6A = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN NEWS MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003 Gender problems in Student Senate examined at caucus By Cate Batchelder cbatchelder@kansan.com Kansan staff writer 12 Angry Men is more than just a movie. It's the reality of Student Senate. Scott McKenzie, CLAS senator, said a block of 12 angry men which includes men from both coalitions, Delta Force and KUnited, and a few angry women were running Student Senate by doing most of the bill writing and presenting. The subject of men was brought up at the first-ever women's caucus to discuss gender-related problems in Student Senate on Saturday at the Burge Union. Five senators attended. Despite the small turnout, Amy Cummins, graduate senator, said the women's caucus was the first step in troubleshooting the problems in Senate. "The problems are not all related to gender," she said. "It's the patriarchy itself and the establishment of the status quo enforcing privilege. Men are not to blame, not at all." Even though Senate's ratio of men to women is about equal, men do present more, make more questions and are more vocal in Senate, Cummins said. Student Body President Jonathan Ng said gender problems also could be related to bigger issues within in society. "I have never noticed glaring problems of gender inequity," Ng said. "The more pressing issue is the general lack of knowledge and productivity of senators as a whole." Loren Malone, student body vice president, said she didn't think gender was a problem in Senate. the finance committee and I don't know why that is," Malone said. "I don't know if the girls feel more intimidated. I hope that's not it." The group said Senate committees were telling of gender problems. Their perceptions were that the Finance and University Affairs committees were dominated by men, and the Student Rights and Multicultural Affairs committees were more women-friendly. Katie Dilks, CLAS senator, said she wasn't attracted to the Finance or University Affairs committee because they were male-dominated and also because she saw people being questioned and attacked for personal reasons. Dilks has been a Multicultural Affairs committee member for three semesters, which she says is a friendlier place. "It's difficult to be mean when you're fighting for diversity and cultural events," she said. Before the caucus, Chris Entwhistle said he didn't think gender problems existed in Senate. Women do have positions of power; Malone is student body vice president and Senate president; Catherine Bell is the student executive chairwoman; and Johanna Maska is the Student Legislative Awareness Board director. The group plans to discuss the issue at the next Senate meeting. One of the group's suggestions to improve gender relations was to have a picnic with all Senate members. After the caucus, Entwhistle said he planned to change his manner of presenting and questioning and to communicate with more Senate women. Edited by Anne Mantey Lindsev Gold/Kansan Scott McKenzie, Salina senior, and Amy Cummins, Lawrence graduate student are two of the five student senators who attended a women's caucus to examine gender-related problems in Student Senate. The caucus was held Saturday in the Burge Union. The student senators discussed ways to better represent KU's female population by examining why certain Senate committees attracted more men than women. The group will bring up the issue in an open forum at the next Senate meeting. There are 38 women and 42 men in Student Senate, according to the Senate Web site. Professor named one of top ski instructors By Eddie Yang Kansan staff writer eyang@kansan.com The flat plains of Kansas aren't normally known for skiing, but one University of Kansas professor has been recognized for his ability on the slopes. Herb Tuttle, assistant professor of engineering management, said he didn't really know why he was named one of SKI Magazine's top 100 ski instructors. "It wasn't because I was the best looking." Tuttle said. For the past 10 years, Tuttle nas given ski lessons at Snow Creek in Weston, Mo. Currently, he gives ski lessons a couple nights a week and on the weekends. "I look at it as my physical workout," Tuttle said. "Where some people might go to Robinson and workout, I go and give ski lessons." Tuttle said being outdoors was also an incentive to give lessons. "I grew up in upstate New York and if you didn't ski or have a snowmobile, you didn't do anything." Tuttle said. Tuttle started giving ski lessons while he was a student at the University of New York at Alfred. He gave lessons for a physical education requirement and got certified later as a ski instructor. "One of the reasons I chose that school was because it had its own ski slope." Tuttle said. When Tuttle came to Kansas in the early '90s, he said he was afraid he would have to give up his hobby, but then found Snow Creek. Tuttle said after being honored as one of the top ski instructors, he has been receiving special attention from his colleagues. "Irib him every chance I get," said Tom Sanders, assistant director at Snow Creek. "When I put a group together for Herb, I'm sure to tell them that they should be honored to get one of the top 100." Sanders said. Sanders said that Tuttle had increased his involvement with the Adaptive Skiling program. The Adaptive Skiing program brings physically disabled people, as well as those who are deaf and blind, onto the slopes. "We have various devices that we use," Tuttle said. "For people in a wheelchair, we have a mono ski fitted with a seat. "That is one of the best things about my job. I can share skiing with people who would normally be unable to ski." Along with teaching at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Tuttle has co-written two books and is earning his Ph.D in engineering management from the University of Alabama-Huntsville. "He is a very conscientious instructor who puts 100 percent in everything that he does," Sanders said. "He's an allaround good guy." — Edited by Anne Mantey Brandon Baker/Kansan Herb Tuttle, a KU professor, is a ski instructor at Snow Creek in Weston, Mo. He was named one of SKI Magazine's top 100 ski instructors. Body Waxing for the Beach Get rid of unsightly hair before spring break. - Basic Bikini • Modified Basic • Modified Brazilian . • Brazilian •M • Eyebrows/Upper lip/Full face - Underarms and Arms - Underarms and Arms * Legs * Men's Eyebrows * Men's Backs Book now and reserve your spot with our licensed aesthetician. 843-2138 IMAGES SALON & DAY SPA Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County To Do List: Take a Study Break Add something to my resume. Be someone's friend. 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