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COLLEGE RANKING
University 'great' to work for
BY DEEPA SAMPAT
dsampat@kansan.com
The teaching environment and sense of pride toward the institution were two of the reasons the University was named one of the "Great Colleges to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
"This recognition confirms what we know — KU is a great place to be," Chancellor Robert Hemenway said in a statement. "And it is a tribute to our community of students, faculty and staff who create and support the KU environment."
Helen Alexander, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, was featured on the cover of the magazine, which came out July 14. She said the magazine was looking through file photos and selected one of her.
"Honestly, I have no special involvement in the story," she said. "I do think KU is a great pace to work and is deserving."
Alexander cited the University's faculty, staff, students and facility as top reasons she liked working for the University.
After looking at the criteria for the survey, Mary Klayder, University honors lecturer, wasn't surprised that the University made the list.
"I think the size of the town and the sense of community helps you integrate your personal life and professional life," Klayder said.
Klayder said she also thought that the University let faculty explore their interests.
"I've carved out a niche of what I've really liked to do and received complete support from the University," she said, noting that she had created two study abroad programs and was
greatness in all areas
The University was named as a top five university in the following categories for large universities (2,500 or more employees)
Healthy Faculty-Administration Relations — Senior leadership communicated with and respects faculty members
Collaborative Governance
Collaborative Governance Faculty members are appropriately involved in decisions related to academic programs
Teaching Environment Faculty members say the institution recognizes innovative and highquality teaching
Facilities and Security Appearance of the campus is pleasing, and the institution takes steps to provide a secure environment
Work-Life Balance — Policies give employees the flexibility to manage their personal lives
Internal Communications ideas are fully considered and issues debated for better results
Connection to Institution and Pride — Employees have a strong sense of loyalty to the institution
Supervisor or Department Chair Relationship — Supervisor makes expectations clear and solicits ideas
Perception and Confidence in Fair TreatmentConfidence in fair treatment, particularly regarding compensation and performance
Respect and Appreciation Employees are regularly recognized for contributions
Policies, Resources and Efficiency — Institution prepares employees to be effective
Engagement Index — The emotional connection employees have to an institution
» INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Vote paves way for U.S. energy deal
BY MATTHEW ROSENBERG
Associated Press
NEW DELHI — India's government survived a hotly contested confidence vote Tuesday, clearing the way for it to finalize a landmark nuclear energy deal with the U.S.
The vote capped a week of intense politicking that saw the government rename an airport for a lawmaker's father, promise a high-level job to another, and — rival politicians allege — hand out millions of dollars to many others in an effort to survive.
Most observers expected a tight vote, and both the Congress party and its opponents did whatever they could to muster their forces. One ailing lawmaker was wheeled in on a gurney, and a handful jailed for crimes ranging from murder to extortion were temporarily released from prison so they could vote.
Under the agreement, India would open its civilian reactors to international inspections in exchange for nuclear fuel and technology, which it has been denied by its refusal to sign the Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty and testing of atomic weapons.
To finalize the deal, India must now strike separate agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog organization, and the Nuclear Suppliers Group of countries that export nuclear material. The U.S. Congress will then vote the accord.
In New Delhi, the Congress party-led government won with 275 lawmakers voting for it and 256 against. The number of abstentions was not immediately clear, although not all 543 members of Parliament's lower house took part in the vote.
In Washington, White House press secretary Dana Perino said the Bush administration continues to support the U.S.-India nuclear deal.
"They're going to need a lot of energy, and one of the best ways to do that is through clean burning nuclear energy, not through coal-fired power plants, until we have technology that can help us reduce pollution as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions," Perino said.
encouraged by the University to do so. "If something strikes your fancy, there seems to be a lot of support."
The survey was based on responses of more than 15,000 administrators, faculty and staff members of 89 universities. The University was named top five in 12 out of 27 categories for large universities.
— Edited by Matt Hirschfeld
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