DIY History | Transcribe | Campus Culture | University of Iowa anti-war protests, 1970 | 1970-05-12 Daily Iowan Article: ""University T.A.s Debate Strike, Salary, Options""

Transcribe
Translate

University of Iowa anti-war protests, 1970

1970-05-12 Daily Iowan Article: ""University T.A.s Debate Strike, Salary, Options""

University T.A.s Debate
Strike, Salary, Options
By Randy Evans
Salaried teaching assistants (T.A.s) or research assistants (R. A.s) electing to take one of the three options announced by University Pres. Willard Boyd will not lose a portion of their monthly salary, Alvin H. Scaff, dean for advanced study, told a group of about 50 graduate assistants Monday.
Scaff said later that the statement was a reinterpretation of University policies and procedures and was handed down by Boyd's administrative office.
He said the interpretation applied not only to R.A.s and T.A.s but also to dormitory assistants.
"No matter what option you choose of the three," Scaff said, "you will not have to worry about losing your position."

T. A. Meeting
An official meeting of all Teaching Assistants will be held at 5 this afternoon in Shambaugh Auditorium to vote on and issue a statement of their collective position relative to the student strike, ROTC and the option sheet issued by Unviersity Pres. Willard Boyd.

Six groups of T.A.s have announced support for the strike called by the Strike Steering Committee (SSC). Going along with the strike are T.A.s in core literature, Rhetoric, Writers Workshop, Western Civilization, American Survey, and Black History; and the Departments of Religion, Zoology and Art.
A statement released Sunday by the division of film and broadcasting had indicated that all T.A.s in the division supported the strike also, however some members of the division told The Daily Iowan Monday that the vote had not been unanimous.
Members of the College of Engineering voted Monday not to join the strike. However, some 250 faculty members and students of the college expressed support for a pullout of American forces from Cambodia, permitted 10 student representatives to be present at a meeting of the Faculty Senate for a discussion of ROTC, and endorsed the SSC request that all University employees affected by the strike be paid for lost wages.
Donald L. Spencer, associate professor of engineering, introduced a resolution calling for the college "to use their technical expertise in a non-violent revolution" by boycotting businesses and industries participating in the manufacturing of war materiel, and by protesting war-oriented research on the University campus.
The resolution was approved.
T.A.s in core literature, Rhetoric, the Writers Workshop, Western Civilization, American Survey and Black History have voted to hold no classes. They also agreed not to cross picket lines. But T.A.s in the art and religion departments have indicated they will meet with their classes and discuss the "current crisis" or hold no class. Students engaged in the strike will not be penalized, accourding to statements issued by the two departments.
The possibility of withholding grades as a move against the presence of ROTC was also discussed.
Permission from the administration has been granted to reimburse graduate students who lost possessions in the fire in Old Armory Temporary.
Teh Graduate Senate will meet Tuesday to vote on allocating $3,000 to cover the loss. A quorum must be present before the resolution allocating the funds can be acted upon.
Graduates who lost possessions in the fire have been asked to contact John Casey, G, Iowa City, at 333-5254 or through campus mail at 252 EPB. Casey needs to know what each graduate lost in the fire and the estimated value.
If the total exceeds the $3,000 the senate has to allocate, a proportionate amount will be paid.
Howard R. Jones, dean of the College of Education, announced today that student teachers desiring to exercise one of the three options may do so and still receive certificaiton by the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction.
Grades will be issued and based on the work copleted.
The certification applies only to Iowa since there are some states in which certification requirements specify a minimum number of hours or weeks of student teaching.
Students in the College of Nursing may take the pass-withdraw option, It was announced today by Laura C. Dustan, dean. She said the college was following the three options for students as outlined by the University.

Stormy Weather
Chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. Highs tody 70s north and 80s south. Lows to near 50 north to 60s south. Generally fair and a little cooler Wednesday, highs mid-60s to mid-70s.

DI
May 12, 1970

Saving...

University T.A.s Debate Strike, Salary, Options By Randy Evans Salaried teaching assistants (T.A.s) or research assistants (R. A.s) electing to take one of the three options announced by University Pres. Willard Boyd will not lose a portion of their monthly salary, Alvin H. Scaff, dean for advanced study, told a group of about 50 graduate assistants Monday. Scaff said later that the statement was a reinterpretation of University policies and procedures and was handed down by Boyd's administrative office. He said the interpretation applied not only to R.A.s and T.A.s but also to dormitory assistants. "No matter what option you choose of the three," Scaff said, "you will not have to worry about losing your position." T. A. Meeting An official meeting of all Teaching Assistants will be held at 5 this afternoon in Shambaugh Auditorium to vote on and issue a statement of their collective position relative to the student strike, ROTC and the option sheet issued by Unviersity Pres. Willard Boyd. Six groups of T.A.s have announced support for the strike called by the Strike Steering Committee (SSC). Going along with the strike are T.A.s in core literature, Rhetoric, Writers Workshop, Western Civilization, American Survey, and Black History; and the Departments of Religion, Zoology and Art. A statement released Sunday by the division of film and broadcasting had indicated that all T.A.s in the division supported the strike also, however some members of the division told The Daily Iowan Monday that the vote had not been unanimous. Members of the College of Engineering voted Monday not to join the strike. However, some 250 faculty members and students of the college expressed support for a pullout of American forces from Cambodia, permitted 10 student representatives to be present at a meeting of the Faculty Senate for a discussion of ROTC, and endorsed the SSC request that all University employees affected by the strike be paid for lost wages. Donald L. Spencer, associate professor of engineering, introduced a resolution calling for the college "to use their technical expertise in a non-violent revolution" by boycotting businesses and industries participating in the manufacturing of war materiel, and by protesting war-oriented research on the University campus. The resolution was approved. T.A.s in core literature, Rhetoric, the Writers Workshop, Western Civilization, American Survey and Black History have voted to hold no classes. They also agreed not to cross picket lines. But T.A.s in the art and religion departments have indicated they will meet with their classes and discuss the "current crisis" or hold no class. Students engaged in the strike will not be penalized, accourding to statements issued by the two departments. The possibility of withholding grades as a move against the presence of ROTC was also discussed. Permission from the administration has been granted to reimburse graduate students who lost possessions in the fire in Old Armory Temporary. Teh Graduate Senate will meet Tuesday to vote on allocating $3,000 to cover the loss. A quorum must be present before the resolution allocating the funds can be acted upon. Graduates who lost possessions in the fire have been asked to contact John Casey, G, Iowa City, at 333-5254 or through campus mail at 252 EPB. Casey needs to know what each graduate lost in the fire and the estimated value. If the total exceeds the $3,000 the senate has to allocate, a proportionate amount will be paid. Howard R. Jones, dean of the College of Education, announced today that student teachers desiring to exercise one of the three options may do so and still receive certificaiton by the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. Grades will be issued and based on the work copleted. The certification applies only to Iowa since there are some states in which certification requirements specify a minimum number of hours or weeks of student teaching. Students in the College of Nursing may take the pass-withdraw option, It was announced today by Laura C. Dustan, dean. She said the college was following the three options for students as outlined by the University. Stormy Weather Chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. Highs tody 70s north and 80s south. Lows to near 50 north to 60s south. Generally fair and a little cooler Wednesday, highs mid-60s to mid-70s. DI May 12, 1970