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Show College officials see U benefits BY JAMES SPAINHOWER With SUSCs name change to university status awaiting only Gov. Norman Bangerters signature Wednesday, the general consensus among department heads and administrators is optimistic that the changeover will have a minimal impact overall, and the benefits will far outweigh the few disadvantages. Most department heads agree that university status, which would be in effect January 1991, will lend increased prestige to SUSC, bringing new students from both instate and out of state to the campus. The change will also prove a positive recruiting tool in both the athletic field and in attracting quality faculty to our institution, according to the department heads. Quenton Bowler, department head of teacher education, said that the name change is a definite plus and has broad support among the student body. Ive had comments from students that they like the idea; the general consensus is favorable. In general, the department is pleased as well. No negative comments from the faculty either, Bowler said. Bowler sees the name change as an advantage for departments faculty recruitment. With a slot currently open in his department for a reading specialist, Bowler is optimistic that the impending changeover will be the impetus needed to fill the vacancy. As a university, it might encourage people to apply for employment, Bowler said. As department head for SUSCs communication department, Frain Pearson said that students having a university degree will have a better chance of gaining employment in the job market. Its a natural inclination to assume a university degree is better than a college degree, Pearson said. g With programs an integral part of campus growth, Scott Truman, associate director of development, anticipates that the name change will be a major determining factor in attracting potential investors. Its my opinion that the name change from college to university will enhance the ability of the g school in endeavors, Truman said. Truman believes that costs incurred through the transition for items such as stationery, directories and catalogs will be minimal. Nevertheless, the administration has anticipated the additional expenditures that the name change will bring and will take steps to lessen the impact. Likewise, the athletic department does not foresee a substantial impact through the name change, according to Kathryn Berg, associate athletic director. Most uniforms say Southern Utah, others say Southern Utah State. Some uniforms will definitely have to be changed, but the advantages (in the name change) far outweigh the disadvantages we hope that the change will bring more students into athletics, Berg his fund-raisin- fund-raisin- said. Winter brings new job openings BY NATALIE COOMBS SUSC students seeking jobs in Cedar City will most likely find them in the service industry, according to Job Service interviewer Ann Barnson. Though job opportunities decline for students in the winter as tourism slows, and usually dont pick up until April or May, Barnson said, employment in Cedar Citys service sector is still available. Although more jobs are usually available in the early fall, employment can still be found. For example, Barnson noted, Brianhead offers employment for students looking for winter weekend jobs or a work shift to accommodate a college schedule. Brianhead usually pays a little more than minimum wage, she said. A few employers need maids on weekends, and part-tim- e or afternoon work is available at convenience stores, fast food places and some restaurants, she said. Also, Nice Corporation only does business in the afternoon which is perfect for college students, Barnson said. Barnson estimated that approximately 40 percent of job openings are listed with Job Service, which means that more jobs are available if students are willing to look. There are people that will just do that, hit the streets and put in applications everywhere so most employers already have a good application pool, she said. Networking through friends and family is also an effective way to obtain employment as many employers ask for recommendations from their current employees. Students may also register to find employment through Job Service. There are quite a few students registered with us, Barnson added. Several employment opportunities are also available through SUSCs Placement Office. The office offers several different services, including a job board where notices are listed and a placement bulletin that can be sent directly to students. Theres a wealth of information if students will only take advantage of it, said Stacia Thomas, placement secretary. Those wishing to receive the bimonthly placement bulletin must subscribe through the Placement Office for $2.50 per month. The bulletin lists education and business-relate- d employment opportunities; it also includes a listing of upcoming interviews, said Thomas. The job board lists job opportunities both on and off work-stud- y campus. opportunities are listed along with regular payroll jobs for students that dont qualify for work study, said Thomas. Job Service openings are also posted on the board. Employment opportunities posted on the board are down to specialty type jobs at this time of year, Thomas said. Job openings decrease in the winter because most jobs, i.e. food service, library, and custodial positions, are filled in the fall. Placement officials can also help students with out-of- -' state employment. On-camp- |