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Other medical colleges not provoking protests By Annie Harrison Senior Reporter
Unlike Central Michigan University, faculty at Western Michigan University and Oakland University have not publicly opposed their new medical schools. According to public relations departments at both universities, faculty have not voiced opposition because
the medical schools are not being financed by funds from existing academic programs. CMU Director of Public Relations Steve Smith said no funds from existing programs are being used for the CMU College of Medicine either. Bob Miller, associate vice president for community outreach at WMU, said there has been no official opposi-
tion to their school of medicine by university faculty and staff. He said the response has been positive because people believe the school of medicine will enhance university prestige and the quality of student education. “The vast majority of people have been very supportive,” he said. As Central Michigan Life reported Wednesday, it is still
undecided if CMED faculty will be included in the Faculty Association. The department of journalism, as reported Oct. 28, voted unanimously to oppose CMED if revenue from existing academic programs is being used to finance it. On Tuesday the Academic Senate took a vote to halt further action to CMED. Miller said the faculty has
not been opposed to WMU’s school of medicine because it will be a private school affiliated with the public university. He said it will be funded privately, so it will not take funding and resources away from the public university. Miller said their school of medicine has “applicant school” status at stage one with Liason Committee on
Medical Education and has not had its site visit yet. WMU will have the formal application submitted by April 2012 and he anticipates a LCME visit after that. He said WMU hopes to receive preliminary accreditation in 2012 so they can have student recruitment in 2013 and begin classes in 2014.
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Steven Johnson hired for new vice president position By Mike Nichols Senior Reporter
Steven Johnson has accepted Central Michigan University’s offer to become the first vice president of Enrollment and Student Services. Johnson, Howard University’s associate vice president for Enrollment Management, was formerly the CMU director of operations and professional development from 1997 to 2000. Johnson will report to University President George Ross as part of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for the Admissions Office, the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid, Academic Support Services, the Office of Student Life, the Counseling Center and part of the Office of Residence Life. The position will become
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Winn resident Paxton Main, 5, shoots a basket during an after school activity teaching children the sportsmanship of basketball, hosted by Partners Empowering All Kids, a program designed to provide all school-age children with activities in a fun and safe environment Thursday night at Fancher Elementary School, 801 S. Kinny Ave. “It was super fun,” Main said. “My favorite part was shooting the basketball.”
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Mount Pleasant resident Jayden Cook, 5, has his shoes tied by his father Johnnie Cook after playing a Partners Empowering All Kids basketball activity Thursday night at Fancher Elementary School, 801 S. Kinny Ave. PEAK is administered by the City of Mount Pleasant Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with Mount Pleasant Public Schools.
“It teaches them the basic skills of the sport like dribbling, ball-handling, shooting and just getting them started to prepare them for the next level,” Barlow said. The program also wants to stress parental involvement and having a good time, she said. Barlow said they try to en-
program is all about. Robyn D’Reaux of Mount Pleasant enrolled her son Caleb D’Reaux-Rodgers, 4, in the program. “He is very excited to be here,” D’reaux said. “He loves basketball and it’s a good way to start up and get him some basic skills.” Caleb has also done the soc-
courage everyone to come out to the program. It’s always a fun time, she said. “We encourage parents to come and learn with their kids,” Barlow said. “It’s really just being active with the parents.” Barlow said introducing kids to the sport and getting them aware of the basics is what the
Central Michigan University and the Faculty Association will begin bargaining today, less than a week after a fact-finding report was released detailing each issue between the groups. It is the first time the two sides will meet since Sept. 30. Fact-finder Barry Goldman’s non-binding set of findings came Tuesday in an attempt to break an impasse in the four-month-old contract talks, in which mediation has already failed. FA President Laura Frey declined comment on the findings. Goldman sided with the university’s proposals on economic issues such as salary and benefits, and with the FA on retirement and promotion increases. The university proposed a pay freeze for this year with small increases for the next two years. Goldman dismissed the
cer Start Smart program, but basketball is his favorite sport, she said. When he grows up, Caleb said he wants to be a basketball player. “I really like dribbling,” he said. metro@cm-life.com
Writer’s reading packs Baber Room By Ben Harris Senior Reporter
Visiting fiction writer Kelcey Parker insisted although her work may be poetic, she does not write poetry. About 80 people attended Parker’s reading from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Charles V. Park Library’s Baber Room. Parker read “What my Lips have Kissed and Where, and Why” and “Mermaids” from her new collection of stories “For Sale By Owner,” winner of the 2011 Next Generation Indie Award in Short Fiction. Parker will release a novella
in 2013. After the reading, Parker took questions from the audience. “I was so excited. I bought her book and loaned a friend money to buy a book,” said Mount Pleasant senior Lee Szelag. “It was a wonderfully poetic form of fiction.” Parker is the director of the creative writing program at Indiana University South Bend. She said it was nice to hear from students other than her own and it was good for students to get a fresh perspective. “My students don’t ask me questions about things like
how I became a writer, and so I sometimes forget that students have those questions,” Parker said. “I enjoy talking about those kinds of things with students.” Darrin Doyle, associate professor of English language and literature, orchestrated the event and said he was happy with the turnout. “I was happy with it. You never know for sure how many people will come, but this was a success,” Doyle said. “I look for someone with a unique voice and style and she has it.” A WRITER | 2
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CMU, FA go back to bargaining today
Children play, learn basics of basketball
The Start Smart basketball program aims to teach kids more than just how to dribble a ball. “They’re still working on their coordination at this age, but it’s all about them having fun,” said Ashlii Barlow, coach of Start Smart basketball. “That’s our main thing.” Barlow began working with the program last summer, but it has been going on for at least four or five years, she said. The program will be held from 6 to 6:50 p.m. and again from 7 to 7:50 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays for the next six weeks at Fancher Elementary, 801 S. Kinney Ave. The program familiarizes children ages 3 to 5 with the fundamental skills needed to be successful in the sport. Other Start Smart programs offered throughout the year include soccer, flag football, tennis and golf.
effective in January 2012 and he will receive an annual salary of $200,000. “It is my privilege to be able to return to CMU and have the opportunity to work with members of the university community in achieving strategic enrollment goals while enhancing the student experience,” Johnson said in a press release. “As the societal landscape changes, it is critical for colleges and universities to have a strategy to guide their efforts.” Johnson was hired after a national search began last spring. He was one of two finalists who toured this semester, the other being Cherise Peters, former associate vice president for enrollment services and registrar at Georgia State University. The hiring decision was made by Ross.
FA’s contention that CMU had $228 million in unrestricted funds at the time that could be used to fund more generous raises. “With the recommendations of the independent, third-party fact-finder now in hand, we look forward to moving quickly toward reaching an agreement,” Director of Public Relations Steve Smith said Tuesday. Chris Benison, president of the Students for Faculty registered student organization, said he believes Goldman gave his best advice to both parties involved in the contract negotiation. “My general impression is that Mr. Goldman did make an attempt to be as fair and impartial as possible given the circumstances,” the Mount Pleasant senior said Tuesday.
-University Editor Theresa Clift contributed to this report. university@cm-life.com
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Kelcey Parker, author of “For Sale By Owner,” explains to the audience the inspiration for her story “Mermaid” before reading it Thursday evening in the Charles V. Park Library’s Baber Room.
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