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Show news Committee Denies New Student Services Budget by Cara Cahoon None of the hew budget requests made by Student Services have been met in preparation for the Westminster College 1987-8- 8 budget, according to Dean Gary Fitzer. Executive Vice President Steve Morgan said the Student Services budget was not cut in itself. The cuts were made from what was orginally proposed, he said. They were not cut any more in Student Services than in other areas, According to Morgan, each year there is a different area in which budgeting emphasis is placed. Morgan pointed out that the 87-8- 8 budget was funded around three main priorities: financial aid moneys in the form of new scholarships to help offset the 6.7 percent increase in tuition; program development to strengthen academic programs as a whole on campus; and a moderate salary increase for faculty. Aside from these, other areas received level budgets or less he said. We are looking to help students out, said Morgan. What would students prefer more money in scholarships, or in student services? "I hate for them Student Services to feel like this budget has short changed them. We think it is a good budget, he said, "weve made a lot of progress. Fitzer said in spite of the revenue problems the budget will succeed because of the "good budgeters on campus. I want to be optimistic that as we move into a stronger financial stiuation student services will be more fully funded, said Fitzer.Because their requests were not met Fitzer said several compromises must be made. He said he and his staff are brainstorming on priorities and needs. Some projects will be changed, modified, or eliminated. he said. We try to seek student input; we need to develop stronger cooperation - I Jackie Haus, director of campus life, said, If get budget cuts my next area to rely on is ASWC. While the Associated Students of Westminster College budget is not a part of the Westminster College budget, Haus said she must use this resource for some of her activities if there are not enough funds in her budget. Haus also emphasized input from traditional students alike. and al think our traditional students are an important resource, she said. "My concern is that we need to offer more service to non-trabut I dont want to cut services we offer for trads. s need to come in and let us know what theyd like to see done. she said. Morgan, Fitzer, and Haus all said that this budget plan for 87-8- 8 is not absolute. Morgan said it may be reassessed in the fall if a growth I ds Club Offers Scholarships For Study Abroad Faculty Gets Raises; Sciences Updating Slows Morgan said that this has been a flat year for revenue growth. He said next year will not be a year when student services will be boosted. I certainly hope this is an exceptional year, said Fitzer. We are basically at a static point. In my opinion, this is fine for now, but we need to be able to be on the move. He hoped the school did not lose sight of the mission to serve by between student services and student students. government. Angela Russell by Kristie Glad Scholarships are available through the Arts and Sciences 1987-8- 8 budgets are now final. Although not everything was funded, Dean of Arts and Sciences Stephen Baar doesnt have a major complaint. Taking into consideration increased faculty compensation he says, I think we were modest in our requests; at that we didnt receive all we asked for. But with the priorities going to faculty salary increases, it becomes easier to live with the budget as approved. Executive Vice President Steve Morgan said in regards to arts and sciences budget, It is a little better than last year, but not as much as they had hoped for. According to Morgan, arts and sciences originally requested an additional $66,000 over their 86-8- 7 budget. What they recived was $36,000. Morgan stated that the college was unable to fund the entire request Rotary Club for students wishing to study abroad. The scholarships are awarded to graduate, undergraduate and vocational students, teachers of the handicapped and journalists. The application deadline is March 31, 1987, for study to begin Fall 1988, said Lyle Campbell, scholarship chairman for the Salt Lake Rotary Club. Scholarship applications may be obtained in the financial aid office. In addition to the application, letters of reference and a letter of intent must be submitted. The applications received from Westminster College and the University of Utah are screened by the Salt Lake Rotary Club, said Campbell. The preliminary finalists are then interviewed, after which two candidates are selected. These candidates applications are sent on to the district office, which includes all of Utah, where five scholarships are awarded. There are scholarships available for as short as six weeks or as long a one year, said Lila Perry, spokesperson for the Rotary Club. Any questions may be directed to either 1 or Perry at Campbell at 974-051- 363-841- 5. nfr because Westminster simply didnt have enough money. According to Baar, the School of Arts and Sciences did receive more than professor pay v. Non-trad- in revenue occurs. increases. They received funding for a technical director position in the theatre, a rear- ranged compensation plan for education faculty members, and continued funding for the honors program. It was the science departments that did not receive all they requested. According to Baar, arts and sciences did not receive funding for refurbishing science laboratories, a van for biology and physicial science field trips, and increased funding for biology and computer science instructional equipment. When asked what he sees as the results of no additional funding these areas, Baar said "Just that progress will be slower in updating and refurbishing the labs. According to Morgan, last year computer sciences received major increases in funding. Morgan pointed out that this was not the year for a science program increase. Both Baar and Morgan are looking for other ways to get more money for arts and sciences. Said Baar, We have submitted a creative financial package to the administration that will cost the college almost nothing and may e still result in a FrenchHonors faculty position. Morgan as well is looking into obtaining grants to aid Westminster science departments. full-tim- One of the science departments requests which was denied was that this placed by something newer to transport students to biology field trips. CATCH REGISTRATION FEVER! 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