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' "Argo" Newspaper Stockton State College Pomona, N.J. 08240 OJJtce: t-004 (609) 652-1776,ext. 573/560 i i " ssa n c-3 Argo is not an official publicatioh of Stockton State College but is published by an independent corporation licensed First Class Mail ARCHIVES )jj3 Volume 26, Number IS April 22, 1983 Pomona, N.J. Administrative Restrueturing Draws Fire By John Marston and Rick Dill Stockton President Peter M. Mitchell's efforts for a second reorganization of the college's administration have rocHed the campus, and tremors have reached as far as Trenton. In a resolution approved by a' vote of 98-3, with four abstentions last evening, the faculty announced .that they. ?,do condemn and censure the behavior- of Peter M. Mitphell, and...withdraw cQn-fidence in his leadership and his presidency." At a meeting of Stockton's Board of Trustees last Tuesday, President Mitchell, in a surprise move, asked the Board to approve a revision to the administrative structure of the college. "Under the pro-visionS of the-resolution, a new position. Vice President fpr Information and Development, was creatfed, and Henry Roy Smith was'approved to assume the new Engineering Waits By Mark Lovett ' Budget problems and'an apparent fack of state interest in the study of environ-mehtaLengineering has forced Stockton, to reconsider its plans to create a degree, program in that subject, President'Petef M. Mitchell said. I The proposed environmental engineering, program, a joint project of Stockton and the New; Jersey Instifute ofTechnolog]^ was originally slated to-begin this Call. Howevets the-likelihood of it how eyen beginnifi^ seems 'to^be fluestidrfed. "I think that the enthusiasm for the program has waned because a recent study commissioned by the Ipepartment* of Higher Education raised doubts about the program. T don^t foresee that any special funding will become available," Mitchell said. Mitchell did not know when a final decision would be reached. However, he seemed doubtful about whether Stockton and NJIT could continue their plans, without firm support from the Department of Higher Education. Mitchell cited a recent decline in the study of civil en^neering, and said there seems to be'a trend towards more technologically related areas in engineering. In Stockton's reconsideration, another major factor was money. To,,put the program in operation would require renovation of Stockton's existing facilities and the hiring of more faculty and staff. Mitchell said he didn't anticipate money to become available fo take care ^f those costs. A' feasibility study,xommissioned by the State'9fNew Jersey last year, echoed ^tcliell-'s concern over finances. The study, conducted by John G. Trujfel, a professor of engineering at the State Univers'jty of New York, also said "starting new'P'"og'"ams would inevitably divert resources from existing programs... To achiev^ the quality desired .by the people-and the,indtistry-of the«tatefllre .exisfmg prograrns ^itT coritiriuejto-hav'e major needs," apd-should be-given first priority oyer, starting new ojies. When the program was first proposed^ last spring, there* was concern, among faculty over how etivico'nmental engineering would affect "^Stockton as a liberal arts institution. Mitchell said there is always a concern when a'professional •technical program is introduced, biit. 'Mitchell said "it was not a-factor""in Stockton's, recpnsideration: Mitchell, who is resigning in June for a position with the Massachusetts Board of Rfegents, said that if funding were available he would Idok more-favorably towards starting a broad-baSed en^neering program, father than one just in environmental engineering. T think it would make this colfege extraordinary and would fulfilU.definite need...Stockton wpiild be the perfect environment for (a program in) humanistic engineering." _ post. Smith has been acting administrative assistant to the president since last Junr.'ChaHes Tantillo; currentFy acting Vice President of Academic Affairs, was'appointed permanently to that position in the same -motion. The faculty censure Of Mitchell resulted from their belief that the plans for the reorganization were kept secret prior to.t|jet)ublic Board meeting, and that no search'h^d been conducted for a candidate for the' new vice'pres'idential position. Mit(^ejl fespon'tfSd that such positions hav0«^eea filled in the -past without resofting-to'a search process, when qual- ^fied personnel existed within the college. State Chancellor of Higher Education T. Edward Hollander announced publicly yesterday that the nomination should have been postponed lintil the appointment of the next president, as Mitchell is leaving next month for Massachusetts. Hollander requested that the Board of Trustees either rescind the decision', or obtain thfe voluntary resignation of the new a p p o i n t e e s " . S m i t h r e a d a l e t t e r o f " resignation at the Faculty Assembly meeting last evening. Mitchell claimed that he was "saddened and shocked" by .Continued on p^ge 2 All Over But The Shouting .^hej^inner Jeff D-Day Mark. Give, Please By Sharon Zwahl Jhe Atlantic County chapter of the Red Cross will be conducting a Blood Drive at Stockton State College. If you are healthy, between the ages of 18-65, and weigh 110.lbs. or more, then con-sidef yourself summoned to the G,ymbn either Tu'esday, April 26th or Wednesday, April 27th, between the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. One pint of your blood could mean the difference between life or death for another We. the Argo staff, announce that next week will be the last edition of the Argo for the spring semester. 1983. Personals will be due on Tuesday at noon. Announcements will be accepted until Wednesday at noon. Deadline will be Wednesday at "5 fo^ everything else. It has b&en a lot of fun. See "ya later. Jndividual. The Re.d Cross's philosophy is to be responsible to the<commiinity for providing freeybloodtb all'individuals in need. This kind of service is both effective and efficient, but it depends on ihe generosity of donors. Next week the.Rfed Gross .Is counting on the entire Stockton comthunity -to. meet its goal of 275 pints of blood. The" blood collected here will be distributed throughout the Pennsylvania -. South Jersey area hospitals". ^ Diana Alterfs.'of the Atlantic.County Red Cross chapter, would like to extend her appreciation forthe help and dedication ofthe Alpha Chi Rho frat^Fnity, and the Photo by Ken Dat^sby. By Rick Dill The tension was unbearable Wednesday night diiring the crucial few moments before a new tradition was started at Stockton State, College. Women cheered; cameras flashed, and the spbtlight centered on/eff "D-Day" .Mark a's he was crowned .the first "Mr. Stocktori" before a cfowd of over 200 people. The. Mr.'Stockton contest, organized by Tpu KappaEpsilon Fratemity'(TKE),» pittett^eyen Tneh against each other "in the".categories of formal attire, talent, and swimsiijt. The brave contestants wer^: John Huryk,. junior; Jeff Mark, sophomore; Andy Hess, freshman;'Steve Cpoper. "freshman; Briai} Morganweck, freshman; Mike Thomas, junior; ancf Steven Caveness, sophomore. And what exactly' is a Mr. Stockton? pressure,-style, and of course...talent. It was a tough choice though becgusceach of the then gave a strong showing in one or all of the three categories. As judge Mary McMann said,' "They were all good." •^be*other judges were-Lisa Weber, . LerjsfS^e®^ ai^I&ftanQS; ^ Sonr^ olowitz, and Cindy Vugrinecz was the vote cbunter. Twenty-year-old "D-lDay" Mark was -confident before the cpntest, apd he took that attitude onto the stagey withliim. For an idea of the precedent Mark has set fpr "future contestants, his me^urements' afe 32-28-31, he's -5' 8", and he weighs 140 lbs. He plays fo'rward on Stockton's varsity soccer team, is a member of A.lphaChi Rh(i Fraternity, and the scuba club, and, he also enjoys fencing and ^ playing the guitar. His career<will be as a pilot,1n the U.S. Marine Corps. Anybody ready /or nexf year? TKE Brother fce "Fro'- Grushkin spent two months coordinating the event and it went off "Without a hitch. He was assisted in his efforts,by,Donna Cappo, , who served as the mistress of ceremonies. Sponsors for the Mr. Stockton Contest were the Krammer Beverage Company, the Stockton Pub, Deleratos, and the Fabric Tree which donated the material forjhe winner's sash. Sharon Moore put the.sash together. And special thanks go out to Bob Ca^)ello and Ranee CatHn from theT'KE Brothers. Sokked in champagne, with fiis Mr. Stockton sash draped over one shoulder and a crown leaning 6ff his head, "D-D,^ y" was asked if he was going to let fame and the $50 first prize bloat his ego. "'No," he said calmly, "I'll just be tfie same sweet, lovin' guy I've "always been." Continued on page 5 Auroras ofSigma Gamma Rho."and also * The ^judges say none othe.r than the Blood-chairperson June Childs and Chris epitome of what a perfect man at Sto.ckton Connors, chairperson" for students. would (or maybe, should) be. The blood you give may help someone The five TKE Sisters who did the '^^l^e t9,lj,v£, .... . jvcjg'Pgwerp looking for c6mp9surf.u;ider^ ERRATA Last week's article about the selection process for a Vice President inaccurately stated that the Selection Committee recommends candidates to the president. The" Committee in actuality selects the finalists, and never is responsible for such recommendations. We regret, any confusion that this may have caused.
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Title | Argo: Volume 26, Number 13 |
Date | 1983-04-22 |
Publisher | Argo Corporation |
Subjects | The Weekly Stockton Community Newspaper |
Publication Title | Argo |
Publication Date Range | 1971 - present |
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Title | Argo: Volume 26, Number 13 |
Date | April 22, 1983 |
Publisher | Argo Corporation |
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' "Argo" Newspaper
Stockton State College
Pomona, N.J. 08240
OJJtce: t-004
(609) 652-1776,ext. 573/560
i i " ssa
n c-3
Argo is not an official publicatioh of Stockton State College but is published by an independent corporation licensed
First Class Mail
ARCHIVES
)jj3
Volume 26, Number IS April 22, 1983 Pomona, N.J.
Administrative Restrueturing Draws Fire By John Marston and Rick Dill
Stockton President Peter M. Mitchell's
efforts for a second reorganization of the
college's administration have rocHed the
campus, and tremors have reached as far
as Trenton.
In a resolution approved by a' vote of
98-3, with four abstentions last evening,
the faculty announced .that they. ?,do
condemn and censure the behavior- of
Peter M. Mitphell, and...withdraw cQn-fidence
in his leadership and his presidency."
At a meeting of Stockton's Board of
Trustees last Tuesday, President Mitchell,
in a surprise move, asked the Board to
approve a revision to the administrative
structure of the college. "Under the pro-visionS
of the-resolution, a new position.
Vice President fpr Information and Development,
was creatfed, and Henry Roy
Smith was'approved to assume the new
Engineering Waits
By Mark Lovett '
Budget problems and'an apparent fack
of state interest in the study of environ-mehtaLengineering
has forced Stockton,
to reconsider its plans to create a degree,
program in that subject, President'Petef
M. Mitchell said. I
The proposed environmental engineering,
program, a joint project of Stockton and
the New; Jersey Instifute ofTechnolog]^
was originally slated to-begin this Call.
Howevets the-likelihood of it how eyen
beginnifi^ seems 'to^be fluestidrfed.
"I think that the enthusiasm for the
program has waned because a recent
study commissioned by the Ipepartment*
of Higher Education raised doubts about
the program. T don^t foresee that any
special funding will become available,"
Mitchell said.
Mitchell did not know when a final
decision would be reached. However, he
seemed doubtful about whether Stockton
and NJIT could continue their plans,
without firm support from the Department
of Higher Education.
Mitchell cited a recent decline in the
study of civil en^neering, and said there
seems to be'a trend towards more technologically
related areas in engineering.
In Stockton's reconsideration, another
major factor was money. To,,put the
program in operation would require renovation
of Stockton's existing facilities
and the hiring of more faculty and staff.
Mitchell said he didn't anticipate money
to become available fo take care ^f those
costs.
A' feasibility study,xommissioned by
the State'9fNew Jersey last year, echoed
^tcliell-'s concern over finances.
The study, conducted by John G.
Trujfel, a professor of engineering at the
State Univers'jty of New York, also said
"starting new'P'"og'"ams would inevitably
divert resources from existing programs...
To achiev^ the quality desired .by the
people-and the,indtistry-of the«tatefllre
.exisfmg prograrns ^itT coritiriuejto-hav'e
major needs," apd-should be-given first
priority oyer, starting new ojies.
When the program was first proposed^
last spring, there* was concern, among
faculty over how etivico'nmental engineering
would affect "^Stockton as a
liberal arts institution. Mitchell said there
is always a concern when a'professional
•technical program is introduced, biit.
'Mitchell said "it was not a-factor""in
Stockton's, recpnsideration:
Mitchell, who is resigning in June for a
position with the Massachusetts Board
of Rfegents, said that if funding were
available he would Idok more-favorably
towards starting a broad-baSed en^neering
program, father than one just in environmental
engineering.
T think it would make this colfege
extraordinary and would fulfilU.definite
need...Stockton wpiild be the perfect
environment for (a program in) humanistic
engineering." _
post. Smith has been acting administrative
assistant to the president since last
Junr.'ChaHes Tantillo; currentFy acting
Vice President of Academic Affairs,
was'appointed permanently to that position
in the same -motion.
The faculty censure Of Mitchell resulted
from their belief that the plans for
the reorganization were kept secret prior
to.t|jet)ublic Board meeting, and that no
search'h^d been conducted for a candidate
for the' new vice'pres'idential position.
Mit(^ejl fespon'tfSd that such positions
hav0«^eea filled in the -past without
resofting-to'a search process, when qual-
^fied personnel existed within the college.
State Chancellor of Higher Education
T. Edward Hollander announced publicly
yesterday that the nomination should
have been postponed lintil the appointment
of the next president, as Mitchell is
leaving next month for Massachusetts.
Hollander requested that the Board of
Trustees either rescind the decision', or
obtain thfe voluntary resignation of the
new a p p o i n t e e s " . S m i t h r e a d a l e t t e r o f "
resignation at the Faculty Assembly
meeting last evening. Mitchell claimed
that he was "saddened and shocked" by
.Continued on p^ge 2
All Over But The Shouting
.^hej^inner Jeff D-Day Mark.
Give, Please
By Sharon Zwahl
Jhe Atlantic County chapter of the
Red Cross will be conducting a Blood
Drive at Stockton State College. If you
are healthy, between the ages of 18-65,
and weigh 110.lbs. or more, then con-sidef
yourself summoned to the G,ymbn
either Tu'esday, April 26th or Wednesday,
April 27th, between the hours of 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
One pint of your blood could mean the
difference between life or death for another
We. the Argo staff, announce that
next week will be the last edition of the
Argo for the spring semester. 1983. Personals
will be due on Tuesday at noon.
Announcements will be accepted until
Wednesday at noon. Deadline will be
Wednesday at "5 fo^ everything else. It
has b&en a lot of fun. See "ya later.
Jndividual. The Re.d Cross's philosophy
is to be responsible to the |
Subjects | The Weekly Stockton Community Newspaper |
Publication Title | Argo |
Publication Date Range | 1971 - present |
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