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Volume 3 :Issue 1.0 May 4, 1994 ~ = ~ ' !!f:!!.s /?_~"' ~:.!3:~.~!.}!:!}?ject rejected ~ LAYOUT EDITOR spector. I think the average person walk- "We think it's very impor- ing through the door wouldn't ta} Amid staunch assurances tant to preserve the integrity of ~otice [the cutbacks in construe- ~ C, ~ r lJ)" /~ :r:j:" i:~rtz ;r~~~:;,e~:~ ::::i:!i~ s:~t :e~:~in~~ uon.]Another suggestion is to y" ;s?' Donald Newport announced last changes suggested by Lyngos, build all facilities on the ground, weekthattheprojectitselfisun- whilebringingtheCenterProject as opposed to a second story. Page 2 dergoing some streamJining. into the proper range of budget, While the square footage would Six construction bids for are for the main part simply cos- remain intact, cost for elevators the Student/ Community /Busi- metic. and stairwells would be elimi- ness / Learning Resources Newport credits the cost natoo. Center project were recently re- overrun to the increase in the "The task is to save the jected after extensive review by costs of construction materials, program, not make the sheet of the project architect, representa- such as lumber, during the long paper smaller or cut the corner tives of the State, and Dow process of planning and design- off it,• said Lyngos. "{We're] Howell Gilmore & Associates. ing. trying to get value out ofit." The construction budget, "The design process has As a result of the setback, approximately $6 million, fell been going on for five or six the 16 to 18 month project has a short of the bids which ranged years," said Lyngos. "It was revised schedule. April throug~ from $7 .6 to $8.6 million. likely that poured foundations, June of 1994 has been reservl To aid in making up the for example, were cost effective for redesigning. In July, th million+ difference, the college a couple years ago. In today's State will review the changes has hired Henry Lyngos a.~ a market, concrete block founda- Bids will be received in Augus construction consultant and co- tions are more effective. So, you and in September contractors wil ordinator for the project. With save a little there." be on site to begin constructio his help, the college is doing a A list of 30 to 40 "targets" The building should be i "careful" cost/benefit study. has been created to aid in the use for the spring semester evolving cost cutting strategy. 1995/96. Lyngos will serve as Rounded walls, brick fac- "We made a commitme ACC's representative to work ing on external walls, and to this community and to lots f with the State and contractors extensive sky lights are the type folks that we would deliver a c:r involved with the construction. of things Lyn gos is seeking to set series of programs and set- Dr. Don Newport recently held a press conference to discuss His background includes work eliminate. vices, and that's what we'(e plans for redesigning The Center. as a contractor, developer, mort- "You may see paint instead going to deliver," said Newport. Photo by Linda Simpson Teachers protest Engler' strike legislation BY Scurr REEl.l S JAl'F Wj{ff"E){ Governor John Engler faced mixed reactions when he arrived in Alpena on April 23. A crowd of approximately 350 gathered at the City of Al- pena Marina to meet the governor. About 300 of those present came to protest House Bill 5128, the teacher strike leg- islation Engler said he will sign. Teachers and support staff lined Harbor Drive carrying signs that read, "Teaching is my life. Bargaining is my right", "Flush the John" and "My union respects me. My class respects me. Why don't you?" House Bill 5128 amends the Public Employment Relations Act by doing the following: • Assl.!bsing ,1 penalty line against teachers and the union for striking, and school boards and individual members for lock- out. ■ Changing collective bar- gaining as it effects health benefits and insurance carriers. ■ Permitting school boards to obtain private sector assistance for noninstructional services. Ann Boucher, an elemen- tary teacher with Alcona schools said, "This has nothing to do with schools. It has to do with politics." Keith Titus, Democratic candidate for the 37th Senate dis- trict, commented, "During the past week, we saw the true col- ors of Governor John Engler and the Republican dominated legi~ their rights to assembly, mean- Jature Education and collecU'vf, ing they could be fired for bargammg m general suffer~' protesting actions of the school terrible losses. The legislatioll board or administration. has tended to divide the statei He also said those who are intotwoveryseverelydelineated angry with Engler and his poli- camps and people who were able ies should join forces. to work together in the political 'Together," he said, "we can re- process will find it extremely ove the governor from office." diificult to do so in the near fu- President of the faculty ture." uncil Frank McCourt said, "The total issue is that the last legislature and the Governor, in particular, have absolute con- tempt for teachers and teaching and that teachers have an abso- lute contempt for the legislature and Governor. Until there's some dialogue between teachers/ MEA and the legislature, there probably will not be a lot of good happening." StaterepresentativeBeverly Bodem (R-Alpena) who sup- ported the bill disagrees. "While labor's voice will be preserved, " she said, "it cannot continue to Gilbertson to speak at graduation ceremony decide matters that rightfully BY ANGEL\ BF.AURTEN should be determined by admin- STAFF WRJTLR istration, parents and elected school board members. This leg- islation is a logical and necessary extension of our recent school reform acheivements. • Bodem pointed out that teacher strikes have been illegal in Michigan since 1947, but courts are reluctant to halt walk- outs "while local families are left to contend with the demands and costs of illegal strikes." Frank Musto, local Uniserv Director of the Michigan Edu- cation Association commented, "Even though this bill does not directly affect the community college at this time, it is pretty clear what will happen in the long run." Musto pointed out that the bill not only affects the health care area but allows volunteers to assume previously paid posi- tions and the subcontracting of services in areas such as coun- seling. "This is the beginning of a dismantling process of collective bargaining," Musto continued, "that has been in place for more than thirty years. It won't stop withK-12." House Bill 5128 does not affect ACC, but a new bill now in legislature will affect ACC in- structors' retirements. Dave Bowman, Director of Graduation plans for 1994 are complete for the May 12 ceremony to be held in the East Campus gym. Dr. Eric R. Gilbertson, president of Saginaw Valley State University, will serve as guest speaker. Dr. Donald Newport, president of ACC, selected Gilbertson as orator to further enhance the relationship between ACC and SVSU. "Gilbertson has a good perspective on community col- leges," stated Newport. President Gilbertson grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Bluffton college in Ohio with a bachelor of sci- ence in economics. He also achieved a master of arts in eco- nomics from Ohio University and ajuris doctorate degree (with honors) from Cleveland State University. For eight years, Gilbertson served as president of Johnson State College in Johnson, Ver- mont. During his presidency, Johnson State experienced a re- markable enrollment increase. Additional professional experience includes legal coun- seling service to the Ohio Board of Regents, and assistance to the President of Ohio State the Boards of Bay County Alli- ance for Schools, Saginaw Future Inc., United Way, the Saginaw Symphony Associa- tion, the Saginaw Valley Torch Club. He and his wife Cynthia have two teenage children, Sara Anne and Seth Forrest. The 21st annual Anna and Jesse Besser awards will be presented by Besser President Jim Park to the outstanding fe- male and male sophomore students. Students are nominated by ACC faculty members and final selection is made by a ten member committee composed of faculty and staff. The award winners are se- cret until the graduation ceremony and are introduced by Park who will read a citation describing the resasons for the selection. The award comes with a $100 check for the recipient and his/her name will be inscribed on a permanent plaque which is located in the ACC library. Music for the graduation will be furnished by The Colle- giate Singers under the direction of Jean Martin-Brown. Loretta Beyer will play the processional and recessional. A reception for all gradu- ates, their families and staff will be held at The Jesse Besser Mu- Governor Engler faced mixed emotions from the crowd while ~;d ~::ilydn~::::;e ~e:~k:{k speaking at Alpena Boat Harbo~hoto Courtesy Alpena News teachers a day's pay. It limits University. seum directly following the Gilbertson is highly active ceremonies which begin at 7 in many organizations such as p.m. Polemic layout editor awarded Page 3 Service-Learning Center involved in survey Page4 Is political correctness incorrect? Page 5 Sports er, ahh . . A wards banquet held Page 6 Windy city is a hit with ACC Page 7 Teachers cross "the moat" Page a Photo Essay: A look back atACC 1993-94 Have a safe, eventful and enjoyable Summer vacation! ~