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©he lathi ®ar Jtol J News/Fea p ■B 106 years of editorial freedom Serving the students and the University community since 1893 Congress Reopens Debate on U.S. Sanctions Student Affairs committee members had recommended the resolution to Student Congress unfavorably. By Andrew Meehan Staff Writer Student Congress voted to continue consideration of a hotly debated resolu tion condemning United States sane * DTH MILLER PEARSALL Adinq Chancellor William McCoy said he was uncertain if he would step down after June, But while he was in the position, he would make himself available to students. Students Urge Faculty Review By Katie Abel Staff Writer Student government leaders said the administration should shine more light on faculty diversity in the coming year. Students presented several recom mendations about how to increase awareness of the issue on campus to act ing Provost Ned Brooks Tuesday in an executive branch report on faculty diversity. The report was developed by mem bers of former student body president Reyna Walters’s administration to reflect the overall student opinion and concerns on the issue. It included the results of a student survey designed to find out whether students thought fac ulty diversity affected the quality of their education. Walters said members of the student government had discussed the issue of all year, but she wanted more student See REPORT, Page 8 Until the day of his death, no man can be sure of his courage. Jean Anouilh tions against Iraq and voted against reopening debate on the integration of Old East and Old West residence halls on Tuesday. Before the session started, 10 to 15 students waited outside Peabody Hall armed with signs to demonstrate their support for the Iraqi resolution. On April 20, Congress’ Student Affairs Committee reported both reso lutions unfavorably, which meant that no more action could be taken unless two-thirds of full Congress voted to con- ONE ON ONE WITH ACTING CHANCELLOR MCCOY Faculty Diversity: Student Perspectives These are the results of a student survey developed by the Executive Branch of Student Government and the recommendations that are being directed towards the administration. Statistics of the Student Survey Males 86 ]lFemaies 214 "| M Inority 1 Tota ' Stuclents 310 lln Favor $7 tEjjjStfffi Total Number of Students who provided a personal opinion on 1 LMfflUO increasing the diversity of the faculty: 84 Recommendations from the Executive Branch of Student Government ■ University Study—An in-depth study similar to ones conducted by other universities, such as MIT. The University will then be able to make a statement on whether or not discrimination exists ■ Advertising for Faculty Positions—Advertising and faculty recruitment will be significant in future years because of the enrollment growth. ■ Support for Faculty—The University and its academic departments need to examine the amount of support available to women and minority faculty. ■ Faculty Resources—The Executive Branch urges the University to increase funding for faculty hiring in order to attract a diverse faculty and to compete with other schools ■ Communications —There needs to be open communication between the University's administration and the student body. SOURCE: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH REPORT OF FACULTY DIVERSITY Wednesday, April 28,1999 Volume 107, Issue 41 tinue debate. As of midnight, Congress had not voted on the reso lution on Iraq. Rep. Erica Smiley, Dist. 16, introduced the Iraq resolution. An incident after the committee’s vote prompted Congress’ Ethics Representative Erica Smiley The 'Real McCoy Acting Chancellor William McCoy shares his experiences leading the University thus far. By Angela Meks Staff Writer Acting Chancellor William McCoy was appointed two weeks ago to take the place of Chancellor Michael Hooker during his medical leave due ot his lymphatic cancer, yet to some students and faculty, he seems to be a mystery hidden away in South Building. In an interview Tuesday, The Daily Tar Heel had the opportunity to talk to McCoy and hear his feelings about stepping up as the leader of UNC. THE DAILY TAR HEEL - How frequently are you receiving updates about the chancellor and his health? ACTING CHANCELLOR WILLIAM McCOY - We are not getting daily reports. They are somewhat infrequent My most recent update was a conversation I had with him Friday afternoon. At that time, he sounded quite positive and indicated he had just returned from Bethesda National Cancer Institute. He felt pretty positive about the progress they had made with his treatment. See MCCOY, Page 5 DTH/ MEGAN SHARKEY Committee to hold a hearing Monday charging Smiley with behavior unbe coming a representative. The committee dropped the charges. At last night’s meeting, Smiley apolo gized for her actions. “I admit that my behavior in relation to my profane lan guage was inappropriate,” die said. According to an incident report filed by Smiley with the Ethics Committee, she became angry after the committee voted mifavorably. The report states she left the room Integration on Horizon For Old East, West Halls If one University official OKs the plan, women living in Old East and Old West will become a reality. By Ashley Stephenson University Editor Old East and Old West residence halls are one step away from integrating women into their halls. The Housing Advisory Board voted unanimously Monday to approve sev eral recommendations made to the pro posal that would put a little more estro gen in the traditionally male halls. The recommendations now await the final OK from Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Services Dean Bresciani. “I definitely want to come to a decision before the semester ends,” he said. “When you make a big decision with the other supporters of the bill. “(Student Affairs Chairwoman Rebecca) Gumbiner continued to demand that we remain quiet and respect the committee after they had failed to do the same for us.” As she departed, the report stated she said, “I hope you guys feel real good about yourselves. All of you can kiss my fucking ass." Last night, some representatives argued that further debate about Iraq did not represent student interests. Others said Congress should repre Pentagon Taps 33,000 Reserves To Active Duty The involuntary call-up is the first since the allies began their strikes against Yugoslavia in March and the largest since 240,000 served in the buildup to the 1991 Gulf War. Associated Press WASHINGTON - The Pentagon announced Tuesday it will call 33,102 reservists to active military duty, bringing the Kosovo conflict close to communities from coast to coast. The call-up will begin immediately with 2,116 members of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard to assist in aerial refueling of NATO warplanes. The first reservists to get the call are from units based in Alabama, Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. They will serve on active duty for as long as six months. Thousands more reservists will be pulled from their civilian jobs in the weeks ahead as NATO expands its air campaign, Defense Secretary William Cohen said in announcing that his mobi lization would affect reservists in all branches of the military. The involuntary call-up is the first since NATO began its air campaign to win autonomy for Kosovo on March 24 and the largest since 240,000 served in the buildup to the 1991 Gulf War. About 1,000 reservists have been serv ing as volunteers for NATO, but Cohen’s call-up means they will be relieved. “We must go beyond the limits of vol unteerism,” Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Kudlacz told reporters. On the diplomatic front, Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott con cluded talks in Moscow with Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov and Viktor Chernomyrdin, the Russian mediator for the Balkans. “On behalf of the United States, he laid out very clearly the objectives See RESERVES, Page 8 like this over the summer, it tends to add a note of suspicion, and I don’t want to do that” The proposal that ignited the debate was drafted by former Student Body Vice President Emily Williamson and former Residence Hall Association President David Jemigan. Former Residence Hall Association President David Jemigan said integration was slated tor 2001. Two forums were held after the pro posal was unveiled to hear residents’ concerns. The revamped proposal approved by the board calls for UNC to “correct the See RHA, Page 8 News/Features/Aits/Sports 962-0245 Business/Advertising 962-1163 Chapel HUI, North Carolina O 1999 DTH Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. sent students in the outside community. Rep. Cianti Stewart-Reid, Dist. 10, said Congress should at least debate the bill. “I would like and hope and think the students would think that our com munity is bigger than the University.” But Ethics Committee Chairman Craig Warner said constituents he had talked to questioned Congress’ involve ment. “I was very open to changing my opinion if the majority of my con- See CONGRESS, Page 8 NATO Jets Continue to Pound Yugoslavia See Page 6 Reservists Called President dinton has sounded the alarm for U.S Army reservists across the country. ■ 33,102 reservists are being called: Approximately: 25,000 Airforce 6,100 Army 1,000 Marine Corps 1,000 Navy ■ 2,116 Air Force and Air National Guard are being called immediately from Alabama, Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. ■ Thousands more will be called in the corrongweeks, SOURCE ASSOCIATED PRESS INSIDE Sign of the Times r ■fl The Tar Heel spirit might soon stretch to campus and town street signs. Officials plan to unveil the first new Tar Heel blue street sign at the comer of Raleigh and Country Club roads on Thursday. See Page 7. Politically Correct The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted 4-2 to change its name to the Board of Councillors on Tuesday because Aldermen was not representa tive of board members. See Page 2. Today’s Weather Occasional Rain; Mid 50s. Thursday: Cloudy, chance of rain; mid 50s.
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