Miami Hurricane, September 08, 1978

              Early Registrai ion:
Good but not Great
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Close Encounters of the Kegistration Kiml
..statimi* lump in contati uith M.A.R.S.
Next Attorney General May Be UM Alumnus
By LORI BARRIST
Humean« Staff Writer
In an effort to eliminate many of the problems faced by students at registration, UM has implemented an advanced registration program.
The Manual Advanced Registration System (M.A.R.S.) was first used in April to register students for the Fall 1978 semester. Approximately 3230 (out of an enrollment of 16.000) participated in this preregistration program.
“What we did was to set aside two weeks for academic advising and one week for registration,” Sid Weisburd. Data Base Administrator and Director of Registration, said
Students participating in the program were required to pay a $125 deposit as a committment that they were coming back. There was no other pricing.
“Here is where the confusion began," Weisburd said "Many students didn't realize that this $125
would be applied toward their tuition. They thought It was an additional fee that they had to pay.
"Also, financial aid recipients
”M hat nr hoped to do tins make registration easier for the student, uhile at the same lime, increase the cask flair lo the l niversily and cut attrition.**
— Hill Spiim Associate Dean School of Education
weren't aware that waivers were granted.”
As a result of misinformation or
lack of information concerning the $125 deposit, some student did not know that they could participate in the M.A.R.S. program
Pricing was another area where there was much confusion. Although fee schedules and written instructions were sent to each student, many didn't take the time to read them or to figure out how much they owed.
Students who paid in full by July 21 did not have to come to school until Aug. 23 — the last day of registration.
"But if your payment was not received until after July 21, you had to come in on Aug. 21 to complete registration. Otherwise, your kit was purged and you had to start all over again," Weisburd said.
Also adding to the general misunderstanding was the late announcement of the increase in the student activity fee. Many pre-registered
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issue special ID badges to those who have offered to participate in the service. “This will keep outsiders from passing themselves off as bona fide escorts to unsuspecting students," Cervera stated.
Cervera hopes to have the operation in high gear by October 1. However, there are not yet enough volunteers to man the service on a fulltime basis. As incentives to volunteer workers, USBG is trying to work with the Student Union to provide free bowling, billiards, etc. to those who are on call but not are not actually out on escort assignments.
Also, Student Government has yet to come up with a suitable name for the new service. Any students who wish to help with the program, or who have an idea for a name for the service, aie urged to contact the USBG office at x-3082.
By CINDY VOVA
N»ws Editor
It has been over 10 years since Barry Richard, now candidate for Attorney General of Florida, attended UM, but his concern for the University as well as the students has remained high since his graduation.
Richard, who brought his cam-
rilgn to UM last week, received his A. from the University in 1964. During his undergraduate career he served as president of ODK for two terms, was a member of Orange Key and was tapped into Iron Arrow, which, at the time was the highest men's honorary on campus. He also was a member of UM's debate team, placing second in the National Championship at West Point.
While in Law School, also at UM, he served as Chief of Iron Arrow,
As a freshman he entered the school's prestigious Moot Court.
Richard commented that there have been a lot of changes since he attended UM
"Most of my classes were in the Merrick and Memorial Buildings. The library and the Student Union were just being built at the time,” Richard said.
When asked what the general attitude of students at UM was during his years here he said that the "first three years (1960-63) students were very wrapped up in the politics of Kennedy."He mentioned that two professors of govermnent left the University during that time to join the Kennedy administration.
Richard commented that "younger people don't grasp the feeling now” that politics left on the students during his years here.
New Service Protects Students After Dark
By MICHAEL J. WEBER
Aitiafanl Haw» Editor
The dangers of walking alone around the UM campus after dark are well known and often well publicized. This year, however, something is being done to alleviate the fears of those who must travel about the campus at night. Undergraduate Student Body Government (USBG), headed by this year's president. Alicia Cervera. has formulated a plan that should decrease the possibility of evil doings after dark.
The plan, which is still in the formative stages, would provide volunteers to escort students from their late classes, night time activities, the Richter Library, etc., to their dorm or apartment.
Joe Penata. Director of the Stu-lent Union, and Rick Artman. As-listant to the Vice President of Stu-lent Affairs (Dr. William Butler), tave been instrumental In planning ind setting up the new service.
The escorts themselves are all volunteers from different clubs and organizations, including the Karate Club, the Air Force ROTC, Circle K ind Student Government A new telephone line is being installed at the information desk at the Student Union. Direct lines to lha phone will be hooked up at the Library. Engineering Building, Computer Building, Science Building and at other locations on campus where late night classes and activities are scheduled The service is tentatively scheduled to run from dusk to 1 a m . which is closing time for the Library.
To utilize the service, a student needs only to pick up the phone at his or her location, and request an
escort	. .	.
The service, which is headquartered at the Union, will then assign a one male/one female team to accompany the student from his location to his residence
The escorts are all trained to handle basic first-aid situations such as treating shock and deep lacerations, and administerating CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
The reason for the male/female escort teams is to ensure that the escorts will not and can not take advantage of the students who,.wish to use the service”, said Cervera As a further safeguard against abuses within the service. Residence Halls Office has agreed to
He cited the death of Kennedy as "very depressing" to students on campus, and the "beginning of his generation's crack on politics.”
Also while he was an undergraduate the students at UM took a stand demanding integration of an, at that time, all white University.
"While students at the Umurslry of Alabama were rioting against integration. we we*e meeting with Henry King Stanford asking him lo integrate the athletic teams "
Other projects initiated during the years of 1962-63 were the boycotting of all-white restaurants including Jimmv's Hurricance (now site of Small Car World) and Shorty's Ribs.
After his graduation from Law School, Richard served two and a half years active duty as a lieutenant in the judge advocate general's corps of the United States Navy.
Following his naval duty he became head of the South Florida office at the Department of Legal Affairs for two years. It was at that time that he was appointed as Florida’s Deputy Attorney General and served another two years in this capacity.
"When I was Chief Deputy I was very active in trying to establish the FPIRG (Florida Public Interest Research Group) effort," he said.
In 1974 he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives and re-elected in 1976. He now holds the position of vice-chairman of the Criminal Justice Committee.
When the consumer movement of 1970 began Richard worked with UM students in an effort to have dangerous toys removed from the shelves of stores. His group of students, who were referred to as "Richard's Raiders.” met regularly in the Student Union to discuss their findings and ideas. "Richard's Raiders" were also responsible for stoping deceptive advertising used in the South Florida auto rental and cruise ship advertisements.
“If I'm elected I would like to go back to the University concept of bringing private volunteers into government".
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During his legislative career Richard has introduced and sup-jsorted numerous bills in just about every area. He was a prime sponsor of the Sentencing Reform Act. which is an "attempt to return fair and certain punishment to the criminal justice system by requiring convicted felons to serve definite terms of imprisonment.” He was also the major sponsor of a strong
anti-crime package for the state, as well as sponsoring a law to crack down on child pornography.
Additionally, he has held key rolls in establishing Florida election reform. judicial reform and ethics and financial disclosure legislation.
When asked what similarities he found between University students during his years at UM and today Richard said, “I think students stiii
search for leadership that's more honest."
“ There are too many politicians promising magic. This generations been through a massive ordeal with government. Students want simple integrity," Richard said.
"We don’t always have the answer. All 1 can promise is my com-pitency and to continue to try and find answers."
it’s in full operation."
Powell suggested that anyone interested in campus security who wished to talk about it, should contact him through the Office of Administration and Finance and make an appointment. He said,"I am available to talk to anyone.”
Powell commented that the, t See Page 3
By CINDY ESON
Murrtc«r>« Staff Writar
Each day thousands of people pass through the gates of UM, without much thought, if any, to their own personal safety. How safe is the University of Miami? According
is an unsafe place to learn or work?
University President Henry King Stanford and Dr. John Green. Executive Vice-President for Administration and Finance, are looking for some answers. They have commissioned John Powell Consultants to study the University's Public Safety Program. According to Green, the safety program has not been studied for years and it is time for the department “to take a hard look at itself.” He added that “we should have a self-study to see if we are current” and "to see if we’re really as good as we think we are "
The report will be filed mid-October. Green explained it will then be President Stanford's decision whether or not to release the findings of the study to the public.
Green said the study will point out deficiencies in the present security system, provide a program to integrate both the safety and security systems, and a method to implement the new plan
Green said Powell studied UM for about 10 days at the end of July and the beginning of August. Powell's focus then was on building safety. For example, he checked to see if the exits were clearly marked and accessible, Green said.
Green remarked that Powell came y*highly recommended" by
many different people in the public safety consultant business. Powell was formerly the Director of Security and Associate Dean of Students for Yale University until 1968. He was also a consultant for the Presidential Committee investigating the Kent State shootings. He is a specialist in campus security and has handled about 40 such cases.
Green said Powell is paid on a perdiem basis, as a consultant. The cost of the study will be around $15,000, Green estimated.
During a telephone conversation to his office in Connecticut, Powell said he will return to UM on Monday, and stay about a week to gather additional information for the report, which is less than half completed.
Powell explained that during this visit he will study residence hail security and other student activity centers. He said he hopes to include in his visit meetings with various student groups representative from student residence halls and student government to hear their feelings on campus security. "Do they feel secure on campus?" Powell asked for instance.
Powell continued, *‘I want to reach as many people I can on campus. I want to find out what the Univers^ of Miami is like while
to David Wikr, director of Public Safety, ov?r the fiscal year June 1,-1977 to May 31. 1978. there were 64 cases of simple assault, six cases of aggravated assault, ten robbery cases and 31 cases of "sex matters." Do these statistics indicate that UM
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