Monday, December 7, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A • Page 5
Gore visits area, shares vision of cities
By Chad Bettes
Kansan staff writer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Vice President Al Gore traveled to the heart of the country Friday to mix a bit of politics with his vision for urban renewal in the 21st century.
One of the main themes in Gore's speech before several thousand delegates to the annual convention of the National League of Cities in Kansas City's Barto Hall was a criticism of urban sprawl. He said this sprawl, in which suburban areas expand ever farther from the urban core, has devastated old downtown
Vice President Al Gore arrives at Kansas City International Airport last Friday. Gore came to Kansas City to address the National League of Cities at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Mo. Photo by Kate Levenson/KANSAN
At the same time, he said the federal government was willing to take an active role in helping to revitalize cities across the country.
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Gore said this federal-local partnership would include raising the priority of education in cities, making government more responsive to its citizens and utilizing modern technology.
The federal government could also provide financial assistance, perhaps in the form of interest-free bonds for inner city improvements, he said.
Gore unveiled a federal program called Hassle Free Communities, in which many government services would be consolidated into one location for easy access by citizens. In some cases, a mobile service center would be taken into communities to deliver services or answer questions.
Gore's address to this organization of municipal leaders had political implications as he is widely seen as the Democratic front runner for the next presidential nomination.
Gore did not mention Bradley, but he did jokingly offer a special welcome to delegates from New Hampshire, the site of the nation's first presidential primary.
His speech came on the heels of former Sen. Bill Bradley's speech to the convention Thursday. Bradley, a New Jersey Democrat, has been laying the groundwork for his presidential run against Gore.
Gore also smiled as he complimented the National League of Cities on its leadership structure in which the vice president automatically ascends to the presidency of the organization.
Gore did not distance himself from President Bill Clinton,
who has been beset by scandal. Instead, Gore offered praise to Clinton, especially in the area of the economy.
"Thanks to President Bill Clinton for bringing us to this prosperity." Gore said.
Not everyone in the audience was impressed with Gore's remarks, even if they were glad he took the time to come to Kansas City.
Tim Owens, a city councilman from Overland Park, said Gore's position against sprawl was partly due to his environmental positions, not simply concern for cities.
Owens defended the record of suburban communities such as Overland Park, which have localized services, respected education systems, and have made long-term growth plans.
"A lot of sprawl arguments have come from those wanting to preserve green space," Owens said.
GTAs pleased by professors' support of unions, bargaining
By Julie M. Sachs
Kansan staff writer
The American Association of University Professors declared in mid-November that it would support the right of graduate students and part-time employees to choose to join unions and participate in collective bargaining.
Support from the association is a major stepping stone, said Helen Sheumaker, a graduate teaching assistant in Humanities and Western Civilization at the University of Kansas.
"It helps tremendously that there is a professional community behind you," Sheumaker said.
The association's decision comes at a turbulent point for graduate teaching assistants in California.
Sheumaker said that the situation in California illustrated how many students were taught by graduate assistants.
Thousands of teaching assistants in the University of California system have agreed to strike the week before finals.
"They can't even say they have a union," Sheumaker said. "It's been going on for 15 years."
Although California has been battling for better working conditions, KU GTAs have gained improvements in their benefits, such as a health care plan. Sheumlaker said that no major issues had been brought up among the University's GTAs.
But, she said, the decision made by the association was a long-awaited announcement.
Sheuemaker said that she had been pleased to see the association take a position on the subject of GTAs as employees.
Mark Horowitz, president of the Graduate Teaching Assistants Coalition, said that the decision was encouraging.
"In the long run, having a union means that the power is less concentrated," Horowitz said.
A union, he said, means the power to determine a GTA's salary and benefits is not just decided by the administration.
"Resources aren't just determined from the top down." Horowitz said.
The association is a nonprofit charitable and educational organization that supports and defends the principles of academic freedom and tenure. It also promotes policies to ensure due process. The association has more than 44,000 members at colleges and universities throughout the country.
Survey: 1999 graduates face better job market than before
By Julie M. Sachs
Kansan staff writer
According to a survey released yesterday, members of the class of 1999 may have an easier time getting a job after graduation than their predecessors did.
The survey, conducted by a Michigan State University faculty member, said that a college degree and computer or technical skills would help many students in their search for jobs.
Competition among employers is fierce to grab graduates, and recruiters are hitting campuses earlier than in the past, said Phil Gardner, Michigan State University's director of research at career services and placement.
Gardner wrote the school's 28th annual Recruiting Trends survey.
"In fact, every college graduate who is computer literate or possesses advanced technical skills and who actively seeks employment should find a job," Gardner said.
Jennifer Haynes, Overland Park senior, said that she was not concerned about being able to find a job after graduation.
"Well, I'm at school at the Med Center, and I've been told that I could have a job there after graduation. I'm not too concerned." Haynes said.
David Henderson, Overland Park senior, said that he also was not worried about finding a job after graduation.
"I've seen people who have graduated and gotten good jobs; I'm confident the same will happen for me," he said.
Bradley G. Richardson, president of the Dallas-based training and consulting firm JobSmarts, said that optimism in the survey was accurate.
"For college graduates, right now it's a phenomenal time," Richardson said.
Among the fields, the survey discovered to be the most popular with employers was engineering and computer science. But the survey also showed that students in all majors who have technical competence could see a bigger paycheck than previous graduates.
Graduates with bachelor's degrees, the survey said, could see salaries from $24,100 for humanities and social-science jobs to $46,400 for chemical engineering.
However, students who wish to enter the manufacturing, transportation and public utilities fields will have to deal with tight markets than recent graduates, Gardner said.
The Associated Press contributed to this story
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