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she wishes to know more about her classmates, she doesn't have time at night or on the weekend.
Jackson became the president of the Nontraditional Student Foundation, hoping to create more connections and communication among members who have different backgrounds, including veterans, parents and older students.
two information fairs every year and recruits members.
Jackson said she planned to organize more social events to encourage this year. She said meeting and talking people who shared similar experiences could make them feel connected to campus and encouraging for their academics.
The foundation serves as a repository of information for nontraditional students on campus. It holds
For more information, visit www.
ku.edu/organizations/.
Kansas named one of'Great Colleges to Work For'
University ranks in top five in 12 out of 27 categories
BY DEEPA SAMPAT dsampat@kansan.com
The teaching environment and sense of pride toward the institution were two of the reasons the University was named one of the "Great Colleges to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
"This recognition confirms what we know — KU is a great place to be," Chancellor Robert Hemenway said in a statement. "And it is a tribute to our community of students, faculty and staff who create and
support the KU environment."
H e l e n Alexander, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, was featured on the cover of the magazine, which came out July 14. She said the magazine was looking through file
"Honestly, I have no special involvement in the story," she said. "I do think KU is a great pace to work and is deserving."
"I think the size of the town and the sense of community helps you integrate your personal life and professional life," Klayder said.
"This recognition confirms what we know KU is a great place to be."
Alexander cited the University's faculty, staff, students and facility as top reasons she liked working for
photos and selected one of her.
ROBERT HEMENWAY Chancellor
"I've carved out a niche of what I've really liked to do and received complete support from
After looking at the criteria for the survey, Mary Klayder, University honors lecturer, wasn't surprised that the University made the list.
the University.
Klayder said she also thought that the University let faculty explore their interests.
the University," she said, noting that she had created two study abroad programs and was encouraged by the University to do so. "If something strikes your fancy there seems to be a lot of support."
The survey
was based on responses of more than 15,000 administrators, faculty and staff members of 89 universities. The University was named top five in 12 out of 27 categories for large universities.
- Edited by Matt Hirschfeld
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