candidate has experience in to wn government is a red herring,” Foy said. “Ken Broun had not held an elected office when he was elected, and when Waldorf first ran for mayor she had held no elected offices. I have had different experiences than Waldorf, and I can use them to lead this town.” Foy also said his perspective as an out sider would benefit the town. “I am an outsider whereas Waldorf is an insider,” he said. “New people bring in new ideas and fresh perspectives.” Waldorf said that when determining leadership, voters should emphasize a candidate’s record in the community and not campaign rhetoric. “I have been working for the commu nity for so long, ” Waldorf said. “You can’t just come to town, stand up and call your self a leader. Rather, leadership is demon- ©lfp Sails ®ar Heel Section '95 Candidates CHAPEL HILL MAYOR ■ Kevin Foy ■ Rosemary Ingle Waldorf TOWN COUNCIL ■ Julie Andresen ■ Joe Capowski ■ Mark Chilton ■ Pat Evans ■ Richard Franck ■ Todd Goodson ■ Jim Protzman ■ Scott Radway ■ Herschel Slater CARRBORO MAYOR ■ Randy Marshall ■ Mike Nelson ■ Charles Riggsbee BOARD OF ALDERMEN ■ Jay Bryan ■ Diana McDuffee ■ Hilliard Caldwell ■ Alex Zaffron ■ David Collins BOARD OF EDUCATION ■ Matthew Barton ■ Elizabeth Carter ■ Louise Cole ■ Kevin Cook I Rebecca Coyne ■ Nicholas Didow ■ Bill Elstran ■ Harvey Goldstein I Bea Hughes-Werner ■ Peter Morcombe ■ Sandra Johnson Theard I Ken Touw ■ Sara Williams strated in actions, through making tough decisions and having a passionate dedica tion to the community.” Council member Lee Pavao said con stituents should focus on Waldorf’s long time commitment to the town when cast ing their vote. “I’ve worked closely with Waldorffortwo years now, and I know she has the qualifications and background to take us where we need to go,” Pavao said. Despite the varying stances on growth and the different backgrounds represented by the candidates, Alliance of Neighbor hoods President Art Werner claimed the goals represented are the same. “There is not a different vision of what the commu nity should be,” Werner said. “The issue is who will best balance the issues and cor rectly place the town’s priorities.”
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