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Show Openings 1989 Page A-- 7 Ad?.unistoaiion Board of Regents helps supervise Utah's colleges and universities Sorenson By Heidi G. Chxonicle Staff Writer VL I a ::S.,, v J Although the University of Utah is only one of eight higher education institutions overseen by the State ' Board of Regents, the U. is often at Regent Chairman Doug Foxley said. According to the U. Policy and Procedures Manual, the regents' purpose is to "centrally direct and plan the course of the state system of higher education." However, the task is not an easy one. "We have, the problem of providing affordable education to a burgeoning student population," -- -- - U i Foxley said. - Institutions of higher education will soon be facing population problems" similar to the ones the are schools now public experiencing, he said. Chronicle PhtKo ly The regents have considered alternatives to achieve the goal of Andrew Hoi low ay Finding ways to provide an affordable education to a growing student population is just one of the many issues the State Board of Regents must tackle, chairman Doug Foxley said. -- Peterson from page A-- 6 passively to the U. We need to teach them assertiveness." . The best thing that can happen to a student is "discovering they have a mind that is useful to them as an effective instrument," Peterson said. Peterson then talked about good and aspects of the U.: not-so-go- od wife, Grethe, who was attending Radcliff College at the time. During the next four years, he specialized in "metabolism" at Yale as a resident fellow, then served in the army medical corps in Germany from 1958-6He and Grethe had their first child at this time. , After returning to Utah, where he worked five years in a Salt Lake medical .clinic, Harvard called him 0. providing a quality education for the increasing number of college-ag- e students. ' weights and running while listening " to his favorite music: Luciano or Mozart's, piano concertos. He appreciates music Pavarotti despite, the claim of being monotone and said he used to play the piano. Peterson said he reads mostly magazines, such as the New Republic and the New York Times. His favorite author is Willa Cather One of the worst thing students because "her heroes, mostly women, at the U: is "the bureaucracy," are larger than life." becomethe to with But an he invitation ' added according to Peterson. Petersbn said he and Grethe have school's dean of admissions; He that ratios of it has been" eliminated : been to welcomed d the deeply involved in seminars by the computer-assistetelephone opportunity books ; on his horizons. and psychic , expand Herbert Dr. broke hell as such He "All loose, that the recalls, Peterson acknowledged understanding, Marriott Library is another problem during the Vietnam era" while he Benson's book.. This recent interest V was at Harvard. It was at this time reflects his continuing search for. for students. "The library is a major problem. It that the biggest decision of his understanding the nature of the free is central to everything at the U.," career had to be made whether to mind and is just one more Peterson said. "Libraries don't die stay at Harvard or move on. He was illustration of his diversity. Evidence of his belief in staying all at once, but instead die slowly asked by Harvard's president to be close to student concerns, Peterson Alumni of the vice Affairs, president through underfunding." has he if knew and Peterson U. said the even though Peterson open office hours reserved every accepted, the East. other in he would the well Wednesday afternoon for always stay has done in personal to visit with him. Utah students to return to The more area than and $1 opportunity computer ' He said he is head to asked he was when arose has base been open to criticism, million in funding allocated during the last year, more the U. health sciences department. discussion and problem solving. Still later, the biggest opportunity One problem he recently helped must be done for the library. student's and student and the for Care challenge of all came when solve was a single-parelibrary U. President David Gardner inability to take an exam during the former Peterson's of reflection is a problems because of early life. Born and raised in Logan, left his . position to head the regularly scheduled time sick be to with need home the and of ., of California, father was his where University president i children. Peterson's solution was to Utah State University for '29 years, Peterson took his place. Peterson has been at the U. for a change U. policy to allow for a higher education was an important total of 11 years to date, six of those make-u- p exam in this case. influence. early He encourages any U. student, At age 15, Peterson received a as president. Peterson In his time, for enjoys parent, faculty or staff member spare undergraduate study scholarship new his mountain the for where wishing to talk with him to at Harvard, following golfing; riding schedule an appointment by calling little tournament a and bike he continued playing four years through He exercises tennis. his he met There school. by lifting medical face delegating responsibilities to the Institutional Council of the eight institutions; appointing college and university presidents; studying and cost-effecti- ve undergraduate students," he said. the forefront of educational issues. "The U. is a flagship institution, so it's important that it provides access to excellent education," -- "The existing master plan focuses on community colleges as the most way of educating ; nt 581-308- 8. Since many of the issues that concern the regents directly affect students', the ASUU president attends the meetings. Although not a voting member. President Molonai Hola said he attends all regent meetings to educate the regents about student needs. "The number one issue for students at this time is a tuition increase," Hola said. "They are considering a 5 percent tuition increase over eight years." "We have the lowest tuition in the nation among peer institutions, but any tuition hike is difficult to deal with," he said. "Tuition has gone up astronomically compared to the consumer price index." Hola said he plans to propose that any approved tuition increase goes directly to faculty and staff salary increases. Determining faculty and staff salary increases is only one of many responsibilities of the regents, which was created by the Utah Legislature under the 1969 Higher Education evaluating each institution; preparing the budgets; approving expenditures of funds appropriated by the legislature for each institution, fixing the institutions' tuition and fees to meet budget establishing requirements; procedures and policies for curriculum changes; approving all new construction, repair or purchase of buildings; and implementing a master plan for all institutions of higher education. of Commissioner to and makes them recommendations for regents action. Other regent members include: Charles Bullen, Aileen Clyde, Ian Cummings, John Goddard, Robert Hales. Donald Holbrook, Karen Huntsman, Stephanie Jessen (student. member), Mike Leavitt. Clifford LeFevrc, Steven Snow, Fred Act. Stringham. Jay Taggart and Dale The regents' duties include; Zabriskio. Aelnfo V.. 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