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EDUCATOR INVESTIGATIONS:
Degree Integrity Reviewed
Acacia Inducts Ten Pledges
To Set Up New Fraternity
The integrity of the academic
degree and the specific name on
a degree are receiving a great
amount of attention from two
powerful organizations of Ameri-
can higher education, according
to a recent article in the Detroit
News.
The American Council on Edu-
eation (ACE) and the National
Commission on Accrediting have
expressed definite desires to aid
in maintaining the quality of de-
grees.
According to Prof. Clarence B.
Hilberry, retiring president of
Wayne State University, who was
a member of the commission, "The
quality of the degree is a matter
that many of us have been con-
cerned about for many years. But
now it is time that the colleges
must accept the initiative and
provide leadership for change."
Tangle of Titles
A major concern of the two
organiations, Hilberry notes, is
the terrible tangle of degrees and
their subsequent titles. "About 1,-
600 degrees are awarded in this
country under 2600 abbreviations.
"It's hard to believe that there
are 1600 degrees or that there is
any need for so many," Hilberry
says. "I'm very sure these could
be greatly simplified if the colleges
would agree on standard degrees."
Hilberry maintains that many
of the existent degrees are un-
doubtedly traditional. "A close ex-
amination would probably show
that many of the degrees called
by different names are very sim-
ilar."
Government Degrees I
A major threat to the integrity
of the academic degree is the con-
tintuous pressure to give govern-
ment installations the authority to
grant advanced degrees.
There are now seven govern-
ment schools authorized to grant
the bachelor's degree. They are:
the United States Military, Naval
and Coast Guard Academies, the
Air Force Academy, the Air Force
Institute of Technology, the U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy and
the U.S. Naval Postgraduate
Sthool.
"We are not concerned about
the existing degree programs
which are academically sound,"
Hilberry stresses, "but we are wor-
ried over an excessive prolifera-
tion of federal degree granting
agencies."
Government
Hof Harvard
Is Assessed
The undergraduate student gov-
ernment at Harvard recently mov-
ed to abolish itself, but balked at
a proposal that would have al
loWed the college to determine if
it wants any student government
at all.
After a two-hour discussion, the
Harvard Council for Undergradu-
ate Affairs (HCUA) approved the
recommendation of its executive
committee that a new constitution
be written. It would replace the
HCUA with a Harvard Undergrad-
uate Council (HUC) and a Har-
vard Policy Committee (HPC),
which would divide the old coun-
cil's functions.
Another significant action of
the meeting, however, was the
voice vote to table a motion by
student Richard C. Minzner, who
suggested a student referendum
after the new constitution is writ-
ten to choose between the old
HCVA, the new HUC and HPC,
or nothing at all.
Dean of Harvard College Monro,
who attended the meeting with
three Harvard residence house
raosters, said that he was "not
as discouraged with the council as
it is with itself," but that he still
favors the proposal for revision.
He suggested that the new Under-
graduate Council would probably
become a "potent group."
A special seven-man committee
was appointed to report a new
constitution back to the council.
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The basic fault that ACE finds They have no appointed or elect-
with government schools is that ed boards directly representing the4
they do not have the traditional public interest, Hilberry says. '
professor - student relationship, "Boards in public and private
Hilberry says, colleges have the responsibility of
Public Interest developing the curriculum, hiring
In addition, government schools and promotion of faculty, and the\
do no enjoy autonomous control. recruiting and retention of stu--
-- _dents," Hilberry emphasizes.
."In a , government school, all
1. 0gthis is done by direct order in a
military chain of command," Hil-
berry continues.
G iveU s F ocus Since the needs of the agencies
are highly specialized, Hilberry
notes, the curriculum, also. deter-
dminedby mandate, may tend to The dew York Brass Quintet, a unique ensemble of two trumpets, Fr
over-specialization. will perform at 8:30 tomorrow in Hill Aud. with the University Ma
College Authority!
Centered around the theme of The cure, Hilberry feels, is to ACROSS CAMPUS:
"5 Fifths of Myth" with its symbol, put the degree granting authorityr
Anonymyth, Winter Weekend, Feb. for federal agencies in the hands a ejl,-,
12 and 13, will be divided into five of as pecific university or college fh re .er T o D iscss D eCesr
fifths or events, which would supply the professors
The weekend will be kicked off and develop the curriculum out-Es
with a "Thank Bacchus Its Fri- side of the specialized area. 1: DNES. AY, N. 13Crou dSres on the liDag ngs
day" dance contest beginning at Under such a system, govern- 1:30 p.r .-Prof. Norman R F tic Procedures and Establishing
3:30 in the Michigan Union Ball-' ment students would meet reg- Maier of the psychology depart-I Remedial Programs for ChildrenE
room. uhhgnU nB larmet a sinta s m re- ment will speak on "Problem Solv- I with Learning Disabilities" in the
room ula admssin stndars an re ing and Decision Making" in the University Elementary High School
Friday night, six skits, centered ceive their degrees from the uni- g aAud
around the theme, "The Myth versity ratheir than the agency. Union.3
Most Go On," will be presented 1 4 p.m.-Prof. Arthur Smithies 3 p.m.--Babara Bateman of the
Mus ros On," witbe pesented This will require some "unbend- of Harvard University will discuss Institute for Research on Excep-
by various housing units.ing" on the part of universities "Import Substitution Policies in tional Children, University of Il-
"Games of the Gods" will be and colleges, Hilberry says. "But, Australia and Argentina" in the linois, will address the Special
played to victory Saturday morn- I think the importance of a good Multipurpose Rm. of the UGLI. Education Colloquim Series on
ing at Wines Field. In an effort education for the people charged -Prof Richrd L e "Recent Developments in Special
to keep the athletes warm, the with the safety and welfare of thai of Columbia University will Education With Emphasis on
first event will be a cheering con- this nation dictates a real effort speak on "The Prospects for Plur- Diagnosis and Treatment of
test. The housing units will pre- by institutions of higher education stic ommunis" in A uA Learning Disabilities in Children"i
sent original cheers centered to accommodate them." 4:10 p.m.-Bayard Rustin, dep- in the University High Schoo
around a mythological god.- uty director of the 1963 March on Cafeteria.
The cheers will be followed by Washington, will speak on "The 4:10 p.m.-Pro. Roman Jakob-
the legendary search for the P t V r obes American Negro in Transition" in son of Harvard University and of
abominable snowman, an ice . Rackham Aud. This is the first of the Massachusetts Institute of
sculpturing contest and the tradi- 'ha series of lectures sponsored by Technology will speak on "Com-
tional winter sport, a hockey ClIos H os LItL the Office of Religious Affairs. parati-ve Slavic Mythology" in Aud.
game, played as an offering to* : 7 p.m.-Marianne Frostig, ex- A.
the gods. One prob'lem of the educational ecutive director of the Marianne 7 p.m.-Barbara Bateman of the
The "ancient" rivalry between system is how to direct the ag-IFrostig School of Educational Institute for Research on Excep-
the Wolverines and the Spartans gressive energy of a class into Therapy of Los Angeles, will speak tional Children, University of Il-
of Michigan State will be renewed constructive channels, Prof. Elton in the University Elementary linois, will address the Special
Saturday afternoon at the basket- B. McNeil of the psychology de- School Aud. on "Diagnostic Pro- Education Colloquim Series on
ball game. partment said recently. cedures and Establishing Remedial "Learning Disabilities and Diag-
At half time, the central con- Ideally, antisocial aggressive- Programs for Children with Learn- nostic Teaching Approaches with
mittee will present their own ve - ness should be transformed into I ing Disabilities." Exceptional Children" in the
sion of the Trojan War wi rh the a motivation that furnishes chil- THURSDAY, JAN. 14 Rackham Aud.
war between the Spartans and the dren with an insatiable urge to 8:30 a.m.-Marianne Frostig will 8 p.m.-The Friday Night So-
Arboreniums ending with the 1re- inquire into the nature of the address the Special Education cialist Forum will present John
world about them, McNeil explain-
Ied.-
By DONALD FLIPPO
Acacia fraternity recently in-
ducted a new group into pledge-
ship, former President Bruce Lar-
son said. The only founder stillj
living, Charles A. Sink, presidentI
of the University Musical Society,
formally inducted the following
men:
William Darling, '68Ed: Steve
George, '66: Thomas McCracken,
'68A&D; Wayne Sielaff, '68;
Robert Simpson, '68E; CharlesI
Thomas, '67; D o n a ld Witt,1
'68 NRs.
Since the formal induction 10
more men have joined the pledge
class.
Informal Rush
are interested in rebuilding," -he
explained.
Larson said that starting with
the next Fraternity Presidents'
meeting, one pledge will accom-
pany him, giving the men an in-
troduction to fraternity affairs
and issues and preparing them for
their roles of leadership in re-
building Acacia.
Given Alumni Status
Several weeks ago the former
active members were "promoted
to alumni status" by the national
organization, and were given a
week to move out of the house
into apartments, Although most
of the members felt this was a
good move, they felt that they
were given too short a notice to
rench horn, trombone and tuba,
arching and Symphony Bands.
The fraternity plans to con- vacate the house. Larson explain-
tinue informal rush to find men ed the extent of national partici-
who want to rebuild the fraternity pation in chapter affairs now:
M aki ng and are willing to accept respon- "The national is assisting us in
sibility, Larson said. The group is two areas. The first is financial
continuing to maintain previous support, since the house was un-
Belisle. former chairman of the acadamic standards and hold reg- stable financially. The funds from
Berkeley Young Socialist Alliance, ular social functions, he added. the national maintain the house
who will give an "Eyewitness Re- "After Jan. 1, we plan to re-enter plant and activities of the chapter.
port of the University of Cali- intramural athletics as a rejuv- "The second area is guidance in
fornia Student Demonstrations" in enated brotherhood," he said. training the new pledge class for
Rm. 3C of the Union. Acacia will broth organizational and fraternal
He explained that Aduties."
8:30 p.m.-The University Sym- probably participate in formal The chapter hopes at least to
phony and Marching Bands, di- spring rush, however, will con- fill the house-the limit is 24--by
rected by Prof. William D. Revelli centrate its efforts on an open next fall, Larson said. "We want
of the music school, will give a rush policy, to reach capacity as soon as pos-
joint concert in Hill Aud. "This concentration on informal sible to put the chapter back on
The program will also feature rush will enable us to get to know sound finances. If an addition is
the appearance of the New York the men better so that we can i necessary, we will receive help
Brass Quintet. (judge more clearly whether they from our alumni."
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McNeil's statements are dart of
an extended exploration of aggres-
sion in the classroom now being
conducted at the University to dis-
cover how students can be "tam-
ed" without breaking their spirit.
First Findings
..,. Preliminary findings show that
teachers and children agree close-
ly about which students ought to
be nominated as most aggressive
in class but they regularly fail!
to distinguish among the many
kinds of aggression that take place
in the classroom.
....... Aggressive classroom behavior
stimulates a reaction in both peers
and teachers. This reaction is
"ANONYMYTH" usually negative and the child in
. osquestion gets labeled as aggressive.
sentation of a huge sacred cow His future behavior is prejudged
to the Arboreniums by the Spar- according to the label pinned on
tans. him, McNeil said.
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The weekend will be concluded
Saturday night in the I-M Build-
ing where the huge floor will be
given over to dancing and booths.
Meanwhile, at Wines Field a
huge bonfire will signal the start
of "A Night at Valhalla" which
will include a Firelight Fashion
Show, sleigh rides and ice skat-
ing.
However, in assessing his own
amount of hostility, the child
tends to be quite charitable.
"When one does not perceive
himself in the same way that he
is perceived by his peers and his
teachers we have the necessary
ingredients for continued diffi-
culty in the classroom," McNeil
added.
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