MIGHT, RIGHT AND THE OSA See Editorial Page Y 4 41W A6P tr togan a t SUNNY High-S Low-35 Sunny, warmer fair today,- Seventy-Two Years of Editorial Freedom VOL. LXXIII No. 132 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1963 SEVEN CENTS SIX PAGES Counsel for Affiliate Challenges Harris Report Scrap Resolution On 'U'-Delta Plan Sponsors Substitute New Proposal For Interim Junior-Year Program By KENNETH WINTER Sponsors of the Legislative resolution to establish a University branch at Delta College have abandoned it in favor of sa temporary arrangement to provide junior-year courses at Delta this fall. The plan, submitted as a substitute for the University-branch resolution, would set up a Junior year under the Delta "Board on an interim basis-awaiting the results of a statewide study by Gov. George Romney's new "blue-ribbon" citizens' committee. The University would help in setting up this pilot program, but it would neither be financed by nor under the control of the Uni- "versity during the interim period, Sen. William J. Leppien (R-Sagi- STANLEY G. THAYER ... committee bill 'To announce Membhership Vice-President for the Dearborn Campus William E. Stirton told the Regents yesterday that the complete membership of Gov. George Romney's "blue-ribbon" citizens' committee on higher edu- cation will be announced in Lans- ing this weekend. University President H a r I a n Hatcher and Vice-President Stirton called the recently revealed charge to the citizens' committee "a good statement of the concerns of high- er education." Three Main Objectives There are three main objectives of the committee incorporated in the charge: 1) To review the present and fu- ture needs of higher education; 2) To recommend to the gover- nor for transmission to the Legis- lature suitable plans for meeting these needs; and 3) To communicate its recom- mendations to the public. Requirement Diversity The charge recognizes a diver- sity of requirements for gradu- ate-professional and undergradu- ate studies and states that "noth- ing will so seriously threaten the quality of what has been done (in higher education) than to ignore these unique differences among in- stitutions in tasks and in compe- tencies." The group will study the pres- ent system of higher education, including the curriculum, enroll- ment, degrees granted and services offered. The problem of securing ade- quate financial support for higher education will concern the group. Operation Effectiveness The effectiveness of the present operation will also be analyzed, such as the employment of new teaching techniques, admissions policies and plant utilization. The ability of the existing in- stitutions to meet the enrollment and service demands and patterns for 'expansion are. on the agenda. In addition the community col- lege and the role of the private institution will be discussed. The charge to the committee al- so includes the problem of coordi- nating the elemhentary and sec- ondary schools with colleges and universities., Braze Permits Cuban Session naw) said last night. Depends on Committee Then, if Romney's committee backs the branch concept, and the Legislature agrees, the pilot-pro- gram could become a full-fledged University campus. If not, the University could pull out of the Delta operation, Leppien com- mented. "The idea is simply that the Legislature approve for 1963 that the University and Delta join forces to provide facilities on the Delta campus for Delta students who will be ready for junior work next fall," Leppien explained. If no final dcision has been made a year from now, the pilot program woud add a senior year to handle these students, he added. Sponsorship The new resolution is sponsored by Leppien and Senators Stanley G. Thayer*- (R-Ann Arbor) and William G. Milliken (R-Traverse City), chairman of the Senate' Committee on Education. In the House it will be substituted for the branch resolution by Rep. Wil- liam Boos (D-Saginaw) Exactly what role the University will play in the pilot program has not been decided, Leppien noted. He emphasized, however, that neither University nor Delta funds would be spent on it: the expenses would be borne by local, private contributions., Involved ir, the new resolution is a legal question: does Delta, a two-year community college, have the authority to set up an addi:- tional year or two? Only Two Years A 1955 law, authorizing locali- ties to set up community colleges, stipulates that they "shall not embrace more than two years of collegiate work." Leppien admitted that he was -"not sure" on this point. He said that there was "not time" to con- sider it at the Thursday-morning meeting between University and Delta officials and the sponsors of the resolution, when the deci- sion was made. "I think there is some flexibility in the community college law," Vice-President for Academic Af- fairs Roger W. Heyns commented last night. Vice-President Heyns pointed out that the distinction between freshman-sophomore and junior courses is not clear-cut, and that many junior colleges already+ give courses for which senior col- leges give junior-year credit. And though the new resolution would not be an official amend-+ ment to the community college law, Vice-President Heyns added that its passage would indicate+ that the Legislature considers it ao legitimate arrangement. Sororities Get Advice On Policy By GLORIA BOWLES University President Harlan Hatcher announced yesterday re- ceipt of a letter from legal coun- sel engaged by six sororities who challenge Council's right to with- draw recognition from student or- ganizations The Regents will meet with sorority lawyers before they con- sider the Harris report, passed by SGC recently. Five of the sororities-Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Sigma Kappa and Alpha Epsilon Phi have not complied with SGC demands to submit st:ements which detail their membership practices. A sixth house, Gamma Phi Beta, has complied with SGC demands. Answer Report The Grand Rapids law firm of Schmidt, Smith, Howlett and Hall- iday wrote the letter under the "pressure of time" after notifica- tion that SGC had passed the Harris report, and that it might be considered by the Regents on March 22. The report clarifies SGC authority to withdraw recog- nition from student organizations found in violation of Regent's by- law 2.14 and a similar Council regulation. - The lawyers said that with- drawal of recognition would com- pletely destroy the existence of the sororities and effect real estate of substantial value."- Four Objections The letter questioned SGC au- thority on four specific grounds: 1) The firm asserts that the Regents, as a legislative body, have no legal right to delegate their legislative authority to any other group; 2) It also asks if the bylaw which provides that the Univer- sity shall "work for the elinna- tion of discrimination in private organizations recognized by the University," is a sufficiently clear statement of policy; SGC Authority .3) The lawyers noted that though the bylaw which pledges the University to "work" for the elimination of discrimination, does not necessarily "evidence any intention that this work should be carried out by SGC."1 4) The lawyers questioned whether the Regents could "law- fully delegate any authority to a transitory group of private in- dividuals, some elected by the student body and ex-officios, who may not be Michigan residents, citizens of the United States or of legal age"; andj 5) Sorority lawyers contend that the Harris report is "in direct violation of the constitutional guarantees of due process." SGC President Thomas Brown, '63BAd, said he did not think the sorority lawyers action would in any way delay Council implemen- tation of the Harris plan. Vice-President for Student Af-1 fairs James A. Lewis said his office was formulating "three or four questions relevant to the is- sues raised in the letter, would be submitted to Dean of the Law School Allan Smith." Lewis said that consideration of the Harris report would followf comment from the Law Schoolc and a Regent's meeting with soror- ity leaders.I *7 * * * * * * Senate Votes Finance Bill, Makes No Budget Changes COOPERATIVE UNIT: Regents Vote To Join Council By GAIL EVANS The Regents unanimously voted yesterday to make the University a member of a new voluntary council of public and private colleges. The new group, the Council of Michigan College Presidents, is the first attempt to unite public, private and religious affiliated schools in a single cooperative unit. If all the colleges and universities ratify the organization's constitution, the council hopes "to pro- * PROF. HERBERT PAPER * new chairmanship Select Paper For Position The Regents approved the ap- pointment of Prof. Herbert H. Paper of the Near Eastern lan- guage department to the chair- manship of the department of linguistics, which was created last year. Prof. Paper is the first chair- man of the new department. Vice-President for Academic Af- fairs Roger W. Heyns told the Regents that although there are 113 faculty members taking leaves of absence, the figure has de- creased to nine per cent from last year's 10.7 per cent of the total faculty, and that the total semes- ters of leave has dropped from 229 last year to 157., The Regents accepted bids for the $1.2 million bio-systematics addition to the Museums Bldg. ness and Finance Wilbur K. Pier- pont announced. In other action the Regents ap- proved a change in the charter of the Development Council. The move will add the chairman of the Presidents Club to the ooard of directors of the council as an ex-officio member. There will now be 38 ex-officios. 4mote the educational advancement and efficiency of the member in- stitutions." Second School The University became the sec- ond school to become a member. The University of Detroit has al- ready approved the plan. University President Harlan Hatcher and Vice-President for the Dearborn campus William E. Stirton emphasized that the or- ganization will work for a more effective pattern of education in the state. Vice-President Stirton, who is the executive secretary of the evolving unit, said that it "will be pertinant to Gov. George Rom- ney's new "blue-ribbon" citizens' committee on higher education" Approved Council Romney and the newly appoint- ed top officials of the citizens' group have supported the forma- tion of the council, Vice-President Stirton indicated. The CMCP constitution, which the Regents approved almost with- out question, indicates that the organization will: 1) Hold conferences of represen- tatives of the faculty and ad- ministrations; 2) make studies of educational and administrative problems; 3), serve as a clearing house for informational exchange; 4) promote educational experi- mentation; 5) provide a "common and clear voice for the member institutions"; and 6) undertake cooperative pro- grams in teaching or research. Questions Wisdom Regent Alan Sorenson of Mid- land was the only Regent who questioned the wisdom of joining another voluntary co-ordinating council before more careful con- sideration of the plan. The Regents approved member- ship in the council at the meeting, although they had not previously seen the constitution or final de- tails. Each of the schools will be rep- resented on the council by its president. Community colleges will be represented by the presiding officer of the Michigan Council of Community College Administra- tors and by a past president of this organization. Not Hurt Autonomy The constitution states that membership in the organization would not infringe upon the au- tonomy of the institutions. The council would nmeet semi- annually and would be financed by contributions from the member institutions. President Hatcher introduced the original motion for the ap- proval of the writers of the docu- ment early this month. The University is already a member of two voluntary coopera- tive organizations-the Michigan Co-ordinating Council for Puolic Higher education and the Michi- gan Council of State College Pres- idents.- Announce Skits' For Weekend The Spring Weekend Central Committee today announced the final six skits for Skit Night 19633 * PRESIDENTS COUNCIL-Vice-President for the Dearborn Cam- pus William E. Stirton (left) and University President Harlan Hatcher received Regental approval for their request that the University join a new group, the Council of Michigan College Presidents. GOOD PLANNING : Burns Praises Michigan As Model for Democrats By BARBARA PASH The crucial fact about the Democratic national party is that, generally speaking, it is not in very good shape, Prof. James Mac- Gregor Burns of Williams College declared last night. "In many states, the model of politics follows the Massachusetts pattern rather than the Michigan model. Burns noted that Democrats win in his state, but on the "day after" there are many headaches State Gives S16.9 Million To Education Measure Remains As Set by Committee; 'U' Gets 38.2 Million By WILLIAM BENOIT The Michigan Senate voted fav- orably yesterday on a bill alloting $116.9 million to institutions of higher learning in the state. The total education bill, $122.7 million,. was passed by a vote of 32-1 with essentially no change from the way it was reported out of the Senate Committee on Ap- propriations Thursday. The bill followed the general lines of budg- et recommendations made by Gov. deorge Romney last fall, with $38.2 million going to the Univer- ity. However, the Senate did pass on a committee amendment to take away $386,000 from the combined appropriation for the agricultural and extension services at Michigan State University and added $500,- 000 to the Wayne State University appropriation. WSU Requests The switch is a result of re- quests from WSU officials for more money to enable them to in- crease the number of students in medical classes from 100 to 125. Another amendment approved by the Senate cut the proposed sal- ary hike for the state superin- tendent of public instruction from $22,500.to $22,000 a year. Sen. Charles Blondy (D-De- troit), minority floor leader, re- marked that the bill was probably "the best we could do." Go to House The bill will now go to the House where action must be taken on it before an April 24 deadline. Key legislators in the House have already indicated approval of the bill as passed by the Senate. The Senate's final appropria- tions to Michigan's ten state-sup- ported institutions were the fol- lowing: MSU, $38.1 million; WSU, $17.6 million; Ferris Institute, $2.6 million; Michigan College of Min- ing and Technology, $3.5 million; Grand Valley State College, $558,- 000; Central Michigan University, $3.5 million; Northern Michigan University, $1.8 million; and West- ern Michigan Universty, $5.9 mil- lion. Sen. Stanley Thayer (R-Ann Ar- bor), majority floor leader, com- mented that the lack of an ap- propriation of $1-1.5 million for the Institute of Science and Tech- nology, requested by the Univer- sity, did not necessarily constitute rejection of the idea behind such proposed increases. Early Death In the House yesterday, Gov. Romney's recommended $750,000 for setting up a pilot program in state-supported research met an early death as the House Commit- tee on Ways and Means failed to report It out with the rest of the appropriations bills. Chairman Arnell Engstrom (R- Traverse City) said that the com- mittee had "no real inclination to put it out, but still has until March 29 to do so" Engstrom said many of the com- mittee members were opposed to "seeing all that money sitting around to be given out by so few people." ResearchAppropriations Under the original conditions of the research provision, the money would have been administered to the best research projects submit- ted by state colleges and divided proportionately on the basis of caused by poor government and administration. However, the Democratic party in Massachu- setts is reforming itself, he said. Michigan Lesson The whole nation and Massa- chusetts in particular, has a great deal to learn from Michigan pol- itics, he commented. Burns lauded Democratic Congressman-at-large Neil Staebler for his excellent or- ganization and recruitment in the state. "It is very difficult for one great national party to be consistently effective in many places because we live in a heterogeneous nation. We can miantain our strength in the cities, but this is not always possible in towns such as Ann Arbor," he noted. Minority party leaders can act in three ways: they can "live off the crumbs thrown to them by the majorityhparty," can quit, as the South has done, or can stay in the foray, as the Ann Arbor Demo- crats have succeeded in accomp- lishing, Burns declared. Build a Party "Within the next year and a half, the Democrats have to take part in a vast construction scheme. We must build a party that will not only win the Presi- dency in 1964, but will put Ken- nedy Democrats in Congress." President John F. Kennedy. needs administrative, legislative and party help. Kennedy must be able to convert his personal popu- larity into party popularity. This is a job for him, but even more a job for the whole party, Burns noted. Democratic Objectives He noted objectives to be ac- complished by the Democratic party within the next year. Party machinery must be perfected and recruitment policies must be im- proved so that many new people School To Add Two Teachers Of Education By DAVID MARCUS The education school will add two faculty members next fall to aid in the preparation of teachers in two critical and rapidly expand- ing programs, Charles F. Lehmann, assistant dean of the education school said yesterday. Prof. Melvin Semmel of the Uni- versity of New York at Buffalo will work in preparing teachers for the mentally retarded as a part of the special education pro- gram. Prof. Semmel, who is also cur- rently finishing his doctorate at Peabody University,is a "distin- guished researcher" in his field, Dean Lehmann said, and will help relieve the burden of the special education program which is cur- rently handled by one person. "The field of special education has expanded rapidly and we have been looking for qualified faculty members to add to the staff for some time," Dean Lehmann said. At present the education school special education program-which deals with helping exceptional children of all kinds-has manag- ed its load by cooperation with other concerned units. The secondnew member of the staff will be Prof. Burton Voss of Pennsylvania State University who will handle graduate programs in the field of science education. Prof. Voss' appointment will double the size of the education school staff, which handles the preparation of science teachers. ARTS FESTIVAL: Creative Rebirth of Spring . :.. .., A 4 .1- ..