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October 4, 1984
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Students asked to contribute criteria for new President
By Jonathan
The non-renewal of Presi- dent Peter Meincke’s con- tract is mysteriocsly shrouded with mist and speculation, but some students think‘he’s lacking in qualities which make a good university president. ,
—When the Gem ran inter-
views in‘ Blanchard, Ber- nardine, and Marian, stu- dents spoke up.
“He (Meincke) is so distant you know there is a president but not where he is or what he’s doing,” said one.
Another described him as “a ghost —— he’s there. and he’s not there.”
“I never really quite under- stood what he does," said a confused student. Another “Not enough involvement!"
The majority of students interviewed expressed con- cerns like these and said a new President should become more involved with activities at the student level, as op-. posed to the administrative level.
Some activities mentioned were meeting students at the ballot box during student elections, attending more Student Union events, drop- ping the puck at the Panthers’
opening game, or throwing a first pitch (even if he’s not a good ball player) at an inter- residence softball game.
Students wanted someone to take an interest in high residence fees and the run- away costs of hooks ’— a person who is visible to‘ students.
Opinion differed , on whether the President should be an Islander or a non- Islander.
. “He should be somebody, not necesSarily an lslander, associated with UPEI, who knows its problems, as opposed to somebody walk- ing off the street with a degree,” said one student.
"Someone from the Atlantic region instead of Upper Canada,” asserted one. “if he’s from outside the region, he 'won’t know
the Island’s way of life, and
won’t relate to the Island as a whole,”
Disagreement was noticed: “I think he should be a nono lslander, from outside the region, so that he’ll bring new ideas and unbiassed opinions with him into the position. That’s especially important for getting the Sportsplex off the ground." .. “Since we’re promoting an “island Uni- versity”, an lslander should have the role of President.”
And communication?
The consensus was that the next President should explain his job clearly and have more direct contact with the stu- dents.
“As one student put it, the ideal President would be “someone you can talk to
(at a moment’s notice) for,
more than ten or fifteen seconds without feeling inti- midated.”
Variously, students asked
for a President with a Master’s Degree, some quali- fication in business and ad- ministrative skills, liberal arts experience and sympathy, or a PhD and some know- ledge of what the Vet College will be teaching.
One asked for a President willingto establish a business co-operative program, where- by students are placed part- time in community business positions, earning credits, experience, and some money for tuition at the same time.
More general qualities named included: intelligence, honesty, an ability to com- mand respect, leadership, 3 higher campus profile, fair- ness, friendliness, sincerity in keeping promises and maybe even a little charisma.
Three students interviewed
suggested that they would'
like to see a woman in the position, if she had the same qualifications as a man.
- The Presidential Search committee is now establishing criteria for a new President and welcomes presentations from Faculties and other interested groups.
The Student Union has
formed a committee to gather
suggestions from students. and is circulating a question- naire (reproduced on the right), Students with opin- ions are asked to see or call
Michelle Dorsey, Aileen
Matters, or Ken Dyment (at the Student Union office — Extension 395 or 396).
The university is currently in the process of establishing criteria upon which to base the selection of a new President. The Student Union is presenting a Brief to the Committee and would appreciate you input by completing this form.
1. What minimum academic requirements should the new President have?
Please check one:
Bachelor degree
Masters degree
2. Should the new President be a:
Choose one: Islander
Non-Islander Doesn’t Matter
3. Should the new President be:
Married Single
would you prefer. Male Female
’JI
Yes
if yes. which would be desireable:
Lower class
C'\
Yes ‘
Divorced Docsn‘t Matter
Does the gender of the candidate matter yes
No
No
Please state your preference. 7. Sh0uld the candidate have previous experience:
in the position in a related position
Yes No
Yes
8. Is success in past career endeavors important? 9. is failure in past career endeavors important?
most important, 7 being least important): Leadership ability
High Profile
Ability to relate to students
Ability to relate to faculty
Ability to relate to administration Ability to relate to community at large be financially responsible
11. Would you like to see a President who is :
Progressive 12.
assembly?
Conservative
Yes No
Ph. D or equivalent
Vliddlc class Upper class Should the candidates background of study ac a tactor m selection?
no , if yes. which
Should social status be taken into consideration when choosing a candidate?
No
Yes Yes
No No
Please rank the following administrative qualities in order of importance (1 being
Prior to final selection, should the candidates be required to speak at a general
13. Do you have any suggestions as regards to the criteria for a new President?
14.
Do you have any recommendations for nominations (cg. people)?
Soccer Players protest treatment by Athletics Dept
By ‘Ross‘Hartinger
the Athletic Department at
the University of Prince tolspeak out about the dc- T he lack of support from Edward Island for its soccer Partmem’s lack of concern
team has prompted the team and its policies concerning
financial funding.
Spokesmen Glen Smiley, captain of the 1983 Atlantic University Athletic Associa- tion soccer champions, and player Paul Peacock said in an interview Tuesday with the Netted Gem that the Athletic Department, headed by Ed Hilton, overlOoks the team at budget time, and says there isn’t even enough money in the budget to fund trips and supply the team with ade- quate equipment. ,
The players wear volleyball shirts and shorts that were purchased last year, plus the socks they bought this season.
The soccer team is third- last in line on the funding list and are a far cry away from the immense budgets stowed away for the Hockey and Basketball teams.
Both soccer Panthers stress. that they are not grip’ing because they have less
our fair share”.
They want a fair shake for the soccer program especially after winning the only AUAA :hampionship UPEI has won. .
“They (the athletic de- partment) are expecting us to win the Canadian champion- ship on a shoestring budget,” said Smiley. A
Last weekend the team travelled to Nova Scotia for road games in Antigonish and Halifax. The team —— all eighteen of them —- piled into a l‘S-passenger van and took off for the mainland.
The team arrived in Anti— gonish forty-five minutes before the gatnc because they had to leave at 5 in the morning (it was too expen- sive to stay Friday night)
The team spent the night in Truro, about 100 miles from Halifax, because af- fordable accommodations
Smiley said it was just another example of how the team has to scrimp and save.
Both players agreed that budget of about would be adequate to fund the team which doesn’t haw warm—up uniforms, practic.‘ uniforms, raincoats for pro- tection from the rain or enough money from the department for food al- 10wances when they go away.
These essentials, says Smiley, are not enjoyed bv the second-ranked soccer team in the country because most of the money has to go towards travelling expenses. food, and accommodations.
Surely the Athletics der partment can see their way through for more funding for a team which already has our: conference title and are 0'; their way to another arr-l possibly a Canadian title.
Their main concern is that
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