The Tiger (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, February 11, 1983 Page: 1 of 8
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1983 SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES
As we start this new year, the vitality of the
Social Security system is confirmed in two
distinct ways. First, the whole country is wat-
ching and waiting for the legislative medicine
that will restore financial health to the retire-
ment and survivors benefit system. This
public attention will assure effective treat-
ment. Secondly, routine, annual adjustments
and” program refinements, already provided
by law, will take place as usual in 1983.
Orderly change of this type is characteristic
of a stable and mature system.
Beginning this year, retirees who are at
least age 70 can earn any amount and still
get all their Social Security benefits. This ‘ear-
nings test exempt age’ had been 72 until this
year.
Also, retirees between the ages of 65 and
70 can earn $6600.00 in 1983 without losing
any benefits — a $600.00 increase in this
‘allowable earnings amount.’ For younger
retirees, survivors and dependents the annual
exempt amount is $4920.00, up $380.00
from 1982.
Social Security benefits are intended to
partially replace lost earnings. Therefore,
these annual earnings limits apply only to
payment for services, including wages,
salaries, and n§t profit from a business or
partnership. The limits do not apply to other
types of income.
Remember that those who received a
Social Security check last year, who were not
at least age 72 throughout 1982, and those
earnings were above last year’s limits must
file an earnings report with the Social Securi-
ty Administration by April 15, 1983. The
1982 exempt earnings limits were
$60000.00 for those between the ages of 65
and 72, and $4440.00 for younger
beneficiaries. People who estimated their
1982 earnings would exceed last year’s limits
can expect to receive an annual report form
in the mail. Forms can also be requested
from your nearest Social Security office. Fil-
ing a tax return with the IRS does not satisfy
this annual report requirement.
By the way, these allowable earnings rules
do not apply to those who receive benefits
based on disability or to those who receive
Supplemental Security Income. Any earnings
should be reported promptly by those who
get disability or SSI benefits.
There is no scheduled change in the Social
Security payroll tax rate in 1983. The tax
rate will remain 6.7 percent, paid by both
employees and employers. Self-employed
persons will continue to pay 9.35 percent on
their net profit. The amount of earnings sub-
ject to Social Security tax, however, has gone
up this year, from $32,400.00 to
$35,700.00. This taxable wage base increas-
ed automatically each year to reflect the rise
in average wages. Although some workers
will pay a slightly higher Social Security tax
amount due to the increase in the amount of
wages covered in 1983, there will be no in-
crease in the amount of Social Security taxes
paid by about 92 percent of all workers.
Also tied to the rise in average wages is the
amount of earnings which wiii result in one
quarter of work credit under Social Security.
People bom after 1928 need 40 quarters of
work credit (or about 10 years’ credit) to
qualify for retirement benefits. Fewer
quarters of work credit are needed by people
who will be 62 before 1991 or in cases of
death or disability before age 62. The new
quarter of coverage amount is $370.00, up
$30.00 from last year.
A final routine annual adjustment involves
the Medicare hospital insurance deductible
See Changes, Page 2
Gloria Jackson named
SPC Interim President
SPC says
farewell to
Hudgins
Coach Hudgins
Photo: Fernando Graciano
Marlon Davis
Staff Writer
Approximately 112 faculty, staff, students
and visitors attended a farewell banquet for
Dean William (Bill) Hudgins on Tuesday,
Feb. 25. Dean Hudgins retired Jan. 31 after
33Vfc years of service at SPC.
Hudqins contribution to the growth of SPC
academic & athletic programs was noted by
Dr. Gloria Jackson, Coach Kenneth Pulliams
& Dr. T.R. Williams. His duties as a coach,
instructor, swimming teacher, Dean of Stu-
dent Affairs and V.P. for Academic Affairs
only shows a glimpse of his versatile abilities.
The Tiger personally sends best wishes to
Dean Hudgins, with the hope that he will con-
tinue to be a guiding force to those
associated with him.
At present, St. Philip’s College operates
without a permanent President. The
A.C.C.D. Board of Trustees has been unable
to agree upon a candidate to fill this position.
In their December 13th meeting, the
ACCD Board of Trustees decided to
postpone selection of a permanent President
with a 6-1 vote elected Dr. Gloria Jackson as
Interim President for SPC.
Jackson was one of three candidates sub-
mitted to Chancellor Byron McClenney by
the SPC Presidential Search Committee. Dr.
Jackson’s term began January 1 and will con-
tinue until August 31.
Jackson is not lacking in experience. She
has served 20 years in administrative related
positions, 7 of which has been chairperson of
SPC Business Administration Department
and she has 29 years of experience as a
teacher.
SPC was recently awarded approximately
$734,000 for campus renovation projects, as
announced by Dr. T.R. Williams.
For those of you who have had trouble in
the past with parking, you will be happy to
know that there will be an additional 120
parking slots available between February and
March. Approximately $90,000 will be spent
on the parking project.
Another long but needed project includes
Marlon Davis
Staff Writer
Jackson is involved with short and long
term programs for SPC. She cites “recruit-
ment and retention” of students to be one
major thrust of her current efforts. The initial
goal, according to Jackson, is to place em-
phasis on students.
Jackson wishes to continue current pro-
grams and update them to make this com-
munity college more active in serving the
communities’ educational purposes.
Dr. Jackson believes that the open door
policy and the special developmental studies
program set SPC apart as an outstanding in-
stitution. These are two areas usually receiv-
ing less focus at the senior college level.
Jackson feels that the duties of the
presidency became mentally tedious and time
consuming, with every workday filled with
various responsiblities. Such a comprehen-
sive job, Jackson cites, requires a dedicated
individual.
Deesa Jones Staff Writer
the gymnasium. Renovation efforts include
more dressing rooms, weight training rooms,
2 to 3 classrooms, 5 offices, public
restrooms and a foyer.
Finally, $150,000 will go towards improv-
ing the general esthetic of the campus and for
improving safety features in the classrooms
and buildings.
All in all, the district is trying to improve
SPC facilities to the utmost level.
Texas* first
lady visits
SPC
Photo: F. Graciano
(See Story Page 7)
SPC awarded $734,000
for campus renovation projects
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The Tiger (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, February 11, 1983, newspaper, February 11, 1983; San Antonio, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth651754/m1/1/: accessed July 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting St. Philips College.