University Daily Kansan
Thursday, August 23, 1973
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Balfour's Office Is Open for Students
Vice Chancellor Responsible for Overseeing All Non-Academic Services for the Student
By JOHN KING
Kansan Staff Writer
William Balfour, vice chancellor for student affairs, says that his job consists of trying to make sure student needs are met outside of the classroom.
William Balfour
Ballou said he was responsible for coordinating all non-academic functions and services to the students. These services include offices of the dean of men, dean of women, dean of foreign students, financial aids, counseling center, school relations, information center, student housing, health services, Kansas Union, and admissions.
Balfour said that he worked closely with the student government and student organizations. Almost anyone can start an organization, Balfour said. It is a matter of filling out a form. He said though that he tries to prevent overlap in organizations.
IF A STUDENT has a problem and it is not possible to solve the solution given by a non-academic function
or service, Balfour said he should see him.
They are wide open to students with problems.
In addition to giving advice and acting as a coordinator, Balfour is involved with other staff on the day.
SOME OF THE CAUSES of a decline in enrollment, he said, are the end of the draft, the rising cost of education and the idea that college is owing out of style for some.
Balfour said he participated in KU enrollment predictions, which must be made 18 months in advance and are based on such things as the number of high school graduates in Kansas during a certain time period, he said. If anticipated enrollment is not met, money and positions are taken away, Balfour said.
Balfour was a consultant at the Mayo clinic and an instructor in the Mayo Graduate School before coming to KU in 1957.
Balfour now teaches human physiology and has been vice chancellor of student affairs.
Affirmative Action Office To Include Minority Affairs
The Office of Affirmative Action will begin the school year including the office of minority affairs. The two offices combined in Mav,
Affirmative Action originated in 1964, with an executive order issued by President Johnson prohibiting all institutions with a history of race discrimination for reasons of race or ethnic background.
WHAT SHOPPING CENTER HAS
In 1986, another executive order specified that discrimination by sex was also prohibited at institutions with federal contracts. Hiring practices, promotions, training programs, and university admissions are included in this order.
a complaint procedure, which is available to members and nonmembers of the University community who believe that their grievances are minimized against by University personnel.
An Affirmative Action board, responsible for writing a plan for the University, was appointed by Chancellor E. Laurence Chalmers Jr. in February, 1972. The board was made up of faculty members, students, and University employees.
After much reviewing, the final Al- affirmative Action Plan at KU was adopted March 1.
The plan calls for equal hiring practices for women and minority groups, said Shirley Gilham, director of Affirmative Action.
The plan calls for equal pay for equal work of minority groups. It also contains provisions for equal retirement benefits, health benefits, and student benefits.
The Office of Affirmative Action also has
Kansan Classifieds Work For You!
and while we're on the subject of recycling . . .
BOKONON HAS GONE BANANAS!
We have a new shipment of original Hawaiian Silkies (these may be the last ones around). Refried Jeans and other things.
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Selling your bike? Advertise in the Kansan. Call 864-4358.
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