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THURSDAY / 10 APRIL 1980

Thouron Award Winners: Pennsylvania'sScholarly AmbassadorsWhen commencement speeches have been

given and students end their course of studythen do true scholars long to go onfellowships. And so will begin the educa-tional pilgrimage to the United Kingdom inthe fall for this year's ten Thouron Awardwinners.The recipients are Annette Bianchi of

Drexel Hill, Pa.; Robert Elfont of PlymouthMeeting, Pa.; Catherine Hamilton of WestChester, Pa.; Frederick Leiner of Mclean,Va.; Rita Redberg of Brooklyn, N.Y.;Deborah Rice of Meirose, Mass.; AmyTananbaum of Belmont, Mass.; DavidTrautenberg of Ventnor City, N.J.; JosephValente of Rosemont, Pa.; and BryanWashington of Haverford, Pa.They were selected through a competitive

program that initially screened 78 appli-cants. The process reduced the number ofpotential winners to twenty-three finalistswho attended a weekend retreat for inter-views with the program director and theThouron Committee. The ten award-winners were chosen for their outstandingscholastic achievements as well as theirpersonal interests and leadership potential.

Aside from academic pursuits, eachThouron scholar is expected to act as anunofficial ambassador for the United States.Catherine Hamilton, who will attend theLondon Graduate School of Business afterreceiving her master's degree in chemicalengineering, describes her roleas "somethingof a diplomat. We are expected to explorethe country and learn about the people. Alarge part of our education is the social andcultural change."The program is sponsored by theThouron

Fund for British-American Student Inter-change begun by Sir John and LadyThouron of Unionville, Pa. to promotefriendship and understanding through inter-

" The report of the Undergraduate Work-group on Athletics, page 4.

" information on the upcoming FacultySenate meeting, pages 3 and 11.

" A supplementon squat opportunity accom-panies this issue of ALMANAC.

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national education. In its 20 years ofexistence, the fund has given more than 350British and American students the oppor-tunity to cross the Atlantic. Overall, 168students from the University have entereddegree programs at different schools in theUnited Kingdom and 204 British studentshave attended classes at Pennsylvania.

Those accepted by the program are notlimited to study in their own discipline.Annette Bianchi, who will earn her bache-lor's degree in bioengineering this May,planstowork toward abusiness degree at theLondon Graduate School of Business. RitaRedberg will take time off after her thirdyear of medical school to pursue study insocial administration and social work at theLondon School of Economics.

In general, the scholarly interests andplans of this year's winners are widelydivergent. But to James Yarnall, director ofthe program, this is not the committee'sintent when selecting the winners. "We neverseek a conscious mix," he said. "Ifwe havediversity that's fine, but it isn't somethingwenecessarily look for. We make our decisionsregardless of field orsubject and the generalfeeling in the committee isthat this is one ofthe finest groups we have ever selected."

David Trautenberg

Annette BianchiThe range of academic interests extends

from Robert Elfont's dual major in biologyand English with his plans to attendCambridge for a Ph.D. in neurophysiologyto Joseph Valente's outstanding status as an(continued on page 2)

Thouron Award winnersEnglish major and winner of the HaneyAward for the finest senior honors thesis

presented to the English department.Valente plans to study the Celtic Renais-sance at Oxford.The finalists see the award as a meansto

both scholarly and professional ends.Deborah Rice, who will be studying Islamiclaw at the University of London, explainsthat, "My program aims are best accom-

plished at London which is noted for thisinternational program. After I receive myM.A., I'll return tothe United States for lawschool and then practice international law."

Amy Tananbaum will also be attendingthe University of London but she will be

continuing her undergraduate study in

psychology. David Trautenberg plans tocontinue his study of education at either theInstitute of Education or the University ofLeids in order to pursue a career inteachingand educational law.

"I will return formy Ph.D in EnglishafterI;ve gained a firm knowledge of Britishculture," said Bryan Washington, whoplansto attend Kings College, Cambridge. "I am

seriously consideringteaching in a universitysettingbut I'm not concerned about finding a

job. I think this is the wrong approach toacademic study. I'm not afraid of becoming a

gypsy scholar."The prospect of study abroad has greatly

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changed their lives, the recipients agreed.Because they could notbe sure ofacceptanceuntil mid-February, most had proceeded tomake other plans for the future. "I was

waitingforthe San FranciscoGiantsto offerme a $100,000 contract," quipped FredLeiner, who will be reading modern historyat St. Johns College, Cambridge, "but I

probably would have gone to law school.Now, of course, there is no agony over jobsor uncertainty over graduate work but thewhole idea seems unreal. I don't want tothinkaboutgoing thereIjustwanttogo.Theopportunity for an English education at anelite English school puts usall in positions of

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honor. Cambridge and Oxford have adifferent sort of ring tothem than anyschoolin the United States."The break will be a definitive one, as the

winners are requested not to visit home iftheir degree program lasts only one year. "Itis frightening to leave home so completely,"said Catherine Hamilton.

But the satisfaction of attaining the awardholds more overall meaning for the studentsthan the temporary anxieties. "You've beensanctioned to represent your country andyour school," concluded David Trauten-

berg, and it gives you a very warm feelinginside." -V. V.P.

On CampusApril 10-April 19

10, ThursdayBlood Dries: The University Hospital seeks blooddonations at High Rise North, I-i p.m.Lecture: The University Museum sponsors Dr. RosalieDavid of the department of egyptology, Manchester

University Museum, England, on Mummification: ThePath to Eternity at 3:45 p.m. in Rainey Auditorium,

University Museum. Admission is $3. A receptionfollows.Movies: International Cinema brings the Czechoslova-kian film End of August at the Hotel Ozone to theInternational House at 7:30p.m., followed bythePolishfeature Everything for Sale at 9:30 p.m. Admission to

each movie is $2.

11, FridayConcerts: The University Choir performs in TabernacleChurch, 3700 Chestnut at 8:30p.m. Free.The Penn Union Council sponsors the David

Johansen Group in a rock n' roll dance concert at theHouston Hall-Auditorium 3417 Spruce. Dancing willbegin at 8:30 p.m. to recorded music, Johansen willbeginat 9:30p.m. Tickttaare available at Houston HallTicket Agency. For. information contact Stu Katz atExt. 5284

Conkrsnc.s: The Women's Studies Program willsponsora day-long conference on Roots and Realities:Changing Images of Women in Family and Commun-

ity, in the Rainey Auditorium of the Museum. Call Ext.8740 for more information.The northeast Victorian Studies Association and the

University offer a conference on Victorian War and

Violence, Friday through Sunday. Contact MichaelYoung at Ext. 7341 for further information.Ice Skating: The University Ice Skating Club meetsevery Friday, 4-6 p.m., at the Class of '23 Ice Rink.Members and guests are invited to participate. Forinformation call 471-6241 or 342-8638 evenings orweekends.

Movies: International Cinema repeats Everything forSaleand EndofAugust at the Hotel Ozone at4and 9:30p.m. Deborah Shaffer's The Wobblies will be shownat7:30 p.m. with a discussion with the director followingthe screening.Tour The College of General Studies conducts aweekend tour of old Charleston on April 11-13. CallBarbara Greco, coordinator, Ext. 7326 for moreinformation.

12, SaturdayFestival: The International Housesponsors the Interna-tional Folklife Festival. Indo-Chinese Festival includesmusic, dance, crafts and food of the Cambodian,Laotian and Vietnamese peoples, noon-5 p.m.Balkan Concert at the international House, 8 p.m.

Music and dancefrom the Balkans and beyond. Danceparty will follow concert.

Movie: Animal House will be presented in IrvineAuditorium at 8, 10p.m.and midnight. Admissionis SI.

14, MondayArt Openingofartshowfeaturing MaddyGold, painter,5-7 p.m., in Houston Hall Art Gallery.Colloquium The Annenberg School of Communica-tions presents Gerbert S. Dordick, visiting professor,Annenberg School of Communications at the Univer-sity of South-California: /990-The Multimedia Center

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Three graduate students in the Faculty ofArts and Sciences were awarded PenfieldScholarships in Diplomacy, InternationalAffairs and Belles Lettres which will enablethem to do research abroad for theirdoctoral dissertations.

The winners are Alan Lampert, Chris-topher Maurer and Mollie McNickle.

Lampert, a native of Brooklyn. N.Y., is aMedieval Studies student in the Englishdepartment. He plans to visit Cambridgeand London this summer to study OldEnglish poetic charms, the subject of hisdoctoral dissertation.

Christopher Maurer, a native Philadel-phian, received his bachelor's degree fromColumbia University. He will be studying inSpain during the next academic yeargathering material for his thesis which will bea critical edition of the poems of Franciscode Figueroa (1536-1617), a Spanish soldierand minor lyric poet.

Mollie McNickle, a doctoral candidate inthe history of art, is a graduate of Yale Uni-versity. Her parents reside in Arlington, Va.

McNickle is studying the paintings of theAmerican abstract expressionist, BarnettNewman (1905-1970) whose work is foundmostly in Europe and primarily in Stock-holm. Amsterdam and Basel.

Many research projects require resourceswhich are not available in this country andthat is why this fellowship was established,"according to FAS Associate Dean DonaldFitts, chairman of the selection committee.The University of Pennsylvania is an

international institution and it is appropriatethat we should be dealingwith resources thatare located outside the United States."The fellowships, which are awarded for

academic excellence and the nature of theproject, are restricted to doctoral candidateswho have completed all the requirementsforthe degree except the dissertation. ThePenfield Scholarships were endowed by thelate Frederic Courtland Penfield, formerambassador of the United States to Austria.Travel must be necessary to the candidate'sresearch project in order to be eligible.

-J. S.

Faculty Senateto MeetThe Faculty Senate will hold its regular

spring meeting on Wednesday. April 23, 3-5:30 p.m. in Room 200 College Hall.

Important issues on the agenda include:" the report of the Senate Committee onAdministration; among other suggestions,the report recommends the reorganization ofthe Senate." the report of the Senate Committee on theEconomic Status of the Faculty;" the report of the Senate Committee on theFaculty. This report includes a recommen-dation for restrictions on the membership ofthe Committee on Academic Freedom andResponsibility.For more information on the upcoming

Faculty Senate meeting, see "For theRecord" on page II.

A-3 Assembly ElectionsThe Eighth Annual A-3 Assembly Elec-

tions will take place Tuesday, May 20.Voting is open to all A-3 employees of theUniversity.Any A-3 employee interested in submit-

ting his or her name as a candidate formembership on the coordinating committeeshould get in touch with Donna DiSciullo,SAMP, 424 NEB/SX.The deadline for submission of names is

May 1.

19, SaturdayAlumni Events: The Society of the College, PresentsInside the Muslim Middle East: Heritage and Change,in the University Museum. Make reservations by April15.Continuum, acooperative life-longlearning program

presented by the Philadelphia alumni clubs sponsorsChristie's Appraisal Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in theCommon Room of Goodheart Hall at Bryn MawrCollege. Cost of appraisal is $5 per item.

Festival: International House presents the InternationalFolklife Festival. The African-American Festival will bea celebration of children's games, storytelling, crafts,gospel and jazz, noon-5 p.m.The Irish Concert will include traditional music,

dance, song and storytelling as part of the ethnicFolklife Festival at International House.

Continuing ExhibitsSir Peter Shepheard: Collected Works in the FacultyClub Lobby. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

The Shadow Catcher: ES. Curtis in the UniversityMuseum, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am.-5 p.m.,Sunday I p.m.-5 p.m., through July

Urban Encounters at the Institute ofContemporary Artin the Fine Arts Building, Monday, Wednesday-Friday,10 am.-5 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., weekends12-S p.m., through April

Henri Labrouste. 1801-1875, in the Graduate School ofFine Arts, 4th floorspace, Monday-Friday, 9'.30 a.m.-5p.m., through April 25. The show commemorates the100th anniversary of the architect's death.

House Arts in High Rise East's Dance Gallery in theUpper Lobby. The show runs through April 12; hoursare 4-10 p.m.Ground Works in the Philomathean Art Gallery in thefourth floor of College Hall. The exhibit continuesthrough April 25; hours are noon-5 p.m., weekdays.

in the Home at 4 p.m. in the Annenberg Schoolcolloquium room.Samlnars The Administrative Assembly Brown BagSeminars hosts Professor Ross Webber, management,in the Harrison-Smith-Penniman Room of HoustonHall at I p.m.

Dr. J.E. Bailey, University of Houston, will speak onStudies of Microbial Population Dynamics, in AlumniHall, Towne Building, 3:30 put.Workshop: A photography workshop with BeckyYoung, lecturer in photography in the Fine ArtsDepartment, meets 7:30-9 p.m., April 14, 21, 28 andMay 5, 12 and 19. Tuition is $60. For information callthe Fine Arts department at Ext. 8374.

15, TuesdayPress Conisrence: Pennsylvania Energy Coalition willhold a conference to award prizes andannounceenergysavings from the energy contest, at II a.m. in the WestLounge of Houston Hall.SeminarThe Physical Therapy Department will presenta research seminar featuring George Logue, P.T. onEvaluation in Professional Education at Il a.m. inRoom 212 Nursing Education Building.

16, WednesdayLectures: The Women's Faculty Club will host informaltalks by the three winners of WFC Awards 1980, atMcNeil Building, Room 285-286 at noon.The Ancient History Graduate Group and Oriental

Studies department present Dr. E.J. Bickerman onRapeand Marriage in Menander's Athens, at 4:30p.m.,in Benjamin Franklin Room, Houston Hail.Women's Studies of the University presents Sonia

Johnson, presidentofMormonsforE.R.A. speaking on

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Exiled From the Tabernacle, at 7:30 p.m. in the 2ndfloor Auditorium, Houston Hall.

Mov$ss International Cinema presents The PowerofthePeople: The Battle of Chile, Part III. at 7:30p.m. andThe Last Wave, an Australian thriller, at 9.30 p.m.Admission is $2 for each feature.

Exploratory Cinema presents Fellini's The Clowns atthe Studio Theatre of the Annenberg Center at 7 and9:30 p.m. Admission is $2.Manhattan will be shown atsand I0.30p.m. inIrvine

Auditorium. Admission is SI.

17, ThursdayCrafts Fair Spring Fling Crafts Fair 10 am.-6 p.m. inHouston Hall.

Movies: International Cinema repeats The Last Waveat7:30 p.m. and The Power ofthe People: The Battle ofChile, Part III at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $2. for eachfeature.

Theatre: Quadramics, thestudent drama group presentsGod.rpellunder the stars tonight throughApril 19. CallExt. 7038 for performance times.

Intuitions, a new student theatre group presentsHenry Fielding's A Tragedy of Tragedies throughSaturday. Call David Luftig at 382-2086 for informa-tion.

18, FridayMovies: International Cinema presents ThePowerofthePeople: The Battle of Chile. Part III, at4p.m. and 9-30p.m. and Chameleo, at 7:30p.m.withadiscussionwiththe director after the film.Seminar The Rodney L White Center for FinancialResearch will holdaseminar inVance Hall, Room B-11,9:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Penfield ScholarshipsAnnounced

Undergraduate Workgroup on Athletics:A response to the January 1979 statement by the President and the Provost

I. IntroductionIn March of 1978, thestudents ofthe University

of Pennsylvania expressed their outrage at thediscontinuation of several athletic programs.Subsequently, some of the proposed cuts werereversed. Students realized that a legitimateexpression of concern could directly influence theaffairs of the University. In the fall of 1978, theChairman of the Undergraduate Assemblyappointed a group of students to investigate thecurrent status of the athletic program. That effortwas influential in convincing the President andProvost to issue their joint statement of January1979 which placed a one-year moratorium on thegrowth of the athletic program, with a commit-ment to establish an athletic policy at the end ofthat period. This report workstoward theseends.Although overthe past fifteen yearsmorethana

dozen committees, subcommittees and task forceshave prepared "definitive" reports on Pennsyl-vania's athletic program, the University's statedathletic policy remains nebulous. Working in thebest interest of the entire University community,eleven undergraduates formed this Workgroup ofthe Undergraduate Assembly last December toinvestigate athletics and athletic policy at theUniversity. Meeting for more than four hundredman-hours, the Workgroup defined the issues,closely examining various areas of athletic policyby reviewing past reports, gathering data, andtalking with members of the Universitycommun-ity interested in athletics. It is our opinion that it isbest to begin by addressing the role athletics playat any university, in general, and at Pennsylvania,in particular. We then assess the current program,looking at athletic admissions, women's athletics,the budget, recreationand facilities. Options otherthan the current program are discussed and weaddress what we believe to be the best choice forPennsylvania. We conclude with ourrecommen-dationsfor the betterment ofthe athletic program.Many of us have heard Provost Gregorian's

challenge that we should all be"lovingcritics andcritical lovers ofthe University." It is in this spiritthat we submit this report.

II. Athletics in the Contextof a UniversityThe Mechanick Report was correct in its

appraisal that "of all the programs at theUniversity, the one that has beensingled out mostfor scrutiny and study is athletics." Athletics atPennsylvania has historically suffered re-evaluations and shifts in policy, evidenced by theplethora ofreports this Workgroup obtained andstudied. These alternating attitudes reflect in-tensely ambivalent feelings toward athletics inthevarious sectors of the University. TheMechanickReport states that:The extent to which the Intercollegiate AthJetlc

program is successfUlmayoffset or beasubstitutefor the image ofacademic excellence to which weaspire. Where a university has manifest academicquality as well as successful athletic teams, suchsuccessIsviewedas consistent with thesuperiority

ofthat institution. Where academic excellence Isless strikingly evident, investment in successfulathletic teams may be viewed as compensatoryand even as a sign of deficiency.These statements make it clear that athletics at

Pennsylvania can only be discussed in the largercontext of the aims and objectives of theUniversity and not as an entity unto itself. OurWorkgroup also feels that athletics should bediscussed specifically within the context of theaimsand objectives ofthe undergraduate schools.The Senate Advisory Committee ofthe Faculty

Senate (SAC) more narrowly construes theUniversity's goals in proclaiming that "theprimary mission of Pennsylvania is to add to theworld's knowledge and to disseminate knowl-edge."OurWorkgroup respects the pursuit of excel-

lence in academics. However, the McGill Report,with which we concur, is cognizant of theimportance ofproducingwell-rounded graduates.Defining the role of the athlete is dependent onhow the goalsofthe University,in general, and theundergraduate school, in particular, areconstrued. If the goals of the undergraduateschools are delimited, the quality of student lifedeteriorates tothedetriment ofacademic pursuits.Education is not confined to classroom expe-rience. We have embraced the McGill Report'sobjective of turning out "literate, intelligent, well-adjusted and morally responsible graduates." TheUniversity must be committed to developing acommunity that nurtures the growth of individu-als. We are nottrying to minimizethe importanceof academics but maximize the quality ofstudentlife. It is our belief that athletics and athletescontribute significantly to the formation of thisideal.

The program of the Department of Recreationand Intercollegiate Athletics (DRIA) is avaluablepart of the overall University program. Theeducational benefits which accrue directly to theUniversity community are numerous. It is obviousthat one of the largest benefactors of intercolle-giate athletics is the undergraduate athlete.Participating in athletics affords the athlete awide-range of experience that adds to hisunderstanding of himself and others. The athletereceives direction from his coach and must workwith team members to accomplish personal andteam goals. In the process, he experiences bothsuccess andfailureand developstheability tocopewith these later in life. Such benefits are maxim-ized in the Varsity program with a high level ofcompetition, regardless of sport, because theresponsibility, dedication and concentrationneeded for such participation allow these expe-riences to be more pointed and have a more directimpact on the athlete.

Intercollegiate athletics provides other benefitswhich work toward the achievement of manyUniversity goals. In general, the intercollegiateathlete provides a role-modelwhich, in addition tothe classroom and dormitory experiences, canlead students and faculty to appreciate andunderstand an individual's ability and commit-ment to achieving his maximum potential. In

particular, an athlete can lead others to desireparticipation in a program of recreational and/orintercollegiate athletics for their personal, life-long benefit.As a community of individuals with diverse

backgrounds and interests, the University has asanother of its goals the interaction of its diversegroups on both formal and informal levels forcommunication and exchange ofideas. Intercolle-giate athletics, by providing spectator sportingevents, creates a forum for interaction on aninformal level.The development ofanintercollegiate program

necessarily involves the development of athleticfacilities which, once built, can be of use to theentire University community. Without intercolle-giate athletics, it is more difficult to raise thecapital necessary for construction. Later, thefacilities are used minimally by the teams, makingthem more available to recreational athletes.As a prestigious institution with more than

165,000 living alumni, the University should striveto continually inform these valuable resourcesabout the University and its current status. Anathletic program can provide such contact.Intercollegiate athletics allow them to remain inclose contact with Pennsylvania, and this contactoften leads to their commitment of support to theUniversity and intercollegiate programs.As an institution recognized forexcellence in its

intellectual pursuits, the University desires toachieve prominence in the academic world.Students from this scholastic environment whoparticipate in a successful athletic program wellserve the University as representatives of the.student body in promoting Pennsylvania'snational reputation as an educational institution.Intercollegiate athletics can provide exposure toprospective applicants outside of our immediateregion, thereby increasing the regional diversityand academic quality of the student body.Further, intercollegiate athletics can spread ourreputation to governmental agencies whichprovide increasing support to the University andits programs. Lastly, by increasing the awarenessof the general population to Pennsylvania,intercollegiate athletics can aid our graduates intheir post-graduate lives, which can return otherbenefits to the University.

Ill. General Assessmentof the Current ProgramA. AdmissionsNowhere in the University is the inconsistency

in athletic policy more evident than in theadmissions process. A meaningful discussion onathletic admissions requires an understanding ofthe general admissionpolicy for allthe undergrad-uate schools. Accepting the institutional goalswhich we have previously described, we mustidentify those applicants that would best help usmeet these aspirations. As is stated in the McGillReport, "The present and future vitality of aneducational institution is highly dependent uponthe characteristics of the students who pass

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through its portals." The McGill Committeeacknowledgesthe difficulties inherent inarticulat-ingthe qualities one would like tosee insuccessfulcandidates for admission. The Committee agreedupon a loose generalization, stipulating that theUniversity seek those students that could bestserve the longterm interests of the University,broadly conceived. As we stated above, we are inaccord with McGill's statement on admissions forthe undergraduate schools. We feel that ouradmissions policy should reflect the objectivesstated above.While there is substantial (but not absolute)

value in scores and other objective criteria in theevaluation of a candidate, the difficulties inassigning numerical values to subjective qualitiesare numerous. The rigidity that percentagesnecessitate is notideal; however, if percentagesarethe only way to insure the University's commit-ment to a diverse student body, we wouldreluctantly reaffirm them. However, if the McGillReport and its Addendum continueto beused as aguideline for admission policy, they must beupdated to reflect the changing needs of theundergraduate populatio, as exemplified by therecent increase in the size and scope of thewomen's athletic program.Althoughthe McGill Report envisions graduat-

ing well-rounded students, it expressly rejects thenotion of matriculating the "well-rounded"applicant. We are not sure that pursuing theimportant aim of diversity in this manner willresult in the admission of the desirable student.This policy seems to rely too heavily on the oneaspect ofthe person that maybe outstandingorofinstitutional concern tothe University. It maynotbe too great an exaggeration to suggest thatsuchapolicy admits character traits and institutionalconcerns while subtly discriminating against"whole" people.

"Well-rounded" may have a connotation ofaverageness or mediocrity which the Universtymaynotwant to convey to prospective

applicantsWewouldideallygearouradmissionsstafftosearch for excellent people with intellectualpowers and other strengths which may beparticularly attractive to the University, yetemphasizingthewhole person. This is not merely aquestion of semantics. A policy which relies tooheavilyonone aspect ofa student's charactermayyield a diverse community which is, in actuality,nothing more than a conglomeration of narrowindividuals that are not receptive enough tobenefit significantly from the talents and interestsof their fellow students. Thus, it is not possible toproduce our desirable student in the currentmanner. By adjusting our admissions policy toseek out and admit people of high intellectualpower who will, by their interests and talents,contribute to the undergraduate community andin turn be stimulated bytheinterestsand talents oftheir peers, Pennsylvania will go much further inmaintaining a true and healthy diversity.

Admissions should place less emphasis on thestudent athlete of below-average potential. Whilewe acknowledge thedesirability of these students,we feel that too great an emphasis, in bothrecruiting and admissions, has been placed hererather than on "scholar athletes." Recruitingefforts should be geared towards the true studentathlete and the admissions policy should giveadded weight to their athletic ability in ourdiversity category because of an athlete's gift asan

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undergraduate.At present, 5 percent of each incoming class is

designated as specially-admitted athletes. For theClass of 1981, this resulted in 99 such students.The ratio ofmento women is greaterthan fourtoone. The men's spectator sports accounted forapproximately half of these students.

Before discussing current admissions policies,our Workgroup would like to express its shockeddisbeliefthat a university of the size andstatureofour own would have so little statistical data onwhich to base its admissions policies. The type offollow-up studies recommended in the McGillReport and its Addendum have not been under-taken. This Workgroup recommends that suchstudies be immediately established on a continu-ing basis.The admissions procedures detailed in the

McGill Report have led to some unanticipatedconsequences in terms of athletic admissions. Theemphasis in admissions seems to be on theacademic and special categories with little atten-tion devoted to those athletes in the diversitycategory. When a student athlete applies toPennsylvania in the regular admissions process,two separate evaluations occur. First, a coach atthe University rates the candidate on athleticability. If he believes the applicant to be ofsuperior ability and of great value to histeam, hewill place him on his"preferred" list. If he believesthat he is a good athlete, but not essential to hisprogram, he will place the candidate on his"recommended"list. Others receive no rating. Theadmissions office then places those from the"preferred" list into the special-admission cate-gory if the candidates do not possess objectivecredentials which are competitive within theapplicant pool. The remainder ofthe preferredlistand the recommended list are placed in thediversity category, in which those onthe preferredlist receive 5 points and those "recommended"receive 3 pointsunderthe leadershipand activitiescomponent.

This policy often results in the University'srefusing admission to very talented athletes whoare competitive within the applicant pool. Toinsure admitting the maximum number ofathletes, coachesoften place athletes, regardlessoftheirathletic ability, with low objective criteriaontheir "preferred" list and athletes with highobjective criteria on their"recommended" list. Asa result, the admissions office gives the athletes(with less athletic talent) whoare on the preferredlist more weight in the process, yielding thehigherprobability of their admission than those withhigher scores and athletic ability who mustcompete within the pool. In additio, coachescenter their recruiting efforts aroundthe "special-admit" applicant becausethey have better successin havingthese students admitted. The admissionsoffice places more emphasis on accepting appli-cants for the spectator sports, resulting in theadmissions office accepting athletes with lowerobjective criteria in the spectator sports andrejecting athletes with higher criteria in the non-spectator sports. Our current admissions policydiscriminates against the very athlete that the IvyAgreement speaks to.

This controversy raging on campus over thespecially-admitted athlete is also having a detri-mental effect on the program in general. First andforemost, there are serious consequences inlabelling some Penn students as special-admits.

Contrary to stated policy, these students knowwhothey are. This level has a very deleterious andalienating effect on these students which leadssome to generalize thatmost athletes are specially-admitted and contributes to the poor academicimage that athletes face on this campus.There are many problems in attracting and

admitting athletes to a programwith an uncertainfuture. Currently, there is a morale problemamong the coaches because of the uncertainty andlack ofleadership. This problem manifestsitself inan ambivalent attitude toward recruiting becausea coach may not make the additional effort torecruit an athlete if he fears his team will becut ordowngraded in a few years.

Pennsylvania also faces a challenge in attempt-ing to recruit scholar athletes that are also beingrecruited by schools which offer athletic scholar-ships. Pennsylvania should stay within thespirit oftheIvy Agreement;weshould not tryto"hard sell"applicants, but present an "Ivy Image" andprovide students with a true-to-life picture ofPennsylvania. Ifwecontinue toadmit anumberofstudents that fall below the average, we shouldincrease the use of Supportive Services to meettheir needs. Because of the nature of our financialaid program, we can often compete with the aid avery needy student might receive in the form ofafull athletic scholarship elsewhere. When this typeof opportunity presents itself, and the studentwould be a valuable asset to our program, weshould take advantage of this. However, toadvocate this type of recruiting as general policycould have serious consequences.Some aspects of current policy could be

corrected. The coach, working with the AthleticDirector and Admissions Officers should choosethose to be placed in the "Special AdmitCategory" thus ending the manipulation of thelists. Byfairly representing an athlete's ability, theUniversity could prevent the needless rejection ofthe better candidates. Further, relying on thecomposition of the recruited pool, they shoulddetermine yearly the optimal number ofplaces ofSpecial Admits more equitably among the teamsfor the benefit of the athletic program.

B. Women's Athletics

Our workgroup is breaking with precedent inincluding a section on women's athletics in ourreport. We believe that the Universityhas not paidenough attention to women's athletics, which hasled to misconceptions about the program.Women's athletics in some form or another has

existed at Pennsylvania from the 1920s. However,it was only with the advent of Title IX in 1972andthe transfer of the women's program fromrecreation to intercollegiate athletics in 1974 thatthe women's intercollegiate program has madeany appreciable progress. The Mechanik reportaddresses all of women's athletics in one para-graph under the heading of intramural sports:As it is now, there are about eight women's

tewns, each of which plays a local schedule ofaboutsevengames. Weweretoldthattheprogramis not developed enough,from either the players'or thecoaches' standpoint toengageinIvyLeaguecompetition in the nearflaure.

In 1974, when Women's Intercollegiate Athlet-ics was established, a Director of Women'sAthletics was appointed. In 1978, when the(continued on page 6)

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women's program was assimilated into the men's,its directorship was abolished. Today, there areseventeen women's varsity teams, a majority ofwhich play Ivy League schedules, and women'sathletics is part of the total intercollegiateprogram with an Assistant Director of Athleticsfor Women.

While the women's program has made greatstrides in past years, it is still developing. Thefinancial problems that have beset the program inrecent years have often resulted in privations onthe women's teams that the men have notexperienced because of the inadequate attentiongiven to the developing nature of women'sathletics. The men's and women's programscannot be viewed as one without adverselyaffecting women's athletics because of its uniquedevelopmental problems.The women's intercollegiate program is at a

crucial point in its development. The question ofits future direction must be assessed in conjunc-tion with other members of the Ivy League. Wemust keep in mind the developing nature of thewomen's program. If the womengotheir ownway,it will be extremely important to afford themmaximum flexibility in budgeting, scheduling,recruiting and admissions. For example, the men'sprogram often makes major allocations forrecruiting expenses. The women may not chooseto follow such a route. They should therefore havethe flexibility to channel the funds from recruitingto other areas inthis case. The Title IX guidelinesissued in January 1980 pursue this idea: flexibilityin providing benefits and opportunities for menand women is allowable and encouraged. Theallocation ofresources maybe different as longasthe net benefits of the programs are equal.

Currently the women's program lacks many ofthe fundamental supports that allow for growthand development. One of the reasons thatwomen's varsity teams have suffered so in thefinancial difficulties of recent years is the lack offund-raising mechanisms specifically for women.Whereas provisions have been made in terms ofalumni clubs and computer space for men, verylittle has been accomplished in that direction forwomen. This lack of outside support has imposeda degree of privation on the women unknown tothe rest of the intercollegiate program, resulting,for example, in an overall lack of sufficientequipment. The available equipment currentlydoes not always prepare the teams in season, andany repair and maintenance is slow. Also, thesupport staff available to the women's coaches isnot sufficient to meet their needs. Specialattention should be given to their competitiveschedules to insure that they are the best possible.The area of admissions is ofparticular concern.

Because the University extends special considera-tion to a number of athletically-talented maleindividuals each year, it should, under Title IXguidelines, extend equivalent consideration tofemale athletes in proportion to their totalparticipation in the intercollegiate program.Currently, this is not the case. Male athletes arematriculated in a proportion greater than theirparticipation would allow. Also, it nowseemsthatthe number of component spots reserved for maleathletes are reserved on a matriculant basiswhereas those for womenare reserved on an admitbasis. This resultsineven fewer specially-admitted

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women matriculation at the University thanavailable figures indicate.While the program has made some progress

since the early '70s, the current athletes are stillconfronted with a lackofequipment, facilities andmedical personnel. The University must make acommitment to supporting the women's intercol-legiate program it has established on both legaland moral grounds.

C. Budget

Athletics at Pennsylvania should ideally besupported at a level which recognizes its importantvalue to the University and its undergraduateschools. Through the years, however, varioussegments of the University community havecalledfor reduction of the University subvention toDRIA in light of current financial difficultieswhich have purportedly begun to adversely affectacademic programs. This is an inconsistent viewbecause, like academics, athletics plays animportant role in achieving the University's goalsas outlined above. Everything has its place, andtoassume that every dollar spent on athletics is onetaken from academics is to deny the complimen-tary roles and mutual benefits that they provide.Ideally, an athletic program which can meet itsown direct and indirect costs through ticketrevenues, facilities charges and fund-raising wouldbe desirable; however, Pennsylvania must bewilling and prepared to support programs such asathletics which are ofgreat valueto the University.

Presently, this goal of complete self-support isunobtainable. While winning teams in the specta-tor sports could produce much revenue, we mustrealize that the greater value of an athleticprogram lies in the nature ofthe competition, notsolely in whether there are hordes of revenue-generating spectators. We must therefore make asmuch headway in stimulating othermore extrane-ous sources for revenue for DRIAand, if thesefallshort, necessarily adjust the University's subven-tion. In order to accomplish this tremendous task,we must first clearly develop our goals in athletics,which we have yet to adequately. The Genslerreport reiterates that:The athletic program has, at best, been vaguely

defined with no clear University policy statementexisting concerning athletics. This has lead notonly to the current lock of predictability anddirection in the sports program but also to the ill-definedrelationship which DRJAhas hadwith theremainder ofthe University. There isa strongneedat this time for a stated policy.It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to basesound fiscal policies on such wavering conceptionsof the program. President Meyerson was eventu-ally forced to succumb to overpowering financialarguments which, lacking the support of a strongpolicy on athletics (due in part to lack of adirector), required him to freeze DRIA's budgetsaying: "all of the inflationary increases for directand indirect expenses will have to be provided byadded private giving and, if possible, from thestudent fees." This was, by necessity, an interimmeasure strongly supported by faculty groupswith little input from other important groups,particularly the alumni and students, and not abroad-based policy.Even with asound policy supporting athletics, it

will still be difficult to solve many of our currentproblems. Perhaps the most vital area for the

University to demonstrate its commitment toathletics is budgetary planning. Insteadofformingguidelines, the freeze during fiscal year 1980 onexpenditures other than salaries, wages andbenefits hitthe teamsquitehardrequiringmosttodo with old equipment and worn uniforms. Theteams bore up admirably under this hardship.However, in order for the University to see itscommitment to athletics bear fruit in competitiveteams, the University must continue additionalfinancial support, covering at least the extra costsincurred by galloping inflation. We agree with theMechanick report when it states:Manyfelt that the athletic program shouldnot

be exempt from the same budgetary constraintsandcontrols that arenowbeingimposedthrough-out the University.However, neither should athletics be overly"constrained." At present, the University is notbudgeting for expected inflationary increases.Expenditures other than compensation areexpected to rise by only 8 percent in the "inertialprojection" for DRIA. This appears to be far lessthan the current rate of inflation of 13 percent perannum. Even if inflation drops to 10 percent,expenses are projected to be $1,197,000 comparedwith the now-budgeted $I, 175,000-projecting adeficit of over $20,000. This exemplifies the factthat the "administration has for several yearsexhibited fiscal imprudence in being overlyoptimistic in budgeting for DIA," as Genslerreports. The actual current expenses forfiscal year1980 are now expected to be $1,051,000, comparedwith the $934,000 budgeted-a difference of 13percent. We further find it hard to agree with theSAC's analysis of the growth of the University'ssubvention for DIA since, as Gensler points out,that:The University has recently "cleaned up" Its

budgeting and recognized the real costs ofDIA,funding it throughsubvention rather than throughcontinued budget deficits. It is inaccurate,therefore, to extrapolate into thefuture the recentgrowth in DIA subventionIt is also impossible, as of this date, to completelydepend upon alumni contributions as a means ofreliable support for current expenses. TheDevel-opment Office has only recently begun seriousfund-raising efforts in conjunction with DIA andthe results ofcontinued efforts are only marginallymaterializing. As others agree, only whenexternally-raised funds can be accurately andconfidently counted upon should they bereflectedin subvention allocations. Recent increases arepromising, but it is risky and unjustified to basethe existence of needed programs on suchunpredictable support.Many groups have addressed the converseissue

of lowering expenses for DRIA. The SAC hassuggested savings due to recovery offinancial aidto athletes, doubling-up of coaching responsibili-ties and reduction of travel and league play forcertain teams. All of these are contrary to currentpolicy objectives and goals, stemming from thecurrent administration to the McGill report.While Wood's 1972 report states that "studentsrequiring financial aid who are not in the topacademic component or who are not particularlydesirable for various institutional considerationsmay be at a disadvantage in the competition forthose funds controlled by the University," we arehorrified by President Meyerson's statement inUniversity Council (11/8/72)that "the bold vision

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which many private institutions have held duringrecent years that all students should be admittedregardless of their financial need is no longermeaningful in light of fiscal difficulties." Becausethe savings would be minimal, according to theSAC, we feel that the disadvantages from thispolicy far outweigh any savings in that we nolonger admit first and support second. If weindeed recognizethe value ofthese athletes, whichall do, then we should be willingto support them.

Doubling of coaching responsibilities couldonly hurt the value of our athletic program toathletes, as defined in McGill's "scholar athlete"model. Byremoving time froma coach's participa-tion outside of practice and competition, oneseriously affects this desirable relationship.Further, a part-time coach necessarily possessesdifferent values and goals which will adverselyaffect the quality ofparticipation andcompetitionas well. Thus, these savings are incurred at a highcost.

Limiting the scope ofplay can also conflict withour objectives as stated in the Ivy Agreement. Bydesignating some sports for "local" play, younecessarily lessen the level of competition as wellas national public exposure to Pennsylvania andits programs. This can have serious resultsinotherareas. This also dooms programs to failure andultimate withdrawal as players and coaches losethe prestige and excitement ofsuch competition.One cost which caneasilybe"lessened" is that of

facilities. We must clearly proportion theseindirect costs between recreation and intercolle-giate athletics as to accurately reflect the "real"costs of the program. As others have stated,facilities used byrecreation, such as courts andtheClass of 1923 Ice Rink, should be correctlybudgeted, with use by DIA charged to theiraccount. As Wood (11/16/78) points out, suchpractices avoid current confusion in the budget-ing. Furthermore, these costs are significant andcould not easily be eliminated with varsityathletics:

It is likely that a complete elimination ofintercollegiate athletics would produce direct

monetary savings ofless than 25 percent ofthat

budge:, for all income would be lost andmost ofthe indirect costs would remain.

Therefore, the University should maintain itslevel of subvention taking into account inflation.It should seek to reduce expenses while notmaking changes which are in direct conflict withour current goals and objectives for our athleticprogram.

D. Recreation

Sports provideactivephysicalexpression that isimportant for an individual's physical andemotional well-being. It is necessary for auniversity which has a substantial residentialstudent body to provide some means tofulfill thisneed. The Department of Recreation and itsfacilities should offer this type of program.Because everyone does not have the ability or thedesire to be a varsity athlete, the recreationprogram should provide instruction and organizeathletic events at variouslevels of competition andtime commitment. All programs in the depart-ment should encourage maximum participationfor the student, trying to develop, throughparticipation, an individual who has an apprecia-tion for leisure time and physical activity for

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recreational purposes which can be used throughlife. Furthermore, these programs can provideimmediate benefits as they allow students to relaxand unwind from their studies, a necessarypsychological support.All the reports whichhave dealtwith the subject

of recreations and its program of intramuralcompetition have developed the same two recom-mendations: (I) the recreation program shouldprovide broad opportunities for both graduateand undergraduate students to participate insports; and (2) the recreation program should befully supported as called for by the studentpopulation. The participation in sports should bepossible at a variety of levels of talent and time.Whether participation is at the level ofintramuralor club sports is a matter of personal preference.Emphasis should be placed on those activitieswhichareconsidered lifetime activities. Regardingfunding, it is in programs such asrecreationwheresmall amounts can make a significant difference.The Department of Recreation offers a variety

of instructional classes which emphasize the im-portance of life time physical activity. In additionto these adult classes, children's classes areoffered. These are all open to both the Universityfamily and the surrounding community.The Club Sports Program provides another

means for meeting the needs of the Universitycommunity. The clubs, currently nineteen innumber, provide instruction/ coaching, competi-tion and socialization for the participant. Full-time students, both graduate and undergraduate,are eligible to join any club. Many clubs alsowelcome members from the faculty and staff. Itshould be emphasized that these clubs originatefrom, are organized by and function for thestudents ofthe University. About 80percentofthefunding for the Club Sport Program comes fromthe Student Activities Council. The remaining 20percent ofthe budget and administrative supervi-sion is provided by the recreation office. Theindividual clubs are also expected to raise 25percent of their needs. While Recreation doesprovide facilities for the clubs, it is difficult tomeasure this indirect support due to the lack ofadequate use data. Thus, it is questionablewhether DRIA substantially supports thisimpor-tant program.The philosophy of the Intramurals Program is

best stated by saying that "Ability is notimportant; all one needs is the desire to play."Maximum participation is encouraged. About 65percent of the undergraduate student body wasinvolved in the Intramurals Program during theyear 1978-79. This year fielded teams in twenty-one sports, thirteen ofwhich were coeducational,thereby offering a wide range of activities thatcould be enjoyed bythemajority ofthestudents. Itcan be argued that the Intramurals Program isperhaps one of the most economically efficientinDRIA. The cost per participant is slightly greaterthan one dollar. Much of the program is run bystudents, thereby providing management expe-rience and employment for the student popula-tion.A sense of community is also created by the

competition in the Intramurals Program.Through mutual participation, a sense of prideand belonging can be fostered in fraternities,residence halls or simply groups of friends.

E. Facilities

Varsity Athletics at Pennsylvania have stimu-lated the design and construction ofa remarkablequality and quantity of athletic facilities throughthe years. As previously stated, the existence of avarsity program has provided incentive fordonations for current facilities which, now built,are available for recreational and personal use.These are exemplified by the Class of 1923 IceSkating Rink, Levy Pavillion, and GimbelGymnasium. It is highly improbable that thecurrent facilities would exist without the VarsityAthletic program.These facilities are, to a large extent, adequate

for the needs ofDRIA. There are, however, someglaring needs. A field house equipped with anindoor track is very desirable. Pennsylvania is theonly Ivy institution without such facilities. Morefields are also required, especially forthe Depart-ment of Recreation. Playing time on the Universi-ty's fields is now maximally used. Anyincrease inthe intramural program's size must be accompan-ied by adding astro-turf and lights to our existingfields. This would eliminate the unfair competi-tion between recreation and varsity athletics forfield time.Whilethese needs are pressing, theycan only be

supported provided the current financial difficul-ties of the entire athletic program can be solved.

IV. OptionsThere are several options to our present athletic

program. These are related to differing viewsconcerning the goals and purposes of athletics atthe University. If we firmly believe that varsityathletics serves University goals over those of thescholar athlete, we may envision an athleticprogram similar to the teams in the form ofcoaches' salaries, equipment and recruiting, wecould attract many better qualified athletes. Byoffering lucrative "scholarships" and other formsof financial assistance, we could ensure theirmatriculation at the University and continuedsatisfaction with the athletic program. This couldproduce winning teams of national competitioncaliber which would satisfy university goals fornational recognition, alumni contact throughsupport ofteams, Commonwealth relations, fund-raising and campus morale. This would undoubt-edly result in our repudiation of the Ivy Agree-ment because our admissions and supportpolicieswould radically differ from those of our sisterinstitutions.Asecond alternative would be to downgrade all

sports other than football, basketball, crew andtrack. Converting the coaches from full-time topart-time statusand changingfrom Ivy League tolocal competition would result in substantialsavingsin salaryand travel costs. This wouldleaveour major Ivy League sports intact and competi-tive within the League. By de-emphasizing the"minor" sports, we could limit special admissionsfor athletes in this area, while specially-admittedathletes and other scarce resources could beconcentrated in the major sports. This wouldretain most of ourUniversity goals whilelesseningthe costs of the program.We could lessen all varsity sports as a third

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effectively reduce the level of competition for thevarsity programs. This would not achieve anyUniversity goals of national recognition, alumnicontact and support and Commonwealth rela-tions. It would effectively, however, reducecompetition to a recreational level. Specialadmissionswould not be required, thereby raisingthe academic level, as some stipulate, of thestudent at the University. This would alsonecessitate our repudiation of the Ivy Agreementdue to ourchoice not to compete with Ivy Leagueteams, as well as our inability to successfullycompete with them.A fourth choice would be to completely

eliminate certain varsity sports, using thefunds toincrease support for other teams. This wouldinvariably involve a choice to "cut" those teamswhich were least successful in achieving ourdesired goals for the athlete and the University.Such teams would characteristically have lowalumni support, little or no spectators, and littlenational recognition for the University. Ideally,eliminating such teams would have substantialsavings for the University, as well as maintain ourcompetitive stance within the Ivy group. Anothercriteria which has been proposed for eliminatingteams has been the "five team rule" whichstipulates that we reduce any team from varsitystatus whose sport does not haveatleastfive teamswithin the Ivy League, which presently includesmen's lightweight football, volleyball, gymnasticsand sailing, and women's softball, sailing andbadminton. This is on the theory that it isimpossible to have an "Ivy" championship withless than five teams.A final choice which remains unconsidered is

our option to spendless on our majorsports, suchas football, while concentrating on our other, lesscostly programs. While we may not be able toremain competitive within the Ivy League, ourremaining programs may then become strongenough to participate on a national level,achieving some if not all of our University goals.By retaining ourdiversityinsports, and increasingtheir support, we can perhaps attract betterapplicants to the University and maintain a highlevel ofbenefit to the individual athlete. This mayor may not result in a changein thenumber ofourspecial athletic admissions depending on ourincreased commitment to these other"non-major"sports.

V. The Best ProgramIdeally, out ofall ofouroptions, ourCommittee

believes that our present athletic program,modified and strengthened by the recommenda-tions we later discuss, would best fulfill the needsand goals of the University of Pennsylvania.The Ivy Group Agreement states that "players

shall be truly representative ofthe student body."The McGill report advocates "the diversity ofstudent background" and not "a student popula-tion composed exclusively or even predominantlyof 'well-rounded' individuals." A broad-basedathletic programistheonly typeof program whichwill satisfy the needs and desires of this diversestudent population.As the Mechanick report states, "Pennsyl-

vania'sending its Ivy Leaguecompetition inthosesports which do not usually enjoyalargeaudienceor receive much publicity would appear to the

public as a brand of 'commercialism'." Abroad-based program allows for maximum participationof the student body. Program cuts, both overalland within specific programs by limiting partici-pant numbers, is detrimental to those studentswhodecide to experiment with a new varsity sportduringtheir undergraduate career; i.e. thewalk-onalthete.The SAC report recommends that "special

admissions be permitted only for spectatorsports-that is, football, basketball, and soccer."At the same time theleague should trytoeradicatethe need for special admissions throughout theother programs. This policy will contribute to the"commercialism" spoken of in the Mechanickreport while doing nothing to those programswhich seem to require the greatest number ofspecial admits.With the predicted drop in the applicant pool

due to declining birthrates, competition formatriculants will intensify. Mr. Stetson, Directorof Undergraduate Admissions, has expressed hisconcern that any reduction in thecurrent program"would be seen by prospective students as areduction in opportunities for extra-curricularactivities, and thus our overall recruiting programcould suffer seriously."The typeofscholar athletethe University seeks to attract necessitates that thenumber and diversity of varsity programs bemaintained. Cornell(40 teams) is the onlymemberof the Ivy League which carries a larger varsityprogram than Pennsylvania (37). However, Yalehas the same number (37) while Harvard (36) andDartmouth (34) are close behind.The Ivy League level of competition must also

be maintained in order to attract this desiredscholar athlete. Local schedules will cause theprogram to lose coaches and athletes currentlyinvolved with the program as well as severelyhandicapping the recruitment of future scholarathletes. This change in programming would inreality create recreational sports programs withinvarsity status which would be unable to remaincompetitive within the Ivy League.

Thus, our first option is untenable. It would beinconsistent with our stated ideals, aswell asthoseof other Ivy institutions, to offer scholarships toattract varsity athletes. Further, by placing suchpressures on an athlete to produce winningteamsof national character, we essentially negate hisreason for being at Pennsylvania: his education.Thus, we would no longer have scholar athletes,just athletes, in every sense of commercialism asMechanick points out. It is also doubtful whetherwe could afford the initial expenditures for such aprogram.The second choice to downgrade all other sports

beside the"major" oneswould appear,justly so,tohave only an interest in revenue-producing,winning teams, and therefore little interest in theindividual athlete in the sports concerned.Further, our de-emphasis of the majority of ourathletic program could only hurt our recruitingofthose truly bright athletes which matriculate eachyear in the non-majorsports. This would hurt thediversity we wish to attain. Lastly, many of theseminor sports possess a significant alumni follow-ingwhose support would besignificantlyaffected.It would not be cost effective because the savingswould not be high, yet the level of competitionwould be severely harmed.Reducing all varsity sports resultsinacomplete

recreation program. While this is very cost-

-efficient, it in nowaymeets any institutionalneedsand does not meet the needs ofthe superiorathletefor superior competition in any sport. It thusmerits no further consideration.

Eliminating certain varsity sports, evidencedbythe hockey teamin 1978,wouldnot result inmajorsavings. Oftheteams mentioned (asinnot meetingthe five team rule), few possess significant costs.Further, many of the indirect costs would remainfor facilities and equipment for recreationalpurposes. Thus, many of the disadvantagesoutlined in the second alternative would accruewhile few advantages would be gained.The last alternativeis a viable one, provided we

can make a strong commitment to all sports attheUniversity outside of the major teams. Greatsavings would result because of the high costs ofthe sports involved, but our University goalswould not be met. There would be strong alumniopposition to such a move. Further, becausespectator sports would be most seriously affected,we would not achieve our objectives of morale-building and informal gatherin. The advantagesof such an alternative might be gained throughstricter budgetary control and clearer policyplanning, as outlined elsewhere in this report.We believe that an athletic program similar to

the current one is best for Pennsylvania Byfollowing our recommendations for the program,we can best achieve those institutional andpersonal goals and benefits for the overallbetterment of Pennsylvania as a distinguished Ivyinstitution.

Vi. RecommendationsA. Admission.

(I) Our Workgroup salutes the pursuit ofexcellence in academics; however, this goal failstoemphasize many virtues inherent in a thorougheducation. In concurrence with the McGillReport, the University should strive to producestudents of a high intellectual caliber, strongmoral character, and capable of disseminatingtheir knowledge and values throughout society.Athletics play an integral part in achieving thisgoal.

(2) The McGill Report should beupdated byre-evaluating the issue of percentages in generaladmissions policies. The efficacy of the McGillproducedures should be analyzed through itsstatistical analysis. The regressions should beimmediately and continuously pursued.

(3) The University should continue to pursuethe goal of diversity in its student population.However, we should seek students that not onlyhave special talents and interests but also theability to sharetheir interests with thecommunity.These qualities could be determined through moreextensive use of interviews and applicationquestions designed to enable the applicants tobetter communicate their interests.

(4) We support the continuation ofadmittingapercentage of student-athletes whose predictiveindices fall below that of the average matricu-lant's. However, the University should stopterming some students "special admits." The termis both derogatory and generally misunderstood,and it should be replaced.

(5) The athletic admissions process should bealtered to reflect less emphasis on the studentswith below-average ability and more on theapplicant who is competitive in the pool. This

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could be accomplished by giving athletic abilitymore weight in the diversity category. To betterevaluate their character, student athletes shouldalso provide a recommendation from their highschool coach.

(6) Because of the important role that admis-sions plays in supporting the athletic program, weapplaud the creation of a liaison betweenadmissions and athletics. It is essential that thisliaison be strong and effective in communicatingthe needs of both offices. Successfully performed,the duties associated with this position cansignificantly decrease much ofthe misunderstand-ing between DRIA and the Admissions Office.

B. Women's Athletics

(I) The direction of the women's programshould be immediatelydetermined by the Univer-sity community.

(2) Women's athletics should be viewed separ-ately from the men's program to allow it moreflexibility, which is needed because of its develop-ing nature. It should be provided with resourcesthat, while adequate foritscurrent needs, permit itthis flexibility as a sound basis for growth anddevelopment.

(3) The University should comply with thespirit, and not only the law, of the Title IXregulations.

(4) Specific fundraising mechanisms should bedeveloped for the women's program which areequivalent to those of the men.

(5) Admissions for women's athletics shouldreserve component spots ona matriculationbasis.This would place thewomenina position ofparitywith the men in that, while a proper proportion ofwomen to men are currently admitted based onparticipation in the program, the proper propor-tion of matriculated students would be main-tained, which is presently not the case.

C. Budget

(I) Increased outside funding. With endowedsupport, much like endowed academic chairs,coaches could receive support while other unres-tricted monies could be diverted to other areas ofthe athletic program. This would tend tolessen theDepartment of Recreation and IntercollegiateAthletics' dependence upon University subven-tion. Increased giving to the Weightman Societyshould be actively solicited by the University.

(2) Continued subvention. The Universityshould demonstrate its commitment to excellencein athletics by insuring that the costs of inflationwill be covered by increased subvention, notcutbacks in teams or programming. Indeed, theUniversity should be committed to maintainingthe current level of teams at their current level ofcompetition.

(3) Coaches' assistance. The coaches shouldreceive assistance intheir fundraising efforts. Theyshould be motivated to raise donations with theknowledge that these monies will bespentdirectlyon their programs.

(4) Reducecosts through vigilance. The Univer-sity should continue its vigilance in keeping theteams' budgets as lean as possible, withoutdecreasing support for current activities. Thiscould be accomplished through economies intravel rather than in limiting travel.

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difficult task, it is clear that we must demarcateindirect costs for facilities between intercollegiateathletics and recreation.

D. Recreation

(I) The Department of Recreation shouldreceive no decrease in funding or other supportfrom the University. It provides a vital service at areasonable cost, and it should be bolsteredbecause of its wide participation and availability.

(2) The Department of Recreation shouldcontinue to develop programs to encourage evengreater and more broad-based participation inrecreational activities. The overall costs would notincrease significantly because the basic facilitiesexist. Marginal increases would only beneeded forextra staffing to supervise events and competi-tions.

(3) Because of its funding base, it is unrealisticto recommend expansion of the Club SportsProgram. The Student Activities Council iscurrently expending maximum amounts for the

program and any increase would have to comefrom other sources.

E. Facilities

" New facilities are predicated on the financialstability of the athletic program in conjunctionwith a consistent policy on athletics at theUniversity.(I) The University should acquire and/or

renovate playing fields. This includes the additionof lights and astro-turf to one or more fields.

(2) The University should construct a field-house and other facilities to be used jointly byvarsity athletics and recreation.

This report was prepared by Brandon Dunn,Elizabeth Glascott. Ann Kayler, Mark Lerner,Anne Look, Vincent Palusci James Salters,David Weller, and three other students whosenames had to be omitted because they arecurrently running for senior class office or

Undergraduate Assembly.

AroundAcadmiaThe Sloan Commission on Government

and Higher Education recently issued asummary of its final report, recommendingthe creation of a single federal agency toenforce all campus-related equal opportun-ity laws, replacing eight existing agencies.The commission's study, directed by Dr.

Carl Kaysen, distinguished professor ofpolitical economy at the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology and a Universitytrustee, suggests the establishment of aCouncil for Equal Opportunity in HigherEducation, an independent regulatoryagency within the Department ofEducation.Incentives for self-regulating affirmativeaction are emphasized by the commission..Each institution would develop its

assessment procedures in a way that realisti-cally reflects its own structure and decisionprocesses...," the commission said. Everycollege and university would be required tofile an assessment report with the proposedcouncil on a regular basis.Two members ofthe 22-member commis-

sion opposed to the idea ofthe council wereJudge A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., amember of the U.S. Court ofAppealsfor theThird Circuit, Philadelphia and a Universitytrustee, and Peter Clark, publisher of theDetroit News.Clark said, "since higher education serves

as a self-conscious source ofmoral criticismand social change for the society, it mayprove useful that higher education besubjected to the same governmental proce-dures as is everyone else."Judge Higginbotham suggested that his

fellow commissioners "seemed to identifymore closely with the problems of thepresent college administrations and the

present tenured faculty than it empathizeswith the problems of victims of discrimina-tion." Also, he said that the proposedreforms "would slacken the pace of equalopportunity and delay the day in this nationwhen racial, religious, and gender discrimi-nation can become merely a tragic relic ofour past."Reform of the federal student-aid pro-

grams and a reduction in their cost was thecommission's second recommendation. The"modest" program ofgrants would be basedon academic achievement and merit,emphasizing values that "in recent years,have taken a back seat to society's intenseefforts to encourage and help those pre-viously outside the mainstream of intellec-tual achievement and economic reward."The commission also recommended

greater federal support for Basic Educa-tional Opportunity Grants; the eliminationofa provision that the size of basic grants belimited to half the cost of a student'seducation, a"self-help" provision that wouldrequire students to contribute $500 to theireducation."Above all," states the commission's

report, "each institution must check on itsprogress through criticism by its owncommunity-the faculty."

Carl Kaysen said that the commission'sconclusions have been presented to Congressand that the commission plans no f*thereffort to implement its recommendations.The Sloan Commission was created more

than two years ago by the Alfred P. SloanFoundation of New York. The final report,A ProgramforRenewedPartnership,willbepublished in May by the Ballinger Publish-ing Co. of Cambridge, Mass.

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Th. following listings an condensed from thePersonnel Wice's bulletin of April 3. Becauseof thedelay occasioned by printing schedules thanlistings should not be considered official. Somepositions may no longer be available.

Bulletin boards at several campus locations listfull job descriptions. New listings are Posted everyThursday. Bulletin board locations we. FranklinBuilding: outelds p.rsonnal office, Room 130;Towns Building: mezzanine lobby; VeterinarySchool: first floor, next to directory;Lsldy Labs: firstfloor, outside Room IOZ Anatomy-ChsmletryBuilding: near Room 355; Rfttsnhous. Lab: eaststaircase, second floor; LRSM: first floor, oppositeelevator; Johnson Pavilion: first floor, next todirectory Logan Hall first floor, near Room 117;Social Work/Caster Building: first floor; RichardsBuilding: first floor, near mallroom Law School:Room 25,bassmsnt;Dietrich Hill: first floor, outsideE-105.For further information, call personnel services,

Ext. 7255. The University is an equal opportunityemployer. Where qualifications Include formaleducation or training, significant experience In thekid may be substituted. The two figures in salarylistings show minimum starting salary and maid-mum starting salary (midpoint). Some positionslisted may have strong internal candidates. If youwould like toknow more abouta particular position,please ails at the time of the interview with apersonnel counseloror hiringdepartmentrepresen-tative. Openings listed without salaries arethose inwhich salary Is yet to be dstsnnlned.

Administrative/Professional

Accountant 1(2694) $10,375-514,375.Accountant 1(2962) responsible for detailed accountingfunctions related to University Investment Asset. andInvestment Income (college degree; course work inaccounting) $lO,375-S14,375.

Assistant Director (2831).Assistant Director (02933) $12,900-$17,850.Assistant Director Annual Giving 11 (2870) $14,850-$20,550.

Assistant Director Dining Service Administration(2937) supervises operation of large cafeteria; responsi-ble for food ordering, storing, preparation, andmaintenance; maintenance of equipment, employeescheduling, training, production schedules and forecast-ing; inventory control (college degree in institutional orrestaurant management; five years supervisory expe-rience;someknowledgeof union practicesand collectivebargaining) $I Z900.$17,850.

Assistant Director of Residential Using (02912)$1 1,250415,850.Assistant Director of UtilIties (2789) establishesstandardsand goals for utilities management section ofPhysical Plant; institutes preventative maintenanceprogram; training of supervisors and union personnel ininstrumentation of HVAC controls; familiar withextensive electricaland steam distributions and mainte-nance of those systems (college degree in electrical ormechanical engineering or equivalent training) $18,625-$26,250.Assistant Director, Textbooks (2887).Assistant to ChaIrman (02937) $10,375-514,375.Assistant to Director of Alumni RelatIons 11 (02907)plans and coordinates activities of alumni secondaryschool committees and assists alumni and their childrenin exploration of educational opportunities at theUniversity; schedules speakers for recruitment visits;enlists alumni for committees in new areas; producesbrochures andfilm strips (experience in studio programsand schools) $10,375-514,375.Associate Development Officer III (2541) $18,625-$26,250.

Associate Director of AthletIcs (2710) $21,450-$30,5.Business Administrator I (B235) $lO,375-S14,375.Business Administrator I (80304) general administra-tive responsibilities of diabetes center grant andcontracts; accounting and negotiations of budgetaryand personal matters with administrative officials;responsibility for preparing grants; (2 years of collegeand/or business school training; 4 years relatedexperience; organizational and supervisory ability)S10,375-$14,375.

Career Counselor (2631) $12,900417,850.DataCommunication AdminIstrator (02930) $21,450-$30,225.

DataCommunicationsAdmlnlstrstor (2959) developson-line applications using CICS; plans expansion ofnetwork; deals with vendors and servicemen; conductstraining; interacts with UNI-COLL interaction networkusers; monitors network; resolves all problems (collegedegree; I year of CICS; background in PL/ I andCOBOL) $14,850-520,550.

DataProduction Operations Manager(2894) $16,125-$22,725.

Deputy Director (02651)Director (02923) $28,325-539,950.Director of Admissions and Financial Aid (2798)$16,125-522,725.Director of Uppsrclase Admissions (2752) $12,900-$I7,850.

Editor (2905) $16,125-522,725.Electrical Engineer 1(80306) responsible for electronicdesign, component selection, construction testing, andinstallation in physiological laboratory (B.S. in electri-cal engineering; experience in above aspects of instru-mentation development) $11.250415,850.

Foreman, Repair and Utility (2689) $I2,900-S 17,850.Heating/Ventilating Instrumentation Control Fore-man (2790) $12,900-517,850.

Junior Research Specialist (4 positions) $I0,375-Sl4,375).

Llbrartan 1(2767) $11,250415,830.Manager of Operations (02949) $10,375-514,375.Production Manager, Dining Service(02932)512,900-$17,850.Programmer Analyst 11(2 positions) $l4,850-520,550.Project Manager (3 positions) $16,125-522,725.Regional Director of AdmIssions (2592) Sl4,850-$20,550. No longer accepting applications.

Research Coordinator (8267) $12,900-517,850.Research Specialist I (2positions) Sll,250-Sl5,850.Research specialist 1(2 positions) (80313) works onnucleic acid biochemistry electron microscopy and geneisolation (degree in chemistry or biochemistry, 2 yearsexperience in analytic biochemical techniques; expe-rience working with nucleic acids preferred); (80307)assists M.D. in setting up and carrying out biomedicalresearch experiments (B.S. in biology/chemistry 3years experience in laboratory work experience inlipids, lipid chromatography, mammalian cell culturing,rsdioisotopic labeling) $11,250415,850.

Research Specialist 11 (130286) $l2,900-5l7,850.Research Specialist III (2 positions) 5l4,850-520,550.Research Specialist IV (80223) $18,625-526,250.Senior Systems Analyst $l6j25-S22,725.Superintendent of Construction and Rspalrs (2690)$I4,850-$20,550.

Supervisor, Mechanical Systems (279l) $l4,l00-$I7,850.Supervisory Herdsman (80308) complete responsibil-ity for all aspects of animal husbandry for anexperimental herd of cows and sheep, particularly theresearch phase but also includes feeding, bedding andgeneral operations of thefarm(supervisory experience;high school graduate; IS years experience in all phases ofanimal husbandry) $9,125-$1 1,675.

Part-Time PositionsIn AdmInIstratIve/ProfessIonal

Permanent Employee (80290) Hourly wages.Temporary Extra-Person (80288) Hourly wages.

Support Staff

Accounts Payable Clerk (2902) $7,425-59,450.Accounts Payable Clerk (2961) prepares input docu-ments for data processing of accounts payable dailytransactions; telephone and window work(high schoolgraduate; accounting and/or clerical experience pre-ferred) 57,425-59,450.Administrative Assistant I (Spositions)$7,975-$l0, ISO.Administrative Assistant 11(8253) $7,975-Sl0,ISO.Admissions Assistant (2 positions) (2877) $8625-510,9* (2889) 57,975-$lO,I50.Assistant Computer Terminal Operator (2958) oper-ates decollater, burster, Opecan 100, N.C.S. 7005; back-up operator fortwocomputer terminals makes deliveryof tapes and printouts from UNI-Coll; operates 388!

optical mark reader, unloads computer forms (highschool graduate; data training preferred) $7,425-59,450.Assistant toLossPrevention Specialist (2855) $6,850-$8,775.Assistant Teacher(8302) provides and supervises dailychild care activities (associate degree in early childhoodeducation; B.A. preferred) $7,425-59,450.Bookstore Clerk (2927) 55,500-57,000.Bookstore Clerk1(2926) responsible for book returns tomajor publishers; responsible for processing above;makes deliveries (college degree or equivalent expe-rience; knowledge of retail field practices) $5,500-$7,000.Building supervisor (2945)Clerk 11(2955) dispenses prosthetic materials to students;orders denture teeth; sets up supplies in clinic; dispensesgold to students when necessary, dispenses techniquemetal and keeps inventory; orders supplies (high schoolgraduate; dental knowledge helpful) S6,37548, 100.Clerk III (2880) 56,875-58,7* nine-month position.Clark IV (B259) $7,425-59,450.Coordinating Assistant (2 positions) $8,625-S 10,950.Coordinating Assistant 11 (B294) SI0,000-S12,725.Custodian (3 positions) responsibility for a variety ofcleaning and moving tasks (grade school with ability toread and write English and to understand and performsimple arithmetic operations) Union wages.Duplicating Machine Operator II (8295) temporary 6-month position; operates various duplicating machines:multilith, mimeo, and ditto; performs all maintenanceoperations on machines; orders all supplies; responsiblefor auxiliary equipment: punching machines, collator,binder, and stapler (high school graduate preferred; 3years direct experience with duplicating machines)S7,425-$9,450.Electrician 1(2794) Union wages.Electron Microscope Technician II (A913) $9,650-$12,225.Engineer (2854) Union Wages.Executive Secretary to the Vice President $10,000-$12,725.FoodServiceWorker (Temporary) (2934) Union wages.Herdsman I (890) $5,500-57,025.Histology Technician (B284) $7,575-59,600.JuniorAccountant (2960) prepares data, schedules andconducts exit interviews for graduating students;coordinates data into accounting records; resolvesproblems relating to loansand deferments (high schoolgraduate; some college course work in accounting)S7,975-$10,150.Junior Programmer (8287)56,875-58,750Library Clerk (2919) Union wages.Manager, Rsthsltsilar (8310) orders; publicizcs; main-tains cash control and hiring (knowledge of liquor andinventory control; experience on collegecampus with abar or pub) Hourly wages.MCST Operator (2482) 57,425-59,450.Medical Receptionist (2 positions) $6,875-58,750.Medical Receptionist (2946) schedules requests forappointments for services; facilitates students insecuring additional medical services (ability to workunder pressure; good interpersonal skills) $6,875-58,750.Office Automation Editor (2930) operates wordprocessing equipment for departmental office; typesmanuscripts, vita and form letters; maintains filingsystem (excellent typing; experience on word processingequipment; knowledge of manuscript format) $7,975-$10,150.Project Budget Assistant (8249) $7,975-$l0,150.Project Budget Assistant (8276) 57,975-510,150.Receptionist (8242) $5,900-$7,525.Records Assistant (2939) 57,975-$I0,150.Research Laboratory Technician I (A97l) assistsresearch staff in setting up and conducting experiments;records data; cares for small animals; assists HyperbaricTherapy medical supervisor during therapy sessionsacting as an in-chamber patient assistant (1 year aslaboratory aide experience; BA. in natural sciencepreferred) $7,575-$9,600.Research Laboratory Technician II (4 positions)58,575410,850.Research Laboratory Technician III (3 positions)59,650-512,225.Research Laboratory Technician III (8 positions)(8315) prepares mitochondria and microsomes;enzymeassay, use of different centrofugatiott spectrophotome-

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Reorganization of the Faculty SenateAt the fall 1978 meeting of the Senate a

proposal to modify the structure of theSenate was presented and defeated. Last fallI asked the Senate Committee on Adminis-tration to consider other approaches toreorganization of the Senate. That commit-tee, drawing on the experience of the pastyearand respondingto some ofthe criticismsof the previous proposal, has recommendeda new structure which is embodied in thereport sent to the Senate members on March17, 1980. This report has been endorsed bythe Senate Advisory Committee. The reportand the corresponding changes in theSenateBylaws will be considered at the springSenate meeting.The proposed organization would replace

the current Senate Advisory Committee witha larger Senate Executive Committee con-taining acombination ofmembers elected bythe faculty-at-large and members elected byindependent constituencies. The new com-mittee would be, in effect, a merger of themembers of the current Senate AdvisoryCommittee and the faculty constituencyrepresentatives to University Council. TheExecutive Committee would provide bothUniversity-wide perspective and representa-tion of all areas of faculty interest. Since allfaculty members of University CouncilWould also be members of the ExecutiveCommittee, the faculty voice on UniversityCouncil, although not necessarily coherent,would at least be better-informed on Senateconcerns.

During the past year, the Senate AdvisoryCommittee has held several joint meetingswith the constituency representatives. Thenumber of persons at these meetings hasbeen an impediment neither to the transac-tion of business nor to productive discus-sion. Indeed, the wider range of opinion has

been very helpful. The only drawback to themeetings has been the illegitimacy of thegroup, which drives most formal decisionsback to the Senate Advisory Committee.The experience of the past year has

convinced me that a combined committeewould both work effectively and result in amuch more broadly-representative facultyvoice. I believe that the proposed changeswill produce a significantly more effectiveSenate organization. I hope that allmembersof the Senate will attend the meeting andsupport the proposed changes.Walter D. Wales. ChairmanThe Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate:1980-81 OfficersSince no additional nominations by petitionhave been received within the allotted time,the slate ofthe Senate Nominating Commit-tee is declared elected: Chairperson-elect,Phoebe Levoy; Secretary-elect, MichaelKatz. Elected to the Senate AdvisoryCommittee for three-year terms are IvarBerg, David Hildebrand, Morris Mendel-son, Adrian Morrison. Elected to theSenateCommittee on Academic Freedom andResponsibility for three-year terms areRuzena Bajcsy, Elaine Scarry; for a three-year term in the AF&R Replacement Pool,David Solomons. Elected to the SenateCommittee on the Economic Status of theFaculty for three-year terms are MarkMiller, Kenneth George. Terms begin May1979. See ALMANAC, March 6, 1980 for fullnames and departments.

Tuition Structurefor Ph.D. Students

A new tuition structure for graduatestudents who are working on their Ph.D.dissertations will take effect on July 1, 1980.

Under thenew structure, designed by FASDean Donald D. Fitts, graduate studentswho have completed their Ph.D. coursework will be charged a "DissertationTuition" each semester amounting to two-thirds of the tuition for a course-unit, as isthe case at present. (For 1980-81, thisDissertation Tuition will be $510 persemester, since the charge for a c.u. will be$755.) After having paid the DissertationTuition for a total of four semesters, thosestudents who have not yet received theirPh.D. will be charged each semester only a"Ph.D. Registration Tuition" amounting to15% of the tuition for ac.u. ($115 for 1980-81). However, for the semester in which thePh.D. degree is awarded, the student willagain be charged the Dissertation Tuitioninstead of the Ph.D. Registration Tuition.The new system will apply to currently-enrolled students as well as to new students.Detailed implementation rules will beavailable at the Graduate Office of theFaculties, 16 College Hall, by April 15.The new system will aply to all Ph.D.

students except those in the School ofEngineering and Applied Science and intheGraduate School of Education, both ofwhich will continue to follow their own long-standing tuition structures.The new dissertation-tuition structure has

been endorsed by the University-wideEducational Planning Committee and itsSubcommittee on Graduate Education, bythe Graduate Council of the Faculties, andby the Council of Graduate Deans. It alsohas the endorsement of the GraduateStudent Association Council.-Vartan Gregorian Provost

No CluesIn Revsin Death

It has been more than two weeks sinceJulie Revsin, a graduate student in theAnnenberg School of Communications,wasmurdered and there are still "no suspects incustody," according to Detective Capt.James Murray of the Philadelphia Police.

Revsin's death was attributed to bleedingfrom knife wounds. Inspector DonaldPatterson, police homicide division, saidthat the evidence would indicate that therewas some struggle.

Police are trying to trace Revsin's actionson the day she was murdered, March 21. Thepolice have requested that anyone withinformation or suspicions about this inci-dent contact the homicide division at 686-3334.

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try, fluorometry, column chromatography and thinlayer chromatography (laboratory experience): (B312)tumor transplantation in animals and other lab studiesin tumor immunology and biochemistry (ftS.; immu-nology related background experience); (8301) per-forms microbiological procedures associated with theisolationand characterization of subodlularfractions ofa bacteria; immunological methods for preparation ofvaccines; immunodiffusion and electrophoresic tech-niques (B.A. in chemistry or microbiology, 2 yearsexperience);(B292) performs independent research testson humans to study hemostatic risk factors in strokevictims; collects, records, and analyzes data (B.S. MTASCP degree preferred; 2 years experience in medicalresearch field); (B270) prepares reagents;immunologicaltests of viral proteins; laboratory duties; maintainsrecords of data (degree in biology, biochemistry orrelated field; direct research lab experience); (B243)maintains laboratory supplies, equipment andcultures;assists in biochemical, immunological and pathogeniccharacterization of bacterial pathogens (microbiologyexperience; preparation of laboratory equipment);

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(8289) growth of diploid and transformed cell lines;myoplasms screening and medium preparation (exper-tise in tissue culture methods; BA.; knowledge of T.C.equipment); (8232) general laboratory work in immu-nology (degree in biology or chemistry) $9,650-S 12,225.Residence Hell Clerk (2873) $5,570-57,088.Secretary 1(1 position) 6,375-S8, 100.Secretary 11(7 positions) $6,875-S8,750.Secretary III (11 positions) $7,425-59,450.Secrstary IV (2901) 58,625-510,950.Secretary MedIcat/TeclinIcaf (8 positions) S7,975-$10,150.Sec tary/T.chnlclan, Word Processing (2postlons)$7,975-510,150.

Statistical Assistant (2874) S8,625410,950.Store CashIer (2928) $5,900-57,525.T.chnlclan Physical Laboratory 11(8-0169)58,575-$10,850.

Utility Person (02940) Union wages.

Eight part-time support staff positionsas listed oncampus butistin boards.

" The 25-Year Club of the University willhold their annual dinner meeting at theFaculty Club, Wednesday, April 30, 5 p.m.For more information contact MarionPond, club secretary at Ext. 6811 or UnaDeutsch, club chairwoman, at Ext. 8456.

" The distinguished Italian scholar GiuseppeBillanovich, professor of literature at theUniversita Cattolica, Milan, Italy, willlecture at Houston Hall in the BenjaminFranklin Room, Thursday, April 17 at 5p.m. Professor Billanovich, who will lecturein English, will speak on From Dante toPetrarch. The New Style in Italian Culture.His talk, which has aroused considerableadvance interest, is sponsored by theMedieval Studies Group and the Renais-sance Seminar of the University.

Professor Billanovich is the author oftwobooks dealing with Petrarch and of numer-ous articles published in scholarly journals.He is director of the scholarlyjournal, Italiamedloevale e umanistica

" Penn Relays Symposium on the MedicalAspects of Jogging, Running and theMarathon, the School of Medicine's sympo-sium, is slated for April 17-19 at the school.For more information call Nancy Wink,program coordinator, at Ext. 8006.

" Believe, a musical spotlighting majorsegments of black history will be presentedby the Philadelphia Freedom Choir andsponsored by the Onyx Senior HonorSociety, Friday, April 18, at 8 p.m. Theperformance will be in the Harrison Audito-rium in the University Museum. Tickets are$3 and can be purchased from the Office ofStudent Life, Ext. 6533.

" Two full-size antique fire engines and anornamental hose carriage will be highlightsof the loan exhibit at the 1980 UniversityHospital Antiques Show, set for Tuesdaythrough Saturday, April 15-19, at the 103rdEngineers Armory on 33rd St. north ofMarket St.The 1980 Antiques Show, to benefit the

hospital, will bring together 56 of thecountry's foremost antiques dealers.The event is recognized by dealers and

collectors as one of the most outstandingantiques shows in the nation.A symposium series on English antiques,

moderated by nationally-syndicated colum-nist Lita Solis-Cohen of Rydal, will add anew thrust to the educational dimension ofthe show.

General admission is $3. TuesdaythroughFriday the show is open noon-930 p.m.,Saturday it is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For moreinformation call 687-6441.

The International House Ethnic Folklif. Festival will Include dance, crafts, music, song andfood from several of Philadelphia's ethnic communities.TheHmongwomen will display craftsat the Indochinese Festival on Saturday, April 12, from noon-5 p.m.

International House Hosts EthnicFolklife Festival

Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoodswith interlocking ethnic traditions, whichhave roots in Africa, Asia, Europe and theAmericas. International House, as a resi-dence for foreign students from thesecontinents, is a fitting place to sharecommunity and ethnic traditions on a city-wide basis.The International House Ethnic Folklife

Festival 1980 on April 12, 19, 20 and 25 willfeature dance, crafts, music, song and foodfrom all corners ofthe globe. This isa chanceto share each other's traditions and to learnabout some of Philadelphia's ethnic groups.

Saturday, April 12 will provide anintroduction to the music, dance, crafts andfood of the Cambodian, Laotian andVietnamese peoples at the IndochineseFestival, noon-5 p.m.Saturday evening at 8 p.m. there will be a

Balkan Concert featuring the music anddance from the Balkans and beyond includ-ing Bulgaria, the Caucasus, Greece, Roma-nia, Yugoslavia and Turkey. A dance partywill follow the concert at the InternationalHouse, 3701 Chestnut St.

The African-American Festival will beheld Saturday, April 19, noon-5 p.m. It willbe a celebration of children's games, story-telling, crafts, gospel and jazz.Then, Saturday evening at 8 p.m. the

festival will host an Irish Concert, an eveningof traditional Irish music, dance, song andstorytelling.Sunday, April 20 will focus on Jewish

traditions and arts. The Jewish Festival,noon-5 p.m. will be a celebration of thediversity of Jewish music, crafts, dance andceremonies from the Ashkenazic, Sephardic,Soviet and Yemenite communities. At 8 p.m.the Jewish Concert will be a presentation ofSephardic, Ashkenazic, and Middle Easternmusical and dance traditions.

International House will conclude theethnic festival with a Puerto Rican ConcertFriday, April 25 at 8 p.m. It will includetraditional folk music of Puerto Ricofeaturing. tipico, nuevas canciones andjubaro music.

Admissionto the events is $3 afternoon orevening; $2 for children and senior citizens.For information call 387-5125, Ext. 201.

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