Wednesday, February 18, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 5
Diplomas to undergo major change
By Gerry Doyle gdoyle@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
A decision by the University of Kansas will change the degree to which some graduating students are recognized.
Students receiving degrees from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences never have had their majors printed on their diplomas. Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett, associate provost, said that the provost's office yesterday decided to change that policy.
Beginning this semester, students will have their majors printed on the degrees. McCluskey-Fawcett said. Because of the extra information
on the diplomas, they will not be ready by commencement on May 17, she said. The diplomas will be distributed by June 19.
"Logistically, it won't be easy," she said. "But I think recognizing accomplishments in a major, both liberal and general, is important. It's a philosophical issue."
The change came in response to student concerns about the recognition of their achievements, McCluskey-Fawcett said.
The diplomas are printed by Josten's, a Minnesota-based graduation supply company.
Bob Turvey, associate registrar, said that the company agreed to produce the diplomas with more information at no extra cost. Only Regents-approved majors — such
as psychology or philosophy will be printed on the diplomas, Turvey said.
Bob Weaver, associate dean of the college, said that if a student obtained a double major, the switch was especially sweet. Instead of receiving two diplomas that essentially said the same thing, a student would get credit for specific achievements, Weaver said.
"It was changed because students want it," he said. "We felt students would want some recognition on their diplomas for their extra work."
Pam Houston, director of program coordination for the college, said that the general nature of a liberal-arts education had kept
majores off the diplomas. Only about 25 percent of the hours students took during college were in their major, Houston said.
"As time goes on, you're probably not doing things directly related to your degree," she said. "This doesn't change anything the student has done or how they'll be viewed by employers, but it may make them feel more satisfied."
Robert Choromanski, Lenexa sophomore, said that having a degree with a major on it gave a student an additional sense of pride. The recognition of four years of studying should not go unnoticed, he said.
"It wasn't bad before, but changing it was a wise move," he said.
Camp hiring counselors
By Carolyn Mollet Special to the Kansan
Camp counseling is a summer job that takes time and energy, said Cally Mastio, Wichita junior and counselor at Minnesota's Kamaji Camp.
Other students who want to work at outdoor adventure camps this summer should apply for employment this month, camp directors advise.
The average pay for summer camp counselors is $1,300 to $1,550, said Mark Goligoski, program director at Friendly Pines Camp in Arizona.
Most camps hire before spring break, said Kevin Nissen, assistant director of Friendly Pines Camp.
"When you decide this is what you'd like to do, apply as soon as possible," said Mike Schneider, executive director of Camps Airy and Louise near Baltimore.
Nissen said that most camps received the greatest number of applications immediately after spring break, and that students who applied before break encountered less competition.
Camps already are advertising in newspapers and are sponsoring meetings and interviews on college campuses.
"We want someone with the skills and the talent to teach camp activities. More than that, we're looking for someone caring and sensitive, some
one who can communicate with kids, understand their issues and relate," said Terry Bredemus, director of Camp Birchwood in northern Minnesota.
Jennifer Kivell, Tulsa junior and Kamaji counselor, said she had memories that ranged from waking up with mice next to her to meeting some of her very best friends.
Matt Dallman, Prairie Village sophomore, was a camper and has been a counselor at Kanakuk Camp near Branson, Mo. He said camping had been a positive experience for him.
"I think it really gives students a great opportunity to be a role model in kids' lives," he said. Dallman is a KU campus representative for Kanakuk.
Jane Sanbom, director of Sanbom Western Camps near Colorado Springs, Colo., said that students who were looking for jobs at camps should stay with camps accredited by the American Camping Association. They are of higher caliber, cleaner, safer and more reliable about paying their employees.
The association requires that 80 percent of each camp's staff must be older than 18.
Membership in the association is voluntary, and accredited camps must pay the association annually after the camp passes a safety examination.
The Associated Press
Iraqi conflict escalates
WASHINGTON — President Clinton, laying the groundwork for possible air strikes against Iraq, said yesterday that Saddam Hussein has used
chemical weapons against his own people and has lied to the United Nations about his weapons of mass destruction. "It is obvious that there is an attempt
Unless Hussein is deprived of weapons of mass destruction, Clinton said, "Some day, some way, I guarantee he'll use the arsenal."
Clinton: Says diplomacy is still preferable with Iraq.
here, based on the whole history of this operation since 1991, to protect whatever remains of his capacity to produce weapons of mass destruction, the missiles to deliver them and the feedstock necessary to produce them," Clinton said.
soon must agree to full, unfettered inspections of suspected weapons sites.
Clinton spoke at the Pentagon after being briefed on preparations for possible strikes.
Defense Secretary William Cohen said Monday he had signed orders that would send 5,000 to 6,000 troops from armor and helicopter units to the Kuwait region.
Clinton said a diplomatic solution still was the preferable outcome. But he said Iraq
That would bring U.S. ground forces there to about 10,000, including about 1,500 troops who are on maneuvers in Kuwait, and 3,000 soldiers from Fort Stewart, Ga., who were given orders Monday to deploy to Kuwait. More than 25,000 U.S. troops are in the Persian Gulf region, along with 320 aircraft and two aircraft carriers.
Rallying Americans to support his decision. Clinton said, "I know that the people that we may call upon in uniform are ready. The American people have to be ready, as well."
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