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Show Campus Briefs New faculty member joins Stewart Library Wade Kotter has recently been hired in the Stewart Library to serve as the library's liaison to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Kotter received his doctorate's degree in anthropology near eastern archeology from the University of Arizona and his master's in library and information science from the University of Maryland. Kotter's professional experience includes appointments at the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, the Office of Information Resources, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and the University of Maryland system. He will work closely with the university to develop library collections that support university instructional and research needs. Kotter has numerous scholarly presentations and publications. He was the 1993 Fellow, American Anthropological Association, in 1993 was honored by Beta Phi Mu, at the University of Maryland and was a George A. Barton Fellow from American Schools of Oriental Research in 1987. He has lived in Maryland most of his life and is now enjoying the Utah mountains and blue skies. Financial aid office gives 'express' service Christopher Lyons, a senior at Layton High School, earned a full-tuition scholarship this spring from Weber State University. But Lyons' parents still worried about how they would pay for his fees and books. Within an hour after they visited the WSU financial aid office, their worries were over. They learned that Lyons qualified for both a federal grant and state aid enough to pay for all his fees. Like Lyons, freshmen entering WSU next fall don't have to spend the summer wondering if they can afford college. The university offers "express" service to determine how much financial aid a student can receive. WSU is the first university in Utah to offer financial aid "express" service. It takes about 45 minutes, compared to the former that took two months or more. "The service is quick, simple, personal and free," said Richard Effiong, director of financial aid. A computer link between WSU and the U.S. Department of Education allows the university to evaluate applications and make preliminary offers of aid while students wait. New freshmen can use "express" service through May 28 in Room 101 of the Miller Administration Building. Appointments with financial aid counselors may be scheduled from 8:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays or from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturdays. Other times may also be arranged by caUing 626-7569. Students should bring a completed application of federal student aid and 1993 tax returns for themselves and their parents. They also may look for a possible bonus during their visit. For example, when Lyons applied for aid, WSU offered him a tax-free work-study program. Lyons will work several hours a week with professors to earn extra money. V A Six million Jews during Hitler's Thursday 10:30 was sent to Auschwitz. She her husband and he was killed, but she... SiurviNod ! AVSTAD AUDITORIUM - BROWNING CENTER Academic Are you Cheating? Come hear the issues and speak your opinion Wildcat Theater - Shepherd Union Bld$. oooooooooooooooooo May 19th OPEN HOUR AoTRADITIONoOFoCLASS lr VI II A I m&XAVJM were tortured to death reign of terror... was separated from "Dishonest! vug iu si,;i MMA Briejs Uniform grading encouraged for GE's A resolution introduced by Sen. Monique Benard recommending to the faculty senate that they consider developing a uniform grading system and syllabus for all sections of each lower division general ed requirement course. Bernard said that this would restore fairness and keep grading systems constant for each lower division general ed course, regardlessofwhatpro-fessor is teaching the course. Early beginning of fall quarter proposed This resolution recommends to the provost that fall quarter begin two weeks earlier.Sen. Monique Bernard also introduced this legislation and said having Christmas vacation begin two weeks earlier would allow students to get finals over with before going on vacation. VP f orstudent services should be maintained Sen. Bryan Benard introduced a resolution that recommends to President Paul H. Thompson and the Strategic Planning Task Force that the vice president for student services be maintained. Because the vice president for student services act as a strong student advocate in the President's Council, student appeals processes, and in other important matters, Benard said the office of the vice president needs to be maintains. No "W" on mountain This resolution recommends to President Thompson that no "W" be placed on the mountain directly east of the campus. Sen. Jon Healy, who introduced the legislation, said three reasons exist for not constructing the "W." First, any construction will be an aesthetic intrusion on the WSU environment. Second, it is estimated that the "W" would require at least 26 tons of cement which would have to be airlifted by helicopter. The cost would be nearly $100,000. ALSO: la Lastly, there would be a large impact regarding erosion, loss of foliage, and future maintenance. Marriott service reviewed Sen. Cathy Zegiel and Sen. Chris Paulsen introduced legislation which suggests to President Thompson that WSU administration renegotiate the Marriott contract.Because a vast majority of the student organizations contacted feel that Marriott food services is uncooperative and over charging for materials and supplies, Zegiel felt this legislation was needed to strongly suggest that this contract be renegotiated. Campus plaza serves as gathering place Sen. Tatianna Zapata would like to see the plaza, which will soon exist between the union building and the new student services building, be used as a gathering place for many students to get together and learn about different cultures. Because WSU is promoting diversity, this would be a good place to display and hold culture activities and events, Zapata said. Restructure encouraged for recommendations This resolution recommends to President Thompson and the Strategic Planning Task Force to reevaluate its recommendation to restructure student services. Sen. Rony Rahman said he fears that students will lose some of their advocacy of empowerment that now exists with a VP of student services. Restructuring student services will decrease efficiency, integration and coordination with other campus entities. International student center supported Sen. Rony Rahman, concerned over the international student center, introduced this resolution to show support for maintaining the . center. Presently, the international student center only employs two people, and because part ofWSU's mission is to increase the diversi ty of this campus, Rahman said the international student center should be maintained. Office signs proposed Sen. Kendra Howell introduced this resolution to call for new and consistent office signs be placed on campus. Since present signs don't meet ADA requirements, and new buildings are being built and ex nEnons mm noons 3636 Washington Blvd. (Next to the Lion's Den Restaurant) AD&D, White Wolf, (Vampire avverevyplt) and Warhammer supplies 10 Off Elolds isting buildings are being remodeled, Howell said that new signs need to be placed on campus that can be read by visually impaired students. Increase of courses in Sign language A resolution of the ASWSU student Senate recommending to the communication department, College of Arts and Humanities, general education and curriculum committees and the faculty senate that they consider increasing the number of courses in American Sign Language to six courses of four credit hours each was introdu ced. Currently, only two American Sign Language courses of three hours each are taught each quarter. Adding four new courses would not increase funding but would allow students to achieve a higher competency level. Sen. Rick Cloward introduced this legislation.Increase in full-time enrollment hours Since WSU is funded according to full-time enrollment, and since the state measures students taking at least 15 hours as being a FTE, Sen. Chris Hatch introduced legislation to recommend to Winslow Hurst that an information page be placed in quarter schedules explaining FTE. This ad would also encourage students taking less than 15 credit hours to add one, two or three more credit hours in order to reach FTE status. Transcripts show only highest grades Sen. J. Bates introduced leg-islation recommending to Winslow Hurst and the records and transcript office that when a class is retaken the lower grade be dropped from the student's transcript. This suggests that upon completion of the same course where a higher grade is earned, the transcript shows only the better grade earned and the lower grade be removed from the record. Open open hour A resolution was introduced by Sen. Rick Cloward recommends to all departmentchairs and faculty members that departmental schedules remain open during Thursday's Open Hour. U))f Ml L . |