WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 3A
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
Fulbright fellows come to KU
University to play host to Institute for International Education summer program again
By Dawn North Kansan staff writer
"I if there's something you don't know, ask," was the advice last year's international Fulbright students wanted to pass on to this year's group.
This year's 24 students, who come from 20 different countries that range from Madagascar to Thailand, will begin a six-week language and orientation program at the University of Kansas Monday.
The Applied English Center will play host to the Institute for International Education Summer Program for Fulbright Fellows for the second year in a row. The graduate and doctoral students from abroad are doing
degree, non-degree or specialized studies in the United States.
Margaret Coffey, academic coordinator of the program, said the program was an excellent opportunity for the University.
Coffey said the institute's decision on a host site was a competitive process.
There are six U.S. institutions participating in the three-week orientation program. However, only Kansas was chosen to host the six-week program that teaches both the English courses and the orientation classes.
There are two tracks to the program, Coffey said - English proficiency and cultural orientation. She said incoming students usually have a strong English base but will receive help in research skills, oral presentations, grammar for communicating through writing and developing seminar skills.
The cultural orientation involves a general introduction to the United States, cross-cultural communication and American attitudes and beliefs that
have an impact on our educational system. Coffey said adaptation was not stressed, but rather, helping students to be comfortable while here was stressed as well as understanding why things happen as they do.
The long-distance travelers will start arriving June 30, making their way from the airport to Naismith Hall, where guides will help them get settled. Meetings will begin early Monday morning, and classes start Tuesday. Students also will get to experience a traditional American Fourth of July celebration complete with fireworks Wednesday.
Abou Bamba, a student from last year's program, will be a guest speaker at Tuesday's welcome reception. Bamba, from the Ivory Coast, will share tips on what to expect the first year of the program.
Coffey said that last year's group created an online discussion group to help students stay connected. They also created a tip sheet for future institute participants with advice such as,
"Don't be shy," and "Use the language lab whenever you can." She said it was difficult for the students because about half of them had to leave spouses and children behind to participate in the program.
After spending six weeks together in the program, relationships between students become strong, Coffey said. But, she said, it was then time to leave.
She said each student would head to a different U.S. university and would be alone again. The discussion group was a vital connection between students last year and between students and faculty. She is hoping the discussion group will have continued success with the 2001 group.
Tracy Cohn, program assistant, said that one of the most enjoyable things about the program was meeting the different students and seeing how they worked together.
North can be reached at 864-4810 or writer@kansan.com
CONSTRUCTION Union gets new look
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"You walk in the entryway right now, and you're lost," he said.
Moving the stairwell will add space for Organizations & Leadership and Student Senate offices.
The new stairwell, which will be called the "Traditions Tower," will be a growing collection of KU plaques and memorabilia. A chunk of limestone inscribed with the Rock Chalk chant will sit on the bottom floor and an illuminated University seal in the ceiling.
One floor above, the Mt. Oread Bookshop will be separated from the Union Bookstore, which sells textbooks.
A performance area will be added to the Jaybow for bands along with the Summit Sub, which will be open later than other food shops.
- Wetzel can be reached at 864-4810 or writer@kansan.com
Hemenway may get raise
By Brandy Straw Kansan staff writer
Chancellor Robert Hemenway's salary for next year will be considered today and tomorrow at the Board of Regents meeting.
The Regents will discuss the salaries for the leaders of the six regent universities: Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas and Wichita State University, said Dick Carter, director of external relations for the Regents.
Carter said that the salaries usually increased.
Hemenway declined to comment about his salary,
which was $207,489 las year.
"I am happy to be a public servant of the people of Kansas no matter what the salary," he said.
The Regents also will discuss how to formulate the 2003 budget. Carter said the budget discussion would involve developing a formula to determine the amount of money universities would receive under the operating grant scenario. Universities would then take the money and apply it how they saw fit.
money more effectively.
Marlin Rein, KU director of budget and governmental affairs, said allocating money this way would allow the University to manage its
"It is a very positive thing," Rein said. "It secures equal treatment among the universities."
Rein said the operating grant scenario would allow the University to ask for a percentage increase in funding to the base amount instead of requesting increases on individual items, such as utilities or salaries, to be increased.
He said the meeting would determine the amount of money the University could request from Governor Bill Graves in September.
Straw can be reached at 864-4810 or writer@kansan.com
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