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Boyd: ‘A research institution...has a questioning approach... rather than a dishing-out approach...’ The flagship of the University administrative fleet is University Pres. William Boyd. Boyd, who is just finishing his first year at the University, came to Eugene by way of Berkeley where he served as Vice-Chancellor from 1966 to 1968 and Central Michigan Uni versity where he served as presi dent for seven years before com ing to Oregon During the past year, Boyd spent much of his time responding to attacks from outgoing ASUO Pres. Jim Bernau. Bemau was ired by Boyd's decision not to open faculty evaluation records to students, a decision Boyd says he based on opinions of University faculty members and Boyd's non-support of an EMU tavern, among other, things Bernau charged throughout the year that Boyd underestimates student political maturity and that com munication problems between the ASUO and Boyd were a result of Boyd's refusal to take students seriously Boyd disagrees ”1 have always taken the ASUO senously. I have never doubted its legitimacy." Boyd says he's satisfied with the power afforded students under the current structure. He points to student membership in the University Senate and their voting rights in faculty meetings. "There are always those stand ing procedures for students to avail themselves to, as well as a number of faculty/student commit tees.'' Boyd says the combination of these committee positions and the independent student association gives students a powerful role in University decision making. He dismisses as unimportant the fact that students are a minority on vir tually every committee they sit on "It’s been my experience that lines don't get drawn faculty and student. On an issue, a grading or a grievance procedure issue, you’ll find students and faculty members on both sides." Boyd has also been called to task on his feelings about the rela tionship between research and teaching at the University. Boyd has been accused by Bernau of favoring research at the expense of teaching, a charge Boyd de nies. "The University of Oregon is a teaching University, but its as signment also includes the dis covery of new knowledge. The two goals are not in conflict with each other; a research institution simply has a questioning ap proach to knowledge rather than a dishing-out approach to know ledge." Other major figures in Boyd's Administration include Ray Hawk, CQtake a peek at the ODE Oregon Daily Emerald Gerald Bogen, and a newcomer, Paul Olum. Ray Hawk As Vice-President of Administ ASUO budget and makes budget recommendations to the presi dent. Hawk, who has seen many ASUO budgets, is opposed to total student control of incidental fees. V ration and Finance, Hawk is re sponsible for the Athletic Depart ment, the Physical Plant, Busi ness Affairs, and Classified Per sonnel. He also reviews the Photo by Rob Mottoo “The student government is not always representative of the stu dent body at large," warns Hawk. "Sometimes we wind up with a very small number of people mak ing decisions of very large deter minations.” Gerald Bogen Bogen’s position as vice president for student affairs gives him administrative responsibility for Campus Security, the Student Health Center, the EMU, Univer sity Housing, and student person nel and administrative services. Bogen says students should play a role in governing the University, but the extent of that role varies depending on the issue. He points to the EMU as an example. “Although it’s a community facil ity, the EMU, the students are the ones who predominantly foot the bill, and therefore they should play a predominant role in the gover nance of that building.” Paul Olum A newcomer to this University’s Administration, Olum will serve as Vice-President for Academic Af fairs and Provost. This position, which Olum will take over on Sept. 1, is responsible for designing and supervising University courses, and allocating money to the University’s various departments and schools. by Greg Wasson siegmund’s Cleaners FAST SERVICE ON ALTERATIONS Sjegmunds Cleaners 821 E 1 3th 345-6321 ROOSTER BREAKFAST You can sleep in and still enjoy our breakfast specials. Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Grab a lunch Featuring A Giant Cheeseburger made with 100% ground chuck or choose from a variety of sandwiches Reuben Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Egg Salad Grilled Tuna Grilled Cheese Oak Pit 854 E. 13 th Ave. Page 13 Section A
