2A Wednesday, June 7, 1995 CAMPUS/AREA UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Letter angers faculty involved in lawsuit Defendants in case of former law professor advised to seek counsel Dan Gelston Kansan staff writer the five-member faculty committee that was responsible for a KU law professor's dismissal and two dozen other people named in a federal lawsuit have been informed via a form letter that they will have to go to the state attorney general if they want free legal representation. The long, controversial saga of former law professor Emil Tonkovich took another twist when he filed suit against the committee members and two dozen other people. Tonkovich is seeking reinstatement of his faculty position as well as $17.5 million in damages. "They all have a right to legal representation. All they have to do is request it from the attorney general." "All of the defendants received a letter explaining how, under state law, they need to proceed," Marino said. "They all have a right to representation. All they have to do is request it from the attorney general." Rutherford Turnbull, who was head of the committee, said that when he was appointed by the University Senate Executive Committee there was no communication regarding legal representation. However, Turnbull said he was aware that this The KU faculty members named in the lawsuit learned in early May that they would have to contact Kansas Attorney General Carla Stovall for legal representation. tact with defendants to answer questions or to offer support. Rose Marino associate general counsel for KU situation could The individuals were notified in a form letter sent by Victoria Thomas, a KU attorney. Rose Marino, associate general counsel for KU, said that the defendants received the same letter. The KU attorneys had no con- occur. John Davidson, chairman of SenEx, said that Thomas had done the right thing. "They did what they had to do, which was to advise the faculty on the proper procedure," he said. Davidson said that Thomas had to inform the faculty that they should contact the attorney general's office within 15 days of getting the letter. Tonkovich was fired in 1993 after the committee found him to have sexually harassed a female student. One of his law students said that Tonkovich made her perform oral sex on him after a 1988 party. Tonkovich has denied the act. After his dismissal, Tonkovich went to the Kansas Board of Regents, but his appeal was rejected in 1994. The University Daily Kansan (USPS 650-640) is published at the University of Kansas, 119 Staffer-Flint Hall, Lawrence, Kan. 60405, daily during the regular school year, excluding Saturday, Sunday, holidays and finals periods, and Wednesday during the summer session. Second-class postage is paid in Lawrence, Kan. 60044 Annual subscriptions by mail are $90. Student subscriptions are paid through the student activity fee. Postmaster: Send address changes to the University Daily Kansan, 119 Staufer-Flint Hall, Lawrence, Kan. 66045. HEMENWAY: Chancellor ready to represent Kansas Continued from Page 1. tic about this fall's enrollment. For Hemenway, representing KU to students, their families, alumni and the public is the heart of his job. He describes a university as a collection of people dedicated to the noble goals of education, learning and formalized curiosity. "The job of chancellor, then, is to be a spokesperson for those pursuing these goals." Hemenway said. But before he officially assumed his job as chancellor less than one week ago, Hemenway spent a month in Lawrence to ease the transition. "It's to his credit he was here observing. Del found it helpful," said Ed Meyen, executive vice chancellor, of Del Shankel, former chancellor. "And Bob defined himself as a person without a portfolio," Meyen continued, meaning Hemenway was attentive to University business but could not make official decisions. In that month, Hemenway visited all three of KU's campuses and met people throughout the state of Kansas. He also learned much about "the KU way." "It is a humbling experience to realize you are coming in as chancellor of an institution where there are such strong traditions and such a rich history," Hemenway said. And with summer school now underway, Hemenway has his work for the rest of the summer cut out for him. He plans to appoint a task force to study the administrative, business and academic processes of KU, looking for more efficient — and possibly cheaper — ways to operate the University. "We want to see if there aren't ways we can serve students better," he said. "Our job is to be as helpful as we possibly can to students who want to come to this institution and learn, and go out, and do well in the world because they're well educated." MOVE: Hemenways settle in on University homefront Continued from Page 1. see them. "I told his staff that I wouldn't accept any more boxes," she said with an expression of dread that she directed at the boxes. "Someone should invent unpackers so that we don't have to do this." Unfortunately, there won't be any time for siestas after the house is in order. The children need to be registered for school, Leah said, and she and Chancellor Hemenway need to get their new drivers licenses in addition to registering their bicycles. Other than filling her schedule with the unpleasanties of moving, she has spent her time helping her children find their way around campus. "Are you sure you know how to get your class?" she asks. "Yeah, mom. I know my way around." Amarelpies. "So tell me what you should do if you get lost," she inquires as she ties his sojourns. "I should go to one of those yellow phones and call someone," he says confidently. "Well, you should find a police officer or a maintenance person and ask for directions," Leah says. "Okav?" Amid the chaos in the house and walking around all of the boxes, Leah leads Arna to his bicycle while she grabs hers and rides with him toward campus. Weather TODAY Breezy and partly sunny. H I G N L O W 90 • 70 91 • 64 92 • 63 87 • 66 82 • 67 74 • 57 83 • 71 77 • 62 91 • 73 68 • 50 85 • 68 91 • 70 86 • 67 Source: The Associated Press CAMPUS INFORMATION Today: First day for 90 per cent adjustment or refund for drop ping eight-week Monday: Last day of the $10 late enrollment fee Last day for 90 percent adjust ment/refund for dropping an eight week course (unless you paid the $250 deposit) Tuesday: First day to elect Credit/No Credit grade option First day for the $25 late enroll nent fee First day for 50 percent adjust ment/refund for dropping an eight-week course June 19: ■ Last day to elect Credit/No Credit ■ Last day of Late Enrollment Last day to add/change sections without written permission Last day for the $25 late enrollment fee - Last day for 50 percent adjust ment/refund for dropping an eight-week course - Last day to cancel eight-week course Hours for Watson Library and Hours for Watson Library and Anschutz Science Library: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Enrollment center hours: 8 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- Friday Hours for the Kansas Union and Burge Union Bookstores: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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