Wednesday, October 13, 1999 The University Daily Kansan Section A·Page 5 Dean of Fine Arts appointed ASU music director begins duties in April By Nathan Willis writer@kanson.com Kansas staff writer Toni-Marie Montgomery, director of the School of Music at Arizona State University, was named dean of Fine arts at the University of Kansas yesterday. She will assume her duties April 3, 2000. Interim dean Celan Ross, who was the other finalist for the dean position, will continue to serve until then. "I'm very excited to assume these responsibilities," Montgomery said. "I'm very impressed with the national and international recognition of the program. And I'm looking forward to working with the faculty to strengthen the programs and the awareness of those programs." It was the end of a long search for the fine arts dean search committee, which had an abortive search last spring when negotiations with the recommended candidate failed and began anew this fall. Montgomery was a finalist in the search last spring as well but was unable to interview and had to withdraw from consideration, she said. This time, she did come to campus and interviewed Sept. 31 and Oct. 1. John Gaunt, dean of architecture and search committee chair, said the committee was very impressed with Montgomery. "She has a very significant background as a musician," he said. "She also has an appropriate level of experience administratively." Her musical background includes piano performances throughout the U.S. and in Austria and Brazil. As for her background in administration, she was assistant dean for for academic programs at the School of Fine Arts at the University of Connecticut at Storrs before joining ASU as associate dean in 1990. She became director of ASU's school of music in 1996. The committee voted Oct. 4 to recommend Montgorgomey to Shulenburger, who announced her hiring yesterday. "She's got tremendous experience at a very good school," Shulenburger said. "But the most important thing, I think, is that she's got a good imagination and drive that will take this school forward." Montgomery said she would not outline a specific vision for the school until after she had spent time "She has a very significant background as a musician. She also has an appropriate level of experience administratively." John Gaunt Dean of architecture with the faculty and students. But some basic things she wants to do include improving the school's image and national ranking so that it is considered one of the top five schools nationwide, she said. In a ranking done by US News and World Report this year, the School of Fine Arts did not make the top 20. She said she hoped the creation of a public relations position in the school and the University's upcoming capital campaign would help the school achieve those goals. In the meantime, she said, she's just happy to finally realize her dream of becoming a dean. -Edited by Julia Nicholsor Students respond to Watkins lawsuit By Amber Stuever writer@kansan.com Kansas staff writer A week after news that Watkins Memorial Health Center staff members were accused of health-care negligence in a 1997 student's death, University of Kansas students are reacting with both support and caution toward their health center. Angela Griffin, a Ulysses freshman, died in Ellsworth Hall Sept. 26, 1997. She had obtained care at Watkins, where mononucleosis was diagnosed in her. The following morning her roommate and her roommate's parents found her dead. On Sept. 24, Griffin's parents filed a petition with Douglas County Court, asking the University for more than $150,000 as compensation for negligent health care. "I think in some ways her parents are overreacting," said Jen Honeycutt, Lee's Summit junior. "I understand that they had a huge loss, but what will suing them help any?" However, some students said they did not trust Watkins health care and the negligence claim caused them to be more cautious. "It would definitely make me think about going there now," said Katie Culp, Troy freshman. "For minor things I would go, but if there was anything else major — I don't know." The petition filed by the Griffins named the following as defendants: Watkins; the University, Randall W. Rock, chief of staff; Cheryl Hickert, nurse practitioner; and Robert Brown, physician. Watkins continuously has been ranked high as a health facility, Carol Seager, Watkins director, said. Four surveys administered by the American Association of Ambulatory Health Care gave Watkins the highest possible rankings during the past 12 years. Senior surveys at the university also found Watkins to be the highest-ranked service in student affairs. Andrew Hinshaw, Denver junior, said he would continue to use Watkins. "It's a shame that that happened," Hinshaw said. "It could happen anywhere." Watkins officials declined to comment, but David Ambler, vice chancellor for student affairs, touched on the issue in a written statement last week. "The loss of Angie Griffen two years ago was a tragedy," he wrote. "It remains so today. We believe Angie's treatment at the University health center was appropriate and met the highest standard of care." Edited by Jamie Knodel Most KU students *Based on survey responses from 1,600 KU students. Survey administered by the KU Office of Institutional Research & Planning (1999). 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 16 IT'S TIME TO TAKE A BREAK FROM STUDYING! "A Day Away Retreat" for Students The Franciscan Prayer Center, Independence, MC Bring a blanket & a good book and spend a day in fellowship or on your own at this beautiful wooded retreat center. this event is **free** but space is limited! Call Rev. 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