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Show 4 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, IMILiii iiiimmp j Hill Ill Ill -- IMTI THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE 2001 TIIMIIII IIJI m HI III I.IT.11111 JJ j" -- r '" the new law until next year. In the meantime, they plan to work off of a new Regents policy the board drafted in reaction to the proposed legisla- BILL continued from page 1 took out advertising specifications and shortened the notification deadline, they softened their position. "We feel that it is workable," Regents lobbyist David Buhler said. have The already Regents approved a 4 percent tuition increase, but they will reexamine their decision in light of the legislative session. The board will also hear requests from university presidents for institution-specific tuition increases. (See on page 1.) story "Cap" Since Leavitt will not sign or veto the bill until April, Utah's colleges and universities do not have to follow tion. The Regents policy does not set out a time frame for advertising or any specifics for the public hearing, other than that the president must explain why a tuition increase is necessary and what it will go toward. Dalton said he looks forward to working with U President J. Bernard Machen to allow for student input in the process. "This is a major victory for student activism. We have taken the ideas and concerns of students and given them a vehicle in which they could be heard," Booth said. ciated Students of the University of was "very Utah, said the encouraging." "I was anxious to see the cap go down. It will help to maintain a tuition increase below double digits," he said. Student leaders from across the state have maintained that the current 4 percent tuition increase is adequate to meet the budgetary needs of the university. However, Dalton will not decide whether to oppose or support a second tuition increase until Machen explains to students why he believes it is necessary. (See "Bill story on page 1) cap-loweri- continued from page tion to the 4 percent statewide increase already approved by the Regents. The Legislature will allow Utah Valley State College, which pushed for the original policy, to request an additional 7 percent tuition increase. U lobbyist Nancy Lyon said the change does not alter President J. Bernard Machen's plans. "Some institutions will add another 2 percent. The U will probably butt closer to the four percent," she said. Jess Dalton, president of the Asso Standardized tests are predictable. Understanding them is what Kaplan is ail about. Classes start soon. GMAT - March 5 GRE - March 6 Call today to euro ! 5 MORAN continued from page ss 1 an additional $14 million is necessary to furnish the building with equip- ment ' When Moran Center II is built, the center will lease the existing building kaptestcom Test prep, admissions and guidance. For life. full of world-clafunctioning, researchers and funding," Olson said. A U alumnus, Moran received a finance degree in 1954. He is the retired chairman of the Corporation, a company engaged in manufacturing, real estate and other services. "It's my hope that the research being done here will prevent diseases of the eye that cause blindness and, God willing, will restore sight to people who have lost their vision," Moran said. to the School of Medicine, most likely to the departments of general surgery, neurosurgery and orthopedics. "My dream is to have this institution Dyson-Kiss-ner-Mor- an New-York-bas- ed Cast your vote Vote directly from the ASUU website! Tuesday, February 27 LDSSA Main Building 12:00 pm Tuesday, February Debate Heritage Center, Room A 8:00 pm RHSA |
