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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007
University notifies students named in leaked documents
Investigation committee questions employee about disposal of records
BY COURTNEY CONDRON
ccondron@kansan.com
The committee investigating private documents sent to local newspapers on Sept. 19 has contacted some of the students whose information was leaked, and has met with at least one faculty member regarding the disposal of private information.
Lynn Bretz, director of communications, said the investigation was underway, and the University's highest priority was completing it.
"This is very tedious work, and they want to do it right." Bretz said. "I think that everyone will benefit from what we have learned from this."
Gloria Prothe, an administrative professional in the department of mathematics, has met with the committee about the procedures she uses for disposing of documents. Prothe was implicated for not disposing of materials correctly in a letter that accompanied the leaked documents.
"I have a lot of respect for the people on that committee, and I think they are all bright and fair people," Prothe said.
Bretz said the committee had been sending letters to some students and calling others, depending on the type of information that was released about them.
Matt Erickson, a Kansan campus editor, received two letters from Provost Richard Lariviere. The letters, which were the same, informed him of what had happened and the measures the University was taking to prevent documents from being
leaked again.
In the letter, Lariviere said that the University took the matter very seriously and that additional steps would be taken should the investigation identify other issues.
Larviere also said in the letter that the chances of any identity theft were minimal.
He directed those who wanted to take further precautions to the Web site,www ku.edu/identity.
Conor Sixta, Overland Park junior, had a graded math test in the documents mailed to The Kansan. Sixta was unaware that his information was leaked until he was contacted by The Kansan. Sixta said he was concerned that he hadn't been notified by the University.
"It shouldn't be my job to go to the University to find this out when this is the University's error," Sixta said.
The leaked documents were originally sent to The Kansan, The Kansas City Star and The Lawrence Journal-World.
The Kansan received two packets, each with a cover letter explaining that the material was recovered from recycling bins in the math department and dumpsters behind Snow Hall. The packets included graded tests, seating charts, faxes, transcripts and job applications. The Kansan has now destroyed all of the documents it received.
Edited by Elizabeth Cattell
Student questions diversity
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BY SARAH NEFF
"Why is it that one of the biggest issues at KU is what font to use?" Kirby said. "Why do we only focus on immediate things?"
Maurice Bryan, associate vice provost for diversity and equity, said the University administration was committed to increasing student, staff and faculty diversity. He said they weren't satisfied with the numbers either and the lack of diversity reached beyond the grasp of the University.
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Marcus Kirby sat in front of Wescoe Hall Tuesday afternoon as the sky turned gray and rain began pelting the ground. Behind him was a large white cloth banner tied between two trees. "Diversity at KU: Don't believe the Hype" was written across it in black spray paint.
"It's true in higher education everywhere because not enough people of color have pursued the academic path. We need to increase that
"I don't want to say that race doesn't really matter because it does," Kirby said. "It's not only how you identify yourself on the inside, but it's also this imposed view that people have on you. It's not necessarily the responsibility of people to disprove those myths in everyday interactions with people in the majority population," he said, "but if you have a class that's primarily composed of white students I don't feel that you are going to get any of that diversity."
Kirby said the lack of diversity in his everyday interactions bothered him. He looked up enrollment demographics at the University and compared it to state and national populations. For example, the black students comprised 3.4 percent of students enrolled at the University in Fall 2006. In 2005, the census bureau reported 5 percent of the population in Kansas was black, and 12.8 percent of the population in the U.S. was black.
Kirby, Olathe senior, said he created the sign to bring attention to diversity at the University of Kansas. Kirby has been by his sign several days in the last week.
Marcus Kirby, Olathe senior, stries to bring attention to diversity at the University of Kansas- by campaigning on Wesco Beach. Kirby is upset by the lack of diversity in his daily interactions.
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Bryan said he was open to civil dialogue on the subject and he was
Minority Enrollment for Fall 2006 at The University of Kansas and nearby Big 12 schools
The University of Kansas Total Student Enrollment;
Kansas State University
26,773
Black: 3.4 %
Native American: 1.3 %
Hispanic: 3.4
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Black: 3.2 %
Native American: 0.6 %
Hispanic: 2.7 %
Asian: 1.4 %
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Black: 5.4 %
Native American: 0.6 %
Hispanic: 1.8 %
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Native American: 0.7 %
Hispanic: 3 %
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Vigil, march to educate public about sexual abuse, violence
BY SASHA ROE
eee@iansan.com
Victims of sexual and domestic abuse will share their experiences with students and Lawrence community members at Take Back the Night tonight in South Park. Take Back the Night is a national event that supports survivors of sexual assault, abuse and violence.
Aaji-Yoyinka, said she hoped to focus on the different types of violence not limited to physical abuse, but also emotional abuse. She said some people were victims of abuse without realizing it.
Women's studies professor Omofolab Aaji-Soyinka will speak at the event. She said if students and the Lawrence community became more knowledgeable about domestic and sexual violence, less violence would occur.
"They don't know" Ajaiy-Soyinka said. "Violence has become so normal to them."
"Women in particular should be able to stand up," Ajayi-Soyinka said. "They should look for resources and hold on to those resources."
Aaji-Soyinka said in college, students are typically away from home and it is important for them to take responsibility for their own safety.
Gretchen Auten of the Women's Transitional Care Services said part of the importance of the event was providing information to the public. Auten said domestic abuse occurred on campus and throughout the Lawrence community. She said a study reported one in eight women experiences some form of domestic or sexual abuse throughout their college career.
"It's a safe space," Auten said. "It can be very purifying for them because they've always been told not to talk about it."
Auten said the night would be a mix of upbeat and somber moments. During a time of "speakouts," participants are invited to share their experiences, or express their fears or sadness.
The event will also feature The Clothesline Project, where survivors have decorated shirts to hang on a clothesline to convey their feelings. Auten said the shirts weren't censored and were another moving experience for viewers.
"A lot of them are very raw," Auten said. "But I've also seen very sweet ones, with butterflies and things of people who are just happy they're out of the situation."
Elise Higgins, Topeka sophomore, worked on the planning committee for the Lawrence Take Back the Night.
Higgins said the night would begin with speakers and tabling in South Park, followed by a march down Massachusetts Street. The night will end in Buford Park with a candelight vigil.
Higgins said Robin Richards, a rape survivor, would speak at the event. There will also be entertainment from the local band Coat Party and singer Lauren Taylor, Wichita, sophomore. Higgins said the event would bring the Lawrence community and students together to raise awareness and provide information about local resources.
"I think when people have a better understanding of other people's experiences they have a better understanding of the community as a whole," Higgins said.
Take Back the Night will begin at 5 p.m. in South Park, and the march will begin at 7:30 p.m. There is an optional donation of $10 for a T-shirt.
— Edited by Elizabeth Cattell