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Show ChnoNicU Paqe WtdNEsdAy, DfCEfvibER 9, 1Q8? Six sociology deportment makes a eo meback ' 0 mainline" department with an "excellent undergraduate program and a graduate program that is highly satisfactory to its students." The department's problems came to light in November 1985, when the administration reported that conflict among the department faculty had been chronic for about 10 years and appeared to be unresolvable without outside intervention. It was emphasized, however, that most problems were managerial, not academic. Irwin Altman, U. academic vice president at the time, said the problems were not traceable to individuals or factions because different combinations of faculty would form depending on the issue. Various department chairs had been unable to justify the department and the faculty's ability to make group decisions had broken down. Receivership essentially meant the administration took over department management. That step had been taken once before when the educational studies department was placed in receivership for five years. That department is now The University of Utah sociology department, which was placed in "receivership" two years ago, is on the road to a comeback. While full departmental structure and privileges have not been restored, "we're getting back on track," said Edward L. Kick, associate professor and department chair. Kick is the first chair selected from within the department since the receivership was announced. Educational quality remains high, a point that was missed in the whole receivership discussion, Kick said. Sociology has been lauded repeatedly for its undergraduate teaching, teaches more students at lower cost than the average U. department and has nationally regarded researchers. Recently, two prominent sociologists from Boston University and the University of Washington consulted with faculty and students and evaluated the department. Both were recommended by the American Sociological Association. Their report described sociology as a "very normal, tiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiimiiiiiauiiiiiimoiiiiiiiiiio P , U; it. " jJ(xV strong. Altman and others predicted that in the long run, receivership would benefit sociology. The administration brought in Bruce F. Baird, professor of management, as department head. "He was a phenomenal manager who has a way of making people feel comfortable and soothing conflict," Kick said. "It's common for academic departments to exist from quarter to quarter without knowing what their long-ranplans and priorities are," Baird said. "We sat down and drafted a lengthy, five-ye- ar strategic plan and got commitments from the faculty and graduate students to that plan. By the time I left, I felt the department had gained a sense of direction." A crisis occurred in 1986 when it was suggested that the department's master's and doctorate programs be abolished as part of a base budget cut. Baird feared that if graduate ge teaching opportunities and research assistants were eliminated, the best faculty would leave. He drafted a plan to cut other items instead, such as supplies and support staff. was accepted. His counter-pla- n When Baird was appointed, administrators said he would be on board for up to two years. Last July, after heading the department for 18 months, the department was stable and Kick was enough to experiment with self-governm- elected chair. The department's fundamental quality is reflected both in awards to its faculty and student interest in the curriculum, Kick said. ber at a Studying Late? Working Late? Working Out? Just Can't Sleep?! The Pie NOW OPEN & SERVING SLICES 1320 East 200 South 582-019- 3 11PM - 3 AM MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 'iiimiiiioiiuiiiiiiiDmimiiiiiamiiiimiinmiiiiiim I I Items for the Chronicle events calendar should be submitted to the Chronicle offices," Union 240 by 4 p.m. two days before the event. The items should be typed or printed legibly on a form obtained from the Chronicle. Please note that the calendar, or portions thereof, may be cut due to space limitations. Today. 10 It inspired an Austrian MM DnncetODimaaD easure m aceontheDanube. And ifs a nice evenings Photographs by Henri ., a.m.-5p.m- Cartier-Bresso- n, MFA. Noon, Career Videos: "Dynamic Interviewing," and "Writing Resumes that Sell," SSB 380. 8 p.m., Pioneer Theatre Company, "You Can't Take It With You," PMT. Tommorrow 10 a.m.-- 5 p.m., Photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresso- n, MFA. Noon, Career Videos: "Negotiating Competitive Salaries and Benefits," and "The Campus Interview," SSB 380. 8 p.m., Pioneer Theatre Company, "You Can't Take It With You," PMT. Thursday Noon, Career Videos, "Making Choices: The Power of Networking," and "Interview Scenes," SSB 380. 2 p.m.-- 5 p.m., International Center Open House, Union-159. 2:50 p.m., Department of Metallurgy Graduate Seminar, "Shape Analysis," by T.P.' Meloy of West Virginia entertainment,too. University, WBB 207. Live classical music. In 1761, it moved Prince Nicolaus of Austria to build a fabulous pleasure-dom- e to host classical music performances of the day. Today, Symphony Hall plays host to the greatest hits in history. Performed live each week by one of the worlds great symphony orchestras. If classical music can impress royalty for centuries, just think how it might Make your Special Gccasicn Special impress your date. UPCOMING CONCERTS: December U, Chamber Orchestra. HAYDN & STRAVINSKY, Christopher Wilkins conducting, 8 p.m. December I8, 19 & 21, 7 p.m. & December 19 & 20, 2 p.m., Christmas Concerts, Joseph Silverstein conducting December 31, New Year's Eve in Vienna, 10 p.m., midnight celebration 'STUDENT TICKEfs $3 New Years Eve $20 533-640- 7. Utah Symphony DiKDMIP 0 and KSL ITV MMO IKDNGIKIDAIB KSLiIK50 9 EADE(B ANDWDC'IHE with Ice Ccld Eeverases ' niUNeipy Guy 273 Sc. OOCEast C:3C A.M. tc 11:CC P.M. - - - - - |
