The Michigan Daily-Saturday, April 17, 1982-Page 3 CULS' effectiveness questioned after student representative quits By JIM SPARKS Questions regarding the effectiveness mission, and alleged secrecy of the Coalition for the Use of Learning Skills (CULS) have been raised since the resignation of one of the student mem- bers of its executive board. Debra Cisneros resigned from her position as Undergraduate Represen- tative in the CULS executive comm it- tee, charing that the center is not meeting the needs of minority students and is keeping information from the public. "MINORITY retention is too low, it's dangerously low," Cisneros said, and "minority staff people don't feel obligated to meet the needs of the students." CULS, a unit of LSA, is designed to aid minority students through various academic programs including coun- seling, tutoring, classes, lectures, and other services. John Russ, director of CULS and a member of the executive committee, said "the total responsibility for the at- trition rate cannot be laid at the feet of CULS because we have less than (ex- tensive) resources." CISNEROS also said that CULS has a high staff turnover rate, which can be blamed on the attitudes of the ad- ministration. Frank Yates, chairman of the executive committee, said CULS is concerned about the problem of staff turnover, but said there is "probably no more turnover than in any other unit that relies on student help." According to Cisneros, a direct reason for her resignation was that she "was getting this pressure that I must keep things in confidence." THE PRESSURE arose, Cisneros said, when she began giving copies of the committee's minutes to the LSA student government at the request of LSA-SG President Margaret Talmers. 1 1.- "It was a very routine thing," Talmers said. Cisneros charged that one of the primary reasons for the confidentiality was not to avoid airing personality con- flicts, but to keep secret the commit- tee's proposed "100 program member- ship" which would offer intensive help to approximately 100 minority fresh- men each year. Although called "very exclusionary" by Cisneros, committee chairman Frank Yates said the program, which is currently before the LSA Executive Committee, would still allow CULS' academic support services to be open to all students. According to Yates, it is "absolutely incorrect" that premature revelations of the "100 program membership" to LSA-SG caused an ensuing climate of. controversy. "In most cases there is no difference between the two sets of minutes," CULS Director Russ said. Protest for Palestine About 75 to 100 protestors marched to the Union yesterday shouting slogans condemning "Israeli crimes in Palestine." The protesters, members of the Islamic Union for Palestine, decried the recent increase of violence against Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank, where tensions have increased dramatically over the past few weeks. Budget uncertainties hold up tuition estimates from--Regen ts By BETH ALLEN Because of nearly unprecedented un- certainty in the University's financial future, administrators yesterday would not estimate how much tuition will be in- creased by fall. University administrators said they almost always announce during winter term roughly how big the annual fee in- crease will be for the coming year so that students can plan their budgets. But this year, because it is not known how much money the state will give to the University, administrators said they were unable to esimate how large the tuition hike might be. "THERE IS too much uncertainty in the system. "It's the first time in a long time we haven't set tuition or a narrow range (for it during winter term)." Shapiro said administrators will have to wait into the summer-when the state iaal1. fa.. LIqha of annnrnnri ntinn th Other colleges in the state have already announced tuition increases ranging from 10 percent to 20 percent, but Shapiro said that it was because those schools are willing to revise their increase two or three times each year. He added that the University, however, sticks to whatever figure it first an- nounces so that students can plan their budgets safely.. ALSO IN yesterday's meeting, some Regents criticized administrators for recommending approval of a construc- tion bid from a Canadian firm for the University's Replacement Hospital Project. University officials defended the move, pointing out a long-standing University policy to accept whatever bid is lowest, regardless of a company's location. But some Regents laid the University should try to encourage bids from Michigan companies, rather than going out of the country. "I see everybody (in Michigan) out of The Regents, however, later okayed the $2.4 million bid to the Canadian firm on the condition that in the future the University try harder to solicit bids from companies in the state. IN OTHER business yesterday, the Regents heard from more speakers who were unable to speak at Thursday's public comments session in the Michigan Union. That meeting drew more than 250 protestors, who criticized the administration's retrenchment policies. Yesterday, Jamie Moeller, a student member of the University's J3udget. Priorities Committee, went before the Regents, arguing that University ad- ministrators should publicly explain their rationale for their priorities in retrenchment. He suggested that the University hold a public forum to discuss what those priorities should be when making decisions about which programs to cutback or eliminate. Moeller was one of several students who yesterday criticized ,the Univer- sity's "redirection" policies. 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In addition to Dance Theatre 2 repertory, this concert will feature a performance of "One More Time Around" danced by the Detroit Dance Collective to music of Gershwin. FILMS Cinema II-Life of Brian, 7,8:40, and 10:20 p.m., Lorch Hall. Alternative Action - Gallipoli, 7 and 9:30 p.m., MLB 4. Mediatrics -Heavy Metal, 6:30,8:15, and 10p.m., MLB 3. Ann Arbor Film Co-op-Take the Money and Run, 7, 10 p.m., What's Up Tiger Lily?, 8:30 p.m., Aud A, Angell Hall. Netherlands American University League, Inc. - Martin and the Magician, 2 and 4 p.m., Two Queens and a King, 7:15 p.m., Charlotte, 9:30 p.m., Michigan Theatre. PERFORMANCES Residential College Players - "Against Katie Bloom," 8 p.m., E. Quad Aud. Ark - Gala Ark Auction and Event, 9 p.m., 1421 Hill. Canterbury Loft - "New Music of Gerald Brennan," 8:30 p.m., 332 S. State. Theatre and Drama - "MaryStuart," 8p.m., Power Center. HalfwayInn - Titico, 9 p.m., Half-way Inn, E. Quad. Dance Theatre 2 - "Modern Dance Works by Ann Arbor Choreographers," 8p.m., 711 N. University. Residential College - Mankind and Stolen Shrovetide Cock, 3 p.m., RC Aud. East Quad. The Alternative Review - Michael Smith and the New Country Volun- teers, 217 S. Ashley, Schwaben Hall. Gilbert and Sullivan Society - Patience, 8 p.m., Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. MEETINGS Ann Arbor Go-Club -2 to 7 p.m., 1433 Mason Hall. Graduate Christian Fellowship - Worship Meeting, 7 p.m., Rms. D and E, Michigan League. MISCELLANEOUS Law School - Leonard Woodcock, "Tomorrow's Lawyers: Problem Solvers?," 2p.m., Hale Auditorium. SYDA Foundation - Beginners Hatha Yoga Course, 3:30 -5 p.m., Hatha Yoga for Children, 10 to 11:30 p.m., 902 Baldwin. Museum of Art - Saturday Tour, Clark Pearce, "Margaret Watson Parker/A Collector's Legacy," 2 p.m. Ann Arbor Orienteering Club - Orienteering meet, 1 p.m., Silver Lake Recreation Area. 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