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Relay for Life
Nearly 700 volunteers, runners and cancer survivors came out in the heat last Friday to participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The race participants raised more than $57,000 for cancer research.PAGE 3A
Continuing conflict
Continuing conflict Last Friday a panel met at the Dole Institute to discuss the ongoing war in Iraq. The state department coordinator said that there would be more deadly months before troops withdraw. PAGE 5A
Split weekend The Kansas softball
team ended its regular season in a 1-1 split against
iowa State. The Jayhawks lost 3-2 Saturday and won 3-1 yesterday. PAGE 7A
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KANSAN
IN ITS 100TH YEAR AS THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Vol.114 Issue No.148
May 10,2004
Online evaluations
By Ruipal Gor
rgor@kansan.com
Kansan staff写信
Students can now rank courses, instructors on the Web
Instructor course evaluations are now just one click away.
KU students can now fill out online surveys on courses they took this spring semester.
until May 24.
Outgoing Student Body President Andy Knopp came up with the idea. He said it's a way for students to get information about classes and professors and the formal evaluations make it so that students don't always rely on friends'
The 10-question survey contains questions about the effectiveness of the course and texts. Students can rate items from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree." Students can evaluate all classes — except labs — from now until May 24.
"I think it's a long time coming."
Andy Knopp Outgoing student body president
opinions about teachers and classes.
"I think it's a long time coming," he said.
said. Last fall, University Council voted unanimously for the survey. Dan Bernstein, director of Center for Teaching Excellence, was unsure about it at first.
at first.
"I'm not sure I do think it's a good idea," he said. "We don't put students' grades online."
tues online. Bernstein said that he was in favor of online privacy and that the survey could violate that. But because Knopp and other students were responsible and
opinions about teachers and classes.
EVALUATION QUESTIONS
Course/instructor evaluations are now available online at www.ku.edu/~claselval. Students can chose responses that vary from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree" for each of the 10 questions. Questions include:
Questions include
The instructor was respectful to students and their points of view.
The text was essential for successful completion of this course.
Attendance was mandatory or necessary for successful completion of this course.
Source: www.ku.edu/~claseval
made sure the survey was professional. Bernstein liked the idea.
SEE EVALUATIONS ON PAGE 6A
Ashley Peterson, Smith Center senior, played the alma mater yesterday afternoon in the Campanile. Students enrolled in carillon courses in the school of fine arts play in the Campanile daily. Twice a day, at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., the University pays students to play the alma mater along with some of their own music.
Above the golden valley
Carillon students keep University tradition, song alive inside Campanile
By Samia Khan
skhan@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
After walking 100 feet up a winding dark staircase, barely wide enough for one person, you reach the top of a bell tower. But you won't find a hunchback or a crusty, old bell keeper. Atop the
"One person I told thought there were 15 people up there playing the bells like the Quasimodo cartoon," said Janet Reeves, a junior from Spring, Texas, and carillon player.
Campanile, you'll find a room with students playing the carillon, the bells that sound across campus every day.
lon on campus, the Campanile is more than just a tall tower or the symbol of the University. It's a war memorial, a class taken for credit and the biggest musical instrument on campus. They have public performances every day, whether the students walking to class notice or not.
SEE ABOVE ON PAGE 6A
artition player. For those who have played the caril-
KU hires its first female registrar
By Anna Clovis aclovis@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Before working as the interim registrar, Derritt served as the associate registrar at the University from 2001 to 2003.
Cindy Derritt has become the first female registrar in University of Kansas history. Derritt, who has served as the interim registrar since September 2003, is responsible for all functions related to enrollment and academic records at the University. "With the
2001 to 2006
From 1997 to
2001, Derritt was the
registrar at Ottawa
University,
and before that,
she served in other posi-
tions in the registrar's office and KU
Office of Student
Financial Aid.
Marlesa Roney, vice provost for student success, said Derritt emerged as the top candidate from a competitive national field. Roney said Derritt's experience, knowledge of the University and understanding of the position would serve the University well.
Derritt said that she looked forward to continuing to serve the University.
"With the new systems now in place, such as the online enrollment system, this is a wonderful time to explore ways our office can enhance the service we provide to students, faculty and staff at the University."
Cindy Derritt New University registrar
"With the new systems now in place, such as the online enrollment system, this is a wonderful time to explore ways our office can enhance the service we provide to students, faculty and staff at the University," she said.
Derritt has a doctorate in higher education from the University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Central Missouri State University.
Missouri State University Derritt replaces Richard Morrell, who left the position to become the associate vice provost for student success. Morrell has been on leave from the University after sustaining injuries in a car accident on Christmas Eve 2003.
He originally planned to return to his position before the end of the semester, but Roney said Morrell might return to the office between the end of May and middle of Julle.
Edited by Collin LaJoie
Center to charge for summer usage
By Anna Clovis aclovis@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
A fee for summer use at the Student Recreation Fitness Center has gained favor at the University of Kansas.
Outgoing Student Body President Andy Knopp was initially against the fee but said at the final Student Senate meeting he thought the plan was fair because all students were being charged instead of just those who were enrolled for the summer semester.
favor at the University of Kansas Students will be charged $31 for the summer usage fee beginning on the first day of summer class, June 8. Before the new center was built, students were not charged to use Robinson Center during the summer semester.
At the center, student employees said they have heard a lot of comments about the fee, good and bad.
Gaston Araoz, facilities assistant, works at the front counter. He said many students have asked him questions
FEE INFORMATION
SEE CENTER ON PAGE 8A
Here's some additional information on the summer Student Recreation Fitness Center fee:
center fee.
What: $31 if you aren't enrolled for summer classes or enrolled for the first time in Fall 2003. Students who are enrolled for summer classes will pay the fee in their summer campus fees. Those students who enrolled for the first time before Fall 2003 can use a former student status semester to cover the cost. These were semesters students paid for the center before it was built.
When: Students who are enrolled for Spring 2004 can use the center until June 7. From June 8 to Aug.18, the center can only be used by those who pay or use a former student status semester. Students enrolled for Fall 2005 can begin using the center on Aug.19, the first day of class.
Where: Students can pay the fee at the Student Recreation Fitness Center.
Source: Mary Chappell, director for recreation services
It's OK, honey
Amanda Kim Stairrett/Kansan
Lawrence resident Matt Hyde comforted his daughter Iris, 3, at the Lawrence Farmers' Market, Saturday morning. Iris was scared because she saw a live bee hive at Anthony Schwager's stand. Schwager. Lawrence High School student, started his own business called "Anthony's Kansas Honey." He and his father, Tony, sell honey products at the market.