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compensation law
AUSTIN (AP) — Lawyers,
doctors and national work-safety
experts are scheduled to descend
on Eagle Pass Monday for a trial
in which Texas' new system of
compensating workers who are
injured on the job is being chal
lenged.
The business-backed workers'
compensation reform law was
approved by the Legislature in
1989 and signed by then-Gov.
Bill Clements after two bruising
special legislative sessions.
Last year, the Texas AFL-CIO
challenged the law, saying it will
lower disability benefits for most
injured workers, restrict an em
ployees' access to court and dis
criminate against Hispanics by
reducing benefits for injured
farm workers.
A Maverick County judge
agreed that major provisions of
the bill probably were unconsti
tutional, and he granted a tem
porary court order in December
to block implementation of the
law.
But the state attorney general
appealed the decision, which es
sentially allowed the law to slip
into effect Jan. 1.
On Monday, the trial before
State District Judge Rey Perez
centers on whether to grant a
permanent court order to block
the law. Attorneys for the AFL-
CIO and the state say the trial
could last up to two weeks.
"What's at stake here is very
significant to the working pop
ulation of our state," Bill White
hurst, an Austin attorney who is
co-counsel for the AFL-CIO,
said.
"Our position is that in the
name of efficiency and trying to
reduce insurance premiums, the
Legislature has done a great deal
of disservice to the workers," he
said.
Whitehurst said he will call
witnesses with expertise in job-
related injuries.
Jury suggests death penalty
for killer of bookkeeper
FORT WORTH (AP) — Jurors
have recommended the death
penalty for a 33-year-old man
convicted in the 1989 slaying of a
bookkeeper for a topless Arling
ton bar.
But doubts about David Lee
Herman's competency could
lead the judge to throw out the
conviction and the death pen
alty.
The jury decided Saturday
that Herman should die for kill
ing 21-year-old Jennifer Burns
during a robbery at her work
place, the Lace bar.
But District Judge Everett
Young said he will not impose
the jury's sentence until Her
man's competency is evaluated.
Midway through the trial,
Herman's attorneys tried to sus
pend testimony until their client,
who they said became diso
riented and depressed, could be
declared competent enough to
continue.
Herman was convicted of kill
ing Bums while robbing the bar
of $11,200.
KARL STOLLEIS/The Battalion
All that jazz
Tony Campise, saxophonist of the Kary Maye Jazz Sextet, plays at the
eighth annua! College Station Jazz Fest last weekend at Central Park.
The A&M Jazz Band and bands from ail over the state also played.
Class votes for monument
A Silver Taps monument will
be the legacy of the Class of '91
after the gift received the most
votes during Senior Week at
Texas A&M.
An eagle sculpture, library en
dowment, lighting and land
scaping of the Twelfth Man
Statue, leadership retreat center
funding and Muster endowment
followed the monument in num
bers of votes.
A class is bound to give the
gift that receives the most votes.
according to the Class Council
Constitution. If any funds re
main upon completion of the
first gift, the remaining money
will be allocated by the council as
it sees fit.
Because the Class of '91 has
not completed its fund-raising
endeavors, the final account bal
ance will not be known until Au
gust at the latest. At that time,
when the council knows the ex
act balance, the money will be al
located to the various gifts.
In Advance
Speakers discuss job opportunities in EPA
The Natural Resource Conservation Association will present
"Job Opportunities Within the Environmental Protection Agen
cy" as part of its lecture series at 7 p.m. in 401 Rudder.
Erma Vontress, personnel department, and Eddie Sierra, en
gineer with the Environmental Services department, will speak.
They will discuss different positions offered, what the EPA
looks for in applicants and will answer questions.
For more information, call 823-0509 or 847-5005.
Club seeks donations for wife of student
Friends of Hou Huaiwen, 27, a Texas A&M graduate student
in chemical engineering who died April 11, are requesting dona
tions for Hou's wife.
Hou, who died on campus after transporting a heavy liquid
nitrogen tank from one building to another, was from mainland
China and had a research assistantship at A&M.
Friends of Hou's in the China Club are seeking help for Li
Van, his wife. If you would like to donate, please write to Li Yan
do Mr. You Yong, T-3-A Hensel Apt., College Station, Texas
77840.
KAMU-TV holds annual fund-raising auction
Viewers can tune in from 7 to 11 every night until Thursday
to bid on displayed items for KAMU-TV's Auction '91.
The auction is one of KAMU's biggest annual fundraisers.
The television station hopes to raise $75,000, more than one-
third of the station's programming budget.
The auction pays for PBS programs like "Sesame Street,"
"Nature," "NOVA" and "Great Performances." Volunteer
phone operators wdll take calls at (409) 845-5656.
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McDonald's Restaurants of Bryan/College Station announces their Teaching Assistant's recognition
program. Each month a selected number of assistants will be chosen from their departments for providing
outstanding services in leaching and research.
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in the Battalion.
McDonald's salutes these individuals for their teaching excellence. Congratulations!
Originally from Chicago, Chuck Tomkovick's interest in being a
marketing educator was fostered by his father, who served as a teacher
and principal in the Chicago public schools for 35 years, his father
instilled in Chuck the firm belief that learning is a privilege and an
activity to be engaged in with total commitment and enthusiasm.
Prior to joining the Texas A&M's Marketing Department in 1987,
Chuck accumulated 10 years of valuable business experience as Gen
eral Manager of the Vie de France Corporation, Marketing Services
Director for the Parker Pen Company and Sales Promotion Munagcr
for Outboard Marine. Corporation. Interspersed with his business
career, Chuck earned a B.A. degree in business and psychology from
Carthage College of Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1976 and two Masters
degrees, an MBA and a MS in Industrial Engineering, from the Univer
sity of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982.
Chuck's teaching performance at Texas A&M has been exemplary.
Within the Department of Marketing, Chuck has taught both the
Marketing Principles course (MKTG 321) and the Product & Develop
ment course (MKTG 442) with rave student reviews. His instructor
ratings have consistently been among the highest in the College of
Business Administration. Ilis students commented, "Chuck knows a
great deal about the husiness world, Chuck was genuinely interested in
teaching us, and Chuck was an excellent instructor; he encourages
students to talk and is supportive when they do."
It is clear that Chuck is the kind of person who has the ability of not
only influencing the students he teaches, but also has raised the
aspirations of his fellow doctoral students, one fellow student writes,
"The most striking component of Chuck's teaching style is his tremen
dous energy level. The Marketing Principles course carries enrollment
between 250 and 300 students per section. Amazingly, Chuck is able to
overcome the obstacles inherent in a large class environment to the
electric atmosphere he creates in a classroom. Class participation (he
memorizes names!), balanced use of various media and an engaging
speaking style bring an intensity level uncommon to lecture courses."
Cam is enthusiastic and extremely creative in her teaching. Her
students love her because she is FUN! She communicates her knowl
edge in a clear, concise manner. Cam has an excellent rapport with her
students. She is warm, caring, supportive and very approachable. She
has a rare combination of communication, management and leadership
skills that make her an excellent instructor. She is a fine example of one
who "practices what she preaches*.
Bill came to Texas A&M in the fall of 1986 in order to pursue his
doctorate in accounting. Previously, he graduated with a B.B.A. in
accounting from the University of Notre Dame. Bill accepted a position
with the Boston office of Price Waterhouse, an international public
accounting firm. Bill attained his CPA and took advantage of Price
Waterhouse's international opportunities by accepting a tour of duty in
Saudi Arabia. After four years with Price Waterhouse, Bill went on to
obtain his MBA from Cornell University. It was at Cornell, that Bill first
taught, and discovered that this was the career he wished to pursue.
While at Texas A&M, Bill has taught ACCT 209, ACCT 210, ACCT230
and ACCT 327. His responsibilities include preparing and delivering
lectures, quizzes and exams. Since Bill's primary teaching responsibility
has been ACCT 230, an introductory accounting course required of all
business students, he feels a special responsibility to dispel any pre
conceived notions as to what accounting is about and to who accountants
arc. He incorporates the current business literature into his course to
illustrate how business people are affected by accounting, regardless of
their specific job affiliation. Finally, Bill is well liked and respected by his
students. As some of the students have said, "He is always eager to help
students learn, he encourages us to do better with a motivational ap
proach, and he seems to take a personal interest in every student's
progress".
Sharon Watson is a very special teacher. Her enthusiasm, innovativeness
and genuine concern for her students is exemplary. She sets high standards
for herself and her students and works hard to see that they are met.
Sharon's caring attitude and superior knowledge of the subject matter
make her an effective teacher. Also, Ms. Watson always demonstrates the
highest level of professional commitment and competency in her work with
students and colleagues. She is constantly broadening her knowledge,
improving her skills and sharing what she's learned with her peers.
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