6
Friday, May 7, 1976
University Daily Kansan
7:30 classes may be eliminated
A University Council committee will announce a possible change in class time schedules.
Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes would begin on the hour, rather than the half-hour, starting at 8 a.m. each day, according to the proposal to be considered by the Academic Procedures and Policies Committee.
The question was raised by Grant Goodman, professor of history, at a recent University Council meeting. The matter was sent to the committee, which won't consider it this year because of the short time remaining in the school year.
Goodman said last week that he raised the issue because he thought the TED-820 class taught him how to be an "expert" in
1. 7:30 class period was begun in 1962, when the class day was changed from an a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule to a 7:30 to 5:20 schedule to add an additional class period to
W. Clarke Wescow, chancellor at the time,
the image of classrooms in making
the change.
GOODMAN SAID he thought the 7:30
been as successful as originally
thought.
"It seems to me the disadvantages outweigh the advantages," Goodman said. "The 7:30 class has been relatively unsuccessful in attracting students."
ROTC student receives honor
John McGowan, Lawrence senior, has been awarded one of five national Honor Undergraduate Awards by Sigma Gamma Rho for a aerospace engineering honorary society.
McGowan, a *navy aviation structural mechanic first class who is enrolled in KU's Naval Enlisted Scientific Education Program (NSEEP), is vice president of the KU Sigma Gamma Tau chapter and has a 3.88 grade point average.
This fall he will be student commander of the NESEP company in the Naval ROTC (U.S.)
Sigma Gamma Tau selected one award winner from each of five geographical regions. McGowan was selected as the North Central regional winner.
The class schedule has had particular problems for the faculty, Goodman said.
"The principal disadvantage is the disruption it brings to the national economy."
The present schedule of beginning classes on the half-hour results in most faculty members starting or finishing a class midway through the noon hour, he said.
This means, Goodman said, that faculty members can't attend many luncheon meetings and noon hour activities of the Rotary, Kiwanis and other civic clubs.
PAT ELLIOTT, assistant registrar, said she opposed a switch to on-hour classes because there might not be rooms for all classes if the class day was shortened by
"I'm not saying we couldn't do it," she said. "It would be very much more difficult."
Ellott said she didn't have any statistics on the number of students enrolled in 7:30 p.m. classes at her institution.
But, she said, before the switch to classes beginning at 7:30, the 8 a.m. class slot had been just as unpopular as the 7:30 class is now.
san said are thought the number in those
other cases is perfectly smaller" than
in other cases.
"The first hour was always the unpoppular one, the one nobody wanted," she said. "If we switch to a shorter day, and people still wait for the first hour, we're really in trouble."
BEFORE THE change to classes on the half-hour, she said, the University had an eight-hour class day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The change in class day caused the. Change in nine class hours.
Later, she said, the class day was extended to 10 hours, because classes were more productive.
Moving classes back to an on-hour schedule would cut the day to nine hours, even if classes were held during the noon hour. Losing the hour would move
Arno Knapper, associate professor of business and University Council secretary, said he saw advantages to a later start to the class day.
classroom use to near or over capacity throughout the day, Elliot said.
But, he said, the decision to switch schedules would be based on facility and equipment availability.
"The legislature is more likely to buy smaller classes," he said. "They would be most unhappy if we decreased building use."
KNAPPER SAID a shorter class day would mean some classes would have to be made larger. That would be unpopular with legislators, he said.
Knapper said there were "more late risers than early risers," so the greatest advantage in switching schedules would be in eliminating only the 7:30 class.
"I have a good 7:30 class this semester, and they're tiring out now," he said.
Ecology reserve to be dedicated
John H. Nelson will be honored tomorrow in a dedication ceremony for the John H. Nelson Environmental Study Area, a 570-acre experimental ecology reserve.
The tract, 10 miles northeast of campus, was purchased in 1970 by the Kansas State University.
The dedication ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Forum Room in the Kansas Union. Henry Snyder, dean of research administration, will serve as master of
Chancellor Archie R. Dykes will present slides of the unveiling of the sign at the area's entrance. Raymond Nichols, the president, will make a presentation to Nelson.
Kenneth Armitage, director of the undergraduate biology program, said yesterday that the fields committee for this project area decided to honor Nelson because of his long-term interest in the environment and his continued support.
Armitage, also a professor of physiology and cell biology, will present illustrations on
Tours to the area will depart at 12:30 from the Union.
Armitage said the area was named after Nelson because of his appreciation for the environment. He and his wife live on a farm and enjoy nature.
"He had a life-long interest in the out-doors." Armrittne said.
The area was purchased because it offers a good location to conduct experiments, Armitage said. The area joins the Natural History Reservation. Armitage said the area was well suited to long-term experiment by manipulating the environment.
Armitage talked about some of the research projects being conducted on the land.
Although most projects on the land are beginning to show results, he said, so far the project is still on track.
He said that this spring different varieties of ash trees were planted a few feet apart from each other. It is hoped to be learned about this issue in this location for commercial use later.
★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Nelson was an English professor at KU. He served as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and dean of the Graduate School, retiring in 1968.
In other projects, he said, attempts are being made to discover the best ways to control rodent populations and musk thistles.
students, he said, who have done projects in this area for their honor thesis studies.
He said the program just got the money to build in experimental pools next fall to
This summer there will be an intense two-week course, Armitage said, where students will live at the area constantly and study certain problems.
NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO SEE
You Heard About It...
There have been about 10 undergraduate
FRIDAY MAY 7th 8:00pm
POOR RICHARD
LAWRENCE ART CENTER
an original drama
ADMISSION $1.50
--one, there's nothing like it, Caramba!
Try the cool
Enjoy this great new drink from Mexico! We're passing along the recipe used by Mexico City's famed Las Piramides bar. The secret is in the way these two great blenders blend so well with orange juice. Try
1 oz Southern Comfort
% oz tequila
Orange juice
cube the highgirl glass with ice cubes. Add the equilibra and Southern Comfort. Fill with juice, stew and add amber.
You know it's got to be good ... when it's made with
Southern Comfort
SOUTHERN COMFORT CORPORATION 100 PROOF LUUEUR ST. LOUIS MG 63132
Larry's car is ready for his
Spring
Tune-up
And he'll get his parts at Larry's,
because Larry's got the best deals in town.
LARRY'S AUTO SUPPLY
New & Rebuilt - Wholesale & Retail
American & Foreign
1502 W. 23rd - 842-4152
A Complete Line of Wedding Services.
- Complete catering services: cake, punch, nuts, etc.
- Famous name gowns
- Tuxedo rental
- Flower arrangements and bouquets
- Tuxedo rental
- Wide variety of bridesmaids and mother's dresses
- Invitations, announcements, thank you notes
- Accessories: ring pillows, cake servers, blue garter Bridal Fashions
- Party dresses by Jan
Another service of The Flower Shoppe 1101 Mass. 841-0800
STEAK & MUSHROOMS
$399
Steak and Mushrooms. It's new from Mr. Steak and it's a great new flavor combination.
We serve you the best U.S.D.A. Choice beef, naturally aged for real tenderness. A juicy sirloin cut, seared over an open flame.
Then we add something new, California grown jumbo mushrooms. Rolled in a San Francisco sourdough breading, fried fried and topped with cheddar cheese sauce. Garden green salad, oven warm bread and a steaming baked potato.
Steak and Mushrooms. A great combination and a great family dinner value, this week at Mr. Steak-America's steak export
steak expert.