https://archives.uwp.edu/files/original/7ead8b72f0f08fb764c560500b02fd50.pdf e474508d9cd1dceb24193b0e5600914f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University of Wisconsin - Parkside Ranger News Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of UW-Parkside Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Issue Volume 21, issue 9 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. Dean requests review of Board of Regents resolution Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document Editorial ... Andy responds 10 a recurring problem happening on campus. See it on Page 6 nside... Yes, your vote can make a difference. Page 2 Despertately Seeking Fusion to rock this Halloween. PageS Attention all super sleuths: it's your last chance to guess the mystery object. Page 7 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 9 • Dean requests review Regents resolution Nick Zahn Assistant News Editor "Dennis Dean filed a request for a circuit court review of the BoardofRegents resolution," said Mark Nielsen, Dean's attorney. Dean wasterminated from his post September 11 as professor of En- glishandHumanities in a decision by the University of Wisconsin Boardof Regents. "The essence of the petition filled by professor Dean is that it challenges thedecision of the Board of Regents on the grounds that it doesnot meet the basic require- mentsof dueprocess," said Nielsen. Nielsen pointed out that the BoardofRegents didn't make any findings of facts on their own but ratheradopted the faculty commit- teefindings of the facts. "While professor Dean was accused on fourseparate counts and was re- quired to answer to each, the com- mitteedidn't state whether he was guiltyofone or two or three or four ofthosecharges or none. ''Theyjust basically found that hewas guilty of an overall viola- tion of sexually harassing some- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - PARKSIDE of Board of one. We have no way 01 knowing - what the committee actually found happened. That is not appropri- ate," said Nielsen. One of the other challenges is the age of thecomplaints. "Profes- sor Dean was required to respond to complaints that were three and six years old," Nielsen explained. According toNielsen, had thisbeen a criminal case the charges would have been barred by the statutes of limitations. Further, "had it even been an employment case brought under state or federal statutes the charges would have been barred as being too old. "Here in acase with more sub- stantial stakes, the man's employ- mentand career, they use these old charges." The circuit court will now decide whether or not the pro- cedures followed by the university met administrative and constitu- tional due process. "The University policies on sexual harassment are very well intentioned and they're perfectly valid in what they are trying to accomplish," Neilsen added. "It's just that they are formulated very vaguely so that it' sdifficuluo know hew they should be ujJpiiw," What may change in the fu- ture, according to Nielsen, is that university policies on sexual ha- rassment will be made moredefi- nite in terms of time guidelines and in terrns of what type of pen- alties should be invoked. "These are changes that will accomplish what is a very important goal in our educational selling - protect- ing students and employees from sexual harassment - but also tak- ing into account the difficulties that are faced with someone who is accused with sexual harass- ment" The key to solving the situa- lion is to strike a balance. said Neilsen. "It's not that anybody , here on the part of the university or the Board of Regents is acting in an intentionally wicked man- ner." Neilsen concluded by say- ing that some of the worst situa- tions occur when good people are weilding too much power. "Even though it may not be malicious in intent," hesaid, "that isthe whole idea of procedural due process to limit power:' Favorable alumni reaction to UW-Parkside Alan R. Cook News Writer During this time of the term whenstress ishigh, while time and energyseem to be in short supply, itshould come as welcome news, indeed, that there is life after Park- side. More importantly, that life is . belieVed to be rewarding and full bymanygraduates because of their time spent here, according to Dr. leanne L. Thomas, Associate Pro- fessorofPsychology and author of UW-Parkside's 1992 Alumni Sur- veySummary Report. The University's first-ever Surveyof over 6,000 graduates in- dicates that most alumni hold posi- tive feelings about UW -Parkside and feel their education here pre- paredthem well for their careers as wellas providing a positive influ- ence on their growth as people. "B Y far, the majority who re- sponded were satisfied with work I doneand experience gained here," reports Thomas. ~ During the spring semester of 1992, the survey, sponsored by the OfficeofUniversity Relations, was sentto some 6,900 graduates whose addresses were known. Slightly over one-third ofthesereturned the survey. "The alumni who responded, then. are clearly a self-selected sample; their views represent the most positive (and perhaps the most negative) opinions of those held by the entire population ofUW-Park- side alumni," Thomas wrote in her report. "Alumni, on the whole, be- lieve that the education they re- ceived at UW-Parksidc prepared them well for subsequent undertakings ...and contributed to their personal growth." A variety of questions were asked in the survey, ranging from job satisfaction and income iocom- munity activity and involvement in civic affairs. Graduates were asked about a wide range of skills and experi- ences gained here, including math competency. writing and research skills and aptitude incritical think- ing. Seventy percent of survey respondents reported that they were employed full-time. Nearly 50 percent said their loyalty to UW-Parkside was strong or very strong. Two-thirdsofthosesurveyed said the University prepared them for their current jobs as well as competition with other people from larger, better known univer- sities. Sixty percent of recent graduates expressed satisfaction with social and cultural activities on campus. A note of concern was ex- pressed about how area employ- ers may view the quality of edu- cation offered at UW -Parkside, ", .40.7% of the total sample be- lieved that they would have bel- ter chances for employment if UW -Parkside had astronger repu- tation among employers in their field," Thomas wrote. "Surveying local employers tolearn about their perceptions of UW-Parkside relative to other Continued on Page 2 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1992 Ranger News photo by Gwen Heller One of more than sixty panels in the "Seeds of Change" exhibit on display throughout the main level of the Lib- rary and the Intercultural Commons of CECA. Sponsor- ed by a grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Commit- tee, the exhibit promotes intercultural unity through- out history. Campus police strive for higher safety belt usage Dennis Clarke News Editor As pall of a uationwide caru- paign initiated by the U.S. Depart- ment of Transportation, UW- Parkside's Campus Police Depart- ment ismaking an effort toconvince students, faculty and staff to use their seatbelts. Pavementmar!tings and signagc urging drivers and their passengers to buckle up, surveys designed to guage the level of seatbelt usage among members ofl.he Parksidecorn- munity, and participation in Well Day '92 activities are examples of thepolice department 's commitment topersuade people to use their safety belts, according to Thomas J. Knit- ter, Assistant Chief/DirectorofCam- pus Police and Public Safety at UW- Parks ide. "We did an unannounced sur- vey earlier this month with the help ofthe Peer Health Educators group, and we found our compliance rate to be roughly around 44 percent," commented Knitter. "\Vc',,~ got a way to go in terms of boosting that up:' Knitter said that the compli- ance goal suggested by the U.S. Dcparunent of Transportation is 70 percent, but added, "We would like to have it where everybody has 100 percent compliance." Another survey will be con- dueled within the next month or so, Knitter said. Drivers will be ob- served leaving campus parkinglots, and drivers wearing their safety belts will be rewarded. "The Hardee's Corporation of Racine is going lObe cooperating with us," said Knitter. "They will be providing us with coupons for free hamburgers. If the driver is wearing his safely belt, he or she Continued on Page 2 - Tne RANGER NEWS, Page 2 Yes, your vote can make a difference Steve Anglin SlaffWriter The presidential candidates are finally on the last leg of the race for the presidency. With less than a week to go, the candidates have intensified their exposure trying to jockey for position. Indeed it has been a long and unusual campaign for many rea- sons: George Bush is not enjoying the usually comfortable position of an incumbent; Bill Clinton is con- tinuing to take heat for Vietnam evasion and flaws in character; and Ross Perot has thrown his hat back into the race for reasons clear only to his ego. The scenario on election day should prove to be interesting if voters respond on November 3. However, if history tells us any- thing, it is that most people will not bother even showing upat the polls. In fact, over half of all Americans have not voted in more than three decades. What's more disturbing is that young voters have had the poorest record of all. In 1984,29 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 were eligible to vote, while only 11 million did. Most nonvoters seem to have at least some idea about why they don't vote. Some of the popular ones are, "My vote won't make any difference," "I don't know any- thing about the candidates," or 'Trn not into politics." All too often these are viewed as legitimate rea- sons for not voting. The question then is -why is it important that we take a more ac- tive roll in our governmental sys- tem through voting and what dif- ference does it make? If people don't vote it upsets the intended process of checks and balances the framers ofour Consti- ftIti011 ('("In..::fnJCle-n. Inessence, nonvoters grant the people who do vote greater influ- ence over theoutcome of elections. One might ask the question -isthis kind of influence beneficial for me or the majority of people in our nation? Nonvoters need to realize that they are partially to blame for inef- fective government because they are not letting their presence be felt. We as Americans blame the politicians, though forthemost pan, politicians respond to what voters and nonvoters collectively demon- strate, whether through participa- tion or inaction. When voting is low, those in power tend topay more attention to people who seek political influ- ence by methods other than voting. Practices such as these inc1udecam- paign contributions, lobbyist groups, and media manipulation. For example, onc of thc most powerful political action committee's today is the National Rifle Association. In the 1980's, the NRA' slobbying efforts steered roughly $4.7 million in campaign contributions to friendly candi- dates. This enables candidates to accumulate sizable funds to help in the expensive battle for media at- tention One of the benefits of voting is the ahilitv to affect how our I'0v- ernmental system is operated. Since the majority of the pub- lic does not bother to record its preference by voting, politicians rely on an inaccurate consensus of information from pollsters and re- porters to inform them of public sentiment. Wc all must make an effort to participate in politics through vot- ing, as there are decisions being made everyday that affect each onc of us. We have the ability, and more importantly, the right to bea pan of that decision-making process. All nonvoters need to make the effort to register, to find out what the candidates have to say about effec- tive government and vote because ....yes UW-Parkside stu- dents, your vote can make a differ- ence. Seat Belts Continued from Page 1 will be presented with a coupon and a thank you." Knitter noted that there are myths surrounding seatbelt usage. "For example, some people feel that governmeOl is infringing on yet another area of their private lives," commented Knitter. ''They feel that it is their choice to not wear a safety belt. If they are involved in a collision and end up being injured or even killed, that's their problem. "The onlv lhin~ is." continues Knitter, "it's not just their prob- lem. It affects everybody. Cer- tainly, it affects family members. But it also affects fellow motorists and taxpayers in that somebody has to pay (for damage done in accidents). "So the monetary costs are re- ally-spread out thoughout society, and I don't think that people con- sider that." Knitter also said that some motorists are under the impression that they will be trapped in their autos if they are in an accident You can make a difference: VOTE u.w PARKSIDE G.O.P when they have their safety belts on. However, Knitter said thaI motorists are bcuer off with their seatbelts on because the belt will keep them in place and increase the chance of survival. Thestatewidecompliancerate is around 56 percent, compared with the 44 percent rate oncampus, according to Knitter. He feels the comparitively low compliance rate at Parkside isdue to age demo- graphics. "The population we deal with tends to be on the younger end of the spectrum, and many times that feeling of invulnerability isthere," noted Knitter. Knitter says that Campus Po- lice will issue tickets to those who are discovered to not be in compli- ance with the state's safety bell law. "We would much rather have people put the safety belts on be- fore they start the car up," said Knitter. "We would much rather have the compliance right fromthe start." Clue#4: "Jmake apoimof being visible at UW-Parkside and I am especially designed to make avery concise statement to you. the viewer. In this case you will find me in the WLLC." Enter to win prizes! Just fill out the entry form on p:>gl' 7 :>ntl ~Oll could be a winner! J INVITES YOU TO AN "Election Year" Pre- victory Party at Sergio's Night Club 2117 91st St. Kenosha, Wi. on Thursday October 29th, 1992 7pm-10pm FREE All you can eat pizza for Darnell Mason 65th Assembly all are welcome ! Hot Jocks, Luscious Babes, Jumpin Sounds $3-$5 donation Requested MYSTERY OBJECT CLUES Clue #1: "You most likely walk past me often in the complex. I never say hello and some people think I'm stuck up. t. Clue #2: "You see 1 contain a mix of both letters and numbers. in this particular case I do repeat myself." Clue#3: "You willfindus around different parts of the campus al- ways giving ;good advice, bur the special one you're looking for isbrighter than the others." Alumni Continued from Page 1 universities in the state ...could bea worthwhile follow-up to thealumni survey," Thomas suggested incon- clusion. "As people look back on their years here, it is nice to know that most people had good things to say," said Thomas as she summa- rized her impressions of the report As students deal with thestreSS of mid-terms and look toward final exams and papers, it is comforting to think that the UW _Parkside ex- perience is viewed with retrOSpec- tive fondness and satisfaction bya majority of our graduates. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ranger News, Volume 21, issue 9, October 28, 1992 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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