#S'ative s epe eiae y ice Robinson Yly Staff Reporter Taking cues from her strong-wille mother, Ada Deer did not sit quietly an watch life pass her by. "She passed her non-conformist ger on to me" said Deer, the assistant secn tary for the U.S. Department of th Interior-Indian Affairs. "I'm now 6 years old and I'm still working on irn tfother's agen- Deer spoke candidly last ,,, li night to about .i 4100 people in R a c k h a mo Amphitheatre m oth as part of N a t i v e *A m e r i c a n Assistant H e r i t age U.S. DE Month. The Inter event was spon- 44red by the Native American Programs Task Force Highlighting her experiences as a lol byist, social worker, congressional cai didate and member of Presider Clinton's Cabinet, Deer interjected ane< dotes as if talking to an old friend. The nonconformist in Deer is wh sparked her to drop out of law school i fihe early 1970s to lobby Congress i defense of Native American rights. The spirit of determination that ma Peer's lobbying efforts successful tv :'cades ago is still evident today. Deer, who is part English-Scottis axd part Menominee Indian, spoke c bcing chosen as the first woman to lea her tribe. "The men and the wome * thought, 'Well we're not so sure abo this because the tribe has always bee run by men,"' she said. But Deer responded to the criticis with quick wit. "I said, 'Well, mayl TUNNEL Continued from Page 1 itag that the University grant Nelsc Mandela, the South African ant 'partheid activist, an honorary degree. The students occupied the regent seats in the meeting room and refused move. So, the eight regents decided continue their meeting in the Regent Room of the Fleming Administratic building. But they were not qui< enough to beat the students, who h raced to Fleming and blocked tl entrances by chaining the doors closec Determined to finish the meeting, ti regents and Shapiro entered the unde round tunnel through an undisclosi building and crouched their way to d Fleming Administration Building. "It was sort of fun," said Thom -I- STUDENTS ANYWHERE in the U.S. Continental $159 or $239. Bring your Ca tinental voucher & AMEX card. Doris Regency Travel, 209 S. State, 665-6122. it pays to Discoverl Use your Discover Card And Save Up To $251 To Apply For A Card. Call l-800~IT-PAYS-TO. Rahamas Party LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, November 19, 1996 - 7 I mercan wraps up week that's part of the problem."' Deer said her job with the U.S. gov- ernment has thrilled and discouraged her. "In the past I've had the opportuni- ty to represent our country at very high levels' she said. But Deer also noted that obstacles still exist. "The reason it's frustrating, among other things, is that we don't have enough money," she said. a still on my sagenda -Ada Deer secretary for the epartment of the rior-Indian Affairs Deer is cur- rently the high- est - ranking Native American in the federal government. She offered words of encouragement to the many young people gathered in the auditorium. "I want to encour- age each and every one of you ENROLLMENT Continued from Pagel1 In a written statement released yesterday, Lester Monts, vice provost for academic and multicultural affairs, said he was pleased with this year's figures. "These numbers are a bright reflection on the effectiveness of the Michigan Mandate and the University's commitment to diversity" Monts said. "It is my hope that we continue to attract and retain students rich in both their diversity and their academic achievements." Black student enrollment is at a record high for the sixth year in a row, accounting for 8.9 percent of total enrollment, up from 8.7 percent last year. Asian American students make up the largest segment of minority enrollment and represent the largest gain over last year. They make up 11.3 percent of enrolled students, up from 10.8 percent last year. However, Latino/a and Native American student enroll- ment fell slightly from last year. The number of Native American students dropped from 245 to 226, and Latino/a student enrollment fell one-tenth of a percent. Students of color now make up 26.1 percent of undergrad- uates and 23.7 percent of graduate and professional students at the University. In a written statement, interim President Homer Neal said he hopes efforts to attract students of color will continue. "We still face numerous challenges - in recruitment, nur- turing, and in retention of students," Neal said. "We must reaffirm and work to rearticulate the goals of the (Michigan) Mandate and the means to achieving those goals in full com- portment with the law, and in the face of public challenges from various quarters." DIVERSITY Continued from Page 1 have to be looked at again," Boyer said. He said this includes the idea of faculty who must learn how to work with students who are possibly older than the instructor. Boyer spoke about how university polices have changed over time by using the example of student housing and married couples in residence halls. "We have to now look back at policies we made in good faith but primarily with the basic assumption of what the institution was about and how the institution set up tozserve its population," Boyer said. Boyer then shifted to the topic of multicultural relations in universities. "It is one of the saddest commentaries on American life that affirmative action has been redefined as racial prefer- ence" he said. Boyer then introduced the ideas of requiring multicultural classes at Kansas State for all degrees, along with how many large businesses put employees through diversity courses. "What I discovered is that for some corporate entities, this diversity business was a serious matter;" Boyer said, talking about his experiences in speaking at several of those courses. "Why do we need these ideas (in the universities)?" oyer asked. "Because a university is a center of ideas. I just don't think we've gotten far enough." who may have a difficult course to keep the goal in mind," she said, after sharing tales of the hardships she had with sta- tistics courses as a college student. Deer said President Clinton's 'bridge to the 21st century' is a good start to improving conditions in the country. "But if we don't invest in ... health, education and housing, all of us are going to suffer;" she said. Students felt Deer's comments were powerful and insightful. "She was really inspiring ... she kind of demonstrated the range and scope of what a social worker can do," said School of Social Work first-year stu- dent Chandra Sivakumar. "I thought it was very good, very interesting," said LSA junior Matt Kantor. "I had never heard her speak before, so I wasn't exactly sure what it would be like." DAMIAN PETRESCU/Daily Clay formations Jeri Hollister at the pot guild, part time artisan teacher, prepares a loop-inspired pot for class, in street clothes she is a History of Art photographer. Roach, regent emeritus. "I had always heard of the connections as a student and there were always stories about them. "It was a matter of principle that we would not let the students shut the meet- ing down. We would give them the lati- tude to protest, but we would not capitu- late.' Roach said the regents were not upset by the incident and their mood was light. The tunnels have been in existence since about 1915. Most of the tunnels are constructed of re-inforced concrete, but the older tunnels closer to the.center of campus are made of brick. The steam fitters spend their days crouching and ducking pipes, some- times working in temperatures as high as 130 degrees, depending on the tun- nel's location. They upgrade pipe sys- tems and change expansion joints, rely- ing solely on painted points of refer- ence to tell them under which part of campus they are working. In the summer, air conditioning units and fans flush fresh air through the tun- nels, cooling down the steam fitters. Ventilation is also achieved through "sidewalk doors," which are rectangular versions of manholes, and steel grates fastened to the top of some kiosks located around campus. Klapperich, who has been a steam fitter for six years, said he doesn't get lonely spending his days in the tunnels. "When you go down to the tunnel, it is pretty much like working in a build- ing, but you are secluded from every- body else,' he said. "In that sense, it's good because there are no obstacles in your way." WINTERS Continued from Page 1 Steinbach said Winters has an upbeat personality, and said he was startled by the alleged beating. "The times I've dealt with Chuck, he's been a first-class individual," said Steinbach, a Business senior who has known Winters for the past three years. "Chuck's a great guy." The Rights and Responsibilities of Student-Athletes at the University of Michigan, a conduct manual, states that actual or threatened violence is prohibited, and punishment is typical- ly determined by the team's coach. If a student-athlete violates a provision, the student has to meet with the team coach, who issues proper disciplinary action. If the matter cannot be resolved between coach and athlete, a hearing may be called with all interested par- ties present, including the athletic director. Athletic Director Joe Roberson could not be reached for comment last night. University Resolution Coordinator Mary Lou Antieau said she is not aware of the case but typically if a student is charged with a felony, the student accepts suspension from the University before facing court charges. She said that in the past, students have been charged with a felony and have faced University hearings. "Whenever there's a felony-level crime involved, most attorneys advise students to delay University proceed- ings and accept suspension until con- current criminal proceeding has been completed," Antieau said. Antieau said off-campus violations of the Code of Student Conduct could be pursued by the committee if the behavior is considered dangerous to the University community. 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"I think the M-Card has been a monopoly for First of America bank," said Victors' Party spokesperson Nick Kirk. "The Entre Plus system is better for students - older students found Entree Plus more convenient and with our busy schedules, convenience is key." LSA Rep. and Michigan Party candi- date Mike Nagrant said establishing ATMs on University property would make life easier for students. "Putting ATMs machines in some of the bigger dorms and maybe in Angell Hall would be convenient for students" Nagrant said. "We generate so much revenue for the bank - this would be a way for them to give a little back.' United People's Coalition Party Chair Kenneth Jones said the M-Card was restrictive to many students on financial aid because it requires cash up to use Entree Plus in the Union." But other parties called for the elim- ination of the M-Card. 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