Miami Hurricane, September 01, 1978

              Volum«' 31, Number One
Friday, September I.
Plume 2« I 110 I
‘Resigns;’ Fox Remains Dean
*•/< is unfortunate that the events of the nasi feu weeks have abscureil the fact that the School of Business has never been stronger.''
— Edward Fox
"I find that business mutters tumid seriously impede the lime that I would have available lo de-
vote to the work reautred ol the dean.'
Samuel Sax
By JEFFREY M.WE1SS
Hurricane Staff Writer
The nomination and subsequent withdrawal of Samuel Sax as dean of the School of Business Adminis-
tration might have been em harassing to the University, but did not impair in any way the work going on at the School.
The ultimate outcome of the search that consumed 13 months in-
volved 155 applicants, the chairmen of each of the departments within the Business School, and the office of the Provost is that Dr. Edward Fox has agreed to remain as deaq for the forseeable future.
The long search for a person to replace Dean Fox, who wanted to return to teaching and writing, resulted in a list of ‘‘six or eight names” being submitted to Dr. Clyde Wingfield. University Prov-
Islamic house of Worship Planned; W here to Build is the Only Problem
By Ivonne Rovira
Murrican* Staff Wrttar
Although few of the details are official yet, a mosque, or Islamic house of worship,will soon be built at the University.
The project was dedicated in the Flamtngo Ballroom early in July. The costs are to be covered by UM •om Arab count
ntries
and businessmen.
The original scheduling of the building at lot 59, located behind Hillel Jewish Student Center, the Health Center, and Canterbury Episcopal Church Center caused a major set-back in the mosque plans before a decision was reached to relocate the building.
“That whole situation had been resolved as of three weeks ago. The reason they are looking for another spot is that it would cut off access to Hillel. Canterbury, and the Health Center. No people in wheelchairs would be able to get into Hillel or the Health Center,” Morton Arrol, Hillel associate director, said.
Rick Artman, assistant to the vice president for student affairs, denied that fear of clashes between Moslems and Jews had anything to do with the decision to relocate the mosque.
According to International Students Advisor Laura Morgan, the decision to build the mosque next to Hillel resulted "because that’s where all the religious centers are.” The single exception is St Augus-
tine's Catholic Church, located on Miller Rd. instead of Levante Ave.
St Augustine’s Catholic Student Center was built apart from the other religious houses due to a Catholic clergyman having, years ago, bought the land on which the
Center now sits with the idee of building s Catholic student center and a parish, both of which resulted.
Morgan also denied that the proximity of Hiliel had anything to do with the change of plans; however, she cited the expansion of the Health Center facilities as the cause of the change. Health Center Direc-loy Eugene Flipse said that he preferred not to comment on the relo-

Kareem cited lack of land to accomodate the projected building as a problem.
“There is just too little land for a project the size that we want,” Kareem said.
He pointed out that construction
of the mosque was to be an international, not merely an Arabic happening: meant to teach other people
more about the Islamic religion. In keeping with this, Kareem and other Moslems will include a library, open to the public, dealing with their beliefs.
“There is vey little available here on Islam and Islamic countries. There is a big confusion between Arabic and Islamic. Islam is for the
In tht name ol Almighty God. the Merciful, the Compassionate
cation of the mosque since "apparently it was a mistake that has been corrected.”
“I don’t see any sense in saying anything if someone makes a mistake a corrects it before any harm is done,” Flipse said.
Although plans have not yet been finalized, the Islamic temple will likely be situated on Red Rd., according to Hussain Kareem. president of the Moslem Students Association.
whole world, and Arabia is a geographical location,” Kareem explained.
The Arabic word ’’Islam” translates into peace, purity, acceptance and commitment. Kareem defined it as “ an international objective, not for any (one) sector of mankind, but for the peaceful co-existence of mankind.
“Islam is a code of life, dedicated
completely to the will of God. Everything is in a state of Islam — mountains, trees, etc. Man has been given free will, to be peaceful or not. When man lives in peace, he is then in Islam,” he said.
According to the Koran, Islam is based on Goa**	to Abr»-
hmm. imomari, Isaac. Jacob, Moses, Jesus, and various other prophets, with “ no distinction between any of them.” The five pillars of Islam are: a declaration of faith in God,prayers five times a day, fasting during Ramadan (usually in September), Zakah, a payment of one-half of one percent of one's income as alms, and , if possible, a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Moslems believe in the omnipotence and “Oneness” of God, in free will, and direct God-man relationships.
“In the West and even in the Far East,” Kareem said, "people look at Islam as opposition to Christianity and Judaism.
"Islam is not one who kills Jews. If you kill people for religion, you are not religious. People who fight because of religion are completely ignorant . If you live freely in the will of God, you will live within the will of God, peacefully.”
Kareem said that the doctrine is not meant to attack any religious persuasion or groups but rather that, people should no longer leave religion to "politicians.”
Summer-long Search for Director Ends; Ira Licht Appointed to Run Art Museum
ost, according to Dr. Roy Hensley. Dr Hensley, chairman of the Economics Department, was also the chairman of the consultive and search committee responsible for finding a new dean.
The appointment of Sax as dean was announced on Aug. 9 and his withdrawal from the position was annoinced nine days later.The Hurricane learned that a well informed member of the local community informed the University about inaccuracies in the resume that Sax submitted. It was determined that Sax’ withdrawal would be in the best interest of all parties.
Mr. Sax, who was supposed to join the University as Dean Elect on Nov. 1, sent a letter to UM President Dr. Henry King Stanford, which read, in part, “I find that business matters would seriously impede the time that I would have available to devote to the work re-qutreo or tne oran.” subsequent tT> the release of that letter, both major Miami newspapers carried stories outlining inaccuracies in Sax' resume.
According to Dr.Hensiey, one of the requirements for the position was an advanced degree, and Sax’ resume stated that he had received an MBA from the University of Wisconsin.
“Certainly the University of Wisconsin gives lots of those degrees, but they didn't happen to give that one," Hensley said.“I don’t think that one could maintain one's self in this type of job with only a bachelor’s degree,"he concluded.
Mr. Sax’ name was submitted with others to the provost’s office. According to Dr. Hensley, the consultive committee had no role in the selection of Sax over any of the other candidates. Dr. Wingfield left for vacation immediately after announcing Sax' nomination and could not be reached for comment.
The search was conducted by a committee consisting of the chairmen of the departments within the Business	School. A national
search.including advertising, was set up in accord with Affirmative Action programs. The eight-man
committee received 155 responses. Each person was requested to send a resume. Accorrding to Dr. Hensley, such resumes are generally accepted at this level of application. “It would be kind of bad if a record check began to be necessary," Dr. Hensley said
Since Dr. Fox never actually stepped down as dean, there was never any break in continuity in the schol administration.
“Dr. Fox has been making all the decisions. Neither students nor alumni should think that this branch of the University is in any jeopardy," said Hensley.
"It is perfectly obvious that this has caused great confusion in the community. We have a fine business school and things are going extremely well for us,” Fox concurred.
resignation effective the beginning of next year, withdrew that resignation at the request of Dr. Stanford.
In accepting that request. Dr. Fox said,“It is unfortunate that the events of the past few weeks have obscured the fact that the School of Business has never been stronger. While admissions standards were raised sharply this year, enrollment is up at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Ground will be broken this November for our new building which will enable us to increase programs which have been planned, but for which we had insufficient facilities."
Since Dr. Fox withdrew his resignation, there are no plans for reestablishing a search committee
“I do care about our reputation and it is important to me personally, that this not be corrupted in the community,” said Fox.
Dr. Stanford expressed his appreciation of Dr. Fox’s decision. “We are grateful to Dr. Fox that despite his expressed wish to return to teaching and research, he has agreed to continue as dean My request to him is supported by the unanimous recommendation of the School’s department chairman,” said Stanford.
Ira Licht, an administrator with the National Endowment for the Arts and former curator of Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art, has been named director of UM's Lowe Art Museum, following a national search that began last March.
Dr. Clyde Wingfield, executive vice president and provost, said that Licht’s appointment is effective today.
Licht succeeds John Barratte who resigned from the post May 31.
While curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art. exhibitions Licht directed included thosr of Robert Irwin, Peter Blume. and Bodyworks. He joined the National Endowment of the Arts in 1976 as coordinator of two of its programs: Works of Art in Public Places and Visual Arts in the Performing Arts.
A graduate of Columbia Univerity, where he earned his bachelor's and master’s degrees in art history, Licht served as an assistant professor of art history at the University of Rochester from 1970-74.
He is the author of numerous publications and has lectured and led symposia at universities throughout the nation. His interests in the arts include photography, contemporary music, and films In announcing the appointment. Dr. Wingfield stated that UM is fortunate to secure a man of Ira Licht's vision and experience.
“We feel assured that under his direction, the Lowe Art Museum will continue to be a major cultural force in the community as well as an educational resource for our faculty and students’’ Wingfield said.
Dr. Wingfield also paid tribute to the 19 members of the community advisory and academic search committees, noting that "because of their thorough screening of more than 25 qualified applicants, we have been able to appoint a truly distinguished director for the Lowe
Art Museum.”
UM Trustee Emil Gould was chairman of the community advisory committee, and Dr. Arthur Brown. Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, chaired the academic search committee.
West Lab’s Future Unknown’til Sept. 20
\\ riters. Typists. Photographers W anted; Staff Meeting Today
The Hurricane is looking for people who like to write, hive a nose for news and can meet deadlines erior journalism experience is help-™l. but not necessarily a prerequisite
Writers are paid $5 per article, and photographers are paid$5 per
photo. Interested people should contact the HURRICANE at x-4401. or stop by room S221 of the Student Union.
There will be a staff meeting today at 4 p.m. ail those interested are urged to attend.
Ira Licht takes control
... neu art director assumes command
By CINDY S. VOVA
»•« Siller
Negotiations between the UM and the Dade County School Board over the purchase of West Laboratory Elementary will resume Sept. 20 at the School Board meeting
Negotiations, which began earlier in the summer, were halted because neither the School Board nor the University wanted to make a final decision when West Lab parents were not present.
West Laboratory Elementary. Dade's first experimental school, was built after 1954 when UM donated the 10 acres of land adjacent to the east side of campus, at that time an agreement was signed stating whenever the School Board decided to discontinue the West Lab project, a fair purchase price with depreciation would be computed before purchase negotiations began A similar agreement in favor of UM using such a formula to initiate purchase negotiations was not made.
UM's decision to purchase the school stemmed from a need to relocate the art and communication departments, which are currently located in the shacks behind the Memorial Building.
The school Board recently presented UM with two alternatives: at the Sept. 20 meeting presenting a
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final purchase price offer or suspending negotiations until 1982.
"We are still eager for the University to acquire the facility, bui we are not eager for the University to give up having a laboratory school,” UM president. Dr. Henry King Stanford, said.
West Lab is used as a real life workshop for the students in the School of Education.
If UM was to acquire West Lab, Stanford said, it is possible that Sunset Elementary School at 5120 S.W. 72 St might be converted into a lab school.
During the summer, UM made an offer of $725,000 for the West Lab building. This figure was derived from an average of Quinllvin Appraisers value, $440,000 and the school board's book insurance value of $827,655, plus a 10 per cent increase for replacement value. However, the School Board had set a price of $2.23 million.
The facility, which according to Stanford, is to accomodate 1000 students, currently only has approximately 400 students en-'•olled.Stanford stated that by moving tlte school to that location, more students than the present 400 children enrolled at West Lab. would be able to participate in the experimental program. West Lab’s waiting list exceeds 1700.