}] , E 3k Whtan IEIUIIQ BLEAK High-40- Low-304 See Today for details VoL. LXXXIX, No. 63 Ann Arbor, Michigan-Saturday, November 18, 1978 Ten Cents Twelve Pages TOTAL MINORITY ENROLLMENT STABLE Decreo By RON GIFFORD Preliminary reports from various ampus sources indicate that while the tal number of minority students nrolled in the University has remained table this year, the number of black tudents may have declined by as much s five per cent. Several black leaders on campus ave said that their personal obser- ations also point to a decline in the lack enrollment this year. Figures from a list of self-identifying rinority students show the number of sian Americans, Hispanics, and ase rep Native Americans on campus has in- creased, but the enrollment of black students has decreased. These figures are taken from the voluntary racial check-off on student registration forms. THE PRELIMINARY figures from September show that the number of blacks enrolled as of September 21 was 2104; Asian Americans, 483; Hispanics, 408; and Native Americans, 143. In the Fall of 1977 black enrollment stood at 2215. The apparent increase in total minority enrollment indicated by these figures may be misleading, however. orted in black enrollment According to Ken Latta, a research associate at the University's Institute of Social Research.and an Ann Arbor FOR EXAMPLE, this year for the first time Indians and Pakistanis have been included in the category of Asian "There used to be a very large number (of black students) who would come into this office to see me, but not very many are coming in here anymore. " -Richard Garland, Minority Student Services Another distortion of the figures oc- curs when students are confused as to which box to check on their registration forms. Sometimes white students check the "Native American" category on the form, under the assumption that since they were born in this country, they are "Native Americans." While these statistics indicate that the black enrollment is down, they are not conclusive. The self-identified figures are not official University statistics, and thus a comparison to the official annual report could be ihac- curate. HOWEVER, UNIVERSITY officials said that the source for both sets of figures is the same. so the self- identified student listing should closely parallel the final report, which is due to be released in either December or January. Associate University Registrar Harris Olson said the self-identified list is the only one his office can go by, and added he "would assume the number of self-identifying students would closely parallel the number on the official gport." See REPORT, Page 6 Democratic councilman, "the only way the University can raise its percentage of minority students is to add new groups." Americans, creating an increase in this are when in fact there may have been a decline in the number of traditionally- defined Asian students on campus. Regents reject initial move on Hill. By MITCH CANTOR Despite strong encouragement f University President Robben Flem the Regents yesterday turned dow by virtue of a 3-3 tie vote - a m which would have meant taking in steps toward constructing a n dining hall for the residents of four area dormitories. However, since two Regents wer( sent, Thomas Roach (D-Grosse Poi said it is likely he will re-introducc motion in December so the que. could be decided by the full e member board., Yesterday's motion, introduces Roach, would have resulted in hiring of an architect "to go thr with the design development s before a final decision is made' completing the project. THE PLAN, which has met with siderable organized student and pa tal opposition, would save about million over the next twenty years cording to a Housing Office report. The report showed the net saving dormitory residents would range1 $26.27 in the first year of the serv operation to $152.04 during the 2000 school year. An assumed five per inflation rate was used in comps most of the factors leading to projected savings. The net savings would be sp among all student dormitory resid regardless of whether orfnot they w be affected by the plan. SOME UNIVERSITY administri have computed the projected saA from the plan would amount to proximately one per cent of the tot state student estimated school yea penses. dining Surveys taken of students and paren- from ts registered a generally negative response to the plan. One survey in- -ing, dicated a substantial percentage of tion parents would be willing to forego the itial savings in order to preserve the nass existing dining systems. Hill Voting against the motion were Paul Brown (D-Petoskey), David Laro (R- e ab- Flint), and James Water (D- inte) Muskegon). Supporting the resolution at were Gerald Dunn (D-Lansing), Robert hall Nederlander (D-Birmingham), and Roach. Deane Baker (R-Ann Arbor) and Sarah Power (D-Ann Arbor) were not present at the meeting. PRIOR TO THE vote on the motion, Fleming told the Regents that he en- dorsed dining hall consolidation. "In deciding this question, there isn't any popular decision. .. it will be a sore point with students," the Univer- sity president said. "You will get See REGENTS, Page 6 Re gents pass vague motion on presidency Brezhnev talks tough AP Photo Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev confers with Sen. Abraham Ribicoff (D-Conn.), after his meeting with 12 U.S. senators in Moscow yesterday. Brezhnev told the senators that war between the two superpowers would mean "no more United States" nd that the Soviet Union had once "tested but never started produciton" of a neutron bomb, a weapon the Russians have requently denounced as inhumane. Brezhnev also lectured the senators on the Soviet's military strength amidst appeals or improved Moscow-Washington relations and a willingness to meet President Carter any time and any place. OCC LOSES BY 232 VOTES: No uni By SHELLEY WOLSON The Organizing Committee for lericals (OCC) lost last night in its bid 0 form a union for University clerical orkers by a little more than 200 votes. A total of 2503 clericals voted, but nly 2489 ballots were admitted as there were 51 challenge votes and 14 "spoiled." There were 1335 no votes and 1103 yes votes. University spokesman Arlie Braman aid the University, which had opposed unionization, had thought the election would be in its favor based on the voter turnout. "We thought people would voice their opinions a'nd we determined that given the voter turnout, there was a fair chance for no unions," Braman ex- plained. OCC Chairwoman Marianne Jensen said that despite the defeat, there still is a need for a union to gain control over working conditions. She added that during the course of the drive the OCC was subjected to harrassment from the University. "It was during the last couple of Saturday'. " Local economists are predic- ting a slump in 1979. See the story on Page 6. e-University Iranian students - say that the escalating In- volvement of the United States in ran may lead to another Viet-. nam. See the story on Page 5. * The University Hockey team played Denver at the Yost Ice Arena last night. See the story on Page 11. " There is not much opera on for clericals weeks that we experienced the most harrassment from the University. The University sent out a letter to every clerical - which is just one form of their anti-union organizing - and in the letter, they tried to suggest that clericals would be paying $20 a month in dues," Jensen said. "We don't even know what our dues- would be. But the need is there any' Carter won'pt block Nicaragua ar-m sales WASHINGTON (AP)-Despite pleas from the Nicaraguan opposition, the Carter administration has decided against trying to prevent Israel from supplying light arms to the regime of Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza, administration sources said yesterday. The administration believes that without new weapons and ammunition, Somoza and his national guard might be quickly routed by guerrillas of the Sandinist Liberation Front, said one source, who asked not to be named. "IF SOMOZA GOES, we would prefer to see him go peacefully. We would not like to see him toppled in an armed revolt," the official said. clericals will reorganize in the future," Jensen declared. .In order to petition for this election, the OCC first had to collect "show of in- terest" cards signed by University clericals. The OCC had collected 1423 signatures, close to 50 per cent of ap- proximately 300 possible signatures, 'while only a 30 per cent show of interest was needed. By MITCH CANTOR Five University Regents unanimously approved a vaguely worded resolution yesterday which calls for more par- ticipation in presidential selection by three advisory committees than was allowed in the Guidelines which they passed last October. The resolution, introduced by Robert Nederlander (D-Birmingham), reads: "BE IT RESOLVED that it is the in- tention of the Regents' guidelines that there be close faculty, alumni, and student involvement somewhere down the line in the presidential selection process." The resolution was the result of much discussion between Regents, Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) members, and faculty members of the Senate Ad- visory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA). Both the students and the professors had asked for increased in- volvement in the latter stages of the search for University President Rob- ben Fleming's replacement. According to the original Regents' guidelines, only they themselves were given the right to interview presidential candidates.*4 THE REGENTS originaly showed great opposition to adopting any motion which would guarantee more par- ticipation on the part of the three ad- visory committees. The vague wording of the resolution was justified by several regents as being necessary due to the uncertainty of the latter stages of the search process. David Laro (R-Flint) said he suppor- ted the resolution, but added the Regen- ts "must resist attempts to try to precondition the process." Paul Brown (D-Petoskey) said he ad- vocated "having a representative or representatives from each of these committees being involved in all .of these processes, including the inter- viewing process." HE ADDED the groups must be represented during the interviewing period, and he said he would introduce more specific resolutions at that time. Not present for the vote were Regents Deane Baker (R-Ann Arbor), Sarah Power (D-Ann Arbor), and James Waters (D-Muskegon). MSA President Eric Arnson said he wasn't surprised by the motion. "It was what we expected-a statement of in- tent," he said. LSA-SG off ice 0 ., / hopefuli By LEONARD BERNSTEIN With the upcoming LSA Student Government elections a mere two days away, a field of more than 40 can- didates for the offices of president and vice-president and 15 executive council seats have mapped out their proposed strategies for solving the problems of the University's largest college. And while many have different special projects and tactics planned for a number of serious issues, all unanimously agree that any concerted effort at improvement has to be preceded by vastly increased student involvement in both the college and the University. dAL A eTF~ lE nftpr na4jndi pha stump power" because there is a "possibility now we may lose the gains of the six- ties." People's Action Coalition (PAC) council candidate Bruce Kozarsky placed the blame for student weakness on the administration. "The fundamen- tal problem with the college is the bureaucracy. The bent is toward benefitting the University as a cor- poration and not meeting student needs," Kozarsky said. KOZARSKY suggested a monthly newsletter as a first step towards in- forming LSA students about the issues "that affect them and the options open to them. Independent Garry Frank endor- sed that suggestion as one that has met 4 - m.