The QC, Vol. 79, No. 17 • February 25, 1993

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February 25,1993
Tonight's Forum on
Rape Addresses Male,
Female Perspectives
fry Camille Wilson
QC Assistant News Editor
This evening there will
be a forum called, "For
Women and Men: a Discussion on Rape," sponsored by
the Culture and Education
Committee (CEC), which is a
division of Program Board.
According to freshman
Julie Malasaga, Health Director for CEC, the committee chose to sponsor a program on rape because it is an
important issue that needs
to be addressed on campus.
"Rape is a very scary
thing that destroys a person's
life. (CEC) thought it was
about time that Whittier had
a comprehensive program
aboutrape education and prevention," Malasaga said.
The rape discussion will
be led by Detective Tom
Gehrs from the Campus Security department of Cal
State Fullerton.
"The interesting thing
about Gehr's program is that
he takes both the female and
male standpoint of rape into
consideration," Malasaga
said.
To deter the occurence of
date and acquaintance rape,
Gehr will also explain to men
how to interpret signals from
their   partner   or   date.
Malasaga said that he will
emphasize that, "No means
no."
Gehr is scheduled to discuss several aspects of rape
such as: the definition of rape
and its different forms, how
to prevent rape, the medical
and legal rights of the victim,
and the rights of options for
an innocent suspect.
Although rape is often
regarded as a woman's issue,
according to Malasaga, she
said, "Rape is a two-way
street. Men can be and are
raped."
She added, "When the
subject of rape comes up, men
usually feel alienated. The
reason why we named the
program what we did is so
that they (males) will know
that we want them to be a
part of the education program."
Gehrs is a recipient of
the "Governor's Service Employee Award" for his efforts
to educate students about
rape prevention.
The rape forum was organized with the assistance
of the Student Counseling
center. Malasaga stressed,
"Rape victims need to know
that the counseling center
and Campus Safety are there
for them and know how to
help."
Recent Storms Cause
Minor Water Damage
fry Alec Mackie
QC News Editor
While a series of storms
caused property damage, flood
problems, deadly traffic conditions and a state of emergency
in the Southern California region, Whittier College buildings
incurred only minor damage
from leaking roofs, according to
Jim Surwillo, the director of
physical plant.
Surwillo said the most costly
damage from last week's storms
was a tree that fell on the night
ofFeb. 18 andknocked out power
and cable TV service to the
school-owned Thalian house for
about four hours.
Accordingto Surwillo, a contractor was paid $400 to remove
the tree. Surwillo said he does
not know how much the city will
charge for damages, if any.
Please see RAIN Pg. 5
Search Begins for New
Dean of College Life
Committee formed to find new dean
after Steve Gothold decides to return to
faculty full time
by Alec Mackie
QC News Editor
An 11 person search committee for the next Dean of College
Life, comprised of students, faculty and administrators, was
assembled earlier this month
and will begin the search process within the next few days
accordingto Dean of College Life
Steve Gothold.
Gothold, who is also a professor of music, said he will return to being a full-time professor with the College.
"I can't keep doing both jobs
... there are too many hours
involved," he said. "I am also
leaving based on my need to be
a musician."
Gothold was appointed to
the position for a three-year
term, with the idea that at the
end of three years he would decide whether or not to continue
as dean.
With that term expiring at
the end of this school year,
Gothold met with President
James Ash in January to make
a decision about his position.
On Feb. 15, Ash announced
the members of the search committee at a faculty meeting.
The committee includes
ASWC president, junior Andy
McDonald, and seniors Jennifer Buddemeyer and Erika Williams.
McDonald said he was chosen because he is the ASWC
president. He then chose the
two other students on the committee.
McDonald said he chose
Williamsbecause of herinvolve-
ment in many groups on campus. Buddemeyer was chosen in
part because she is a residential
advisor.
Gothold, who will be chairing the committee, said that although the committee has not
officially met, the administration has taken steps to solicit
applications.
Steve Gothold
An advertisement was
placed in a February issue of
the Chronicle of Higher Education, a weekly newspaper for
college faculty, administrators
and staff.
The school is also working
with the National Association
of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), which has
publications and services that
assist in finding college life personnel.
There will be a NASPA convention during the third weekend of March which Gothold will
attend in order to meet prospective candidates.
According to Gothold, this
is a "hot time" when potential
candidates are looking for job
openings.
The committee will meet
within the next few days in order to gain consensus on a job
description and certain qualities that the committee is looking for, he added.
Gothold said the administration wants to increase the
number of minority administrators, but the committee is looking for the person most capable
and qualified.
McDonald said, "I think the
dean should work (in the interest of) the Whittier College community. They should have student concerns first."
Gothold explained that his
The Dean
Search
Committee
Chair
Stephen Gothold— Dean
of College Life
Faculty
Amy Mass—Associate
Director ofWhittier
Scholars Program,
Associate Professor of
Social Work
Michael McBride—
Professor of Political
Science
Joseph Price— Chairman of Faculty Executive
Committee, Professor of
Religion
Administrators
Gerald Adams—Registrar
Harold Hewitt—Vice
President of Budget and
Finance
David Leonard— Associate Dean of Residential
Life
Martin Ortiz— Director
of Mexican-American
Affairs
Students
Jennifer Buddemeyer—
senior
Andy McDonald—junior
Erika Williams— senior
reasons for leaving have nothing to do with the administration.
"It has nothing to do with
the job. I love the experience
and the people in the Philadelphia House (where Gothold's
office is located)," Gothold said.
"I have loved being a part of the
executive staff. It has been a
very challenging and stimulating process."
What's Inside: A Useful Guide to the Quaker Campus
News
Freshman Survey
A poll reveals Freshmen's
likes and dislikes regarding
new student orientation and
other campus events. Pg. 4
Viewpoint
Affirmative Action
One student claims
affirmative action is reverse
discrimination while another
defends it's necessitty. Pg. 3
Features
Black History
Assistant Features Editor
Arlene Soto traces the history
of Black History Month.Pg. 8
A&E
Spring Love
Arts Impaired columnist
Mark Masterson extols love
songs, the bloom of spring on
his cheeks. Pg. 11
Sports
Hockey Club
The Hocky team cancels
games due to overdrawn
account in the business office.
Pg.16