WEI One hundred five years of editorialdfreedom t1 Weather Tonight: Rain likely, low around 40%. Tomorrow: Rain showers, high 48'. Tuesday February 20, 1996 I0 tug --- C --- Student panel faced with internal struggles over Code issues By Jeff Eldridge Daily Staff Reporter The most imminent challenge the Code of Student Conduct faces may not come in the form of a legal action, but from within. Some members of the Student Resolution Panels that hear cases under the Code say they have not received sufficient training and that strongly oppose a non-academic code of uct. LSA junior Olga Savic and RC senior Ben Novick say the training processlhasbeen "flawed." "The training was utterly inadequate," Novick said. "It was inadequate because the officials of the Code are still unsure ofhow this Code works." Savic said she was assured she will not face repercussions for speaking out on the issue. "They told us we wouldn't be blackballed for speaking out on the Code," Savic said. "I have no reason not to believe this, but I have no reason to believe it, either." Another panelist, who requested to remain anonymous, said criticisms made by Savic and Novick will only hurt students brought up under the Code. "I disagree with their attack of the Code on a jury level,"the panelist said. "I think they're not aware of what it means to be a Code panelist. We're the last hope of a student charged under the Code." While conceding his own opposition to the Code, the source said that if panelists are unable to perform their job impartially, students brought up under the Code will have to deal with admin- istrators instead. "I wish there was another way to handle these cases, but there isn't - not until someone changes the Code," the panelist said. "You shouldn't send a message to the (University Board of Regents) that students are unable to be involved in the process." But Greg Parker, a Code panelist and LSA junior, said a hearing from administrators may be preferable to one from the students, noting' that some of the panelists felt "a power rush" at knowing they will have authority over other students. Along with being a panelist, Parker is a mem- ber of The Michigan Daily Arts staff and presi- dent of the University's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. The Ann Arbor ACLU has said it will legally contest the Code, should the opportunity arise. "Some of the people were ridiculous in the (mock) hearing," Parker said. "There's a false sense of empowerment that people can play God." Novick said he and Savic hope their remarks will work to improve the system. "To be truly intelligent is to recognize when you are not prepared to do something," Novick said. "The ignorance is in the process of not knowing what they're asking us to do." Savic said she is working to help improve training for future panelists. The Student Resolution Panels are com- prised of five students who are selected from a pool of general applicants. Panelists' selection for hearings is based primarily on their avail- ability. The source said he wishes to remain anony- mous because he fears he will not be selected to serve in the hearings if it is known he questions the process. The source said the "panelist appointment See CODE, Page 2 3D 96 Top U' official Students, businesses gear up for break By Debbie Frank For the Daily With spring break just around the corner, now is the time for students to finish papers and exams so they can concen- trate on the important things - airplane tickets, hotel reser- vations and suntans. As students impatiently wait for the later-than-usual break year, where are people planning on going? or many, the answer is obvious: warm weather. "About 90 per- cent of the people are going to the Tips for Spring Break, warm climate,' said Angie Hyliard, manager of~ NRead the fine print Boersma Union of package deals to Travel. "People are prevent surprises. lokn*o am Ask about the reputation of the tour cestogo and the operator. b o k e s. a e aU e a o ucr e d i t c a r d t bookd."~ ~nii~ii i'ms Iater if arrested after altercation JENNIFER BRADLEY-SWIFT/Daily LSA first-year student Jessica Pitsch prepares for her trip to Miami Beach with regular tanning sessions at the Endless Summer tanning salon. Pitsch said she bums easily and wants to get "a little bit of sun" before her trip. Some opt for 'alternative experiences, destinations for spring break travel .Hot spots in- clude the popular resorts of Cancun, Jamaica, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, with package deals ranging from $550 900. "Hoping to avoid sunburn while on vacation, students necessary. Know if a flight is on a major airline or a charter flight. U Hotel room prices vary based on quality and proximity to the shore. Plan ahead and research expected costs once at the destination. R Use a professional travel agent. Make plans early. Source: STA Travel have kept tanning salons busy. Cypress Tanning Salon has special spring break package deals available to customers. "There is a definite increase in business because of spring break,".said LSA sophomore Sue Darurula, who works at Cypress Tanning Salon. "A lot of newcomers arejusttanning for break, which has made work hectic and booked solid." Students are also working out and spending more time at the gym getting in shape for the break. *"I joined One-on-One Athletic Club this semester be- cause spring break was just weeks away," said Jennifer Lukoff, an LSA senior. "Before I step into a bathing suit in Cancun, I want to feel good about myself and my body." Because the cold winter months can drag on and put students in a slump, anticipation for spring break is often part of the fun. "Looking forward to spring break is so exciting I almost don't want it to come and go so quickly," said LSA junior Tracy Wolfson, who said she plans to go to Acapulco. "But the same time, I'm counting down the days until I can see See VACATION, Page 2 By Debbie Frank For the Daily Whife most students eagerly anticipate a week off from school, not everyone has the same type of spring break plans. Many students and staff participate in a yearlong Alternative Spring Break program, which focuses on providing community ser- vice in sites throughout the nation. As the ASB idea grows in popularity, the University has expanded its own student-run organization, Project SERVE. This year, Project SERVE's ASB will provide more than 300 students with experience on more than 30 different projects. The aim is to gain a better understanding of'existing societal problems. "It's great to get others involved in such a rewarding program," said LSA junior Vida Hsu. As the public relations coordinator of Project SERVE, Hsu said she has gained a lot from the experience. "It is a chance for me to open my eyes and to observe and learn what is going on around me," she said. "I want to understand why communities face the problems they do." A mass meeting was held in October for all people interested in the program. How- ever, Hsu said the application process is competitive and it is difficult to be selected. Once selected, participants meet with their project groups throughout the year to learn more about the site they will attend, as well as to raise funds for the expedition. "Last year was a great experience because we were accepted by the people we were helping," said Tito Pando, an LSA junior. "We felt our job was complete and we made a difference." As a site leader this year, Pando will be returning to Casa del Bolsero in Miami, Fla. He will organize a warehouse where rafters from Cuba can come for food and clothing. For most participants, ASB is a very dif- ferent experience than the typical spring break. "I got much more out of this experience than drinking with my friends in Daytona Beach," Pando said. "I had a chance to learn about people and myself." An average group consists of two site leaders and 10 participants. The University See ALTERNATIVE, Page 2 By Sam T. Dudek Daily Staff Reporter Following an incident at the Central Campus Recreation Building on Satur- day night, the Department of Public Safety arrested a top University official on charges of assaulting an officer. DPS, respondingto a call froma CCRB manager, arrested and handcuffed John Matlock, director of the Office of Aca- demic and Multicultural Initiatives, for allegedly shoving an officer. Matlock was questioned andreleasedatthe scene. As 80c In a telephone. interview last find out a night, Matlock confirmed he was about wh/ involved in the altercation, but happenet refused to com- ment further. share thE Matlock said lie wi h th e wse orve wisest re ie W**~ the incident and c m un wait for an inves- COM$ unii tigation to pro- vide more infor-U-v -i mation before Unlverst making addi- tional comments. DPS Sgt. Jesse Lewit said the arrest was made after the University official had engaged in a "pushing match" with a DPS officer. Matlock was released in accordance with Washtenaw County's policy on misdemeanor arrests. According to a DPS report, officers were dispatched to the scene after the CCRB building manager requested as- sistance with crowd control. The Black Volunteer Network was hosting its an- nual basketball tournament at the facil- ity, and crowds had gathered to watch the popular event. Andre Hewitt, chair of the BVN, would not comment specifically on the event or the altercation. Hewitt said in aphone interview early this morning that, "It is unfortunate that a situation like this did occur, espe- cially at our volunteer activity which aimed to bring the students and com- Ua v Y munity together to a sporting event which everybody supposedly loves - basketball. "We are not denying or agreeing with any situation that did occur," Hewitt said. "But we will fully cooperate with the University to ensure that the true story is understood." Associate Vice President for Univer- sity Relations Lisa Baker said the Uni- versity did not want to comment on the specifics of the case. "The Univer- sity is undertaking in as we athorough inves- tigation of what tore happened," Baker said. "As soon as It we find out more about what hap- We Will pened we will share the details details with the Univer. "it co m un ty. Inversity A supervisor at ff ~the CCRB also de- clinedto comment - Lisa Baker ontheincident.He -spokes ersaid the CCRB spokesperson would be willing to discuss the mat- ter at a later date after internal meetings take place today. In a written statement, DPS Director Leo Heatley said his department is look- ing into the altercation. "This department is undertaking a thorough investigation ofthis incident," Heatley said. Heatley indicated that DPS will pro- vide a complete report to the public as quickly as possible. Matlock has been the director of OAMI, which was formerly called the Office of Minority Affairs, since 1989. He holds both a master's degree in jour- nalism and a doctorate in higher educa- tion management from the University. According to the Ann Arbor Police Department, no AAPD officers were called to the scene for assistance, andthe AAPD is not investigating this case. DPS spokesperson Beth Hall would no comment and referred inquiries to Baker. @ Camp aign : : 1St primary opens today MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Or the eve ofthe New Hampshire primary polls showed Sen. Majority Leader Bol Dole (R-Kan.) fight- ing commentator Pat Buchanan for i first, with former Tennessee Gov. LamarAlexander in-l close pursuit. Still haunted by his crucial loss here in 1988 to George Bush, Dole stopped short of predicting a deci-Buchanan sive victory. But he said he expected " very friendly verdict." Dole picked up the endorsement of .prof chairs Clinton Social Security council By Stephanie Jo Klein *ly Staff Reporter Since 1994, economics Prof. Edward Gramlich, dean of the School of Public Policy, has chaired President Clinton's Advisory Council on Social Security in hopes of changing the direction of the current federal system. Gramlich, former director of the Con- gressional Budget Office, is lending his knowledge to the council in an effort to vive a system in which many say they e little faith. . Associate Vice President forUniver- sity Relations Lisa Baker said the Uni- versity is pleased to have a member of its community in such an influential policy position. "Any time that one of our faculty can Security is an issue of extreme impor- tance. "I think a lot of us would like to start a national debate on these issues," he said. Thomas Butts, University associate vice president for government relations, said he is pleased to see Gramlich in a national leadership role that can affect so many people. The council is drafting several alter- native proposals for changing the So- cial Security system. Gramlich outlined the council's three possible approaches in a paper he presented to the American Eco- nomic Association last month. He said the proposals take into account that "the only way to bring the system in financial balance and raise the - -il' %vnrb raing fr vm n r The Chosen Few U.S. presidents have trusted University officials as valued advisers. Some of the notables include: University President James Angell was appointed to President Cleveland's Fishery Commission. 0 School of Social Work Prof. Wilbur Cohen served as secretary of health, education and welfare under President Kennedy's administration. Gerald Else, of the classics department, was a member of Kennedy's National Council of the Humanities. N Gardner Ackley, a former economics chair, led the President's Council of Economic Advisers. Source: The Making of the University of Michigan: 1817-1992, by Howard H. Peckham. stocks in which the funds would be in,sted .CurrentIv the funds are in- I - wm'~~I