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Thursday, September 7, 2000 ~ Page 2 NEWS Transition committee working to hire a new college president . continued from page I Of her own candidacy, Coley acknowl- "I know everyone here. I love this col- sian of the high-quality liberal arts educa- edged that she "loves" the job and would like lege. No one could be brought in from out- lion is offered here, and how the college can those of similar schools, and a new president would need to work on that." to keep the position despite her original cer- side who would so immediately and com- further that goal. In today's world, that job The endowment, as of the close of fiscal tainty that it was not for her. pletely be a part of this place," she added. has two aspects: fund-raising and generally year 2000, was at $51.5 million. "When I first took this position, I offered Neither Cline nor Muller could discuss improving the name of the school ... and also Capital improvements, that have been to write the board asking them not to con- their own opinions or if any applicant is be- seuing the tone for the daily operation of going on in academic buildings for ten years sider my resume. Iwas told that wasn't nec- ing considered, due to the confidential na- the pJace." r now, are also a concern. essary, so Ididn't," said Coley. ture of the committee's work. Muller did agree that the new president Sayre is particularly concerned with the As time passed, she began to assess the Sayre, who is not a member of the corn- would need to focus much energy on fund- needs of the COllege and realized the presi- mittee, offered his own opinion. "I think the raising, and said that, "while we've moved residence halls and has put forth a proposal and to build a new one, to alleviate tripling dency is compatible with her ambitions. president of this college needs to have a vi- ahead, our endowment is still far behind allow for improvements in the others. Student Research and Creativity Significant changes kick off a new semester Grants for Fall 2000 continuedfrompage I dents order with multiple specifications, Campus Safety surveys the parking lois The deadline for applications for stu- course. The project mayor may not be con- have been removed to make the Pub more periodically, and generally finds 30 or more dent research and creativity grants for Fall, nected with a particular course. It may be efficient, he said. empty spaces, he said, often scattered across 2000 is September 29, 2000. .... a special studies outgrowth of a course. A Furthermore, he said, by freeing up Pub campus and located far from the dorms, To apply for an award, a student must grant may cover the cost of materials for workers who would normally help make much to the students' displeasure. have a WMC grade point average of 3.2 such projects. It may cover travel expenses food, the shorter menu will allow for more But, many students were pleased.to find and obtain the direct involvement or close to libraries or special collections. These are workers to clean the Pub tables and floor. a new Internet system at WMC, called sponsorship of a faculty member. The merely examples; Dean Case would like As to the selections offered on the new Ethernet. awards are competitive. to see what kinds of creative proposals stu- menu, Dotid said that special attention was Over the summer, most of the campus The grants are intended to encourage dents may devise, in consultation with ap- paid to very popular items. "These are the special projects that complement students' propriate faculty. Grants may range from items that are constantly ordered," he said. was switched to Ethernet from the traditional data phones. "major academic emphases; they are not in- $25 to $500. Applications are available in Dolid also said that he has not heard Rouzer, Whiteford, Blanche Ward, tended CO cover normal expenses of a Dean Case's office.' many student complaints about the limited Mcfrauiel, and Daniel MacLea were up and Students deal with temporary housing situations mea! choices, but that students seem to be running with the new system before classes pleased with the Pub's faster service. began. continued from page J The new meal menu is not the only Albert Norman Ward was completed "The actual accommodations aren't bad staff, should be completed by mid Septem- change at WMC, though, as students quickly within the first week of the new semester. but feeling completely cut off from campus, ber, Rosko said. The houses allow the col- learned when they bought their parking per- Christine Mathews of Information Ser- driving back and forth, lack of parking, hav- lege more space forupperclass students, she mits for the year. vices predicts that the Ethernet system in the ing to move a total of three times, and the added. . Permits that cost $30 last year now cost Garden Apartments and Elderdice will be fact that nobody in Residence Life will take Housing may be a top priority for the $40 this year. complete in the next couple of weeks. responsibility for giving us an accurate college in the future. Sophomore Paul Gleespen was not cqn- While there is no plan for when the completion date for the house are definitely Part of the next campaign for the college cerned about the extra $10, but more so the houses along Pennsylvania Avenue and the huge inconveniences," said sophomore Greta will be designated to housing renovations, motive behind the price raise. "Where does McDaniel House will have the Ethernet sys- Frain, who will be living in McDaniel House. O'Connell said. The long-range goal, she that money go? And you can't even find a tem, Mathews hopes it will happen within Renovations to the two houses, which explained, is to offer more flexible housing parking space," he said. the academic year. were previously rented out to faculty and by having more suites and apartments. Director of Campus Safety Mike Web- Becca Lyter, a senior living in ANW, is sterexplained the increase in cost was made happy with the timing of the building's Honor and Conduct Board because, "The budget committee told us to." switch to Ethernet. "I was surprised when Webster, however, pointed out that there they said [Ethernet would be hooked up] to- The Honor and Conduct Board adjudi- The Honor and Conduct Board adjudi- is not a shortage of parking on campus, but day or tomorrow," she said. "1 thought it'd cated a case on March 28 involving a stu- cated a third case on May 9 involving a stu- perhaps a shortage of convenient parking. be another week." dent who falsely reponed hours on their time dent who was accused of damaging a com- sheet. The accused was found responsible puter in the computer lab. TIle student was and given a $51.50 fine, 10 hours of com- found not responsible. munity service, and placed on disciplinary Finally, the Honor and Conduct Board Welcome class of 20041 probation. heard a case on May 11 involving a student The Honor and Conduct Board adjudi- who was charged with assaulting another cated a second case on March 30 involving student and being disorderly. a student who was intoxicated underage and TIle accused was found not responsible urinating in public. The student was found of an assault, but responsible for disorderly responsible and suspended for the Fall 2000 conduct and given 50 hours of community semester, given 15 hours of community ser- service, required counseling, made It) write vice and required to attend an alcohol edu- a letter of apology, and placed on disclplin- cation class, robanon. Student Health N ew's It's,Here!!! Thirty-six peer mentors were on hand to welcome the class of 2004 when they Student Health Services arrived on The Hill to begin orientation, During the four.day event, first-year students Smith House listened /0 various lectures that covered the honor code, living in residence hails, and x 700, 701 campus .fafety policies. The class was also the last to participate in the much-debated alcohol awareness program ,OCTAA, On Campus Talking About Alcohol. D'r-, Herbert Henderson, Medical Director But orientation wasn't all discussion Time was made for fun events including a team Joan M_ Lusby .. Physician Assistant, Certified building event at Four Seasons Sports Complex and the annual production oj Dana Plevyak, R_N_ "Choices. " Luanne Frebertshauser .. R_N. The class of 2004 is one of the largest 10 enter WMC. The effects call be felt all over campus, from long lines outside of Eng/ar Dining Hall and triples in Whiteford,