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Free university p. 4 jpflWl .Tnm., imi| ||Bp|| ^jtgn^ ^sb? ? ? WCdllCS(l<iy USC stages Brecht p. 10 K ^ IfelL November 30 1983 MUlIllbwW li ::s:rca,otaa Endowmen By Marisa J. Porto USC has about 50 endowed chairs sponsored by private support, according to Chris Vlahoplus, senior administrative vice president. These professorial chairs, funded by the public, make recruitment of prominent faculty members to specific areas possible. "An endowment is a source of money that 1 *i- ~ is iiivtsicu, anu me earnings rrom mat money are used to support some activity. Endowment is not spent. It always stays in tact, and the money it earns is used. An endowment by law cannot be invaded," Vlahoplus said. "The earnings are used to supplement the salary of a distinguished professor. The minimum endowment wc try to achieve is $100,000. The largest endowment wc have pledged to us is $500,000. The money is then used to attract and retain outstanding professors," he said. ACCORDING TO Vlahoplus, endowed Saga convenience opens in Capstone by nnn i-armer Saga food services opened a covenience ston and plans to expand for next semester, Saga Carl Chandler said. Plans for the Country Store, located beside tl Capstone, began last April after a large nut analysis studies indicated interest. "We found that our biggest competition or students who cook their own food," Chandler s students carrying bags from local supermark dorms." Saga decided if it couldn't get students to the < it would sell the food thai students cook, he sa Students may use cash cards at the store, ; can't use meal cards, and prices are reasonable "We can't be as low as Food Lion or Winn D q Int ln\i/or flion 1 1-* u IV/I IV/MCI 111 (411 IUCUI VV/II VV.I11V.11LL 111(11 IV.^, y 11 The store has received good feedback from stu be adding more products soon, Chandler said. Capstone resident Laura Dowds said, "I lik good idea because Capstone is sort of out here Chandler said Takin' Five, the snack store House, should be open at the beginning of i although it may have another name. "A business on Main Street is named Takir may decide to make a change," Chandler said, of 20 other names." The store will offer Harmony health snacks, I items, nachos, popcorn, other snacks and cr wiches, he said. "It should be a good addition to the Russel said. Saga's other changes include a new beverage ner checkout in the Russell House, which shoul gc^uuu, iic >ctiu. ^apsiune is gemng a new soup terson cafeteria will be redecorated. This week Saga is distributing food preferer find out what students want them to do dif results will determine what new items will be semester, he said. The expansion is creating new jobs that work/study can fill, he said. "We're anxious to hire any good worker wh< work/study," he said. "The number of student Saga has increased to 40 percent from when w< Chandler also said Saga is interested in studc "If somebody wants something, we'll be mo to listen," he said. Portfolio editor n< From Staff Reports Mark Johnson has been named editor of U magazine by the school's board of commur publications. Johnson was chosen as editor of Portfolio \ the spring 1984 semester. He replaces Mary C rent editor, who graduates in December. The board oversees all of student media, i Gamecock, WUSC-FM and "Garnet and Bla Johnson is an English/Computer Science rHl'JflACt An I4n i c r*% rron # 1 \i rart/i nn a r fl ^ VlUUIV.llVfll. IIV Id VV4IIVIIU y 3VI V111? ?."> lltllUll t magazine. t chairs ra chairs are used throughout the country in higher education. Recently created chairs in elude a $250,000 chair in bio-chemistry and computer science, and a $100,000 endowment in the fine arts. A $500,000 chair in economic theory has also been created. "All of these chairs are created with private money. We have a number of chairs on the $100,000 level. That is where we begin. A group of private citizens help the university raise money. The Chair Endowment Club is a part of the USC Educational Foundation," Vlahoplus said. Endowed chairs are named by the donors, and they become members of the Chair En dowment Club. Selection lor endowed chairs is based on scholarly achievement and distinction. Teaching ability, character, industry, dedication, promise, research, creative writing and the university's interests are also taken into consideration. "We are always trying to get more chairs. It is a big feature in the Summit Fund Camstore : in Capstone representative le cafeteria in nber ^^^^HK|^S|w^S|SK^p 1 campus was aid. "We saw into their :afeteria, then ^^H9^HBb||jH|HHn8| id. jgpffl jj llijy | although they fiBBBMBKSreiyB. he said. e said. idents and will H^^RBBgj^flHRs^raRV in the sticks." in the Russell iext semester, i' Five, so we I \ ' "I have a list bake-and-take pfffillM 'oissant sand11 House," he line and scan- J - i d reduce con- [ line, and Pat- In'i ii'mn ill Preparing for tak ice surveys to ? ferently. The The U.S. Space Shuttle Colum offered next students on Students ar 0 qualifies for By Cindy Pierce s employed by While USC students agrc ; got here." USC's decision to supply mor< ;nt input. date computer services to the re than happy of business administration, ei ing, and science and mat he most students arc angry the I will be raised by a $50 refund; 1 IfipH added to their tuition next sem HllwlJ 4,i think it's unfair," sai< Porterfield, a freshman ec science major. "Tuition is SC's literary already." lications and _ , Business graduate student Weir said, "It seems like an yesteiday for high price. It sounds too high. oleman, cur- "Don't they figure they get from tuition? computer ncluding the freshman Steve Peek said. ck." could quit spending it (mon _ useless things and start spendii senior from f , 11 r /. ,. , useful things, like for the cc ditor tor the . . ,, science school. Some students agree USC sh lise USD's paign. We offer more (endowed chairs) than any other university in the state, but we aren't content with that," Vlahoplus said. APPOINTMENTS FOR endowed chairs are reviewed by the provost of the university. The term for endowed chairs is five years. After that time, the positions are reviewed and reappointed. All endowed chairs arc acquired through the executive director of the university's Educational Foundation and the Chair Endowment Club of the foundation. The provost then reviews the applicants and makes recommendations to the president. Final decisions are made by the president, after consultations witn tne executive Committee of the Chair Endowment Club. Traditionally, seven endowed chairs are not members of the Chair Endowment Club. These chairs include two business administration positions, one engineering chair, one government and international Hdl^ : m If eon bia rests the night before its Monday launch. igry over addition: responsible for the funds by maki e with better use of tuition money. : up-to- "To me, I think it's unfair. Studei schools have already paid tuition a ~ if * i ? :? * ~ '-i igmcti- cvci y uuiig. 11 nicy ic gumg iu tiiai matics, them to use the computers, it should funding included in tuition," said Virgii sble fee Williams, a health educatii lester. sophomore. Williams will not il Greg charged the additional fee, but s mputer disagrees with the decision. enough "I think it stinks big time engineering senior Robert Folts sa William "They say it's (the fee) refundab awfully anc* you ^now ^at's bull. They're ? ,, ing to keep it whether they get ( enough funds or noL 1 can t see Payin8 1 something that's the universit; ??v 1 v UCv * t * t * * | "They responsibility." lev) on Other students seem doubtful it on whether the university will use the mputer lo Prov'^e promised computers, t?I .l,1 ... :* :t v i wuuiw :tu[)|)ui i u II 1 \N ould be reassured the money was going to co prestige studies position and two math positions; one in the Law School and one mathematics and statistics chair. "Raising of private money to support chairs and scholarships is important. Overwhelmingly, the money we raise goes into these things. A university is measured b> good students and faculty. You help attract these by funds," Vlahoplus said. THE LARGEST number of endowed chairs are in the business administration and law schools. The chairs are used as supplements to a professor in addition to his salary. "The greatest benefit is that we are able to attract distinguished faculty and retain them. You have to pay adequately, md there is constant competition for good I acuity, not only from institutions hut also from business. In order to attract faculty, we need these supplements, these endowed chairs," he said. i BBBBBn Photo by Edward L. Katsdi al computer fee ng putcr facilities," said Mark Graves, a management science junior. "I would its he surprised if the refund e\er nd materialized." ge "I think it's if they do provide extra be terminals and extra hours that arc ria needed, then it's OK to have us pay the extra amounts," computer science be junior Jeanne Frederick said. "But it till there aren't going to be any changes, we shouldn't pay the extra amount." Some students said ihey were willing id. to accept the additional $50 fee for bet,1c, ter computer facilities at USC. ?0- 4,I (hint W V . i.iinn 11 a v11,11 1'ieiiy iiigll he already. If the money is going to be put for to good use, you can't argue with that, y's They (computers) really need some improvement," said Rob Rinehart, a on junior in marketing. fee "The computers are beat," business sophomore Kevin Branigan said. "I 'as guess I can deal with it if they're going m- to bring in more computer services."