A4006W The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 18, 1995 - 3 eNraP4 Door vandalized in Mosher-Jordan A resident of Mosher-Jordan resi- dence hall called DPS Saturday to eport several instances of vandalism ver the last few months. The student said someone "had been vandalizing his door over the last sev- eral months," reports say. "(Someone had been) ripping posters, putting shav- ing cream and detergent on the door and putting black marker on the peep hole and around the door." After an initial investigation, the caller named three possible suspects 1# the case. Mad about ticket, suspect keys 'U' car A University housing security GMC Jimmy was damaged with a set of keys while parked at the dock area of Mosher-Jordan Saturday afternoon, reportedly by a disgruntled Ann Ar- t resident. Reports indicate that a housing staff member named a possible sus- pect in the case as a white male in his mid-30s, with a medium build, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall. "The man stated that he was going to get back at the University because of a parking ticket he got (Saturday)," reports say. Ann Arbor Police Department e forts to crack down on parking violations have led to an increase in towing and parking tickets over the last two weeks, AAPD reports indi- cate. AAPD headquarters at City Hall has been crowded with resi- dents and students wishing to re- claim their vehicles. An AAPD officer said yesterday that residents often get argumenta- five and upset about the recent crack- down. South Quad resident reports intruder A South Quad resident called DPS Sunday afternoon to report that there had been a man in his room earlier in the day. "The resident stated that he w oke to a subject standing in his room who claimed to have been in the wrong room accidently," DPS reports say. According to the report, the resi- dent later discovered that his money was missing from his wallet. The resi- dent blamed the theft on the man who was in his room that morning. DPS did not report any suspects in case. - Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Josh White LSA associate dean touts undergraduate experience MOLLY STEVENS/Daily Don't step on the 'M'M Prospective students hear of the 'M' superstition during a tour yesterday. 2 closed fraterites prepare for next year By Jodi Cohen Daily Staff Reporter Many first-year students come to the University with academic antici- pations including large, impersonal classes and limited contact with pro- fessors. LSA Associate Dean Michael Martin explained at yesterday's Sen- ate Assembly meeting that the Uni- versity is making efforts to eliminate the stereotypes associated with such a large research institution. He cited an increase in student- oriented programs like first-year semi- nars and living-learning opportuni- ties as improvements in undergradu- ate education. "There isn't any other large re- search university so heavily engaged in reforming undergraduate educa- tion," Martin asserted. He said that the University's fo- cus is on a student's first two years "because that seems to be were the problem is," based on the "Under- graduate Initiative," a report issued by the LSA Dean's Office. Some problems the report identi- fied were "inadequate student-faculty content, too few small classes ... and there is insufficient development of transferable academic skills such as analytical approaches to problem solv- ing," Martin said. He added that improvements have already been made in the chemistry and mathematics departments, espe- cially in entry-level courses. The whole process of revising entry-level science courses started at the grass-roots and was nurtured by the dean's office," Martin said. "We will have undertaken and ac- complished a major curricular over- haul. We will have not only changed content, but pedagogy as well, courses that enroll over 25,000 stu- dents." Martin said the first-year seminar program, implemented in 1992 with 462 students, is another attempt to make the University smaller. More than 2,200 students now participate in these small, professor-taught classes. "This is a program that has been remarkably successful ... the students really love it," Martin said. Although he said the changes in entry-level science courses and semi- nars have been successful, he identi- fied the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program as "the pro- gram we probably brag about most." UROP provides an opportunity for first- and second-year students to con- duct research in a specific subject area. He said surveys on this program By Jod Cohen Daily Staff Reporter As Senate Assembly chair Jean Loup handed the gavel to the new chair, human genetics Prof. George Brewer, she called for increased cooperation among faculty mem- bers. "I was surprised by the levelof anger which I found within the faculty," she said. "I think in some ways we can use anger to make progress, but I think anger inap- propriately applied can be destruc- tive." But Loup said it has been a productive year for the assembly.; "I think this has been a year with accomplishmentsI feel good about. We managed to call attention to issues important for faculty gover- nance." ,She said two primary accom- plishments were the reports on ten- ure and the climate for faculty of color. "It's been a year that I couldn't have predicted a year ago and it's one through which I have grown more than in any year since I was 19," Loup said. She said there are 'many chal- lenges ahead for the faculty, espe- show that students are happier about being at the University and are more confident in themselves as a result of their experience. "It is surely a model program," Martin asserted. "No other university does undergraduate research at the lower division on a scale even like this one." Senate Assembly chair Jean Loup said she is impressed by the programs for undergraduate students. "I thought some of the things sound quite exciting," she said. "I am sure there are plenty of challenges, but it is nice that we have taken them seri- ously." Martin agreed there are still areas that need improvement. "One of the major challenges for the Undergraduate Initiative in the next couple years is to figure out how to support instructional technology," Martin said. He said another area needing reconfiguration is the introductory cially regarding issues of tenure. "I think good work and efforts are required to come to a resolu- tion about how tenure will evolve most appropriately in the future," she said. Other issues include restruc- turing the grievance process and challenges to affirmative action. Brewer said he would also like to increase faculty governance. "I'd like to develop a faculty 'bill of rights' which would include tenure, grievance, and department faculty rights," he said. Loup said, "Maybe the biggest challenge is to move forward with these issues with a spirit of coop- eration ... we cannot let anger overwhelm our commitment." After Loup stepped down, Brewer concluded the meeting and outlined some of his plans for next year. He said one goal is to make Senate Assembly meetings more interesting. "In order to make this meeting more lively and reflective of Uni- versity values, we are tentatively planning at each meeting to have a topic for debate," he said. "I want to make this an interesting place to be." F Loup hands Assembly gavel over t oBrewer By Carly Sorscher For the Daily After having spent much of the past year without a charter, members of Sigma Phi Epsilon and Sigma Al- pha Mu have begun making plans for next year. Sig Eps turned in its charter in mid-September after being cited for hazing. A few months later, in Janu- ary, Sigma Alpha Mu was closed down due to noise violations. Former Sig Eps President Scott Sandler, an LSA junior, said members spent the rest of the year in the house, and enrolled in the independent divi- sion for intramural sports. "The living situation this year was the same as it would have been if we were a Sig Eps chapter," Sandler said. As far as next year, he said the members will be do their own thing, as the house will not be available to them. "The Alumni Board has not de- cided what they are doing with the facility yet," Sandler said, adding that he expects the fraternity to get its charter back in a few years. Many SAM members were an- gered by their fraternity's closing. "It definitely put a sour note on my college experience because of the problems that the University placed upon our fraternity," said LSA junior Jeff Kleiman. Ten former members of SAM will be seniors next year and will continue the tradition, living together in a 10- bedroom house, he said. LSA sophomore Dave Schlesinger said he feels that, as a member of SAM, "we were treated unfairly; we weren't given due process. It's a little depressing that the tradition behind the name Sigma Alpha Mu has been stripped away from us." Dan Belen, an LSA junior, said that although they lost their charter, SAM members have not lost their friendships. "I just wish there was another way that we could have worked things out," he added. language program. "I hope that in five years we can be bragging as much about our language sequence as we are today about our math and science programs." Martin outlined other changes since LSA Dean Edie N. Goldenberg took her post, including the develop- ment of two new graduation require- ments: race and ethnicity, and quanti- tative reasoning. There are also six new concentrations. But mathematics professor emeri- tus Wilfred Kaplan said that one addi- tional challenge should be to improve students' academic schedules, leav- ing time for students to think about\ their work. "I found that students were too hard-pressed and had very little time for reflection," he said. "They are always meeting deadlines. I urge them to maybe shorten the calendar and. look at the question of time pressure on students to encourage a more re- laxed atmosphere." Women rally to 'Take Back the Night' By Patience Atkin Daily Staff Reporter This weekend, women will march t Tough Ann Arbor in the 16th annual ke Back the Night protest, but for the first time ever, they will lack a permit or police protection. The rally and march will take place Saturday at 7 p.m., beginning at Com- munity High School. "The rally is opera to men and women, but the march is open only to women," said Elizabeth Clare, a mem- Qr of the Ann Arbor Coalition Against pe, the group which plans Take Back the Night. In keeping with the evening's theme of "women empowering women," AACAR has not applied this year for a permit from the Ann Arbor Police Department. "There are two reasons for (not applying for a permit)," Clare said. "First, this year's march and rally will focus on revictimization of survivors by a variety of institutions, such as police departments, the justice de- partments and hospitals." Clare also cited the police department's handling of the serial rapist case as evidence that they should not be involved in the rally or march. "Asking permission from the po- lice department was to undercut the power of the protesters," she said. Lt. Malvey of the Ann Arbor Po- lice Department said AACAR did meet with the police chief last week. and the police department will not assist with the march. "The recommendation of the po- lice chief was that the police be used at intersections for safety concerns," Malvey said. "They (the AACAR) have declined that offer. The police department does not endorse this." The Take Back the Night rally will begin with two speakers, several musicians and a self-defense demon- stration. The march will immediately follow the rally. "Historically, this has been a time when women would walk safely through the streets at night," Clare said. "To use an over-used word - to 'empower' women." IF YOU THINK OUR' BURGERS ARE GOOD... RY A HELPING OF OPPORTUNITY. it EARN MONEY RIGHT NOWI' * Full & Part-Time Positions NOW OPEN. * Flexible Hours to fit your schedule. * Enjoy the best benef its package available. * Come meet our friendly team. * Bucks for Books Program * $6.00 an hour starting pay * Free Meals. BURGER KING. Now Hiring For Summer Positions. We are also accepting applications for Fall 95! Burger King 1214 S. 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