Tuesday, April 28, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 3
University fills comptroller job, reorganizes office with efficiency
By Gerry Doyle
gdoyle@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
Two weeks after the resignation of comprotiler Mel Klinkner, the University of Kansas has filled the position.
Diane Goddard, former director of purchasing at the University, has filled the position. Goddard, who has been director of purchasing for two years, began her job Friday.
Associate provost Lindy Eakin said that the job was natural for Goddard since she has had experience with the comptroller's job. Goddard had acted as comptroller in the six months between the resignation of former comptroller Kathe Shinham last year and Klinkner's hiring.
Eakin said that Goddard's new job would be a total switch.
"I'd describe it as a reorganization," Eakin said. "Her role as assistant to the associate provost and purchasing director had a similar role. Now she's assistant to the associate provost and comptroller."
Goddard said that her assumption of the office largely was spurred by the suddenness of Klinkner's resignation. Because the office had been through two controllers in less than a year, the office needed someone to stein in, she said.
"When Mel left as suddenly as he did, the office was in yet another transition," she said. "We needed continuity and stability quickly. It was a way to provide some instant stability."
The decision was quick, she said, and would not hurt the University.
"This is not just a short-term fix," Goddard said. "Structurally, it
makes a lot of sense. We're going to provide universally better services. It was a decision that feels very right."
Eakin said that the switch would not hinder the University's ability to function. Because Goddard had been so involved with the comproiler's office previously, many of her office's jobs had been handled by associate director of purchasing Dana Goble.
"It eliminates a layer, essentially," he said. "She's really been doing the lion's share of it the last year anyway. Diane's only handled a few major purchases."
Goble said that the change would not cause too much of a shakeup in the University's financial administration.
Because of ties between the comptroller's office and the purchasing office, Goddard would be able to keep things running smoothly, she said. Goble said that Goddard had been working on multiple projects, so the associate director of purchasing was able to get a good idea of running things.
"Probably the stuff she was handling will fall to me," Goble said. "She's involved with so many other things that I had taken on some of her responsibilities. I'm involved more in the day-to-day operations. It's not much more work for我."
Goble said that Goddard had been a good person to work with.
"It was great," Goble said. "She has a management style that lends itself to positive interaction."
Eakin said that a search for candidates for the purchasing director job was underway. The search would be regional only, and applicants probably would come from a university or other state agency, he said.
Tiny bugs can harbor sharp bite and disease
By Liza Stevens John
ljohn@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
It's springtime.Take a hike through the woods, and take along the tick repellent.
Deer ticks, found in tall grass and brushy areas, are small, ranging from the size of the head of a pin to the size of the head of a match.
The ticks carry Lyme disease, an illness caused by a microorganism called spirochete, said Randall Rock, physician and chief of staff at Watkins Health Center.
If detected early, Lyme disease can be cured completely with antibiotics. If not treated, it can cause chronic health problems. Rock said.
Phil Stevens, physician in Tonganoxie, said the first sign of Lyme disease was an enlarged red, raised ring with a pale center, which appears three to 32 days after a bite.
Treatment in the early stage consists of a 30-day regimen of antibiotics
"If the patient is not treated at this time, the spirochete can migrate to other parts of the body, including the joints, kidneys, heart, lung and brain." Stevens said. "Advanced cases of Lyme disease may be detected by a blood test and are treated with prolonged antibiotic therapy."
Rock said he was not aware of any active cases of Lyme disease involving KU students.
Don Brown, spokesman for Kansas Department of Health and Environment, said although Lyme disease was uncommon in Kansas, it did exist.
"During 1997, we received four confirmed cases of Lyme disease in Kansas," Brown said.
Stevens said he would encourage the use of a tick repellent that is sprayed on the clothing and is available in sporting goods stores. The active ingredient in the spray is Permethrin. If not available, Stevens said a regular insect repellent should be used.
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