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1970-05-13 Daily Iowan Article: ""Faculty Senate Votes Anti-ROTC"" Page 4

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• "The official body of the University teaching assistants urges all teaching assistants to consider grades as of May 3, the basis for determining final grades, whether or not the student has signed the options, unless the student desires otherwise. (passed, 77 to 9)
• "The official body of the University teaching assistants demands that no punitive actions be taken against those taking part in the strike." (passed, 71 to 7)
• "We, the official body of the University teaching assistants strongly recommend that the Graduate Student Senate set up a fund for TA's." (passed by voice vote—20 TAs were present)


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Criticizing the senate committee's failure to visit ROTC classes, he pointed out: "It seems to me that there was no other alternative than to visit our classes."
He asked the senators, "If the study in your hands doesn't portray the ROTC program, I don't see how you can make an intelligent decision."
After introducng the addendum, Schoner stated he felt the primary role of ROTC was the recruitment of army officers.
"I don't belive ROTC is an academic program," Schoner declared. "if it was an academic program, I don't see why it wouldn't have the benefits of other

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meeting both shades of opinion present. Shelley Blum, L2, Iowa City, charged that the end of ROTC would also mean the end of what he called "adventurism" by the military. Stating that the U.S. doesn't need a large army, Blum continued: "The only effect is to allow us to get into wars like Indochina."
Richard Tyner, A4, Shenandoah, said: "I am worried that we won't make an academic decision, but a political decision." Tyner, who is a senior army ROTC cadet, warned that he didn't want the senate to be "stampeded" into action bcause of the events of the past two weeks.

Speakers at U.I. Rally Urge
Student Strikers to Stay
By Keith Gillett
The Daily Iowan came under verbal criticism at an evening rally attended by 500 persons at the Pentacrest Tuesday.
The newspaper has been under attack from critics since the Student Board of Publication (SPI) voted Sunday to retain the present DI editor until the present campus turmoil ends. Editor select, Leona Durham, G, San Francisco, was to become The Daily Iowan editor Monday.
Various speakers urged militancy against the present staff, including return of delivered newspapers. Miss Durham made a brief appearance to suggest to the crowd that they wait until SPI board takes further action scheduled for Thursday.
The rally began with about 48 individuals holding a candlelit vigil on the steps of Old Capitol. Speakers urged that the strike continue, calling for the University to be turned into a strike community.
A "celebration of life" has been called on the Pentacrest for today to celebrate the Faculty Senate vote on ROTC. The Senate earlier voted to remove ROTC from campus.
One speaker said that there was little need for pickets now, that the campus is closed. He urged that students continue their political action.
Students were urged in an earlier rally Tuesday by the Strike Steering Committee (SSC) to choose one of the three options offered by Pres. Willard Boyd, but to remain on the campus.
Steve Ford, A1, Des Moines told a rally of about 700 persons that "it is an old tactic to divide and conquer," and urged students to remain on the campus in violation of Boyd's option plan.
Ford said that the SSC considered the strike a success so far.
"If we can keep a tight reign on the police, we can conduct a successful strike on this campus. The fact that classrooms are empty is a clear indication that the strike is a success. The small crowd here shows that the strike has been successful," he said.
Ford told the crowd that the University panicked students by presenting them with the option plan. Because of this, he said, some students left the campus.
Pointing to the crowd, Ford said the committee, "hoped this tactic in clearing the campus has not been successful."
Ford claimed that Pres. Boyd failed to answer sufficiently all questions concerning the options. He claimed that Boyd's interview in Tuesday's Daily Iowan failed to clear up these questions?
• If a student signs for an option but doesn't leave the campus, what sanctions will the University take against the student?
• Can students change their minds if they sign the option sheet?
• Can dormitory residents receive a rebate for their remaining room and board?
• Will any University workers be laid off as a result of the early departure of a large number of students?
• What happens to students taking an option if they are on academic probation?
Ford told the crowd that the SSC is working to find housing for students who wish to remain on the campus after their 24 hours are up in the dormitories. He said that 13 tons of food have been donated to help feed students involved in the strike.
Bruce Clark, A2, Iowa City, told the crowd that the Faculty Senate had consented to having ten students sit in on the Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday afternoon. Three students were to represent Student Senate, three members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) were to be present and the best were to come from the SSC.
Clark told the crowd that they should pick the list of students rather than have them determined by the administration. A lsit drafted by the SSC was presented to the crowd and following brief debate was approved by voice vote from a small part of the crowd present.
As the rally concluded it was announced that a second rally would be held at 9 p.m. on the Pentacrest to discuss the Faculty Senate's ROTC vote.
Most of the students left the rally and headed for the Union apparently to turn in their option sheets. The corridor outside the Union Rim room was jammed with hundreds of students trying to hand in their sheet prior to the 5 p,m. deadline.

Closing Hours Change
Closing hours for principal University buildings have been changed until further notice, Richard E. Gibson, director of space assignment and utilization announced Tuesday.
New closing hours until further notice are:
• 5:00 p.m. — East Hall Annex, EPB, Gilmore Hall, Jefferson Building, Macbride Hall, Old Armory, Schaeffer Hall, Women's Gym, Old Dental, Jessup Hall, Communications Center and the Field House.
• 8:00 p.m. —East Hall, Calvin Hall, Chemistry Building, Pharmacy, Phillips Hall, Zoology Building, Physics Research Center, Dental Building (a question on this).
10:30 p.m. — Music Building, East Lawn.
Classes which commence before a closing time but extend beyond the time will be held as usual, Gibson said. Faculty and staff who have keys may come and go as usual, he added.
Not changed are the present schedules of the Main Library, Medical Laboratories, College of Law, Iowa Memorial Union, and Medical Research Center.

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[missing beginning] • "The official body of the University teaching assistants urges all teaching assistants to consider grades as of May 3, the basis for determining final grades, whether or not the student has signed the options, unless the student desires otherwise. (passed, 77 to 9) • "The official body of the University teaching assistants demands that no punitive actions be taken against those taking part in the strike." (passed, 71 to 7) • "We, the official body of the University teaching assistants strongly recommend that the Graduate Student Senate set up a fund for TA's." (passed by voice vote—20 TAs were present) [missing beginning?] Criticizing the senate committee's failure to visit ROTC classes, he pointed out: "It seems to me that there was no other alternative than to visit our classes." He asked the senators, "If the study in your hands doesn't portray the ROTC program, I don't see how you can make an intelligent decision." After introducng the addendum, Schoner stated he felt the primary role of ROTC was the recruitment of army officers. "I don't belive ROTC is an academic program," Schoner declared. "if it was an academic program, I don't see why it wouldn't have the benefits of other [missing beginning] meeting both shades of opinion present. Shelley Blum, L2, Iowa City, charged that the end of ROTC would also mean the end of what he called "adventurism" by the military. Stating that the U.S. doesn't need a large army, Blum continued: "The only effect is to allow us to get into wars like Indochina." Richard Tyner, A4, Shenandoah, said: "I am worried that we won't make an academic decision, but a political decision." Tyner, who is a senior army ROTC cadet, warned that he didn't want the senate to be "stampeded" into action bcause of the events of the past two weeks. Speakers at U.I. Rally Urge Student Strikers to Stay By Keith Gillett The Daily Iowan came under verbal criticism at an evening rally attended by 500 persons at the Pentacrest Tuesday. The newspaper has been under attack from critics since the Student Board of Publication (SPI) voted Sunday to retain the present DI editor until the present campus turmoil ends. Editor select, Leona Durham, G, San Francisco, was to become The Daily Iowan editor Monday. Various speakers urged militancy against the present staff, including return of delivered newspapers. Miss Durham made a brief appearance to suggest to the crowd that they wait until SPI board takes further action scheduled for Thursday. The rally began with about 48 individuals holding a candlelit vigil on the steps of Old Capitol. Speakers urged that the strike continue, calling for the University to be turned into a strike community. A "celebration of life" has been called on the Pentacrest for today to celebrate the Faculty Senate vote on ROTC. The Senate earlier voted to remove ROTC from campus. One speaker said that there was little need for pickets now, that the campus is closed. He urged that students continue their political action. Students were urged in an earlier rally Tuesday by the Strike Steering Committee (SSC) to choose one of the three options offered by Pres. Willard Boyd, but to remain on the campus. Steve Ford, A1, Des Moines told a rally of about 700 persons that "it is an old tactic to divide and conquer," and urged students to remain on the campus in violation of Boyd's option plan. Ford said that the SSC considered the strike a success so far. "If we can keep a tight reign on the police, we can conduct a successful strike on this campus. The fact that classrooms are empty is a clear indication that the strike is a success. The small crowd here shows that the strike has been successful," he said. Ford told the crowd that the University panicked students by presenting them with the option plan. Because of this, he said, some students left the campus. Pointing to the crowd, Ford said the committee, "hoped this tactic in clearing the campus has not been successful." Ford claimed that Pres. Boyd failed to answer sufficiently all questions concerning the options. He claimed that Boyd's interview in Tuesday's Daily Iowan failed to clear up these questions? • If a student signs for an option but doesn't leave the campus, what sanctions will the University take against the student? • Can students change their minds if they sign the option sheet? • Can dormitory residents receive a rebate for their remaining room and board? • Will any University workers be laid off as a result of the early departure of a large number of students? • What happens to students taking an option if they are on academic probation? Ford told the crowd that the SSC is working to find housing for students who wish to remain on the campus after their 24 hours are up in the dormitories. He said that 13 tons of food have been donated to help feed students involved in the strike. Bruce Clark, A2, Iowa City, told the crowd that the Faculty Senate had consented to having ten students sit in on the Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday afternoon. Three students were to represent Student Senate, three members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) were to be present and the best were to come from the SSC. Clark told the crowd that they should pick the list of students rather than have them determined by the administration. A lsit drafted by the SSC was presented to the crowd and following brief debate was approved by voice vote from a small part of the crowd present. As the rally concluded it was announced that a second rally would be held at 9 p.m. on the Pentacrest to discuss the Faculty Senate's ROTC vote. Most of the students left the rally and headed for the Union apparently to turn in their option sheets. The corridor outside the Union Rim room was jammed with hundreds of students trying to hand in their sheet prior to the 5 p,m. deadline. Closing Hours Change Closing hours for principal University buildings have been changed until further notice, Richard E. Gibson, director of space assignment and utilization announced Tuesday. New closing hours until further notice are: • 5:00 p.m. — East Hall Annex, EPB, Gilmore Hall, Jefferson Building, Macbride Hall, Old Armory, Schaeffer Hall, Women's Gym, Old Dental, Jessup Hall, Communications Center and the Field House. • 8:00 p.m. —East Hall, Calvin Hall, Chemistry Building, Pharmacy, Phillips Hall, Zoology Building, Physics Research Center, Dental Building (a question on this). 10:30 p.m. — Music Building, East Lawn. Classes which commence before a closing time but extend beyond the time will be held as usual, Gibson said. Faculty and staff who have keys may come and go as usual, he added. Not changed are the present schedules of the Main Library, Medical Laboratories, College of Law, Iowa Memorial Union, and Medical Research Center. DI May 13, 1970 4 (of 4)