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Show Tuesday, May 20, 1986 Lj Vol. 46 No. 54 WSC's role is changing J $ $,m,S)H9!)HHt 7 4 Hey mister, how's the water? :fipoi photo Scott Miller A curious youngster looks on at the dunking tenders were treated to music, food, games, machine during Sunfest on Saturday. At- and yes, sun at the annual activities. by Rae Dawn Olbert Editor-in-Chief Weber State officials are taking a long look at this school and where they want Weber to be five, ten, twenty years from now. From this examination, administrators are getting an idea of areas No fat this year by Rae Dawn Olbert Editor-in-Chief "There's no fat in the budget this year," said Kent Randall, dean of the School of Technology. With mid-year budget cuts, the school is realizing a deficit of $63,000, according to Randall, and over half of the shortfall will have to be carried over into next year's budget. By eliminating certain programs, such as cosmetology, carpentry and welding, the school will save some money and space which will go toward making up the shortfall, said Randall. He said the school, while realizing increased enrollment over the past few years, has not received any budget increases, and has had to institute shop fees and accounts to help support the increase in enrollment. "Most of the budget is for salaries . . . travel and salaries are already suffering. These cuts will help to restore those," Randall said. "We've looked at these programs carefully . . . and we've had to cut the least hurtful. The governmentlegislature expects us to do it." to strengthen, pare down or eliminate. The School of Technology, under the direction of Dean Kent Randall, is trimming down some of its programs. The cosmetology, welding and carpentry programs are being terminated and will no longer be offered by the school. Part of this decision comes about because of an examination of "role designation," according to Randall. He said at one time, WSC was the only place in the area offering vocational training. But, "President Brady led the charge" to develop the Ogden Weber Vocational Center, Randall said. Technical and community colleges have "essentially been created by the state to provide training for a large number of people in the state," said Randall, and now "everyone has the same programs." With more and more community colleges, vocational and technical schools providing specialized training, WSC's role in the community is changing, and it is being forced to move to baccalaureate and associate programs, according to Randall. Why go to WSC for training when students can go to a center for 50 percent less? he said. At specialized schools, the many, varied programs available at baccalaureate schools are not offered and courses are very streamlined. Another reason for discontinuing certain programs has to do with guidelines developed by the Board of Regents. The Regents mandate that programs produce 15 graduates each year. If the program fails to meet that number, it is placed on probation and given a chance to bring enrollment up. If enrollment does not meet the required level, it must be eliminated. (See USU on page 11) Weber State College could begin shuttle experiment next fall by Chris J. Miller Managing Editor Weber State is currently taking preliminary steps towards alleviating the on-going parking problem. WSC is planning to purchase two army surplus buses, which could shuttle students from the Dee Event Center to various areas on campus. The program could begin as early as next fall. "For two or three years, we've been trying to resolve the problem," said Dr. Jerald Storey, vice-president for business affairs. "If we can get these buses in the right condition, we could begin the experiment next fall," Storey said. "I think the student body and ad- Apartheid demonstration planned by Doug Burch Staff Reporter A peaceful demonstration is being organized by campus students for Thursday, May 22, the day Henry Kissinger is scheduled to speak at the Weber State College convocation. Yesterday, ASWSC Student Council allowed students Eddie Nwadibia and Uzo Ottik time to express their feelings on the Apartheid that is ongoing in Africa. "The demonstration is not against Mr. Kissinger himself," said Nwadibia. "It is to raise the awareness of the issue so he will pass the information on to President Reagan about what is happen- ministration would use the Dee Event Center," said Lee Cassity, chief of campus police. "We have talked about this kind of system. Now we need to see if it is viable," added Cassity. The buses will be purchased from army surplus. The actual purchase price for the two buses is less than $200, and they could be repaired and ready for operation for less than $1,000. According to Cassity, the problem is not so much a parking one as it is a "convenience parking problem." Cassity said there are about 1,000 cars parked off-campus each day along Harrison Boulevard and below the campus. It is projected that a 350-stall lot next to the new Allied Health building will be ready for next winter quarter. Cassity would like to see more lots, but lack of funds and pressure from those who like the campus the way it is has made that impossible at present. Last year, Presidnet Rodney Brady instituted an incentive program for students to use the Dee Event Center lot. Although prizes were offered to users, Cassity said there were no more than 15-20 cars a day using the system. While officials hope that the buses can eventually be the answer to Weber's parking needs, Utah State University of-(See DEMONSTRATION on page 3) Inside . . . I Su"fest had un! 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