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To The Editor:
I would like to take the opportunity to respond tol
System fails
We would like to thank both the Board of Education
and the faculty members for their efforts in averting the
threatened faculty strike at Clackamas Community Col­
lege.
Although no one wanted a strike, it also seemed,
for a while at least, that no one was willing to make the
necessary compromises in order to avoid one.
We are glad that a fair compromise was finally agreed
upon since it is our opinion that everyone would have
suffered and little would have been gained by a prolonged
strike.
With the recent rash of bargaining disputes and
threatened or actual strikes by teachers throughout the
state maybe it's time everyone took another look at the
present system of settling these matters determining
instructors salaries.
There must be an alternative to a system that is not
working and it should be found before we are involved
in another situation like this year's.
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Belated thanks
To The Editor:
At the request of Anne Nickel,chairperson of the college Board of
Education, may I express the thanks of the board and the college for
the invaluable assistance given in the very successful August 9
budget election by CCC students.
In particular, Nickel wanted to thank ASG President Mike
McCarty for his efforts in recruiting students from other institutions
to go door-to-door on behalf of Clackamas; for mailing flyers to
summer school students; for distributing signs in the community and
for putting up signs on campus. All these efforts were in addition to
his constant reminders to our own students to vote on August 9.
Our victory would not have been nearly so overwhelming without
the enthusiastic support and help of the students. We are deeply
appreciative, and Nickel wanted the students to have this specific
written recognition of our gratitude.
Thank you.
John W. Hakanson
President, CCC
points raised by Steve Bolkan in the Feedback section ofl
issue.
My comments are not directed at his point of a bia
naire for the Athletic Commission. I have seen that theluj
is not the only information source for data on this tl
there is a large scale attempt to secure input from ml
interest groups.
I would like to consider the issue of the communitlo
its role—or, as Bolkan phrases it, the function and goal
The law (ORS 341.009) defines the boundaries of th#
college system. Within the law is room for interpret
result, there is some variety in the types of programs o
of Oregon's 13 community colleges. Physical education!
the variables, as this curriculum area is a requiremi
programs.
I don't want to dwell on athletics at this time other!
out Bolkan's weak logic and mentioning that there are|
ments—look deeper Steve.
For the purpose of stimulating a campus dialogue in Th^
submit these points.
1) Community college means life-long learning to me
2) There is no difference between the group "studel
group "community." Here they are the same peopleaj
name serves only to describe the roles these people ai
given time.
3) The line between "education" and "service" isl
community college arena. It is defined by practices and |l
plemented at each school.
4) (My vision for the future) If there is hope ford!
neighborhood consciousness in Clackamas County it lies ini
of this community college to develop educational op!
facilitate an integrated community service delivery n!
provide a wide variety of meaningful activities for theI
community interests living, working and learning in this
I do agree with Bolkan's point that our board of dir®
provide a service to all of us in providing the leadership!
creative exploration of the interface between CCC and]
County. My hope is that The Print is an appropriate]
beginning the dialogue.
Gerard Beliavita
Rt. 1 Box 198
Mulino, Ore. 97042
Emphasize education
To the Editor:
Rebuttal to "Why Bother," Oct. 13 issue.
I am into my second year at CCC and I vividly recalltfl
told at freshman orientation to "Get Involved." I've hear®
words numerous times since that first day. I do not hearai
ing us to strive for that education and keep our grades
should "get involved" in all of these extra curricular goodies-s
plays, parties, student government, etc.
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For every 15 credit hours, a student should be preparedtos
another 30 hours a week in order to stay on top. This is45hl
studying. I know of quite a few people here that are studentsca
a full load, besides which are employed and many are married
families.
At a time when schools all over the country are badly in nee
funds it seems a bit strange that we would have ample tospen
activities that no one seems to be interested in.
Many people here are financed by the Vet's, DVR's, CETA
I would imagine some of them aren't too concerned where 1
cent of their fees end up. I wonder what would happen ifilW1
departed CCC along with their part of the $35,405 that student
ernment has control of.
Personally, I don't have the time or energy for extra turn
activities. I do agree these things are important to a certaw el
but I feel that there should be more emphasis stressed on edud
than involvement. After all, that's what it's all about, isn't it?!
David R. Griffin
Rt. 1 Box 898
Estacada, Oregon 97023