age 10-Wednesday, October 25, 1978-The Michigan Daily Faculty satisfied with salary proposal Fitz 'sureads the word' By JOHN SINKEVICS' When the Senate Advisory Commit-. tee on the Economic Status of the Faculty (CESF) initially proposed a 14.5 per cent increase in faculty com- pensation for 1979-1980, its objective was to maintain the competitive position of faculty salaries, thus en- couraging the growth of top-flight faculty.' So, last Friday, when the Regents ap- proved an increase in compensation of only 10.1 per cent, the faculty was disappointed albeit satisfied. "OBVIOUSLY, WHAT the committee (CESF) asked for, the committee wan- ted to get," said Olivia Birdsall, a research associate for CESF. Faculty compensation includes salaries and fringe benefits-such as Social Security, retirement, and medical insurance-and the requested increase was divided into two separate components. The first of these set an 8 per cent "maintenance factor" which would simply maintain the University's competitive position in regard to other universitites. The second is a 6 per cent "restoration factor" which would serve to restore the position which the University had from 1972 until 1980. Therefore, the Regents' approval of a 10.1 per cent increase in compensation covers the maintenance factor, and begins to address the restoration factor by means of an additional two per cent increase. "I WOULD HAVE to say that's good," said Professor Edward Gramlich, CESF chairman. "It's higher than the increase we received last year, and at least it's a start on restoring faculty compensation to the 1972 level we want." Although members of the faculty were not displeased about the actual in- crease approved by the Regents, a great deal of griping over salaries in general ensued at Monday's Faculty Senate meeting. In fact, the body decided to discuss the possible publication of faculty salaries for the next meeting, indicating that public awareness of the "low" salaries might help the cause for increased compen- sation. In addition, at Monday's meeting of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA), it was suggested that a cESF representative be sent along with the budget advisor when the University makes its presen- tation to the State Legislature for funds. SACUA members indicated that this might help emphasize the faculty's needs. j _ (Continued from Page 1) style is representative of the aggressive image he seeks to portray to voters. The youthful challenger says that unlike Milliken, whom he labels a "ceremonial" governor, he would bring vigor to the state's top office. Libby balances ticket (Continued from Page 1) about every 'issue" with the state senator. MAYNARD ALSO admits that her abortion stand helps balance out the ticket, as does the fact that she comes from Flint - an area where the Detroit- based Fitzgerald could use some sup- port. Indeed, polls show that voters welcome a woman's presence on the ticket. Maynard, who has never held elec- tive office, worked on several cam- paigns before becoming vice- chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, a post she still holds. She says - -I- her 14 years of activity as a concerned voter best prepared her for the GET A "TOTAL TYE" CUT nlieutenant governor's position. 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If elected, Maynard says, she would serve as a trouble-shooter, a per- son to which "anyone can come if they're having problems with state government." But James Brickley, Maynard's GOP opponent, says the Democrat would be stepping out of bounds if she tried to take on a more important role. MAYNARD, WHO has a master's degree in social work from the Univer- sity, admits she has an interest in using the number two spot as a springboard to become governor some day. For now, however, she intends to make the lieutenant governor's office a responsive one. "I know there will be ceremonial fun- ctions and attendance at ribbon-cutting ceremonies," she recently told mem- bers of the Ann Arbor District Women's Club. "But frankly, I intend to spend my time at cutting red tape, not rib- bons." t r. :x.: . :. ," ,r * ' , .:: _ ' \ \.\ / \ N...r. :iT .-ice--., 'T..: .>" j. < .iM!I . ,.,lalA", -NIV 1 But Fitzgerald's brand of aggressive leadership doesn't always do him well, as Republicans are quick to note. Critics of the 36-year-old Detroiter say he was ousted last year as Senate Majority Leader because of his arrogance, and because he was far more concerned about running for governor than running the Senate. MILLIKEN LIKES to recite from a Detroit News editorial which called Fitzgerald, then majority leader, "arrogant, abrasive, tactless, over- bearing, immature, and disrespectful of other senators." But to these severe charges, Fit- zgerald responds playfully, "Now do I look like a bad guy?" Fitzgerald knows that he may, at times, overwhelm those he meets, but he is not the villainous creature he is sometimes made out to be. At age 36-20 years younger than the gover- nor-Fitzgerald uses his all-American looks and Irish chuminess to promote the image of a man worthy of the public's trust. HE SAYS HE was ousted by fellow Democrats because they were cautious to a fault and afraid to be innovators. "My feeling about leadership is that you have to be sensitive. Somebody has to be aggressive and demand efficiency and responsibility," he says. "As leader of the Senate I was an aggressive sort . . . that's principally why I was removed. I stepped on some toes that I wouldn't have now." Fitzgerald's bid for the governor's seat is his first statewide race. He began his political career in the state House seven years ago by winning a special election to fill the vacancy created when his father died in office. And his election to majority leader came the first day he was in the Senate. BUT FITZGERALD knows that though Milliken's leadership is a major campaign issue, it is not easy for him to denounce the governor's character awhile presenting himself as a leader 7worthy of great respect. When he criticizes the governor for being a "nice guy" and not a strong leader, Fit- zgerald has to take pains not to inten- sify some public conceptions of him as a cold and power-hungry lawmaker. Since Milliken is known for his af- fable, non-offensive style, Fitzgerald, in comparison, often appears more abrasive than he actually is. The former athlete tries to paint Milliken as more concerned with looking like a governor than being a sound leader. "THE GENERAL Milliken approach to government is one of an attempt to separate the office of governor from functions of the chief executive through media management," Fitzgerald charged. The "bungling" way Milliken han- dled the PBB debacle is the Detroit lawmaker's prime weapon for at- tacking his opponent's record. PBB is a toxic fire retardent which, in 1973, was accidentally mixed into state cattle feed. Fitzgerald said had he been governor when the PBB disaster first came to light, he would have worked forcefully to contain the poison. He admitted, though, that since "most of the problem is already over," there is a limit to what he could do now to remedy the situation. HE DOES PLEDGE, however, if elected he will fire top government of- ficials-including Agricultural Depar- tment chief B. Dale Ball-who had a hand in the state's handling of the PBB affair. He also stressed that PBB-infested cattle should have been burned in an in- cenerator rather than buried, a course several scientists say would be safer. Also, Fitzgerald said he would call for a state program to allow free medical tests for "people immediately jeopar- dized" by PBB in their stystems. Fit- zgerald himself introduced no bills dealing with PBB. Milliken's handling of PBB, the bachelor state senator said, is sym- ptomatic of the "governor's inability tc mange the giant departments of gover. nment." Reaction is mixed as to what Fit- zgerald's controversial PBB-related radio spot did to his credibility. The ad- vertisement, created by nationally known film producer Charles Guggenheim, implied that PBB caused severe human health problems, such as brains growing outside people's head. FITZGERALD DUMPED the adver- tisement, bowing to pressure from Milliken and health experts who called them misleading. Fitzgerald's camp claims that the disputes over the fair- ness of the advertisement helped iden- tify the governor with the PBB problem. But Republicans say the ad- vertisement only brought the senator's trustworthiness into question. As another outcome of "non- aggressive government," Fitzgerald said Milliken has sat idly and witnessed the "erosion of the state's economic base."Fitzgerald means"business for Michigan," he says, explaining that plants and jobs are leaving the state and that worker and unemploymen compensation laws have not been adequately reformed. But Milliken says those reforms will only come about through the cooperation of the legislature and noted that the state's unemployment rate is at its lowest point in years. THOUGH THE Michigan Conser- vative Union rates Fitzgerald as the state Senate's most liberal member, he is picking up support in outstate com- munities that are traditionally Republican territory. In fact, an organization has been established en- titled "Republicans for Fitzgerald," whose members claim that the Democratic nominee is a reasonable alternative to the governor's "left wing, ultra liberal, PBB-ridden ideas." Leaders in both political parties agree that Milliken will have to reverse his opponent's gains in support or fare particulary well in the Democratic Detroit area if he is not to be overcome. Milliken has also directed barbs at Fitzgerald's poor attendance record, both in the state House and Senate, and said that in itself shows he is unfit to lead. "WHEN YOU MISS 40 per cent of the roll call votes as you have throughout your legislative career, you're bound to be vulnerable on specific issues," Milliken chargedat the candidates' first debate last month. But Fitzgerald claimed there are bet- ter ways lawmakers can spend their time than voting on what are often in- consequential issues. As for the three statewide tax proposals to appear on the election ballot, Fitzgerald, like the incumbent, supports only the Headlee measure which, he says, will enable the state to provide essential services while giving it a "powerful tool to break the tax-spend syndrome." Until late July, Fitzgerald opposed the amendment, which would limit increases in state spending to rises in the income level of Michigan citizens. FITZGERALD SAID the Tisch .measure would cut into essential state services and the voucher plan would create "unnecessary disruption" for public schools. The Democrat also agrees with Milliken that the ballot proposal to raise the legal drinking age to 21 would not solve alcohol abuse problems. The Western Michigan University and Detroit College of Law graduate also favors marijuana decriminalization. Whether the towering Fitzgerald will make it to the governorship remains an open question. What is clear, however, is that Fitzgerald is spreading the word: he's a candidate the governor has to reckon with. 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