1993_02 The Daily Collegian February 1993

              Vol. 100, No. 7
California State University, Fresno
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1993
Volleyball program under investigation
Player's allegations spark
Welty to assign investi¬
gation to Wint
By Brett Pape
Staff writer
An investigation involving possible im¬
proprieties in the volleyball program is be¬
ing headed by Arthur Wint, executive assis¬
tant to the president and director of Human
Resources. .
The details of the investigation were not
made public, but according to Wint the
investigation
started last week
when President
John'D. Welty
received a let¬
ter from a'vol¬
leyball player
on the 1992
team, who was
not named,
bringing alle¬
gations against
the volleyball program.
"At this point all I can say is that we're
investigating allegations raised by a player,"
Wint said.
Vivas
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According to Wint, the investigation pro¬
cess began when Welty sent the letter to
Wint's office.
The interview process of the investigation
has yet to begin. Wint said he hopes that the
investigation will be finished by the end of
February.
"It is true that allegations have been
raised," Wint said " We hope the investiga¬
tion will be over by the end of the month.
Until then, we must remain confidential."
Volleyball head coach Lindy Vivas said
she isn't able to comment on the matter, but
did say the Athletic Department initiated
the investigation.
"I'm not sure that I can talk about it."
Vivas said. "I'm not sure what is going on
with it (the investigation) or what stage it is
in, but we have been instructed not to talk
about it. I know we (Athletic Department)
requested the investigation."    '
Vivas has coached at CSUF since 1991. In
her two years, the team has an overall 42-17
record.
In 1991 the team advanced to the NCAA
Volleyball Championships, losing to UC
Santa Barbara in the first round.
Despite the success the volleyball pro¬
gram has enjoyed, seven players left the
program after the 1991 season.'
Vivas was the head coach at the Univer¬
sity of Washington from 1984-87.
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CSUs provide
special status
for admission
424 students admitted despite
below-standard qualifications
through Chancellor s allotment
By Edward Bove
Staff writer
Last semester, 424 students were admitted to CSUF
through special-admission allocations, even though they
had not met normal admissions standards.
This practice of special admission is done through agree¬
ment with the CSU Chancellor's Office, where every uni¬
versity, system-wide, is alloted a certain number of enroll¬
ment spaces to be used by students not meeting standard
admissions requirements.
"This campus has no decisions to make regarding excep¬
tions in admissions,"
SPECIAL STATUS
In fall 1992 the university
granted special admission
to the following groups:
• Equal Opportunity
Program (328) j
• Athletics Program (22)
• University Migrant
Services (17)
• General (57)
said Richard Backer,
directorlof the Office
of Admissions and
Records.',
"All allotments come
from the Chancellor's
Office." Backer said.
A standard admis¬
sion requirement calls
for a 2.0 grade point
average (on a 4.0 scale).
with a certain tore "of
classes including four
years of high school
English and three years
of math.
Of the 424 students admitted, 328 were^classified as Equal
Opportunity Program (EOP) students, 22 as athletes, 17
came in through University Migrant Services and 57 fell
under the "general" heading which included students admit¬
ted under a myriad of reasons.
These students were admitted while another 1.202 were
turned away for failing to meet normal admission standards
and not qualifying for special-admission status.
EOP. created in 1969, caters predominently to students
from ethnic groups that have been historically under-repre¬
sented. The program includes approximately 1,800 stu¬
dents, which translates into roughly one-tenth of CSUF
enrollment.
"When the program was created, the basis was under-
representation of historically under-represented groups,"
. See Admissions, page 8
SHORTCUTTING THROUGH CAMPUS
Riding stealthily to their night classes In the
Engineering West Building, Derrick Tito and Jeff
Chmstmc BakeVThe Q*ly Coucoan
Nolan, both engineering majors, take a shortcut
past the Satellite College Union.
Laid-off gain Ve-hire priority
Those with permanent position
status top re-erriploymeht list
in event of university call-back
By Tom Zulewakl
Staff writer
Last June, the news hit most CSUF employees like a slap
in the face.
After years of dedicated service for most. President John
Welty. announced a far-reaching plan of layoffs for support
staff because of severe budget cuts in the CSU system.
A total of 130 employees were impacted by the layoffs.
Seventy-four were sent looking for other work. The rest
were reassigned or voluntarily demoted to a previous posi¬
tion of permanent status.
While the layoffs have hit hard, Some laid-off employees
can take heart in knowing they may $11111)6 called back.
The names of those who were laid off (with permanent
positions) are placed on a re-employment list and are
contacted first, based oq seniority.
The next people to be considered on the priority list for
new staff openings are anyone employed on campus in
accordance with the California State Employees Associa¬
tion (CSEA) contract.        ' —
While some of the laid-off employees with permanent
positions are contacted first, according to staff personnel
director Nita Kobe, some new listings haven't been filled
that way.
"We' ve had to hire off campus for a gallery technician and
equipment technician." she said.
These positions were advertised at the end of last semes¬
ter. A position for a clerical assistant (in the Financial Aid
Office) was filled on campus. A position for a groundskeeper
had not been filled as of yesterday.
If the search proves unsuccessful in those areas, then a
position is advertised off campus for applicants.
The budget problems have also impacted staff salaries.
All merit-salary adjustments for employees have been fro¬
zen at their present levels for the past two years.
Kobe said negotiations are continuing with each
employee's union to attempt changes in that status.
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