The Griffin: volume 59, issue 09 - Nov. 18, 1988

              Faculty Retreat Participants Formulate Ideas for Plan 2000 equivalent of two or three minutes of time spent on each," said Dr. Joseph Bieron, chairman of the chemistry department. The faculty was divided into smaller groups and asked to discuss four of the position papers in one hour and report back to the entire congregation in a general session. Bieron believed that discussion on some issues could have gone on forever. Unfortunately, some issues, such as the Dean of Continuing Studies Dr. Carl Schmidtke's paper on "Multicultural Issues and Programs," were never fully discussed. 'There was no opportunity to get into any issues. It was like a whirlwind tour through all these issues," Bieron added. According to Dr. Linda Volonino, associate professor of management information systems, some faculty feared that the retreat would turn into a fist fight. However, Volonino said that there was a "congenial tone for the entire meeting that 1 contributed to its productivity." "Some of these issues would not come up at a Faculty Senate Meeting. The retreat gave us the opportunity to discuss important issues that can't be discussed at other meetings. "It gave me a conceptual view of the problems at the College. A lot of things going on I was not aware of," Volonino continued. Bieron noted that there were a few concerns which came out of the discussion. Some of the issues address(cont'd on page 41 "It was like the Presidential debates. A series of important issues were raised with the Over 40 members of the faculty gathered at the Sheraton Inn in Batavia in order to discuss these position papers. Prior to the retreat, several faculty members were asked to write position papers on issues they would like to see addressed in the Plan 2000. For instance, Dr. Roger Stephenson, chairman of the English department, and Dr. Nancy Rosenbloom, associate professor of history, submitted studies entitled, respectively, "The Core Curriculum" and 'The Role of Women at Canisius College in the Year 2000." College President Rev. James M. Demske, S.J., introduced Plan 2000 at the academic convocation on Jan. 28. This "master plan" was drafted to insure that the changes at Canisius in the next decade "take place coherently and cohesively." "We hoped faculty would perceive that they are a very vital part of the planning process. The retreat weekend gave them an opportunity to participate in the process, gain ownership of the process and, ultimately, of the plan that will result from the process," said Rev. Edmund G. Ryan, S.J., executive vice president for academic affairs. Administrators invited faculty to a weekend retreat last Friday and Saturday to encourage them to participate in the formulation of Canisius' Plan 2000. by Molly McCarthy George Benedict "91 helps to unload food donations collected from area supermarkets during Campus Ministry's Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday. />/■»&> i» valerie laidna have proven to be an environmental hazard to the earth's ozone layer. In 1985 scientists reported the existence of a gaping hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica, which has since been connected with the CFCs found in the atmosphere. It is the ozone layer that protects the earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. CFCs are odorless, non-toxic, and non-flammable chemicals that were created in 1928. They are used as refrigerants in air conditioners and refrigerators, as blowing agents in the manufacture of foam (for fast (cont'd on page 4) Chlorofluorocgrbons (CFCs) are man-made chemicals that The resolution was sponsored by Kathy Makolinski '90 and Rocco Pietrocarlo '90 upon the urging of USA President Vince Roux '90. by Valerie Latona On Tuesday the Undergraduate Student Association (USA) unanimously passed a resolution recommending that Academia Food Services, Inc., the food service for the college, replace its disposable plates, bowls, cups, and containers, which contain chlorofluorocarbons, with biodegradable or re-usable ones. Senate Resolution Requests Biodegradables IfllfH W Hi *51 : . •• :n | J., Jigf Spj«3<'Ml v<;"- fe. < Wm- RP" Jf • m^-w3KF. -» THE $/Q^7 Serving The College Community VOLUME LIX, NUMBER 9 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18, 1988 In the past, athletic teams used designated team vans to carry players to off-campus games. These vehicles were not utilized for campus shuttle service. A Department of Transportation has been established this semester at Canisius, under the direction of Paul Bieron, director of the Koessler Athletic Center (KAC). This department has "redefined" the function of the College's transportation system, enabling teams and clubs to rent college-owned vehicles for activity use, while still "capturing" college funds, Bieron stated. by Karen Sturniolo Affectionately nicknamed "Bertha," this $90,000 bus was purchased by the College in order to alleviate off-campus transportation problems. by fideima fitzpatrick Transportation Department Formed To Alleviate Travel Difficulties Icont'd on page 5j In addition, because of the limited number of vehicles, and the high demand for them, many clubs were unable to use the collegeowned vans. They were forced to rent vans, and in certain cases, buses from privately-owned companies, which has proven costly- over theyears, according to Bieron. Last spring, Bieron made the proposal that Canisius purchase its own bus, so that clubs could cut down the expenses on rented transportation from outside the College. These clubs would rent from Canisius at lower costs, thus keeping "profits" within the College, Bieron stated. At the time, it was decided that the college's "tight cash flow" would not allow for the large expenditure, Bieron stated. However, this semester's large enrollment and the relocation of many dorm students to the Hotel Lenox and Seton Hall at Sisters Hospital resulted in Bieron's suggestion to "redefine the shuttle service." Under Bieron's direction, the transportation department was created in order to establish a better organized transportation system, with the help of Samuel Puma, director of Public Safety. The new system "pooled together" all However, when clubs were in need of transportation to off-campus events, the campus shuttles were used, which disrupted the route's schedule. As a result, many students were kept waiting for shuttle service which never arrived, Bieron stated. Until 1985, the campus had only one leased van for campus use, which created some student complaints, according to Bieron. Bieron and Lee Fassl, director of Student Activities, made a successful proposal to provide two more vans for campus use.