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Press-Citizen Article: 'Two of Three UCCM Positions May be Eliminated by State Board'

Two of Three UCCM Positions May be Eliminated by State Board

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DAILY IOWAN 4-20-71

  Two of three ministers on the staff of the Iowa City United Christian Campus Ministries (UCCM) may be without jobs in 1972.
   Though the state board of the UCCM claims it is feeling a financial squeeze, Philip Shively and Sally Smith are being dropped without reason, and Marilee Scaff, chairwoman of the local UCCM board. The local board supports the tow ministers, she said.
   Out of a total budget of $162,000 only $6,000 to $12,000 will be cut in 1972 she said.
   But Marshall Harris, treasurer of the state group, said budgetary figures would not be available until November.
   "I wish you wouldn't put anything in the paper," Harris said. "You might do more harm than good." He refused to explain what he meant.
   The local UCCM group was asked to vacate its offices in the Dey Building in June, 1970, after it was used by monitors during the demonstrations in May. Shively said the owners stated the functions of UCCM were "not compatible with other functions of the building," referring specifically to a surgeon's office.
   Asked if he felt that UCCM's role in the demonstrations had any bearing on the staff cuts, Shively said, "No."
   "The issue is more than financial," he said. "The problem is to define the church's role."
   According to Shively, the state UCCM board seems to feel it cannot afford to emphasize helping individuals over the structural role of the church.
   The state UCCM board meets Saturday to debate the recommendations to reduce its campus staff.


2A--Iowa City Press-Citizen--Friday, April 23, 1971

Delay Asked on Elimination of Campus Minister Posts

   The Iowa City Chapter of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom has asked for postponement of the decision to eliminate the positions of two campus minsters, Philip Shively and Sally Smith.

   It was announced Tuesday that the state board of the United christian Campus Ministries is considering elimination of the two positions for "financial" reasons.
   The League said it believed further efforts to find financial support for the positions should be made.

    Betty Norbeck of 22 Montrose Avenue, a member of the league said, "The campus minsters fill a crucial role because they are able to function as communication links between so many different groups in our community including student organizations, governmental agencies and civic groups.
   "Campus minsters contribute so much toward better community relations and toward minimizing the potential for polarization," Mrs. Norbeck said. "We need more of them, not fewer."
   Mrs. Norbeck cited the campus ministers' efforts to prevent violence during the demonstrations in May last year and the formation of a study group to consider implications of the Scranton Committee Report for Iowa City as examples of constructive work by the ministers.


Two of Three UCCM Positions May be Eliminated by State Board

[handwritten]
DAILY IOWAN 4-20-71

Two of three ministers on the staff of the Iowa City United Christian Campus Ministries (UCCM) may be without jobs in 1972.
   Though the state board of the UCCM claims it is feeling a financial squeeze, Philip Shively and Sally Smith are being dropped without reason, and Marilee Scaff, chairwoman of the local UCCM board. The local board supports the tow ministers, she said.
   Out of a total budget of $162,000 only $6,000 to $12,000 will be cut in 1972 she said.
   But Marshall Harris, treasurer of the state group, said budgetary figures would not be available until November.
   "I wish you wouldn't put anything in the paper," Harris said. "You might do more harm than good." He refused to explain what he meant.
   The local UCCM group was asked to vacate its offices in the Dey Building in June, 1970, after it was used by monitors during the demonstrations in May. Shively said the owners stated the functions of UCCM were "not compatible with other functions of the building," referring specifically to a surgeon's office.
   Asked if he felt that UCCM's role in the demonstrations had any bearing on the staff cuts, Shively said, "No."
   "The issue is more than financial," he said. "The problem is to define the church's role."
   According to Shively, the state UCCM board seems to feel it cannot afford to emphasize helping individuals over the structural role of the church.
   The state UCCM board meets Saturday to debate the recommendations to reduce its campus staff.


PRESS-CITIZEN
April 9, 1971

Referral Services At UI Listed

   A "catalog" of free referral 
services available to University of Iowa students and staff members can be obtaind from University Counseling Service, according to George F. Matheson senior counselor.

   Broad categories of service listed include vocational, educational and personal.

   Among the "general" agencies are the American Home Finding Association, which furnishes counseling service and child care for unwed mothers the UI Counseling Service, providing all three general kinds of counseling and Crisis Center, directed by former UI student Howard Weinberg, which provides nightly telephone lines for help with personal problems.

   Iowa Children's and Family Services provides professional social worker counseling to families and individuals under stress from marital, personal or child-rearing problems. It also offers foster home placement and aid to unwed mothers.

   The various colleges within the university provide for academic advice.

   Vocational questions can be directed to Career Counseling and Placement, which maintains student credentials, facilitates recruitment interviews and provides a library of occupational information, as well as career counseling, for students in the colleges of Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Law and Nursing, and School of Library Science.

   Related service agencies include Hawkeye Area Legal Services, which offers legal aid in civil matters to low-income families. Two services offering draft counseling are the Association of Campus Ministers and Hawkeye Area Draft Counseling.

   Other services offer counseling for problems with housing, financial aid, family planning, foreign student affairs, reading and minority student education.

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Two of Three UCCM Positions May be Eliminated by State Board [handwritten] DAILY IOWAN 4-20-71 Two of three ministers on the staff of the Iowa City United Christian Campus Ministries (UCCM) may be without jobs in 1972. Though the state board of the UCCM claims it is feeling a financial squeeze, Philip Shively and Sally Smith are being dropped without reason, and Marilee Scaff, chairwoman of the local UCCM board. The local board supports the tow ministers, she said. Out of a total budget of $162,000 only $6,000 to $12,000 will be cut in 1972 she said. But Marshall Harris, treasurer of the state group, said budgetary figures would not be available until November. "I wish you wouldn't put anything in the paper," Harris said. "You might do more harm than good." He refused to explain what he meant. The local UCCM group was asked to vacate its offices in the Dey Building in June, 1970, after it was used by monitors during the demonstrations in May. Shively said the owners stated the functions of UCCM were "not compatible with other functions of the building," referring specifically to a surgeon's office. Asked if he felt that UCCM's role in the demonstrations had any bearing on the staff cuts, Shively said, "No." "The issue is more than financial," he said. "The problem is to define the church's role." According to Shively, the state UCCM board seems to feel it cannot afford to emphasize helping individuals over the structural role of the church. The state UCCM board meets Saturday to debate the recommendations to reduce its campus staff. 2A--Iowa City Press-Citizen--Friday, April 23, 1971 Delay Asked on Elimination of Campus Minister Posts The Iowa City Chapter of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom has asked for postponement of the decision to eliminate the positions of two campus minsters, Philip Shively and Sally Smith. It was announced Tuesday that the state board of the United christian Campus Ministries is considering elimination of the two positions for "financial" reasons. The League said it believed further efforts to find financial support for the positions should be made. Betty Norbeck of 22 Montrose Avenue, a member of the league said, "The campus minsters fill a crucial role because they are able to function as communication links between so many different groups in our community including student organizations, governmental agencies and civic groups. "Campus minsters contribute so much toward better community relations and toward minimizing the potential for polarization," Mrs. Norbeck said. "We need more of them, not fewer." Mrs. Norbeck cited the campus ministers' efforts to prevent violence during the demonstrations in May last year and the formation of a study group to consider implications of the Scranton Committee Report for Iowa City as examples of constructive work by the ministers. Two of Three UCCM Positions May be Eliminated by State Board [handwritten] DAILY IOWAN 4-20-71 Two of three ministers on the staff of the Iowa City United Christian Campus Ministries (UCCM) may be without jobs in 1972. Though the state board of the UCCM claims it is feeling a financial squeeze, Philip Shively and Sally Smith are being dropped without reason, and Marilee Scaff, chairwoman of the local UCCM board. The local board supports the tow ministers, she said. Out of a total budget of $162,000 only $6,000 to $12,000 will be cut in 1972 she said. But Marshall Harris, treasurer of the state group, said budgetary figures would not be available until November. "I wish you wouldn't put anything in the paper," Harris said. "You might do more harm than good." He refused to explain what he meant. The local UCCM group was asked to vacate its offices in the Dey Building in June, 1970, after it was used by monitors during the demonstrations in May. Shively said the owners stated the functions of UCCM were "not compatible with other functions of the building," referring specifically to a surgeon's office. Asked if he felt that UCCM's role in the demonstrations had any bearing on the staff cuts, Shively said, "No." "The issue is more than financial," he said. "The problem is to define the church's role." According to Shively, the state UCCM board seems to feel it cannot afford to emphasize helping individuals over the structural role of the church. The state UCCM board meets Saturday to debate the recommendations to reduce its campus staff. PRESS-CITIZEN April 9, 1971 Referral Services At UI Listed A "catalog" of free referral services available to University of Iowa students and staff members can be obtaind from University Counseling Service, according to George F. Matheson senior counselor. Broad categories of service listed include vocational, educational and personal. Among the "general" agencies are the American Home Finding Association, which furnishes counseling service and child care for unwed mothers the UI Counseling Service, providing all three general kinds of counseling and Crisis Center, directed by former UI student Howard Weinberg, which provides nightly telephone lines for help with personal problems. Iowa Children's and Family Services provides professional social worker counseling to families and individuals under stress from marital, personal or child-rearing problems. It also offers foster home placement and aid to unwed mothers. The various colleges within the university provide for academic advice. Vocational questions can be directed to Career Counseling and Placement, which maintains student credentials, facilitates recruitment interviews and provides a library of occupational information, as well as career counseling, for students in the colleges of Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Law and Nursing, and School of Library Science. Related service agencies include Hawkeye Area Legal Services, which offers legal aid in civil matters to low-income families. Two services offering draft counseling are the Association of Campus Ministers and Hawkeye Area Draft Counseling. Other services offer counseling for problems with housing, financial aid, family planning, foreign student affairs, reading and minority student education.