DT photo by Rick Stern
Daily § Trojan
University of Southern California
Volume LXXI, Number 57
Los Angeles, Californio Wednesday, May 71, 7977
Committee approves revisions in university alcoholic beverage use
Revisions in the current university policies on the use of alcoholic beverages on campus have been approved by the Student Affairs Committee of the President's Advisory Council.
The new policy states that possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus or in university-recognized housing are governed by state and municipal laws. In addition. university regulations regarding the use of alcohol provide that: where alcoholic beverages are served some nonalcoholic beverages must also be provided; events where alcohol is to be served must be registered in advance with the dean or director responsible for the facility where the event is to be held: university funds cannot be used to provide alcohol unless strict adherence to state and municipal beverage laws is assured by the sponsors of the event.
This change differs from the university polity published in SCampus, the student guidebook to the university, which reads: “The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the USC campus is permitted within the limits prescribed by State and Federal laws and in accordance with such regulations as may be established by the Administration of the University with the understanding that all persons are in all respects subject to those laws.” This policy was established by the Board of Trustees in 1970.
The new policy will be forwarded to the Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees for final approval.
James R. Appleton vice-president for student affairs, said he expected the new policy to be implemented by summer.
The university had a problem enforcing its policies on alcohol, said Alvin Rudisill. uni-
versity chaplain and committee chairman. He added that he thought there were certain situations in which drinking by underage students ought to be allowed.
“I feel it is important in certain situations, under certain circumstances, to provide alcoholic beverages...to avoid irresponsible drinking privately, and to do a little bit of educa-(continued on page 2)
Males to occupy two more areas of College-University
By Gary Maloney
Staff Writer
Two more areas of College-University Residence Hall will switch from female to male occupancy next fall.
The southeastern-most wing and a connecting segment within the build ing will be the only present housing to be switched, contrary to numerous rumors, said Hans Reichl. director of residential life.
“We were examining whether to switch the men in Trojan Hall to College-University and vice-versa, because of the increased ratio of men to women in the dorm that we experienced this year,” he said.
Some women's housing remained unassigned throughout the year, he said, while men’s housing was in much shorter supply.
The office, which handles all university housing assignments, sought data from the OfTice of Admissions regarding projections for next year’s enrollment ratio, in order to better predict the housing needs and categorical breakdown.
“Our figures didn’t jibe with their data, and it was decided to make this one change, and wait another year for a more conclusive analysis. But if the pattern of the past few years holds up, we re going to have to make some changes beyond what we are doing next fall, such as considering a College-University-Trojan Hall switch,” he said.
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PUSHING UP DAISIES —
Although the recent rain may have inconvenienced some students and encouraged them to stay home instead of traveling to classes, it had a positive effect on the campus scenery, including this new crop of flowers along the side of Marks Stadium that enchances the beauty of the school. DT photo by Steve George.
‘Man of Michigan’ returns to university as visiting lecturer
By Steven Hawkins
Executive News Editor
Jan. 1, 1977 was not a good day for the “Men of Michigan.” The University of Michigan Wolverines lost a Rose Bowl game and Gerald R. Ford, then President of the United States, lost a bet.
Today Ford will be on campus — but he’s not coming to pay off the wager. He’s here to begin his three-day tenure as a visiting professor.
The bet was made last October against University President John R. Hubbard when Ford was here to address a first-time voters convocation. Ford sent Hubbard a $10 bill and a letter just a few days after the football game.
“I really was hoping that 1977 would bring about a turn of good fortune for the ‘Men of Michigan' but again I was wrong,” Ford wrote in the letter.
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, which lost the Rose Bowl game. 14-6. to USC.
As a visiting professor. Ford will meet with about 15 classes and groups ranging in size from 15 to 200 students.
Maximum discussion desired
“We are arranging for President Ford to meet a number of students from a variety of disciplines,” said Houston Flournoy, dean of the Center for Public Affairs and coordinator of Ford’s visit.
“The meetings are set up to provide the maximum amount of discussion in an academic setting.”
Ford will attend meetings of classes in political science, economics, business, U.S. history, social work, international relations and public affairs.
Special sessions will be held for students in the performing arts, journalism, communications and the health sciences.
He will attend his last class Friday afternoon.
Tuesday night’s dinner meeting of Legion Lex, a support group for the Law Center, was the first event Ford participated in. He made informal remarks to the group.
Staying in University Hilton
Earlier Tuesday, he played golf with Hubbard. This morning he met with Hubbard for breakfast, walking to the Administration building from the University Hilton, where he is staying during his visit.
At 9:30 a.m. today, Ford attended a meeting of a political science class taught by Thomas Greene.
To gain entrance to classes that Ford will be appearing before, students must present tickets their professors have already given them. Secret Service representatives and students from campus service organizations will be posted at classrooms to collect the tickets. Only students enrolled in the classes may obtain the tickets and attend the sessions.
In addition to the lertures and seminars, students and faculty will have the opportunity to meet with Ford outside the classroom setting.
Special functions scheduled
Individuals will be able to talk with Ford as he moves about the campus this week, said a member of Flournoy’s office. The Secret Service will accompany Ford, but interaction with students will not be discouraged, the office member said.
Several special functions are scheduled during Ford's visit. Tonight he will attend receptions with international students and athletes. Thursday he will attend a luncheon at the University Hilton. That function is part of a public affairs conference titled, “Community Revitalization and Urban Ethnicity." Thursday evening he will attend dinner with some of the university’s trustees.
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