Section C · Page 10
The University Daily Kansan
Monday, August 16, 199
Engineering dean dedicated
Bad grade did not deter him
By Levi Chronister
Kansan staff writer
Even a zero on a test in a seniorlevel class couldn't shake Carl Locke's resolve to become a chemical engineer.
"I'm still sort of mad at that GTA," Locke said, "but maybe that was good for me."
Not only was it good for Locke, but it was good for the University of Kansas.
Locke, the dean of engineering, specializes in corrosion engineering and teaches a course about it each spring. He also is teaching an honors tutorial for the first time this fall on the role of engineering in society.
"He is very enthusiastic about his teaching and his work," Billy Price, KU senior, said. "He would always tell great stories about driving down the road and stopping to look at a corroded light pole or rectifier. He made the class fun and definitely heightened my interest. I would like more teachers like him."
Locke has his junior high and high school teachers, as well as his uncle, to thank for setting him on his career path.
After Locke took an interest in technology, Locke's junior high teachers suggested that engineering would be a good career, while his uncle told him that chemical engineering would be a more viable major than petroleum engineering.
This information, along with the persuasion of his parents, led Locke to earn a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin in 1958.
"It was never an option to say, 'I'm not going to college,'" Locke said. "Less than half of my high school class went to college, so it wasn't necessarily a given. The influence of home had a big difference."
Although the decision to be a chemical engineer was not difficult, getting the degree was a hit harder
"Starting into sophomore and junior level classes, I had some uncertainties." Locke said. "I had internal questions whether I'd finish or not, but never the question of changing majors."
Locke entered the work force in the fall of 1959 with Continental Oil Company (Conoco) in Ponca City, Okla., and earned his master's degree in chemical engineering in 1960. After leaving Conoco in 1965, he returned to the University of Texas at Austin to work on his doctorate degree and graduated in 1972.
He met Don Green, chairman of the chemical and petrolium engineering departments, at Conoco, although they didn't work together. The friendship proved fruitful after Locke's 13 years as professor at the University of Oklahoma.
Green was the head of the search committee to find a dean of engineering at KU, and the two had been in touch since Locke had offered Green a position at the University of Oklahoma.
"There was not a candidate we were happy with after a year," Green said, "so (Locke) came, interviewed, did a good job, impressed the committee and was hired."
Not only was Green partially responsible for Locke's selection as dean, he also encouraged his support for KU athletics.
"Not long after he came to KU, we were in the Final Four and we played in Dallas," Green said. "A couple of my sons and I joined Carl at the Final Four and I think he became a Jayhawk fan at that point."
Locke shows his enjoyment of athletics by playing handball at 6 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
"He's an avid and dedicated handball player," Green said. "He goes at it on the court; he plays to win."
Competitive on the court, Locke spends much of his time off of it interacting with others and helping
"What I like to tell people when they ask me what I do is that I go to meetings," Locke said. "It's just the nature of the business."
the faculty
While Locke might try to downplay his importance as dean, Green has only positive things to say about Locke's time spent as dean.
"As a dean I truly believe Carl has the student interests in mind," Green said. "He's a strong advocate for undergraduate programs and doing right by the students. He's an extremely great advocate for the school of engineering and represents the University in an excellent manner."
Since coming to KU, Locke is proud of the additions to the educational capabilities at the University, including the expansion of the engineering library.
"The students might not view it this way." Locke said, "but it's made a remarkable difference."
Locke has had a part in an increase in the engineering equipment fee to purchase more up-to-date lab equipment and to finance the expansion of Learned hall. This would extend the building south toward 15th Street and would have more facilities and better-equipped labs.
Locke, a father of two, often speaks fondly of his two children. His wife, Sammie, was a school teacher.
"She hasn't taught since moving here to Lawrence," Locke said. "She winds up making the house run and taking care of the kidnaps."
That's a job in and of itself, as Locke and his wife have a son and daughter-in-law who live in Lawrence with their five children, and a daughter and son-in-law in Perry, Okla., who have two children.
"He's dedicated to his wife and children and has a lot of interaction with them," Green said. "It's clear when you talk to him that he feels very strongly about the well being of his family."
Edited by Anium Aziz
Renovation progresses
Work on the Memorial Stadium press box and score board continues. This photo was taken from the west in late July. Athletics Director Bob Frederick said both will be usuable to start the season. Photo by Lisa John/KANSAN
Graduate students lose StudEx seats
By Matthew Friedrichs
Kansan editor
Graduate students lost potential clout this summer on the Student Senate committee that determines senate agendas and has broad legislative powers at times when the senate is unavailable to make decisions.
The Student Senate Executive Committee voted 5-4 to remove the executive director of the Graduate and Professional Association — a non-voting, ex office member — and the chairman of the Graduate Executive Committee — a voting, ex officio member.
None of the current committee members were aware that the positions existed on StudEx until Marlon Marshall, StudEx chairman, introduced legislation to eliminate the positions because they are not listed as members of the committee in the University Senate Code.
attending a meeting to represent the two positions, Partha Mazumdar, chairman of the graduate affairs committee and Graduate and Professional Association director, defended the positions. He said the GradEx chairwoman had not attended because she was unaware of the opportunity.
No one on StudEx could remember anyone
Aravind Muthukrishnan, Student Senate finance committee chairman, said the position were unnecessary because graduate students have double representation — they're involved in regular committees and events, and they're involved in graduate committees and events.
Marshall said his main concern was getting the rules and regulations to conform with the code that Student Senate started the fall in agreement with the University Senate and the University Code.
By eliminating the positions, StudEx clarified discrepancy between its rules and regulations and the University Code.
Edited by Kristi Ellio
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What: Networking & Telecommunications will offer on-site:
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GSP Hall: Thursday August 19 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Oliver Hall: Friday August 20 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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The Kansan classifieds will help you find a roommate or a place to stay
You can also sign up for data connections at the Networking & Telecommunications office, located behind Ellsworth Hall, beginning August 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and for an Internet email or dial-in account online anytime at: www.cc.ukans.edu/account.htm
LIBRARY TOURS
Learn how to make the most of the University of Kansas Libraries
Tour guides will introduce information resources and services available in the University of Kansas Libraries.
Tours are approximately 45-60 minutes long.
Anschutz Library (864-4928)
Monday August 16 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Art and Architecture Library (864-3020) Level 1, Spencer Museum of Art
Monday, August 16 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 18 11:00 a.m.
Friday, August 20 3:30 p.m.
Map Collection (864-4420) Level 1, Anschutz Library
Monday, August 16 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17 11:00 a.m.
Music Library (864-3496) 448 Murphy Hall
Wednesday, August 18 10:00 am. & 2:00 p.m.
Spahr Engineering Library (864-3866)
Wednesday, August 18 2:00 p.m.
Watson Library (864-8991)
Monday, August 16 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 17 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon & 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 18 9:00 a.m, 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 19 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 31 9:00 a.m.
Friday, August 20 12:00 Noon Wednesday, Sept. 1 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 24 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 25 7:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13
7:00 p.m.
Tours are also available at the other KU Libraries