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the Camion JEFFERSON Monday, September 22,1997 COMMUNITY COLLEGE Volume 2 College Employee's Actions Imply 'Students Can Ignore Rules' By Ian Thomae Ash On August 24 at approximately 1:30 pm, Bill Sheehan, 24 and a senior at Jefferson Community College, was admittedly consuming a bottled Mountain Dew and Combos in the McVean College Lounge. He was aware that college policy bans eating and drinking in this area. Dale Scott, director of Campus Security, approached Mr. Sheehan and a brief conversation followed. According to Mr. Sheehan, Mr Scott inquired as to whether or not Mr. Sheehan was aware that eating and drinking are not allowed in the lounge. Mr. Sheehan replied that, yes, he was aware of the policy. Allegedly Mr. Scott then told Mr. Sheehan not to spill it and walked away. Mr. Sheehan was not issued a ticket, although he had been notified on other occasions by fellow students that this would happen. The issue was not pursued. Mr. Sheehan continued to consume his beverage and the food as he does most days in the lounge. He has disagreed with the policy since last semester and states he has attempted to secure support for the disbanning of this policy. In the meantime, he participates in civil disobedience by not following this rule. He speculates that Mr. Scott may realize that the issue is not a matter of distributing tickets but instead one of prorating violations. He continued that he felt Mr. Scott would allow degrees of violations if the violator was acting responsibly. In other words, the rules only apply to those who spill the food and drinks or leave trash in the area. Mr. Sheehan wonders if this Issue is regarded as a hassle and hindrance to security and now has a hard time respecting an entity with what he perceives as blatant disregard for its policies. \I see this as hypocrisy within the institution. If it is a rule, it needs to be enforced. Just as in the smoking policy [not within 50 feet of doorways marked (continued on page 3) Confusion Cleared Up — Underrepresented Defined Table of Contents Bulletin Board 10&11 Campus Events 8&9 Campus News 5 Classifieds 12 Critiques 6 Editorials 2&3 Features 4 Sports 7 World Events 3 By Ian ThomaR Ajth Freshman college students in general encounter difficulties blending, assimilating and norming into a new collegiate environment. Additionally difficult is it to feel different, outside and disconnected to this new environment when other, intrinsic issues are involved. This is on what the McPac, Multi- cultural peer advising center is based. \The emphasis is on 'not in majority inclusion,\ explained Gail Miller, Affirmative Action Officer of Jefferson Community College. When asked what 'not in majority' she clarified,\ minority students... international, not Caucasian,, different sexual orientation, first generation college students, non- traditional!!! This program, coordinated by Lisa Smith, matches a self-identified underrepresented student with a peer tutor he generally has the same innate underrepresentation and shares a similar interest, such as major curriculum of study. An example would be a student arriving from a foreign country and wishing to be matched with a second year student from that same country (or who speaks that language). The philosophy of the program lies within the knowledge and experience the second year student has and the wisdom and unique manner he/she shares with the mentee. Mentors have an opportunity to participate in an 8 hour training class coordinated by councelor Matt Lambert. The course covers material pertaining to the dynamic pairs form, standards and limits of peer-mentoring. At the conclusion of course, testing is conducted and certificates are issued. This course is given a minimum of 3 times a year. Presently, there are 25 mentors, 8 of which are certified. As this is still early in the year and this is the first semester for this program, at press there were only 10 mentees. Once a month, all mentors and mentees will have a meeting. During these meetings, Ms. Gail hopes to highlight different Jefferson Community (continued on page 3)
