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About Cougar print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1976-1977 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 4, 1976)
Enrollment drop causes monetary woes What is each full time student worth? "$1,000," said Dr. John Hakanson, Presi dent of Clackamas Community College. A decrease in enrollment is creating an estimated $340,000 loss in revenue, which is five percent less than budgeted, said Hakan son. By Lenna Fitch Staff Writer Photo by Jerry Wheeler I Ina scene from Clackamas County Repertory Theatre's production, "Merton of the Movies," the Montague girl, played by Julia Machacek, comforts Merton (Brent Crook) after he discovers that he has been betrayed by being starred in a comedy film, which he hates. "Merton" will be performed tonight, Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in the McLoughlin Theatre on campus. jexual minorities group seeks eqitimate movement at CCC By Happie Thacker Staff Writer There is a legitimate movement at Clack- nas -Community College to form an organi- tionlto raise sexual consciousness concern- g a yiable, legitimate option in our culture, wording to Vince Fitzgerald, minorities (visor at CCC. The Association for Sexual Liberation is jing formed to give persons with interests minority areas of human sexual behavior utual support and an outlet for self-expres- on,3 Although students involved have been re- ictant to associate themselves with the aunseling department and its connotations f helping those who feel they have a prob- im, Fitzgerald stressed his availability as iinorities advisor. "Anyone who feels they are in a minority osition in our society -- sexually, culturally r racially -- is encouraged to stop and talk," aid Fitzgerald. "I am offering my services s a point of contact for any minority alli- to present themselves at the Student Activi ties office for fear that the whole movement has been a joke. "There has been an under current of contact but only two or three who have shown any open interest," he said. Jean Powrie has created quite a bit of controversy on the CCC campus with his effort to initiate the gay liberation movement here. Powrie is interested in starting a con sciousness raising association especially con cerned with sexual awareness. "I would like to gather a core of half a dozen or so homosexual, lesbian and bi sexual persons who are interested in raising the consciousness level and improving the political and social position of sexual minori ties." said Powrie. "The emphasis will be on the gay movement but all minorities who share the same problems are welcome." Powrie is a member of the Portland Town Council, a political organization composed of gay people who are trying to get legisla tion passed which will insure that the civil rights of gay people are protected. nce." Fitzgerald feels that students are reluctant (Continued on Page 5) He explained that there are 200 fewer full time students (FTE's) tha the state will reimburse the college for, and 600 fewer He explained that there are 200 fewer full time students (FTE's) that the state will reimburse the college for, and 600 fewer FTE's than budgeted for in tuition. Chuck Adams, Director of Admissions, said that enrollment is down about 6.7 percent, and that community colleges across the nation are averaging 7 to 8 percent de crease in enrollment. "The largest part of the drop is due to Korean Vets who are not attending because their benefits ran out last May," said Adams. He added that another factor may be that employment is up. Hakanson said that this is the first time that CCC has had a decrease in enrollment from one year to the next. The greatest drop this year is in full time occupational supplimentary, and non-credit classes. There is also a trend toward fewer high school stu dents attending community colleges. To meet the problem, Hakanson said that there will be a temporary freeze on all capi tal outlay items. No vacancies will be filled without careful consideration of the need, and prior approvaHB Each Dean is to reduce spending on goods and services by five percent of the budgeted amount. Teachers are encouraged to consoli date classes and teach evenings, and no one is to work overtime. A meeting was held on November 2, in which Hakanson discussed the problem with faculty, administration, ASG officers and classified section officers. All were encouraged to take a more vigorous effort to attract high school stu dents, and put forth a more creative effort to keep the students who do enroll.
