T_ I n { ~ f^ discrepencies, but I suspect the rate, would be a little more reasonable if students began leaving the dorms en masse for cheaper off campus housing. But with the dorms filled to over capacity, the Housing Division is not under much pressure to be ultra efficient in order to keep rates low. Perhaps conditions will be more reasonable in the future when student demand eases, but for now, it looks like students will just have to fork over outrageous rents. But the tenant is not com- pletely helpless. ALTHOUGH landlords hold all the chips when it comes to setting the rent, once the lease is signed they are under many legal obligations. And landlords do fear legal ac- tion on the part of tenants. There are the free services of the Student Legal" Services as well as the Tenant's Union to help tenants in disputes. The Univer- sity also offers mediation ser- vices, which the landlords favor; but the service does not advocate one side of the case or the other. Another feasible aid for' beleagured tenants would be an increase in the number of city building code inspectors. Much student housing is notorious for flagrant code violations. Although there are many lan- dlords in Ann Arbor who are well- intentioned and generally fair business practioneers, they too mst charge high rents to survive economically in the market. But the non-competitive conditions attract many landlords who have no qualms about offering shoddy service for luxurious rents. So while the market conditions that create the outrageous prices are here to stay for at least the forseeable future, student renters are not helpless. There are plenty of laws designed to protect tenan- ts, and with tactful negotiation on the renter's part, landlords can be forced to comply with these minimum standards. With a littlb effort, students can avoid being totally defenseless victims in a system where most of the cards are stacked in the sellers' favor. Night Editor Mark Parren covers the housing situatiot for the Daily. Faculty, administrators should disclose salaries, THERE MAY not by any inequities in the present salaries which the University pays to administrators and faculty members. Then again, there may be some very severe and un- justified payment differences. The problem, quite simply, is that few others besides department chairmen, deans of schools, and select . ad- ministrators know who is being paid how much. Faculty and administration salary disclosure by name, rank, and department seems to be the best method of discovering if and where any problems exist. We are painfully aware that the disclosure involves some violation of privacy. However, in this case, the im- portance of the issue overrides the desire of professors to keep their salaries secret for personal reasons. The public's right to know is important because, after all, the taxpayers are footing much of the bill. Still more im- portant is the need for the faculty and administration to be able to deal with whatever inequities may exist within H the salary system, and this can only be accomplished through salary disclosure. Considerable debate has raged over 'what portion of a professsor's salary should be revealed. Some believe that only the money which comes from the University's general fund should be 4 made public, but in many cases that amount is not a true indication of a R faculty member's salary. Because each department bargains with professors differently, a variety of possible salary arrangements has developed to attract and retain the best faculty possible. Full disclosure of a professor's in- come in cases where professors earn A outside money is neither desired nor - " EDITORIAL STAFF Sue Warner ............................... .EDITOR-IN-CHIEF .Richard Berke....................... MANAGING EDITOR Michael Arkush, Julie Rovner...... EDITORIAL DIRECTORS Brian Blanchard ................... UNIVERSITY EDITOR Keith Richburg.............. ............ CITY EDITOR Shelley Wolson ..................... PERSONNEL FI)ITOlt Elizabeth Slowik ............. ...... FEATURES EDITOR Dennis Sabo ....................... SPECIAL PROJECTS . R.J. Smith, Eric Zorn..............r......... ARTS EDITORS " t.d.A.4..."~a=f).mn Slnhna.,o.Rd ,1( , ,,,wR .'l1r m t necessary; however, a knowledge of the nature of salary arrangements between professors and the University is imperative. Therefore, disclosure information should list only dollar amounts which come from the General Fund, but should also include ex- planations of all outside arrangemen- ts. Salary discrepancies might exist across departmental lines, within departments, or in both areas simultaneously. In some departments, faculty members may be paid less than their fellow professors in other departments. This is understandable, because the University determines salaries based on the "market value" of professors in a given area and the reputation of the particular depar- tMent. If the poor reputation of a depar- tment allows the University to under- pay professors in that department, however, one should ask why that department was allowed to deteriorate in the first place. Evidence for such departmental deterioration, in the form of markedly lower faculty salaries, should surface if faculty salaries are disclosed. Within departments, there are bound to be large variations of salaries paid to department members. This too is understandable, because some faculty members deserve higher salaries than others. Indeed, the salary system is based on merit. Presently, however, it is usually department chairmen who decide which faculty members are to receive higher salaries, and thepoten- tial exists for unfair practices based on subjective standards of value. Faculty salary disclosure, of course, is not a panacea. But without it, many problems cannot even be recognized, much less resolved. 1I_ --,. I , 11 M e m w Problems the new president will face On Wednesday, January 24, an open meeting was held by the Student Presidential Selection Committee, of which I am a mem- ber. (For those who are unaware, this is an advisory committee to the Regents, providing student input to the process of selecting a !uc- cessor to ex-President Robben Fleming.) It was our expectation that this forum would provide us with additional insights regarding student concerns about the University; at the very least, we felt it necessary to inform fellow students of concerns that had been discussed at our previous meetings. Because of the poor turn-out, our objectives were not fully realized; this piece will hopefully better achieve those aims. One issue that troubles us is the lack of student power in administrative decision- making. Policy matters affect us greatly; it is our educational environment, and perhaps ultimately our future, that is being decided. Furthermore, the Dearborn representative on our committee informs us that on that campus, students DO have a voice in Univer- sity affairs; -they are represented on ad- ministrative committees and hae voting power. Shouldn't our rights also be recognized in Ann Arbor? ANOTHER ISSUE that we have examined at length is the quality of teaching here. It seems a concern of many students, par- ticularly undergraduates, that classroom in- struction is sacrificed for the sake of other things. We recognize that the good reputation of this school results from its excellent research facilities and professional schools; certainly we appreciate the value of a diploma from a highly respected institution. But must we assume a trade-off between research and teaching, and between graduate and undergraduate education? They need not preclude one another; the University's reputation in research and graduate schools can be maintained, and the teaching im- By BRIDGET SCHOLL proved, to the benefit of students and the university as a whole. If the need for this improvement is recognized, however, how is it to be effected? We have discussed several policies to deal with the problem, including less use of graduate teaching assistants and quality teaching as one requisite for tenure. These are controverdsial Ideas and as a committee, we have not yet approved any of them; we are receptive to any additional input that can be provided. Policy matters affect us greatly; it is our educational en vironment, and ONE ISSUE that cannot be escaped is that of fiscal affairs. It is apparent that the University will soon face (and to an expert, already faces) a fiscal crisis, primarily because of falling enrollment. This crisis could have great, and perhaps detrimental, effects on education. Increased contributions will be neeAed from government, business, and alumni; but it is important that these fiscal decisions do not put .too great an in fluence on outside education. We do not wan to become an appendage of government business, or alumni interests; academic freedom must be maintained. But there may be ways to avoid some of the expected fiscal crisis. Development of a evening education program would increase continuing student enrollment and offset some of the decrease in first-time studen enrollment. (It would also encourage better relations between the Ann Arbor community and the University.) Innovative education could attract more students and greater cn. tribution; experimental learning and inter- nship programs could be implemented, for in- stance. The situation is not hopeless. Our assessment of this University's needs has not yet been completed; none of the issues discussed in this essay have been firmly decided, and indeed, we may have eve overlooked some. We would appreciate additional insights; in fact, we consider your opinions essential to our decision process - after all, we were chosen as your. representatives. Can, we adequately represent your opinions if we are unaware of them? Let us know what you think - either through theDaily or by submitting your ideas to our office at 264 Old Architec- ture and Design. LSA Senior Bridget Schol is a studen member of the presidential search om mittee. perhaps ultimately our future, that is being decided." FI In committee, we have also spoken of the University's need for increased dedication to affirmative action policies. Every educational institution has a social respon- sibility to be sensitive to the needs of the minority, as well as the majority. Our new president should lead the administration with a philosophy that some groups have been ignored or discriminated against in the past and deserve increased attention in the present and, future. 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Clasified Ad Manager LETTERS: 'U' Hospital's problems more than skin deep To the Daily: As a freshman nursing student' here at the University, I read your recent article on inefficien- cy at 'U' hospital with more than customary interest. Sadly, this is a problem facing many Recently, several nursing strikes at different hospitals'around the country have focused on the problem of understaffing in hospitals. Yet, the public does not understand that the nurses are . «... , --1 4 - i- - goals, and orientation of professionals such as nurses, doctors, technicians, physical therapists, etc., they would realize the need for some serious soul-searching about the way {lt - - ar :-ccinn -r Irv vi -.u a the well-being of the whole persoi with a heavy emphasis 01 preventative medicine. Medicine is not stagnant; it i growing by leaps and bound through medical and technica .uivanePG inereased educatio