CAMPUS/AREA
UN I V E R S I T Y D A I L Y K A N S A N
Wednesday, January 24, 1996
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Survey pinpoints parking woes
Union garage gets mixed votes
By Nicole Kennedy Kansan staff writer
The 1995 parking survey results are in, but the opinions of KU faculty, staff and students will have only a marginal impact on several parking board decisions this semester.
The board is examining several options to improve parking on campus, including the possible use of a park-and-ride system that would allow students to park on West Campus Road and ride buses to the main campus. The board also is considering adding a new 1,000-space parking garage north of the Kansas Union, said Ward Cook, a member of Student Senate and the parking board.
The survey results indicated that only 52 percent of the respondents
would use a park-and-ride system and that 51 percent of the respondents were not willing to pay to use such a system. Of those who were willing to pay to use a park-and-ride system, only 24 percent were willing to pay $20 or less.
Jim Lapoint, parking board member, said the opinions of those surveyed were so mixed that the board would not be able to make any decisions based solely on the survey results.
However, Cook said, the survey results were instructive.
"The survey brought back some information that we were expecting." Cook said. "We are going to use the survey as a tool. The results did give us a good feel for where to go from here."
The survey also indicated that 73 percent of those polled were supportive of adding parking on the Hill. Of those in favor of adding the new parking spaces, 39 percent were willing to pay only $80 or less for new spaces, and 32 percent
were not willing to contribute any money for new spaces.
"One thing that did surprise me was the number of people in favor of adding a parking garage on the Hill." Cook said.
No decisions have been made about the options, and board members aren't sure when any decisions will be made.
"I'd say that both of them are still up in the air," Cook said.
The survey respondents also identified problems with parking on campus. The most commonly identified problems included lack of parking spaces, oversold lots, lack of close spaces, too much traffic congestion and too many cars on campus.
The survey was mailed to 750 faculty and staff members and 750 students. Only 531, or 35 percent of those surveys mailed, were completed and returned to the office.
The survey was conducted last semester by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning.
Parking Survey Results
Park and Ride System:
52 percent of respondents said they would use a park-and-ride system
51 percent of respondents said they were not willing to pay to use a park-and-ride system
24 percent of respondents said they were willing to pay $20 or less to use a park-and-ride system
Parking on the Hill:
73 percent of respondents were supportive of parking at the academic core of campus
38 percent of respondents were willing to pay $80 or less to park at the academic core of campus
32 percent were not willing to pay to park at the academic core of campus
Fabric to 'dye' for
Mary Anne Jordan, associate professor of design, finishes a dye-on-fabric screenprint in the Art and Design Building yesterday. The print will be used as a demonstration for her students as they work on their own prints this weekend.
Andy Rullestad / KANSAN
Strategies can help students juggle time
By Heather Kirkwood
Kansan staff writer
It's 3 a.m. on a Thursday, and a stack of books about ancient Roman cities sits on a desk unopened. Next to the books is an open notebook with the words "Paper due Thursday, 8 a.m.," printed carefully in large block letters.
"Time is a precious commodity," said Grassmeyer, who teaches seminars on time management. "When we talk about time management, we are not necessarily talking about planning something so that we don't have time to breathe or relax."
For some KU students, this scene is a frequent reality. But Kimberly Grassmeyer, associate director of the Student Assistance Center, said students could employ several strategies to avoid this nightmare.
"Most students are studying and wishing they were socializing or socializing and wishing they were studied," she said.
On the contrary, Grassmeyer said that proper time management could help students lead guilt-free lives.
Grassmeyer recommended starting a time-management plan by doing a thorough self-assessment. For example, she said, students should figure out what time of the day they are most productive.
Grassmeyer also recommended assessing the motivation behind using a time-management plan and being realistic when setting goals.
"Unless your heart is in it, you are not going to stick to it anyway." she said.
When appropriate goals have been set, Grassmeyer said, students should select a plan that met their personalities and needs.
"I don't keep a calendar anymore, but I write down all
Courtney Peltzer, Atchison senior, said that she understood the importance of good time management but that she used her own method.
assignments, because if I didn't, I would forget," she said.
Joe Dekat, Stilwell senior,
said he had a less formal way of
keeping on top of things.
"I write my assignments on the folders for the corresponding class and just keep track of when exams are coming up."
Tips to help you get organized
Keep a calendar that you plan to use.
Make and check your "To Do"
list every day. Do something
important, cross it off and
reward yourself.
Kill two birds with one stone.
Look for relationships between work and class. Socialize while you do your laundry.
Break down monster projects into smaller tasks that you can tackle one at a time.
Don't waste your valuable time Use 10 minutes on the bus to review class notes.
Decide what is the best use of your time right now, and act on it.
he said.
Many companies market calendars, appointment books or daily planners that can be helpful, but the best planners provide a calendar to look at the semester as a whole, a place for a weekly summary and a way to keep track of what needs to get done every day, Grassmeyer said.
But Grassmeyer said students shouldn't become obsessed with planning and should allow themselves to have fun.
"Claim what is important to you, and then don't make excuses or apologize for it," she said. "A good time manager is someone who makes time for everything and enjoys things because he or she knows everything is taken care of."
The Student Assistance Center is offering a seminar on time management and reading from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 350 Strong Hall.
Study Abroad gives students access to a new world
Caution can help ensure safe travel
By Adam Ward
Kansan staff writer
Studying abroad can be great, but it sometimes can present problems and risks for students.
Mary Elizabeth Debicki, director of the KU Study Abroad program, said students studying abroad should be careful if they are in unfamiliar situations without a safety net. They should be careful about drinking too much, she said.
"I always tell people when they are drinking in another country they should have a designated walker, because usually they don't have cars," she said.
The risk of robbery is increased
when students are in these kind of situations, she said.
Yumi Chikamori, Lawrence senior, studied in Uruguay last semester. Chikamori said that guidebooks said large groups of robbers in South America were not uncommon.
"I stayed at an economical hotel, and $100 I had just changed from traveler's checks stolen," she said.
Debicki said that students also sometimes busted their budgets by traveling too much.
said.
"One student studying abroad in England decided to fly to Israel for the weekend," she said.
To avoid overspending, students should concentrate on their corner of the world and not feel as if this were the only time they would be out of the country, Debicki said.
"Often I have to remind students that they are there to study," she
However, some students are eager to travel while they are abroad and have the financial resources to do it.
"When I was in Spain, I spent over $3,000 traveling in Europe," said Jenny Pfeifer, Prairie Village senior.
Pfeiffer said she spent the money on EuroRail passes, accommodations, food and souvenirs.
But Pfeiffer said she was surprised that airlines charged extra for overweight luggage and by her phone bills.
But even though students who studied abroad sometimes experienced problems or spent more money than they expected, most said the experience was worth it.
"I called my parents every two weeks and also called my boyfriend, and for one semester my phone bill was $500." she said.
Planning ahead makes good sense
By Heather Kirkwood
Kansan staff writer
Participating in an archeological dig, learning a language or fulfilling a Western Civilization requirement are just a few things students can do while studying abroad.
Laura Leonard, program advisor for the Office of Study Abroad, said that living and studying in another country was a great educational experience.
"It broadens your horizons and teaches you about dealing with other cultures." she said.
Studying abroad also can help students enhance their resumes,
Leonard said.
"We hear from many professional schools and business leaders that they are looking for people with international experience," she said.
However, studying abroad does take some planning, and interested students should be working on applications now.
Applications for studying abroad this summer should be turned in Feb. 1, and application for fall programs are due Feb. 15. But even if students miss these deadlines, it sometimes is possible to find a program with a later application date. Leonard said.
Leonards said the steps to apply are:
Visit the Study Abroad Office.
Meet with a study abroad advisor and decide what your
Fill out the application.
Study up on the country you have selected.
F. Have your apologies
See your academic advisor to be sure you will get credit for the classes you will take.
options are.
Submit your application, with the necessary signatures, to the study abroad office.
Come to a 20-minute interview at the Study Abroad Office.
Jennifer Militzer, a Lawrence graduate student who spent seven weeks in St. Petersburg, Russia, last summer, encouraged students to apply to the study abroad program.
"It's one thing to be in a classroom and hear that a revolution took place," she said. "It's another to be standing in the square where it took place."
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