FridayFOCUS Hail to the Chief! The new chief, that is - Bill Clinton. Dave Shepardson takes a look back at the inauguration and what it meant to the people who were there. Why aren't more plays made into movies? Producer Gladys Nederlander doesn't know, either. Her filmed version of Tennessee Williams' "Orpheus Descending" proves it's possible. Illinois pays a visit to Crisler Arena tomorrow to take on the Michigan men's basketball team. The Wolverines hope to improve on their 3-1 Big Ten record. -., Today Cloudy and windy; High 38, Low30 Tomorrow Flurres possible; High 40, Low 30 WE 4vUIT Yz One hundred two years of editorial freedom Vol. C111, No. 64 Ann Arbor, Michigan - Friday, January 22, 19931993 The Michigan Daily Regents discuss effectiveness of Michigan Mandate by Jennifer Silverberg Daily Administration Reporter Discussion of the Michigan Mandate dominated conversation at the Board of Regents' meeting yes- terday as University administrators, faculty and staff discussed diversity on campus. The discussion began with the acknowledgment that the Michigan Mandate - the University's pledge to work toward a diverse community - was created because the University has not always been an inviting place for minorities. "We had to face up to the fact that the institution was bringing pain to minorities," said Lee Bollinger, dean of the Law School. University President James Duderstadt agreed. "As to why we made this com- mitment, first and foremost because we believe it is the right thing to do," Duderstadt said. "But beyond that ... it is essential to building intel- lectual strength at the University." Panelists also presented an overview of the Mandate and the Council on a Multicultural University (COMU) - a group of 40 administrators representing the deans and directors of the University - to the board. In the past two years, COMU has assessed difficulties in achieving the goals of the Mandate and envisioned the ideal academic community. Now in its third year, COMU is focusing its efforts on: learning about progress in achieving a multilcultural campus community; describing the nature of the community that the University would like to achieve; and, assessing the current Univer- sity community. "For the University to achieve excellence we simply have to achieve a university campus recog- nized for racial diversity," Duderstadt said. Administrators said the Mandate's success is exemplified by statistics of tenured and tenure track female faculty of color. Minority female professors increased from eight in 1988 to 12 in 1992. In addition, the number of minor- ity female associate professors in- creased from 12 in 1988 to 22 in 1992. The number of total tenure track minority female faculty also increased from 56 in 1988 to 86 in 1992. "We must tap the rich resources of these people currently underrepre- sented in our society," Duderstadt said. "The challenge is to create community excellence while pre- serving and respecting differences." Despite the increases in minority representation at the University, Duderstadt said the Mandate's goal has not yet been completed. "We have a way to go but we are making progress," Duderstadt said. COMU Chair Frederick Neid- hardt agreed the University has not yet succeeded in creating a pleasant atmosphere for minorities. "I'm afraid that most of our units See MANDATE, Page 2 U.S. planes fire on Iraqi radar; no fly zone conti nues WASHINGTON (AP) - President Clinton warned Iraq yesterday he will brook no threats to allied aircraft patrolling the no-fly zones. He spoke after two U.S. warplanes fired at an Iraqi radar that had targeted them. "It is the American policy and that's what we're go- ing to stay with," Clinton told reporters as he met with his senior staff on his first full day in office. The clash ended a brief respite in hostilities between Washington and Baghdad that began Tuesday when Saddam Hussein ordered a "cease-fire" in honor of Clinton's inauguration. In Baghdad, the Iraqi News Agency quoted an unidentified official as denying that a radar had been turned on and claimed the U.S. planes' attack set a fer- tilizer storage area on fire and damaged crops. It also said Iraq is sticking to its cease-fire "despite 9 the behavior of the U.S. plane, which was aggressive and provocative." At the Pentagon, spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Gradisher dismissed the Iraqi claim that no radar had been turned on. "We stand by our report," Gradisher said. Secretary of State Warren Christopher, in remarks at the State Department, echoed Clinton's resolve. "The United States intends to protect our pilots in the no-fly zone," Christopher said. "When their radar illuminates our pilots we are going to protect our pilots." The new secretary said the Iraqis "know perfectly well what it takes to comply with the U.N. resolutions and the establishment of the no-fly zones. I think what happened (yesterday) is a reflection of the determina- tion that the Clinton administration will have in that area." Clinton's spokesperson, George Stephanopoulos, said the new president was following established policy, See IRAQ, Page 2 Clinton keeps heat on Iraq President passes busy first day LSA sophomore Amy Vanden Berg spots for Bryan Simmons, an Engineering sophomore. Women feel weight of intimidation at CCRB WASHINGTON (AP) - On his first day in the Oval Office, President Clinton said yesterday his administration would not flinch from military showdowns with Iraq fol- lowing a fresh challenge. There was an air of confusion as Clinton's new team searched for telephone numbers, directions and a general plan of operation. Reporters were angry about restrictions on access to press offices that were always open in previous administrations. Clinton spent all morning greet- ing thousands of visitors to an open house at the White House. Well- wishers waited outdoors for hours for a quick handshake and greeting from Clinton. It was almost 1 p.m. when he paid his first visit to the Oval Office before moving on to the Roosevelt Room for a meeting with senior aides. Clinton told them, "We just have to be dominated by high standards and clear vision and we ought to have a good time doing it." The president will move quickly to revoke the ban on homosexuals in the military, officials said. An execu- tive order is expected within a week. Clinton also plans to act today on executive orders expanding abortion rights. One order ready for his signature would lift restrictions on abortion counseling at federally financed clinics. Another would end the ban on medical research using fetal tis- sue from abortions. Other orders drafted for his signa- ture would end restrictions on U.S. foreign aid for family planning or population control organizations in other countries that perform or pro- mote abortions, and would lift a ban on privately funded abortions at U.S. military hospitals abroad. In his first national security di- rective, Clinton added as members of the National Security Council, Robert Rubin, head of his newly formed National Economic Council, and Madeline Albright, nominated as ambassador to the United Nations. Clinton's spokesperson, George Stephanopoulos, said the move would "strengthen his resolve to make sure that economic decisions are the center of our national secu- rity policy." On Capitol Hill, the Senate con- firmed nine of Clinton's Cabinet members and five other top officers. However, hundreds of senior posi- tions remain open. Clinton's wife, Hillary, will have an office in the West Wing, the first time a first lady has had space there. A spokesperson said she would be closely involved in developing Clinton's health-care program. by Bryn Mickle LSA junior Manpreet Bagga works out at the Central Campus Recreation Building (CCRB) about three times a week. She uses the Life Step and Life Cycle machines. She stays away from the free weight room. LSA junior Jennifer McManus limits her workouts at the CCRB to indoor running. She also avoids the free weight room. Both women said they do not use the CCRB's free weight room because they feel intimidated by the large number of men who always seem to be working out there. McManus said these feelings are strong enough that "they keep me from working out." However, not everyone agrees that a prob- lem exists in the weight room. Jack Vivian, director of the Sports Research Laboratory, said the "very small percentage" of women who are interested in weight lifting must learn to co-exist with men in the weight room. Other students who use the CCRB weight room called these women's fears unfounded. LSA sophomore Aaron Menitoff said he knows five women who often use the weight See CCRB, Page 2 Baird remains m the runnng for Cabinet despite controversy WASHINGTON (AP) - Zoe Baird, President Clinton's nominee for attorney general rejected calls to step aside yesterday. The White House stuck by her in the face of ris- ing public and congressional opposi- tion over her hiring of illegal aliens. Clinton's spokesperson, George Stephanopoulos, said Clinton may never have discussed the pivotal issue with Baird prior to her nomination. "I think that my overall record gives me the potential to be a great attorney general," Baird told the Senate Judiciary Committee. "The potential that I have to serve this country should override the particu- lar incident. c V-m* o.lrA th-.t T hP1V thn whnt believed her behavior would dimin- ish her effectiveness as the nation's top legal officer, especially when it came to enforcing immigration laws. Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) said in a letter asking the committee to reject the nomination, "(The con- stituents) really do see a difference between personally forgiving a lawbreaker who has paid her fines 'The constituents really do see a difference between personally forgiving a lawbreaker who has paid her fines and promoting that --s--- 4. r w . 1 w PPIH students protest cutting of program by Nate Hurley Daily Administration Reporter Students in the Department of Population Planning and International Health (PPIH) returned from winter break to find out the future of their department is in jeopardy. In the beginning of December, the Executive Committee of the School of Public Health voted unani- mously to phase out PPIH by 1995, affecting more than 70 students. "The Executive Committee has said no new hiring and no new admissions until we get to the procedures," said Gilbert Whitaker, provost and vice president for academic affairs. PPIH Chair Yuzuru Takeshita learned of the deci- sion in the middle of December. He waited to tell stu- dents until after winter break, hoping the decision would be reversed. About 60 PPIH students attended the public comments section of yesterday's University Board of See PPIH, Page 2 And the band played on ... LSA senior Andy Moon, Residential College senior Nancy Skinner and LSA senior Matt Davis perform in a creative music class in the basement of East Quad.