0 Page 12A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 4, 1986 Admnistrators 4 I' By KERY MURAKAMI Although the Board of Regents make the final decisions at the Diversity, it is the University's ad-. ntiistrators that "recommend" policies for approval. '1's rare when the regents - who pffmarily stay off of campus - con- ttdict the administration. c,-dministrators, officed in the fun- 4-looking building by the Cube, are fterts in every aspect of running a university. ?;e r(The president - -bThe head of the University is President Harold Shapiro. A noted Ibnomist, Shapiro has the appearance 09n quiet scholarly man. *ItAt a roast in his honor in 1983, Regent Thomas Roach (D-Saline) said he would repeat all the funny things Shapiro had said at the last 68 kegents meetings, and followed with al moment of silence. Shapiro respon- ed, "Someone has to take the Regen- f§seriously." Shapiro has clashed often with student activists who oppose his sup- port for a code of nonacademic dtudent conduct, and his desire to keep the University out of such political issues as the Central In- telligence Agency's involvement in (Wntral America. "While some students accuse him of bkng an arch-conservative, he describes himself as a "liberal Iemocrat," and this summer joined other University presidents in op- 08ing the clampdown on political cUsent by the South African gover- rment. Vice presidents After thecpresidency, the ad- ministration is broken down into five vice presidents and their staffs. Each vice president is responsible for a cer- tain area. For example, the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost James Duderstadt is considered the second most powerful administrator. In charge of all decisions involving education, Duderstadt's main respon- sibility lies in determining the University's budget, including the tuition rate. Duderstadt's predecessor, Billy Frye, was responsible for a five year budget cutting plan that slashed $50 million from the schools of art, education, and natural resources. Duderstadt, who was promoted to the vice presidency from engineering school dean last May, must face shrinking financial resources and rising costs. Budget reallocations are expected during Duderstadtd's tenure. Working closely with Duderstadt in the budget process is Vice President for Government Relations Richard Kennedy. Roughly half the Univer- sity's operating budget comes from state appropriations, and Kennedy is in charge of lobbying state leaders to meet the University's financial needs. Kennedy's office also lobbies the city and federal government. Kennedy was also voted the Univer- sity's "cutest" administrator by the female reporters and editors of the Daily two years ago. Student, services In charge of keeping students happy 0 i specializ is Henry Johnson, vice president for student services. Johnson's office is in charge of running such programs as counseling services, and often deals with Michigan Student Assembly on issues like rape awareness and prevention. Johnson is the only minority among the University's executii the pres One a trovers Wilson, Wilson, last fa Illinois- in mnng University ve officers - which includes brunt of student criticism of weapons James Brinkerhoff, vice presid ident and the vice-presidents. research on campus. Wilson main- and chief financial officer. f the newest and most con- tains that the University does not go Cosovich is concerned prima ial administrators is Linda out of its way to secure defense depar- with securing contributions and g vice president for research. tment-related research projects. while Brinkerhoff overseesI who came to the University The least known administrators to University's finances, such as its ll from the University of students are Jon Cosovich, vice vestments. Champaign, has taken the president for development, and dent rily ifts; the sin, '4 Nellie Varner (D -Detroit) * Paul Brown (D-Petoskey) Neal Nielsen (R-Brighton) Veronica Smith (R-Grosse Ile) Pm' - , Deane Baker (R-Ann Arbor) James Waters (D-Muskegon) Thomas Roach (D-Saline) Sarah Power (D-Ann Arbor) But the regents make the final o t By AMY MINDELL Twice every month, the Univer- sity's Board of Regents wade through an inch-and-a-half thick agenda filled with the more important matters in- volving the University. The issues facing the five men and three women that now make up the board range from approving cafeteria renovations to accepting a code of nonacademic conduct. The proposals themselves are for- mulated and compiled by ad- ministrators. But the regents, who are elected by Michigan voters to oversee the University, must give the final stamp of approval before policies are implemented. The diverse group of regents, though, tend to be outspoken, and are not always a rubber-stamp body for the administration. The five Democrats on the board hold a majority, but voting is non- partisan, with each regent appearing to be independent of each other. Deane Baker Regent Deane Baker (R-Ann Ar- bor) is usually cited as the most con- servative regent. Elected to the board for his first eight-year term in 1973, Baker is one of the few regents who did not graduate from the University. Baker holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Har- vard University. Now the president of a local con- struction/development company,. Baker finds a point to raise on almost every item on the agenda. He also of- ten raises issues, such as last October when he proposed a controversial resolution supporting the right of University faculty members to do research for the Reagan ad- ministration's Strategic Defense Initiative. Nellie Varner Seemingly the opposite of Baker is Regent Nellie Varner (D-Detroit). Varner seldom speaks during the board meetings. But her record doesn't support her quiet image. Var- ner, one of two blacks on the board. has made strides as a woman and a minority throughout her career. She was the University's first director of Affirmative Action in 1972, in addition to serving the University as a professor and an administrator. Varner now is a vice president of a real estate investment brokerage firm in Southfield, Michigan, which has reportedly made over $100 million for its clients. At a recent regents meeting, Var- ner asked why most of the faculty recommeded for tenure was predominantly male. After the meeting, Varner said, "I am in- terested in anything relating to women and minorities, as I am a woman and a minority." Sarah Power Parelling Varner on women's issues is Regent Sarah Power (D-Ann Arbor). While most of the regents are politically active, Power's resume is expecially studded with governmen- t posts. She was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State under the Carter Administration. She has also represented the U.S. in a variety of conferences in Paris, Nairobi, Geneva, Copenhagen, and Mexico City. James Waters and Paul Brown Joining Power and Varner as liberals on the board are James Waters (D-Muskegon), and Paul Brown (D-Petoskey). Waters, who received a law degree from the University in 1970, has been on the board for 15 years. In 1972, Waters offered to go to Hanoi, Viet- nam as a hostage until the U.S. stop- ped bombing the city. Also elected to the board in 1970, Brown cites women and minority issues as his chief concerns. Brown initiated the public comments session in 1971, where an hour is set aside so that speakers can express their con- cerns to the board. Many have criticized the regents' sometimes apathetic response to speakers. While some appear atten- tive, others close their eyes, ap- pearing disinterested. Brown says these charges are un- true, but adds "maybe you've heard it all before." decisions Thomas Roach Perhaps the hardest working regent on the board is Thomas Roach (D-Saline). Stating his opinion and asking questions often, Roach is also the chairman of the University's Campaign for Michigan project. The campaign is, trying to raise $160 million in private gifts to the Univer- sity. Veronica Smith While the others on the board have had some connection to the Univerl sity before becoming a regent, none have had as much as Veronica Smith (R-Grosse Ile). Not only has she ang her husband both graduated from the University, all of her six children are now University graduates. A, Smith, like Power and Varner, un- derstands the problems of women in a male-dominated society. In 1950, slp took over her brother's insurance business, and had to contend with the stereotypes and prejudices against women running her own business. Smith is one of the newest regenes on the board, being elected in the 1984 elections. Joining her was Neal Nielsen (R-Brighton), who at 34, is the youngest regent on the board. Because of his age, Nielsen says he can relate well with students, though campus activists oppose several of his stances, most notably his support for a code of nonacademic conduct. Clinics I I Housing Information Office 1011 Student Activities Building, (313) 763-3164 The Housing Information Office can assist you with all your housing options and needs: " Residence Hall rooms . Family Housing apartments * Off-campus rental listings " Short-term housing - Mediation Service " Roommate Matching Service . 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