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The University Daily Kansan
Friday, October 10. 1997
Seniors:first, worry about diploma
By Jennifer A. Yeoman
jyeoman@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
As graduation nears, the fear of finding a job increases. But an even greater fear exists for some seniors: the fear of not graduating.
Enter graduation counselors.
Seniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Science are strongly advised to have a graduation check-up, said Diana Fox, assistant director of CLAS Undergraduate Services.
During a check-up, one of the center's four counselors ensures that a senior has earned enough hours, has the required grade point average and has completed the correct forms for graduation.
"We go over everything very thoroughly," Fox said. "It's so hard to have to tell students who think they are graduating that they won't be graduating. That's why we strongly suggest that they come in."
Keri Knudtner, Columbia, Mo. Senior, talks with Karen Huettenmueller, about her plans for graduation at the CLAS undergraduate services, 109 Strong yesterday. Photo by Geoff Krierje/KANSAN
Fox said every year there are a few students who think they're graduating, but in fact haven't met the requirements for graduation.
How to get a grad check
Schedule an appointment in 109 Strong hall or call 864-3500
Bring a picture I.D.
■ Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute intervals between 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Graduation checks are not only for seniors, Fox said. Students can come in any time while they are at the University to see what classes they need to fulfill. Transfer students, for example, can determine what they need for graduation.
"It helps if students come in prepared," she said. "That way they know what questions they have and we are able to talk about what they need to do."
Students should review the requirements for their major and their Academic Record Tracking System form before their appointment. The meetings are scheduled by the half-hour but often only last 15-20 minutes, Fox said.
"It only took me five minutes," said Vince Peters, Overland Park senior. "It was nice to confirm that I would be graduating."
Fox said the three week advising period, which began Wednesday, was the busiest time for graduation check-ups.
"All four of us are kept busy," she said. "But students shouldn't be afraid to come in after this time if they need a check. It's better not to have any last-minute surprises."
Local high schools opt to move graduation
Administrators cite renovations as big reason
By Sarah Chadwick
schadwick@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
For the first time in nearly 20 years, Lawrence High School seniors will not graduate at Memorial Stadium like the big kids do.
Because of stadium renovations beginning Nov. 3, two days after the last KU home football game, Lawrence High School and Free State High School have opted to move their graduation ceremonies elsewhere. They have not yet decided where they will go.
"The renovations are putting a real crimp in bathroom facilities and so forth," said Mike Browning, Lawrence High School principal. "We just felt it was not an option for us. We're pursuing the Lied Center. That's the direction we're heading right now."
This will not interfere with traditional University of Kansas graduation ceremonies.
The interior of Memorial Stadium, including new restrooms
and concessions facilities, will be renovated. The changes a r e scheduled to be completed for t he beginning of
"It's still in the planning stages. It's a matter of elimination..."
Mike Browning lawrence high principle
next football season.
Attempts to reach officials from the Athletic Department about the renovations and graduation ceremonies were unsuccessful.
The high schools were not comfortable having the ceremonies
at the stadium because they would have to rent portable bathrooms to make up for the bathroom facilities that are being redone, said Browning.
The Lawrence school district pays the University to use their facilities for graduation, but the University will not lose out because the schools will still use other KU sites for their ceremonies.
"It's still in the planning stages," Browning said. "It's a matter of elimination, finding the largest place as far as seating for this type of ceremony."
The school district used Hoch Auditorium for graduation in 1964 and Allen Field House in 1965. Some time after that, it was moved to the stadium, Browning said.
"I know they will say, 'Aw, gee,
we really want it outside,' but
the weather was another factor
the last couple of years," Browning said.
The school's administration will meet soon to further discuss graduation options.
Kansas water deemed 'weak'
The Associated Press
TOPEKA, Kan. — This year’s National Wildlife Federation’s analysis of states’ efforts to clean up their water gave Kansas a “weak” rating — but that was the best the grade the report gave to any state.
Kansas and 16 other states rated the "weak" designation, while another 16 were "poor."
The other 18 states got "failing" grades.
TDon Brown, a spokesman for the state Department of Health and Environment, said the report came as no surprise, and said Kansas is making more headway than most other states in cleaning up its surface water.
In Kansas, the biggest source of non-point pollution is fertilizer runoff into streams.
ON THE RECORD
Students seek solution to enrollment puzzle
A KU student's Hart subwoofer was stolen and rear passenger side window damaged between midnight and 5 p.m. Wednesday in the 1800 block of Natsmith, Lawrence police said. The item and damage was valued at $500.
Advising Center other options help ease confusion
By Gwen Olson
golson@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Advising for the spring semester has arrived, leaving many students confused about the "how-to's" of enrollment.
The Freshman/Sophomore Advising Center, 132 Strong Hall, was established to help students get through enrollment and plan their college careers.
Although the center is not fully staffed, students can come in for general questions, said Kathryn Tuttle, director of the center.
The center has one adviser who works with the Mount Oread Scholars, an academic and advising program for high-ability freshmen. She said the center should have advisers for all freshman and sophomores by summer 1998.
"I think a key for students, especially for new students, is getting the right information and being prepared for advising," she said. "Another key is to not wait until the last minute to go to advising."
The advising period for most schools at University of Kansas is Oct. 8-22. Tuttle recommended that students prepare themselves by meeting their advisers with a list of questions.
"I hope they're thinking about questions like what questions they have about this academic program, or if this class will fill this requirement," she said.
Because the center is not fully staffed, Tuttle recommended that students with questions about enrollment and advising go to either the center or to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Services.
Students in the College were assigned advisers on their permits to enroll.
"Students are assigned an adviser if they are undeclared or are sent information about advising from their school," said Pam Houston, director of CLAS Undergraduate Services.
Houston said if students were sent information from the professional school they planned to graduate from, they should attend advising there. She said
Don't forget
Important dates to remember for advising and enrollment for Spring 1998:
Advising period for most schools is Oct. 8-22
■ Main enrollment appointments are Oct. 15 through Nov. 11
■ No enrollment appointments will be accepted Oct. 30.
■ Enrollment completion day for qualified students is Nov. 12
■ Open add/drop appointments are Nov. 13-14.
Students should receive their permit to enroll before enrollment. Replacement permits can be picked up at a student's professional school, or at CLAS Undergraduate Services for undeclared majors.
Students with questions about enrollment or advising can contact the Freshmen/Sophomore Advising Center, 132 Strong Hall, 864-2834; CLAS Undergraduate Services, 109 Strong Hall, 864-3500; or their professional schools.
students could be advised at different schools if they would like to know about other programs.
"Particularly at the freshmen level, interests change for students," she said. "Students can gather information about different areas because we feel the freshmen year should be spent exploring your options."
Students who have not declared a major are assigned advisers in various departments, she said.
Anthony Walton, chairman of the department of geology, said he and other professors worked with many undeclared students.
"I usually see anywhere from half a dozen to 15 students, and all are undecided majors," he said.
Walton said the department had worked with the College so that the same students were assigned to the same advisers each semester. He said once a student found an interest in a department, he referred them to someone in that department.
Students are not required to stay with an adviser and can change advisers at any time.
"The way we want to structure this is to enhance advising by getting students connected to an adviser who will work with them for their first few semesters at the University." Tuttle said. "We'll be able to provide guidance as well as comprehensive information for them."
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