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Monday, March 6, 1989 / University Daily Kansan
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Design students to face review panel
by Scott Achelpohl
Kansan staff writer
The future of some design students lies in the hands of a review panel of faculty members under a portfolio review process that will take effect later this semester.
As a requirement, graphic design and illustration majors must submit to all-day portfolio reviews by six art and design classes at the end of a student's sophomore year.
In May, the review process will be tightened to combat rising enrollment.
During the process, the student is reviewed, advised and classified in three different ways, said Joe Zeller, chairman of the department of design.
Zeller said the first classification of stud-
unconditionally acceptable based on perform-
The second classification is acceptable with reservations, he said, with suggestions for improvements needed in certain areas of work.
The third classification is to advise a student that he or she would not be successful as a professional in the art and design field at the current performance level.
Under the old system, students in the third
classification were re-evaluated during the next semester. This gave them a chance to improve.
Under the new system, Zeller said, students who fall into the third category are dropped from the major without the semester grace period.
"The system changed because of the rapidly increasing enrollment demand." Zeller said. "We thought a more active advisory process would help the enrollment problem a little bit. In the present review, we found that the program will continue on a space available basis."
Zeller said 127 students were trying to get into 80 spaces in art and design classes next semester.
"That's three students for every one seat we have available," he said. "The art and design building doesn't have an infinite amount of space. You can't add space where it isn't available." Matthew Gaynor, assistant professor of design, said student opinion on the fairness of the system depended on which student was asked.
"Those students who pass feel it is fair and those who don't can consider it unfair." Gaynor said. "Ultimately, it benefits the students in the long run. If students don't
pass their reviews, nothing is stopping them from continuing in the profession. We're trying to prepare them for the rigors of the profession."
Alex Nguyen, Wichita senior, said some students thought the portfolio review system was unfair.
was brainy.
"The process is late into a student's college career." Nguyen said. "I think they should start earlier."
Nguyen passed his portfolio review last year under the old system.
"Under the old system, most students didn't go back if the first review was unsuccessful," he said. "I think the policy then and now is with not having as much room in the school."
Angela Cushman, Fremont, Neb., junior, said she thought the changes were necessary because the school wanted to maintain a high academic reputation. Cushman, a graphic design major, went through the reviews process last year.
"Most students I know think it's necessary," Cushman said. "The design department wants to put out the best possible students. Other schools do it. Why should we be any different?"
Seminar focuses on developments changes in the field of health care
by Jennifer Corser Kansan staff writer
The increasing population of elderly people in the United States needs to be kept healthy and out of nursing homes, a real problem. We need to have national Development Seminar on Friday.
The KU Student Chapter of the American College of Health Care Executives, along with the Division of Continuing Education, sponsored the seminar for health service administration students at the Adams Alumni Center. That discussion with health care leaders sharing their opinions and experiences.
One of the topics they discussed was the development trends in health care.
Eugene Staples, vice chancellor for hospital administration at the University of Kansas Medical Center, said health care was changing because the population of the elderly was larger, increasing that group's need for medical attention.
this is going to bring a whole new challenge to our industry," Staples said.
G. Richard Hastings, executive director and chief operating officer of St. Luke's Medical Center, said the main emphasis in health care had changed. The United States has decided that quality health care needs better, but is not willing to pay for it, he said.
John Millard, president and chief executive officer of Bethany Medical Center, said there also was an increase of medically indigent persons. Bethany, which is a community-based health center seen an increase in the amount of people who cannot afford to pay for health care.
The panelists also discussed how their organizations were responding to the changing industry and gave tips to students about what questions they ask during interviews and what qualities a student must possess to get a job.
Other panelists attending the seminar included Jackie McClain, director of personnel services at the Med Center, Laura Hale, consultant for Management Service Associates; and Jack Chapman, administrator for Humana Medical Center.
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