Inflation hits housing; fees to rise next year
The rising costs of living are the continually increasing residence hall fees. J. J. Wilson, director of housing, said.
KU students now pay $725 for living two semesters in residence halls, which is about average in comparison with the other schools in the Big 8 conference, Wilson said.
Next year, KU's payments will rise to $800 but will still be typical of the other Big Eight schools since the same inflationary factors have also caused some of the other schools to raise their fees, according to Wilson.
HE EXPLAINED that a look at the growth of KU's residence halls, compared to enrollment, is necessary to interpret more fairly the present fees.
In the early 1950's, Corbin was the only residence hall, along with three scholarship halls.
The enrollments at KU was from 6-7,000 during this time, and the fees were $567 a year for residence halls.
"These housing accommodations were probably enough at that time," Wilson said. "It was ap-
pearant that the war would cause an increase in enrollment in the years to come."
DURING THIS period, there were, for the most part, either the organized Greek houses or students living in apartments or Lawrence homes, said Wilson.
The modern residence hall was then established to combine some aspects of both, uniting the organization of Greek houses with independence, said Wilson.
Kansas passed a law in 1955 assisting the construction costs of residence halls.
This law, called the Dormitory Mill Tax Levy, allotted up to 50% of the funds needed.
THIS FINANCIAL assistance, plus the realization that more residence halls will be needed, resulted in the construction of GSP and Carruth O'Leary in 1955.
Joseph R. Pearson Hall and Templin Hall were constructed in 1959, Lewis Hall in 1960, Hashinger all in 1962, and Ellsworth Hall in 1963.
McCollum Hall, the largest KU residence hall, was built in 1965
and was the newest until this year when KU's tenth residence hall, Oliver, was opened.
Comparative fees, such as contrasting the 1963-64 year residence hall fee of $337 a semester with the projected $400 for the 1967-68 year, shows the growth of the University has increased almost proportionally to the fees, yet also with the cost of living.
"The COSTS of food and labor are rising," said Wilson, "and we are as affected by inflation as anyone."
In a report issued by the Association of Colleges and Universities last December 303 colleges were surveyed, and 223 had "Increased at least one type of student charge this year."
The report offers similar statistics and concludes that there is "little chance for a leveling off" of college cost in the near future.
Wilson stated a similar feeling when asked his opinion of whether or not the increases may continue in the future.
"IM NO ECONOMIST," said Wilson, "but I see no ease-off of inflation factors in the future."
"It is complicated and involved, yet the University of Kansas has a good basis upon which to work."
Wilson summarized his attitude his explanation of some of the factors involved with rising housing costs.
900 see spring fashion show
By MARILYN ZOOK
Bright colors, short skirts and geometric prints are "in" this spring and summer.
Dresses are going to be short, from two to three inches above the knee to the very short miniskirts.
BRIGHT ORANGES, yellows and greens are predominant colors this year. They are mixed, contrasted and blended in softer shades.
Nine hundred people viewed new fashions at a benefit fashion show sponsored by University Women and the Newcomers Group last night. Proceeds go toward four scholarships of $150 each.
"That's the way the girls want them this year," said Mrs. Betty Broat from Weaver's Department store, who narrated the show.
FROM CALIFORNIA come the new geometric designs. Plaids, polka dots and stripes are being combined in everything from sportswear to "dressy" dresses.
Print chiffons are going to be popular for evening. Most popular is the see-through "overprint" with flowing sleeves.
Paper dresses are fun in street clothes and even beach clothes. Most are processed to be slightly water repellent. They can be
shortened with scissors and are disposable.
THE TREND this year is back to the sheath with A-line skirt, Low belted dresses are also coming back.
Casual wear will see a lot of the pant suits.
The bikini is going to be seen more this year with sheer matching beach jackets. One-piece bathing suits with cut-outs will also be seen.
Brass buttons are being put on everything from sportswear to evening dresses.
Daily Kansan Thursday, March 16, 1967
Corps volunteer to serve in Peru
The impoverished grape region of Southern California, the destitute Portuguese-speaking village of Benicia, Calif., and next summer, the blackened slums of a city in Peru. . .
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For Peace Corps trainee Terry Hackney, California, Mo., senior, the future holds some exciting experiences.
Hackney will be going to Peru next August as a Peace Corps volunteer, after he completes his training in the United States
ONCE IN PERU, HE WILL RECEIVE ten weeks of "incountry" training, and then choose his field of work for the next two years.
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"I've always been interested in Latin America," Hackney said, "and one reason I'm in the Peace Corps is so I can go there."
Hackney, a Latin American history major, became interested in the Peace Corps through a friend who is a volunteer in Bolivia.
Hackney began training last July at the University of California at Berkeley. He came back to KU last fall to finish his Latin American studies and "practice Spanish."
"MY TRAINING LAST SUMMER was the greatest time I've ever had," Hackney said.
"But because of U.S. foreign policy, especially the war in Vietnam, I think that America's prestige in many countries is going downhill," Hackney said.
Hackney added that the Peace Corps is working to build a good relationship with that country.
The main emphasis in training is on language, Hackney said. The classes at Berkeley were never any larger than eight and sometimes as small as three.
"Much individual work is done" Hackney said, "with particular stress on the spoken language."
"THE PEACE CORPS HAS BECOME a much more intellectual organization." Hackney said. "You read much about your own country and learn in detail about the country you plan to live in for the next two years."
HACKNEY SAID U.S. FOREIGN POLICY was not helping the Peace Corps any, because it made many people in Latin America "wonder what the U.S. is up to."
Hackney is training for a community development program in an urban center, and will live and work with people in a slum of a city in Peru. His work will involve mainly organizing the people to help themselves.
"IF YOU'RE A GOOD ENOUGH ORGANIZER," Hackney said, "the people will have no need for you when you leave."
Last summer, Hackney also trained in Oakland, spent several days in the grape region of California "mainly to practice my Spanish," and worked on his own in the small Portuguese-speaking village of Benicia.
Hackney's summer training included speakers and discussion groups led by return volunteers.
The Peace Corps is trying to move a country towards progress the way the people want to move—"in their own way"—not the way America or the Peace Corps wants them to move, he said.
"One of the worst things ever said about the Peace Corps was that we are 'a nice bunch of kids . . .' Hackney said, "and this is not the impression we want to give."
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