University Daily Kansan, April 26, 1982 Page 5 Classified From page 1 O'NEILL ALSO said the 1.25 percent average allowed for merit salary increases would not finance the bottom rung of merit increases. On the "ladder" of merit pay increases, levels or "rungs" are labeled A through H. O'Neill said that "the top level" was in effect, 400 workers had reached the top level. Because they can go no further, they now receive minimal pay increases. Workers are supposed to be given an average 3 percent pay increase as they reach each rung, she said. But the Legislature's plan does not allot the same amount of salaries of workers who increase their standing. For example, O'Neill said, if she received an outstanding rating, she would be moved up three rungs and would be eligible for a 9 percent pay increase. If she received no rating, she would be able to give her only a 1.25 percent raise. Hamilton sent a letter April 9 to several legislative leaders saying that if the legislature would not increase the 7 percent figure, it should at least make the 7 percent a simple cost-of-living increase so that all workers would receive the same raise. Many classified employees have complained about the pay system for some time. They had clamored for a voice in University governance and now take part as a non-voting unit. From page 1 Education extended program did not turn out to be as serious as expected. For example, he said, some educators and newspapers questioned whether the tougher requirements would scare away prospective students, especially because other schools of education in the state and region offer four-year programs. However, he said, enrollment projections for pupils in the district will not be lower than the school will not have a smaller number of student. The new program was also challenged on the grounds of its added cost to students, he said, but the school hopes to have additional scholarships available within four years. SCANNELL SAID the school was especially courageous in beginning the extended program because new standards for entering Kansas schools of education would take effect in June 1982 and, presumably, also cause an enrollment reduction at the schools. The standards will require a minimum GPA of 2.5 to enter a school of education and a minimum GPA of 2.5 to graduate. Also needed for graduation are passing scores in language and math skills tests. Scannell said the school already had an evaluation committee that would examine whether the extended program improved the quality of teachers who were graduated from KU. The committee would consider grades, performance in the field and ratings from principals and other supervisors. The school began designing the extended program in late 1979, Scannell said, because some faculty members were concerned by the weakening of the liberal arts portion of teacher education and the small number of hours of experience in the field. The librarians had been declining for 10 years because of increased emphasis on professional education courses. Sundbye, the professor, said the extended program stressed the liberal arts in the first two years, during which only five hours of professional education were required. Transfer students would not be too far behind other students in professional education courses. THE FIRST COURSE in the program, on careers, was offered for the first time this spring, she said. About 75 students enrolled in the seven sections offered. Two faculty members from the school taught each section, one with a focus on counseling and the other in actual teaching. This arrangement let the students learn about practical experience in the classroom, Sundbye said, and about career opportunities in education. Panels of teachers from Lawrence and other cities visited the classes, she said, and the classes in turn visited actual classrooms in elementary and secondary schools. The first course stresses observation, she said, but as students progress in the program, they will become more involved in classroom activities. There are 200 courses in classrooms beginning student teaching. During the fifth year, she said, students will have two periods of student teaching instead of just one, as in the present program. Falklands From page 1 It was the first military action after three weeks of talks failed to reach a settlement in the crisis. Argentine troops occupied South Georgia on April 29, before seizing the main body of the Balkan Islands. Foreign Secretary Francis Pym's spokesman said the British government acted in self-defense and reaffirmed earlier statements of hope for a diplomatic solution. Kearns From page 1 Ernest Angino, chairman of the University Senate executive committee, said he didn't know whether dropping Kearns' Med Center duties was a response to the budget controversy. "But I think to think it was," he said. KEARNS, OROKE and Thomas all said the change had nothing to do with the budget controversy. The change comes now, Thomas said, because it is convenient. "he was never permanently assigned there." Thomas said. "He was always on the Lawrence campus, and his salary was from the Lawrence campus." "Most changes occur on July 1," he said. "It's the beginning of the fiscal year." Angino, said he is the Lawrence campus deserved all of Kearns' attention. "Last year, we were paying all his salary and essentially getting only half his services at the company." "Next year, at least we'll be getting all his services." KEARNS AGREED with Angino's reasoning. "I think it's been a concern for the Parking Board on their budget. If I'm going to work for the Kansas City campus, they should take up their fair share," he said. B o o k s t o r e - Comfortable from - 50% poly 50% cotton $950 - Red/White Blue/White - Red/Natural Navy/Natural 10 p.m. to close Roast Beef Sandwiches .99ยข Offer good April 26-May 2 come as you are . . . hungry 2120 WEST NINTH INTERNATIONAL CLUB OFFICERS ELECTIONS Only members can vote Elections for President and Vice-President will be held Tuesday, April 27, TOMORROW Polling Place: Kansas Union Voting is from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. WOMEN'S RECOGNITION 1982 Funded by the Student Activity Fee APRIL 26 8:00 P.M. KANSAS ROOM, UNION Speaker: Kayla Stroup, Vice President for Academic Affairs Emporia State University, former Dean of Women University of Kansas Awards: Outstanding Woman Student Athletics International Woman Student Outstanding Woman Student Athletics Women's Rights/Women's Awareness Student Services Community Services Politics Non-Traditional Woman Student Honorary Organizations Living Groups Outstanding Woman Staff Member Outstanding Woman Teacher HALL OF FAME Reception: Watkins Room, Union Sponsored by Commission on the Status of Women Paid for by Student Activity Fee