Miami Hurricane, September 06, 1977

              New Budget To Improve UM Managing
By CYNTHIA I. CHIEFA
New* Editor
Historic Mural Enhances The Union Facade
Sitting in the shade ol an umbrella on a scaffold under the summer sun, Jon Soeder spent the month of July retreating nostalgic moments in liM's 50-year history.
A 1976 graduate of the University with a bachelor’s degree in science and fine arts. Soeder was commissioned by the Student Union Program Council to paint three murals on the facade overhang of the Student Union on the side facing the Patio. His talents as an artist were discovered when he served as assistant pool manager under UM Coach Bill Diaz, who had him do several paintings on the. wails around the UM pool.
Before embarking on the mural project, Soeder spent several weeks researching UM history and checking yearbook photos to supply accurate details His final design incorporates academics, athletics and architecture, with figures that Soeder said he hoped will trigger some association with the University in the minds of students and alumni.
“Had I used an abstract design, it wouldn’t have meant much to anyone,’’ he said, “but I think people can identify with the figures and places in the panels. It lends a nice, humanizing quality to the campus.”
Included In the panel of academics is a 1963 Ring Theatre production of “Twelfth Night" and Dr. Harry P. Schultz, chemistry department chairman.
f rom the world of athletics, there are, among others. No. 32—Chuck Foreman, former Hurricane running back and flanker; 1976 Olympic gold medalist in swimming, David Wilkie: and Debbie tarino, a former UM golfer.
Buildings depicted are the Library. the Ashe Building, the torn-down Anastasia Building and one of
the wooden shacks. Superimposed is an ibis, the UM mascot, in flight.
Now thai the mural is completed.1
It will be covered and officially unveiled during a pep rally on the Patio at 7:25 p.m., tomorrow.
Soeder. who has been working on a master's degree at the University of South Carolina, will coach swimming and leach algebra at Ransom-Lverglades School in the fall.
Under the direction of the Office of the Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance headed by John Green, the University is in the process of adopting the concept of zero base budgeting (ZBB).
According to a report prepared by the University Budget Office, zero base budgeting does away with the lump sum budgeting as well as with its long hours of involved preparation at departmental and unit levels.
The departments and units will be required to submit their budget proposals which will include the goals to be achieved and the break-down of resources required by the budge, tary categories.
also in the planning stages.
Pi Kappa Alpha (PiKA) leads UM’s official rush class with 26 pledges. President Scott L.oftus said that, although his fraternity is selective in inviting pledges, they will remain open to prospects who must first adjust to the University before making a commitment to a fraternity. Kail activities at Pi Kappa Alpha include a pig roast on Oct. 25, a pledge trip to the University of Florida Pike House and continued service to the Big Brothers of America.
Sigma Alpha Kpsilon's (SAE) rush
chairman, (iary Kolafa. is pleased with their 25 pledges. They impose no end to rushing, and they are always willing to speak with prospective pledges, SAE hopes to keep up their good record in intramural sports, as well as participating in the Big Brother Program.
Sigma Chi. still continuing their informal rush, boasts 19 pledges to date.
Zela Bela Tau (ZBT) Vice-President Dave Panitch summed up his fraternity’s pre-rush as “fantastic." Although official pledging for ZBT does not start for another week, 30
Traditionally, budgeting In institutions of higher education has been a combination of formula budgeting and incremental budgeting. In (his case, the budget is determined by the addition of all components of the budget. Then each successive year's budget is prepared by building on the preceding year’s with salary increases and price-level adjustments.
According to the Budget Report, ZBB subscribes to a diametrically opposite philosophy, which could he expressed as - what was good enough for the past may or may not be good enough for the future, the budgetary decisions in the present should he based on the foreseen and projected needs, and future objectives of the institution.
Until this fiscal year UM used the traditional formula form of institutional budgeting. However, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees has requested that the administration provide (hem with a recommended form that can be used for long term budgeting.
The purpose in developing a ‘long-range plan for UM utilizing zero base budgeting techniques is l wo-fold: first, to develop priorities and to plan together for the future of UM: second, to review the priorities of the University as they are presently constituted and funded.
Zero base budgeting process provides (he management with some basic information which is hardly
Of Pledges
Ml I rats Krporl Omilrr Number
Greek System Increases In Popularity
By CINDY VOVA
Hurncan« Stoff Wntor
The partying and the pledging at UM’s fraternities is still in full swing. The 11 social fraternities on campus, after nearly two weeks of rushing, are reporting an overall higher interest by students this year in the Greek system.
The Interfraternity Council <IKC) Rush Chairman Dave Case noted thal from 1975 to 1976 there was a 39 per cent increase in pledges. This fiqure raised the overall fraternity membership one per cent last year.
proximately 13 prospective ones. Alpha Tau Omega's official rush began last weekend. During the beginning of November, the fraternity will hold its first formal at.the Mai Kai restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale.
lambda Chi Alpha, with 14 pledges thus far. is still open to prospective members. Then informal rush will run through Sept. 30. Rush Chairman Steve Ziarkowski said he felt that the overall Greek system is definately picking up.
This year 1 anibda Chi Alpha plans to become more involved with the community. An upcoming formal is
students have already shown interest as perspective pledges. Along with pledge parties, ZBT sponsored a dance marathon for Multiple Sclerosis on Sept. 4.
The other four social fraternities on campus. Alpha Chi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Phi Delta Theta and Tau Kappa Epsilon aré also open to prospective pledges.
IKC is planning a variety of activities throughout the year, starting with participation in the Hurricanes' first football pep rally tomorrow on the Patio.
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madp available tinder traditional budgeting. After ZBB has been introduced, the management can:
1.	identify what are the functions performed by each unit, what is the significance of those functions and what is the cost of performing those functions at the minimum level and at higher levels of effort, in Ihe unii* to wiifcn they arc presently assigned.
2.	assess the alternatives ■which include the consequences of eliminating a program, of reassigning the functions, and of combining the
functions being performed by separate units.
3.	recognize the priorities of programs. of functions and of different levels of performance of those functions.
In a nut shell, Ihe main purpose of Instituting ZBB is to eliminate Ihe aura of enigmatic secrecy and confusion formerly surrounding the budget of the University.
“Zero base budgeting is not a panacea for solving any organization's budgetary problems by itself, however Ihe budget techniques which are part of the zero base budgeting process when combined with a long range planning process of establishing priorities and allocating resources based on these priorities," said Budgeting Director George Huxel.
Presently every university department is in an upheaval attempting to provide Green with the needed information for his tentative ZBB which will upon completion be submitted to University President Henry King Stanford and his cabinet before it goes on its final pilgrimage to the Trustees for final approval.	'
f If alumnit* Jon Soeder fahote) »pent I fit' men th of Jill v pnin tiny a mural depicting the hitlory ol tfie f m'trnilYM Hie trail ol the Student I it ion la i mg the Patio. In uni riling ceremony trill lake plate at 7:2a lomnrrotc rtemng, in. con function, uith a pep rally lor the loolhnll team.
The increase is continuing steadily this year. Currently, 72 students have made their pledges official by signing in with the Dean of Student Personnel, constituting a 29 per cent increase over a year ago.
CampusWide Football Pep Rally Tomorrow
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Alpha Epsilon Pi (AFPi) Vice President Barry Nedelman stated that his house has already signed 15 pledges. These pledges were installed last night. Nedelman stressed that AEPi is still accepting pledges at this time Upcoming events include working with the Big Brother program and AEPi's famous showrr-a-thon to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
With five official pledges and ap-
Library
Operating
Hours
The Otto G. Richter Library's regular operating hours are;
Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m to 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 to 10 p.m.
In addition, the Meyer Gold Reading Room is open until 1:00 a.m. Monday thru Sunday excluding Friday when the room closes at midnight.
By JAMES FERGUSON
Hurricane Staff Writ#»
UM students will get a chance to meet the UM football learn and coaches, as well as cheer them on to victory during a pep rally on the Patio of the Student Union tomorrow.
Planned by Undergraduate Student Body Government (USBG). President Allan l.ubel and USBG Treasurer Gary Nunes. The pep rally will include festivités for students beginning at 5:00 p.m with a food fest prepared by UM Dining Services All students who present a meal ticket will be treated to hamburgers. hotdogs, cole slaw, watermelon and many ot+ier delicacies. Others mav enjov the meal for onlv $2.50.
At 6:30 p.m. the evening will be open to the public, and the entire community can thrill to a diving exhibition by the diving team.
A performance by an on-campus musical group. Essence featuring USBG President Allan l.ubel. Student Entertainment Committee (SEC) Chairman Dennis Menard and the singing voice of USBG Senate Speaker Jose Cantlllo will start the pep rally.
Bv 7:30. the UM cheerleaders, the Band of the Hour (which is UM's marching band), the Hurricane Honeys. the Pep Squad and the football team will have arrived to catapult the thrill of the evening—cheering
and yelling the Hurricanes on to a hopeful upset in Ohio against the Buckeyes this coming Saturday.
The pep rally will also include the unveiling of a mural featuring 50 years of UM history, painted by Jon Soeder, a UM graduate.
Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening, and four lucky students will have an opportunity to go to the opening l!M football game at Ohio State University. The prize guarantees air fare, lodging and all expenses. All full-time graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to win. but they must be present at the pep rally when the drawing is held. Winners must also have a valid student identification card. Other door prizes include football season tickets, free dinners at local restaurants and free chicken.
There will be Disco dancing in the Rathskeller at 9:00 p.m., immediately following the pep rally.
Unlike last year’s pep rally, this one is being held on the Patio because of the poor turnout at last year's rally which was held off-campus.
“We want to give the team a great send-off to Ohio State.” said l.ubel. “I feel that student government has the duty to get the football team spirited in hopes that iv would carry over to the student body.”
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