VOL. 5, NO.3 EMMANUEL COLLEGE

College Council Revisions Discussed'

Emmanuel had its second AII­College Planning Day Wednesday, March 28 . Administrators, faculty member s, students , and professional staff registered to participate in the planning day. The issues discussed in the morn­ing were, Honors Program, Learn­ing Center, General Curriculum. Core Program and Cluster. These issues were explained during a general meeting . Then parti­cipants broke into six groups, where they discussed these issues.

improvement, work-books and other material such as self­inventories and self-help pro­grams. The groups asked these questions: What student needs should be met by this center? What services should be supplied to meet these needs? Should tlie center provide credit courses as well as individualized help/workshops? Should there be a fee for the center services?

common courses in fresh women year to provide help in identifying students for an honors program . An important question rose, " Is one tied into a set cluster?"

The College Council sub­committee on reorganization of the College Council includes Dean Mary Ann T. Burns, Sr. Barbara Eaton and Jan Griffin. They presented the following:

APRIL 10, 1979

The three constituencies, Administrative Board, Faculty Senate, Student Body, with the professional staff discussed the following recommendations: ex­perimentation with a reorganiza­tion of College Council; member­ship in College Council; College Council actions and procedures; revisions of College Council Com­mittee structure and two commit­tees in the area of academic affairs. Not only did each consitu­ency dialogue about these issues, but they voted whether they would endorse them or not.

t Everyone seemed to be in favor of such a center. Many felt that the name should be one other than "The Learning Center" so that students would not feel inferior in going there for help. Names such as Development Center and Enrichment Center and sug­gested . The library staff sup­ported the center. It was also men­tioned that a good location for it would be the library if the space was available.

Proposal I: To experiment with a Reorganization of College Coun­cil. The proposal states that a year of experimental va riation of the composition of the College Coun­cil should be officially reor­ganized. This proposal was endorseJ by the administrators, faculty and students.

Liturgical dancers at recent parent's day Mass.

Proposal II: Membership of College Council. There would be twelve members with . each con­stituency (administration, faculty , and students) having four mem­bers and two alternates. The duties of the alternates would be to attend meetings regularly . These alternates would have the right to voice their opinions at the meetings, but would only have a vote at meetings where they were replacing regular members . Elec­tions of members would be held in April. To insure continuity, at least one member of each con­stituency for next year would be a continuing member. All con­stituencies endorsed this proposal.

Liturgical Dance Comes to Emmanuel

The honors program was defined as "a program of study for ad v anced students during sophomore, junior and senior year." Many of the participants agreed some type of honors program would be beneficial to the college. Groups discussed who would be involved; when and how they would be selected; when and how many would participate. Two general program models were pro­posed: additional work model and a program model. Constituencies favored program model. In this model, the students involved would take a course especially designed for them, and one they would take together. They would have to ful­fill the liberal arts requirements and requirements in their major.

The discussion of general curriculum dealt with issues such as a need for a review of the general college curriculum; prob­lems in regard to the general college and divisional require­ments ; the way to address curriculum problems; and group or groups responsible for the work of curriculum revision. The problem of an overlap of general and divisional requirements was men­tioned. The question was asked, "Do students select some of their courses because the time schedule is most convenient?" A question about cohesiveness of the general and divisional requirements was asked.

A core program was suggested that would have two courses in the fi~st year as a common core and then two in the senior year where students would share what they had acquired during sophomore and junior years.

Proposal III : The types of College Council Actions and Procedures. This proposal deals with four council actions: decision making, endorsing/ratifying, advising and information receiv-

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FU(·I.dty -A lumnue

Gam(~ a. Succe."ts

By LAURIE RUTLEDGE and BARBIE SLATIERY

Liturgical dance dates back to the early Church, to a time when people worshipped not only through prayer, but also through song and dant e. To the girls who participate in the dance here at Emmanuel and to the worshipping community, it is a very special way of celebrating Chri st.

This type of celebration is new to the college, however. Interest came dbout when some girls who had transferred from Mount Saint Mary's College contacted the cam­pus ministers and expressed a desire to carryon this form of wor­ship here at Emmanuel. A group of seven dancers - Louise Asselin, Kris Bonansinger, .Jill Cagnina, Jane Kochanowsky, Brenda Ryan, Maryanne Ryan, and Nita Whiltemor - was formed . They first took part in the liturgy during the Thanksgiving Mass.

This year the group has partici­pated in special masses, such as the

Chri stmas and Parent ' s Day liturgies; they will also dance at the Baccalaureate Mass this May, something which was not done at Mount Saint Mary's. The students were involved with the Palm Sun­day Mass on April 8. Ga ry Knox, Miss Asselin's fi ance, will sing with the folk group at this mass.

The dancers hope to take part in more masses next year, particular­ly during the Convocation Liturgy . They may hel.:ome involved on a weekly basis with the folk group. Their involvement makes worship at Emmanuel a very meaningful ex perience and goes beyond the verbal liturgy to express faith in a special way . Ann D'AlIessandro, one of the campus ministers, explained, "If the liturgy is going to survive, it must be creative. We must explore and develop our talents."

The liturgical dancers are adding a special dimension to wor· ship here and communicate a definite feeling of love and dedica­tion to those who see them dance.

The Learning Center was presented as a facility that-would provide assitance to students needing skills development in writing, reading and mathematics. The center will include audio­visual equipment to assist in self-

Groups discussed the possibility of cluster. or interrelationship among courses. They suggested the need for faculty communication among themselves about course content and sequence; the incor­poration of sciences into clusters;

By BETH DICKINSON The faculty and alumnae vs. var­

sity basketball game was the scene of many exciting and unusual occurrances. Before the game began, the new electronic score-

This Year's Perspective on Admissions

Yueh Talks about Years at Emmanuel

board was dedicated by Sister By JAN GRI FFIN Janet Eisner, who hoped that it Recently Ed Gillis, director of would always register a higher aom issions, reported that he score for the home team. expects the number of incoming

The faculty/alumnae team got freshmen for September of 1979 to By JOANNE QUINN nuns lived on each floor of the off to a slow start resulting in a 70- be at least as high as last year's, or

Recent attempts have been dorm; smoking and drinking were 46 Saints win . However, many approximately 175. At the present made by the Campus Life Com- prohibited in the rooms. The cost alumnae and ' faculty members time, fewer applications have been mittee to re-establish Yueh's of living was much less and fewer helped out in the scoring. Leading received by the office of admis-Campus Shop to the vital meeting st-l!dents worked while at school. scorers were Dr. Tom Wall and sions yet more deposits have been place for faculty and students that The old bookstore and post alumna Armida Salvatore, each made as compared with April of it once was. In the past Yueh' s was office were located in the com- with 10 points, while athletic direc- ' last year. Mr. Gillis also reported a vibrant part of campus life at muter lounge bringing heavy traf- tor Reggie Odom, director of that he takes into account the per-Emmanuel. At lunch time, the 200 fic to Huehs' . In the old days at admissions Ed Gillis, assistan t centage of applicants that actually seats of the shop would quickly fill least 'SQ% of Yueh's customers coach David Lamers, antl alumna do enroll at Emmanuel, which was and some girls would even sit on were dorm students, today they are Diane Derose helped out with 6 about 45% last year. the floor to eat rather than wait in less than 1%. points each. Mr . Gillis feels that curriculum the line that would form outside. (Continued on Page 2) The Saints were led by Debbie changes can help increase enroll-Twelve girls assisted Mr. and Mrs. FOCUS Robinson with 20 points, Mary ment figures . He said , "One of the Yueh with serving, while two boys MEETIN G Nickerson with 12, and Jody first questions high school students raced to clear the tables before a Johnson with 10 points . Andy ask me is, 'Do you have such and new crowd descended upon them. THURS. Yosinoff made a rare appearance s uch a progr a m , that I ' m This scene was typical of most April J9th ' for the Saints, but failed to score. interested in .' These days more days. The crowds remained until At half-time several door-prizes and more students are looking at Yueh threw them out at 10:30 p.m. .F oCU." .5 :30 pm were given out including seven programs of the applied nature

Things were different then . Ol'i:i(.'e Boston Celtics t-shirts and a like music therapy and business Eighteen hundred students were at JJ" B basketball autographed by all of management, etc." -Emmanuel as compared to the asem.(> tll the Celtics. Also at half-time, Recently the admissions office 1200 of today. Residents were adm in B uildillg awards were presented to seniors held a successful telethon , to con-

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class of 1983. More than 300 appli­cants have already been contacted and M r. Gillis feels that a large number were impressed by the fact that Emmanuel ;ares enough to add a persol)al approach in recruiting ,

Another way students currently enrolled at the college have assisted the admissions office is by going back to their old high schools to talk about Emmanuel to perspective seniors, Mr. Gillis also reported that the annual College Fair at the Hynes Memorial AiJditorium will take place on April 10th a nd I Ith and he encourages all to stop by and visit the Emmanuel booth , during the' hours of 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6 p.m .-9 p.m . on Tuesday and on Wed­nesday from 9 a .m .-3 p.m .

Dorothy Butler , admissions counselor of the division of con­tinuing education recently reported that enrollment for the upcoming semester is higher in comparison to last year at this ti me. Possible explanations for the

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Yueh Talks about Years at Emmanuel

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With the end of the bookstore and the re-Iocation of the post office to the administration Building, dorm students have little reason to go to Yueh's. The economics of today's world has also brought about the decline of Yueh's as a central spot on campus. Because their meals are already paid for on the meal plan, few residents can afford to eat at Yueh's. Most commuters hold jobs and usually leave right from class for work; few can afford to hang around. Their time is valuable and some would prefer to study in the lounge. Few people give Yueh much profit; most just wait there for a ride. The maJority of his business .is from continuing ed stu­dents. (During the hour that I talked with Yueh, three continuing ed women bought sodas and four traditional students waited there without buying anything.)

Despite the poor shape of Yueh' s CofTee Shop financially, Mr. and Mrs. Yueh will stay here with us and continue to be one of the great foundations that has made Emmanuel what it is. The commuters need Yueh . Even though they don't bring him much business he stays open until 6:30 at night so that they have a place to wait for their rides. He relays messages for friends and is always

willing to cash a check. for anyone in need . Mrs. Yueh is always prepared with a needle and thread to help with a loose button or mend a sudden tear.

Yueh has been taking care of Emmanuel girls for so long that he remembers the mothers of today's students when they were at Emmanuel. He expresses a new hope for the re-integration of com­muter and resident, but he is sure that it will be a very slow process that cannot be forced . He applauds the Campus Life Committee for a good try with their physical change in the lounge and their attempts at a weekly discussion group but adds that more is needed . He mentioned possibilities of bringing back the post office or even starting a little campus shop for Emmanuel memorabilia. which might attract new business. Yueh forsees hope for his shop along with a bright future for all of Emmanuel under the !lew president.

One student says, "We don' t know if the re-vitalization attemps of the Campus Life Committee will succeed but we can be sure that Yueh will remain at Emmanuel with those of us who have grown to love him. He will remain in our hearts when we leave Emmanuel. just as he has remained in the hearts of those who have preceded us."

Professor Fairbank to Receive Award

The Emmanuel College Historical Society is pleased to announct: that Professor John King Fairbank of Harvard Univer­sity has been selected as the 1979 recipit:nt of the Robert H. Lord Award for Excellence in Historical Studies.

Professor Fai~bank personifies the spirit of the award. His exper­tise in Chinese history has been recognized throughout the world . He has authored numerous books. articles. and essays on China and East Asia.

The professor started his educa­tion with an A.B. degree summa cum laude from Harvard in 1929. He then attended Balliol College. Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and went on to receive a doctor of philosophy degree from Oxford University in 1936.

EMMANUEL COLLEGE HISTORIC AL SOCIETY

A I/I/I/.a/ dinner Robert H. Lord A ward

COLONIAL INN. CONCORD. MASS.

MAY 4.1979 at 7:30 PM

$10.00

In 1936, John Fairbank became a member of the Harvard faculty. During his career. the professor has not only taught and traveled extensively throughout China; but during a leave from Harvard. he served in several government posts. Professor Fairbank retired from teaching in 1976. Still active in Chinese studies. he is associated with the Harvard University Center for East Asian Research, which was named for him.

The Robert H. Lord A ward, established in 1969 to honor a Boston churchman and scholar. has been given to such dis­tinguished historians as Richard Hofstadter. Peter Gay. and Ber­nard Bailyn. The Historicai Society is pleased to have Professor Fairbank and his wife coming to Emmanuel. There will be a reception and dinner to honor him on the evening of May 4th . Tickets will be available from Susan Connelly, Charlene Carey. Mary Parella, Marty Griffiths, Mary Ann Norman, and mem­bers of the history department.

Happy Easter

EMMANUEL FOCUS II

College Council

Revisions Discussed

(Continued from Page I) ing. Decision making dealt with the policy, procedure and timing in making council decisions. Again all constituencies endorsed this proposal.

The first part of Proposal IV has to do with the restructuring of the four committees of the College Council. The second part of this proposal was concerned with the membership of the four com­mittees by each constituency.

In the proposal, it was suggested that the number of members from each constituency would vary according to the degree of involve­ment and/or expertise required for each committee. The administra­tors approved the first of this proposal, but felt there was a need for more clarification in the second part, especially pertaining to the method of electing. The faculty accepted this proposal , but felt that membership should be expressed as plurality rather than majority. The students accepted the first part of the proposal but rejected the second part.

In response to the question, "Who defines themselves as an expert?" Sister Mary Barrett, registrar, said, "The faculty are experts in educating. It's their job and they have had experience." Student, Jan Griffin, replied that committees such as the academic affairs should have equal representation because, educa­tional policy is very important to faculty, administrators and stu­dents as well.

Proposal V.: two committees in the academic affairs area. This proposal suggested that there be two sub-committees in this area, an Educational Policy Committee and a Curriculum Committee. In the Curriculum Committee the faculty would have the majority vote. The functions of the com­mittees were explained. The administrators voted that there be one sub-committee to carry out the functions . The faculty and students both voted against the fifth proposal.

Overall the Planning Day seemed to be one which was very informative and interesting. Much

April 10, 1979

In Our Opinion .. . . Emmanuel should convert to a credit system in which more

courses would be taken each semester and fewer credits given for each course. This idea is brought up every once in a while and dis­cussed, the pros and cons considered, and then dismissed as too expensive and impractical. We feel a more serious look should be taken at the benefits of a five course semester and a three credit system.

Our main argument is that it would allow room for a broader liberal arts background over the course of four years . This system would enable the students to take different subject areas that they might not have been able to fit into a four credit, four course system. The five course semester would help the departments at Emmanuel by providing more electives for the student.

In the adding of more courses, there should be a strengthening of the requirements. An example of these requirements are as follows: two years of a foreign language, two courses in philosophy, courses in history, etc. We believe that these are just a few areas that could be considered to insure a true liberal arts background. CAROL C. GREENE

CAROL CRITTENDEN

This Year's Perspective on Admissions (Continued from Page I) ment, with the number of students

increase of students may be majoring in gerontology also on attributed to the expansion and the rise. strengthening of public relations As far as financial aid is con-by the office of continuing educa- cerned for the continuing educa-tion . Ms. Butler, in her recruit- tion student, federal funding is ment efforts, has made it a point to available to those who meet the visit many large corporations, eligibility requirements. It is-. hospitals, banks, and various men- important to note that C.E. stu-tal health facilities to promote the dents are not eligible for continuing education program at Emmanuel College scholarships. Emmanuel. Full or partial tuition reimburse-

A few weeks ago the division of ment programs are now quite com-continuing education sponsored an mon as an effort to promote higher open house in order to publicize education in various institutions by the business management pro- local corporations and medical gram. The open house was well facilities. But it is often a require-attended and resulted in several ment of tuition reimbursement students enrolling in the program. that the courses taken be compli-

Ms. Butler is presently plan- mentary to the student's present ning a general open house to take work. place sometime before this September. She feels that this would be a very important event in getting the information about Emmanuel's continuing education program out to the general public and would also help in clarifying the questions prospective students may have about what is presented in the catalogue.

The major in which continuing education student enrollment is the highest is psychology. Running a close second is business manage-

The principal recruitment months run from late spring through December because it is typical of new continuing educa­tion students to decide to go to college a short time before the start of each semester. In explain­ing this short-range planning trend of the continuing education stu­dent Ms. Butler stated, "An adult student is looking for the program to best meet her needs financially and time wise."

interest and concern for the best ,----------------------------, Emmanual possible was shown by the many who participated from each of the constituencies. An evaiuation was given to those who participated in the day. This will permit the participants to express themselves and their opinions about the day. It will also help in preparation for future planning days.

Professor Fairbank to Receive Robert H. Lord Award for Excellence in History.

Faculty-Alumnae Game a Success (Continued from Page I)

Laurie Donahue and Jody Johnson; freshman Jackie Powers; and junior Mary Nickerson. A special award was also given to coach Andy Yosinoff for leading the Saints through a great season.

The game ended in an up note as both benches got up and ran onto the court in the final minute. After the game, wine and cheese, alum­nae contributions, were enjoyed by those attending the game in the faculty dining room.

Commelltfrom Campus Ministry

Code 99-2 By FR. LEO GALLANT

"Are you returning next year?" I was surprised by the question in the cafeteria. Surprised, because I hadn't thought of it. I just took it for granted that I was coming back. Recently, another student had asked: "Are you sorry you left New York City? Has Emmanuel been self-fulfilling?" I would like to share my answer with you hecause I have grown to love Emmanuel very much. : Being a street priest has a bit of

glory attached to it. People see you as different and say nice things to you. But there is no glory in the work itself, though it's most ful­filling . I hated to leave New York, but I accepted Emmanuel's offer because I wanted to live in com­munity again with my Marist con­freres, after living alone for eight years.

Ann and I agree that first priority is the spiritual, which is fostered by having good liturgies. Thanks to many students, our liturgies have been a tremendous success and many students besides Emmanuel's have benefited. With continued cooperation, we are promising even more vibrant and living Masses next year. (We needed this first year under the belt !)

But I am not a ritual priest. My self-fulfillment depends on many other things and, frankly, I have had to go outside of Emmanuel for most of them. Peace and justice,

human rights, social concerns are so embedded in my system that, when I meet concerned students I bubble over with joy. But those students are so few; I wonder how people like Sr. Marie Augusta Neal and others who are involved in peace and justice can survive here so long.

I think of that day, a few years ago, when I marched with hundreds of students in New York City while the police stood on roof­tops with their guns aimed at us. I think of my own confreres actually worried about me, criticizing me, because I was up all hours of the night helping kids arrested in drug raids or in prison for drunken brawls. I think of those college days, when I was "bothered" all the time by students concerned about other students in trouble.

Now I find myself comfortable. No priest ever should be comfor­table! I see all kinds of needs in Boston and I'm sitting on the beautiful Emmanuel campus. Many things I have tried here with so little success. I wanted to do something for the Spanish speak­ing students with a promise that I would be helped . That fell through after four weeks . I have ~ven wondered if the administration wanted campus ministry. I never could find out anything about my budget.

So a student asks me: "Are you coming back?"

You're darn tootin' I am .