Stetson Reporter

i-: i -. , ■ ■ • J- ■ - 1 ",'v ' '. ■': .■::■'■■■ Stetson University November 10,1992 Volume 105, Number 10 INSIDE • Assistant Dean, Roscoe T. Gort returns from a year long hiatus. His reign in the Opinion/ Editorial pages continues with newfound fervor. Page 2 • The selection process for Resident Advisors is beginning sooner than ever before. Details about the new dates and information about the application process can be found on page 4. • Stetson students offer their opinions on the recent Presidential election. Page 8. Fight over Winter Term continues By Kent Meckley Editor-in-Chief The battle at Stetson University over the fate of Winter Term has continued unabated this last week. According to a memo obtained by the Stetson Reporter, the Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee met behind closed doors last Thursday, November 5, to discuss the Provost's report on Winter Term. The outcome ofthe that meeting is not known at this time. The report that the memo alluded to was a lengthy ten-page analysis of Winter Term written by Provost Louis Brakeman for the Faculty Senate. In this report was the recommendation by Brakeman to end Winter Term. Also included in the report is a brief history of Winter Term, the results of an informal survey sent out to 145 faculty members last May, and commentary by Brakeman. This last week, a survey was also sent out to all students by the Student Government Association to determine students' interest in keeping Winter Term. The survey asked general questions about past experiences with Winter Term, the personal feelings of students to Winter Term, anda section in which students were presented four options concerning the fate of Winter Term. The four options presented to students included two choices to keep Winter Term and two choices toend WinterTerm. Thefirst choice students were presented with involved maintaining the status quo. This would involve no change in Mugavero resigns after 2 seasons By Jeff Wilen Sports Editor Mike Mugavero, who has served as Stetson University'sHead Men's Soccer Coach for two seasons, has announced his resignation effective December 11. Mugavero, 25, was promoted to the head coaching position in April of 1991 after serving two seasons as assissant coach under Gary McKinley. Mugavero has compiled a 7-27 (.206) career mark while guiding the Hatters. "I sincerely thank Stetson for the opportunity to develop professionally," Mugavero said. "It is tough leaving after making such good friends among the Stetson and DeLand communities, but I have no reservations leaving the position as I plan to pursue options in my family's business." Mugavero has taken an active role during summer months working with his father who co-directs the successful Pocono Cup Soccer Tournaments in East Stroudsburg, Pa. "I am sorry to see him leave us," said Stetson Director of Athletics Bob Jacoby. "We certainly felt he was on the right track in building a solid program here. It's not only a loss for the soccer program, but for our department as well." Jacoby indicated a search for Mugavero's replacement would be initiated immediately. Additionally, a head women's soccer coach position will also be announced shortly as the Stetson Athletic Department will add the sport next fall. Despite announcing his decision after the Hatters final game of the 1992 season Friday afternoon, Mugavero opted to remain on staff until Dec. 11 to support his players through the completion of the fal academic semester. Reactions to this announcement can be found on page 14. the length or content of Winter Term and would maintain the current school year of sixty-six days for Fall semester, seventeen days for Winter Term, and sixty-four days for Spring Term. The second choice involved the total elimination of Winter Term. Under this option, Stetson might adopt a calendar similar to the state university system. Under this system, there would be two semesters both running for seventy-four days. This year in the state system„classes run from August 21 until April 24. A modified winter term was presented as the third option of dealing with the WinterTerm question. This option might involve returning Winter Term to its original status as a four or five week term. Last, students were presented with the elimination of Winter Term but retaining the possibility of creating an optional May term in which students could take advantage of internships, trips abroad, and possibly the completion of Senior research. According to Gayle Littleton, President ofthe Student Government Association, and Ron Piccolo, Vice-President of S.G.A., the results ofthe surveys are being sent to Stetson's Institutional Research department and should beavailable midway through this week. 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