Oregon daily emerald., May 15, 1981, Page 8, Image 8

University changes medical leave
By CHERYL STEINHAUS
Of the Emerald
Several amendments have
been proposed to the Universi
ty’s rules governing medical
leaves for students.
Under the changes, in cases
where mandatory medical leave
is considered, the dean of
students would request assis
tance for and evaluation of
mentally ill students by appro
priate student health center
professionals.
"When the old procedures
were used in the past, they were
difficult to administer,” says ad
ministrative assistant Muriel
Jackson of the proposed
changes.
Previously, students were
given the opportunity to consult
with a private physician. But
students often didn’t take the
initiative to seek out medical
attention, and evaluations often
were incomplete.
Amendments alter health rules
“The proposed amendments
allow for protection of student’s
rights, and protection of the
University and students from
potential threats,” Jackson
says.
Recommendations for a
student’s medical leave could
be made by faculty or students
who feel an individual is
endangering others or is a dis
ruption to the classroom.
If the recommendations war
rant an investigation, the dean
of students would forward a
written explanation to the
student health center director
for further evaluation.
The center director then
would diagnose the nature of
the danger to University staff
and students or the educational
process.
“Students have a right not to
have anyone interfere with their
health problems, as long as they
do not pose a threat to others,"
says health center director Jim
Jackson.
If a student refuses to consult
the health center, the dean of
students would notify the
student's parents and ask for
their cooperation.
The student then would be
informed that the University has
submitted a request for his or
her medical leave.
The next step would be a for
mal conference where the
student could answer questions
and discuss the situation.
A psychiatrist of the Universi
ty's choice would attend the
conference for observational
and testimonial purposes. The
student also could have a phy
sician present for comment.
“Although cases where
mandatory leaves are required
are infrequent, it’s important
that clear action is taken and
that the student is assured full
due process," says dean of
students Robert Bowlin.
Students also would have the
option of appealing to the as
sociate provost for student af
fairs if a procedural error has
occured.
Students who leave the
University on a medical leave
could return after any health
problems are resolved and after
gaining the approval of the
health center director.
“The student will not be
barred from the University,”
Bowlin says. “A student is
guaranteed enrollment provid
ed academic qualifications are
met.”
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After reviewing comments
from the community on the
proposed changes, the Univer
sity will file the amendments
with the secretary of state’s of
fice.
“Before we come to that
point, we will try to touch bases
with all affected people, so that
we can be sure there is a
general agreement on the
changes,” Jackson says.
Copies of the amendment are
available in the University
President’s office, Room 110
Johnson Hall, the ASUO
President's office, Suite 4 EMU,
and the reference desk at the
library.
The last day to submit
comments is May 15.
Symposium
will include
minority views
The 1981 Women’s Sympo
sium achieves a mixture of
presentations by lesbian and
straight, minority and Cauca
sian women.
In contrast to last year’s sym
posium, which was canceled
after minority and Caucasian
women were unable to agree on
programming, this year’s sym
posium will attempt to include
any interested women’s groups,
according to symposium or
ganizers.
The symposium begins Tues
day and will conclude Friday.
Feature speakers will be Merle
Woo, who teaches at the
University of California at
Berkeley; Nilak Butler of the
American Indian Movement;
Susan Morales of El Centro de
la Raza, a Chicano group; and
Denise Carty-Bennia, law
professor at Northeastern
University and member of the
National Conference of Black
Lawyers.
The symposium will include
workshops, panel discussions,
music, films and a coalition
building potluck supper. The
panel discussions and work
shops will include a program on
Tuesday titled "Racism: Taking
Action.” Sponsored by the
YWCA Racial Justice Com
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on institutional and personal
racism.
Other programs will include
"Fat is a Feminist Issue,”
“Breastfeeding Today,”
“Pregnancy and Pre-Natal
Care,” "Christianity: Feminine
Mystique or Faith in Action?”
and "Sexual Victimization of
Children.”
Music will be performed by
First Light, a Eugene all-women
rock and roll band, Niobeh, a
black woman musician, and
Emmy Fox and Nancy Sitz.
For further information, con
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One EMU, 686-4732.
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