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September 14, 1994
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INDEPENDENT SINCE 1971
College tables dress code tor week
Ofi‘ieials, students defend proposal
By Jenniler Smith
Staff Writer
Pharmacy students must wait at
least another week to find out whether
the other shoe will drop on a proposed
dress code.
Because of a field trip, several Stu—
dent Advisory Council missed a meet—
ing to decide whether College of Phar-
macy students should be prohibited
from wearing hats, torn jeans, cut—off
shorts and other casual clothing in the
classroom.
The proposal was tabled until Tues~
day.
Meanwhile, college administrators
and student leaders defended the idea
of wardrobe guidelines.
“We don’t call this proposal a dress
code," saidJordan Cohen, the college’s
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dean. “It’s just appropriate dress.”
Craig Wells, an SAC member who
submitted the group roposal, said
Cohen told the group that students at
the college have become lax in their
style of dress for classes.
Cohen requested that the SAC act
as a liaison with the students to gather
recommendations for the new policy.
The roup met yesterday with Cohen
and aculty adviser Dwaine Green to
discuss several of the proposals.
“Understand that recommendations
have been submitted by students, not
by faculty or administration,” Cohen
said.
SAC has been posting updated stu-
dent proposals for the dress code
around the college for the past week,
hoping to receive feedback.
“We wanted students to have input
into what the dress code will be,” said
Machelle Manuel, president of the
pharmacy graduate student group. “I
do not think this proposal is unreason-
able.”
VVells said he was happy students
shared the responsibility of creating
the new proposal.
“I am glad they have given us the
opportunity to have input,” he said.
One concern discussed at the meet—
ing was the potential cost of complying
with a dress code.
The current college policy states
that students must dress in a profes—
sional manner when in labs or while in
contact with patients. Under the pro-
posed code, students would be
required to follow a new set of guide-
lines for classes.
Cohen said a standard student dress
code exists within the Albert B. Chan-
dler Medical Center, aml the College
of Pharmacy falls under that code.
Students are blowing the idea out of
proportion, Wells said.
“I think the minor has gotten the
best of most people," he said. “If we
could sit down and explain it to people,
I think almost everyone would
approve.”
He said 80 percent of the students
in the college already dress appropri-
ately under the proposed code.
“We want to be sure (students) are
not becoming too lax in certain areas,"
Wells said.“Students should not come
to class wearing baseball caps and look—
ing like they just got done housing
tobacco.”
Cohen defended the administra-
tion’s position during the SAC forum.
“You students are in a professional
school. We just want to get you in a
professional frame of mind,” Cohen
said.
Virginia Place moving to larger lacility
By Carrie Morrison
Campus Editor
“It makes a big dififerenee to
bave someone believe in you.
After a wbile, you believe in
yourself.”
Kelly Anderson, a 27—year-
old UK student and mother,
spoke of a place that allows
her to play both roles to her
fullest potential.
The Virginia Place is an
apartment complex that
houses single mothers who
are also full—time students.
Over Christmas vacation,
the current 15 Virginia Place
residents hope to move into a
new set of apartments, which
are being built on Horseman
Lane off Red Mile Lane.
The new complex will
house 56 families.
Mothers who are eligible
for Section 8 housing, a wel—
fare program, can apply to
live in The Virginia Place
complex, currently on Lex-
ington’s Virginia Avenue.
The program provides
counseling services, day care
and lodging.
“There are many single
parents who are struggling,"
executive director Helen
Burg said.
Applicants to The Virginia
Place must have a one child age 6
lizii
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said.
Meanwhile, the mothers can
weeks to 4 years. ' .
They can also may APPLYnow feel that their children are “safe
another child up to 8 y amblovet ,” Burg slgid. .
ears old. . . . ay care at t e pro ram is
Y Once accepted, mg'rrgglgngmgré open during the week gfrom 7
mothers may stay at expanding “’me a.m.‘to4:30 p.m. _
The Virginia Place as dents in any 1995‘ Children must be picked up-at
long as they are in Applications are this time to encourage family
need and in school, no being Med and actiVities when classes are over,
matter how old their reviewed now_ Can Buggewlamed- .
children get. 258-3198tormore (Day care).is really stress-
“The goal is gradu— information. free, and it’s right here on the
ation,” Anderson said. premises,” said Anderson, who
“Single parents has a 6—year-old daughter.
who come into our program are able to
concentrate on their studies,” Burg
“There are so many mothers who
are very capable of earning a college
or . .ca,_'_._,__,_m.¢_AL__.hL.
degree.
“(The Virginia Place) is an opportu—
nity."
The Virginia Place was founded in
1986 by local advocates and efforts in
the Lexington-Fayette Urban County
Government, which continues to work
closely with the Virginia Place board.
Mothers living in the complex are
required to attend monthly residence
council meetings.
The meetings allow them to be
involved in the decisions of the board.
“We each have our own apart—
ments,” Anderson said, “and we are
very much allowed to be individuals
and adults.”
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Hm" RISE One-year-old Ashley Jones explores playground equipment Monday at Virginia Plate, a futility ibat bouses one-parenrfamilies and
provides day (are wbile tbe parents are attending UK. See additional stories on day (are, page 3.
Residents buy their own food, usu-
ally with food stamps.
\Velfare also provides medical care
discounts for the children, and often
the parents as well.
The Virginia Place works closely
with UK. Free counseling services are
offered periodically through the Uni—
versity, Burg said.
Anderson became involved in the
council by becoming the chairwoman
of the public relations commi,ttee.
The Board of the Virginia Place
consists of 15 local citizens, including
Carolyn Williams, dean of the College
of Nursing, and John Harris, dean of
the College of Education.
NEWS'bytes
Nations adopt
population guidelines
CAIRO, Egypt - With the Vatican offering
some support for the first time, some 180 nations
adopted a 20-year blueprint yesterday for slowing
the world’s population explosion. But funding
remains a major challenge, as delegates set a target
of$l7 billion a year by the year 2000 — one-third
to come from developed countries and two-thirds
from developing nations.
The Program of Action will be submitted next
month to the UN. General Assembly for approval.
At the heart ofthe more than IOU-page plan is a
demand for equality of women through education,
access to modern birth control and the right to
choose if and when to become pregnant. The only
reservation added at the conference was that this
should be in accordance with national laws, religion
and culture.
Pilot's lilood contained cocaine
\VASHINGT( )N —— The dispirited truck driver
whose plane plowed into the \Vhite House grounds
died with trace amounts of cocaine in his system
and more alcohol than legally allowed for flight,
officials said yesterday.
And in a worrisome lapse of security, the tiny
aircraft showed up on radar screens at the nearby
National Airport, but operators did not notice until
after the crash. The news provided federal investi—
gators their first clues about how Frank Corder’s
plane slipped past expensive security systems.
Former llnitcd Way president charged
ALEXANDRIA, Va. —- The government
charged the ex-president of United Way of America
and two fellow executives with conspiracy, mail and
tax fraud vesterday, accusing them of lavishly
spending t e charity’s money on vacations, real
estate and air travel.
The diversion of funds, previously reported in
news stories, caused a shakeup at the national chari—
ty organization.
0"" delends use Of NOI'iEIB tapes
MIANII — CVN defended itself yesterday
against charges it intentionally defied a gag order
banning the broadcast of taped telephone calls
Manuel Noriega made in prison.
The all—news cable TV network risks a $l00,00()
fine if convicted of contempt in the tug of war
between the First Amendment right of free press
and the Sixth Amendment rights of Noriega to a
fair trial and attorney—client privilege.
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Today is the last day to drop a course without it
appearing as a “\V" on your transcript. You may
drop by calling UK-VIP at 257—7000. The last day
to withdraw from a class is Oct. 17.
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Burns hospitalized in intensive care
LOS ANGELES ~7 Comedian George Burns
was hospitalized in intensive care yesterday after
surgery to drain fluid from the surface of his brain,
a hospital spokesman said.
The 98—year—old comic made it through the
surgery well and was expected to remain in the hos—
pital for about a week, a spokesman said.
The fluid collected on Burns' brain after he fell
in his bathtub at his Las Vegas home on July 13 and
hit his head.
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Financial options
around lexington
good tor students
By Melanie Cruz
Contributing Writer
When it comes to financing, it is diffi-
cult to know who will give you more for
your mone and offer quality service. For
students, a ig problem most encounter is
choosing a financial institution that will
help meet their financial needs.
A recent survey of four local banks
found that features packa es and specials
offered to students migEt make “bank
hunting” a little easier.
The bank that seemed to extend the
most benefits to students was the UK
Federal Credit Union. All UK students,
their parents and University employees
are eligible to open checking
and/or savings accounts at
the credit union.
By depositing $25 into a
savings account and paying a
$5 one-time membership fee, you can
open a checkin account, and apply for a
credit card and a student loan with no
additional charge. By keepin our sav-
in . account at a minimum offilIS, you’re
ab e to have a lifetime membership.
“We’re a little different because we’re
owned by our membership” said Kathy
Clark, vice president of marketing and
administration. “Our focus is our service
and our members.”
The UK Federal Credit Union check-
ing accounts require no minimum bal-
ance, no er check fee and no monthly
fees, whic make them cost efficient and
convenient for students.
There is a drawback to using the UK
Federal Credit Union, however — the
main branch is located on 1316 South
Broadway, quite a distance from the UK
carxgus.
though there are two credit union
ATM machines located on campus, one
in Patterson Office Tower and on at the
Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, card
Baker, 3 PNC personal banking represen-
IaUVC.
There also is a PNC Bank located at
200 W. Vine St., within walking distance
from the UK campus.
National City Dink offers something
very different from the other four banks.
It gives 50 free checks with new accounts.
National City also offers unlimited use
of National City Bank ATM machines
and has branches in the Albert B. Chan-
See FINANCES on Back Page
owners are limited to five transactions r
month without service char es. so,
usin any ATM other than a Federal
Cre it Union Cirrus machine results in a
service charge of $1 per transaction.
PNC, on the other hand, offers several
locations in the Lexin on area. If you
have limited transportation, this might be
a plus in choosing a bank.
“We have seven locations and ATM
machines at Kroger’s, Thornton‘s Gas
and Food, and the outer wall of
Kennedy‘s Book Store,” said Marian
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Ofi‘icz'als believe
it may be the
largest gift ever
By Alison Kight
(.‘omrrhuting M 'rner
The head of 3 Louisville
health—care agency is donating $1
million to the UK merit scholar
program, it was announced yester-
day.
(Iarl F. Pollard, a 1960 gradu—
ate ofthe UK school of account-
ing, yesterday presented most of
the sum, which University officials
believe to be the largest ever given
to UK for scholarships.
“My love for the University is
genuine," said Pollard, director of
the (Loluinliia/H(I.»\ Healthcare
(lorp.
Pollard has donated a few thou—
sand dollars a year to the scholar—
ship fund. For this scholarship, he
personally is donating $500,000,
with (Zolumbia/HCA matching
that fund.
His previous gifts were marked
irimarily for minorities in the
luisiness school, where he is a
member of the
Alumni Hall of
Fame.
Pollard said he
has become aware
that the rate of
state aid for
tuition has been
declining steadily
over the years,
from a one-time
high of 80 percent to the current
rate of 33 percent.
Pollard said it is important “for
the University to continue to
attract and obtain the young stu—
dents of Kentucky, for when they
leave the state to become educat-
ed, they rarely return."
Every year UK tnust turn away
more than half (about 400 of 900)
the applicants for merit scholar—
ships because of a lack of funding,
said Robert Hemenway, chance -
Pollard
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1 million
for University scholarships
“K grad donates
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MONEY MA" UK President Charles W ethington thanks (.in'l Pollard for ltlj‘
$1 million g1]? to the (Jniverztityfiir merit .u‘holarxhipr.
lor for the Lexington Campus.
“If you don’t (donate), you take
the chance of exporting
Pollard said.
About $700,000 has
been given already, and
the endowment will reach
the $1 million mark by
the end of l995.
Minority students will
receive 20 percent of the
money frotn the scholar-
ships.
UK President (Iharles
\Vethington applauded
the emphasis on these
minority desi nations.
“(The award) wiliv provide
much help in an area
where we have much
work to do.”
Hemenway outlined
the three major impacts
of the award: the impor-
tance of awarding stu-
dents based on their
achievement, the impor-
tance of being able to
award more students who
are deserving of scholar-
ships, and the portion set
aside for minorities.
He said the need is still large
FRIDAY, SEPT- 'I 6
talent,"
for funding to recruit more
minority students.
“This is a University for
ff
(It’s impor-
tant) for the
University to
continue to
attract and
obtain the
youn students
a Iéntucky,
for when they
leave the mate
to become edu—
cated, they
rarely return.”
v
Carl Pollard,
who is donatin $1
million to UI\ for
.rrhohln‘hlpr.
all of the people of
Kentucky,” Hemen—
way said.
Pollard, a Lan—
caster, Ky., native,
said the world has
changed dramatical-
ly since his fresh-
man year of 1956,
when the cost of
attending UK was
$60 per semester for
tuition and $120 for
room and board.
He said at the
press conference
that he attributed
both “humility and
luck” to his becom-
ing so successful,
and he said he is
sure the bright
young students of
today will be just as
successful.
“\Ve pledge to
you that we will put
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By Carrie Morrison
Campus Editor
In an age when a college degree
is almost equivalent to a high
school diploma, students are stay-
ing in school longer or coming
back to upgrade their careers with
yet another degree.
In the process, some students
also have families.
UK's Student Government
Association recognizes the need
for child care funds among certain
student parents.
Amy Abernathy,
executive
director of SGA’s Student Ser-
vices, is working with her execu-
tive committee and SGA President
T.A. Jones to give child care
grants of $350 a semester per stu—
dent. _
“There’s a real need for it,” said
Abernathy. “We have about 50
applications so far.”
Originally, the application
deadline was set for last Friday.
Abernathy and Jones extended the
deadline to tomorrow until 4:30
p.m. to accommodate those who
haven’t heard of the grantS'or
haven’t had time to apply.
The grants are intended for
lower-income student parents,
said Abernathy.
The recipients of the grants
will be announced on Monday.
“This year we’re going to be
able to give more (grants),” she
said.
Last week’s SGA meeting allot-
ted $1,200 to child care grants,‘
plus the money that was made
from T-shirt sales at the bonfire
that SGA sponsored for the UK-
Louisville football game.
Mark Engstrom, chairman of
the child care grants committee,
said last week’s T—shirt profit fig
ures are not available.
Abernathy said that there are
Finding day care near "K i
By Melissa Rosenthal
Staff writer
Affordable child care on cam—
pus is difficult to get, and finding a
child care center that is not filled
to capacity can be even more frus—
trating to parents.
Kim Townley, director of the
Early Childhood Development
Center, which is located in the
basement of the College of
Human Environmental Sciences,
said the facility’s main purpose is
teacher training and research.
“The fact that we provide a ser-
vice to the community is serendip—
itous,” she said.
Townley acknowledged the
program she directs is expensive,
but she said “all of the money we
make is put right back into use.”
The money made by the center
is used to pay teachers and furnish
supplies.
She said the center, which is
located in the basement of the
College of Human
good level.
“We have teachers with mas—
ter's degrees, and we
Environmental Sci—
ences, most often is
filled to capacity.
“There are so many
people eager to get
good child care that is
affordable."
She said the center
does not give sliding
fee scales for students
ifi
W2 want to
establish a
database that
students can
tap into. "
cannot pay them mini-
mum wage to cut
costs," Townley said.
She added that if
the center cut teachers
salaries, it probably
would not get people
with training.
“If we only paid
minimum wage, then
who cannot afford Kim Townley we would probably not
child care. Dim“, UKEarly get trained individuals
“Most students only (,‘hr‘ldhoiidDevclop- to take the job,” she
want part-time child men! Center. said.
care. They don’t need
someone all day, just
“We don't want to
compromise our credi-
for a couple of hours."
Townley said that all of their
head teachers are certified and the
skilled care at the facility make
cutting costs more difficult
because the pay must remain at a
How WAS "I'm DAY? Morgan Heightshoe, 5, explains to his father,
Brute, a UK researcher, how his day at Kinderrare went.
GREG EANS Kn‘nelstafl
bility, as well as our
children, in any way."
She said her program usually
does not fit students’ needs.
“Most of the people who bring
their children here are part of
two—income families,” Townley
said.
“In many cases, one spouse is
working and the other spouse is
going to school."
Townley said the situation is
not fair, and she is prepared to do
something about it.
“A child care committee is
planning to meet with the presi-
dent of the University in order to
discuss what can be done with
child care for lower—income par-
ents who are affiliated with carn—
pus," she said.
“\Ve want to establish a
database that students can tap
into,” she said.
“The database will be a place
where students can find other stu-
dents who want to share child
care."
Townley said she hopes it will
become an “I'll watch your child
pf; _ ' _ CaMPaS _
SGA extends deadlines for child care grants ,
still shirts to be sold.
Michelle Mason, chairwoman
of the non—traditional students
concerns committee, strongly
advocates child care grants.
“To have nothing available on
campus is a disgrace," said Mason,
8 31-year-old returning student
and a mother of two.
“\Ve all can't be single and
childless.”
AIason believes that grants are
necessary to UK students with
children, especially full-time stu—
dents. She became a full-time sm- .
dent last year.
Mason is the SGA spokeswom—
an for students over 25, who com-
prise about 32 percent of UK stu—
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dents. She was dis- ty, asking them
satisfied with UK‘S “0172021) to make SGA
Early Childhood 7 child care
Development Pro- grants part of
gram on W ashing- SGA is accepting applications for their philan-
ton Avenue. child care grants through tomorrow. thropy. “VVe’ve
“There were so The grants are based on need. already
many contingen— Applications are available at the received sever—
cies attached that it SGA office in 120 Student Center. a1 pledges,”
didn't fit into my Campus organizations can pledge said Abernathy.
schedule," she said. money to sponsor a child. The UK
Mason was con~ For more information, call the office Women's Club
cerned that at 257-3191. has agreed to
Kindercare on donate money,
Woodland Avenue, as well as some
which gives discounts to students, local businesses. Organizations
is always full. and businesses can “sponsor a
Abernathy and Engstrom have
approached UK’s greek communi-
child” through tax-deductible
donations.
GREG EANS Kernel staff
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terday. Sarah ’s father works at UK ’s Physical Plant Division, and her mother is a nurse at Chandler Medical Center.
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plan.
If it works, it could
revolutionize child
care, she said.
Lori Knaus, direc—
tor of Kindercare cen-
ter near campus, said
her facility currently
has no openings for
children.
“Most of the time,
we are completely
full," she said. “It is
very rare that we actu—
V
Early Childhood Devel-
opment Center: Four-
day preschool. $136
per month, $156 lunch
provided; infant-toddler
day care: $133 per
week.
Kindercare: infants.
$82.50 per week; 2-
year-olds, $76; 3- to 7-
year-olds. $68 per
week.
Knaus said the
Kindercare Learning
Center is for parents
affiliated with UK.
“We have parents
who take their chil-
dren to other
Kindercare centers
in Lexington so that
they can transfer to
the one on campus if
an opening comes
up,” she said.
She said Kinder-
care would like to accommodate
more, but, “\Vc can only handle as
many children as we are equipped
for."
Although many parents are baf—
fled at the cost of day care, Pam
Houtz, a research technician in
bio—medical engineering, said,
“It is a great deal for my hus-
band and 1."
Her husband is also employed
by the University.
Houtz said faculty and staff
parents mainly fill day-care busi—
nesses near campus.
“They definitely make up most
of our parents at Ki ndercare.”
Many can
learn IIIIII‘B
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By Tiffany Gilmarlin
Contributing lVriIer
The mini college system at UK
is becoming the new way of
retaining students who otherwise
may leave the University after
their crucial first year.
The system is designed to give
incoming freshman a chance to
enjoy the benefits of a smaller col-
lege, while at the same time hav-
ing the availability of resources
that a large university offers.
The system is separated into
two distinct mini colleges: The
Modern Studies Curriculum,
designed for liberal arts students,
and Global Studies, for students
who are interested in the hard sci-
ences.
This two—year program will sat-
isfy University Studies Program
requirements.
“Students will actually save
hours,” said Stephan Hart, assis-
tant Dean of Students
.Universitywide student satis-
faction with UK after their first
year is about 28.9 percent, while
mini college participants have a
satisfaction rate of 37.1 percent,
Hart said, citing a University
study that has yet to be released.
Suketa Bhavser, associate pro-
fessor of astrophysics, said that to
be successful in the mini college,
the onl prere uisite is curiosity.
Stu ents ta e their core sub—
jects in a section with the same
GREG HIS Kernel rmfl
[Gm jim Holler, associate professor of chemistry at UK, dropped eggs from the parking manure on Rose Street
yesterday afternoon as part of a demonstration to illustrate gravity during a mini-tollege course.
students, so developing friend-
ships and ties with faculty mem-
bers‘ is easier. Telecommunica-
physics class of Bhavser and Jim
Holler took the last 15 min-
utes of class to test the theo-
tions freshman Miranda ries of Galileo.
Miller said she likes the . . Dropping an
“atmosphere of a small assortment of fruits,
school,” which was an students were asked
important aspect of the It} neat if both objects would
mini college program for I) fall at the some time.
her. emu“ you 8“ After testing this the-
Students take field ”figure.” 01“ ory, Bhavser then
trips, participate in inno— and actually asked his students to
vative labs and have see it happen ” think about why
immediate access to V both objects would
other students throu h fall at the same time.
e-mail accounts that agre Hill“ 3"“ This type of active
provided for all students. :‘mfl "Int". learning is some-
An innovative experi- snag! W thing that often is
ment took place yester- . missing from typical
day as the team—taught
introductory classes.
“It's neat because you get to
figure it out and actually see it
happen,” undeclared freshman
Renee Brand said.
University officials said they
hope this pro ram will catch on
and improve the retention rate of
UK‘s freshmen. It seems_ to be
working well — 83 percent of stu-
dents who go through the pro-
gram return to UK. versus 76 per-
cent of all University students,
according to the report, Hart said.
While the mini college route is
not for all students, Hart pointed
out that undeclared students, who
are the most likely not to return,
are the target group for this exper-
imental program.
0"" PSYCHOIOQV BBIItBI‘
changes Wltll times
By David Turner
Contributing W'riter
Societgt is changing.
The aster the pace and the
greater the demands, the larger
the number of those searching for
ways to cope with the added pres—
sure.
In Central Kentucky, a helping
hand is extended to those who
need it.
“Ifwe know there
Ruth Bacr, director of the UK
program. “Our service is for the
community."
Baer says the clinic has a pool
of about 30 therapists who service
a variety of personalized needs.
Family and marriage counseling,
socialization skills for children and
individual therapy are some of the
programs offered by the graduate
students.
()ften individualized programs
will be created for specific purpos-
es and tailored to
is a need we try to unique circum—
find a way to meet To In" all stances
it,” said Robert ... Instituted in
Gallen, assistant or speak with a the late 19705,
director of the Jesse coordinator, ca" 257-6853. (rallcn said ‘the
(1. Harts Psycholog- 0! you may visit the center Psychological Ser—
ical Services Center. a, 644 Mame" Cout vices Center was
The center is a i at one time funded
non-profit psy—
chotherapy clinic staffed by UK
graduate students. The center
serves as a training ground for
those who are about to enter the
field of clinical psycholo .
The number of peopiil over 18
who suffer stress-related, adverse
health effects is estimated to be
more than 40 percent. According
to the US. Departments of
Health and Human Services near-
ly 36 percent of Americans over 18
seek treatment for depression.
“Mental health refers to an
individuals ability to negotiate the
daily challenges and social interac-
tions of life without ex eriencin
undue emotional or behaviors
inca acity,” according to the
Healih Department report.
“We provide high quali psy-
chotherapy at a low cost, said
by UK.
“The center went independent
about three years a ro,” Gallen
said. Officials (leeriiedthe change
necessary.
Clients come form all walks of
life and all parts of Central Ken-
tucky. Patients are refereed to the
center in various ways, including
the UK Counseling and Testing
Center, the public school system
and private individuals. .
“W'e are becoming known in
the community as providers of
quality psychotherapy,” Gallen
said.
Organizers try to make them-
selves as accessible as possible.
Fees are organized on a “sliding
scale,” he said, allowing ople to
pay according to their a ility and
removing money as a barrier
toward treatment.
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