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Show Monday • January 19, 2009 Board of Regents approves UVU's Master of Science Nursing degree . The Utah State Board of Regents approved Utah Valley University's second master's degree. In addition to its Master of Education degree, which began classes during fall semester 2008, UVU will begin offering the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree fall semester 2009. "The Board of Regents' approval of UVU's Master of Science Nursing will provide this institution with a critical tool in serving the needs of our students and the community," said Liz Hitch, interim president at UVU. "Finding a quality job is difficult in these economic times, but the demand for nurses remains strong. There is a nursing shortage in part due to a lack of nursing faculty in academic settings and a shortage of nurses practicing in clinical educator roles. This MSN degree will help shore up those concerns by preparing skilled workers for employ- ment." Graduates of a post-baccalaureate nursing program like UVU's become better skilled as nurses and are "The Board of Regents' a p proval of UVU's Master of Scie n c e Nursing will p r o v i d e this institution with a critical tool in serving the n e e d s of our students a n d the community," Liz Hitch, interim president more likely to obtain administrative jobs at health care institutions. They are also qualified to teach nursing courses, which is relevant because nursing education 2007. All told, nearly half programs have been unable of all health care vacancies to meet growing demand in were open longer than 60 part because of limitations days or considered "always in qualified nursing fac- open" by employers, and ulty. That dynamic was key 43 percent of those posiin the rationale to develop tions were in nursing. In the the MSN as UVU's second fourth quarter of 2007, the Department of Workforce graduate program. . "This program has been Services reported a vacancy vetted now for more than rate of 8.9 percent for nurstwo years," said Sam Rush- ing jobs, making it one of forth, dean of UVU's Col- the 10 occupations most lege of Science and Health. difficult to fill. "We've done economic The MSN program analyses, community needs will be administered under analyses and a quality read- UVU's College of Science iness assessment of our de- and Health by a commitpartment. The program is tee chaired , by Marlene superb, and the community Bacon, associate professor needs this degree." and chair of UVU's nursing Nationwide, the demand department. Before being for nurses exceeds 2 million approved by the Board of - including a shortage of at Regents, the program was least 1,000 in Utah - and the approved by the UVU instiUtah System of Higher Ed- tutional Board of Trustees ucation (USHE) has double- in October 2008 and by the digit openings for nursing Regents Program Review instructors, Rushforth said. Committee in December Health care was a leading 2008. Other USHE instituindustry for employment tions reviewed the proposal vacancies in 2005 and one and are supportive of UVU of only three industries that offering the degree. saw a further increase in A3^ Animal welfare a concern • ROBERTJONES ..,.„.; News writer Members of the Animal Allies Club (AAC) recently planned future discussions regarding the welfare of animals, intended to address the most pertinent issues and current concerns. "Ten billion animals are slaughtered every year for food in the USA alone, so clearly, every second counts." Jorgen Hansen, Chairman, AAC The main focal point of the meeting was to set goals as a club to become a highly engaged movement dedicated to advancing the just treatment of animals. Members also voted unanimously for new officers to preside over the club. Jorgen Hansen, a UVU student, was named as the new chairman of the AAC. "The AAC is the best way for people to become involved and active in animal rights on campus," Hansen said. "The club will continue to raise awareness about the cruelty and injustice with which animals and humans are faced." A great need for more helping hands and dedicated people who wish to extend a contribution within the club were also discussed, as the club currently remains few in number. "Anyone interested in the welfare in animals is strongly urged to join the AAC," Hansen said. "Ten billion animals are slaughtered every year for food in the USA alone, so clearly, every second counts." Those who have a desire to make a difference are encouraged by the AAC to assist in the program by voicing convictions within the group. For more info. Visit the club's Web site at http:// uvuaac.blogspot.com/ A leg wrestling match to remember [ BRITNEE NGUYEN News editor It would not have been a typical interview for a conventional news show, but for Stephen Colbert, an interview with Congressman Jason Chaffetz of Utah's 3rd district involving anthropomorphized handguns, a leg wrestling match, and poking fun at the interviewee's home state on his satirical half-hour news show is all in a days' work. Chaffetz was a former UVU Board of Trustees-member who recently left to take his new position in office after being elected to the House of, Representatives. Stephen Colbert interviewed Chaffetz on his show last week and asked him questions such as "What percentage of Utah is made up of Osmonds?" and "According to my research, Utah's 3rd district is one the most diverse districts in the state. Tell me about your black person, is he nice?" A few serious issues were brought up, such as Chaffetz's controversial and infamously rigid stand on illegal immigration. Chaffetz has said he believes those who are illegally present in the United States should be sent to detention facilities in order to enforce the law. With hearty pseudo-enthusiasm for the idea, Colbert responded, "When did rounding up people you don't like in your own country and putting them in camps get a bad name?" The interview ended in a leg wrestling match between the two. Although Chaffetz is a former place kicker for the BYU football team, he was unable to overpower Colbert, who easily won. "He got worked over on national television," said Joseph Watkins, UVU'student body president who previously worked with Chaffetz on the Board of Trustees. "But he's a good guy and has done a lot for UVU. I appreciate what he's done for the school." After the episode was aired, Chaffetz appeared on Utah' s KSTU 13 morning news show and challenged Colbert to a rematch. 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