Budget: with love from Bob Docking
If the state legislature puts its stamp of approval on Gov. Robert B. Docking's proposed $33,-697,617 KU budget, the University stands to benefit through the construction of two new, key buildings and a six per cent salary increase for the faculty and staff.
Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe said Thursday he was "very pleased" with Docking's recommendations and expressed hope the legislature "will proceed to implement them with legislation.
"I'm really pleased with it," Wescoe said of the budget request, "and I've written the governor to tell him so."
KU received a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) last April 25 in the amount of $1.8 million for construction of the space technology building. The grant was made with the provision that the state provide matching funds of $354,000, the amount requested by Docking for the building.
Docking's request includes necessary funds for the construction of a space technology building and a state geological survey building.
An estimated $2.3 million price tag has been put on the proposed structure. The needed balance—$146,000—will be raised by the University according to Raymond Nichols, vice-chancellor for finance.
Wescoe explained that the NASA grant plus the Docking request will cover the amount needed for the building and all fixed pieces of equipment. The additional $145,000 is needed for movable fixtures.
Keith, Lawton, vice-chancellor of operations, said the building is
Foreign students have to register
Foreign students in the United States must register with the U.S. government by Jan. 31, according to the dean of foreign students.
Registration form I-53 may be picked up in the foreign students office or the Lawrence or University post offices. The penalty for not registering is imprisonment, fine or deportation, or a combination.
Any alien temporarily absent from the country during the reporting period must report within 10 days of his return.
still in the initial architectural planning stage and that construction will begin "within the calendar year."
Only three other schools in the United States have received larger NASA grants; the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Berkeley and Los Angeles campuses of the University of California. At KU, NASA spends an average of $850,000 a year to support space research and education.
Docking's budget includes a $750,000 request for the state geological survey building. In addition to housing the state geological survey, the building also will include teaching and office space for the geology and geography departments.
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Both building sites are west of Iowa Street. The state geological survey building is to be built next to a building now under construction which Wescoe said he hoped would be occupied by the U.S. Geological Survey. The NASA building site is near the Center for Research in Engineering Science.
78th Year, No. 69
A student newspaper serving KU
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Friday, January 12, 1968
Study could ease paperwork
By Monte Mace Kansan Staff Reporter
In a preliminary survey last summer, the firm recommended the system as "a means for tighter cost control." The report concluded that there is a "strong interest in and need for" such a system.
If accepted by the administration, the planned system is likely
The study, requiring 120 to 130 man-days at $200 per man-day plus expenses, is expected to be completed by March.
A study is underway by a research firm to determine how KU can implement a computer center information system to lessen the University's clerical burdens.
Systemation Inc., of Boston, Mass., is researching KU's data processing and information systems at a cost of about $35,000.
to call for more computer equipment and technicians.
An estimated cost of the system itself was not available.
A computer-based information system, the firm maintains, would provide a means for tighter cost control and planning, allow time for considering individual cases and for longer-range thinking, support increased workloads without larger staffs, and allow more comprehensive record storage in one location.
A result of such a computer system might be grade reports that also list all courses previously taken and degree requirements met and not met.
Some KU officials have become worried that the University's data processing methods might become outdated with the school's growing enrollment.
No pools available for KU-Y's swim program
"This new policy is to go into effect next semester," Hoffmann said. "However, they applied it to us early."
Heller was unavailable for comment on the new policy.
vey recommended these steps, among others, along with the installment of the information system:
For the first time in 15 years, the KU-Y's swimming program for Lawrence area retarded children has been canceled.
However, he said, when KU-Y members tried to schedule a swimming time in Robinson Gymnasium in November with Francis Heller, acting provost, they were told there was a new policy which reserves the swimming pool only for KU students and faculty members.
- Development of complete student, faculty and personnel master records on magnetic tapes.
- Making of student rosters to help in awarding student financial aid.
With this issue the University Daily Kansan ends publication for the fall semester.
"There just isn't a pool available," Carl Hoffmann, Lawrence senior and program chairman for the KU-Y special activities committee, said.
- Establishment of medical records for each incoming student.
- Development of punch cards that would electronically credit financial aid to students.
The Kansan will resume publication Tuesday, Feb. 6, the second day of spring semester classes.
"This was one of the KU-Y's biggest programs, so it is a big disillusionment to all of us who had looked forward to another successful program," Hoffmann said.
The only other indoor pool in Lawrence is the one at Ridglee apartments. The KU-Y tried to rent that pool for the Saturday swimming class but were told only residents of the apartments were allowed to swim in the pool.
Hoffmann said 30 water safety instructors belonging to the KUY had signed up to teach 30 retarded children from the Lawrence school district. This was an ideal student-teacher ratio, Hoffmann said.
Computers have been used in several departments since 1964 including the business, registrar's and chancellor's offices, the KU Endowment Association and the athletic department.
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The three Systemation representatives who visited the campus during the preliminary sur-
- Replacement of manual records with machine records to reduce paperwork and delay in faculty and staff appointments.
- Semi-monthly departmental budget reports.
- Scheduling of buildings and grounds job assignments, and reporting of time worked by computer.
The preliminary report suggested exploration of computer use in projecting enrollment by course or department, measuring course-department student loads and studying the use of classrooms and seats.
Library, Union hours shorter during break
Campus libraries and the Kansas Union will be open the same hours during the final exam period as during the rest of semester, with hours during semester break, orientation and enrollment week altered somewhat.
Watson Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m to 11 p.m. Sundays during final week. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during semester break—Jan. 28, 29, and 30—and Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 2 during enrollment.
Saturday, Feb. 3, Watson will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, and will be closed Sunday, Feb. 4.
The Engineering and Architecture Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 27. Mrs. Barbara Engeldinger, a staff member, said she did not know yet the library's schedule for the semester break and enrollment week.
"HERE'S THE WORLD-FAMOUS HOCKEY PRO TRAINING AT POTTER LAKE."
"Here's the world-famous hockey pro fearlessly driving for the goal."
Photos by Mike Shurtz
"Here's the world-famous hockey pro firing a blazing slap shot through the legs of the Detroit Red Wings goalie. This being my third goal, I have again scored the coveted 'hat trick.'"
"We world-famous hockey pros always try to make it look hard."
The Mathematics Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m to 5 pm. Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays during finals and enrollment week.
The Science Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturdays; 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 26; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 27 through Feb. 4.
Mrs. Joan Tramel, library director, said the library probably will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the break and either Saturday or Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon.
The Law Library will be open from 8 am. to 10:30 p.m. during finals and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. after finals.
The Kansas Union will maintain its regular building hours until Jan. 27. From Jan. 27 until Feb. 4, the Union will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
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WEATHER
The U.S. Weather Bureau predicts decreasing winds and colder temperatures tonight and Saturday. Low tonight is expected to be zero to five degrees above.
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