Miami Hurricane, November 13, 1984

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Tuesday, November 13, 1984
Plan Integrates Computers into UM
By DEBBIE MORGAN
Hurricane Assistant Sews Editor
The Long Range Academic Systems Plan has been acquired by the University of Miami to improve its computer facilities.
"The heart of our plan is to make students and faculty more computer proficient," said Dr Richard Pfau, chairman of the LRASP Committee and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
In December of 1983, Pfau was appointed by Provost William F. Lee to chair the LRASP Committee "to identify the actions needed to move the University of Miami into a leading postion in academic computing," according to the executive summary of the plan
The committee worked for a year on the report, which makes recommendations to meet the needs of the computer environment which will exist at UM in the 1990s.
The summary suggests that "students and faculty in all schools, all colleges, and all disicplines will use computers to process texts, analyze data, communicate, and learn about the implications of technology."
The committee consisted of faculty members representing the nine schools of the university and the library, one non-faculty member, and a project team of four more faculty members who contributed to the report.
‘The object of LRASP is to integrate computers more fully into the teaching facilities of the University'
Richard Pfau
The Long Range Information System Plan is already in use by the University. It is used for information such as student records and the accounting system of the University and is not directly related to student research.
"In terms of students, we will improve access of computers to students in a qualitatively measurable way," said Pfau.
According to the proposed plan, 800 work stations will be set up all over the campus in labs with about 20 computers each. The labs are planned to be open 72 hours a week — six days a week, 12 hours a day.
For the faculty, LRASP will provide access to 500 computer work stations and equip 10 classrooms with monitor and projection facilities capable of data communication.
Also. LRASP will install a University-wide broadband communication system. The summary states that this program will accomplish computer grading, record keeping, and exam generation for the faculty Library computerization under the LRASP will give higher priority to and establish an integrated computerized system for all University libraries.
“The object of LRASP is to integrate computers more fully into the teaching facilities of the University." said Pfau. "We hope to interest the major computer computer company vendors to find out more about what we are doing. A lot of what we want to do depends on funds."
The cost of implementing the LRASP over a five-year period will be approximately $40 million. Some of the funds might come from special appropriations, some from external gifts and grants, and some from the operating budgets of the academic units, according to the summary
"LRASP will go into effect when President [Edward T.| Foote decides how the report should be implemented." said Pfau.
“The benefits (of LRASP] will come in terms of a more productive faculty, superior students, and the pride that we all can take from our University's improving reputation," stated the summary
A subcommittee of the LRISP/LRASP has negotiated a computer discount program that has been operating since Sept 12 out of the Coral Gables University bookstore
Board offers plan lo insure UM students
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Faces of defeat
Hurricane quarterback Bernie Kosar and head coach Jimmy Johnson express their disappointment as the Maryland Terrapins came back to beat the 'Canes 42-40. Story, page 8.
ently not possible to set up an IBM personal computer lab because, "One, we don't have the personnel, and, two. we don’t have the money." Brow n does not consider the matter important enough to act on it immediately
"I am not impressed with Mr Brown's excuses for not establishing an IBM PC computer lab.” said Izhar Ilaq. USBG senator and coauthor of USBG's proposal. "The fact of the matter is that it would take very little effort and money to make the facility available to students."
Haq, also an engineering student, said he would like to see the
20 IBM terminals made available for all engineering students to use
"I think it's absurd that there are 20 IBM PC computers which are essentially unused and not available to students," Haq said
The proposal, sponsored by Haq and Senator George Duyos. states "the University shall establish an IBM PC computer lab, consisting of 20 IBM personal computers, in the Engineering Building "
"It's bad enough that student faculty ratios are so disproportionately high.” said Xavier Cortada. chairman of the USBG academic
affairs committee, "but it's absurd that this university willingly refuses to grant their students such academic necessities such as the accessibilty of the PCs Something is wrong "
"It is necessary for |students| to have all computer facilities used in the most efficient manner in order to meet the needs of the students." said Scott Kornspan. USBG president.
Now that the bill has USBG's approval, it goes to Dr. William Butler, vice president for Student Affairs, who can either veto the bill or relay it to the appropriate department for a response.
Sociology takes humor seriously
By CATHERINE H. MALLINAS
Hurricane Staff Writer
Although the installation of additional terminals in the computer lab of the Ungar Computer Center is planned, the lab's present overcrowding problems are expected to persist
Currently there is an insufficient number of terminals, and some of those available are inadequate, according to students, faculty, and administrators
However, if the University adopts an Undergraduate Student Body Government proposal to make IBM personal computers currently at the College of Engineering more available, the problem mav be alleviated, say members of'the USBG senate, which passed the bill unanimously.
There are now 20 IBM personal computers with graphics features, which are off limits to all but a few engineering classes, on the third floor of the MacArthur Building
On the other hand, the Computer Center has only two such computers, heavily used by oxer 100 students enrolled in a graphics engineering course. In addition, there are approximately 300 computer science majors who are able to use the IBM PCs
The number of students enrolled in the College of Engineering is expected to rise in the spring semester, according to Director of Academic Services George P Brown This would place an even greater demand on the available computers
Brown explains that it s pres-
By DENISE L. HERMAN
Hurricane Staff Writer
The consensus of the first Student Health Advisory Board meeting was that a student health insurance plan is needed here at the University of Miami for both graduate and undergraduate students The board hopes to have a University student insurance plan ready for mailing in January. Dr Eugene Flipse, director of the Health Center, said that it is now a matter of paperwork and deciding on a company, a premium, and the benefits to be offered.
The plan will cost UM students anywhere from $180-$300 to $1,200, depending on the coverage chosen by the board The policies being considered provide, at a minimum, proportional amounts of coverage for hospital stay, surgical expenses, medicine and other miscellaneous hospital expenses Jane Whitehead, representative of the Graduate Student Association, emphasized that many graduate students work as teaching assistants and have a difficult time getting health coverage due to their academic status. Since their jobs are not full-time and due to a technicality concerning the number of credits they carry, they are not considered full-time students The board, which has been dormant for the past few years, was revived this year to help the University, and particularly the Health Center, determine the health-oriented needs of the students. It will look at existing programs and make recommendations.
Robert Gerhardt, chairman of the board, said that it is important for students to voice any complaints or gripes they may have. The board essentially will be act-
ing as the eyes and ears of the Health Center on campus
Presently, the board is comprised of representatives from the Graduate Student Association, the Undergraduate Student Body Government, the Residence Halls, and the Council of International Students Organization It is looking for representatives from the Student Bar Association and the Ro-senstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
I . Lee Bailcv to lecture at Gusman Hall
By LISA GIBBS
Hurricane Sews Editor
F. Lee Bailey, former defense lawyer, will give a lecture entitled “The Defense Never Rests" tonight at 8 in Gusman Hall
Railey, whose clients have included kidnapped heiress Patricia Hearst and the Boston strangler, is the author of three best-selling non-fiction books: The Defense Never Rests. For the Defense, and Cleared for the Approach
The former United States Ma rine fighting pilot has also authored a novel, Secrets.
Bailey, 47, from Walton, Mass., has lectured for over 500 college audiences and 1500 professional groups and has appeared on "Good Morning America."
He attended Harvard University and graduated in 1960 from the Boston University School of Law The lecture is the third in the University of Miami Lecture Series.
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dents will discuss their performance Funny films will be viewed and analyzed in terms of the issues; a collection of readings will serve as the text.
Students wil and individual show instances < films, television toons and other lit
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Miami Hurrwane/Jl’UO PESTOMt
David Osinski of the United States Army, a sophomore business major at the University of Miami, received an Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service Friday. The award was presentee by Lt. Michael Pilvmsky, chairman of the UM de-partment of military science. ____________________
By MARA DONAHOE
Hurricane Staff Writer
"It's about time we take humor seriously," said Dr Rick Zimmerman, The assistant professor of sociology will teach a new course for the spring semester called the Sociology of Humor.
The purpose of the course is to show the importance of humor in social interaction and the role of social groups and social situations as related to humor
The course will assess why something is funny and what particular things are funny, focusing on the development of a sense of humor and the role of the clown and comic.
Zimmerman predicts a large interest in the class. “When students
Tt’s about time we take humor seriously.'
IJr. Rick Zimmerman Associate professor of sociology
think about it," said Zimmerman, “they will realize the importance of humor in interpersonal relationships, how we appear to others and the roles we play in everyday life."
Racial, ethnic and "dim" jokes will be studied. In addition, the class will center on humor as a coping mechanism and its role in mental health.
During the semester amateur
High domanti on computers leads to problems in computer laboratories