gage Eght SCARLET AND BLACK Frld F uory RI. I969, STlIDENTS KEEP OUT! Art Colloquium Censures Dept. By JONATHAN STEIN The Gllnnell art department is not as ood as it could be. it is under-staffed. glhkil‘fg it Impossible for nonrmajors to take courses, and it is di icult for majors to pursue their education. The depart- ment lacks scope in the introductory as well as advanced courses. In the case of a leave of absence, there is no effort (trade to hire a temporary replacement. t the introductory level, the depart- nent sometimes assigns a man quali- led only for studio instruction to an art istory class. As a result, the quality of instruction is poor in the course, and he is unable to teach a studio course for which he is qualified. Art majors are not ‘nly limited by the courses, but also by ‘he eight credit restriction on indepen dent study. With’these problems in mind. the art majors held a colloquium last week— pnd to organize themselves and make suggestions on how to improve the de- artment. r The colloquium recommended the ad- illtion of two new staff members, one in art; history and one ill the studio in- junction. They all decided to circulate a ques tionnaire in hopes of determining how bunny “non-majors" have been unable to take courses and workshops. The majors will be asked to put down in writing the courses they feel are necessary for their education. The colloquim also decided to go to Chicago on April 4—7 where they will yisit Chicago art schools and museums, ‘the majors are also trying to make ar- rangements for an underground film series. The main obstacle to both the trip and the movies is money; as the art de- partment's budget does not provide enough money for extracurricular acti- vities. The money will have to come from the students. As a result of my article on the need for nude models, the majors have locat- pd a Zlayearsold, married, lion-student lwith modeling experience. willing to inodel for a reasonable fee. The students gow hope to convince the department and ‘ e administration that nude models are n necessity for serious art students. The acceptance or rejection oi the cot- PlAN AHEAD Contact Greyhound , Early ABOUT SPRING BREAK TRAVEL Western Greyhound Lino! Io IATTEY rExAco sac-sin — 136-7205 NSA to Oppose End of 1/2 Fare Recently there has been a great deal of consternation on campus concerning the proposed abolition of standby fares. The 5&3 contacted United Airlines and learned that stand-by rates still exist. The airlines also assured us that they will extensively publicize any changes. The National Student Association is protecting student interests in this mat- ter. NSA has retained legal counsel to oppose the recommendation of a CiVil Aeronautics Board examiner that youth fares are “unjustly discriminatory.” Arthur S. Present, the CAB examiner reasons: ”Although youth fare rates are available to everyone in the specified age groups, this attribute does not excuse the discrimination unless age is a prop- er foundation for that discrimination." no maintains that ”the rule or equality is paramount." Lawyers representing NSA will prepare briefs and oral arguments for presentation before the CAB, The NSA will support youth fares by citing the educational, social, economic, and cultural benefits gainedr m loquium's suggestions will affect the art department. If the department is not improved, serious majors will be unwill. ing to remain, and talented prospectives will not be interested in coming. fl Liberals Organize An organizational meeting for a new liberal Democratic pressure group in Iowa, the Iowa Democratic Conference (IDC) was held in Grinnell Monday. The Poweshiek County meeting was part of a state-wide series of organizational meetings in preparation for a conven- tion to he held in Ames, Iowa on March 3. Professor Alan Jones (History), chain man of the county meeting, and eight others out of thirty present at the meeting, were selected to attend the state convention. The IDC is foreseen as a liberal pres sure group within the state party. whose purpose would be “to focus attention on issues." It's purposes are, however, still . very vague, and they should be more clearly defined at the state convention. The group, currently headed by Dan Johnston of Des Moines, has been en- dorsed by state party leaders including former Lieutenant Governor Robert Ful< ton, former State Treasurer and guberna- torial candidate Paul Franzenburg, and former 4th district Congressman Bert. Bandstra. The DC is conceived of as a group which will criticize the state party. as well as work with it, although many state leaders are not prepared to do this. Generally, Iowa's Democratic Party is progressive compared with other states'; thus, IDC liberals should be able to Work very closely with the regular party. The meeting in Ames will be open to everyone; anyone who is ‘interested should see Mr. Alan Jones or Mr. Ed Moore. ._ Week Days Aren’t Any Fun Without a Trip to . . . AI-IRVANO S MON. . SAT. 5-1 PIZZA . sun. 5-12 Tom Ir latte Garbim — 235-5212 —- Free Delivery By MICHAEL BRANDON ”I'd hate to have students see some of the very silly things we do in faculty meetings," Professor Joseph Danforth (Chemistry) told the 5&3 last week. “We do some things we're ashamed of our- selves when we're flnlshed.” Danforth was one of five members of the faculty's Executive Council who were contacted by the 5&3 and asked to we plain why students are excluded from faculty meetings and to give their re— action to a suggestion that students be admitted to the meetings in a non-particl- patory capacity. Danforth said that the faculty isn't con< cealing “great secrets" from the Stu- dents, but he believes that students should not be present at most faculty meetings. although they should have ac¥ cess to the minutes. “i would personal- ly be influenced by some of the students I respect ii I knew they were observing," Danfonh explained. “With students there we would put on a show and wouldn't be our ornery selves." Chairman of the Faculty Joseph Wall (History) told the 5&3 that the question of student admission to tacuity meetings has never arisen before. “The meetings have always been closed to students and also to all administrators, except those with academic rank,” Wall Said. Fresh dent Leggett, rather than the Chairman of the Faculty presides over faculty meetings. Wall believes that only voting members of the faculty should be present at the meetings. “1 would object to any specta- tors, because I think it would change the free nature of the debate," be ex- plained. P hilllp Kintner (History) also said he would oppose the presence of students at faculty meetings. He said that topics discussed at faculty meetings range “all over the map," and include curriculum. student referrals and various academic matters which might be of concern to students, “However, having students pre- sent would reduco the viability of diS‘ cussion." Kintner said, "Many things that are discussed have to do with the individuals present, and some things are said that shouldn't be thrown out in the open." Professor Raymond Betts (History) thinks if students were allowed to attend faculty meetings, "the kind of free and frank discussion that often occurs would be inhibited,” However. Betta believe! that, “Students needn't be excluded un- qualifiedly on all occasions, and in many instances student participation wouldn‘t be out or order." He said that students should not be present when the faculty discusses certain “discreet" sub jects. Asked to explain what he meant by “discreet," Betts begged the question. Professor Waldo Walker (Biology) said that the faculty “discusses some things that are personal problems that don’t concern the students." He termed the faculty’s closed-door policy towards students as "sort of a tradition." Asked if he would oppose admitting students to faculty meetings, Walker replied, “i guess it wouldn't hurt anything, but it would limit faculty participation to some degree." Asked Li a students stake in his education didn't warrant his being pre« sent at faculty meetings, walker com- mented, “Well, I think most studEntl would be bored." KDIC SPECIAL PROGRAMMING Week OI Saturday. March I Morel. 1—10245 “iii. Advonturu at Lot in the Wonderful Country" 1:25 Basketball — liv. Mmii 2—7ioo Bel Canto nan "Tho Rum Runners" — "it. Car. of the saving Milkmen” March s—tioo Canto. Author'r Forum —. Dr. Myron Lieberman. Mind- itisnd Callngu 4:15 Dutch Failion Rolivod mo French Mono and Musiclujl (Francaixl 1:30 Special ROTC Show March 4—4200 Galbraith lecture “in. Pal. in:S oi Privation" 5 , 4:20 France Applaudr mo Expo Lecture; Dr. ssmd Brouwan, ”Economic Planning in . Present-Day Society" 3:00 The SGA Show March 5—4:oo "iii. Grlrmall Experilndu" — cpl-y of it. discuxxion at F. mo Last Summur at Childh dram by John anel March 5—4:“) German rim our»: one 5 ill Cc-ordinator‘r nspon 4:3» Five Centurinl or Dufch Music 1:30 NIW Folio in Town March 1—4:no Pan-Amcriesn conam ——__—. rou’s tiiiilioliii I RELAX IN A FRIENDLY WESTERN ATMOSPHERE Fine Food — cocktails — Beer‘on Tap LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Featuring Rick Exner WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 10-] ton HANNA _ FRIDAY NIGHTS 9 - Closing ADDRESS HERE: