The Other Press December 6, 1985 page 3 Pervert Prof Penalized Edmonton [CUP] - A Univers- ity of Alberta professor has been fined $2,000 and sus- pended for six months with- out pay by the university for sexually harrassing six of his students. ‘‘The staff member’s act- ions constituted unwanted and unwarranted sexual ad- vances toward female stu- posed was severe enough. An associate professor at the U of A suspended for six months would lose at least $19,000, he said. But some students don’t think the punishment was severe enough. “If the accused has been NDP at SFU found guilty he should be dismissed,’’ said Mike Nickel U of A Students’ Union presi- dent. ‘| would wager money he would do it again.’’ Meekison ‘refused to reveal the name of the professor or ’ the details of his investigation because the professor can still appeal the decision. Caroline Nevins, student council vice president said the results of sexual harrassment investigations at the univers- ity are kept secret whether an appeal is won or not. She said the student council is lobby- ing the U of A Board of Governors and General Facul- ties Council to make this information public. dents,’’ said Peter Meekison, who began investigating in June after six women gradu- ate students in educational psychology filed complaints against eight’of their profes- sors. Meekinson dismissed seven of the complaints for lack of evidence and, in one case, conflicting testimony. Meekison said the profes- sor’s offences were not ser- ious enough to warrant dis- missal and the penalty im- 2s ©.P:S: A.G.M. gets results The Other Publications Soci- current typesetting equip- ward including the establish- ety held their annual general ment was constantly breaking ment of a bursary in the name meeting on Nov. 28th. where down and that repairs were of the society totalling they announced plans for the averaging over $1000 per se- $200.00 over two semesters. purchase of new typsetting mester. ‘‘The system we run The amendments were passed equipment. now should be De asa paeuee, with unanimous Caroline Hardon, member- "8 museum,” sai | Hardon. approval. at-large, brought up the topic She_ ee meee: the The Other-Publicati under ‘general discussion, Possibility of a large typesett- _ The Other Publication Soc- saying that the society was iN contract with the-College~iety is a non-profit organiza- looking at typesetting systems which would pay for the tion of which every Douglas ranging from $15,000 to equipment in less than five student is a member. It pub- $50,000 in value g years. lishes the Other Press news- ; aes A number of Constitutional paper bi-monthly. She mentioned that the amendments were put for- ‘HOOODDOOOODHOOODOOODSTOOODSHOODIIOOSDATNSSRINO RANSON NNN AZ ger RUN! This is to officially notify all Douglas College Students of the upcoming Student Society By-Elections. The elections are being held for the executive position of President. Also for the student representative positions in the following: University Transfer [1], Social Science [1], Health and Dental [2], Business [2], Social Service [1], and Music and Art [4]. Candidates must be registered students at Douglas College and enrolled in at least one (1) Credit Course, and have paid their fees in full. Candidates must be nominated by not less than five (5) members in good standing (registered in at least one (1) Credit Course at Douglas College). Nomination papers shall contain the name and student number of the members nominated, along with the office for which the member is nominated. Campaigning may commence on Thursday, January 9, 1986, providing that the proper nomination papers have been filed and received in the main business office (room 2780 Royal Site) of Douglas College Student Society. Campaigning must cease at midnight on Wednesday, January 22, 1986. Voting will be held on Thursday, January 23, 1986 Polling hours will be from 0800 - 2000 hours. Nominations close at 12 noon, Friday, January 16, 1986. Nomination forms are available at your Student Society office and will also be attached to the Election notices posted on Site. Forms must be sent to the Student Society Business Office (room 2780) on the Royal Site. Terms of office commence on January 24, 1986 and expire on August 31, 1986. Campaign expenses are limited to a maximum of $25.00. Please call 522-6038 for any further information or inquire in room 2780. YOOOORODDOROADDDDDDDOdHODADDDDDDHHnODDOREHDDDDDDNDDDORDODDDDNNADDnOOOOONNND SOOT OOSTITOSTTNONATTNSTTNOSHONAHTODHIHOOHHHOODDAHODNAAOODNAOODDANOODDACC 1D Odd DODO OOOO OOOOH O LOUD ODIO RONDO ODDO DROID DO DODODDODODODOORODODODY X Other Poll This issue the Other Poll deals with the closure of the student activity room. The questions asked were Do you use the student activity room? -and Do you think the activity \\\ SG room should close? Of the seven students interviewed, four said they used it and three said they did not. Six of the students said that they did not think, the activity room should close. Here are their answers. : Pollster: John McDonald Photographer: Dave Watson Yes. Because a lot of people are using it-a lot of people are benefiting from it. Priscilla Goburdhun Yes. Because | think it encourages social interaction which is good for the college- it’s good for the students. Perry Armitage Depends on wether or not its found to harbour demons or other creatures capable of spiritually debasing the stu- dent population. Neil Burnett wo we shea ‘ Yes. It gives other people »“ © something to do when they haven’t got classes. | mean there is only so much you can do in the library. Sue Kotschara Absolutely. It is the only place on campus where | can relax with the comfort of those modern conveniences that | grew up with. Dan Hilborn Its a good place for the students to go if they don’t want to sit in the cafeteria or the gym. There is billiards in has and its a great place to e. Duncan McTaggart