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Show OPINIONS r SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 VOL L ISSUE 6 www.uvureview.com Bryan Gomm/UVU Review - the student employees The few, the ing car or bus emissions. It lets a student quickly travel between class and work emand for on-cam- and work with an employer pus positions has that understands the school skyrocketed. Even though schedule. New jobs are slowly many students seek jobs, fewer openings are avail- opening to students, but the able in the current economy increase is not enough to and increased competition keep pace with demand. Laura Carlson, the cammakes it difficult to find pus student employment work. A job is a necessity for manager, says there's been a nearly half of UVU students sharp increase in demand for and many others work at on-campus work since 2008. least part-time. According Whereas some stude/it jobs to a 2009 student survey had to be filled from outconducted by the UVU In- side the university just four stitutional Research office, years ago, they are now see46 percent of students de- ing two dozen applications pend on their own income as for a single position within their main means of paying hours of its posting on the for school. 72 percent of our job board. A wide gap exists in stustudent body claims to be employed while attending dent employment between Utah's state and private unischool. Being able to work on versities. At state schools, campus is a huge benefit to such as UVU and WSU, the a student. A single commute number of student positions reduces travel time and low- available are limited. Each ers transportation costs, not of these two schools boasts to mention possibly reduc- an enrollment of around By Mike Sanborn Opinions Writer D ment and supervision. Here at UVU, entry-level jobs are more often filled by part-time or full-time state employees. While that comes with state benefits, they have to go through the state employment process, which takes additional time and more money. This strains the already stretched budget. Additionally, students have to compete in a very thin job market because The university is sitting on a they are forced to go off large, talented and willing campus, due to funding and state employees filling these employment pool that is on positions. its campus every day From the school's standpoint, a student costs less in the form of benefits and their position can be filled faster, as it doesn't use the tween UVU and the rest of percent of the student body. strict hiring requirements These students fill roles for state employees. the state is due not to a lack of student interest in on covering anything from According to Carlson, campus jobs, but of limita- grounds crews and event this university is already one staffing to laundry and cus- of the most efficient schools tions in the budget. Then across town an en- todial services. Many entry- in Utah. The administration tirely different employment level jobs are being filled by is keenly aware of the need structure is used by a private students, with full-time em- to use state tax funds and ployees providing manage- student tuition as wisely as institution: BYU. 23,000 and 30,000 students, respectively. Out of this population, both universities claim between 1,600 and 1,800 students working on-campus, or roughly 6 percent of the student bodies. This disproportion be- This fall, enrollment for the school is listed at just less than 30,000. BYU's Manager of Student Employment, Collette Blackwelder, said that the university employs approximately 13,000 students in the fall and winter semesters. That's over 40 possible. The university is sitting on a large, talented and willing employment pool that is on its campus every day. It would save the school money overall and the benefit it would provide to students is an extremely welcome bonus. With the current system, the school can do very little to help students provide for themselves as the economy takes a turn for the worst. As much as the staff in human resources and the school administration want to help and serve the student body, there is no way to do so, especially without additional state funding. Take the steps now while the opportunity exists to change that. Adopt the employment system that the private university has proven works and take advantage of the work force potential lying unused at your feet. Here we are, let us work! Club Rush needs reform > Despite bigger crowds, clubs disappoint By Diego Ibanez Opinions Writer ?or those avoided cause of the hop music or who purposely Club Rush beobnoxious hipoverly delight- ful school-spirited smiles: You didn't miss much. Clubs weren't very different from last year and the heat would have melted most of your free chocolate anyway. Considering that our university status requires a more serious and respected tone, Club Rush needs to reflect the importance of these clubs. Club Rush should, therefore, set an example of who we are as an institution and set in motion what the possibilities are for the coming semester. Location, location, location The issue of placement for certain clubs was apparent; for example, the lonely, disgruntled music club was placed on the outskirts of the courtyard. Consequently, the booth runners expressed discouragement with the &'pf importance of music edui f t Any visitor to our univajTsjity might come to the same up early in order to get a good location. This does not guarantee that relevant clubs get the attention they deserve while some irrelevant clubs (we have an International Modeling Club?) received more attention some might deem meritable. UVU has made it a priority to increase freshman participation in activities and therefore JgionasTvell. ^ c o r d i n g to Ashlee Head, deliver a better first year experiasjist&it to"the VP of Student ence. Even President Holland's 33i those interested in hav- stroll down the hallway could in i*%{booth were, asked to sign have been interpreted as more nonchalant than engaging; he seemed to only greet some (or certain) booths and not give much expression of supporting club success, which on an institutional level really downplays the whole idea of Club Rush. It's important for President Holland to address those with enough initiative and belief in a concept that they are willing to hang themselves up for spectators to look at and critique. Jake Buntjer/UVU Review &i;;.;; ;: Needed improvement beonusty high school ayi\and a sixth grade sc 6^0 imi.: Air conditionin ; wijuldvhaye been greatly ap 3feci,atecl in the hallway, as svonlUurnbrplla tables for th : rjootjis' piitside. Additionally, entertainment and food - two student favorites - are often provided at student government sponsored i v events, but neither was present for Club Rush. A more efficient and updated online club presence would be more beneficial, considering the current website is outdated. This could save money, time and headaches. Additionally, the clubs should not only engage with passing students, but also one another. For example, perhaps the most interesting booth setup was the Baptist Club, not because of their flyers or mftsage of Jesus, but rather for their neighbor booth, who was none other than Spectrum: Queers and Allies (formerly known as the Gay-Straight-Alliance). Trevor Zobell, the booth runner and former president, !• This year's Club Rush lacked the sense of community and camaraderie expected from an activity designed to bring people together. commented that throughout But such situations only the event, the Baptist booth add a much-needed boost to wasn't rude or anti-Chris- an event that is considered tian by any means. "How- non-existent. Our solidarity ever,'* said Zobell, it seemed as a university matters most like a weird coincidence to when it comes to the interest be placed next to the Baptist of our students; therefore, table. I think next year we these clubs next to one anshould also have the LDS other represent the freedom Institute Club to our right of ideas and interests all and the UVU Republicans supported underneath one across from us." • roof and one name. • In the future, Club Rush booths should be encouraged by the organizers to meet certain requirements that have been pointed out: organization, location and quality. This^is necessary if they plan on continTOg representing the rest of us. •\ # |