University Daily Kansan
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Thursday, Sept. 12, 1963
Student Advisory Board Counsels Undergraduates
This year for the first time there will be first aid stations during enrollment and registration — first aid stations, that is, for frustrated or confused students.
Though no medical attention is offered at the stations, members of the newly created Student Advisory Board will man aid stations in Strong Hall Basement (room 9), the Kansas Union, and Ellsworth Hall. The purpose — to help undergraduates with academic problems.
THE BOARD of 43, an auxiliary group to faculty advisors selected last spring by the All Student Council, is made up of juniors and seniors in the major schools of the University.
Greg Turner, Seattle senior and vice-chairman of the All Student Council, who was largely responsible for organizing the board, said an emphasis was being placed on helping the freshman or transfer students who are enrolling for the first time.
"However, the board members are eager to talk informally with any students about school requirements, enrollment procedure or other academic difficulties." Turner said.
"Of course, each member is best qualified to discuss questions pertaining to his own school. If he is unable to answer any particular question, the student will be directed to someone who can," he added.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, Max Logan, Kansas City senior, said the members would be available to talk with students not only during the orientation-enrollment week, but throughout the year at monthly meetings.
"Sometimes a student is only confused about the academic terminology," another student advisor said. "Or it may be that he is reluctant to bring up certain basic, but important questions with his faculty advisor, for fear of showing his ignorance.
"We feel that in a student-to-student situation, undergraduates will feel more at ease in bringing up these questions. And by answering them, we can help students to better understand and plan their college education," he said.
Ford Grant Boosts International Studies
Today and Friday Board members will be in the Pan American Room of the Kansas Union, Ellsworth Hall and room 9. Strong Hall, between 11:00 and 4:00 p.m.
The Ford Foundation has announced a $500,000 grant to KU to expand and accelerate development of its international studies program.
Last December the foundation gave the University $177,000 for three years of experiments in increasing the international content of undergraduate courses. This fall results will be apparent in new approaches to courses in political science, sociology, and speech, and in an experimental course in Eastern Civilization. The latter will be offered in 10 to 12 sections this fall instead of only two last spring.
Other courses under development will be offered next spring and in following semesters.
The grant will make it possible for faculty members who specialize in international area to renew more frequently their personal contacts in the area.
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KU Tuition Increase Becomes Effective for This Semester
Students will feel the squeeze of a fee payment boost of $18 Sept. 24-27.
The new hike in tuition will go into effect this fall. Tuition, formerly $104, is now $122. Non-residents must pay $287 and foreign and graduate students $182.
The fee covers most medical services, use of the Kansas Union, a subscription to the Daily Kansan, an opportunity to buy reserve football tickets at student prices, and admittance to many campus events.
Tuition for part-time students enrolled in less than six hours of courses must pay $10 per credit hour.
Fee payment will be according to alphabetical order:
Tuesday, Sept. 24, A-H; Wednesday, Sept. 25, I-N; Thursday, Sept. 21, O-S; and Friday, Sept. 27.
Students not paying their fees before Monday, Sept. 30, will be penalized.
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