Miami Hurricane, October 16, 1987

              The Big Apple
The University of Miami Singers are in New York City this weekend for some Sightseeing and a gig at Carnegie Hall.
News — page 3
Gripe, gripe, gripe!
Andy Shipe offers his unique perspective on life at UM and life in general in ‘Shipe's Gripes.'
Opinion — page 5
On the right track
The University of Miami Greentree track, financed by $250,000 in private funds, has finally been dedicated.
Sports — page 9
Enrollment near ’86 figures
By MARA DONAHOE
News Editor
This year’s enrollment figures at the University of Miami are about the same as last year, according to the latest benchmark enrollment study released yesterday.
The UM freshman class consists of 1,700 students, as compared to 1,691 last year. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment this year is 13,341, as compared to 13,383 a year ago.
"Total undergraduate enrollment will fluctuate between 8,300
and 8,500,” said James Ash, UM vice provost.
"The quality of this year’s freshman is almost an exact mirror image of last year," said Deborah Perry, UM enrollment dean.
Perry said students are choosing the University for a number of reasons, including the location, honors programs and the residential college system.
"More students are visiting the campus than ever before,” Perry said. “It |choosing UM) is an informed decision."
Undergraduate students seeking degrees decreased to 8,370 from 8,501 last year.
Ash said this is because of last year's large graduating classes and because fewer transfer students were accepted. “We expect this trend to continue," Ash said.
The number of graduate students seeking degrees increased slightly from 2,546 last year to 2,668 this year.
Ash attributes this to an increase in several graduate programs.
“It is the general plan for
undergraduate and graduate students to remain level for the next couple of years," he said.
About 48 percent of students are from states other than Florida, a four percent increase from last year. Forty-five percent of the freshman class is from Florida.
"The better the University gets the more representative the student body will be in terms of the whole nation," Ash said “Out of state our location is definitely a plus.
“It Is difficult to isolate particular factors why students are
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choosing the University,” Ash said. “Nobody knows for sure why students make a decision.”
Ash said the University is "offering what students want." He said this includes small classes, a beautiful campus and good research programs.
He also said the University is in the sunbelt which is "definitely an advantage."
“It helps us |recruit| in the northeast,” Ash said International student enrollment increased from six to seven percent.
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Glances
Joe Perez Cruz does a free portrait of Joann Crumbly in Mahoney Hall.
Program promotes safe drinking
By BARBRA SPALTEN
Assistant News Editor
Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students is sponsoring a week of alcohol awareness at the University of Miami. The National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week runs from Oct. 19 to 25 at schools across the country.
At UM, the program is sponsored by BACCHUS, Student Government, and the Student Personnel Dean’s Office.
Joy Piotrowski, a BACCHUS member, said the aim of the week of programming is to "promote responsible drinking among college students: lots of schools are promoting it now."
The theme of the week Is "Celebrate Safely at UM.”
“We’re not trying to permanently change students," Piotrowski said. "We want them to be more aware of situations. We'd like to help some people and raise awareness on campus."
The programs include:
•	The Convinccr — Thursday and Friday in the Breezeway. "It promotes safety with seatbelts,” Piotrowski said. The device shows people the impact of a simulatedd crash at 5-10 miles per hour.
•	Car wreck — Every day at the rock, a simulated car accident due to alcohol will be on display. Students can guess the number of beer cans in the car.
“It’s pretty scary when people see the fatality," Piotrowski said. "It makes them see what can happen."
•	Non-alcoholic beverages — Every day. 11 a.m. to2 p.m., different drinks containing no alcohol will be given away at the rock "We’ll have juices, fruit drinks, and also tips on sipping,” Piotrowski said.
•	Batmobile — The Florida Highway Patrol vehicle that goes to the scene of a drunk driving incident will be at the rock all week.
•	The Great Drink Off — A competition at 7 p.m. Monday on the Patio for the best
non-alcoholic drink, best drink name, and bar decorations.
•	Anatomy of a Party — A panel discussion held at 8 p.m. Monday in the International Lounge. Five scenarios of parties will be conducted as well as discussions on behavior and liability.
•	Scared Sober — 6:30 p.m Tuesday in University Center 226C.
•	Party with the Professionals — Tuesday night at the Rathskeller. Non-alcoholic drinks will be sold, and students can use a breathalyzer to see how alcohol affects them
•	A panel consisting of a psychologist, physician, and attorney will discuss the ramifications of alcohol use and abuse at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Eaton Residential College
•	The Dade County Medical Examiner will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday at Stanford Residential College about the effects of alcohol abuse on the body and accidents caused by the influence of alcohol.
RA selection process to be changed
New RAs to be chosen earlier; 2 phases of selection planned
By MANUEL PRAVIA
Staff Writer
Resident assistants will be selected in the fall instead of in the spring, according to Pat Whitely, assistant director of Residence Halls Personnel and Training.
“We are now splitting the process in half to provide more training opportunities for the staff to get together before the fall semester," Whitely said.
The process will begin this month and end with final RA selection in late February.
"It is not that we will select two different groups of RA’s," Whitely said. "It is just that the selection process will be conducted in two separate phases."
The first phase will consist of group interviews by selection committee members. The second phase of the process involves individual interviews with faculty and administration members and
other RA's to be conducted after winter break.
The selection process will begin with a recruitment drive on Oct 25 in the University Center Breezeway. Later, four information sessions will be given at the various residence halls from Nov. 1 to 4
Students interested in becoming RA's must attend one of the four sessions to obtain an application form.
"The object of these sessions is to inform and promote awareness in the student body of the duties and responsibilities of a resident assistant," Whitely said.
Applications and an essay will be due on Nov. 9 in the residence halls office, located in Eaton
Residential College’s north wing.
The essays should be no more than four typed pages on the applicant's perceptions of an RA’s image and responsibilities.
“It is a very objective procedure. Both the interviewers and the committee members are given some training to aid their evaluations,” Whitely said
This new process is “more convenient for the student," Whitely added
The final decision is issued Feb. 22 so the selected students may make the appropriate housing arrangements before the April I housing deadline.
"They will not go through the hassle of |housing| cancellations like other years," Whitely said.
Students interested in being RA’s must be full-time undergraduates with at least a 2.75 GPA They must also be in good disciplinary standing, be available to work all of the 1988-89 academic year and have some previous group living experience.
"The RA should produce or stimulate an environment conducive to intellectual growth on campus,” Whitely said "This is one of the most significant leadership opportunities on campus. It requires thinking on the spot and the ability to solve different challenges."
“We want people who go through this to learn more about themselves and others,” Whitely said. “It's a great learning experience."
RA's receive free housing, the 14-meal dining plan and a $465 stipend for the year.
For more information, call Fat Whitely at 284-4505.
Senate renames SEC, ratifies senators
By BARBRA SPALTEN
Assistant News Editor
The Student Government voted to change the name of the Student Entertainment Committee to Student Government Productions at the meeting Wednesday.
"We sign their checks and ratify their voting members,” said F'reddie Stebbins, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Senate. “SEC is under the rules and regulations of Student Government."
This week the bill passed 18-1. At last Wednesday's meeting the bill was defeated 9-7. Senior Senator Freddie Traub said, “It just goes to show you how much some people can be influenced."
The one dissenting vote was Rich Gauthier, who is
leading a ticket in the upcoming fall Student Government elections.
Gauthier said, “I am running a ticket because 1 feel students should have a choice between candidates. There should not just be a few chosen by Senate leaders."
Senior Marlene Alvarez said she called the SG office to find out about becoming a commuter south senator. She said speaker of the Senate C. Dean Furman never called her about a screening and when she called back she was told that SG President Bill Barzee already appointed two senators.
"They said they were trying to publicize it so students could get involved, but they shun people who might oppose their party views," Alvarez said.
Furman said Barzee is the only Senate member
who can appoint candidates, and that he had appointed two other candidates for the seats by the time Furman called back Alvarez.
The two other candidates for commuter south were ratified by acclamation at the meeting along with three other new senators.
Daysi Munoz, one of the new commuter south senators, has been a commuter student for four years “I see lots of problems," Munoz said, "and number one is parking." She also wants to help commuters get more involved.
Nely Chebly, the other new commuter south senator, Is a transfer student. "This is my first term so I haven’t seen any problems yet. but I'm sure they exist," Chelby said.
Jimmy Edmund, the new Mahoney senator, has
been involved with the SG cabinet. He said he has a good understanding of the needs of Mahoney residents. He plans to increase security at the dorm and wants to open the dorm’s old entrance.
Marlene Miller, who was ratified as nursing senator, wants nursing students to become more involved, especially because the School has moved to lackson Memorial Hospital. “I think It’s a shame that we are alienated from campus," Miller said.
Stebbins changed positions in the Senate. Since he is now living in a fraternity house, he couldn't :ontinue as commuter central senator. His new position is School of Communicationssenator
"I’m fired up about it," Stebbins said. “I can reserve my seat in the senate."
Day to develop leadership skills
By SHAWN A SERIG
Copy editor
Leadership UM. a day designed to improve leadership skills, will be held tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m in the University Center Flamingo Ballroom
“It will teach how to be better leaders.” said Tracy Bonday, Omicron Delta Kappa member."Participants will acquire better skills for more efficiency in group situations."
ODK (the National Leadership Society) and the Rotary Club of Coral Gables are co-sponsoring the event.
Guest speaker, State District Attorney Janet Reno, will speak about leadership skills from II a.m to noon.
"She |Janet Reno] exhibits the necessary criteria for leadership skills and she's somebody whose name is easily recognizable by students," Bonday said.
Leadership UM will begin at 8:30 a.m. with an ice-breaker where students get to know one another. Two programs,”Effective Leadership Communication," and “Your Leadership Style" will follow.
A five dollar registration fee covers a catered breakfast and lunch. Applications for the program will be accepted until this afternoon.
Applications may be picked up In University Center 232. Completed forms can be left in the ODK box in the Student Activities Office.
ODK recognizes juniors, seniors, graduate students, faculty, and administrators for their accomplishments and leadership abilities both In the community and on campus.
Bonday recommends that students who are active in school activities attend Leadership UM.
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Miami gator
A young gator was recently seen skimming the surface of Lake Osceola.
UM Health Center to extend hours
By CAREN BURMEISTER
Assistant News Editor
Starting Monday, the University of Miami Health Center willex-pand its services and hours to better serve students' needs, according to Dr. Eugene Flipse, director of the University Health Center.
Student Government President Bill Barzee said SG began coordinating efforts last summer with Flipse to make the Health Center more available to students.
Barzee said he recognized the problems that students whoare in class or work all day had in getting to the Center.
"Dr. Flipse has been very receptive to students’ needs." Barzee said.
A new sports medicine and orthopedics department is now available to students three days a week. Orthopedic appointments must be prepaid
The cost is $25 in cash or check,
or $50 if paid by credit. Orthopedic appointments will be scheduled from noon to 2 p.m Tuesday, 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 11 a.m. Friday.
Regular out-patient hours have been extended Monday through Thursday The new hours are 8:30 a m to 6 p m On Friday office hours will continue to be 8:30 a m to 8 p.m.
Pharmacy hours have been extended, and the pharmacy will remain open during lunch hour. The pharmacy will be open 8:30 a m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. F'riday.
The Women's Health Care department will now be open two afternoons more per week than before. The new hours are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, and 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
Infectious Disease Services will be offered 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday by appointment only.