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Volume 98, Number 4
Thursday, September 5, 2013
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MU expands textbook rental BookMarq adopts new program to loan 75 percent of titles By Jason Kurtyka
jason.kurtyka@marquette.edu
BookMarq, the Marquette bookstore operated by Follett Higher Education Group, started a “Rent-All” program this semester, which allows students to rent all their books, excluding material students have to write in, such as workbooks. More than 75 percent of its titles are now available for rent. For some students, textbooks can cost close to $1,000 per semester. BookMarq realized this financial hardship for students, and in 2010 it unveiled a new rental program. During the program’s first fall semester, BookMarq offered 33 percent of its titles for rental. David Konkol, the manager of BookMarq, said he believes Follett’s policy is a success because books are becoming cheaper and more accessible to students. “Renting is all about the student,” Konkol said. “In fact, in many cases we’ll be renting a book for less than our cost to
put it on the shelf.” Over the last decade, textbook prices rose 82 percent and continue to rise 6 percent per year. According to the Government Accountability Office, the publishing industry releases new editions of books with small changes and undermine the market price on used textbooks, because they bundle the new edition with workbooks or online pass codes. To gain access to the online material, professors often require students to buy the newest edition of the textbook. Marquette is one of more than 400 schools who participate in Follett’s textbook rental program. Elio DiStaola, Follett’s Marquette campus representative, said their research shows almost 50 percent of students rent textbooks. “Rental continues to be the most popular option in our stores with this program,” DiStaola said. “We’re opening the door to even more savings opportunities.” Compared to students at the University of WisconsinMadison, who pay an average of $1,200 on books per semester, Marquette students receive more help on textbook costs through renting. In 2007, a UWSee BookMarq, Page 3
Deans, MUSG to meet on advising Schultz suggests professional advisers in reform discussion By Joe Kvartunas
joseph.kvartunas@marquette.edu
This year’s top priority for Marquette Student Government is academic advising reform, an effort spearheaded by President Sam Schultz, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences and former chair of the academics committee. “I think advising is one of those things that matters academically, simply to make sure you graduate on time,” Schultz said. “But good advising is hopefully more than that.” Richard Holz, dean of the Col-
lege of Arts & Sciences, is also a proponent of improving Marquette’s advising process. Holz and the deans of the other colleges are working on reviews of the advising process. Holz said he will be meeting with MUSG representatives on Thursday to hear their perspectives on the issue. A 2012 MUSG survey shows nearly 25 percent of students were either ‘dissatisfied’ or ‘very dissatisfied’ with their advising sessions. “That depends on college, but on average between the colleges, some of them are that bad,” Holz said. Anne Deahl, associate vice provost for academic support, said she recognizes these numbers show a need See Advising, Page 4
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Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu
BookMarq adopted a “Rent-All” program to control costs since textbook prices have risen 6 percent each year.
Clinic opens in 707 building
The newly named Marquette University Medical Clinic, formerly known as the Student Health Service, will expand its services by opening a new location in the 707 building, in addition to the existing space in Schroeder Complex. Although the name might be changed, the medical services provided at the clinic will be the same, said Keli Wollmer, physician assistant and clinical coordinator for the clinic, in an email. “After much research and input from students, it was felt that Marquette University Medical
Clinic is more representative of who we are and what we offer,” Wollmer said. Wollmer said the mission statement of the clinic reads: “In support of the Catholic, Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, or care for the whole person, (the clinic) is committed to advancing the overall health and wellbeing of our students while at the same time supporting their cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social development.” Wollmer said the new clinic will provide comprehensive health care by offering physical exams, sexually transmitted disease screening and pap smears. The clinic will also evaluate and help manage injuries such as fractures, sprains and strains with on-site X-ray machines. If a student is planning to leave the country, services like immunizations are also available to prepare for those trips. Along with the medical
services, new wellness services will be available to students. The facility in the 707 Building will offer free yoga and meditation classes starting this semester. Steve Pelrine, a sophomore in the College of Engineering, said he sees the new clinic as useful. “I never used Student Health Service, but I think it is very important for students to have access to a student health center,” Pelrine said. “It provides basic care in a familiar environment which is very helpful when you are away from home and away from your regular doctor.” “I would definitely use the medical clinic (if I needed to),” he said. “It’s more convenient than finding an immediate care center or waiting at an emergency room.” The new satellite clinic will be staffed by the physicians and physician assistants on a rotational basis, and will have a dietitian on staff.
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Yoga, meditation to be offered by health center this semester By Matthew Kulling
matthew.kulling@marquette.edu
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