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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20.1992
VOL. 102, NO.65
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Medicine man
Pat Hubbell, Lawrence senior, fills a prescription at Watkins Health Center. This year Watkins decided to extend its hours to better serve the needs of its patients. As a result, the Watkins pharmacy filled about 1,000 more prescriptions this September than in September 1991. Hubbell was hired as a student intern to help fill extra orders.
Facelift could be in Watkin's future
By KC Trauer Kansan staff writer
The University of Kansas yesterday took its first public step toward seeking a renovation and an addition to Watkins Memorial Health Center, a project that would be financed through student health fees.
The student body would decide whether to raise the $4.48 million in fees for the addition through a Uni-
terprise. The institution, according to the preliminary proposal,
Students will help modify the proposal, including total cost and number of years to assess the additional fee.
If the final proposal does not receive student support, the project will be scanned. KU officials said.
The University's action yesterday came before the Kansas Board of Regents monthly meeting in Topeka. The Regents approved the University's request to ask the Legislature for the authority to issue bonds, which would pay for the construction until those bonds are paid off by the health fees.
James Strobl, director of Watkins, said the 22-year-old building needed an addition because the needs for space changed as the function of the health center changed.
"This building was built as a 32-bed, in-patient hospital," he said. "We're
Keith Nitcher, University business affairs director, said the University was seeking state approval as soon as possible so that if the students approved the project, the University could seek final approval as early as April 1993.
not in that business anymore. We're now basically a bit doctor's office."
Strobli that each Watkins doctor had only one examination room and that the Urgent Care Clinic housed only three beds in a cramped room.
"If we had more exam rooms, we could just be a lot more efficient in treating the students," he said. The student use of the health center set all-time records the past two years and is on a record-setting pace this year. That has added to the space problem. Strobil said.
On Tuesday Strobl first brought the preliminary plan to the Student Health Advisory Board, a Student Health department that oversees student health fees.
Steve Vogelsang, board chairperson, said the 11-member committee, comprising students and University personnel, viewed the plan favorably.
"I think it's pretty clear to see from the increase of action at Watkins that some sort of addition is needed to doctors there treat students," he said.
Both Vogelsang and Strobl stressed that if the students did not want the proposal or the fee increase, the University would not pursue the project further.
He said the student body probably would decide through a referendum, the same way students chose a health fee to build Watkins in 1970.
Also at the Regents meeting, the Regents approved a general statement of principles for increasing admission standards in teacher education programs. The statement included raising the GPA required for entry from 2.5 to 2.75 at the Regents universities.
If students choose to build an addition, construction could start as soon as they can.
All six Regents universities were to submit their full program reports by today.
The University of Kansas announced its recommendations to the public Tuesday.
Because of the volume of information, Regent Jack Sampson of Hutchinson proposed — and the board approved — moving back the Regents' response to the campuses from December to February.
In the meantime, the Regents will study the universities' mission and role statements and also duplication of programs across the Regents system.
Edward Hammond, Fort Hays State University president, said he objected to the new requirement. He said that a higher GPA requirement did not necessarily mean the schools would produce better teachers and that it might exclude more students from entering those programs.
The Regents are scheduled to make a final decision on the specifics of the proposal at their March 1993 meeting.
Board supports permit hike
Yellow, red and blue parking stickers may cost $5 more
Kansan staff writer
By Christine Laue
Korean staff writer
Parking sticker price increase
The Parking Board yesterday approved a $5 increase in the price of parking permits for the 1992-93 school year. If implemented, parking sticker prices will have risen 22.6 percent during the last five years.
People purchasing yellow, red or blue parking permits next year could pay $5 more a semester.
The Parking Board yesterday voted for the increase, which would generate $30,000 for next year, said Alan Black, board chairperson. The board would use the money for capital improvements such as reconstructing the lot across from the Kansas Union and improving lighting in some lots.
"Without some increase, the Parking Department wouldn't be able to do that next week."
Done Kearns, director of parking, said that inflationary costs made the increase necessary for the department to continue its services.
Sean M. Tevis / KANSAN
Source: Don Kearns, Director of Parking
Senate Executive Committee and University Council must consider the proposed increase before the executive vice chancellor makes the final decision.
The increase would be the first in three years. Kearns said, Revenue from that $10- a semester increase in 1899 financed the Parking Facilityinity of Allen Field House and other capital improvements.
Next year's increase would help finance the $150,000 reconstruction and improved lighting of the lot across from the Union. Improved lighting is part of a five-year cooperative plan of the Parking Department, the
department of student housing and Student Senate.
Black said the increases on the campus park for students, faculty and staff were
"I feel comfortable with it, because I feel there needs to be ongoing capital improvements," Black said.
But Jason McIntosh, student representative on the board, said he did not think that the increases were fair. He said that any increase in costs would be good for students received more equitable treatment
Revenue from students was proportionately higher than that from other permit owners because the department oversells the lots where students park more than it oversells faculty and staff lots, he said.
He said he favored the board's decision to keep the permit price the same at residence hall lots.
"Instead of being looked at as a source of revenue, we should be looked at as patrons of a service." McIntosh said.
within the University community.
Tonkovich questions dean of law school
By Lynne McAdoo Kansan staff writer
Kansan staff writer
Bob Jerry, dean of the KU law school, spent most of yesterday defending his decision to fire law professor Emil Tonkovich, as Tonkovich grilled him during the 12th day of Tonkovich's dismissal hearings.
"The fact is, I believe the allegations set forth in the letter," Jerry said, in reference to a March 6, 1992, letter he and Del Brinkman, vice chancellor for academic affairs, wrote to Del Shankel, then acting executive vice chancellor, recommending that Tonkovik absolutely believe the recommendation Vice Chancellor Brinkman and made it the right one.
Tonkovich is charged with violating the Faculty Code of Conduct.
During cross-examination, Tonkovik questioned Jerry on several judgment calls he made while investigating sexual harassment allegations.
Tonkovich accused Jerry of believing Tammee McVey even though he never had a meeting with her about her allegations.
Mey alleges that Tonkovich pressured her to perform oral sex on him after a party with his girlfriend.
Jerry said a written statement Mvey Gave Brinkman in August 1991 detailing the allegations convinced Jerry she was telling the truth.
Tonkovich also pointed out yesterday that Jerry believed an unrelated involving a female student had occurred even though Tonkovich had a sworn affidavit from the student denying the incident ever happened.
Jerry said that he had talked to the student in his office and that her affidavit contradicted it.
Citing a third incident, Tonkovich said Jerry did not contact a witness who would have corroborated Tonkovich's story about an alleged incident at a student's apartment.
Jerry said the testimony of two female students who lived at the apartment and Tonkovich's unwillingness to explain his actions made other witness unnecessary.
Tonkovich confronted the dean about why he gave him a negative evaluation and the lowest salary increase in the law school last year. He complained that the under-performing member of the faculty.
Jerry said that Tonkovich had lied to him in the past about his romantic and sexual relationship.
Tonkovich asked Jerry if he was against the law professor teaching the state bar review class at KU in January.
Jerry said he was not against Tonkovich teaching the course because it was not a course for credit and therefore did not involve grades. But Jerry also suggested that another section of the review be offered so that students could choose their professor.
Jerry said the school had received complaints last summer when Tonkovich taught
'Hawks'sendoff
The Marching Jayhawks and KU spirit squads will lead students in a sendoff for the Kansas football team at noon today at the Burge Union. The gathering will be the final opportunity to wish the 'Hawks luck before their last regular-season game against Missouri.
Former KU football player plea bargains
See pregame coverage, Page 7.
By Joe Harder
Kansan staff writer
One of two former KU football players charged with the shooting death of a former KU student pleaded guilty to aiding a County District Court Wednesday.
Rodney W. Harris and Ronnie A. Caldwell, both 26-year-old Lawrence residents, were charged in early August with first-degree murder in the death of Jeffrey Holly, 24, who was found dead July 29 near 23rd and Harper streets.
Harris pleaded guilty to the lesser charge in a plea bargain that will require him to testify against Caldwell during Caldwell's
Nov. 30 trial, said Jerry Wells, Douglas County district attorney.
Harris will be sentenced in the aiding a felon charge, a class E felony, Dec. 17. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Caldwell's first-degree murder charge is a class A felony.
According to testimony Sept. 2 during the preliminary trial of Harris and Caldwell, Holly owed Caldwell money from a drug deal. On July 28, after Caldwell and Harris offered Holly drugs at a mutual friend's home, the three drove to a spot near 23rd and Harper streets. Holly was shot after all three men got out of the car.
Carol Moddrell, Douglas County coro
ner, testified during the preliminary trial that Holly was shot five times from behind.
Holloway said Caldwell admitted to murdering Holly as they returned from the
Both Harris and Caldwell were 3-year football lettermen for the Jahwak during their tenure.
Dun Ward, Lawrence police never testified that Caldwell gave the detectives a statement Aug. 2 indicating that he shot Holly and that he was intoxicated at the time.
Johnny Holloway, Harris' former roommate, testified that the defendants took his 357-caliber Magnum, the alleged murder weapon, the night before the incident.
Rodney W. Harris