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Reactions to Program Cuts - Albion faculty invited by BOT to discuss shared governance

Reactions to Program Cuts – Albion faculty invited by BOT to discuss shared governance

MacKenzie Burger - June 14, 2010 [ News ]

On May 13, the Board of Trustees (BOT) determined which departments would be eliminated to execute the mandate of the reduction of 15 FTE faculty members.
The decision includes the elimination of computer science and physical education (with and without teacher certification) majors, as well as dance, journalism, and physical education (PE) minors and one tenured [...]

Mandate Mishandled? – Graduating senior weighs in

Mark Kluk - May 5, 2010 [ Opinions ]

Two months have passed since the Board of Trustees mandated the elimination of 15 full-time equivalent positions.  Over the past weeks, the campus as a whole seems to have accepted the idea that cuts are coming, and try as we might; it seems there is little we can do to stop, or even amend them.  [...]

Dear Paul Tobias — A letter to the chair of the BOT from a recent alumna

Angela Zito - April 27, 2010 [ Opinions ]

April 19, 2010
Dear Mr. Paul Tobias,
Having graduated from Albion College only a year ago, I feel my heart and mind are still at home there. This being the case, I have kept myself informed of the recent goings-on there on campus—namely, of the ill-conceived notion that reducing the number of faculty positions by ten and [...]

Thinking Less — An alumna weighs in on Albion’s direction

Katy Van de Putte - April 27, 2010 [ Opinions ]

I think Albion is whacked out of its mind. I understand that while PTM was a charismatic and loving president, he hired far more professors than was possibly sustainable beyond a five year projection. I also understand that The Don is having to clean up his banana-suited mess. However, Albion’s Board of Trustees is acting [...]

Post-Grad – Sticking close to their alma mater

Steven Gadzinski - April 13, 2010 [ News ]

Albion College promises that an undergraduate degree will be obtained in four years. Some people, however, would like to keep working with the school for a few more by becoming a student graduate trustee.Â
The two-year position on the Board of Trustees (BOT) gives a recent graduate the opportunity to work with the BOT as a [...]

Senior Engagements

Sandra Turay - April 8, 2010 [ Features ]
Senior Engagements

Lindow and Lambdin

Bride-to-be: Ali Lindow of Canton
Groom-to-be: Will Lambdin of Rochester Hills
Together since: We have known each other for 10 years and have been dating for two.
How they met: Will and I met at a campground on Labor Day weekend in Durand, Mich.  His family was having a family reunion and my family was there [...]

The Deep End — MIAA sends six divers to national championships

Kyle Francis - March 30, 2010 [ Sports ]

In an interview prior to the MIAA dual meets, diving coach Elyse Lee stated  that the conference was going to be one of the most competitive nationally in swimming and diving. The athletes themselves proved this to be true when the MIAA sent six divers out of a possible 44 to the national championships.
Every season [...]

Brit Bits (03/18-28)

Emily Magyar - March 30, 2010 [ Sports ]
Brit Bits (03/18-28)

Sports recaps from March 18 through March 28
-Baseball-
Record:  6-15 for the season, 2-4 in MIAA play
Last week:  The men’s baseball team fell to Madonna in a two-game loss, trailing 14-7 and 8-4 in the final score of each matchup in the doubleheader.
This week:  Albion College baseball won two games against Defiance of Ohio on Sunday, [...]

His Mind on the Money — Q&A with Mike Frandsen, VP Finance

Lisa Hoehn - March 28, 2010 [ News ]
His Mind on the Money — Q&A with Mike Frandsen, VP Finance

With the announcement of the Board of Trustee’s plan to terminate 15 FTE faculty, the college is buzzing with questions about money.  The Pleiad sat down with Mike Frandsen, VP Finance, to get a grip on the deal with Albion’s dough.
Frandsen assumed his role as VP Finance on an interim basis on July 7, 2009 [...]

Tennis Takes to the Courts – Men and women’s seasons off to a strong start in conference and non-conference play

Emily Magyar - March 26, 2010 [ Sports ]

Albion College women’s tennis emerged victorious after playing Alma College in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association conference play on Tuesday. The doubles team of Morgan Watler and Marissa Messenger won a tie-breaker that carried the team to a 5-4 final score.

Phi Mu to Close – National representative cites finances and low membership

Steven Gadzinski - March 26, 2010 [ News ]
Phi Mu to Close - National representative cites finances and low membership

On March 15, 2010, the Rho Epsilon chapter of the Phi Mu Fraternity was closed, effective on May 30, 2010.

CAMPUS SAFETY

According to Ken Snyder, Director of Campus Safety,

Campus Safety...

- works to provide and promote a safe living, learning, and working environment for all members and guests of the College community.

- is the primary (but not sole) office on campus that responds to violations of the community standards-practices, expectations, and regulations- of the Albion College community.

April 22 3:14 am

ASSIST ADPS:  A report that a student had parked his vehicle on the train tracks.  The car was removed.

April 18 4:45 pm

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION:  A student reported that she heard someone running in the Herrick Center and it was suppose to be empty.  Officers did a walkthrough and everything was alright.

April 17 3:11 pm

SUSPICIOUS PERSON:  A report of someone with a bucket outside Mitchell Towers.  Officers did a walkthrough and found no one around but a janitor was seen earlier washing windows.