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FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 | VOL. 116 NO. 127 | MARSHALL UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER | marshallparthenon.com
Faculty Senate elects budget work group representative By TAYLOR STUCK
THE PARTHENON In a campus wide email Wednesday, the Marshall University Faculty Senate elected Shane Tomblin to be the Faculty Senate representative of the budget work group proposed by university President Stephen Kopp. Tomblin is the senator for the College of Business and associate professor of managing, marketing and MIS. In the email, Kopp said he asked the leaders of the Faculty Senate, the Classified Staff Council, the Student Government Association, the Dean’s Council and the Department Chairs Council to help form a
budget work group that will confer on financial recommendations that the university is required to settle within the first days of May. In his address to the Faculty Senate, Kopp said the university was working on a very tight schedule. A preliminary expenditure schedule must be provided to the state by May 6, a tuition and fee schedule to the Board of Governors on May 9 and to the Higher Learning Policy Commission May 10 and a complete budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 to the Board of Governors on June 11. “The number one goal is we want good feedback, good
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I just felt, culturally, this is the way we do things here. If I had any indication it was important to the university community, it would have been created.”
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information sharing and good decision making,” Kopp said. “Our decision making will be helped by your input, your council and your advice.” Mark Zanter, senator from the College of Fine Arts, asked Kopp why a group like this had never been formed in the past because Kopp had said other colleges he worked for in the past had similar groups.
“I just felt, culturally, this is the way we do things here,” Kopp said. “If I had any indication it was important to the university community, it would have been created.” Harold Blanco, senator from the College of Education, asked what happened to the Budget Understanding Committee that he had been apart of in the past.
Mary Ellen Heuton, chief financial officer, said the committee ended because the budget director left, and it was a matter of time and the committee itself was not very successful. Kopp said it was up to the Marshall community to decide if the working group will continue and turn into a standing committee that works with the budget. Kopp announced a new information sharing website that allows anyone on Marshall’s campus to access numerous documents, which includes the budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The website can be reached through the president’s website
By MARLA NOWLIN
THE PARTHENON The College of Business case competitions started Thursday in Room 402 in the John Deaver Drinko Library. The 10 groups that presented were the top presenters in the marketing 420 capstone course. The groups presented a business, outlined all aspects of that business and compared them to other businesses in the same market. The groups presented months of research and analysis to a panel of judges and to their peers. At the conclusion of each presentation, the peers and judges were able to ask questions. The first group to present named themselves “The Graduate Alliance,” and their topic was a privately held company called Better World Books. “The Graduate Alliance” was comprised of Lance West, Samantha DiDomenico, Evan Shamblin and Lauren Rone, who researched how to keep the company more sustainable for a longer period of time. They concluded Better World Books could have a longer business life if they partnered with a larger company such as Amazon and other big brand competitors. During their presentation, they made a comparison to their strategy to better explain their suggestion. Senior Lance West outlined the possibility of a more sustainable business by comparing TOMS to Nike. West said both were in the business of selling shoes for sustainability, but they had two different approaches. Rone said they would be adding another target market to their sells. by partnering with a larger company The group said they accomplished their goal by making it to the competition and worked hard on their case for the past three months. “I feel the presentation went very well. We worked well as a group. I think we did a good job of answering the questions the judges threw at us with the information we already had. It was a great educational experience,” West said. The second group to present called themselves “The Wall Street Golden Girls” and they presented the company IBM and cloud computing services. Kayla Walker said her group has been working on the presentation since January. “We assigned our cases the first or second day of class, and we’ve been working on them ever since,” group member Abigail Mangus said. The group said there were some frustrating moments during the process. “I think the most difficult thing was, honestly just having to do the case competition and anticipating questions. Because cloud computing isn’t a complex concept, that was kind of the frustrating thing trying to elaborate. Especially since they’re in the one sector
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Natalie Tupta, a senior majoring in Latin, gives 10 inches of her hair to Hair for the Herd Thursday. By CAITLIN KINDER-MUNDAY
THE PARTHENON WMUL-FM, Marshall University’s student radio station, teamed up with the Huntington School of Beauty Culture, Thursday, for the sixth annual Hair from the Herd. Students, faculty and Huntington residents gathered on Marshall University’s Memorial Student Center plaza to donate hair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hair that was donated at the event will be given to Locks of Love to create real hairpieces for children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. More than 20 donors gave a combined total of 943 inches of hair, and more than $126 in monetary donations was given. Zach Runyon, sophomore English major, volunteers with WMUL-FM and said he was surprised some people were giving so much hair. One woman gave almost 60 inches. “Some kids are going to have some wicked hairs from that,” Runyon said. One male donated his locks during the event. David Neef donated more than 10 inches during the event. Donors were able to give hair as long as it was six inches in length. Hair measuring 10 inches or more is used by Locks of Love directly, and hair
and requires the user to supply his or her MUNet credentials. Matt Turner, chief of staff, said he would monitor the discussion section of the site and he is open to requests for any other information. The Senate also approved constitutional changes in representation caused by the merger of colleges. That measure will be placed on an electronic ballot for faculty to approve or disapprove. The Graduate School of Education and Professional Development is being combined with the College of Education; thus the exclusion from the election of the South
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that measures between six and 10 inches will be sold to pay the organization’s overhead costs. The HSBC sent hairstylists with admissions director and instructor Tena Kimball. Scott McSweeney is a student at the HSBC who volunteered during Hair from the Herd. McSweeney is in the second year in his program and will graduate in two weeks. McSweeney said he was happy to help during this year’s event. “I love it,” McSweeney said. “Anyway that I can give to the community is something I enjoy doing. Kimball supervised all the cuts and styles. Donors said they were pleased with their styles, even if they were apprehensive before the cut began. “I think some people are scared,” McSweeney said. “Once they realize they are able to donate and still have something left over for a look, they’re happy.” The donors often gave the hairstylists tips, but rather than keeping it themselves, they donated that money right back to the cause. Krystle Davis, program director of scholarships and donor relations at the Marshall Foundation, donated 10 inches to Locks of Love. Davis used to volunteer with WMUL-FM, and she thought donating would be a way she could
continually support their work, while giving to a good cause. “It’s so great that they give back to the community this way,” Davis said. “I’m so proud of the WMUL folks that are carrying the tradition on, and I’m proud to help.” Many WMUL-FM volunteers tweeted #forthechildren during the event and were also seen writing that along the sidewalks near the MSC. Bennet Siffrin, senior majoring in radio, television, production and management, is the traffic director at WMUL-FM. Siffrin said he felt the importance of the event rested on helping the children. “You don’t actually see the effect of it,” Siffrin said. “You just know that somewhere out there, a kid is getting this hair that they needed, so that they can feel better about themselves. They’re really going to appreciate what one person’s actions are doing for them.” Siffrin said the event was successful and he was thankful for all the people who helped make the event possible. “People have been coming in, excited to donate and happy to help,” Siffrin said. “I think it was a resounding success.” Caitlin Kinder-Munday can be contacted at kindermunday@marshall.edu.
Ritter Park goes to the dogs with dog fair Saturday By AMANDA REESMAN
THE PARTHENON The Marshall University pre-veterinary club will host its second dog fair, Saturday, from 2-4 p.m. at the Ritter Dog Park. The dog fair promotes the positive care of dogs by educating community members about their pet’s needs. The dog fair is not just limited to information about dogs because the vet club hopes to help all pet owners learn more about their pets. “We are having this event to help educate pet owners in the community. Some pet owners do not realize all the needs of their pets, or how their pet’s health can have and effect on themselves, other people or animals,” Laura Arnold, vet club president said. “As future veterinarians, we want to practice educating
the public now and set an example for the proper care of our pets. This includes helping people become aware of the positive epidemiological control veterinary care can have on a community.” The dog fair will provide information to the community about how to better care for pets, and the pre-veterinary club will hand out literature, answer questions and provide homemade and healthy dog treats. “The dog fair is meant to educate members of the community and to help them understand many misconceptions in animal care,” Arnold said. “For example, many owners question the point of getting their pets spayed or neutered. They often wonder if it is merely for population control. However, this is only one of the many reasons
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to have your pet fixed. Spaying and neutering can also help with behavioral issues, prevent disease and complications.” The pre-veterinary club started in October 2011 and was made to encourage those with a passion for veterinary medicine to pursue their dreams. “We are hoping that everyone can get something out of this event, whether it be gaining of knowledge, sharing of stories or free treats for your pets,” Arnold said. “We hope to show the community our love of animals and pass on any knowledge we can and to help animal health in the Tri-State area.” The pre-veterinary club hopes to educate as many community members and Marshall students as they can.
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“This information is very important for pet owners or future pet owners,” Arnold said. “It is common for students to move out of the dorms and decide to get a pet. This is a great experience, as pets can make great family members that can teach people of any age many of life’s lessons. However, many students do not realize what all they need to do after getting a pet, especially since animal care goes beyond merely food and water.” The pre-veterinary club works to help those in the pre-veterinary track get into veterinary school and become successful veterinarians through shared experiences and participating in community and volunteer events. Amanda Reesman can be contacted at reesman@marshall.edu. page designed and edited by TYLER KES kes@marshall.edu