Stetson Reporter

Volume 90 Number 24 Stetson University DeLand, Fla. April 28, 1978 Draper To Head Student Assembly Next Year By FRANK MCALOON Out of a field of four candidates and after two elections John Draper has emerged as tlie new Student Assembly president for 1978- 79. Draper will take over the powers of the position immediately following the May 21, graduation commencement. Draper is a rising senior economics major hailing from Vero Beach, Florida. Among his many expectations for next year is a freshmen pamphlet, an imporved book exchange program and increased use of the academic affairs committee. "There are areas that could be delved into more deeply," said Draper. He continued, "The assembly has a lot of potential." Jenkins Realigns Student Affairs By Mark Meyer For those of you who sometimes feel confused about the various administrative bureacracies at Stetson, take heart. There's some major construction work being done that actually will simplify a major part of Stetson's Governmental tangle. The Office of Student Affairs under new Vice President Dr. Garth Jenkins is currently undergoing a facelift that will bring the various staff positions into a more coordinated system of leadership. Dr. Jenkins feels that a more clearly defined organizational system will "give the staff more responsibility and more authority." He also expressed that it will also "help me to be directly aware of' what's going on in specific areas." Two brand new directorships will be started next year. The Director of Residential Life (which will actually be a dual-directorship under Dean Walls and another person to be selected) will be in charge of the men's and women's residence hall programs. More specifically, it will have jurisdiction over such areas as budget, staff, maintenance, and discipline. The second managerial position will be entitled Director of Student Life, and will take charge over all clubs and organizations. In addition, this director (to be selected) will serve as advisor to the Student Assembly, and will control the three primary school publications: the Hatter, Reporter, and Student Handbook. One desirable effect of the creation of these two positions will be the increased consistency of housing policy between the residence halls and frat row. As Dr. Jenkins put it, "The three directors will work very closely under my supervision and will be in continual communication to insure that we do have consistency of policy." One change will be necessitated by the departure of Miss Marinanne Moody, presently Assistant to the Dean of Students. She will be leaving Deland this summer to be married. However, the majority of present directors will retain their positions-which will remain at least similar in function next year. Mr. George Williams will remain Director of the Department of Career Planning and Placement as will Janice Hess of the Health Services. Additionally, Carlton cont'd, p.- 4 Draper stressed the need for a unified student body. Draper's opponents in the race for the Student Assembly Presidency were Andy Smith, Bob Rains and Jim Rochford. In the first election, Draper received only 40 percent of the popular vote and a majority is necessary for victory. Draper and Smith were pitted against each other in a very close run-off on May 21. The result of this race also found Draper to be the winner with more than 50 percent of the popular vote. "Political campaigns have a tendency to polarize the student body," admitted Draper in reference to his heated battle for the presidency. In the run-off election, an unprecentented number of students voted; in excess of 500 all together. In response to suggestions that he was "anti-Greek", Draper denied any such leaning. "I'm a sorority big brother," claimed Draper. "I'd like to work closely with them to promote the welfare of the whole student body." The fraternities themselves are represented in the person of Jim Ralfs, a member of a fraternity and vice-president of the Student Assembly. I'd like to put it all behind us," said Draper. "We'll all be in the same boat." Presently, Draper is planning to fill the chair- menships for the Summer semester. The two mentioned at present are the chairmanships for the senior and legal affairs committees. One new policy Draper would like to see implemented is biannual elections. "There have to be elections after the Winter Term anyway," said Draper. "These elections would bring the Assembly closer to the student body." Draper also hopes to 'John Draper reinstate good relations between the Assembly and the Student Union Board. Said Draper, "In the past, it has been a situation of personality conflicts more than conflicts of responsibility." "There is no' ill will between the two organizations," he continued. SUB's Cavanaugh: "No Major Changes" By FRANK McALOON Newly elected Stetson Union Board president Kim Cavanaugh took over control of the SUB for departing president Pete Brockway this past Monday, April 24. The senior political science major campaigned heavily for the president's position. Cavanaugh's efforts were rewarded when he soundly defeated both of his two op- ponets, Mark Cobb and Dennis Dunn, in the April 18, election. "I want to make a lot of improvements but no major changes," said Cavanaugh. One area of immediate concern is the old bowling alley. Efforts are being made to convert the long unused space into a game area. Cavanaugh would like to see some of the space used for an expanded "cellar door" program. Coining "Happy Hours" as "food for the hungry," Cavanaugh plans to change this weekly tradition into "an entertainment type thing." "The draw for Happy Hour wouldn't be food," said Cavanaugh, suggesting that short films or comics could be introduced. Concerning the issue of many concerts as opposed to a few big name concerts, Cavanaugh specified that a lot of obstacles had to be overcome. "There are a lot of problems in getting big name groups here," he said. Cavanaugh's primary concern while president will be providing as many events as possible. "It's not fair to put on only two big concerts a year," he insisted. Sounding a note of concern for student opinion Cavanaugh said that the SUB would continue using phone surveys in an effort to give sudents what thev. want. As president of the SUB.Cavanaugh will also be sitting on the Student Affairs Committee, as will the presidents of the Student Assembly and Judiciary Council. In reference to how he plans to handle the job, Cavanaugh state, "I'll vote my convictions," and not necessarily a particular way. Cavanaugh officially took over control of the SUB and its $40,000 budget last Monday night. His influence on student activities, for the most part, however, will not be apparent until early next fall. NOW Elects Officers Last Wednesday Barbara Knipper, a junior from Edgewater, was elected president of NOW (National Organization for Women). At the same meeting Mary Alice Meyers was elected vice president and Diana Luka was elected secretary-treasurer. Some of NOW's recent activities have included speakers, a flea market, and sending representatives to Tallahassee for a legislative conference. At a recent flea martket, NOW made $102. $50 of that went to the state organization to help with the ERA drive. Elizabeth Burg, state president of NOW was a speaker here at Stetson last month. Other such speakers are planned for the future. This past Monday, Knipper and Sarah Valentine went to Tallahassee for a legislative conference involving ERA. cont'd, p. 4