University Daily Kansan / Monday, February 20, 1989
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Enrollment down for spring '89
by Candy Neimann Kansan staff writer
Spring semester enrollment at the University of Kansas decreased for the first time in five years, according to the U.S. Bureau by the office of educational services.
The office reported a decrease of 284 students compared with last spring, using figures from Feb. 15, the 20th day of classes.
The Lawrence campus had 145 fewer students enrolled than were enrolled on the 20th day of classes last spring, and off-campus enrollment declined by 159 Enrollment at the Medical Center increased by 19.
Total KU enrollment was 26.804.
The last time spring enrollment decreased was in 1984, when enrollment dropped from 25,420 the previous spring to 25,195.
Judith Ramaley, executive vice chancellor, said in a statement released Friday that she was pleased with the enrollment trend.
"I am encouraged that we continue to see a steady enrollment pattern at KU.
"We remain popular with students but the measures taken to aid enrollment planning have been effective. With a stabilized enrollment, we can hope to achieve a balance between the demand for excellent educational opportunities and a available resources," Ramaley's statement said.
Figures appeared to be stabilizing in the fall when first-day enrollment increased by only 94 students, a 0.3 percent increase from the year before. In fall 1897, enrollment increased a 0.4 percent over the year before.
Spring enrollment decreases
Qualified or not? Bills would open admissions questions to legislature
by Candy Niemann Kansas staff writer
Kansan staff writer
If a group of Kansas legislators has its way, enrollment at the University of Kansas could decrease even further. Two qualified admissions bills were introduced in the House Education Committee on Feb. 8.
One of the bills is a near duplicate of the bill defeated by the House last year. The other bill would repeal a Kansas statute requiring Board of Regents institutions to admit all graduates of Kansas high schools.
The first bill requires that a high school senior rank in the top third of his class, score a 23 or higher on the ACT, or maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average in the Regents state college preparatory curriculum.
The curriculum includes four years of English, three
years of math, three years of natural science, three years
of physics.
bill is the date the requirements would go into effect. The new bill would go into effect June 30, 1993.
the only difference between the new bill and last year's
The second bill would repeal the Kansas open admissions statute.
Mark Bannister, associate general counsel for the Regents, said that Kansas law already gave the Regents authority to determine admissions standards.
If the open admissions statute is repealed, then the Regents would use the already existing statute (to implement this) in accordance with the Court.
However, Bannister said, that would not give the Regents complete freedom in determining standards. He said the criteria still would have to go through a series of steps. In principle, the committee on rules and regulations before it became law.
State Rep. Jim Llower, R-Emporia, said two separate bills were introduced to generate more discussion in the Loa
Horowitz not given CU chancellor post
by Carrie Harper Kansan staff writer
Frances Horowitz, vice chancellor for research, graduate studies and public service was not chosen for the chancellor position at the University of Colorado at Boulder, a Colorado official confirmed Friday.
Gordon Gee, president of the University of Colorado, selected James Corbishead as the new chancellor, said Pauline Coker, director of public relations for the Boulder campus. Corbishead has served as the Boulder chancellor since 1986. His three-year contract expired this year.
Horowitz said she was notified Thursday but would not comment on the selection.
At a press conference Friday, Gee said both candidates were highly qualified. Coker said.
"He said the quality of the candidates represented an embarrassment of riches." Coker said.
Gee said Corbridge had provided the Boulder campus with bold and
effective leadership during one of the most exciting times in the history of the camus. Coker said.
"In addition, he has established a solid record of achievement and affirmative action and of support in the university community," Coker said.
Horowitz would not comment on whether she would apply elsewhere.
Last year, Horowitz was named a finalist for the presidency at the University of Iowa.
Interviews for the Colorado position began in early January, and the list was narrowed to five in mid-January. The 18-member search committee submitted a list of three hosts in the first week of February.
Horowitz came to the University of Kansas in 1961 as a research associate. She was named associate dean of liberal arts and sciences in 1975. In 1978, she was named dean of the graduate school and vice chancellor for research, graduate studies and public service.
KU alumnus pledges $75,000 to support geology department
by a Kansan reporter
Campaign Kansas can add another gift to its campaign goal of $150 million.
Yesterday, the Kansas University Endowment Association announced a pledge of $75,000 to the department of geology by Neal P. Cramer, a Houston resident who graduated in 1948 from KU.
The gift establishes the Neal P. Cramer Geology Fund, which will offer support to the geology and
Rock Chalk Revue started with prank
geophysics department through undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, graduate student fellowships, educational activities and travel.
Anthony W. Walton, chairman of geology, said the gift would help fill travel financing needs that the state has to pay for because of budget restrictions.
"The gift is a tribute to the geology department," Walton said.
Kansan staff writer
by Stan Diel
Rock Chalk Revue, a KU tradition for 40 years, would never have started if students had not been given it in 1949, a Revue official said.
Roy Wonder, the show's founder who will be judging and presenting awards at this year's show, deceived KU students with the help of a Kansas State University graduate in a similar production there, said Tony Thill, Overland Park senior and advisory board member.
"He wanted a campus-wide variety show so he sent a letter to the UDK. Thill said "Someone from my office gave us a kitten in KU of stealing their show."
KU students were angered by the accusations from K-State, and the show took off. Thill said.
Wonder and the letter writer from K-State were good friends that put one over on the students at CTS, he said. A 40-year tradition resulted.
Although the show was not intended to raise money for charity, its profits today are donated to the United Way of Douglas County. By placing more stress on the philanthropic goals of Rock Chalk Revue, the show's producers said they had organized a show that would raise more money than before.
The show, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, is expected to raise about $23,000 for the United Way, said Tom Bechard, Overland Park senior and one of the show's business managers.
"The main goal of Rock Chalk is to make money for United Way," he said.
The production's success in raising money this year is the result of a renewed emphasis on the business end of the production. Thill said.
"We have business reps in every (fraternity and sorority) house. The more support we get, the more we can give away, and the more we can give away."
In spite of this year's stress on the business side of the show, the quality of the production is improving. Thill said.
Ned Nikon, Wichita senior and assistant director, said the show would be different than previous ones.
"It used to be dancing pumpkins. Now it's getting more and more professional," he said. "The show is getting better. People are friends anymore. They're going because it's worth the money."
This year's show will open with a pictorial history of the Revue and will include a movie, which is a sequel that will be shown between acts.
Rehearsing for the Rock Chalk Revue are Kathy Sanders, Coffeville a skirt that the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Beta Theta Pi fraternity junior, and Pete Pauksteilus, Manhattan freshman. The two were part of practiced yesterday called "Person to Person."
Andrew Morrison/KANSAN
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