University of Maine at Portland - Reflection / Umpire Yearbook (Portland, ME)

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12 S.C.O.G.I.S.: At Trails End? Can a program that narrowly es- caped the executioner'» ax once, be so fortunate the second time around0 Will the University Council and even- tually the President, be it Walter Fridingeror S’. Kdd Miller, (flve this Brogram the thumbs up? Will Ed lansen, the new director of the threatened inter-disciplinary school, develop a plan of action that will enable it to grow and prosper? The chances of positive answers for these questions dimmed consid- erable when Neville Wilson resigned as director of SCOG1S (school of General and Inter-disciplinary Stu- dies) last June 20. With his resigna- tion came a plan to dismantle the entire program A meeting of ail the USM Deans and Vice-President William J. Mac I .cod on July 1 devel- oped two options for SCOGIS. One was to search for a replacement for Wtldon and continue the program for at least one more year, while the other called for dismantling it but retaining those courses in which stu- dent were already working. The consensus favored the latter option. MacLeod proffered two bodies of thought about this recom- mendation to the President. It must be remembered that the original purpose of SCOCiS was to stimulate innovation in the University community and to provide educational alternatives for bothe students and faculty. It was expected that much of the high quality innovation which took tilace in SCOGIS would find Its way back into the departments and schools and be- come a part of the curriculum. It x undoubtedly true that some of this has taken place In any event, it is now the caw that other academic units of the Uni- versity have developed alterna- ti u vie for hoth students and fac ulty. For example, the 99 num- bers in the catalogue, have been used extensively by departments; Independent study has become a more frequently used device for students: and the College of Liberal Arts has developed university and departmental honors trpek. a liberal studies major, a self-designed major. and n wnes of coursesundor the general category of the College of Liberal Arts. In educational terms, then, the University is much freer and, 1 am confident, developing higher quality in its instructional program than it pruessed at the time of the merger.’ He also cited a quote from Paul Dresscl, a national expert on exper- mental schools, who wrote ’New Colleges: Toward An Appraisal' 'Generally,! have been disheart- ened by the gap between the ideals as originally planned or as la' r portrayed in literature and speeches and the reality. Original plans seem to be ig- nored as such new unit de- veloped because each adminis- trator and his faculty tend to mold the program to fit their own prejudices Without de- fining the goals of education In terms of expected impact on students, they rush into de- signing new course and be- come fascinated with new forms of experience and especially group interactions, the ration- ales for which are unclear and the educational result of which are uncertain. They become quickly as irresponsible and as arrogant as their colleagues in traditional unit in insisting that they must run their own show . ' This recommendation was a rever- sal of his previous one. In that May statement. MacLeod suggested to the President that SCOGIS be re- tained for at least two yean at the same level of funding. Yet just as •hi recommendation was scrapped so id o was the second. Intending to follow his second. recommend lion fully, he sent out letters of inquiry August 6 to the home of every full time faculty mem- ber. asking for a teacher to step for ward as uirector of SCOGIS and supervise the remnant of the pro- gram The professor to heed the 'call was Ed Hansen, interviewed in the September 18 issue of the Free Press. At this time, however, MacLeod's v-.ew on SCOCIS charges dramatically. Wt were going to send out let- ters of cancellation to the stu dents in SCOGIS but I looked up the schedule of every student enrolled in a SCOGIS course. I found there were 104 students taking one course, one was tak- ing four course», four student had three courses, and eleven had two courses. Here we were in the second week of August and at this lime I just decided that it was too late to cancel these courses. It would me» up many student's schedules.' ‘Harden had been involved in SCOGIS and knew about the program. I had three separate meetings with him, in which 1 learned about what had been gome on in SCOGIS. I told Harden to follow through on the incompletos and consult with every faculty member of SCOGIS to make the courses rigorous. 1 wanted him to en- sure this.' But as he was going over the pro- gram with Hansen, he found a po- tential car of worms. MacLeod discovered that SCOGIS hod infor- mal arrangement with two hospitals and one community. He had to ascertain if these arrangement were legally binding contract . If they are legal contract , ‘lawsuits could be brought again :. the University and it would wreak havoc with the students involved. We're seeking out the people in these institutions to find what the arrangement is 3nd what student are supposed to do.’ MacLeod U opposed to the school surviving past tilts semester. ‘The reason for SCOGIS coming into being was to provide innovation. The innovation ha come but not necessarily through SCOGIS.' The past two years has been of real value- to faculty and student . But the image they’ve projected has hampered them. They've generally isolated themselves from the cam- pas. Tney were supposed to give on internal evaluation this year but till never come. The quality con- trol of the courses has not wen good We nr»w have other alterna- tive taking the place of SCOGIS The experience of the past two • years doesn't convince me that this b the way to go.' MacLeod had a few words tA say about Wilson's comment concern- ing him in the last issue of the Free Prow, a very few . 'I didn't read the article i don't want to know about it. If a person feels that way, that’s his opinion. Engaging in such a thing is counter productive. I ulti- mately have to think of the welfare of the University.' Sometime in Ocotber, tpe Univer- sity Council should issue a recom- mendation about the program. Yet this is not certain. Even though the Council has the power of establish- ment and disestablishment of schools, it may not have any power over SCOGIS While SCOGIS i« called a school MacLeod stated that it could be ar- gued that it is not in actuality a school. If this is proven true the fu- ture of SCOGIS would no longer concern the University Council. It will then be up to the new President of USM. N. Edd Millet to resolve the question of SCOGIS However, it is unlikely that a new president would go againtt the wishes of his established Deans and Vice-President. Very Unlikely. by Mike Karatsanos mnouncEmEOTS Parking Permits New ConscioimieaN Special parking permits and parking stickers are available to permanent and temporarily (skiers beware!) handicapped students at the Student Program Development Office. 108 Corthell Hall. A men's consciousr.es raising group is in the planning stages at USM. Anyone interested please contact Doug Harvey at 773-8364 or Gary Brousscau, 774-9233 any day after 6 P.M. Paolo Soleri Here October 12 The Cultural Affairs Committee of USM will present an Arcology Symposium featuring internationally known architect and philosopher Paolo Soleri October 12 at 8P.M. in Bailey Auditorium. Solcr. is the author of The City in the Im- age of Man” which brings a new ecological comprehension to what space and mass can be for humanity explains hi theory of minitura- .cation” a concept of openness combined with complexity. Transcendental Meditation An introductory lecture on Transcendental Meditation spon- sored by tha Student internation- al Meditation Society will be held Wednesday, October 10 at 2:30pm in room 10. Bailey Hall. New Film 9 The Film Study Center of Fori- land is opening its fall 1973 season with two new film series. The American Gangster Film, 1927-1967,” and Italy in the 60V Each sere will present five films running through for October 5 while ‘’Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Arthur Penn’s master- piece. w set for October 12. Those desinng more specific inform- ation about time, location and pnee of the showings should contact The Film Study Center. 103 Exchange St. Portland or Professor Juris 1 Joans of USM, president of the F.S.C. Hatha Yoga Free instuction in Hatha style yoga is offered each Thursday even- ing from 8 to 9 30 P.M. in the Port- land Gym dance room. Susan Ray- mond is the instructor. No previous experience is necessary and the course is open to all people. Find It Here Lost and Found Collection Centers are located in the Corham Student Lounge Office and the Portland Student Union at 94 Bedford Street.

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SPORTS Fall Baseball Underway Hie Red Flops battled St. Joes to a 14 to 14 deadlock in a hotter season opener. The Ho kies downed the Flops 7 to I and St. Joes 13 to 1 while St Joes came back to defeat the Swingers of S.M.V.T.I Nuton neat the Red Flop» 6 to 5. Mark Mosul of the Huskies leads the hitters so far this season with a .600 average while Ziggy Gillespie of the Flops and Dave Bolduc and Dave Lcmont of the Huskie arc tied at .500. Merle Freeman and Mike Savage are at •100 while Rick Piscentim and Mark McNeil check in at .375. Amstein of Nasscn and Bolduc and Reed of the Huskies are all tied for most pitching virtones. each with one. Fall lateb»ll Standings W L T Huskies 2 0 0 Nanon 1 0 0 St Josephs 1 1 1 Swinger» 0 1 0 Red Flops 0 2 1 Varsity Baseball All thore interested in vanity baseball next spring should attend the fall organizational meeting next Sunday, October 7 at 7 P.M, .mjiie lULLGymIn Gorham Plans for a possible southern trip (Flor- ida) and promotional funding act- ivities will be discussed. Portland Intramural Fobtball 3rd Year Law Cshool W L 2 6 lit Year Law School 1 2 Com Nostra 1 2 Intramural Soccer Standing Ttogeas RaU Wolverine Boo mm Small Lead n Scorers Steve Motley Oip Mativar K(tr R t Ratz jNo. One In intramural soccer action the Hog tied the Wolverine 1-1 ir. the season opener. The powerful RaU, led by Bud Mosley and Chip Metivier, zonked the Boomers 2-0 while thu Contraceptives and Hogs battled to a 1-1 deadlock. Jeff Boufard paced the Troians over the Smelts 1-0 while the RaU downed the Wolverines 2-0. Mosley and Metivier again provid- ing the scorng punch. The Hogs played to their third straight tie, 1-1 against the Trogans as Phil Page and Rick Thomas did the scoring. I Jock sflorts Rosters for the Portland mens volleyball league are due by Octo- ber 5. Play will be from 8 to 10 pm Applications for the Coed Rac- Suetbad league are available at the .E. office. Play for the mixed teams will begin on October 5. The Racquet ball and Squash Ladder tournaments are open for competition anytime. Contact the P.E office. The USM intramural bowling league will begin to roll on October- 22 at Robert’s Bowl-A-Whilo in Gorham. Girls and mixed teams are welcome. Rosters are due by October 15. Contact Dave Drew at ext. 209 0 for details. USM students may play golf at the Gorham Country Club on week days for a special green» fee of only $1.50. The USM tailing team is looking for experienced sailors, especially those with racing experience. All races involve away trips on week- end . Anyone interested please leave a message for skipper Chris Thing at the Portland Student Union. Free swim time it available X© USM students at the YWCA on Tues- days arid Thursdays from 12 to 1 P.M. and 815 to 9:30 P.M and at the YMCA Monday thru Friday from 12-45 to 1:30 P.M. and 5:30 to 7 P.M. A work study job is available to a USM student at the equipment room in Gorham on Fridays from 11 to 1 P.M. Contact Dave Drew or John Woods at Hill Gym. Soccer Team Wins! IJSM’s hard luck soccer team broke into the win column last Saturday, downing Lyndon State by a 2 • 1 score. The team, which had been bar- raged by Rhode Island College 9 0, Plymouth State 9 - 0 and Nazarene 7 - 0 in their first three contests, badly needed the win to boott its morale. Sam Johnson spared the first goal for USM on a beautiful chip shot deflection from Roger Young. Captain Andy Russell rammed home the clincher on a penalty kick with less than 5 minutes left inthe game. , The team plays its next home frae on Siturdoy, October 13 at P.M. on the field behind the towers. Help cheer them on to victory. Portland Gym Recreational Activities Judo Instruction is offered on Wed- nesdays, 7 to 9 P M Advanced squarc'dancing. Mondays 8 to 10:30 r .M. Womens faculty and staff tennis doss. Tuesdays 4:30 to 6 P.M. Badminton Club. Tuesdays. 7 30 to 9 P.M. Karate Club. Mondays and Wednes- days at 1 F.M USM SOCCER 1773 Sept 19 Rhoete Island College S pi 22 t Plymouth Stole Sept 23 it Eastern Nazarene Sept 29 t Lyrdon Stale Coltefr Oct 2 at Salem Slat Collate Oct 6 at Eastern Connect-cut State Oct 13 Colby Colleye Colefe Oct 17 at Hatton Oct 20 at Keene State Colleye Oct 23 at Nassor Oct 27 Johnson State College No» 1 St. Francis Nov 3 NESCAC Championship •NB9CAC Area Cortes Is Home Games Saturdays I OOp.n. Home Games Weekdays: 3 30 p.m Coaeh- Joey Bouchard USM FALL GOLF 1973 Sept 19 Sept 21 Sept 27-29 Oct -« Oct 9 Oct 1213 Plymouth State College Jon.nson State College NESCAC al Keene Country Ctuti al Plymouth State Colle e A Johnson State College Lyndon State Cclle e ECAC atDartmouth at St. Francis hX AC Finals Home Matches I OOp.n Gorham Country Club Coach Richard A Costello Captain Arnold Clark USM CR4 S COUNTRY 1973 Sep: 12 Co'.by Colle Sept 29 at Bowdoin Col-eye Oct 6 St. Francis sad KMVT1 Oet 13 al Plymouth Invitational Oct 20 at Boston Invitational Oct 27 UMPC Invatational Nor J NESCAC Cumpioruh.p al Nov y New England UMPC No» 10 NAlAstUMPG Home Meets. 4:00 pm weekdays 1:00 pm Saturdays Coaeh Dan Thomas Captain. Derry Myall

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13 Grand Jury To Get Evidence Thursday Agnew Asks House To Probe Accusations Nixon Tape Refusal Basis For Impeaching: Rodino PwtUfd. fr u HmUL Friday. Oc'obc- S. 1971 Secret Backers Witnesses Admit Tricks On Nixon List To Hurt Muskie In Fla. Gave $18 Million Tull Speed Ahead!’ PortUnd. Mi . P'«u Tfcuftd , Oclobtr 4. '471 Clearance Sale Recovers Part Of $ Billions Poured Into Vietnam