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Volume 3 -- Issue 2 CAMPUS UPDATE Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI OCTOBER 27, 1980 MRS. By Bill Garant and Pat Bedore Wilson dormitory was the scene of much excitement on Thursday, October 16, as Mrs. Joan Mondale-- wife of Vice-President Walter Mon- dale--stopped and spoke briefly while on a campaign swing through the state of Michigan. Campaigning with- out husband Walter, she was accom- panied by Dan Dorrity (D), who is seeking a congressional seat from the 11th District in the upcoming elections. Arriving about 2 minutes late because of flight complications, Mrs. Mondale was introduced to a crowd of approximately 75 persons by Dr. Charles Donnelly, president of ACC. Present in the rather smallish crowd were several ACC and Alpena High School students, along with members of the local media and a few ACC faculty members. Also seen were a fe’ lpena‘s more Prominent citizens, including Bill Morey, who is currently running for State Representative from. the 106th District. Mrs. Mondale began her talk by relating a conversation she had with oe said, ao which he is sui have replied, “Give my best to the Lumberjacks.’ [n a more serious moment she related how that she centered her. Alpena visit on the ACC campus because she wanted to encourage younger persons to parti- cipate in the upcoming elections. “Politics is everyone’s business,’ continued Mrs. Mondale, ‘‘and we must get involved.’’ She reminded those present that democratic gov- ernment requires the involvement of those being governed, and said that, “we must tell America what we think--we must votel’’ She con- tinued on this théme for the next 5 minutes or so, and then moved on to her closing remarks. In closing, Mrs. Mondale again reminded her listeners of her main reason for appearing, mentioning that the most important thing about any election is not who we vote for, but simply that we get out and vote. She added, however, that she be- lieved that the Democrats offered the best candidates in all elections, and Mrs. Joan Mondale speaks to a crowd of ‘people gath- Dorrity (D). * ered inside the Wilson dorm. With her are Dr. Charles Donnelly (center), and congressional hopeful Dan (Photo by Brooks Krumbach) | PEOPLE By Beth Anderson People helping people is a beau- tiful thing to behold, and that’s exactly what can be seen when “the Alpena Volunteer Center (A.V.C.) gets in the picture. The A.V.C. is located right on the campus*of ACC = in room 112 of the East Campus building, and is under the direction of Mrs. Vernie Nethercut. The Center’s “a list of school and social agen- cies’ requests which are kept on file, and which aré continually updated. Mrs. Nethercut and her assistants seek to fill those re- quests whenever a volunteer makes contact with them by developing a specific program that will be rewarding both for the volunteer and the particular agency concerned. Orientation and training are highly stressed, as are program coordination, evaluation, and recognition of HELPING the volantescs important con- tribut oe ae be wondering what a volunteer does. There are a large variety of volunteer jobs available, such as being an art aide, a tutor, or simply being a friendly com- panion for someone--plus any many more. Some examples of the volunteer work done by ACC students last year are: Cathy Heilig was aclass- room helper at Ella M. White Ele- mentary School; Elizabeth:Littler did publicity work for local Girl Scouts, and also worked on a question and answer series for the downtown: construction project; and Marylou Northrop. served both as a tutor for a younger per- son, and as an assistant at Shelter, Inc., a local outreach center that helps victims of spouse abuse. Nethercut mentioned that some of the requests that come in are never completely filled, like those PEOPLE is for tutors and mental health hel- pers, and that the Center is al- ways in need of more volunteers. So the question is--are you quali- fied? And the answer is--probab- ly yes! The A.V.C. feels that, “A volunteer is an extra pair of hands, an extra measure of personal warmth, a very valuable special resource, and a bridge between the particular school or agency and the community.” So to quali- fy, all you need is a willingness to take part in orientation and train- ing sessions, to enjoy people, to be dependable, and to be discreet when necessary. Volunteers are concerned and dedicated persons of all ages, who come from all walks of life, and who are willing to serve on a regular. basis--even if for as little as two or three hours a week. They are all united in a common desire--a desire to assist others in a time of need. {continusdio ‘On page 3, column 3) MONDALE VISITS WILSON DORMITORY that she hoped that everyone would vote Democratic--especially making sure that President Carter and his “strong, intelligent, and handsome” Vice-President were re-elected. After speaking for some 15 min- utes, Mrs. Mondale thanked the crowd for their attendance and stepped down from the podium, which allowed her to mingle with the crowd and shake hands. She. then moved on to an adjoining room where she held a press con- ference with members of the local media, which centered mostly on Mrs. Joan Mondale -- the person. (continued on page 4, column 2) ACC Faculty Signs Pact By Assistant Editor Dave Talbot On Wednesday, Oct 15, the ACC Faculty Council ratified a tent- ative agreement on a two hear con- tract, its first ever, with the ACC Board of Trustees. he contract bargaining had to start with a separate board and new language suitable to a community college, instead of the old K-14 inntamotoverie ang The am : On April 29, 1980, bargaining be- gan peeusen the Faculty Council and the Board of Trustees, setting @ pattern, which may. bring future negotiation meetings to decisions quicker. During the month of Augist as the bargaining continued, a state mediatior was called in when the deadline of the talks were drawing to aclose. On Aug 23 under the direction of the mediator, a tent- ative agreement for a two year con- tract was reached. The faculty ratification grants the 55 member council an increa 10 percent on the salary schedule. Beginning salary for an instructor with a bachelor’s degree is $13,214 ranging to a top BA salary of $17,- 8: 39. Master's . degree base is $14,- z 536 to a maximum of $23,323. For those with doctorate degrees, the salaries will range from a-base of $16,782 to a maximum of $26, 098. Included is a 7.4 to 9.3 per- cent increase for summer sessions and extra class preparation time, ~and fringe benefit improvements in ue) and dental insurance. Also, a process was developed to handle different benefit issues which may come up if a federal wage freeze is ever put into effect. Cost of living adjustments between 8 and 11 percent, based on an April to-April evaluation, health insurance and long term disability, will be part of the SINE benefits in the second year pact. $ “(continued on page 4, column 1) ‘ eee se Of -