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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
KANSAN
WWW.KANSAN.COM
FRIDAY APRIL19,2002
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
ISSUE 134 VOLUME 112
Council approves $51.6 million increase
By Meredith Carr Kansan staff writer
University Council raised the amount of the proposed tuition increase that the University of Kansas will bring to the Board of Regents by $8.6 million yester- day
The new proposal, which still must be approved by Chancellor Robert Hemenway before it goes to the Regents, brings the amount of the increase from the previously proposed $43 million to $51.6 million during the next five
Robert
Hemenway
years.
Hemenway will bring a proposal to the Regents in May. The Regents have the final say over tuition increases, which will be decided by June at the latest.
The Ad-Hoc Committee on University Funding proposed a $43 million increase, but decided an additional 20 percent would be needed to meet student financial aid needs. The 20 percent is equivalent to $8.6 million.
The council voted 22-8 in favor of the endorsement. Molly Mulloy, administrative assistant for University governance, said most faculty members on the council voted for the endorsement, and most student representatives voted against it.
Hemenway will work with administrative staff to determine how the burden
"The students are understandably upset because this increase will drive them further into debt. It is painful and regrettable, but this increase will help to maintain the value of their degree from the University."
University."
Walter Clark associate professor of music and dance
of the increase will be distributed between the tuition bills of new and current students. He declined to comment
on whether he intended to bring the council's proposed amount to the Regents.
Regions.
"Now that the proposal has come forth from the committee, we're going to spend a lot of time studying this, comparing KU's tuition to other universities' tuition." Hemenway said.
"I'm particularly interested in how other universities that have had tuition increases have handled student financial aid."
Walter Clark, associate professor of music and dance, said he saw from the vote that students and faculty divided'on the issue.
"The students are understandably upset because this increase will drive them further into debt," Clark said. "It is painful and regrettable, but this increase will help to maintain the value of their
degree from the University."
Kathryn Tuttle, director of freshman sophomore advising and member of the Ad-Hoc Committee on University Funding, said developing a tuition increase proposal was difficult.
"I work with families on a daily basis, and I am sympathetic to the financial situations, but this is something that has to be done." Tuttle said.
"The funding process is important for the survival of the University because we don't want to see the erosion that would come with lack of funding."
Contact Carr at mcarr@kansan.com. This story was edited by Brooke Hesler.
Gooden will announce his decision today at 4 p.m.
Press conference will end rumors, fans' speculation on whether he will stay
By Caroline Boyer Kansan staff writer
When Drew Gooden announces his
plans for next year the student body will be holding its collective breath.
The junior forward on the Kansas basketball team will make his much-anticipated announcement about whether or not he will forgo his senior season at 4 p.m. today at
Drew Gooden
rradl Auditorium. The announcement will be broadcast live on cable channel 6. Gooden, who averaged 19.8 points and 11.4 rebounds per game for the 33-4 Jayhawks, is expected to turn toward the professional ranks, though coach Roy Williams said Gooden was torn between his options.
"He's enjoying life," Williams said. "He's
"He's enjoying being a college student. He's had a great, great time this year." Roy Williams Kansas basketball coas
enjoying being a college student. He's had a great, great time this year."
Shannon Norwood, manager at Molly McGee's, 2429 Iowa, said she thought the hype surrounding Gooden's decision would mean more business.
"We're gonna have a good crowd," she said.
good crown, she said
However, Bill
Brohman, manager at
Buffalo Wild Wings,
1012 Massachusetts.
"I would hope we would, just for the fact that everyone comes down here for the games, but we weren't expecting it," Brohman said. "We will have every TV that we have turned to it."
said he didn't anticipate a larger crowd.
Jerad Newman, Minneapolis, Minn. junior, said he was just going to watch the announcement from home.
I pretty much know what his decision is anyway," Newman said. "And no matter how many people show up to support him it's not going to change his mind, he made his mind up a long time ago."
Gooden had originally planned on making his announcement last week.
-Ryan Wood contributed to this story.
Contact Boyer at cboyer@kansan.com. This story was edited by Justin Henning.
JOHN NOWAK/KANSAN
Anna Gregory, Topeka sophomore and Student Senate secretary, cheers in support of stopping the proposed tuition increase. Hundreds flooded the front of the capital building in Topeka for a rally against the tuition hike.
Students gather at capitol rally against tuition increase
By Lauren Beatty and Meredith Carr
Kansan staff writers
Shouting "Education is a right," students from four Board of Regents schools gathered on the steps of the Capitol building in Topeka yesterday afternoon to voice their concerns about tuition increases.
The majority of the 100 students were from the University of Kansas. The rest came from Kansas State, Emporia State and Fort Hays State universities. The rally began at noon immediately after the Regents meeting.
The participants stood on the steps with signs and set up a podium. Students demonstrated even though the Legislature is on break until Wednesday, May 1, when the full Legislature reconvenes.
More than a dozen students took turns standing at a podium and speaking out in favor of more state funding for higher education to offset tuition increases.
The proposed tuition increase for the University is $51.6 million, and Chancellor Robert Hemenway will have to approve the proposal before the it goes to the Regents in its May meeting.
Browning encouraged demonstrators to sign their names and e-mail addresses on the back of one protest sign so they coordinate another rally. Some signs read: "Want fries with
Kyle Browning, student body vice president, said the future of Kansas depended on higher education.
"We don't have time to take a recess," he said. "Education must become a priority."
"Too often students have to bend over backwards for the
Legislature to understand. We're out here to remind them that higher education should be a priority."
Jonathan Ng Student Body President Elect
that? My future with higher education," "Stop Brain Drain" and "Support higher education because one dav we will support YOU."
Browning also told demonstrators to bring their enthusiasm back to their respective schools.
Other speakers asked whether it really mattered what grades they got in classes this semester if they couldn't afford to come back in the fall.
Michael Johnson, Lawrence graduate student, spoke about the victims of the tuition raises, including professors who left the University for higher-paying state schools and graduate students who have to share offices and teach in crumbling classrooms.
"I am disgusted, yes, disgusted, with the way higher education is funded in this state," he said.
Justin Mills, student body president, said he was impressed with the turnout and hoped more people would come next time.
"We've done a lot so far and we plan to move along and focus our efforts on the Board of Regents," he
said
Rajesh Gogineni, Lawrence sophomore, said he came to the rally not for himself, but for his roommates, who are international students.
Gogineni, who is of Indian descent, said international students might transfer or decide not to attend the University if tuition increased.
"It's a struggle for them," he said.
"We're pushing those people away."
Student Body President elect Jonathan Ng described the Legislature as disgusting.
"Too often students have to bend over backwards for the Legislature to understand," Ng said. "We're out here to remind them that higher education should be a priority."
Students have twice rallied in the past against tuition raises in front of Wescoe Hall and have also rallied in Topeka at the Capitol building.
Hemenway and Provost David Shulenburger arranged tuition increase dialogues starting in Fall 2001.
The dialogues were open to the public, and students were encouraged to attend.
Lynn Bretz, director of University Relations, said the University supported the rally.
"The key decision makers need to know that students care about funding for higher education," she said.
Contact Beatty at tbeatty@kansan.com or Carr at mcarr@kansan.com. This story was edited by Justin Henning.
Protest for peace
Student groups gather to demonstrate for end to Mideast conflict
KU students and Lawrence residents protested the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, while nearby, members of a Jewish student organization showed support for Israel.
By Leah Shaffer
Kansan staff writer
More than 60 people gathered at 11 a.m. yesterday in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall for a peaceful demonstration against Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
The participants held signs with slogans such as "End the Occupation," and passed out fliers to passersby. The demonstrators were affiliated with student groups such as Muslim Students Association, KU Greens, Women's Empowerment Action Coalition, Amnesty International and KU Environs.
Meanwhile, on Wescoe Beach, more than 20 students from KU Hillel, a campus Jewish organization, passed out fliers and ribbons in support of Israel. Members also had an information table where people could donate money for the Israeli Red Cross.
Lisa Raschke, assistant director of Hillel, said the Red Cross money would help both Palestinians and Israelis with hospital supplies. During the two-hour demonstrations, participants from
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KIMBERLY THOMPSON/KANSAN
Eman Ismaiel, a junior from Egypt, protests the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Students gathered along the sidewalk in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall yesterday afternoon to protest peacefully.
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