The Stetson Reporter

Merry Christmas Vol. 83 Friday, December 11, 1970 No. 13 t * ■ ■ Poll Results Freshman Class Found Conservative CHILES VISITS DELAND — Dr. John E. Johns, left, president of Stetson University, and Robert Hester, center, greet Sen.-Elect Lawton Chiles during bis visit to the Stetson campus. Chiles made several stops in DeLand on his way to Daytona Beach where he was to make a noon speech. (Sun News Photo by Waller) Chiles Critical Of Navy Oil-Dumping Episode By BILL WALLER Sun News Staff Writer U.S. Sen.-elect "Walkin' Lawton" Chiles of Lakeland was in DeLand meeting with Stetson University President Dr. John E. Johns and DeLand Democrats. Chiles, who. was elected to the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Spessard Holland when he beat U.S. Rep. William Cramer in the Nov. 3 general election, was scheduled to speak at a student assembly at DeLand Junior High School. However, his appearance was cancelled at the last minute because he was running behind schedule. Asked about the Navy's recent dumping of 500,000 gallons of oil off the coast of Jacksonville, Chiles said it was "ridiculous" for the Navy to have done it. He said the dumping was an action that had been going on for some time and the public just was not aware of it. Chiles also supported stronger enforcement of antipollution laws now in effect and said he favors "more prevention before the fire starts." During the conference with Dr. Johns and others in Johns' office, federal aid to education was discussed briefly and Chiles listened to Johns explain the reported financial crisis and Stetson's financial standing. Johns told Chiles that there is "no danger" of Stetson closing its doors for financial reasons. Johns said that Stetson University does not "have any large endowment, but we don't have any large debt either." Chiles said he had no idea as to the Senate committees to which he will be assigned. He said his top three choices were the appropriations, finance and foreign relations committees. Chiles was kidded about being assigned as No. 100 on the priority list. He said, "I've got to start somewhere." As for the 1971 session, Chiles rated inflation as one of the biggest issues. Student Views Of Convention On November eleventh, 1970, a momentous precedent was set at the University of Florida Gymnasium. Pastors and students from Florida came together to develop better understanding and respect for one another. Over 1500 people attended the banquet session of the Florida Baptist Convention. The formal program of "Student Night" was begun by the comments of four students. They represented Palm Beach Atlantic College, Florida State University, and University of Florida. These students had prepared their remarks in advance. At the close of this section of the program, President Doug Watterson gave a courageous and controversial invitation. He asked that students step to the microphone and honestly voice their criticisms and opinions to the group. About a dozen students from all over the state stepped to the platform. They were intense, honest, and sincere in their criticism or praise concerning the pastors, "the church," and the convention. The remarks were varied. They accused the church of hypocrisy, prejudice, and apathy. Some of the criticism was aimed specifically at the pastors. Most of the speakers expressed confidence that the answers to our problems lie in love for one another through Jesus Christ. Many students were encouraged by the reaction of the pastors to their comments. An atmosphere of friendliness, earnest concern, and love was felt throughout the "evening. • Following the student reac- (Contlnued On Pag* 2) One thing stood out from the referendum taken last friday there was no confusing the Freshman class with the radic-lib of Spiro Agnew fame. They were by far the most conservative class. The referendum was held last Friday, December 4, between 11 ajn. and 6 pjn. by the student government association. The poll was part of an effort by the Southern Universities Student Government Association to find out student opinion throughout the southeast. The referendum resulted in a good turnout of about three- hundred and fifty students. They answered questions on current issues such as Cambodia, Vietnam, the administration versus college students, pollution, abortion, pre-marital sex, the draft, woman's liberation movement, integration, the eightteen year old vote, Japan's trade, violence and the election of the president for 1972. The sophomore class turned out to be the most liberal. The juniors and the seniors were approximately the same in political opinions, with the seniors slightly to the right of the juniors. GRAND TOTAL 1. Did you agree with President Nixon's decision to dispatch U.S. ground troops to Cambodia? Yes, 152; No, 175; No Opinion, 28. 2. Do you now think that President Nixon's decision was a wise decision? Yes, 145; No 168; No Opinion 42. 3. Do you feel that the present Federal Administration is hostile to college students? Yes, 137; No, 179; No Opinion 39. 4. If the Presidential election were today, would you support Richard Nixon for reelection? Yes, 118; No 177; No Opinion 60. 5. If Edward M. Kennedy were in a Presidential Primary today and you had a chance to vote for him, would you? Yes, 73; No, 212; No Opinion, 70. 6. Should the Federal government assume a greater role in environmental pollution matters? Yes, 343; No, 6; No Opinon, 6. 7. Do you favor legalizing abortion for consenting patients? Yes, 318; No 24; No Opinion, 13. 8. Do you favor relaxing pornography laws? Yes, 166; No, 121; No Opinion, 68. 9. Do you feel that the use and- or possession of marijuana (Continued on Page 2.) Faculty Probe Discrimination ByKRISTEN TAYLOR Ten of Stetson's tenured women faculty members submitted a petition to the Faculty Senate several weeks ago. The petition asked for an investigation by the Senate of the discrimination against women faculty members in the areas of salary, promotion, and tenure. After accepting the petition, the Senate assigned the investigation to the Welfare Committee, headed by Dr. Harold J. Schultz of the History Department. Dr. Schultz explained that the Welfare Committee explored past policies and only a few cases of possible discrimination were found. These cases were delved into and most of the problems were caused by circumstances other than discrimination against the parties involved. The salaries of both male and female faculty members were compared from 1965 and no inequity appeared in this aspect of the investigation. It was discovered, Jioweyer, that the faculty of the Physical Education Department and the- Music School were slightly underpaid in relation to the salaries of the Liberal Arts faculty. It was also discovered that some older faculty members felt an inequity in their salaries. The committee submitted a list of recommendations to the Faculty Senate which is now in the process of evaluating and discussing. Included in the list were six points: the criteria for determining promotion, salary, and tenure for all faculty should be annually examined and announced to the faculty; the Faculty Handbook reads, "No assistant professor may be reappointed for a period to exceed a total of seven years," so the status of faculty members needs to be clarified this year; in the few cases where unfair inequities currently exist in female faculty salaries, the (Continued on page 2.)