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Show Tfcc Drily Utsh PaseEfeffttccs PaotfcopsiliDOini by Lisa Csrricsburu Chronicle stall for wgd fearainig Students concerned with improving the quality of their education would be wise to become more involved in campus life, a National Institute of Education report recommends. Involvement in Learning, issued recently by the NIE, cites a lack of student involvement as a main factor contributing to die decline of higher education. Compiled by a study group organized to define conditions of excellence in higher education, the report is the result of a year of extensive research. Besides providing 27 suggestions for faculty and administration to make improvements, the study group also recommends ways for students to become more involved and improve the quality of their education. "We could offer hundreds of recommendations to college officials and faculty on the best ways to increase student learning, and they could implement all of our suggestions, but all would be to no avail if students themselves do not respond, the report said. Calling student involvement "the most critical of the conditions for excellence,' the report advises students to seek out a faculty member who can act as a "mentor, an adviser and a friend.' The report contends that students can have valuable educational experiences by becoming involved in research and public service projects initiated by their favorite professors. During the first two years of college, the report recommends that students take full advantage of advising and counseling services. "Insist that faculty and other advisors be accessible and that their advice evidences comprehensive knowledge of your abilities, needs and Soak, the study group said. Making a special effort to become involved in campus activites, dubs or organizations can also enhance the quality of higher education because it requires students to apply what they have learned in diss. "Give some thought to bow you can contribute to the life of the campus, the report advises. "If you are an older student, recognize that you have unique contributions to make to the learning environment. "You bring an experience and a quality of mature discernment to collegiate life that can be used creatively in your institution." The authors of Involvement in Learning recommend that students should try to attend school as full-tistudents for at least part of their college careers. According to the report, students burdened with family or financial responsibilities may be able to obtain financial benefits from the federal government to do this. "Do not work simply to enhance your economic lifestyle while you are in college," the report said. "If you student and have to work to support a are a full-tior to family pay tuition, find a job on campus. "If you cannot find a job on campus, look for one nearby, in a business or establishment frequented by students. Try to limit your employment to no more than 15-hours per week." To enhance higher education, students should take at least one independent study course and one internship during the college career, according to the report. The advice offered in Involvement in Learning, the study group contends, is not meant to be exhaustive, but suggests the type of actions students need to take to make me me 20 the most of their undergraduate opportunities. 7, ICS Cbnckle, Friday, U.ai ftsto United Way to exceed last year's Although the University of Utah contributed a record $102,000 to United Way test year, ciTtchk esrirnsrr this year's contribution will be 4 percent above that fisure. Almost 1685 of that amount will be contributed by ASUU and the Greek Council, who raised the money during Homecoming Week. Each year, as part of Homecoming, Greek Council and ASUU present an evening of Socgfest. Fraternities and sororities from the campus are judged on their presentation of musical selections. For the third year, a donation to the United Way was requested for admission to the performance. Recycled goods store has some gift ideas The University of Utah's used and recycled goods store is overstocked. The public is invited to shop the Property Redistribution Center where some items might make great Christmas gifts. ' We have color televisions, cross country skis and boots and even some computer equipment," said Paul Madsen, director. The center is located in the 7,000 square foot Building 437, affectionately called "the tomb." It houses thousands of surplus and used items, odds and ends from the dozens of academic, administrative and support departments on campus. 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