10 Wednesday, November 15. 1989 / University Daily Kansan EUROPEAN FASHIONS 914 Massachusetts 10 am - 5 pm 843-5607 W. W. Musick, a member of the board, said he had attended meetings for the past five years. "I think they have been very productive," he said. "It's a chance to articulate ideas between the Board of Education and the Regents that we would not otherwise have." "The Margin of Excellence is the No.1 priority of the Board of Regents this year," he said. "But qualified admissions has to be one of the real thrusts in the future. We're picking up lots of support. It's going to come. I don't know when, but it's going to come." Representatives from the Board of Regents and the State Board of Education will meet today in Topeka to discuss subjects ranging from qualified admissions to early mathe- testing proposals. this will not be the first time the two groups have met, said Norman Jeter, chairman of the Regents. All graduates of Kansas high schools now must be accepted at "It gives us an opportunity to get together and exchange ideas," he said. Musick said that the Board had not taken a stand on qualified admissions for high school students preparing for college. that students take three years of science and math," he said. "Last year all but 31 of our schools required two years of a foreign language." The Margin of Excellence is the Board of Regents three-year plan to bring the total financing of its seven institutions to 95 percent of their peer schools and to bring faculty salaries to 100 percent of their peers. Musik said the competency and early testing in mathematics proposals from the Regents schools generated talk both in and out of the Board. "The Regents, the general public, the Board, the governor, everyone is very concerned about the people coming into the schools," he said. Jeter said there also would be a discussion about the relationship between the Regents institutions and the community colleges. Regents institutions. Qualified admissions would set criteria for acceptance. Jeter said the issue was very important for the Regents. "The Regents and the community colleges have made some changes, and we want to know how they are working from their point of view," he said. "It's a session to talk about what's going on in education, about mutual problems, mutual concerns. I hope it will be fruitful." By Kate Lee Kansan staff writer Regents to consider admissions - HP 28S Advanced Scientific Calculator • HP 17B Business Calculator • HP Business Consultant II Applies to purchases made between November 1, 1989 and December 31, 1989. Come in today for details. HP Calculators – the best for your success. exceptional pricing! Kansas & Burge Unions "Up until now, we have insisted NATURAL WAY Natural Fiber Clothing & Body Care 820-822 Mass. St., Lawrence, Kansas 60044 (913) 841-1010 2nd Location Westridge Mall, Topeka College Shoe Shoppe Mon. Sat. 9:30-5:30 Thurs. till 8:30. Sun. 1-5 837 Massachusetts 843-1800 CYCLE WORKS WIN ONE FREE TWAAIRLINE TICKET With purchase of any bike ('89,'90, or layaway on '90 yet to arrive from Nov. 15 to Dec.23 you will be entered in a drawing to win one free airline ticket. Destination: Anywhere in the world (TWA normal routes, flight during "peak" times restricted.) Authorized dealer for Schwinn Nishiki Mongoose Raleigh Klein Kestrel Vans Santana Oakley 1601 W.23rd $ \cdot $ Southern Hills Mall $ \cdot $ 842-6363 Earn University Credit Through Independent Study Solve scheduling problems. Get a head start on spring semester. Independent Study is a statewide service, mandated by the Kansas Board of Regents to serve the correspondence study needs of Kansans. As a unit of the University of Kansas Division of Continuing Education, Independent Study offers approved college courses similar to those taught in residence. Independent Study courses include: BIO 104 HDFL 220 POLS 110 CLSX 148 HDFL 288 PSYC 333 COMS 455 HIST 606 PSYC 626 EALC 130 HIST 619 REL 124 ECON 104 LAT 104 REL 475 ENGL 209 MATH 002 SOC 523 ENGL 320 MATH 115 SPAN 104 ENGL 325 MATH 121 SPAN 108 ENGL 466 MET 105 C&I 210 HDFL 160 PHIL 148 EPR 310 Independent Study is flexible, convenient, and personalized. You can enroll at any time, set your own pace, and study at home. For further information on Independent Study and its costs, or to obtain the complete catalog of courses, call 864-4440 or stop by Independent Study Student Services, Continuing Education Building Annex A, located directly north of the Kansas Union.