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* :'vSSl' monday HE Vol. 30, No. 37/SUNY at Bu(falo/12 Novambar 1979 dbWbuM frso to Mm UnlwfiHy eommunity/llmH on* copy par parson the referendum “ was a healthy thing” for students. “Some of us (students) still do think,” he told the Council, “and still have concern for the University.” Council member Koren, who is also on the Council’s Budget Committee, quickly brought members up-to-date on UB’s presentation before the State Division of the Budget (DOB). UB’s delegation—which included Koren, Ketter, and Student Association President Joel Mayersohn—were in Albany earlier in the day meeting with State officials. Council members Koren was extremely pleased with the proceedings in the Capital, saying UB’s 1980-81 budget was “put forth very well.” Since the University again failed to meet projected enrollments, it is feared that the DOB will again slash the budget. meet and run- to ceremony SHORT SESSION: Th* University Council held a brief November mooting Friday. Chairman Robert MHtonzi (right) told the Council he com pie ted his raaponaa to UB Praaldanl Hobart Kattar’a Statament of Stawardahlp,’ but that It waa ‘conlldanllal.’ Ketter, appearing relieved the presentation was over said State officials complimented UB on its presentation. “They said it was the best they’ve had this year,” he remarked. Ketter and Koren also praised Mayersohn with “the way he handled himself” before DOB. The brief meeting upset Pierce who was not able to deliver his “State of the University” address because of time limitations. He had hoped to give Council members the “student view” of the University, as opposed to the President’s'view which was delivered in September. Pierce requested that the Council hold another November meeting, but Millonzi rejected the proposal, saying Pierce would be allowed to give the speech at the Coh-'Ts December by Joe Simon Campus Editor had occured earlier in the day. Upon questioning by Pierce, Millonzi explained that his response to Ketter’s Statement of Stewardship—as is required by the revised Presidential evaluation procedures—was sent to the Chancellor one week ago. Pierce suggested that the Chairman review his document with Council members, but Millonzi said that was impossible, as his response has been deemed “confidential.” after the three person team was chosen. The half-hour meeting, extremely short for the Council which meets only once a month, ended early so members could attend the ceremonial cornerstone laying the new Baird Hall on the Amherst Campus. Several Council members, along with Ketter, also arrived late for the meeting after just flying in from Albany. Chairman of the University Council Robert Millonzi informed fellow members Friday that his response to President Robert L. Ketter’s Statement of Stewardship has been submitted to the SUNY Chancellor. Millonzi called the response as a “confidential document” and said Chancellor Clifton Wharton preferred he not disclose its contents. Pleased with proceedings In an abbreviated session, Millonzi briefly discussed the evaluation precedure, Student Representative Michael Pierce previewed his “State of the University” address, and Council budget presentation in Albany, which According to the evaluation procedures, the Chancellor is to form an evaluation team after reviewing both the Statement of Stewardship and the Council Chairman’s response. However, Millonzi’s response comes several weeks Pierce discussed with the Council the University-wide referendum held last week which resulted in over a 3:1 vote of No Confidence in President Ketter. Admitting voter turnout was hoped ‘for, just History grad director emerges from dispute by Mark Meltzer Campus Editor have a Director of Graduate Studies he is able to work with. “I agreed to serve provided the chairman could work with me as an Associate Professor,” said Tucker. The Graduate Studies Program, meanwhile, is scheduled to undergo review this Spring. According to Loubere, the review will be conducted by three outside evaluators, but will not involve accreditation since it is not being conducted by the State Education Department. Compromise candidate Melvin Tucker has agreed to direct the University’s Graduate Studies Program in History, quieting a political dispute that almost drew Department Chairman Leo Loubere’s resignation. Tucker emerged when students and faculty could not agree on either Associate Professor David Abosch or Professor Richard Ellis to lead the troubled program. Abosch won the Department’s vote, but Loubere was so “displeased” with him that he threatened to quit unless another candidate were named. Ellis cited low enrollment, an apparent lack of student interest in the program’s seminars and a loss of six faculty in the last six years among the Department's ills. ‘‘The graduate program has been sinking,” he said. Loubere supported Ellis, who as a full professor, he said, would have more time to do research work than Abosch. But Loubere’s dissatisfaction with Abosch may not be that clear cut, since he found no problem with Tucker. “Why does that reason hold for Professor Tucker (also an Associate Professor) and not for me?” Abosch questioned. Tucker, while acknowledging that some problems exist, did not agree with Ellis’ characterization. “I think we’re better than we really think we are,” Tucker commented. “I don’t think we’re the Berkeley of the East, but I do think we’re a very solid, respectable department.” DEMONSTRATION CONFLICT; Last yaar, close to 50 Iranian students (shown above) marched through the Main Street Campus demanding an and to U.S. support of the Shah. Iranian students are expected to raise their picket signs again today, demanding that the Shah, who is in exile in the U.S., be returned to Iran for prosecution of “war crimes.” As a result, a scheduled demonstration calling for the three-person presidential evaluation team to conduct an open, public meeting, so that the University can voice its opposition to Robert L. Kettor's remaining in office, has been cancelled. The Ketter coalition still believes that an open meeting should be held, but fell that a potential confrontation between Iranian protesters and other people on campus—If the demonstrations were held in the same place as rumored—should be avoided. The Coalition has written the evaluators requesting an open meeting sometime during the next two days while the three- person team will be on campus. a Team Chairman John Corbally told The Spectrum that he would not hold an open, public meeting. Contacted in his Buffalo hotel room, the Chairman explained that he is planning to meet with both student and faculty representatives beyond their elected leaders. While Abosch was reluctant to discuss Tucker’s appointment with The Spectrum Ellis spoke freely of his support for the new Director. “1 think he’s a very good choice,” Ellis noted, chalking the dispute up to “internal politics.” Ellis agreed the position would have been a challenge, but expressed no outward disappointment at his denial. With almost everyone involved smiling, it’s difficult to determine whether any bitterness will linger from the dispute. Director of Undergraduate Studies, John D. Milligan said anybody in the Department is in theory capable of directing the Graduate Studies Program and expected no problems working with Tucker. \It’s over and we’ve got to live in the present,” echoed Tucker. The only sign of discontent came from Abosch, who called the matter a private one and refused further comment. Undergo review Tucker said he did not seek the directorship initially, “because I was perfectly prepared to serve anyone who got it.” It is the right of the chairman, he added, to President of the History Department’s Graduate Student Organization Howard Bodner coult not be reached for comment Friday. Inside: Ironic fire — P. 3 / Moon chasing — P. 6 / End of season—P. 9 / Arctic P. 10
