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Wednesdav, August 24. 1988 / University Daily Kansan
SUA offers mix of diverse events
By Linda Gaumnitz
Kansan staff writer
Some students would rather watch a film, play cards or attend a concert where they are interested in such Students who are interested in such Students and such things as public relations, a lecture series or skiing in Colorado or solved in Student Union Activities.
SUA, a Student Senate-financed organization, is the programming division of the Kansai Union and the U.S. Army Corps of Cadets instrumental in bringing bands such as the Raimakers and Dead Milden to campus, said Jen Cardin,
SUA chooses and schedules the movies shown on campus. Students pay $2 for a movie ticket.
Also, last year, officials of the Republican, Democratic and Socialist Workers parties appeared at a SUA-supported forum. Cardin said.
Except for concerts, trips and movies, most of the activities offered by SUA are free
The SUA board has 12 members: a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and eight board members. All of the positions are held by student volunteers.
"Board members have an area assigned to them, and each board has
a committee that decides on the kind of programs they are going to sponsor." Cardin said.
The boards organize and schedule films, forums, special events, outdoor recreation, indoor recreation, education, cultural relations and travel information.
"There is a lot of hard work needed in up-building programs. Cardinals' school has been successful program, but the word haven't gotten out yet. I'd like to see as much of it as possible."
Cardin said SUA members take students' ideas seriously and discuss them.
This summer, SUA shows films two days a week, but is already planning for the coming semester. he said.
Last year, the number of films shown each week was cut back because watching movies on videos had made going to movies less popular. Cardin said, However, students now can look forward to seeing three or four each show twice a week. The schedule has finally been finalized yet.
Cardin said that consumer advocate Ralph Nader, former president candidate John Anderson and another would appear on campus this year.
'Negotiator' strives to keep peace at KU
By Aracelia Perez
Kansan staff writer
When it comes to solving problems, housewives have "Hints" from Holoise, "lonely hearts have "Dear Rudolph" and KU students have Robert Shelton.
Shelton is the ombudsman for the University of Kansas, a job that has been referred to as KU's mediator.
"I not a mediator or arbitrator." Shelton said. "A mediator brings two parties together to discuss their problem, while an arbitrator gets two parties to solve the solution he comes up with. 1 am he in the middle, a negotiator."
Last year, he had 112 cases to negotiate. Most of those, he said, were from undergraduates and postgraduates in the regulation, practices or employment.
A case is any recorded contact that requires further investigation, whether it be for one hour or for days of research.
She was not doing well in school, so she lost her financial aid. Without money, she could not find a place to live.
In one unusual case, Shelton said, he dealt with a foreign student who told him that the student was from States. The student said that if she went to her homeland, she would be
The student sought political asylum. She was told that she did not qualify for that but that she could seek religious asylum.
She chose not to do that because it would bring attention to her family and the danger. The woman danger. They were members of a religious group that was persecuted in her homeland. Shelton would keep the case confidential.
Shellon said he did everything he could for the student, but in the end he was unable to help her. Today, he is unsure of what happened to her
Most of his cases are not that extreme; they usually deal with students and instructors' complaints against each other. Such conflicts could involve infair grading, personality issues, and students have cheated, and students
claims that instructors are unfair.
That was why the University That was why the University Executive Consultant group commenced a private-elected students and faculty, voted about to years ago to creat the job of
The idea for the ambudman, though relatively new to KU, originated in Sweden in the 18th century. The king of Sweden at the time was planning a trip outside the country. The king didn't think he could trust his cabin members to manage the country property, so he appointed a car mechanic who had nothing to do with the cabinet, to watch over them.
The term ambudman, losely translated form Swedish, means "one who is listening for the people." Shelton said.
"It takes someone who is separated from the regular structure," he said. "Things that are normally taken care of begin to fall in the cracks. They get all tangled up, and I have to unravel them."
Shelton, who has been ambassador for three years, said that students with complaints preferred to use the case of going through a complicated grievance procedure. But there have been cases where students go through formal channels.
"Sometimes it's better to go through formal channels because the boss knows you're a powerwisely powers," he said. "Ombundmus only have the powers of recommendation, but people listen very seriously." The boss added, "position that must have wanted it!"
The ombudsman is appointed by the chancellor. Shetton was reappointed for another three-year term that began July 1.
Sheilton is an associate professor of religious studies and works part-time in the department. She will faculty office in 104 Smith Hall to allow for separation from the admin-
Solving University-related problems Shellen兜熊, but she busy has his classes to prepare for her graduation book, titled "Loving Relationships." 18
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