i The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, December 5, 1978-Page 3 r, FY oU S ENEWS HAPEN CALL-ArDAY A farewell to Fleming Outgoing University President Robben Fleming will be honored at a reception Friday, sponsored by the University Activities Center (UAC), and all interested students are invited to attend.The 2 p.m. reception, which will take place in the Michigan Union's Pendleton Room, will feature an original work by a Music.School student, as well as performances by the Jazz Band and the Friars, according to UAC officials. Fleming is set to leave his post in January to take over as president of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in Washington, D.C Ex 'U' V.P. plays preacher Fromer University Vice- President for Academic Affairs Frank Rhodes, who assumed the post of president at Cornell, University in 1977, was in town last weekend. He took on az variety of roles, playing father of the bride at his daughter's wedding Saturday and preacher k on Sunday. Rhodes delivered thei morning sermon at Ann Arbor's First Presbyterian Church. His' address for the first Sunday in Advent was entitled, "The Empty Manger," in which he contendedy that the image of an empty Rhodes manger was essential in grasping the adult Christ. Ice skate donations The Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Department, together with the Fire Department, is sponsoring a drive to collect donation ice skates for underprivileged children and families during the Christmas holidays. Those wishing to donate used ice skates for this cause may drop them off at any one of the city's five fire stations. Skates can be dropped off 24 hours a day, from now through Saturday, December 23. Take ten The Student Government Council SGC) voted unanimously on December 5, 1968 to endorse a city rent strike. The strike was sponsored by the Ann Arbor Tenant's Union, which was seeking recognition as bargaining agent with Ann Arbo' landlords. SGC President Mike Koeneke noted the support "clearly demonstrates" students want "more influence and authority" in dealing with their landlords. In 1976, SGC was replaced by the Michigan Student Assembly. Also that day about 30 blacks took control of the campus police office at Washington University in protest over the alleged beating of a black student by security officers. Happeningse FILMS Physiology Films-Pregnancy and Birth; Vasectomy; The Physiology of Reproduction in the Rat, 7 p.m., N. Lee. Hall, Med. Sci. II. Cinema Guild - Samaurai Spy, 7,9:05 p.m., Old Arch Aud. alternate Action - A Doll's House, 7,9 p.m., Aud. 3, MLB. Ann Arbor Film Co-op-Badlands, 7, 10:20; 92 in the Shade, 8:40 p.m., Aud. A., Angell. PERFORMANCES Eipse Jazz-Count Basie and his Orchestra with Joe Williams, 8 p.m., Hill Aud.. Faculty Recital - Ellen Weckler, pianist, 8p.m., SM Recital Hall. SPEAKERS International Center - Luncheon lectures, Joel Samoff, "Current Issues and Problems in south Africa," International Center, noon. Environmental Studies, "self-Help Housing," 3 p.m., 1528 C. C. Little. 1978 Zweit Lectures - Enrico Bombieri, "Ordinary Differential Equations and Irrational Numbers," 4 p.m., 1035 Angell. Program in Child Development, Social Policy - Evelyn Moore, director, National Black Child Development Institute, "Political Implications for Educating Black Children and Supporting Black Family Life," 4 p.m., Schorling aud., SEB. ECE/CICE - James Heaton, Process Comp. System, "Future Trends in the (Mirco) Computer-Industry," 4 p.m., 2048 E. Eng. MARC - Josip Matovinovic, illustrated lecture, "Plaque and Medicine in Medieval Dalmatia, Croatia, Yugoslavia," 4 p.m., Rm. 126, Res. Col. Great Lakes Marine Environment Seminar - Fred T. Mackenzie, Northwestern University, "Carbonate-Seawater Reactions and Storage of C02 in the Oceans," 4 p.m., 165 Chrysler Center. Bioengineering - Valdimir Aleshker, "Modern Methods and Investigations in Obstetrics," 4 p.m., 1042 e. Eng. Science Research Program - Charles Overberger, Vice-President for Research, 7:30 p.m., Chrysler Center. Arch., Urban Planning - Marlene Berkoff, "Functional Programming and Design of a Major Medical Center: The Process and the Results," 4:30 p.m., 2104 Art, Arch. Bldg. Inteflex Student Council - Darrell Zink, Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield, "Health Care Posts,". 7:30 p.m., Rackham Amph. Society of Fellows - Horace Dverport, "Physiology at Michigan: How It Got That Way," 8 p.m., W. Conf. Rm., Rackham. MEETINGS College of Engineering - faculty meeting, 3:15 p.m., Rm. 311, West Eng. City of Ann Arbor - Ann Arbor Economic Development Corporation,8 p.m., Conference Rm., Fire Station. 0 Your tax dollars at work Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson has given Wisconsin Sen. William Proxmire the "Golden Hypocrisy Award" in retaliation for the senator's pinning a "Golden Fleece Award" on the city and a federal agency. Proxmire said the Bureau of Outdoor recreation deserved his award, given for alleged waste of taxpayers dollars, because it paid for a wave-making machine for the Salt Lake City municipal swimming pool. But Wilson says what's good for the sheep-er, goose-is good for the gander. He said Proxmire gets his "Golden Uxr~-ro. Ammi fnr ,'ninvincr di~i, he b 1,,v1ivrin 'Sgenatc BLACK MALES AFFECTED DISPR OPOR TIONA TEL Y: Suspension use to be examined By ELEONORA DI LISCIA suspensions. The Ann Arbor School Board has decided to reexamine suspension policies in the schools as a result of prompting by the Student Advocacy Center (SAC). SAC is a volunteer group of parents and others interested and concerned with the rights of students. According to Ruth Zweifler of SAC, the center would like the board to reevaluate the policy and usage of suspensions "We question whether suspensions are the most effective way to alter behavior. The administration can make more attempts to problem- solve rather than punish." THE REPORT presented by SAC to the board showed that Pioneer, Huron and Scarlett were the schools most af- fected by suspensions. Community High and Tappan Junior High were among the least affected. The report also showed that male students are suspended much more than female and that the percentage of blacks suspen- ded is greater than the percentage in the population. According to the report, blacks, par- ticularly black males, are more likely to be suspended for what are called discretionary offenses such as harassment, threatening, disobedience, and disrespect. These offenses "require a subjective judgment by the school official." Whites, on the other hand, make up a large proportion of the non- discretionary offenders category which includes drug use, smoking, fighting and weapons. Donna Wegryn, a member of the School Board, said she is in favor of fur- ther examination of suspensions. "I don't see them as a constructive tool or that being out of school addresses student's needs. Wegryn said suspension policies would appear on an upcoming School Board agenda. THERE ARE differences in opinion between various school administrators concerning how and when to use Look well-groomed for the Holidays DASCOLA STYLISTS LIBERTY Off STATE ARBORLAND S.U.-E.U. MAPLE VILLAGE Suspensions are necessary to main- tain order, according to Paul Meyers, principal of Huron High School, which has a high suspension rate. "I think they're very necessary," said Meyers. "If you didn't have a discipline policy, it would be utter chaos. The main thing is you have to have a good deal of supervision, things they can and cannot do. Out of this comes a little order." One alternative to suspensions used at Huron is having the offending student pick up litter. "We give them 'alternatives when it's possible," said Meyers. AT COMMUNITY High, a much smaller school with a smaller suspen- sion rate, suspension is used as a last possible resort - mostly in cases of violence or drug use. Assistant Dean Elizabeth Gray said, "We try not to suspend. We try to talk through things. We try to get everyone involved to work it through. Students have to learn to take responsibility. If you never engage them in dialogue and only punish that's half the process.'' According to Principal Basil Mussio of Scarlett Jr. High, suspensions are used "when nothing else works." Students are given an option such as working Saturday mornings, but if they turn the option down, they are suspen- ded. Suspensions are given for fighting or complete disregard to directions in classroom, but this is.usually handled by phone calls or conferences with parents, Mussio said. At Tappan Junior High. students are usually given work details, or parent- conferences are held. However, suspensions are given for "serious bodily harm or when the student has has warnings and is not getting the message," said Neil Mueller, Tappan's principal. TAPPAN HAS a much lower rate than Scarlett even though their student populations are about the same size. Mussio said this is because of differen- ces in "the population you service. According to Mussio, Tappan's student population comes from upper middle class homes where fighting and violen- ce are considered more or less taboo. The student body at Scarlett, however, is from lower income families. "Their answer is sometimes, let's fight," Mussio said. UNIVERSiTi OF MICHIGAN 1978/79 OFFICIAL F Y ,. C V tt j. lfi) 1' f// 4 \ , : t : . 0 1 _ :0 ., v 3 _ 11 I. 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LAND ONLY PACKAGE ............... $214.00 (includes all tour features except air transportation) AIR ONLY PACKAGE ................. $225.00 (limited space only) includes air transportation from Detroit to San Fran- cisco, Los Angeles to Detroit, and transfers to from the hotels. DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO LOS ANGELES FACULTY/STAFF BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY INCLUDED TOUR FEATURES: " Charter air transportation from Detroit to San Francisco and return from Los Angeles including complimentary meals and soft drinks. " Accommodations for 6 nights based on two persons to a room. Your first three nights will be at the HOLIDAY INN CHINATOWN in fabulous San Francisco, and your remaining three nights at the HYATT HOUSE HOTEL LOCATED AT THE Los Angeles International Airport. " All transfers between airports, hotels and train stations by private ,motorcoach, including luggage directly to your room. " Air transportation from San Francisco to Los Angeles on scheduled air- lines. " New Year's Eve Party. * Game Day Package featuring private motorcoach transportation from your hotel to the Tournament of Rosed Parade, a grandstand seat at the parade. transportation to the game, picnic box lunch, game TICKET. TRANSPORTATION BACK TO THE HOTEL. OPTIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS AS FOLLOWS: " Single Accommodations (1) ............................ $98 PP addl. " Triple Accommodations, deduct for 3rd person only.. .. $34 LAND ONLY PACKAGE ...«...........$272.00 (includes all tour features except air transportation) AIR ONLY PACKAGE ................. $225.00 (limited space only) includes air transportation from Detroit to San Fran- ricrn nsAnneles to Deroi, and ltransfersto from the hotels.U _1 t ... .. I