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Show Orientation funds cut, staff try other sources Freshman Orientation, suffering from a cutback in funds, is still proceeding on a limited basis, according to Dean of Students' staff associate for Orientation Bruce Hancey. "We have juggled the registration around so the Orientation staff may provide what it feels to be a minimal orientation," Hancey told the Chronicle early during the first session. The fund cut came from the University President's office a few weeks before the first session as a result of a two percent cutback in all State of Utah organizations ordered by Governor Calvin L. Ramp-ton. Ramp-ton. Money to cover staff salaries was channeled from other depart- ' ments and will be restored if the University Administration is successful suc-cessful in getting back some of the funds affected by the Governor's request, Hancey said. In the meantime, the two-day program will retain much of its original format, while various members of the staff seek funds from other sources. Still remaining are small group seminars with the faculty fac-ulty members, discussions of University activity programs and performances per-formances by the University of Utah Repertory Dance Theatre. The program maintains its two-day stay because of an inherent advantage. "Freshmen will have their registration materials for 24 hours instead of eight and will have that much longer to decide before they are asked to select classes," said Hancey. "They'll be able to consult with their friends instead of having to rely on the word of a faculty member." |