Miami Hurricane, November 16, 1984

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Department Gains School Status in "85
By MARILYN GARATEIX
Hurricane Staff Writer
After many years of planning, a proposed school of communication may soon become reality.
The charter which will establish the University of Miami's seventh undergraduate school is awaiting final approval from the board of trustees.
The committee is scheduled to consider the charter on Nov. 20. Once this approval has been given, the present department of communication will officially become a school effective June 1985.
According to department Chairman Dr. David Gordon, the new school will be independent and departmentalized within the College of Arts and Sciences. As an independent school, it will have a dean who will report directly to the provost. Exactly how many departments will be established within the school is still being considered.
Those students who will be involved in the program will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in communication rather than a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
The new school will require a double major. Besides a major in
communication students will be asked to choose a major within the disciplines offered by the College of Arts and Sciences
This change will cause a trade-off in the credit distribution required of students from the College of Arts and Sciences. Students will have to fulfill only six credits each of english compostion, natural science, fine arts, humanities and social science and three credits in math and computer science.
Students are required to have completed a minimum of 66 credits within the College of Arts and Sciences, which include the double major and general requirements. The remainder of the 120 credits needed for graduation will be composed of the major in communication and electives.
No minor will be required of students except of those majoring in advertising and public relations, who will need to have a business minor
Students currently part of the communication department will be given a choice of whether they wish to become part of the new program or remain where they are now. Juniors and seniors may find some difficulty in transferring to the new program, said Gordon.
The faculty of the communication department feel that this new program will provide definite benefits to the student. “It's going to allow us to tailor to the particular needs of the students,” said Gordon "It looks like a better education."
The feeling also is that these changes will eliminate some of the superficiality of what students are required to take "For students it means a greater breadth and a greater depth." said Dr. John Masterson, head of speech communication.
The establishment of the school seems to be paving the way for other developments. "It will give us more national visibility." said Dr Mitchell Shapiro, head of telecommunications
The school will be applying for accreditation from the national board and will be establishing its own alumni association. Plans to improve certain areas of the graduate program are also being considered External funds will be easier to raise as a direct result of the addition of the school to the University "The identity will help us raise more funds," said Gordon.
The addition of the school will mean expansion of geographical and international perspectives, said Gordon, who feels recruitment will become easier now that they have more to offer students New faculty will also be added to increase the quality of the program
Gordon feels the school will be an asset to the University and is pleased with the support the idea has received from the University itself. “It will strengthen the University because it will attract more students." Gordon said.
Miami Hurricane/JONATHAN YORKS
Barefoot by the fountain
Students near the fountain kick off their shoes and enjoy the sun while studying
UIVl prepares drinking age plan of* action
By JAENE GARC IA
Hurricane Stuff Writer
With the drinking age controversy at its peak, it is not surprising to find the University of Miami preparing a plan of action
The Office of Student Personnel has already begun conducting a study which analyzes potential implications of the recently passed transportation act. which requires all states to raise their drinking age to 21
In addition, the study will analyze local ordinances that may have an impact on UM — particularly how they relate to staff and faculty liability — ana eh-- nt
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drinkers.
"We are to recommend changes in the current policy,” said William Sandler, dean of students. "Once completed, this report will be sent to the vice president for student affairs."
University community concerns for alcohol abuse have already effected policy changes, to the surprise of many students who returned this past fall semester
RESIDENCE HALLS
For the Office of Residence Halls, policies have changed
"Now residents in the dorms are not allowed to have open parties which serve alcohol |Open parties are events which are open to students other than organization members and their dates.| Students are allowed to have private parties in their rooms and serve alcohol, if there are no more than eight people," stated Cristy
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U ni versify boosts financial support for debate team
By ELIZABETH ARMENGOL
Hurricane Staff Writer
After two years of operating on a shoestring budget, the University of Miami debate team is finally being recognized.
“The University has put aside $10,000 to be geared for travel expenses for the debate team, said UM President Edward T. Foote
Prior to receiving this long-awaited funding, the only direct financial support given to the team
School
By MAYADE ALMASHAT
Hurricane Staff Writer
This is the last of u five-part series describing the goals and objec lives of the graduate schools of the University of Miami.
Undergraduate students at UM planning to attend law school out of Florida should think twice before leaving
UM's School of Law offers its
by the University was $5,000. The team also receives about $7,300 from friends and alumni to help defray costs.
"This is a great sign that the administration is behind us, and it does help tremendously, but it doesn't cure all the problems,” said Dr. Thompson Biggers, director of the debate team.
The average tournament, when air fare is required, costs about $2,500; when ground transportation is possible, the cost is about
first-year students a unique introductory program which helps them master the technical aspects of the law. Moreover, the school provides its upperclassmen with a broad curriculum consisting of 107 different courses ranging from administrative law to zoning and procedures.
Claude R Sowle, dean of the School of Law and professor of law, said that the incredible variety of the school’s curriculum and
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$800. Due to Miami's location, air travel is usually necessary, and the team receives no air fare discounts.
The team needs to attend at least 16 tournaments to remain in contention for the national championship
UM’s debate team is ranked sec-Please turn to page 4/DEBATE
the strength of the faculty attracts students to the school. He also said the excellent law library and the growing and dynamic area of the location of the school are additional factors which draw students to the school
Richard McManus, a first-year law student and a native of Spain, said he chose the L'M School of Law “because it has a good international law program and this is Please turn to page 4/LAW
lectures
By AHMED SHOREIBAH
Hurricane Assistant News Editor
F. Lee Bailey, a renowned attorney and one of the foremost defense lawyers in the United States, suggested that the government should enact a law restricting the possession and use of cash.
This would, Bailey contended, serve to remove cash as a reward for most criminal endeavors and thus eliminate the incentive behind the majority of crimes committed in the United States.
In Tuesday's lecture at Gusman Hall, titled "The Defense Never Rests," the Boston Law School graduate and former Marine pilot decried the failure of the US criminal justice system, saying that it is merely a "way of dealing with those who are caught” and that we “look for a uniform remedy” that will be successful in all cases.
Cases on which Bailey is currently working include one involving the Bahamian prime minister Having lectured to over 500 college audiences, Bailey said at a news conference that he finds speaking at colleges to be "most stimulating "
At the news conference. Bailey maintained that cameras in the courtroom would serve a useful purpose by subjecting the courtroom to much-needed public scrutiny. Last week, Chief Justice Warren Burger spoke out against cameras in the courtroom and said
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Bailey lectures at Gusman Hall