: One remarkable act that Dean Lee VOLUME FIVE ISSUE FOUR CAMPUS UPDATE Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI NOVEMBER 3, 1982 Dean Lee to Transfer This Semester by Lynn Lightner 2 “The people are definitely what | will miss most’’ said Dr. Margaret Lee, summing up her eight years at ACC Dr. Lee, Dean of Liberal Arts since 1980 and an English instructor for five years prior to that, will soon be leaving to assume duties as Dean of Instruction at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Dr. Lee’s major reason for leaving is that it’s definite job promotion and it will provide more avenues for her to advance professionally. Margaret Hunt, Dr. Lee’s secretary, feels ( as do many other of her col- leagues ) that Dr. Lee will probably become a president of a university someday. Hunt also had this to say in regard to Dean Lee‘s leaving, One Br cortain it wi e and Terry Quinn accomplished was to bring to ACC the Talent Search, Upward. Bound, and Special Skills program. To do so, Lee and Quinn wrote trioproposals. Each proposal was about 150 pages long and had specific guidelines as to how it had to be written. Although the federal government usually only approves: one out of fifty such proposals, Lee and Quinn’s was granted, Dr. Lee also wrote another propo- sal for Title Ill. Title III is the gov- ernments name for the congression- al act which provides funding for Photo by Andy Trego Terry Quinn, having worked close- ly with Dr. Lee, described her as “very active and productive”. He added, “Ever since she’s been here. she has made a strong contribution and has had a positive influence on all of us.”” Dr. Charles Donnelly also stated that this college has become a much better institution because of Dean Lee’s years of service; and he too expressed his regret at losing such pro- posal was also approved and it alone brought to ACC over half a million dollars to be used for computer as- sisted instruction. teacher and adminis- trator. Donnelly, as do all of us here at ACC, wishes Dr. Peg Lee the very best as she faces the challenge of her new position. Writing/ Thinking Workshop Held by Greg Hurd Last week a workshop was held to discuss the new “Writing/Thinking’”’ program implemented this fall. The workshop, the second in a series, dealt with the initial results of the program. S Ten ACC instructors took part in the session co-ordinated by Jim Miesen, who attended lectures on the program last.summer at Beaver. College. A representative of the Pennsylvania college, Dr. Belcher, was also in attendence. The other instructors from ACC were Richard Miles, Charles Neumann, Elbridge Dunckel, Russ Garlitz, Richard Matteson, John McGill, J..Wesley Law, Richard Moreau, and Richard Clute. The group focused on student im- provement with the program, which clarifies student thought through writing. Those present were general- ly pleased with how the program: has worked. Overall, it has proved to be successful, both in student and faculty acceptence. Several other instructors have expressed in- terest in carrying the program and similar workshops into the second semester. The present group will continue with the program for the remainder of the semester. A final workshop will be held in December. Players Are Ready for‘..Charlie Brown’ by Jenni Ritzler Happiness is, the opening of the Alpena Community College Players’ second production, ‘‘You‘re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The musical, under the direction of Sonya Titus, is set for November 17-19 at the Alpena Civic Theatre. The production is based on the popular comic strip “Peanuts.” Greg Tracey, president of the ACC Players, stated that there were some difficulties in casting the show. “Tryouts looked pretty slim. It was hard to find enough interested people who could also carry a tune. Things are running quite smoothly yers ha / pre sented a 35 minute segment of the show to the Interdisciplinary Studies class and also have plans to take the show on the road to several grade schools in the area, according to cey. “We're ready to open,” said Titus who encourages and welcomes any newcomers to the ACC Players. “Half of the students for the cast of “_ . Charlie Brown” are perform- ing in theatre for the first time.” Titus added thata lot of students are Changes in VA Assistance by Christy Preseau Among ACC’‘s 182 veterans there may be some who are not aware of this year’s change in how GI bene- fits are counted toward general fi- nancial aid. : Before this year GI benefits were counted as family income in deter- mining eligibility for Pell Grants; but last year all GI benefits were requir- ed to be counted as financial aid. This bill disqualified thousands of vets from getting federal assistance-- regardless of their needs. This year there has been a new act passed--The Student Financial As- sistance Technical Amendments of 2. This act will give veterans another chance to get Pell Grants because now only 1/3 of veterans benefits will be considered finan- cial aid. ACC's veteran’s advisor, Richard Counsellor, advises veterans who are confused or want to ask ques- _ tions to, see him, capable of performingin theatre. All - they need is a little encouragement. The: cast features ACC students: Terry Skiba as Charlie Brown, Arnold Janke as Linus, Matt Elder as Schroeder, Sue Manning as Lucy, Dana Kitchen as Patty and Don Elliot 111 as Snoopy. Free tickets of 20 per performance: will be available to ACC students the week of November 9th on a first come first serve basis, compli- ments of the Student Activity Board. i Circle K Notes by Kathy Gauden ;: At the October 26 Circle “K” Club about community service projects. is Rick Roussin was elected the chair- man of the “OK Club”, which is for people with special needs between the ages of 20-30. According to Paul Wegmeyer, president of the Circle “K"™ Club, “If everything works as planned, they will be putting on a dance at Pied Piper.” Date and time are undecided as of now. Wegmeyer also commented that, ‘Past history shows this is a beneficial service project. The Circle ““K’’ Club will also be assisting the American Red Cross with a blood drive, December 3 in Van Lare Hall. Wegmeyer strongly encourages the student body as well as the community, to participate in this project. f Update Welcomes New Artist by Andy Trego, A new staff member was recently added to the Campus Update crew to fill the position of advertising -artist. He ig Jon Gapezynski; ACC freshman and illustrated drafting major. g c Jon’s previous job experiences in- clude artwork for Model Printing. “Drafting takes up a lot of my time,“". he’ said, ‘‘I’m not used to this type of routine. But | enjoy ita lot.”” 3 ~ Jon's artistic skills “run in_ the family,’’ stating that his older sister is a cartoonist living in Muskegon. After obtaining his associate de- gree from ACC, Jon would like to find a job designing album covers, preferably ‘‘surrealistic stuff.”