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Show Ik featurinaiJ sports news Petra Rose, a WSU American Sign Language adjunct is leaving, for more details, see page 3. VVIIULdl VVetKtllU lb Jell I. 18-Jan 20. Check out the features section for more in-depth information, see pages 10-11. a:m i a..i ,1 i- WSU's next three men's basketball games could be the key to the Big Sky Conference, see page 14. i Wednesday, January 1 7, 2001 1 'S - ? I 1 H 1 H Ir7fc7l" till- Volume 63 Issue 40 uY)J The Signpost w B 2"0 Legjiisllaitlnu WSU interest in 2001 legislative session rests heavily on Davis Campus and salary equity By Lisa Roskelley editor in chief The Signpost The 54th Utah Legislature began Monday with traditional ceremonies, music and speeches, including two numbers from the Weber State University Chamber Choir. Laws were also, literally, ripped out of the books in a symbolic gesture of what the legislature intended to do with antiquated laws still on the books. While the opening of the session was more eventful than most, the task has only just begun. The next 43 days of the 2001 legislative session will be full of lobbying, bills and budgets. And Weber State University is hoping to be a humble part of it. In past years, WSU has been involved in or backing lots of legislation, gaining funds for online programs and the library, and ad- Senators dropping like flies Student senate loses International Senator, fifth senator this year to be replaced By Wes Hanna campus affairs editor The Signpost The Student Senate is seeking to quickly replace International Student Senator Mohamed Ammar after he failed to return from his native Egypt at the beginning of this semester.Adviser for International Students Diann Stewart said that she has not had any contact with Ammar since the break. Stewart said that while she is naturally disappointed that Ammar is no longer attending Weber State University, there are additional considerations that international students face. "It is difficult to be an international student," Stewart said. R A si - flr ' ?'v? I - V - " ij Weber State University Chamber Choir sings the national anthem for the opening ceremony of the Utah State House of Representatives Monday. The group sang two numbers as part of the ceremony. dressing bills about concealed weapons on campus. Building up Davis While there isn't a particular bill WSU is backing strongly, most of this year's focus will be There are restrictions on work that can effect the ability to stay in school." Ammar is the fifth student senator to be replaced since the school year began. Senate Adviser Mandy Media said she hopes to have a replacement for Ammar by the senate meeting next Monday. To do this, the deadline for applications for the scat has been set for Thursday at 4:30 p.m. which must be delivered to the Student Government offices room 250 of the Shepherd Union Building. Interviews will then follow on Friday. Applicants need to be international students who have a nonimmigrant student visa. As part of tire application process, see Senators page 19 U sossqsddu " r on appropriations and building buildings. Gov. Mike Leavitt's proposal for an engineering and technology building for the Davis Campus in Layton is a shoe-in for support from WSU President Paul Thompson and his crew. T E Associate provost applicants By Mark Gray news editor The Signpost Weber State University's search for a new Associate Provost for Enrollment Management has been narrowed to two. Bruce Bowen, Dean of Admissions and Records at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, and Charlotte Tullos, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Henderson State University in Arkadclphia, Ark. have been selected from 1 1 applicants. Both will be touring the campus during the next two weeks. Each will hold presentations on their vision of enrollment management at WSU. The position, created during the 1999-2000 academic year, will direct WSU's management initiative to optimize enrollment through recruitment and retention efforts. The selection process, headed by Sharon Aikcn-Wisnicvvski, di N V R (heap tins 'T "I'm relatively optimistic about the prospects of getting the first building on the Davis Campus this session," Thompson said. The proposed $24 million Davis see Legislature page 1 2 rector of Academic Advisement, began in August with advertisements. The reviewing of applicants began in October. A 13-person committee screened the applicants and narrowed the applicants to four. One female applicant was eliminated after she accepted another job and the other eliminated himself "after he realized it wasn't going to work," said Aiken-Wisnicwski. "I'm quite pleased with the results," Aikcn-Wisniewski said. Requirements for the job stated that applicants must have a doctorate degree and must have at least five to seven years of experience in higher education. The committee also looked at problem solving skills, creative leadership abilities and strong written, oral and interpersonal skills. The position will be one of two Associate Provost positions reporting directly to David Eisler. WSU provost. Kathleen Lukkcn is currently the lone associate provost. "This action recognizes the challenges we will face as a uni T Y Carl Bernstein talks shop about Election 2000 By Lisa Roskelley editor in chief The Signpost Moving from scandals to Election 2000's "snafu," Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein will speak at Weber State University's Convocation Thursday. Bernstein will talk about the hubbub around the recent presidential election, including the transition for George W. Bush into the office after such a rocky ride. "I've been all worked up about this voting snafu," said Carl Bernstein Geneva Foster, coordinator for student programs. "I just thought it would be so great to get someone who is wcll-versed on the scene in Washington." And Bernstein is that someone, see Bernstein page 6 to tour campus versity in the future as we work to retain more students and seek to recruit students in areas where we have capacity," Eisler said in an e-mailed message. The Associate Provost for Enrollment Management will enter WSU after a record-breaking enrollment of over 16,000 students. Bowen will be the first of the two to visit campus as he will be here today and Thursday. He will give his presentation today at 10 a.m. in the Shepherd Union Building Room 325. A reception will be held at A p.m. today in the Student Scrvic Center Room 141. Tullos will visit Jan. 22 and 23 Her presentation will begin at It a.m. Jan. 22 in the Shepherd Union Building Room 325 and her reception will take place at 4 p.m. that day in the Student Service Center Room 141. Aiken-Wisnicwski said she expects the new associate provost to be announced at the end of February. Eisler will make the final decision. I |