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FIITIII‘BS COMMITTEE
lacing critical ISSUES

By Stephen Trimble

Senior Staff” 'ritrr

The 38-inember Futures Com—
mission, a committee examining
UK's Community College Sys-
tem, won't make its recommenda-
tions until at least _lanuary, offi—
cials said Friday.

That means the commission’s
report could be delivered roughly
when the 1996 General Assembly,
which controls the system's hud-
get, convenes in mid—January.

The commission members,
consisting of representatives from
business, media, politics and edu—
cation across Kentucky, met last
Thursday and Friday to start
working on the report.

“I am delighted with this work
session," said Ben Carr, chancellor
of UKCCS and co-chair of the
commission. The other co-chair is
Lexington businessman \Villiani
B. Sturgill, a former UK trustee.

During closed meetings in Lex—
ington’s Radisson Plaza Hotel and
Conference Center on 'l‘hursday
and Friday, the commission
addressed critical issues facing
higher education, Carr said, such
as governance, access, involve~
ment with Kentucky’s Vocational-
Technical institutions and state
and private funding.

“()ne of the most rewarding
aspects ofour time spent together
is that all the members feel the

need to meet again," Carr said.
“They want more time for study
and discussion prior to making
recommendations."

The commission members also
worked on preparing a draft vision
statement for the community col~
leges, reaching past the year 2000,
Carr said.

During an evening presentation
to the commission on Thursday,
UK President Charles \Vething—
ton said a shortage of ftinding for
community colleges continues to
hinder the progress of the state's
H community colleges.

Last ’l‘uesday, [’K’s Board of
Trustees passed a resolution sup—
porting the role ofthe community
colleges and reaffirmed “its com—
mitment to the Community Col-
lege System."

UK board Chairman former
Gov. Edward T. “Ned" Breathitt,
also affirmed UK's interest in
what the commission proposes for
the community colleges.

“\Ve intend to listen and he
guided by the work of this com—
mission," Breathitt said during a
news conference at the Radisson
Friday morning.

The commission last met in
198‘) and came up with l l recom—
mendations for UK’s system. Nine
ofthose were directed at the coin—
niunity colleges and two recom-
mendations were aimed at the
General Assembly.

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UNITE” STUDENTS Lea/J lWaxon, an education senior, play; a game Friday

to teach third grader: about Tanzania.

By Mary Dees

Contributing lVritrr

They sang “It’s a Small \Vorld
After All.” They learned to spot
Bosnia on the map and found out
about traditional African dress.

On Friday, over 800 students
from elementary and

display or perform some type of
educational skit.

Mark Griffith, a sixth—grader
from Tates Creek Middle School
in Lexin rton, was a narrator in a
worldwide fashion show.

“It was a lot of fun," Griffith
said, “and I think everyone has

learned something."

 

middle schools
throughout Fayette
County and Eastern
Kentucky gathered in
Dickey Hall to learn
about the finer points

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However, the
younger students
weren't the only ones
who learned from the
“U.N. at 50" day.

Many of the UK

of the United Nations “alien“ to education students
and the nations it countries they also participated by
serves. more tban performing skits and

This was the llth likely wouldn’t using educational
year this type of event know ,, crafts to teach the chil-

as been sponsored by ‘ dren about the world.

UK. V Cheri Canode and

Usually it is held in Cheri Canode her roup — all UK
the spring as an inter UKmdd/ncbool mitltiie education
national fair, but this edm'ationmiior seniors —— taught

year it was held in con-
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anniversary.

The students learned about dif-
ferent countries through stories,
dis lays, puppet shows, dancin
antrtither skits performed by botS
fellow grade—schoolers and UK
students.

“This da is used to show that
the United . ations is not only an
organization of peace, but is also
involved in different fields of help-
ing people,” said Mary Anne Far—
ley, one of the event’s coordina-
tors.

For a chance to participate in
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rowed their folklore
from Germany and other sur-
rounding countries.

Canode and her roup used a
version of the chi dren's story
“Hansel and Gretel" to teach the
children about the brand new
country.

“VVe‘re exposing students to
countries they more than likely
wouldn’t know," Canode said.

“We ourselves learned not only
about Slovenia, but that kids love
to learn.

“We need to bring in novel
information into the classroom to

help kids learn."

 

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By Jennifer Fleming
Sniff“ il‘llt’l'

The Democrats and Republi
cans met yesterday to compete
against each other in the Political
()lympics.

UK‘s National Organization
for “’oiiien and Student Governv
ment Association hosted the first—
tiine event at a muddy Seaton
Field.

The activities included .t
horseshoe throw, frisbee distance
throw, wheelbarrow races and
potato sack races.

President of [K .\'( )\\' Laurie
\Varnecke invited the College
Republicans, the College
Democrats and several otht r stu—
dent organizations to participate
in the event, hoping to raise catn—
pus awareness about the upcom»
ing state elections on Nov. 7.

“Student votes are very impor—
tant, especially in an election that
will be this close,” \Varnccke said.

“The student votes may deter
mine the outcome of this elecr
tion.u

.\lthough the turnout for the
friendly competition was small,
the political spirit of the day ran
high.

Before the competition start—
ed, Chairman of the College
Republicans David Samford was
very optimistic about Republican
participation when he said, “l
think it's gonna be like the elec—
tions ~—a (K )P landslide."

lnvob ed in this year's Political
()lympics were the College
Democrats and Democratic stip—
porters oftbc Lambda organiza—
tion and the College Republicans.

The first part of the day con—
sisted of preliminary events. The
winners earned a trip to the finals.

During the finals, fifth—year
architect major and Lambda
member ’l‘homas ()wens won the
horseshoe event.

“I feel grcatl l feel like a

Democrat . .1 winner." ()wens
said.

.-\lthougb the Democrats won
the first event, the Republicans
were not ready to back down.

Les johns, a political science
junior, lost the horseshoe throw
said, “The competition was
tough, hilt we will prevail over
all."

The contest continued with
the frisbce throw. in which
Republican _lim l’annin bested
Democrat .\lorgain Sprague.

The potato sack race followed
the frisbce competition. Republi~
cati and finance Itllilttt‘ltilln Davis
took the event over Lambda
member and fourth-year .ircbi~
tecture niaiorlohn Day is.

lambda members and
Detnocrats David \Vaggoner and
Thomas ()wens won against the
Republicans during the w hcclhar—
row race.

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The playoff ended in .i Repub-
lican victory.

The Political ()lympics were

over, and as the Republicans
cheered. one Republican yelled,
“This ls .l prelude to Nov. _ "

\\'inncrs of the individual
events were awarded miniature
pumpkins.

 

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Hazing violations cause move

By Brenna Reilly
Nrwt Editor

A social fraternity with a ‘)-lryear histor
ry at the University has been forced off
campus for three years following hazing
violations.

Dean of Students David Stockham
confirmed that a disciplinary action was
taken against Kappa Sigma. but Stockham
would not comment on the details investi~
gation or the decision.

“The investigation was for hazing,"
said Todd Fisher, Inter—fraternity Council
president, who confirmed that the frater-
nity would be removed from the campus.

Fisher said IFC was not involved in the
investigation because hazing is a violation
of the Student Code of Conduct, so the
investigation was handled by the Dean of
Student's office.

A fraternity has 30 days to appeal the
ruling. Fraternities maintain their on-
campus status until the appeals process is
complete, Stockham said.

“\Vhenever an action is under appeal
the action is suspended until the fortnal
appeal is finished,“ Stockham said.

Kappa Sigma President Matt Maullcr
would not comment on the sanctions.

“\‘."e are looking into our options as to
what has happened," .\lauller said.

;\ fraternity has 30 days to appeal the
decision to the Vice Chancellor for Stu~
dent .‘\ffairs_lames Kuder, Stockham said

Ktider could make a iudgment and sus»
taiti the action or amend the sanctions,
Stockham said. The decision by Ktider
could be appealed to the University
Appeals Board, which is made up of facul~
ty, staff and students.

After hearing the case, the Appeals
Board makes a recommendation to Chan—
cellor for the Lexin rton Campus Elisa-
beth Zinser, who makes the final decision
regarding disciplinary sanctions. '

Kappa Sigma has been in its house in
the six~pack on South Campus since the
mid-1950s and has 80 members, Mauller
said.

Spring registration kicks off this week

By Gary Wull "
Staff W’ritrr

Though it may seem like classes started
only a couple of weeks ago, it is time to
register for the next semester.

Today, the first of the primary win-
dows for registration open. All currently
enrolled students who plan to attend the
1996 Spring semester should register
today - Nov. 1 5.

UK VIP priority registration is based
on three-day primary windows that open
and close based on student classification,
earned hours and the last digit of social
security or student identification number.

UK VIP is available from 8 aim. to 8

pm. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 pm. on
Saturdays.

“Most people usually don't have trou—
ble getting through late in the evening or
Saturday," Collins said. “Saturday is a
good, stress—free day to register."

After registering for classes, students
can go to room 10 or 6 of the Funkhouser
Building to get a print—out oftheir sched—
ule.

To confirm their registration, students
need to pay $50 by Dec. 6.

However, before registering for classes,
undergraduates must receive academic
advising. Undergraduates cannot register

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NEWSlJytes

NAtIoN Senators urge
more budget discussion

\\i.\Sl ll\(i'l ( )N Senators should avoid the
political sniping between tht \Vhitc House and
Congress and open bipartisin talks on how to bal—
ance the budget. Scnatc Budget Committee Chair-
man Pete Domciuti proposed yesterday.

“Pete. I‘m willing to dcal." responded Sen. Bob
Kerrcy. D \eh , w ho .tppcarcd with the New .\lex—
ico Republication .\'B( L's “.\lcct the Press."

“I )on‘t negotiate \\ itb the president at the
moment," Kerry said. “Negotiate w ith congres-
sional Democrats w ho haic already demonstrated a
willingness to vote for thc \crv things \ou say need
to occur."

But the senators .ilso made clear they share the
same divisions that haw led to President Clinton
promising to veto the ( it )P proposal to balance the
bud ret over seven years by reducing the pace of
Medicare and Medicaid spending while affecting a
$34; billion tax cut.

The House and Senate last week both passed
their huge packages of tax and spending cuts and
are to begin talks this week on working otit differ~
eiices. Clinton says he will veto the bill because of
cuts in education and health care, and stressed Sat-
urday that until the Republicans comprotnise.

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COLLEGE S’I‘A'I‘IUN, Texas ~ University
regents voted to name Texas ASIM's school ofgov-
ernment after former President Bush, whose presi-
dential library is under constniction at the school.
The George Bush School of Government and
Public Service will be housed at the presidential
library, set to open in two years. The school will
prepare students for government careers, including
local, state, federal and international positions.
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