Month-long Civil Service Strikers get little results By Rick Popely Civil Service workers who went out on strike in October lost a lot more than they gained. They lost a month's wages, some seniority time and, most of all, they lost face. When members of Local 981 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes (AFSCME) voted to strike on Oct. 2, they rejected a nine-cent hourly raise offered by the Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities (BOG). On Oct. 16 the union rejected a 13-cent across-the-board-raise. But on Oct. 31, when it became apparent there would not be any more money coming, the union gave in and voted to return to their jobs-for the same 13-cen t raise they had rejected two weeks earlier. At the start of the strike, the ftrst by university employes in Eastern's history, union leaders scoffed at the nine-cents offered by the BOG and said they would hold out for 35 cents. Later they indicated they would settle for about 25 cents, but they never came close to getting it. Why did the strike fail? The deck was stacked so well against the union that a riverboat gambler couldn't have won the pot for them. Of the 585 Civil Service workers at Eastern, less than half were ever on strike. On the first day there were 241 "unauthorized absences," the polite term the administration decided to substitute for "strikers." After that, the ftgure declined to a low of about 205 the day before the settlement. The union never had a unified front from the beginning. Support for the union was scattered and ineffective. Most students,especially dormitory residents, were either apathetic or hostile to the workers. Faculty groups voiced support but did little to back it up. When the Student Senate called for a boycott of classes on Oct. 10, there was little coordination with the faculty, and most students went to classes. The union failed in its attempt to disrupt normal operations on campus. Students were hired to replace striking cooks, maids, janitors and clerical workers, or others ftlled in. Other unions, such as construction workers and Teamsters, didn't honor Local 981 's pickets. Housing Dean Donald Kluge gained a reputation as a fearless "Helldriver" while delivering milk to residence hall food services. He was accused of hitting at least one union picke ter while driving his milk truck and of narrowly missing others who tried to block his path. Kluge, following orders from higher up, declined to comment on incidents he was involved in. Formal charges against him were never fi led. Every attempt by union leaders to make the strike more effective backfired. When picketers attempted to block deliveries by union truck drivers and university personnel, they were threatened with arrest an d state troopers were put on standby in case of serious trouble. When picketers moved on campus and tried to rally support for their cause,-th ey offended students and visitors. The frustration of a losmg battle caused several confrontations with non-striking employes and students and the union lost support here, too. Incidents of vandalism by union members provoked 100 - Diamond Jubilee Edition A 0/V STRIKE LOCAL /21 £ bystanders into taking sides against the strike. Most students didn't care who cleaned the johns or cooked the food. As long as it was getting done they were happy. But, when someone tried to stop it from getting done, they became angry. The biggest mistake the union leaders made was in thinking they could get more money out of Eastern's budget. BOG guidelines called for the university to give all employes an average raise of 3.0 to 3 .2 per cent. If the administration were to give Civil Service workers a bigger raise, then the faculty would surely have howled for more money also. And, as one administration offtcial put it, "Who's more important to the university, the faculty or the janitors'" David Wiant, BOG personnel relations offtcer who negotiated on behalf of Eastern, said that 13 cents was the maximum offer he could make because any thing higher could not be absorbed into future budgets. The extra four cents the union got came out of money saved during the strike, he said. Eastern was faced with a tight budget to start with and there was little room to maneuver. However, the union members who work in the residence halls are paid out of the Bond Revenue Fund, which is separate from the operating budget. If they had been given a bigger raise this would have made an increase in room and board rates probable and dormitory living more expensive. Mo re money was not forthcoming from the state so Wiant and Eastern could stand pat with their offer while the union, out of desperation and frustration, had to capitulate. This is not to say that the union's demands were not just. The. average h ourly wage for Civil Service workers was about $2.75. Janitors topped the scale at $3.70 while some clerical workers at the bo ttom were earning a pitiful $1.99 . Ironically, some of the workers at Booth Library who have bachelor's degrees from Eastern were being paid the gran d sum of $340 a month. The university 's policy of giving all employes a raise based on the same percentage is unfair. It costs a father wh o makes less than $500 a month as much for food as it does a father who makes almost $2,000 a month. With a three per cent raise, someone like
B c Donald Kluge, for example, makes a lot better than someone like tiob Jones, president of Local 981 and a janitor. The Civil Service workers start out with low salaries, get smaller raises and get hit by inflation and price increases the hardest. There are no bonuses or merit increases for Civil Service workers. Some students said that the janitors and maids were overpaid for the amount of work they did and were not deserving of more money. When life went on despite the strike and the dorms were still being cleaned, this was cited as more evidence that the union was out of line in its demands. However, few studen~s realized that someday soon they, too, would be faced with a similar situation. Whether they're teachers or employed in private industry or business, they'll probably be saying the same thing the union was saying: "We need more money just to keep up with prices and taxes." If most students think that they won't be scrounging for more money once they're out of school just because they're college graduates, they'll be in for a rather rude awakening. A diploma from Eastern does not guarantee they will become so successful that they will never have to strike for a decent wage. Remember that some of those on strike were Eastern graduates. For example, a history education major who received his degree last spring was unabfe to find a teachingjob and had worked at the library for one week before going out on strike. Is it wrong for a college graduate to want more than $340 a month? Union leaders gambled when they thought they could throw a wrench into Eastern's daily operations by striking and they lost. Local 981 President Jones and James Woodard, vice president of the union's state organization, had claimed that they had the support of almost 400 of the 585 Civil Service employes when in reality they had less than 250 . The union members who stuck it out for the whole 30-day ordeal lost a month's pay to get four more cents an hour. They'll never make the money they lost and the union will never make up the support that it lost. Everyone knows now that Local 981 can't muster the strength to shut down the university and it's apparent that Eastern's administration and the BOG aren't about to tear apart the budget when most other employes and most departments say they aren't getting enough money either. The union's contract will expire Sept. 15 and anyone who is willing to bet five dollars that Local 981 will strike again should be ready to lose a fin. The strike made a lot of people mad and, some say, grudges still exist between those who went on strike and those who did not. Reporters for the Eastern News often became angry when administration officials clammed up and refused to give out information about the strike. Others became angry with the News and charged the paper with favoring the union with its coverage. Twenty-nine residents of Pemberton Hall, affectionately dubbed the "Pem 29" by News staffers, charged the paper with being biased against the administration and a special committee was appointed by the Student Sen ate to investigate the charges. Nothing came of the investigation because the complaintants refused to explain their charges before the committee. If anything, the investigation showed how difficult it is to present both sides when one side won't talk. But the girls of Pem Hall are to be commended for giving stirring rendition of "Okie from Muskogee" and "The Star Spangled Banner" and everyone's favorite, "The Pem Hall Song," at a sunrise concert on Oct. 11. The concert was given in response to a demonstration by striking workers at 6 a.m. The demonstration broke up shortly after the concert. This was perhaps the low point of the strike. The union offended many students with their poorly planned stunt and the girls of Pem Hall offended many patriots with their singing. A. Civil service workers after many days of uneffecti ve striking finally settled for the "134 never." B. Larry Rein old, director of the State Employe Union , urges union members to help eac h other during the strike and to work harder to make it more effective. He instructs union members to try to block campus and to direct verbal abuse to drivers crossing picket lines. C. Strikers commonly picketed throughout the strike outside of Marty 's and in front of the Booth Library. Diamond Jubilee Edition· 101
REGISTRATION. MACHINE The registra tion picture was truly bleak for many students when fall semester began , with the long lines and long faces alone indicating dissatisfaction. · Fall picture bleak for many students By Mike Cowling It took Eastern 75 years to create a computerized registration machine, only to find out that it lacked a vital age-old componenthumanism. Because of that major deficiency, Eastern's registration process, and its offspring, adds and drops, was totally revamped in 197 3 much to the relief of weary Eastern students. Administrative officials, who continually worried with admissions, finally had to confront registration following a disasterous fall add and drop procedure, that not only drew sharp ·criticism from students and the Eastern News, but also provoked a Student Senate investigation. As a result, the entire Academic Advisement Services were revamped, including the transfer of Academic Advisement, Records and Registration Offices to the instructional division under Peter Moody, vice-president for administrative affairs. Apparently the former Air Force sergeant was a needed ingredient, as the previous one-man registration process was drastically changed by spring semester, with department representatives assigning class seats upon student requests. Instead of one man deciding a student's fate , the new procedure provided representatives from 36 different academic departments, each with class rosters and the power to add seats in classes already designated as full. The chief villain of fall registration, Ed Graening, was moved back into the computer room and replaced by Mike Taylor, a former systems director of computer services. Although Graening held on to his title as registration director, the new human touch was all that was needed to process more than . .,. 120 students an hour in the first day of spring registration, as compared to around half that many in the fall. The registration picture was truly bleak for many students when fall semester began, with the long lines and long faces alone indicating dissatisfaction. 102 -Diamond Jubilee Edition Students looked on in disbelief as registration's head ringmaster, Graening, told them they could not have a particular class even though it may have been needed by the student for graduation. Three days of standing in line, sometimes for three or more hours at a time, netted one student a total of five hours, while others, likewise, had to settle for an underload. More confusion was added to the problem when the add lines were closed 20 minutes early on the last day for adding classes, Sept. 5. · · "The line was getting too long," Samuel Taber, dean of student academic services, said, "we couldn't handle the crowd." The 20 or so students who appeared before the scheduled closing time were simply turned away . Glenn Williams, vice-president of academic affairs, reopened the add lines two days later to assist students who did not have a full schedule initially. By that time, however, several classes that had been opened earlier were then closed. An inquiry by the Student Senate into the registration problem immediately followed, with students being urged to come forward with their individual complaints. Most were content to keep quiet though, and the investigation fizzled out. Although the Student Senate failed to get results due to disorganization and a lack of cooperation, the administration finally took the initiative with the creation in late September of a committee to study and make recommendations concerning revising the registration system. Glenn Williams was appointed by President Fite to head the committee, and he quickly cited three factors for the fall registration dilemma. First, Williams blamed moving to a new system (from quarters to semesters) for causing time conflicts as some class periods over· lapped one another. This undoubtedly caused a few student ~ needing two different classes with only one section each to go int<
OBTAINS HUMAN TOUCH Spring brings new system and hope a frenzy when both classes met at the same time. Secondly, Williams fingered a lack of seat availability as a cause for many students being turned away. Finally , with only two output machines to process the adds and drops, the entire process was slowed down. Only a year earlier though, these computerized machines had been hailed as a godsend to Eastern students who were to be processed quickly and efficiently. Each of the three problems was solved during spring registration, however, as the plan borrowed from the University of Illinois was initiated. With representatives from each academic department available to serve the students at registration time, class conflicts were ironed out more easily, seats were added to previously closed sections and add and drop , cards did not pile up as rapidly at the computer terminals. The new registration process also helped eliminate one of Eastern 's most notorious lines, with registration taking a back seat during spring enrollment to the Textbook Library. Previously, a few students slept overnight in front of the Union awaiting the opening of registration lines the next morning. Others, who probably had never seen that hour of the day since being born, arose at 3 or 4 a.m. to get a good position . "The early bird gets the add" was definitely the saying of the day under the old system, as lines winding in and out of the Union signaled that the rush for adding and dropping classes was on. The new system, in its trial run in spring, was successful in reducing the long registration lines. If a line did form during spring registration, it quickly dwindled. The new system itself was not solely responsible for the success in spring registration, as other factors played a key role. Eastern, which by 1973 was projected to have around 10,000 students enrolled, could muster only 8,035 live bodies for fall semester. Enrollment for spring then slipped by 588 students, down to 7,447, thus eliminating 7.4 per cent of the registration problem. The demotion of Ed Graening to the computer room, where he apparently came from, relieved 99 per cent of the friction that students encountered in fall semester. The friction was definitely not all Graening's fault, but a little understanding and sympathy for students' needs instead of a double helping of humiliation would have gone a long way. Everything new has a few "bugs," but Moody said during spring registration that his office would continue to look for them. As he aptly said, "Any system is better than the one we used to have." Students themselves "bugged" fall registration by being a little "piggy." At the end of that term, 8.9 per cent of the students received grades of W, indication that they withdrew from classes after 'taking up seats someone else may have desperately needed. Statistics in 1973 indicated that Eastern's enrollment drop from the previous year was due mainly to a large number of students who failed to return for a second or third year on campus. There were no statistics to prove that the former registration process had anything to do with students leaving Eastern, but the administration at least had enough sense to realize that it was not helping matters any. Although primary emphasis during the year was placed on admissions, in an attempt to boost enrollment, students already on campus were finally given some consideration with the new registration system. It was inevitable though. For no matter how many gimmicks they used, such as a tee shirt that read, "EASTERN ILLINOIS NIVERSITY -all that is needed is U," the administration finally awakened in 1973 and realized that "U" wouldn't be here next year unless they reformed the computerized registration machine. The new system, in its first trial run, was successful in reducing the long registration lines. If a line did form during spring registration, it quickly dwindled. Diamond Jubilee Edition -103
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... 0 a- ~ 3 0 " Q. ._ ~ n- "' g: :;: 0 " From Eastern Who's Who names 26 stuTraditionally students are recognized for their achievement and contributions to the university community. The year 197 3 was no exception. Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges recognized 26 Eastern students for their outstanding merit and accomplishment at the university. Students for Who's Who were nominated by the faculty and administrators. Later the nominees were screened by a campus panel of students, faculty and administrators. Those selected from the campus panel were then finally selected by Who's Who. Elections were based on character, leadership, achievement in Student Government, fraternities and general life. James C. Wagner Other eligibility requiremenjunior senior or graduate stuaverage of "C" or better. The 26 students named tin Student Senate, Eastern nities and sororities, honoradministrative committees
udents nts included a class ranking of udent, as well as a grade point o Who's Who have been active News, Warbler, social fraterraries, sports, academic and and other university events. Jerry L. Cooley Leslie Anne Englehart Frederick Dion Koppler
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ayle Gleichman and Christy Benignus Those not pictured: Suzanne D. Boyle Edward Bennet Coles Janie E. Glover Mary Jo Dorris Griffm Henry James Nix Mary Beth Pearse Gayle Pesavento John A. Roberts David Lee Pierceall Ronald Loel Johnson
.... .... 0 0 o;· 3 0 " Q. ._ c ~ " <> m Q. ;:;: 0 " Former grads recognized for their success Yearly, students graduate from Eastern and use their educational background earned from the university to acquire a respectable place in society. Some graduates become renowned in the field of business, while others achieve political fame. Some graduates prefer to go into the teaching profession and others become sports professionals. Eastern graduates find success in all fields and the university recognizes the merits they have achieved. Since graduating from Easternthe ranks of assistant professor oSchool of Medicine. While doing ber of Beta Beta Beta (national Student Senate. Dungy was Studehis M.D. in 196 7 from the Univholds a masters in Public Health of a research fellowship in pediatrDungy has written several artlectures and presentations. After being named to "Who's sities and Colleges" in 1961-62, Young Man of the Year Award inSAHE
Currently retired, Gladys Campbell is a 1914 Eastern graduate. After her years at Eastern, Ms. Campbell attended the University of Chicago where she received her Ph.D. and her M.A. She stayed there and became an instructor in English in the University High School. Ms. Campbell was co-author of two books with Russel Thomas entitled, "Reading American Literature " and "Magazines and Newspapers of Today." Ms. Campbell is also a recognized poetess and her writings have been published in Best Poems of the Year and she was awarded the Midland Authors Prize. Her latest book is a collection of her poetry en titled "The Momentary Beach." in 1962, Claibourne Dungy has climbed to of pediatrics at the University of Colorado his undergraduate work Dungy was a mem biology society) and a participant in the ent Body President in 1961-62. He received versity of Illinois Medical School. He also from Johns Hopkins and was the recipient rics in Lagos, Nigeria. ticles for publication, and has given many Who Among Students in American Univer Dungy was honored with an Outstanding n 1973. Jim Edgar's political life began before he graduated from Eastern in 1968. He was prominent in Student Government,a member of the Student Senate and Student Body President in 1967-68. A Young Republican , Edgar was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. After his college graduation, Edgar became the aide to Robert Blair, speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Currently, Edgar is seeking a seat in the Illinois Legislature. In 1973 Edgar was the recipient of an Outstanding Young Man of America Award.
0 ... 3 g "" ._ c ~ ;- " l'rl ~ c;· :0 ,... ,... ,... Currently vice president, corporate relations, of A.E. Staley Corporation, Bruce Shaeffer is a 19 59 graduate of Eastern. Shaeffer was formerly editor of the Eastern News. For a time he continued a journalism career by publishing a small profitable independent newspaper. In 19 72-7 3 Shaeffer served as a participant in President's Executive Exchange program as a public affairs officer in the Health, Education and Welfare Department. Marty Pattin's baseball career bwas a favorite of Walt Warmoth, ployed Pattin at the restaurant asnamed for the rrofessional basebalA successfu Charleston businesseveral professional teams. He pitcthe Boston Red Sox. This past wiPattin was selected as an OutstaIn 1922 Eastern graduated a April, 1953. The poetess, Stella CrPrairie Poet," "The American PoeMs. Tremble has received manycluding hundreds of prizes and cpublishing concerns and her articlShe has been on many panel dand has been a judge of many poetMs. Tremble has written 16 boFor several years she has conduSchool and given a hundred doll
began at Eastern before his graduation in 1964. Pattin owner of the former Walt's restaurant. Warmoth ems a college student. The new restaurant/bar, Marty's, is ll star. Pattin is part owner of Marty's. ssman, Pattin has been a prominent baseball pitcher for ched for the Milwaukee Brewers and more recently for inter Pattin was traded to the Kansas City (Mo.) Royals. anding Young Man of America in 1973. After graduating from Eastern in 1969, William Sunderman enrolled at the University of Illinois where he obtained his law degree in 1971. Presently the local attorney is the attorney for the city of Charleston. Sunderman was named an Outstanding Young Man of America in 1973. woman who has written over 8,000 published poems since raft Tremble, started three poetry quarterly magazines, "The t" and "United Poets." y awards for her outstanding work in the field of poetry, incertificates of merit. Her work has been published in 636 les in "The Upper Room" were translated in to 3 5 languages. discussions and has given many after-dinner talks on poetry, try contests. ooks and she has compiled and edited 14 poetry anthologies. cted a one-day lecture poetry seminar at Charleston High lars in prizes for the best poems written by the students.
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Q .. 3 0 " Q. ...... c ~ ;;- " 1"11 e, g. " .... .... "' Students feel that they should have some input on university affairs that regulate their college and academic life. Therefore, each term the students go to the polls to elect a slate of student senators whom they think will give the students the best representation on such matters as housing and tuition hikes. The Student Senate is a body of 30 senators: 12 at-large senators, six Greek senators, six off-campus senators and six residence hall senators. This year the Student Senate has participated in local as well as state affairs. The senate in spring, 1974, saw a goal they have wanted to materialize for several years-the publishing of the teacher evaluation results for the students' benefit. The senate also took a stand on Eastern's registration system, in an effort to have the system revamped. Student Senators continued to work with the Faculty Senate in an attempt to upgrade the academic program at Eastern. More the senate circulated petitions against a stateproposed tuition hike hoping to squelch the proposal. A. Row 1, left to right: Jim Price, Nancy Cavallo, Pam Stenger, Linda J en· sen , Rae Frederici, Mark Steffen. Row 2, le ft to right: John Simms, Diane Ford, Dave Eichmann, Ron Wilson , Kathy Abell, Greg Warren, Monica Davis, Bill Clark , adviser. Row 3, left to right : Mark Wisser, Bob Good , Rick Kubow, Jim Covington, Mike Heath , Tom Davenport. Row 4, left to right: Arnie Kaitschuk, Joe Dunn, Lindsay Touriji· gian, Ruth Cochran, Bob Crossman. B. Vice President Diane Ford contemplates the Student Senate situation. C. Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Darryl Brooks swears in new spring Senators (left to right) Ruth Cochran, Nancy Cavallo and Kathy Abell. c 197Kathy Abell,Judy Bard, CRuth CochranBob CrossmaDavid EichmaLou Guthrie, Higgins, LindRich Kubow,Jim Price, JSchaefer, JohStenger, AlexTom Wade, GWisser.
3-74 Student Senate , Tom Baker, Chuck Balling, Carl Benander, Nancy Cavallo, n, Jim Covington, Mike Cowling, an, Monica Davis, Joe Dunn, ann, Rae Frederici, Bob Good, Mike Heath, A.J. Henard, Steve da Jenson, Arnie Kaitschuk, Julie Major, Gayle Pesavento, Jim Riordan, Bill Sapp, Al hn Simms, Mark Steffen, Pam x Tingley, Lindsay Tourijigian, Garg Warren, Ron Wilson, Mark B
.... .... .... tj r;r 3 ~ '- ~ ;; " ~ 5: 0 " University courts try student cases Theory has it that the students are better disciplinarians for the students than are the faculty or administrators. At Eastern this theory is put into practice. Judicial "J" Boards are set up in each of the residence halls to hear student disciplinary cases that occur within the hall. Cases usually pertain to such things as violations of the open house or new alcohol policy, violations of the quiet hours and absences from corridor mettings. When these same violations occur between residence halls, for example if an Andrews Hall resident violates one of Lawson Hall's rules that case is tried by the University Court. Now in its fifth year, the court predominantly hears student disciplinary cases dealing with open house violations. If the accused is not satisfied with the decisions A made by either the "J" BoarCourt he may appeal his case toCases in the court of appeals raviolations to violations of the ntheft. The accused has still anothecourt decision appealed. He maCourt. All cases concerning "cters" originate in the Supremecampus court, the Supreme CouThat is, unless the student in quethe decision to the final authordent Gilbert C. Fite. All court justices are nominbody president and must be apmajority of the student senate.
rd or the University o the Appellate Court. ange from quiet hour new alcohol policy or er chance to have a ay go to the Supreme constitutionality mate Court. The highest urt's decision is final. estion wants to appeal rity--University Presinated by the student pproved by two-thirds A. Row 1, left to right, University Court: Dan Curts. Supreme Court: Rhea Loehide, Cindy Shedd, Barry Alexander. Row 2, left to right: Craig Dudzak, chief justice; Dean Kerr, adviser; Darryl Brooks. Not pictured, University Court: Rick Beck, Jim Pinsker, chief justice; Byron Brakenhoff, Karen Steele, Rory McGinty, Steve Burdick, Dean James Johnson , adviser. Appellate Court: Rex Williamson, chief justice ; Bridget Graham, Dan Di Guisto, Dave Penrod, Bill Byrnes, Priscilla Palmer, Diane Wandasiewicz., Dean Mary Rogers, adviser.
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om, president; Cruz, Kathy o right: Mary Nancy Elwess, aPointe. Row Trudy Dartt, left to right: ug Friedman, m Covington. _ c ..... .... ... ........... ,,~J - c Optional meal plan sought for dorms The three-year old Residence Hall Association (RHA) is composed of members from each of the residence halls. RHA members work together with the Housing Office personnel to bring innovative ideas to the different halls. The organization tries to make the halls more attractive and livable to keep the occupancy rate high. RHA recently brought about drinking in the dorms, 24-hour visitation on the weekends and co-ed dormitory living. The association is now researching the feasibility of adopting an optional meal ticket plan for the hall cafeterias. Yearly, RHA sponsors a Hall Week and a Little Peoples's Weekend. For the past three years RHA has hosted a leadership workshop.
.... .... "' ~ g " 0. .._ c <:T "' "' "' ~ 0. ;:;· i5" " - Dormitory namesakeWhile employed at Eastern Raymond Gregg did thenow done by several men. Business manager for 29 yearduties included administering the civil service programscholarships, accounting for all money spent and maincampus. Gregg recalls many memories of Eastern. He remembeand board was only $5.50/er week, while tuition was quarter. The campus consiste of four m~n buildings, with oman when Gregg made his debut in 1934. It was a camprunning from Lincoln Highway to the present site of the UMemories of Bla,ir Hall being condemned, McAfee Gymnthe middle of a lake, and President Robert G. Buzzard brinall over the world to Eastern, still remain with Gregg. Gregg says he still misses Eastern and his work here. He and honored for his contributions to the university when troom was named after him. The Gregg Triad serves the resMcKinney and Weller residence halls. A graduate of Southern Illinois University and the UniverGregg is now retired. He resides in Charleston and superEldorado, his birthplace. (] ~ A
es e work that is rs (1934-63), his m,. administering ntenance of the ers when room only $6.50 per one maintenance pus of 40 acres, niversity Union. nasium sitting in nging irises from was recognized the Triad dining sidents of Ford, rsity of Chicago, rvises a farm in contribute knowledge_ Miss Elizabeth K. Lawson gave 27 years of her life to the services of Eastern as Dean of Women. She came to Eastern in 1939 straight from New York University where she received her doctorate degree. "I was scared stiff, but I tried not to let anyone know it," she recalls. Since she retired in 1966, Miss Lawson says she misses the kids, but not the work. Honored by having Lawson residence hall named after her, Miss Lawson has a special interest in dormitory life today. As Dean of Women she handled complaints on housing and discipline problems in the dorms. She also dealt with students on probation . Miss Lawson attends Lawson Hall's annual Christmas party and is the guest of honor at a birthday party the dorm gives fo r her. "I get spoiled. It's great," she says. The alcohol and open house policies at Eastern are "great" Miss Lawson thinks. "College students are much more serious today, " she said. Time for the retired Dean of Wome n goes by quickly as she reads, watches birds and does a lot of visiting during her time.
9. 3 0 :::> 0.. '-g. c:; .. .. m e: 5· " .... .... .... to Eastern "Surprise" was Miss Ruth Carman's reaction when Eresidence hall was named after he1. Her contribution recognized by the alumni when the majority of their suggeshe be the namesake of the new residence hall. Of Eastern's surviving faculty, Miss Carman was the firsShe taught foreign language from 1917-53. Miss Carman wapreparing students for the language exam which was requithe students to pass for their degree. Miss Carman, born and reared in Charleston, formerlyModel School at a time when classes were conducted on Sthan Mondays. Keeping busy now has a new meaning for Miss Carman. Stime visiting and writing letters to friends and former studen
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0 o;· 3 0 " ...... "'"' c ~ ... .. tT1 ~ o· " .... .... "' Who: Carman North Hall Council Date Founded: 1968 Number of current members: 18 Activities: Spring fest with live pig chase, pie eating contests and three-legged races, watermelon social, movies. Namesake: Ruth Carman, foreign language instructor from 1914-1953. Who: Carman South Hall Council Date Founded: 1970 Number of current members: 19 Activities: Coffeehouses, dances, movies, Trivia Bowl, intramural sports, Springfest, barbeques, interhall functions with Carman North. Namesake: Ruth Carman, foreign language instructor from 1914-1953. Who: Thomas Hall Council Da~ Founded: 1963 Number of current members: 20 Activities: Intramurals, pool and chess tournaments, senior weekends, homecoming float, dances, Wednesday night specials in the food service, Christmas and Halloween parties for underprivileged children in Charleston. Namesake: Simeon Thomas, head of the Social Science Dept. for 36 years. Who: Andrews Hall Council Date Founded: 1964 Number of current members: 23 Activities: Adopted daughter, Halloween party, Christmas party for underprivileged children, honor graduating seniors, scholastics banquet, homecoming float. Namesake: Dr. Franklyn Andrews, Associate Professor of English and head of Student Publications from 1929-1944. 0 A. Row 1, bottomAllen, Barb ClearsClaire Hannon, vicePat Anderson, MaHawski, secretary; top: Mary Lou MuDeb Jorgensen, KimChojnowski, presideB. Row 1, left tosecretary; Ed MeyerMitch Spurlock, vicRow 2, left to rigDelma Powell, TomMitchell, Arnie KaiRow 3, left to rPointe. C. Row 1, left to riMunz, Ron Koopmdent; Paul Martin, vKonnecker, Leon PDowling, Don NesciGregerson, Jerry Thmer. Row 3, left toPhil Madgiak, JackHall Counselor, JohnD. Row 1, left Kalika, Kathy LeVpresident; Betsy HEileen Howard , CiCarol Hamilton. RoNancy Atkinson, JaDrain, Cheryl Tru
m to top: Debbie Pierson, Judy s, Linda Baumheckle, Sue Ervin, e-president. Row 2, bottom to top: ary Beth Mullin, Pam Baker, Gail Debbie Hales. Row 3, bottom to urphy, Janie McCray, Debbie Betg, m Carlstrom, Sandy Alexander, Barb ent. o right: Mark Books, Bob Good, r, Douglas Jay Friedman, president; ce-president; Jim Langen, treasurer. ght: Gary Leathers, Dave Sellers, m Kerkhoff, Tony Harris, Bruce tschuk, Steve Burdick, Steve Mirro. right : Phil Schonhoff, Mike Laight: Joe Goetz, Tom Rodgers, Jim man, treasurer; Gary Poskin, presivice-president; Dave Schwartz, Bob Polson. Row 2, left to right: Larry i, Brian Gregory, Bill Bloom, Larry homas, Dale Ibbotson, Dave Braso right: Tom Bruhl, John Connelly, Ward, Mike Harris, Terry Webb, n Fox. to right: Maggie Booth, Linda Veque, president; Sue Jones, viceHermes, secretary; Dottie Waters, ndy McSherry, Joni Hemingway, ow 2, left to right : Lana Carrick, ane Anderson, Sandy Moore, Linda e, Judy Jordan, Stephanie Hill.
~ N 0 0 ;;· 3 0 ~ c.. '-< " a- " n m ~ 0 :> Dorms sponsor foster chiA Who: Lawson Hall Council Date Founded: 1968 Number of current members: 30 Activities: Door dec contests for Homecoming and Christmas, foster child's sponsor, special dinners, spring dance. Namesake: Elizabeth K. Lawson, former Dean ofWomen. Who : Weller Hall Council Date Founded : 1959 Number of current members: 14 Activities: Charity kidnapping at Thanksgiving. Eastern's Western Union on Valentine's Day. Namesake: Annie Weller, former Geography Department head. Who: Taylor North/South Hall Councils Date Founded: 1966 Number of current members: South-15, North-20 Activities: Halloween party for underprivileged, movies, special dances. Namesake: Edson Taylor, former math instructor. B
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C! s;· 3 0 :> Q. ..._ ~ " ;;- m "' e: g· :> .... N '-' Who: McKinney Hall Council Date Founded: 1957 Number of current members: 12 Activities: Intramural sports, Triad Halloween party, Christmas party, Namesake: Isabel McKinney, English instructor, from 1904-1945, and head of the English Department for 23 years. Who: Lincoln Hall Council Date Founded: 1952 Number of current members: 18 Activities: Big sisters for orientation, angels and earthlings, spring cookout, corridor volleyball com petition, "ceremonies," homecoming float, Abe's birthday party. Namesake: President Abraham Lincoln. Who: Ford Hall Council Date Founded: 1957 Number of current members: 9 Activities: Awards banquet, Easter party, W.C. Fields and Three Stooges movies, football competition, tree trimming party, Christmas party, secret angels. Namesake: Miss Ellen Ford, faculty member of Eastern Teacher's College from 1900-1934. Who: Douglas Hall Council Date Founded: 1950 Number of current members: 15 Activities: Coke hour with Lawson, hayrides, intramural teams, keggers. Namesake : Stephen A. Douglas, senator from Illinois, 1860-1864. u A. Row 1, left to right: JennifDavis. Row 2, left to right: ChriKiernicki, assistant treasurer; Kaurer; Jennifer Stehley, presidevice-president; Betty HambletonRow 3, left to right: Margie Mendenhall, Nancy Sundberg, Souhrada. B. Row 1, left to right: Mary Cathy Ruwe, treasurer; Nancy Larison, secretary. Row 2, left ham, vice-president; Mary Sanding, Ginny Vincent. Row 3, leftll,Carolyn~nclair, Deb Wallin·C. Row 1, left to right: Pam STom Rowen, vice-president; Barburer. Row 2, left to right : BariBucher, Marcia Thornton, MarilMinor, Nancy Readhead, historianD. Row 1, left to right: Steve MiMark Mule, Dan Tylka. Row 2, Doherty, Bob Dillon, John BurnBob Schloderback, president. E. Fall migration into the dormsthese 1958 coeds demonstrate.
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..... .., .... 0 ;;;· 3 0 " 0.. ._ c <r c:; " " tT1 g: c;· " You scarcely knowA co-ed hall. Just the thought was unheard of at Eastern for many years. Students fought for it, they protested. But the university fought back. The idea of having men and women, mature though they may be, living together under the same roof, was immoral. What would the parents think?! When occupancy in the dormitories began to decline rapidly, Housing people realized that they must take some kind of action. They listened to the students and finally persuaded the university that it was morally 'okay' for men and women to live in the same dormitory, provided they lived in separate wings. Thus was born co-educational living by wings in Taylor and Carman Hall. As long as the university was listening, dorm residents decided to push for more. They attempted to get co-ed dorms by rooms. After researching, the Residence Hall Association negotiated with Housing and the university and they reached a compromisethe residents could have co-ed halls by floors, but on an experimental basis. Which hall would be the guinea pig? Pemberton? The Triad? Stevenson? There had to be adequate restroom facilities, as well as a defined boundary line separating the men from the women. It was Stevenson Hall that received the new facelift this year. It became the upperclassman hall at the same time it went co-educational. Women are housed in the once-men's hall on the third, fourth and fifth floors on the east side of the building. They are separated from the men residents by the elevator. Some of the residents find it very pleasing, a nice change from the previous all-male atmosphere. Some of the residents were disappointed with the new setup. They say it is more like apartment living-you don't often know the opposite sex is even there. Keith Kohanzo, dorm counselor, said the experiment, in its first round, had encountered no major problems. A
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- a-. "' 0 ;:;· 3 0 ::> c.. ...... c: ~ " m ~ c;· ::> Pemberton founded as fiBy Mike Walters It all began in the mind of first Eastern President Livingston C. Lord some 73 years ago-the idea that Eastern should provide living quarters for women that offered a unique educational experience beyond the classroom, with emphasis on the acquisition of the "social graces." And it eventually came about after seven years of struggle with the Illinois legislature and five years of assistance from Pemberton Hall's namesake, State Senator Stanton C. Pemberton of Oakland, Ill. Pemberton Hall, or "Pem" Hall as it is more commonly known, now has a rich 65- year history steeped in tradition, as only Illinois' first state-owned dormitory for women should. The concept of a female · hall wasn't exactly as popular as a cool phosphate in Illinois in 1900, the year Lord first decided to take steps toward bringing the dormitory to reality. Lord approached the House Appropriations Committee for the first time in 1901 with a request of $60,000 for his project. But, in his words, the committee "took the request partly as a joke and partly as an affront, one asking if I wanted to go into the lunchcounter business, another if I wanted the state to build a boarding house." Undaunted by the committee's seemingly hostile attitude, Lord then sought another route to achieve his goal. He decided to confront legislators on an individual basis and enlist their support, and while doing so, he met Pemberton. In 1903, the senator began taking an active role in helping Lord push through the necessary legislation. Lord thought his dormitory should house at least 100 residents, with table accomodations for 25 women. At the time the campus also was in need of a gymnasium, which Lord figured could be built on the third floor of the dormitory. Twice bills for both the new dormitory and gymnasium reached the governor's desk in Springfield, and twice two different governors vetoed the measures for different reasons. Lord became somewhat depressed after the second defeat, but kept pressing with Pemberton's aid, and finally in 1907 his patience and diligence paid off as a
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~ 3 0 c. " '- c ~ ;;- " tTl g; c;· " .... N ..... with Pemberton's aid, and finally in 1907 his patience and diligence paid off as a $100,000 appropriations bill was signed by Governor Charles S. Deneen. Thus the groundwork was laid for the Eastern Normal School's second major building. The hall's formal opening was celebrated Jan. 4, 1909 with a dinner attended by Senator and Mrs. Pemberton, the Board of Trustees and the faculty. In thanking Pemberton for his efforts in 1907, Lord wrote the senator: "You have done much to make our work pleasant and effective and have asked for nothing from any of us in return except that we make a good school. Generations of young women will be grateful to you for making it possible for them to have a delightful home while attending this school." Lord was well-satisfied with Pemberton Hall, and the dorm was named for the senator at his request. After the hall had been in operation for two years, Lord wrote, "It forms the social center of the school. The girls learn certain things necessary for them to know that they cannot learn in a classroom; and in general, in my judgment, a wellmanaged dormitory is a valuable addition to a normal school." For all the objections the state legislators raised when Lord first proposed the dormitory, he must have been more than pleased when a legislative subcommittee visited Pemberton Hall in 1911 and returned its report to the House Appropriations Committee. The report said in part that the hall "has met the fondest hopes of its most ardent advocates and its value as a social center for teachers and pupils, and the opportunities it brings to student life in setting a high standard of living, can hardly be estimated." A. President Lord's eight-year-old dream of a women's dormitory for Eastern became a reality as construction on Pemberton Hall began in 1907. B. The second major building on campus was dedicated Jan. 4, 1909. C. A four floor addition to "Pem" in 1961 provided living space for more residents and includes a new recreation and TV room. D. Ornate chandeliers and white cloths on small tables gave the dining area a gracious atmosphere. I I it c
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- "' 00 0 ;;· 3 0 ~ 0. ..... c: ~ ;;- " tT1 ~ 0 ~ President Lord enforcePemberton's early rules were quite stringent by today's relaxed standards, with Lord handling discipline cases himself in its early years. In 1915 students had entire freedom during the day until 7:30p.m. At that time, students were required to be in their rooms for study hours until 10 p.m. After another free half-hour, the lights-off rule went into effect with absolute silence also in effect. Permission to leave the dormitory after 7:30 p.m. had to be obtained from the Head of the Hall, Miss Mary E. Hawkins and it was not obtained easily. Students were allowed in most cases to go to church without chaperones, but chaperones were required when a Pem resident would go to a dance, the theatre, or to school picnics. " Pemites" were allowed to have guests in their rooms on Saturday and Sunday evenings until 10 p.m. Dances were also held on Saturday evenings, with faculty chaperones. An interesting anecdote of Pem living at that time came from a 1913 Pemberton resident who wrote to the dormitory during Eastern's 75th anniversary celebration: "Later we enjoyed the delightful English accent of Miss Hawkins, who used to frighten us by telling how awful it would be if we should die in the night and be found in an untidy room." Today's residents undoubtedly would revolt if confronted with similar circumstances, but restrictions have naturally been relaxed since that time. Lord probably would turn in his grave if he knew that his hall had begun a policy of 24 hour open house this year, and fhat a coed residence hall has become part of the Eastern scene. The women of earlier Pemberton times weren't cut from l?erfect molds either, and as the 50th anmversary edition of the Warbler noted, they had their fun too: "There was plenty of misbehaving among the women. On not a few occasions, coeds slipped down sheet ropes to go for coffee or to serenade off-camJ'us men. Green freshmen were taken for rides" in the country by upperclassmen. "Late hour window conversations with men calling up from the bushes below provided constant thrills for an entire floor at a time. There were nlight discussions. Swas built adheringdorm, student aregularly to the delp_eeped out the wHoor seat." Another widelying Pemberton Hallin print, however) Ives, who attended'30's and was a Panther football teaIt seems that · friend up in Pemvisitation wasn't in sneak his large fraHowever, as thdidn't quite makeseverely reprimandcaught. Early living in Pbargain rate. In 1residents were charand board, when at the best privahouses in the area$4.50 and $5.50 a wIn 1948, rooms homes were going while the hall wasquarter--a rate of Table board for thweek and was praccampus except m soWhat does the The approximate 2where m the area living in the ivy-covHall. Today several Pstill surVIve, includinan event that has and his wife as guAlumni Tea is still Weekend, popcorn Pemites, and of courHall Song" are belBut no lon?,er ding out in the 'cracand Lantz have takewas once the gym