The Griffin: volume 58, issue 05 - Oct. 23, 1987

              The report was delivered by Rev. Edmund G. Ryan, S.J., executive vice president for academic affairs, after his month long study of the grade changes by Walter G. Sharrow, dean of arts and sciences. The petition had been circulated by William Heubsch, professor of mathematics, when he felt that a neutral body (the Faculty Senate) should investigate the dean's action. Heubsch believed that the administration would never fairly decide the issue since they originally changed the grades without the consent of the department. The Faculty Senate was given a report last Monday on the investigation by administrative officials into the grade change controversy. The findings of the report and the earlier petition requesting the Senate investigation were referred to the executive committee for further deliberation. by Cathy Harrington According to Fr. Ryan, Sharrow has agreed to change the P grades for the Fs into Ws (withdrawal) as long as the affected students are not required to retake the course AAAT 230 and that this course would not be required for (cont'd on page 2) Fr. Ryan insisted that the math department review AAAT 230, that a proper faculty grievance procedure and grade changing procedure be "Deans have the right, to be used rarely, to alter final grades given to students but only under most unusual circumstances and after full investigation and consultation with all involved parties," said Fr. Ryan. Fr. Ryan stated that he and Sharrow were seeking three objectives: fairness for students, collegiality and a spirit of reconciliation, and continued academic excellence. He reiterated that deans had the right to change grades. Frank J. Dinan, professor of chemistry, recommended that the students be offered tutoring in AAAT 230 at no cost to them. The proposal was endorsed. graduation for the students involved. Fr. Ryan stated that the math department agreed to waive the requirements for the three students regarding AAAT 230. "We can see the ways that Christians have struggled for liberation . . . AAartyrdom is not seen as the death of a Christian but rather is seen as a seed of new life, a seed of hope. . . . "We have to have one ear turned to the people and the other to the gospels in order to know how to act/' said Esquivel.Esquivel blamed the doctrine of national security for the suffering in Latin America. He said that the region was divided like an orange between the two (cont'd on page 5) "We have to talk about the right of self-determination for our peoples, the right for adequate health care, for education . . . Our struggle is for liberation," said Esquivel. Esquivel stressed the need for non-violence in the face of violence in Latin America. He spoke about the great faith of the Christians in South America. America and several of the problems faced by the people. Esquivel's goal is to help the oppressed people in South America and to end the violence there. Nobel Prize Winner Esquivel Advocates Peace for Latin America Esquivel spoke only in Spanish and the entire lecture was translated by Beverly Keene. She is a professional translator who travels with him. The speech dealt with Latin by Cathy Harrington "We need to see one another, that is the only way that we can get closer to one another. That is the only way quivel, 1980 Nobel Peace Prize winner. He was requesting that the lights be turned on before his speech so that he would not be putting on a show. "We are not theatre artists," he said. "Our struggle is for liberation," said Adolfo Esquivel, 1980 Nobel Peace Prize winner, at Tuesday's lecture in the Student Center Auditorium. He is seen here with translator Beverly Keene. Photo by ed parix> Interior Renovation of Library Continues with Exterior Improvements While stressing the importance of the new library for the College, Telatnfk is grateful i#- I cont'd on page 9) Telatnik hopes to expand data base searches gradually over the next few years. Eventually, the library will have the entire card catalogue system on-line. Telalnik also feels optimistic about the future. The library hopes to increase their collection by 5 percent each year. The tripled size of the library will allow for 20 years of growth. Student seating capacity will also be tripled. for microforms as well, Telatnik said. Marc Jerabek "90 utilizes some old equipment in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library which will be updated when the interior of the buildings begins its renovation. Photo by yvonne badura The lower level will contain a current periodical lounge. A special area will be reserved The renovated library will also contain eight study rooms, each large enough for six people, chairs and a writing board. A small smoking lounge will be reserved on the main floor, and an enclosed reading room will be located on the second floor. Bids are being considered for the new tables, lounge chairs and study carrels. Approximately 98 percent of the furniture will be brand new and hopefully be installed by Easter. end of that month Work on the interior is progressing as well. Carpeting is expected by the first week in November, and new book stacks will be arriving at the The outside progress of the library is already evident. Telatnik feels that the building is unusual because it combines a beautiful design with a functional structure. The Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library Renovation Project is right on schedule and the library staff is confident about the completion of the initial phase. "Things are going extremely well," said George Telatnik, director of the library. by Melanie Mecca v*| ml v IK mm anHiB. NgHHp' ' j§£|Hh II r** HH TTJT7 f^l?T17T7TAT 1 tltL CjKlrrlrs Serving The College Community VOLUME LYIII, NUMBER 5 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1987 Administration Reports Findings on Grade Changes The math department chose to change that resolution and no direct reconciliation was reached. Fr. Ryan stated that he had attempted to reach a "mutually acceptable resolution" with the math department. The resolution said, in part, that AAAT 230 would be reviewed, that the grades would stand as Sharrow had changed them, and that grade changing procedures would be established. changing of four grades in AAAT 230 last semester by Sharrow. The grades of one D and 3 Fs were changed to F"s (passing) after Sharrow determined that the students had not been properly treated during the spring semester offering of AAAT 230. Fr. Ryan had been asked to review the