Miami Hurricane, April 15, 1983

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FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1983
Court Rules 2-1 Against Iron Arrow
By HOWARD BURNS
and
SALLY SPITZ
of the Hurricane Editorial Board
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta ruled Monday that a court order permitting the government to withhold federal funding to the University of Miami because of the practices of the all-male Iron Arrow Honor Society could legally be upheld.
The vote by federal appeals judges was 2-1 against Iron Arrow.
The ruling said: “Congress has determined that no person shall, on the basis of sex. be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination in federally assisted education programs or activities.
"... the all-male honor society ... unavoidably and necessarily taints each and every federally assisted
program at the university.
"Thus, while the university itself may believe it is acting in a non-discriminatory manner, the effect of Iron Arrow’s discriminatory practices is such that all the university's programs and activities are, in the end, discriminatory.”
C. Rhea Warren, Chief of Iron Arrow, said that the organization's attorneys had not yet received an official decision.
"I didn’t even hear about it until a friend called me the other night (Monday)," said Warren.
Warren went on to say that the facts that appeared in the news media were factually incorrect. He said that he will discuss the ruling with his attorneys and then discuss it with members of the tribe.
UM President Edward T. Foote said that he hadn't read the ruling yet, but commenting on the reports in the news media, he said, “It (the ruling) will have no affect on what we (the university) are doing concern-
ing Iron Arrow.
“I tried to make the university’s position clear last fall, and that was the position that was taken without respect to what a court said, or somebody else said. And that position remains the position of the university," said Foote.
In September of last year, Foote sent a letter to Warren stating that Iron Arrow would not be readmitted onto campus until women are incorporated into the honorary.
In his letter to Warren, Foote said, “Times change. The 1980’s are not the 1920’s when the university and Iron Arrow began. Regardless of laws or customs of the past, it is time, I respectfully urge, that Iron Arrow change its policy of limiting membership to men only."
In) 1976, then UM President Henry King Stanford, under pressure from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), gave the honorary an ultima-
tum to either admit women or be disassociated from the university.
At that time, the university could have lost as much as 540 million in federal aid from HEW.
Monday's ruling re-emphasized the possibility that the university could, in fact, lose its aid from the government. Federal officials said Tuesday that there are no plans to withhold funding because of the actions taken by the university’s administration.
Said Ken Lise, student member of Iron Arrow, “It is now a dispute between the organization and the university. At least they're talking, and that's encouraging.
“Even though it's (Iron Arrow| off campus, we still maintain the policy to promote the university. That is our main objective."
Cheskin: Next year a challenge
By LOURDES FERNANDEZ
Hurricane Newt Editor
The USBG president, vice president and treasurer for 1983-84 were sworn into their positions at the Senate meeting held last Wednesday.
Dr. William Butler, vice president of student affairs, spoke of the tradition that has been established over the past few years among USBG members — a tradition of excellence in involvement and excellence as students, Butler said.
Said Aurelio Quiñones, 1982-82 president: “This last year, we've put student government back on track and made it an influential student group.”
He characterized dealings with the administration as a magic show, in which the administration “pulls $650 tuition hikes out of a hat and you see parking spaces disappear.
Said Mark Cheskin. who was sworn in as president: “In the past two weeks many people have told me I've accepted a great responsibility. I look at the USBG presidency as a challenge — a challenge to make this great university greater.”
He added that to do this, everyone must work together; that students, faculty, and administrators should not look at each other as adversaries, but as members of a common community.
"At a student government level, we have to remember that as student representatives we must always act In the student’s best interest," said Cheskin. “In this best interest, we have to work with other student organizations to both unite and inform the student body — to in turn effectively communicate the
students needs and wants to the other interests on campus.”
He said that one of these interests is the faculty.
“The faculty must be aware of the students needs in the classroom. Through research and publications are important to this university, the faculty must be made to realize that their primary function is to teach in the classroom.
“We cannot tolerate professors who do not dedicate time to facul-ty/student interaction. Poor facul-ty/student interaction is not in the best interest of this university."
Cheskin added that as USBG president he had his personal goals and priorities, but that his “first priority has been to make sure that student government itself stays unified. We must never let our personal ambitions or backgrounds interfere with our work.
“I cannot run student government alone. I cannot represent the student body alone. I need the help of every interested student, just as I need the help of every interested faculty member and administrator to accomplish our common goals.
“I give everyone in this room the same challenge that I have accepted. The challeaae to jnmka tau arwt university greater. With everyone working together, not only will we take student government a step ahead, we will take this university a step ahead.”
Said Cheskin after the ceremony: "Aurelio Quiñones has been a great president. I’ve accepted a great challenge in following in his footsteps. We’re going to give students a well-balanced leadership."
Madrilu Madrigal was sworn in as vice president and Angela Vazquez as treasurer.
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Aurelio Quinones delivering his farewell speech
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Mark Cheskin being sworn in
Quiñones speaks on past year
By LOURDES FERNANDEZ
Hurricane News Editor
One of the most important things done this semester by USBG was establishing a good working relationship with the administration and the Board of Trustees, according to Aurelio Quiñones, who just finished his term as USBG president.
Quiñones, who will be attending UM Law School next year, says he will continue working for the university.
He added that USBG has also established specific procedures which enable future student leaders to deal with the administration.
“Also, we’ve been able to organize an approach to the masterplan, which will affect students in the next ten to 15 years,” said Quiñones.
“On a broader range, we’ve worked closer with the administration on a number of things and have taken student government in a different direction — a path that in the long run will help students — whether with registration, parking, or residence halls."
Other projects USBG had worked on this year include: Parents' Weekend, Supercard, Senior Week, International Week, establishing relations with the Coral Gables City Commission, services such as Bike and Boat Loan, USBG Information Services, and establishment of a long-range planning committee.
On the national level, USBG has been successful with the American Student Association and other such groups, according to him.
“We’re developing a reputation nationally as being a good student government,” he said. “Student government has really developed nationwide.
Concerning their platform, Quiñones said that they completed most of it. “We’ve implemented most phases of it. Some things could have been done differently, but the major bulk was done. From midnight munchies to peepholes to faculty evaluations to working on advising.”
He said he'd advise the incoming president to “not forget who we’re here for — the students. Always put them foremost.”
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Mahoney/Pearson officers elected for 1983-84 year
By MARK LINDE
Hurricane Editorial Board
Officers were elected to lead the Mahoney/Pearson Student’s Organization (MPSO) for the 1983-1984 school year.
Four officers were elected by the floor representatives Sunday night. The four elected are president — Rick Brauer, Vice-President — Glo-
ria Cacioppo, treasurer — Joe Herrera, and secretary — Janis Block.
MPSO is one of three residence hall dorm governments on campus and has been quite active in Homecoming, and Carni Gras. The organization sponsors Mahoney/Pearson Day, a day of intramural-type recreation.
MPSO also functions as a channel between residents and the Residence Halls Office.
UBS elections Friday
United Black Students will be holding elections this Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the UBS office adjacent to the Ruth King Stanford International Lounge.
This year’s candidates are: Kevin Morris (president), Craig Carey (vice president), Paul Goodall (treasurer), Maryline Montes (corresponding secretary), Wanda Furs (recording secretary), and Anthony Jackson (parliamentarian).	_______
International ideals continue growth at UM with new graduate school
By LOURDES FERRER
Hurricane Stall Writer
With a reputation for more than 50 years as an “international" university, UM will establish a new school for teaching and research.
Beginning next fall, there will be a new Graduate School of International Studies and the North-South Center, an international research institution.
‘The creation of the Graduate School of International Studies and the North-South Center is of unusual importance In the history of UM." said President Edward T. Foote. “A new school at any university is always cause for excitement.”
As Foote pointed out, because of the university's location and history, and especially because Greater Miami is rapidly becoming one of the most important IntaruMioiud cities In the world, ttee new eSwol assume« e unique significance.
“Already a recognized center of teaching and research across national borders, UM should be second to none in its contributions toward understanding among the peoples of the world," Foote said.
“The school will be established to demonstrate UM’s commitment to international studies and to broaden. emphasize, and enhance international studies at UM,” said Dr. Rafael C. Benitez, professor at the UM School of Law.
Benitez will serve as acting dean of the new school and director of the North-South Center.
His goal is to effect an orderly transition from the existing unit and give it the standing of a school of academic hierarchy.
Dr. Benitez wishes “to bring the school on stream" and effect the transition from a center to a school along with preparing the grounds for the new dean.
Benitez stressed the importance for students to be aware of international studies and the impact it will have in the future of the world.
“It will give students an opportunity to broaden their outlook of the world around us," he said.
International studies, Benitez said, enable students to “look beyond our shores and have an international dimension.”
About his role as acting dean, Benitez comments that “it's fun and exciting .. there’s no end to this development.
"It is tremendously important to understand each other, and work with each other. The forefront is this unit cradle and this movement of understanding the international world around us," Benitez stressed.
Dr. Benitez was vice president for Latin American Affairs of Pan American Airways, after retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1959 as Rear Admiral.
He joined UM in 1967 where he has taught courses in the field of international and comparative law and presently directs the international students program.
Benitez says that the primary focus of the school will be in Latin-American/ U.S. relations. As the school grows, the program will ca-pand an« Include area itudln In the SovWl Union, thi Middle tin end China.
Provost William F. Lee III said, “Professor Benitez has served this university and our community with distinction for a long time. Widely respected in academic, business and international circles, he is an ideal founding dean. We are extremely fortunate that he is willing to take on this responsibility."
Because the university's original charter called for a “Pan American" university, its character and purpose always has been International in scope.
In 1964, the university established the Center for Advanced International Studies to underscore its commitment in this area.
A recent survey conducted at the University identified more than 300 faculty working in the international field. The UM student body includes nearly 2,000 foreign students representing more than 100 nations.
The Graduate School and the North Center comes Into existence on June 1. At that time, CAIS will disappear.
The Graduate School of International Studies will then assume the responsibility for the academic activities which had been lodged within the Center.
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Celebration soars high
Students display their talents on the Patio during International Week