Friday, October 19, 1979
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Students choosing Work Study to avoid paying loans,official saves
By DOUG WAHL Staff Reporter
The number of students participating in the Work Study financial aid program has increased from 404 last year to 616 this year. The new director of financial aid, said this week.
McCurdy said she thought the increase indicated that more students wanted to supplement their income but did not want to repay a loan after they graduated.
"your study is self-help," she said.
"The difference between it and other forms of assistance is that a student won't have a loan to repay after school."
Students can work a maximum of 20 hours a week under Work Study and can earn up to 8,000 a semester.
Work Study jobs included clerk-typists,
research assistants, museum guard, desk
assistants in residence halls and library assistants.
"It is beneficial for departments to hire students on Work Study because they only have to pay 20 percent of their salary," she said.
THE REMAINDER of a student's salary is paid by the University and the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
This year HEW granted KU $74,824. KU is required to match 20 percent of that amount, which brings the total Work Study fund to $74,730.
McCurdy said students who wanted to apply for Work Study must fill out an American College Testing Program application. After a student's financial need was assessed, the school will give the number of dependents in a family and other factors, the office awards the
number of hours a student needs to work to have enough money for the school year, she said.
"IF A STUDENT has a problem getting a job, we are obligated to get them a job," McCardy said.
The student then is issued a work referral slip and is interviewed for a job. She said there were only four or five students a year who could not find jobs.
Schools and departments are awarded a maximum number of hours for employing Work Study students, she said. The vice chancellor or office determines the number
For instance, the School of Architecture is able to employ students for 4,500 hours of work. Study the School of Business receive a total of 35,000 hours of libraries received a total of 35,000 hours.
GRADUATING ENGINEERS
Have you considered these factors in determining where you will work?
1. Will the job offer challenge and responsibility?
2. Will your future employer encourage job mobility?
3. Will your future employer encourage, support and reward continued professional education?
4 How much choice will you have in selecting your work assignment?
6. Can you afford the cost-of living in the area?
At the Naval Wearers Center we have given these things a lot of consideration and believe we have the answers for you.
5. Big starting salaries are nice but what is the salary growth and promotion potential in the job?
Arrange to interview your placement office to interview with our representative(s)
Maurice Hamm
Bob Hintz
on November 8
We think you will like what you hear.
If you cannot fit an interview into your schedule, write or call.
C. KAREN ALTIERI
Professional Employment Coordinator
NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER (CODE 9291)
China Lake, CA 93357-7141 939-2690
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University Daily Kansan
Mall proposal postponed
By ANN LANGENFELD Staff Reporter
A proposal for public review of the downtown Lawrence mall is at least two months away, officials involved with planning the mall said yesterday.
About a month ago, Don Jones, assistant manager of the mail, proposed the mail, had said the proposal would be ready within a month. However, changes in the mail plans still are being made.
Glen West, executive vice president of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, said, "I optimistic that in 45 to 60 days we will have something to talk about with the public."
Last summer planning for the downtown mall was assigned to a private committee of 15 local civic and business leaders, known as Action 80, Inc.
Jacobs, Viscusi and Jacobs Co., of Cleveland, proposed early last year a plan to build a regional mail south of Lawrence.
However, the idea of building a regional mail was tabled, and instead a proposal for a downtown mall is being discussed with representatives with representatives of the development firm.
JACK Areensberg, a member of Action 80,
said the committee last met with the
developers three weeks ago. He said the
development is complete and the developer's
proposal for more changes.
Arensberg was not sure when representatives of Jacobs, Visconsi and Jacobs would return to Lawrence with the plan; plans would be finished at the next meeting.
Arenberg said concerns be discussed in the community. How could we integrate the mail and how it would be integrated into the community. Other considerations include the location of the mail and parking space.
"There are no specific timetables with this project," he said. "I cannot speculate on when there will be a public announcement."
"This is a long and involved project," he said. "We want a plan the developer can live with and we can live with."
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SENIOR Class Card Holders Gather At
The Mad Hatter 700 New Hampshire
Friday, October 19
3-6 p.m.
2 for 1
Memberships Available
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Give the gift of life . . .
Today is the final day to make an appointment for the BLOOD DRIVE—October 22,23,24
Representatives will be:
-In front of the Union until 4:30
—Residence and Scholarship Halls at dinner time
—Fraternities and Sororities, see your representative
Walkons will be discouraged because of limited nursing staff and bed space.
Sponsored by the Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council.