Ninety-One Years of Editorial Freedom c LIfE igan l tkii i Vol. XCI, No. 134 Copyright 1981, The Michigan Daily Ann Arbor, Michigan-Tuesday, March 17, 1981 Ten Cents Ten Pages Plus Supplement Test on Sabbath irks student By STEVE HOOK Friday, June 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Nat. Sci. "This was a gross violation of an individual's Joel Okner, a University senior and an Or- Aud. No make up final will be given. Please human rights," Edelman said. "The very thodox Jew, believes his civil rights have been attempt to resolve any conflict well in ad- scheduling of exams on Friday nights violated. Biology Prof. Robert Beyer, against vance discriminates against Orthodox Jews" whom Okner's complaint has been raised, Informing Okner that one week before the final disagrees. was too late, Beyer refused to arrange another "THE PROBLEM WAS that he didn't plan Their dispute, which has been rumbling time. Okner rushed through as much of the exam ahead," Beyer explained yesterday. "It wasn't a episodically since last June, is intensifying now, as he could until the Sabbath began and turned religious question. Joel asked for preferential ::: i: Y: }i:: is i':xi ii??:i::v i?: :i>: i>:4ii:<} .>;:.; ::::.,.: :xRvr: ::" : : :v: v.:{.:. ::. _::. _:::: .v. ::: :v: :v: ................A ..........v........ ..,........................................................... ............................... ................................. ..,: ..... ... .......... By NANCY BILYEAU Minority enrollment fell last year despite several developing University programs' efforts to recruit and retain minorities, according to the annual minority enrollment report released yesterday. Minority students now comprise 9.4 percent of the total University enrollment, a drop from 9.6 percent in both 1979 and 1978, according to the report, which includes statistical data as well as suggestions and explanations from University officials. BLACK ENROLLMENT dropped from 6.1 percent in Fall 1979 to 5.6 per- cent a year later. The number of Hispanic students also decreased slightly, while Asian and Native American enrollment both increased. Between 25 and 30, percent of the minority population withdraws from the University during their first two years, compared to the approximately 20 percent of students in other racial/ethnic groups. Included in the report were black students'. answers to questions on student adjustment, achievement, and aspirations from a survey conducted by Sociology Prof. Walter Allen. ALMOST HALF of the respondents reported they "did not feel part of cam- pus life," the survey revealed. Reasons given for limited participation were "racial discrimination and inadequate numbers of black students."' Vital to any increase in the wavering minority enrollment is the continuation of the University's wide-reaching recruitment programs, services that monitor student progress such as Op- portunity Program, and more "effec- tive coordination of . services for minority students," the report said. "A review will be conducted of minority student supportive services programs to determine the effec- tiveness of current programs and to identify future directions," the report concluded. AFTER THE report is presented to the Regents this week, each college and school's academic and/or service unit will be asked to examine its recruit- ment, enrollment, retention, . and graduation of minorities procedures. The Opportunity Program, which provides special services to educationally disadvantaged students, was praised in the report for the sue cess of its student follow-up services. The percentagerofmOpportunity students dismissed from LSA for un- See BLACK, Page 2 Tiseh ag ain in May? By RITA CLARK An attractive tax proposal must be presented to the state legislature before Thursday midnight, or another Tisch tax plan stands a good chance of passing if it makes the ballot in May, according to Douglas Roberts, Deputy Director of the State Department of Management and Budget. Roberts, who spoke to the Senate Assembly yesterday, also said the state's poor economy has had a detrimental effect on state ap-, propriations to higher education. THE STATE auto industry produces the wrong kind of cars, he said. Roberts noted that, people are not buying the large cars that Michigan automakers have traditionally produced. Con- sequently, this causes a decrease in state revenues from sales taxes, and thus forces, a reduction in state ap- propriations. Senate approves program reduction On an upnote, however, Roberts predicted the percentage of the state budget allocated for higher education will remain constant over the next few years. Meanwhile, the Assembly yesterday passed a proposal A calling for faculty endorsement of selective program reduction and discontinuance as one mechanism of maintaining academic quality for-the University of Michigan." THE ASSEMBLY decided to table debate until April on Resolution B, which defines the faculty's role in the retrenchment process. In other developments , SACUA passed a resolution supporting a policy for the University to continue equal op- portunity for all students in University athletics. Bishop, the Medical School professor who introduced the resolution, said, "Im not sure what can be accom- plished by this (the proposal)." However,he explained he is hoping the resolution will influence the Athletic department to continue to support equal opportunity in sports for women: PATHOLOGY PROF. Bruce Fried- man said he felt Judge Joiner's ruling, which states that any athletic depar- tment that does not receive federal fun- ds does not fall under the Title IX jurisdiction,might,"de-emphasize the importance, of equal opportunity programs." Jesse Gordon, professor of social work, said he saw the SACUA proposal as necessary to let people know the judge's ruling holds true "legally" but not "principally." Deming Brown, professor of Slavic languages -and literature, said the Bishop-introduced proposal received strong support and he saw its purpose as an attempt to inform the public that SACUA supported equal opportunity for women. The March meeting was the last meeting for some Senate Assembly members who have served three terms. MINORITY ENROLLMENT Fa 111978 .10.4 % BLACK ENROLLMENT Fall 1978 7 Fall 1979 .10.3% Fall 1979 Fall 1980 .10.0% Fall 1980 _ .......v}:.?i{"}-+.: "; ,v v.v::::: ".v.:.. ::s: v:::..... .. 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But in China, school teachers have asked barbers to stop making the hair of young people "look so weird" because they think the stylish hairdos make their students lazy. The teachers, who made the request to the barbers magazine has put together a list of the six people who entqualify" for the six"Worst Headache" jobs in thenaton.In its latest edition, the magazine says David Stockman, 34, director of President Reagan's Office of Management and Budget, has a tough assignment, working a 110-hour work week while cutting $48 billion from federal programs and making powerful enemies. The magazine said other "headache jobs" are held by: O.A. "Bum" Phillips, 58, new coach of the New Orleans Saints, a team Young executives The company president was laid up with tonsilitis, the second-in-command was missing a few teeth, and the giggling seemed a bit out of place in the world of high finan- ce. Nevertheless, the first-graders, second-graders and third-graders of Harper Trading Post Inc. successfully completed their first major transaction with a local finance company. Last Week, the pint-sized tycoons got their first taste of big business when they were granted a $38 loan also decided they could pay back the loan in 90 days. Galster turned to his adding machine and then calculated that a 90-day note at a 36,percent annual interest rate would cost the students a total of $3.15 for-the loan. I i