_....._.....s ...__..,.... .. . _..e. ---- ..-«........... .m......,..~L..._...................:......~»....._.._._. - . , -......a.._....—.....———............_._._... _...... .. Qlnntwrtirut Eailg Qlampiia Serving Storrs Since 1896 VOLLXXXNOJI STORRS. CONNECTICUT 'l‘l'F.SI)A\'. SF.PI'F.MBF.R 2| , I976 Finch seeks committee memo s’ release By JOHNHILLIII The chairman of the student government announced Monday he will take the University before the Freedom of Information Commission to force the release of memos from the Program Review Committee, which ad- vises the administration on conso- lidating academic programs. In a letter to Kenneth G. Wilson. vice president for acade- mic affairs. William Finch, the chairman of the Federation of Students and Service Organiza- tions (FSSO) asked that Wilson release memos containing the recomendations of the Program Review Committee concerning the various academic programs at UConn. Finch said in his letter. dated Sept. 14, if Wilson did not release the memos “we will be forced to appeal your denial to the Free- dom of Information Commission." William C. Orr. associate vice president for academic affairs. said Monday the recommenda- tions of the Program Review Committee were completed in the committee's capacity as a private advisor to President Ferguson. “The Program Review Com- mittee was instituted strictly to answer questions from the admi- nistration." Orr said. “It is a private advisory committe, it cannot take any action on its own. The Freedom of Information Act does not apply in this case." Morton Tenzer. a member of the Program Review Committee. Reaching A Crisis said the Commission's purpose was to “make suggestions" to the UConn administration. but the committee “is not involved in the implementation of the sugges- tions. Finch said the Program Review Committee's “findings are of such magnitude that here is something terribly wrong if the students. who will be affected by the decisions of the committee. are not made aware of the decisions reached by the com- mittee." “ft is bad that there are no students on the Program Review Committee," Finch said. "and worse that they are being denied access to the committee's find- ings." Finch said he felt Wilson “or Tensions seemed to reach a high point in this scene of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” perfonned Monday night at the Albert N. Jorgensen Auditorium. The original national touring production cast gave the performance. [Staff Photo by Buzz Kanter] Kiss°1nger’s shuttle diplomacy Professors discuss Africa By JOHN J. KWOLEK The shuttle diplomacy efforts of Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger to resolve the racial problems in southern Africa were greeted with mixed reactions Monday by UConn professors familiar with the problem. “I'm surprised how successful he appears to be so far," Curt F. Beck. professor of political sci- ence said. Kissinger has been conferring with southern African leaders. power with significant segments ultimately will lead to a sharing 0 of the black population of Rhode- sia." he said. . Kissinger has been seeking pledges from Smith that control of the Rhodesian government be given to the black majority. He said he is pleased with his discussions with Smith. who will consult with his cabinet ministers before conferring again with Kis- “However. I find it difficult to f believe we'll have a peaceable solution. There are many vital interests of race and personality that will make it difficult for them to satisfy the public," he said. “It's ridiculous. They're last ditch efforts." said James C. Faris. associate professor of an- thropology. ‘‘It may be too late because any man should not be put in the position to be able to decide what should be public information and what won't be public." Orr said the committee did not have any power to implement its recommendations and “couldn't act it the president wasn't free to disregard it." “Finch is a little ahead of the game when he asks for the Program Review Committee's re- commendations. The action on the suggestions is taken by subsequent committees within the administration or the depart- ments involved." Orr said. Tenzer said the Program Re- view Committee did not submit any formal reports but their recommendations were in the form of memos to Wilson. and the department involved. "There is no report. we make internal suggestions." Tenzer We simply make recomnienda- tions." Tenzer said. "we are not involved in the implementation." Finch also decried the lack of representation of students on thc Program Review Committee say- ing the decisions reached b_v the committee would "not only help determine the future of individual programs but the fiittire direction of the University." Finch said “Student leaders have been continually deprived of official input. and repeated re- quests to sit on this i-oimnittec have been flatly rejected." Finch said the Program Review Committee's recommendations are part of a long-range master plan for the academic develop- ment of UConn. “This is part of the master plan and we should have access to the information affecting the deci- sions." Finch said. "We are not said. "Those are in the form of willing to let the stttdents just be memos." sent by the committee the parties involved in the re- commendation. he said. By ELLEN GRAY The president of the UConn chapter of the American Associa- tion of University Professors (AAUP) Sunday labeled the $79.2 million budget UConn has re- quested from the General As- sembly for the 1977-78 year as inadequate. _ “If you look at the l977—78 budget request. it is approximate- ly $5.3 million more than we're operating on now." Anthony T. DiBenedetto, professor of chemi- cal engineering and department head said. The request repre- sents only a six per cent increase over the current operating budget he said. “The inflation rate in the country is probably more than that.“ DiBenedetto would not say how much be things UConn should request from the General Assem- bly. but he said that with enroll- By MARLA ROMASH UConn head golf coach Craig people are taking things into their Hill called it “the best golfing day own hands. Southern Africa is in UConn has had in a really long given the inforiiiation. We should be able to decide what is iinpor- iant." he said. AAUP considers budget inadequate ment limitations. departments rtinniiig out of money and “things tightening up." the request is unrealistic. “This is one of the first years that the adniinistration have not requested enough." DiBenedetto said. He added that he had not “the slightest idea" wh_v the request was so low. According to the AAUP. the administration has described the budget request as a realistic appraisal of U(’oiin's needs. eva- ltiated in the light of the state's financial difficulties. fheAAUP is the major faculty labor union at UConn. and was this summer designated the facul- ty's collective bargaining agent. The $79.2 million budget UConn has requested from the General Assemble is $8.5 million less than last year's request. Golf team captures Yankee Conference (UNH). the University of Maine and the University of Vermont (UVM). According to Hill. the Huskies . . . . singer‘ _ 8"3Ve danger it l5 (309135 Under time." It must have been. including South African Prime Beck satd, however, that the majority rule. Faris Said’ The Ucmm golf team Captured Minister John Vorster. Rhodesian blacks “don't seem to be ready He said Smith appointed blacks the Yankee Conference Golf Prime Minister Ian Smith. Zam- even if.Smith makes concessions. to government positions but gave Championship Monday afternoon bian President Kenneth Kuanda. There is guarantee black parties them no important taskS_ “They in Stowe Massachussetts and Tanzanian President Julius will agree-~ to Smith's propo- have no representation of any Playing on the north course of Nyerere in. im attempi .to avoid “'5'” , . significance." he S8ld- citing the the Stowe Acres Country Club. fpfrther pol(iltic§i:ut)i(ilrrnoil inhsouth . Beck said thgrenfiay be difficul- widespread division between the the Huskies defeated three time burg; 5;: seekin ef‘a' W eren fies ‘."‘“ the mlt g°Ver.n.':er;]' "_"m°'°“5 Rlwdeslan Black F80 defending champions the Uni- . . . g 0 unseat t e . Smlth has to Consult W“. t e i‘0"5- ‘ versity of Massachussetts white minority governments. rest of the government to give up He said the Vorster goverm (UMaSS) by seven strokes. . --rm impressed that Kissinger power, and they may not con- men. may also be in danger of ..UMa'Ss used to be the best” has been able to reach a cetain sent)‘ losing its power an m h . . . . H _ ~ - g I be said UConn 5 Gary Cohen. degree of understanding with Ian l can do nothing but applaud bloody.-v he Said UMass and the University of Smith." Beck said. his efforts so far." said John N. .. . . . - “I think Kissinger is seeking . It s something even the mighty Rhode lsland (URI) tied for t f t th t Plank. professor of political sci- Henry Kissinger is powerless to Second place‘ followed by the some sor 0 agreeme" a Since‘ stop." Faris said. University of New Hampshire victory was the result of strong team play. "Everyonecontributed.W€ WON because we had a really expe- rienced team and a lot of depthj‘ he said. Though the tournament's indi- vidual honors went to Jim McDermott of UMass. the Hus- kies overall performance earned them the championship. Seven men competed for each team with the six lowest scores combining for the four team's total points. Junior branchfer Paul Bozzuto. Continued on page 16