The Stetson Reporter

■t^l»M|^H»[jt.^MW^L>WW*IW m^M>www^i^ty< ^ I' ■!:"i=.Wrt3s-rtv="-- T~ ''"' Who's ahead In the race fpr the P-cup? for the total points and standings see p. 13. Is abortion moral? Should If be legal? for one opinion see p. 3. VoL9B,No.8 r 'Florida's Oldest Collegiate Newspaper'a Stetson University DeLand, Florida Friday,. JanmaySO, 1887 National Honorary develops "Academic Honesty" By JOHN HUNT Reporter Editor Omicron Delta Kappa, the national Leadership Honorary at Stetson, has recently announced plans te implement a new program known as "academic honesty," according to Dr. E. Garth Jenkins, Dean of Student Affairs. "Essentially it addresses cheating on campus," Jenkins said Thursday, "It is generally agreed that there's more (cheating) than there should be." Many students in the honorary are very concerned about the problem and have held several nieetings.to discuss possible ways to address the problem. Jenkins said the honorary recently met with the acarademic deans -of the 3 schools, the Provost, and the chairman of the Faculty Senate for the purpose of attempting to educate students and faculty as to the existing problem of cheating and how to deal with h. Leadership ' program planned By JOHN HUNT Reporter Editor A University Task Force lias been designated to devclope a *'Leadei'rth;.T; Edacation Program" as psrt of a gift to ii ie University last November, sccord'ngtoDrE. Garth Jenkins, De&n of Student Affairs. A portion cf ife $3 million gift from the Mark Hollis family in Lakeland, Florid* was designated to develope a unique and distinguished program which would be a first in the country. A task force was formed under the direction of Dr. Paul Steeves, chairman to define exactly what leadership is, and what should be included in the I fniversity program. The group has met approximately sis times with members of faculty. community and student body. Jenkins said the task force will look at such areas as academies, student activities, speakers, and internships. "Both the characteristics of leadership and the competencies of leadership will he considered," he added Tne task force first met with a group of Business and Industry leaders in Central Florida to find what they were looking for in college graduates preparing for jobs. The task force met again Tuesday Jenkins said the group established two main objectives: (1) to educate students that academic dishonesty is something that is not tolerated, and (2) to work with faculty to improve teaching and testing. This will include an .attempt of faculty "to reduce temptation" by changing and securing tests, and assigning different topics on term papers each Jenkins explained that students in Omicron Delta Kappa were upset because they work hard, and other students are making better grades that exist." She cited a lack of awareness on the part of the professors as part of the problem. "There should be an atmosphere of than they are. "They are finding themselves on the bottom of the curve," he added. According to Erin Connors, president of Omicron Delta Kappa, the idea of the project is "to raise students' awareness of the penalties values in a religious affliated institution," she added. Connors said the program is designed to be a possitive image. Omicron Delta Kappa will be a *Mrvv ■■■■■.".-*/: * r It ■ I . ?,p!*.: j£.y '%,;■ .ft •-'!.,.. tA*.$t * . ■ , * . .1 ' • -, ..>.■ ^uesrfctj'-V.-J? suvc-irs ■■i'^-f tor 1*>e Office oi iiiiernationat Exchange, -yj* >t lh?s -esc tfi&y moved the entire building. The recenify renovates bn.Ulr.q was moved from its foccttion on East M.n.iejyta Avenue ■•:- '-h »<.-;.•'/ tecaiion behind continuing Education on fcast Michigan. Photo by Paul Wasmund with 20 students who are involved in leadership positions on campus to determine how to incorporate leadership into the existing courses at Stetson. Jenkins sighted class participation as one example. Classes should involve more participation from students as opposed to straight lecture. "A student should be forced to take a position and defend ffljjft both written and verbal eoigft munication skills," he addldft Peek to perform In Edmunds Center By GLENN KINDRED Associate Editor Singer songwriter Dan Peek will be performing in the Edmund's Center at 8: 00 p.m. on Monday night, February 2nd. Peek, who is the former lead singer of the pop band America, will perform the songs which made that band famous. Peek is being brought to Stetson by the Student Union Board (SUB). The SUB first contracted Peek last October during the NACA con vention. The NACA convention is sponsored by the National Association for Campus Activities which gives students from various colleges and universities an opportunity to contract with entertainers of all types. The SUB delegation, which was given advance power to contract with performers hired Peek as part of a block of Florida schools. According to SUB Concerts Chairman Jim Smarkusky this enables per formers to better plan their and perform at a lower cost. ftftftft The SUB has contracted to'rfl&jjfy Peek $1500. In addition to tfaisftig; SUB is paying for an advertiSBSg campaign, security, and otl|r- essential expenses. ftftftr The advertising campaign being put on by the SUB includes :MM; posting of several hundred^' plackards, newspaper advertising,-; (Continued on p. 1.6), sponsoring a public awareness program in the next two weeks which will inlcude "thought- provoking sayings," she added. 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