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Virginia's Last Independent College Newspaper VOLUME LXXI Virginia Military institute, Lexington, Virginia, August 28,1981 NUMBER 1 Recruiting Faculty For Engineering Is Difficult byF. P.Stone The VMI Engineering Pro-gram is experiencing a major problem in recruiting faculty members to teach at VMI. Col. Nichols, head of the electrical e n g i n e e r i n g department, believes that all engineering schools are experiencing similar difficulties, but that VMI is especially effected because it is a small military college. For this reason, the institute in the past has relied heavily on alumni to teach here at VMI, but now the number of alumni faculty is down to less than thir-ty percent. Col. Nichols states that it has "never been like this before." But he continues by saying that when a VMI graduate "fresh out of school, makes more money than a pro-fessor, it is fairly obvious that recruiting experienced engi-neers to teach here can prove difficult. In the past 11 years, 40 engineering faculty have left the Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Departments. Most have either retired or gone into the service, but 18 of these left to take higher paying jobs. Historically, however, engineering profes-sors have always r e c e i v ^ con-siderably less than they would on the "outside". Col. Nichols states that most teachers could make "somewhere around 50% more" than they are making by teaching. But salaries are not the only reason that potential engineer-ing instructors shy away from VMI. The Institute doesn't con-centrate on research programs that many fresh Ph.D.'s would like to see here. In addition, the restrictions, such as wearing uniforms, get-ting haircuts, and establishing a military attitude, discourage many potential professors. Teaching classes on Saturdays is certainly not very appealing. Yet the entire supply of graduate students has dropped to 75% of what it was, according to Col. Nichols, and the demand for them is great. But despite all these negative aspects of teaching engineering courses, many simply come to VMI be-cause they like the "teaching environment" here at VMI, ac-cording to Col. Knapp, Head of the Civil Engineering Depart-ment. Others still come to VMI and stay because they are dedicated to the ideals VMI strives for. Despite the fact that the situa-tion has been labeled "critical" by both departments, Col. Nichols feels he speaks for the whole program when he thinks the future is optimistic. Pay raises are already in the works across the board. And an Engineering Salary Differential Program is already "in the mill." Youth Grants Vow Available The Youthgrant Program of the National Endowment for the Humanities is alive and well and will once again offer a limited number of awards to young people in their teens and twenties to pursue non-credit, out-of-the-classroom research projects in the humanities. The deadline for receipt of com-pleted application forms is November 16, and funded pro-jects begin the following May. Some expamples of college-level projects funded in this highly competitive program in-clude: an annotated exhibition of 20th century war-time "home-front" activities in Min-nesota and Wisconsin; a com-plete historical survey, presen-tation, and guidebook on a tra-dition- steeped small Florida coastal island; a collection and study of migrant worker border ballads in South Texas; and a film on a small Oregon town's innovative survival method —backyard goldmining — dur-ing the Great Depression. Up to 75 grants will be award-ed, offering as much as $2,500 for individuals, and a few group grants up to $10,000 ($15,000 for exceptional m^ia projects). YouUigrants are intended pri-marily for those between 18 and 25 who have not yet completed academic or professional train-ing but can demonstrate the a-bility to design and perform outstanding humanities re-search and translate that into an end product to share with others. The humanities include (continued on page 7) New faculty and staff at VMI shown above are FIRST ROW : Col. P.E. Gardner, Col. E.L. Claiborn, Gen. Morgan. Gen. Walker, Col. McDonough, 1st Lt. K.W. Barber. SECOND ROW: Lt. Col. R.A. Erchul, Maj. W.G. Hughes, J.H. King, Jr., Ms. C.W. Ward, Mrs. Y.S. Emerson. THIRD ROW: W.P. Johnson. W.T. Nalley, Jr.. Znd Lt, M.J, Colgan. Lt. Col. K.P. PhiUips. Lt. Col. E.V. Daley. FOURTH ROW; Lt. J.W. Ball. W.H. Craft, Maj. G.P. Bal. G.R. Powley. D.T. White. FIFTH ROW: Capt. E.B. Scheipers. Capt. S.R. Gray, Lt. W.W. Williams. J.A. Walters. Capt. R.B. James. Jr.. Dr. B.W. Mundy, Jr. SIXTH ROW: Capt. T.A. Edwards. photo from P.I.O. Auto Accident Claims Cadet Life On August 13, 1981, Richard Wayne Flanner, a member of the Virginia Military Institute's Class of 1984, tragically died in an automobile accident in the vicinity of his hometown. In his remembrance an honor guSrd consisting of his Brother Rats presented him with a twenty-one gun salute at his funeral. Rick's survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Flanner and his three sisters. Formally from Richmond, Rick and his family returned to Tazewell where he resided dur-ing his high school years. Rick soon became a leader and a very highly respected indi-vidual among his peers. During his student years at Tazewell High School, he was captain of both the football and wrestling teams while establishing a good academic record. At VMI, he continued as an active partici-pant in the school functions as a member of the football and swimming teams. He majored in Civil Engineering and served in the Air Force ROTC. As close friends of Rick, we can say he displayed aU the characteristics of a true Brother Rat. Whenever anyone was in trouble or needed help, he was eager to aid in any way possible. Rick's personality is truly one that we will miss because he could always make the worst situation not seem so bad. He had a special knack for cheering someone up during the hard times in the rat line. Rick had a unique imagination full of optimism. He sometimes talked about being an astronaut, run-ning a cattle farm, and running his own business. The close friends of Rick and his dyke Robert R. Thompson '81 will cherish the fond memories of Rick Flanner throughout our lives. His fami-ly, Brother Rats, members of the Corps, and all thouse who. knew Rick will miss his presence. As a devout Christian and follower of Christ, his soul will continue an everlasting life. Ted Comer '84 John Lee Noell '84 Increase In Tuition At VMI Inflation spares iio one, and tuition costs at VMI will be substantially higher in the com-ing years. Total costs for Virginia cadets will rise from the 1981-82 figure of $3,295 to $4,255, an increase of 30%, while the costs for Non-Virginia residents will climb from $4615 to $6,035, an increase of 31%. Tuition and fees for 1982-83 are projections based on VMI's pre-sent budget formula and are subject to change by the Board of Visitors and by whatever ac-tion the state legislature might take. Another underlying reason for the increase in tuitions stems from the recommenda-tion of the State Council of Higher Education to reduce allocations for state schools (continued on page 6)
Object Description
Repository | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
Collection | VMI Cadet Newspaper |
Title | VMI Cadet. August 28, 1981 |
Issue Date | 1981-08-28 |
Volume/Number | Volume 72, number 1 (Mislabed as Volume 71) |
Publisher | Virginia Military Institute |
Publication History | The Cadet (originally the Keydet), VMI's student newspaper, began weekly publication in the fall of 1907. Not published 1943-44, 1944-45, 1945-46 |
Frequency | Weekly during academic year, except during examinations and vacations |
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Virginia Military Institute -- Publications. Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life. College student newspapers and periodicals -- Virginia -- Lexington. |
Digital Publisher | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
VMI Archives Records Group | Publications |
Rights | Materials in the VMI Archives Digital Collections are intended for educational and research use and may be used for non-commercial purposes with appropriate attribution. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Military Institute Archives Digital Collections is required. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information. |
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Issue Date | 1981-08-28 |
Full Text Search | Virginia's Last Independent College Newspaper VOLUME LXXI Virginia Military institute, Lexington, Virginia, August 28,1981 NUMBER 1 Recruiting Faculty For Engineering Is Difficult byF. P.Stone The VMI Engineering Pro-gram is experiencing a major problem in recruiting faculty members to teach at VMI. Col. Nichols, head of the electrical e n g i n e e r i n g department, believes that all engineering schools are experiencing similar difficulties, but that VMI is especially effected because it is a small military college. For this reason, the institute in the past has relied heavily on alumni to teach here at VMI, but now the number of alumni faculty is down to less than thir-ty percent. Col. Nichols states that it has "never been like this before." But he continues by saying that when a VMI graduate "fresh out of school, makes more money than a pro-fessor, it is fairly obvious that recruiting experienced engi-neers to teach here can prove difficult. In the past 11 years, 40 engineering faculty have left the Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Departments. Most have either retired or gone into the service, but 18 of these left to take higher paying jobs. Historically, however, engineering profes-sors have always r e c e i v ^ con-siderably less than they would on the "outside". Col. Nichols states that most teachers could make "somewhere around 50% more" than they are making by teaching. But salaries are not the only reason that potential engineer-ing instructors shy away from VMI. The Institute doesn't con-centrate on research programs that many fresh Ph.D.'s would like to see here. In addition, the restrictions, such as wearing uniforms, get-ting haircuts, and establishing a military attitude, discourage many potential professors. Teaching classes on Saturdays is certainly not very appealing. Yet the entire supply of graduate students has dropped to 75% of what it was, according to Col. Nichols, and the demand for them is great. But despite all these negative aspects of teaching engineering courses, many simply come to VMI be-cause they like the "teaching environment" here at VMI, ac-cording to Col. Knapp, Head of the Civil Engineering Depart-ment. Others still come to VMI and stay because they are dedicated to the ideals VMI strives for. Despite the fact that the situa-tion has been labeled "critical" by both departments, Col. Nichols feels he speaks for the whole program when he thinks the future is optimistic. Pay raises are already in the works across the board. And an Engineering Salary Differential Program is already "in the mill." Youth Grants Vow Available The Youthgrant Program of the National Endowment for the Humanities is alive and well and will once again offer a limited number of awards to young people in their teens and twenties to pursue non-credit, out-of-the-classroom research projects in the humanities. The deadline for receipt of com-pleted application forms is November 16, and funded pro-jects begin the following May. Some expamples of college-level projects funded in this highly competitive program in-clude: an annotated exhibition of 20th century war-time "home-front" activities in Min-nesota and Wisconsin; a com-plete historical survey, presen-tation, and guidebook on a tra-dition- steeped small Florida coastal island; a collection and study of migrant worker border ballads in South Texas; and a film on a small Oregon town's innovative survival method —backyard goldmining — dur-ing the Great Depression. Up to 75 grants will be award-ed, offering as much as $2,500 for individuals, and a few group grants up to $10,000 ($15,000 for exceptional m^ia projects). YouUigrants are intended pri-marily for those between 18 and 25 who have not yet completed academic or professional train-ing but can demonstrate the a-bility to design and perform outstanding humanities re-search and translate that into an end product to share with others. The humanities include (continued on page 7) New faculty and staff at VMI shown above are FIRST ROW : Col. P.E. Gardner, Col. E.L. Claiborn, Gen. Morgan. Gen. Walker, Col. McDonough, 1st Lt. K.W. Barber. SECOND ROW: Lt. Col. R.A. Erchul, Maj. W.G. Hughes, J.H. King, Jr., Ms. C.W. Ward, Mrs. Y.S. Emerson. THIRD ROW: W.P. Johnson. W.T. Nalley, Jr.. Znd Lt, M.J, Colgan. Lt. Col. K.P. PhiUips. Lt. Col. E.V. Daley. FOURTH ROW; Lt. J.W. Ball. W.H. Craft, Maj. G.P. Bal. G.R. Powley. D.T. White. FIFTH ROW: Capt. E.B. Scheipers. Capt. S.R. Gray, Lt. W.W. Williams. J.A. Walters. Capt. R.B. James. Jr.. Dr. B.W. Mundy, Jr. SIXTH ROW: Capt. T.A. Edwards. photo from P.I.O. Auto Accident Claims Cadet Life On August 13, 1981, Richard Wayne Flanner, a member of the Virginia Military Institute's Class of 1984, tragically died in an automobile accident in the vicinity of his hometown. In his remembrance an honor guSrd consisting of his Brother Rats presented him with a twenty-one gun salute at his funeral. Rick's survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Flanner and his three sisters. Formally from Richmond, Rick and his family returned to Tazewell where he resided dur-ing his high school years. Rick soon became a leader and a very highly respected indi-vidual among his peers. During his student years at Tazewell High School, he was captain of both the football and wrestling teams while establishing a good academic record. At VMI, he continued as an active partici-pant in the school functions as a member of the football and swimming teams. He majored in Civil Engineering and served in the Air Force ROTC. As close friends of Rick, we can say he displayed aU the characteristics of a true Brother Rat. Whenever anyone was in trouble or needed help, he was eager to aid in any way possible. Rick's personality is truly one that we will miss because he could always make the worst situation not seem so bad. He had a special knack for cheering someone up during the hard times in the rat line. Rick had a unique imagination full of optimism. He sometimes talked about being an astronaut, run-ning a cattle farm, and running his own business. The close friends of Rick and his dyke Robert R. Thompson '81 will cherish the fond memories of Rick Flanner throughout our lives. His fami-ly, Brother Rats, members of the Corps, and all thouse who. knew Rick will miss his presence. As a devout Christian and follower of Christ, his soul will continue an everlasting life. Ted Comer '84 John Lee Noell '84 Increase In Tuition At VMI Inflation spares iio one, and tuition costs at VMI will be substantially higher in the com-ing years. Total costs for Virginia cadets will rise from the 1981-82 figure of $3,295 to $4,255, an increase of 30%, while the costs for Non-Virginia residents will climb from $4615 to $6,035, an increase of 31%. Tuition and fees for 1982-83 are projections based on VMI's pre-sent budget formula and are subject to change by the Board of Visitors and by whatever ac-tion the state legislature might take. Another underlying reason for the increase in tuitions stems from the recommenda-tion of the State Council of Higher Education to reduce allocations for state schools (continued on page 6) |