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1991-02-21

The Quarterdeck / 1991-02-21

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Callifornia

http://hdl.handle.net/10945/52215

New sailboat security procedures ... page 3

__.._.,,f\ Publication of the Naval Postf?raduate School · February 21, 1991 Volume 8 Issue 7

Former Air Force enlisted goes Navy

Black mustanger chairs student advisory committee

by JOI Ray Fredette Jr.

(Ed. note: This is the third in a series of articles and features published In the Quarterdeck this month In observance of February's designation as Black His­tory Month. Next week, the final in­stallment will be an article on the local chapter of the National Naval Officers' Association.)

At first, the chairman of the Officer Stu­dent Advisory Committee didn't want an "article done on me," he said. "I was born, grew up and came here. I mean, what can I say?"

Well, he may pretend to be a drifter because he's modest, but the student elected

From the Superintendent

chairman of OSAC is one with genuine concern for · the academic life and well­being of his fellow students.

Meet 38-year-old Chicago native Curtis Barefield Jr., the son of Curtis and Ivor Barefield, former business manager for llli­nois' Cook County Correctional System and a school district psychologist for the Chicago Public School System, respec­tively. He hails from a family of high achievers: his brother Ernest is former chief of staff for Chicago Mayor Harold Wash­ington; sister Sandra is acting dean of the College of Business at the University of lllinois' Chicago campus, and sister Diane is a former member of the Chicago Metro­politan Opera Company.

A Navy lieutenant with 13 years experi-

Lt. Curtis G. Barefield Jr.

ence as an Air Force enlisted man, Barefield's enlisted military career in­cluded an assignment as an agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations - and finished as C.E. Plans and Programs Manager for all fixed communications

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The announcement appearing on the first page of last week's Quarterdeck over my name had not been approved by me. I had asked that a story be prepared to explain the loss of book funds. The curt statement that appeared offered no explanation.

The decision to cut the student book funds was difficult. I was faced with absorbing a four million dollar cut in our Congressional appropriation which was not made known to us until Congress aojourned in early November. The school has been permitted to offset some of this reduction by increasing reimbursable funding for research which had been limited previously. The lateness of the effort to increase reimbursable funds made any increase of over one million dollars in research funds very risky for planning assumptions for this year. Of the four million dollars cut, five hundred thousand was in special project planned funds causing loss of one repair project planned for the west wing of Herrmann Hall.

funding of 39 million dollars by about 25 million at a time when the student population was remaining relatively stable. Assuming that we filled none of the currently vacant billets which have resulted from the DOD-wide hiring freeze, we would absorb about an additional 740 thousand dollars. This lack of hiring is causing extreme problems with teaching and research support and admin­istration, and no further savings can be realized with further personnel reductions.

The leadership of the school was thus faced with actually reducing the mission, i.e. teaching and research related,

The remaining reductions were taken as shown: Faculty Labor Travel Programs at other schools Faculty Support Funds Text Books

-579K -SOOK -150K -821K -602K

The decision to cancel book funding was based on the inability to accept further reduction in research and teaching support. The mission funding over the last four years has just kept pace with inflation. During this time faculty size has increased by 8% and salaries (faculty and support) including benefits have increased at

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Mustanger (From page 1)

programs in Korea and Japan. "I separated early to accept a Navy commission," said Barefield, whose daughter Karen has been accepted to Yale University, Class of 1995.

Barefield received his commission in 1983 after graduating from Officer Candi­date School, and will have completed 21 years of active duty in November. He has served aboard USS Kiska as conventional weapons officer and electronic warfare of­ficer; USS Kitty Hawk as assistant combat information center officer for surface op­erations; and USS LaSalle as the main propulsion assistant. From NPS, Barefield expects to be assigned to department head school at Newport, R.I. "The Officer Student Advisory Commit­

tee should increase the visibility of the

Superintendent (From page 1)

students' desires," said Barefield "It's very easy to report here and get so caught up in academics and forget about the leadership responsibilities you have and leadership skills that got you here in the first place.

"OSAC offers an opportunity for stu­dents to continue to practice those leader­ship skills," said Barefield, "and do some good not only for themselves but for the greater number of people here.

"The school is not here to serve the fac­ulty or the staff," added Barefield. "It's here to serve the student and make sure the students have an easy a time as possible to get through studies, commensurate with their talents and level of effort."

Barefield says he would like to see the curriculum "stretched out just a little bit" as

greater than inflation. Accordingly, during this period the operations (non-labor) funds have been reduced by 21 % ('88 to '91) causing the following impacts:

Funding per research faculty workyear reduced by 56% Funding per Dept of Navy student reduced by 22%

The leadership of the school recommended, and I concurred, that no further reduc­tions could be absorbed in the teaching and research operating funds. Therefore, I found it necessary to cancel the student book funding. There is no indication of increased funding being available this year to allow us to reinstate these funds. The availability of funds for books in FY-92 will depend on the level of appropriated funds and the amount of increased funds available from reimbursable research. Current indications are not very encouraging.

I hope that this explanation lets you know this decision was not made lightly and that we will continue to review the situation.

Job program presents workshop The Veterans' Employment Assistance

Program will present a job seekers work­shop from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Fort Ord NCO Club.

The workshop is for separating or retiring military personnel and spouses who are seeking employment.

The seminar will focus on proven meth-

ods of successful job search activities, in­cluding goal setting, resume writing and salary negotiation. The course is geared toward starting people on their second ca­reers.

There are no membership requirements or grade restrictions, and there is no charge to any participant.

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he raises his hand and holds his thumb and index finger close together. a

"There are people here who would do just WI' fine if they had a slightly lighter course load to take per quarter, or, they could add a quarter. Their time here would be more profitable -- and less trying.

"There are professors who act like their class is the only one we have to contend with," said Barefield. "There are times when we could make academics a bit more endurable and enjoyable. This is the only shore duty some of us will ever see. This area is beautiful, there are things to do here. But we get here and some ofus find we can't afford to slow down.

"I'd like to see OSAC do something to change this," said Barefield

Bachelors quarters will get 'field day'

A Bachelor Enlisted Quarters "Beautifi­cation Day" will be held at 8:30 a.m. Fri­day, Feb. 22 on the picnic grounds in front oftheBEQ. A

Sign-ups are requested for one of the five 9' "beautification teams" listed below: 1. BEQ - Internal 2. BEQ Building - External 3. CPO Barracks - Internal & External 4. Parking Lot areas - BEQ & CPO 5. Picnic & Recreation areas - BEQ A picnic will follow at 1 :30p.m. All food

and beverages will be provided. The day will also serve as the debut of a

full court basketball court. A single bas­ketball hoop had long been standing near the grills. Enlisted members from the Academic Department installed another and have painted the surface.

e11elifil1ge NEWS

Pick up your "Outdoor Living '91" cou­pons for 20% discounts on summertime accessories from Sun It Corp .

Watch for the "March Madness" sale coming Feb. 27 through Mar. 3. Hourly A specials will be activated from 6 to 10 p.m. W Mar. 1 and from 8 to 10 a.m. Mar. 2.

Come join the excitement!

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Newcomers' evening The Officer Students' Wives Club invites

NPS students and their spouses to a Wel­come Aboard Newcomers Evening tonight at 7:30 in the Barbara McNitt Ballroom.

The evening will feature a presentation of Cramalot - a musical comedy performed by students and spouses. Rear Adm. West, NPS superintendent, will be the guest speaker.

There will be displays by NPS and community organizations offering infor­mation on activities, services and volunteer opportunities on the Monterey Peninsula.

Child care is available free on a first­come, first-served basis. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Child Development Center at ext. 2734.

For details, call Susie Thompson at 372-8617 or Barbara Comerford at 375-9602.

Black History luncheon

The Equal Employment Opportunity of­fice will present a luncheon speaker at e 11 :30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22 in the La Novi a Room.

Dr. Verna Woolfolk-Sloan, Fort Ord's EEO officer, will be the guest speaker.

OSWC bargain fair

Officer Students' Wives Club will spon­sor a bargain fair from IO a.m. to noon Saturday, March 9 at the La Mesa Elemen-• •11 i(~il'~;

The Department of the Navy Sugges­tion Program is designed to recognize employees or groups for ideas that benefit the Department through cost avoidance or cost savings.

To recognize a suggestion, it must be submitted no later than one year after implementation of the idea.

The suggestion program operates on the assumption that employees are closest to their work, and, therefore, in the best po­sition to find new and better ways to im­prove it. Civilian employees are encour-

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aged to look around the workplace for ideas that could result in adoption and a cash award payment.

A suggestion will be considered if the

tary School. Those interested in selling must be La

Mesa residents, students or staff ofNPS or spouses, and at least 18.

Registration forms available at the Fam­ily Services Office should be returned to SMC Box 2551. To help, call 649-1699.

Macintosh user group

The Macintosh User Group will have a special meeting at7p m tcxlayin Spanagel

400. To celebrate the end of (most) mid-terms

before finals begin, this month's meeting features guest speakers from two compa­nies.

Frame Technology will demonstrate their new Macintosh version of Framemaker, which is publishing software capable of designing, writing and illustrat­ing professional quality documents and books. Mainstay, Inc., will demonstrate several exciting products, including Marco Polo, Capture, and MacFlow. One copy of FrameMaker, and at least one copy of Cap­ture, will be raffled. Also, special member discounts will be announced for TGS Systems' Prograph (object-oriented pro­gramming language), FrameMaker, and the Macintosh Bible book and disk set!

All interested persons are invited to at­tend, and guests are welcome. For more information, contact the chairman, John Daley, at ext. 2174.

contribution is a constructive proposal. Here are a few helping tips:

1) Concentrate on what you know best. 2) Pick a situation that needs improve-

ment. 3) Get all the facts, then analyze them. 4) Tum your imagination loose. 5) Evaluate your ideas with your super­

visor. 6) Write your suggestion (well-orga­

nized, clear and complete), and identify any savings in time, labor, equipment, material, space, money, etc.

Submit your suggestion on form OPN AV 5305/l (5-80) to the Civilian Personnel Office, Code 2213. For more information, or forms, contact Dora Pebley, Personnel Assistant, CPO, at. ext. 2916.

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Income tax help

Income tax assistance is available at the Family Service Center, Room 039A, Herrmann Hall, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

To make an appointment, call 646-3060.

EGGstraganza

The Hunt is on with the OSWC for a special Easter EGGstrveganza on Satur­day, March 23, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Festivities will include a Cheese Cake Contest, Paper Easter bonnet Contest, and the Grand Easter EGG Hunt. The Easter bunny will be there to get that special pic­ture taken with him. (Please bring your cameras!)

The Easter Bunny will lead the children to the Engineer's Circle for the EGG Hunt. After the hunt, the Easter Bunny will lead everyone back to the side of Herrmann Hall where the Easter Bonnet Contest, and other games will be held. There will be prizes for all!

There will be brunch items for purchase with bake sales and a Deli booth. Don't forget those picnic baskets and blankets!

In case of rain, this event will be held Sunday, March 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call Paula West at 373-0192 for more infor­mation.

Campus Calendar February

21st - 4:30 P.M. - CRISCUOLO HALL -NFFE UNION MEETING (POC: AL LAU, X2164, LYNN BOYLE, X2470)

21st - 7:30 P.M. - BARBARA MCNITT BALLROOM - WELCOME ABOARD NEWCOMERS' EVENING BY OSWC -(POC: SUSIE THOMPSON, 372-8617, BARBARA COMERFORD, 375-9602)

26th -9 A.M. - FORT ORD NCO CLUB -JOB SEEKERS' WORKSHOP SPON­SORED BY VETERANS EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROCiRAM

27th-7 P.M. - LA NO VIA ROOM- NFCU HOME BUYING SEMINAR (POC: FAMILY SER VICE CENTER, X3060)

•DI iii! Sailboat users take security precautions

Effective immediately, persons wish­ing to rent sailboats at the Naval Post­graduate School marina must follow cer­tain security procedures to check out boats.

Check in at the quarterdeck of the Monterey Coast Guard, located on Foam St. across from the pier, identify yourself, and state that you would like to rent a sailboat from the NPS marina. You will be escorted to the Coast Guard pier gate.

Check in at the NPS marina office to pay the sailing fee. Remember, always carry your military ID card and sailing qualifica­tion card. Persons without an ID card and a sailing qualification card in their pos­session will be denied access to the Coast Guard pier and to the sailboats.

For Sale

1987 FORD MUSTANG LX, 4 cyl., convertible, 5-spd., 29K miles, AM/FM cass., white excellent condition, $7 ,500. Chris Colllins, 655-0832.

1989 16 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR, $299, heavy-duty dryer, $199, heavy duty washing machine, $249. OBO. Available in March. Ray or Rose, 373-4097.

PERSONAL COMPUTER. Epson Eq­uity I+, only 1 yr. old. 8088 CPU/ IOMHz, 640K RAM, 20MB Hard Drive installed, Standard 5 1/4 inch floppy drive, 101 enhanced keyboard, 1 parallel and 1 serial port, five expansion slots, MS-DOS 3.3 plus Epson utilities soft­ware and Xtree! $650080. Call Scott at 655-1151.

3 BR HOUSE, 1.5 BA., on comer lot in quiet Marina neighborhood. Fenced back yard with patio, fire place, large 2-car garage. Move-in condition, close to school, shopping and beach. Priced for quick sale. $158,000. Will consider rent-

SATO benefits

The Scheduled Airl ines Ticket Office's Travel Leisure Office is here to provide its customers with a variety of travel and va­cation services.

They focus on the needs of active military and civilian government employees and on military retirees and their families.

SA TO Travel makes reservations for airlines, hotels, rental cars , Amtrak, Eurorail and cruise lines. It also puts to­gether tour packages to many exciting destinations, such as Hawaii, Mexico, Eu­rope and the Orient.

SATO Travel hours of operation: week­days 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays.

ing to conscientious students. 384-3093.

'66 MORRIS MINI 850 RHD. Cute! Many extras. $2,500 OBO. Call 647-4397 /655-1 251.

WASHING MACHINE. $75, and elec­tric dryer, $75, both for $125. Apple II+ computer, dual disk drive, 80 column card, monitor and dot matrix printer with software, $450. 647-4397/655-1251.

1978 FORD FIEST A. 39,000 orig. miles. 4-spd., man. trans., sun roof, am/ fm radio. $1,200. Call 647-4301 DWH or 384-3547 A WH (Iv. msg.)

MOTORCYCLE. 1974 BMW R75/6. Mint original 750cc. Russell & original scat with backvest. BMW touring lug­gage with rack. New shocks & complete dealer restoration of all gaskets and seals. Extras. $2,900. Call Nicholas, 624-3829.

1981TOYOTA4X4 with six-pack cab over camper with full-sized bed, icebox, stove/oven and electric pump. Sleeps 4. $4,500. OBO 655-8027.

1989 NISSAN SENTRA. 20,300 miles. Warranty to Dec. 5, 1991. AM/ FM cass. Frank M. Schlenter. $5,300 firm. 649-1820 eve., 655-0400 work.

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MOhterey Institute . • I nterriatioitar :fi{in SeHes S~F.B. Mo rs~ Auditorium 440 Vall Buren, 8:15 p~lll~ .

·Feb. i2;23,24 - <"The Ballad ~J Narafdma;" Japdkese,>J 983, • color/ 123 min. with subtitles. Winner of ihe Grand Prize aJ thil983 Cannes Film .. FestivQI;< TheBiiIUid oJ Narayama·ls ··· basedJlian futol'lishing legend. Deep il'I an isJkted village; the elderly, upon . reachihgage 70, are abandoned on a mountain top io meet the gods of Narayama~ VillageVoice says, "An ·· epic drama, ;ibald comedy and briftp/ pageantry ; ' . the last 20 minutes ~e unforgettable/' · ·· · · · · ·.·.·.·.·

For Rent

ROOM & BATH in P.G. home. Laun­dry, garage, full house privileges. $450 per month+ half utilities. Call Cindy at 373-7582.

HOUSE IN MONTEREY. 3BR/l 1/2 BA, double garage. 625 Archer. Pan­oramic ocean view. $1,150. 372-0887.

SKI UT AH! Park City condo sleeps family of four. (Five Star) BR,BA, kitchen, living room, jacuzzi, pool, van transport 5 min. to slopes. 23-30 Mar. $950. Steve Nordel, 372-1508.

Wanted A MOM TO WATCH my 3-year-old, your home or mine. Excellent pay, please call 372-0885.

Services offered BABYSITTING. R.N. offers child care in home. Looking for regular, part-time kids or babies. Call 649-5414.

TAKING A SABBATICALorlongva­cationduringJuly and August 1991? Le us house sit for you! Call Jo Anna C1

Nicholas Van Engel at 624-3022.