Thursday, November 19, 1998 The University Daily Kansan Section A • Page 5 Help awaits Western Civ classes By Melody Ard Kansan staff writer It is the one class that looms over the heads of most University of Kansas students. Known for its extensive reading and writing assignments, Western Civilization can be intimidating. Because of that, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Writers' Roost have teamed up to offer students extra help with their writing assignments. "We have a writing-intensive component in our program," said Antha Cotten-Specklemeyer, assistant director of the Western Civilization program. "We have an interest in helping students develop their writing skills, and we use writing as a learning tool." James Abraham and Rachel Boeckman, the two undergraduate Western Civilization writing assistants, were hired specifically to coach students on their writing assignments The two tutors work with the writing consulting department and were trained with the other tutors who staff the Writers' Roost. TUTORING SCHEDULE ■ When: Tuesday: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday: 8:30-9:30 a.m., 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday: 1:20 p.m. Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: 4006 Wescoe As a requirement for their jobs, both Abraham and Boeckman took Western Civilization before being hired as tutors. "Those two went through the training program with the other tutors but work only with Western Civilization because they were hired under special circumstances," said Michele Eodice, director of Writing Consulting-Student Resources. "Right now, they are the only course-dedicated tutors, but we hope to have other tutors who will be discipline-dedicated." Boeckman said she was recommended for the position by her Western Civilization graduate assistant. "We don't get a lot of people in here,but the people who do come in make a lot of improvement," she said. So far, only 15 students have used the tutoring service, and that has been the main concern for tutors and the departments. "I would stress the benefits of this," Boeckman said. "Everyone who has been in here has been very vocal about how much it has helped. People come in here who are completely stumped, and we work through it together. They do it themselves, but they like to have the feedback and support." Although the tutors would like to see more students, Pat McQueeney, director of Writing Consulting: Faculty Resources, said they were not a waste of money. The Western Civilization tutoring is not available during all the hours that the Writers' Roosts are open, which cuts down on the hours the tutors work. In addition to having few hours, the Western Civilization tutors use the free time during their office hours to work on a tutoring handbook. Subcommittee drafts KU Web policy By Liz Wristen Kansan staff writer Attention Internet users: For the first time, the University of Kansas will have a policy dictating World Wide Web privileges and consequences for students. Student Senate's Electronic Media Policy Subcommittee devised a policy draft at its Tuesday night meeting that sets electronic standards for University Web users. It describes which University sponsored entities can use the University Web resources, the copyright and trademark laws, the reasons the University provides Web services and prosecution of Web service offenders Examples of policy violations include posting of obscene materials, harassment of libelous statements toward other users, academic dishonesty and using computing facilities for personal financial gain. Brett Stoppel, Garden City junior and chairman of the subcommittee, said, "Our genuine interest is to get what we want in the Web policies without stepping on anyone's constitutional rights." He said that the draft probably would need revision to avoid ambiguity. Members of the subcommittee reviewed the policy statements of several universities for ideas, said Greg Smith, Olathe junior and a member of the subcommittee. Chris Borniger, Wichita sophomore and a member of the subcommittee, said the statement would be reviewed by Legal Services for Students before being used at the University. "Our primary goal right now is to create policies that fit the needs of the University," Borniger said. "If this statement is going to be longstanding, then we are going to try and be as specific and as fair as possible." The Electronic Media Policy Subcommittee was created in October after students placed potentially libelous material on a University Web site. Students can learn more about the new policies at http://falcon.cc.ukans.edu/~hercules/emps. Workers with the Riley construction company, Bittersweat House Moving, prepare a house at Fifth and Mississippi streets. The house was being moved to accommodate the expansion of the Plymouth Congregational Church, 11th and Vermont streets. Photo by Christina Neff/KANSAN International students have few housing options for Thanksgiving By Sarah Hale Big wheels keep on turnin' Kansan staff writer Some KU international students may miss out on a traditional American holiday experience. Instead of feasting on turkey and stuffing, the students will have to ford themselves because no dining services will be available. More than 120 students who live in the residence or scholarship halls will stay in McCollum Hall during Thanksgiving break. Fred McElhenie, assistant director at the department of student housing, said that international students were told ahead of time which residence hall would be open and that there typically weren't any problems. Students who did not know ahead of time that the halls will be closed from 11 p.m. Nov.24 to 8 a.m. Nov.30, will need to try to find a friend to go home with. McEhlenie said that students, international or otherwise, could contact the housing department if they needed a place to stay. Because the scholarship halls also will be closed during Thanksgiving break, some residents will feed into McCollum or make other arrangements. "What we find is that frequently the scholarship hall residents will go home with a friend," McElhennie said. "We've never really had problems because all are closed." Jayhawker Towers and Stouffer Place apartments will remain open for the holiday. International students who would like learn more about the Thanksgiving customs can contact International Student Services. The Thanksgiving Homestay Program, which began in the 1950s, offers international students the opportunity to stay with a family for the holiday. Michael Ediger, assistant director of the office, said that 32 students had signed up for the program and that two-thirds of them were planning on staying with the family the entire week. The rest of the students are going to visit the family for Thanksgiving only. "I think it's a good opportunity for the students and the host family because they can share their cultures together." Ediger said. The deadline has passed for the program, but Ediger said that interested students could get on a waiting list. meeting my host family and learning about Thanksgiving, I don't know anything about the traditions." "I don't have any other place to go, so this is the best option for me," said Mohammed Matin, Karachi, Pakistan freshman who is going to participate in the program. "I'm looking forward to Wes Simons, assistant director of greek programs, said that most of the sororities and fraternities also would be closed during break. He said that presidents and house directors decided whether or not the houses would remain open. McElhenie said that the residence and scholarship halls would close again from Dec. 17 to Jan. 13 for winter break. Fine Arts Committee In observance of the eleventh annual World AIDS Day, Student Union Activities The Arts Committee will have two pieces of the AIDS Quilt on display in the Union Gallery on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union. The show will be on display from November 30 through December 4 with a reception on December 1 from 7-9 pm. 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