Veritas, Vol. 22, No. 03, September 28, 1981

              United Way fund drive begins this week
Contributions can lie made three ways
The three-week United Way fund .drive begins this week on all University Campuses. The goal this year is $132,400, according to the coordinator of the drive,
Dr. Sidney Besvinick. At a kick-off luncheon held September 18, President Edward T. Foote II told University staff members in attapdance that private universities and charities often find themselves "going to the same well for contributions. Foote urged faculty, staff and administrators to remember that fact and participate as fully as possible "now that it is our turn to give.”
Contributions may be made to the United Way in one of three ways, Besvinick said. The pledge cards — blue for A03s and A05s, white for administrators, faculty and research staff — can be returned to the United Way coordinator accompanied by cash or a check or can be marked to indicate a payroll deduction on the employee’s next check.
Nine sub-coordinators have been named by Besvinick to assist in the campaign. They are: Raymonde Bilger, Student affairs; Alan Fish, Business Affairs; Norma Rogero, Financial Affairs; Bryce Dunham, President’s Office; Robert Fuerst, Academic Affairs; Mudge Ferguson, RSMAS; Ed Coll, Development, Ginger Chergey, Medical Center Development and Ron Simmers, USBG.
Standing up fov the United XX^ay... President Edward T. Foote II addressed members of the University community at a kick-off luncheon last week. Also speaking at the luncheon were (l to r) Rabbi Mark Kram, B. Franklin Skinner, volunteer chairman of the F>ade County United Way campaign, Dr Sidney Besvinick, and Father Frank hechiara.
grievances, offer solutions
By Sharon Clark
Approximately 150 faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences gathered to examine and air their opinions about research, students, curriculum and facilities in the College on Saturday, Sept. 12. The academic retreat, believed to be the first in the College’s history, was held at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
Before the panel discussions began,
UM President Edward T Foote II announced that he had waived the mandatory retirement age for Arts and Sciences Dean Arthur W. Brown so that "the College can continue to benefit from his strong, gutsy, visionary and effective leadership.” Dean Brown, who joined the UM in 1977, had been scheduled to retire at the end of the 1981-82 academic year.
Also, in a special session, David A. Lieberman, vice president for financial affairs, presented a fiscal overview of the University. He emphasized that while the University’s financial position is the strongest in the University’s history, it continues to rely too heavily on tuition dollars. Also, the endowment is inadequate—$45 million, in relation to what would be ideal for a university of this size, $150 million.
He anticipates that the results of "Reaganomics” will affect the availability of student aid funds and government research grants. Changing demographics indicate 26 percent fewer 18 year-olds in 1992. To improve the University’s financial position, Leiberman suggested that additional private funds be secured for the endowment and student financial aid, and that the University clarify its mission because it must allocate scarce resources to best exploit its opportunities. In addition, to preserve the tuition revenue stream and enhance student drawing power, Lieberman emphasized the need for academic improvement and its influence upon financial results.
Dr. Pamela A. Ferguson, mathematics, chaired the first presentation on current trends in the various disciplines within
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Along with the election of a vice-chairman, the Faculty" Senate will consider matters ranging from the United Way fund-raising campaign to a new pay plan at today’s meeting.
According to Faculty Senate Secretary Lynn Morris, the agenda developed by the Senate Council includes remarks from
Also on the agenda are two items relating to faculty finances. Dr. Thomas Clingan, law, will report on recommendations for changes in compensation. Professor Clingan is chairman of the Faculty Compensation Committee. The Senate will also be asked to discuss a proposal to allow faculty the opportunity" to receive w ages via a 12-month pay plan. The 12-
See Senate membership. page 5
Through the eyes of a child... the world of "big people” can seem awfully mysterious. The Canterbury Child Care Center on the UM Coral Gables campus seeks to prepare children for entry into elementary school by teaching them how to explore their world. See page 4.
President Edward Foote. The president is expected to comment on his reorganization plan, according to Mrs. Morris.
Dr Sidney Besvinick, assistant to the president, is scheduled to address the faculty on the United Way fund drive which begins its three w^eek campaign today.
payment schedule would be optional, Mrs. Morris said.
Finally, the Senate will be asked to elect replacement members for two vacancies on the Tenure Review Committee.
The Faculty* Senate meeting is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. in the law auditorium today, Sept. 28.