Wednesday, January 30, 2013 // Issue 67, Volume 78
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OPINION
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Drivers face daily space race Channler Hill Assistant news editor
When Robertson Stadium was destroyed, so were 2,016 student parking spaces — only 771 of which will be returned following the completion of the new stadium. Students have three options when purchasing a parking pass: Garage, Student Commuter or Economy. The Stadium Parking Garage was designed to help offset the loss of Robertson Stadium parking, but some students are unable to afford the $322 annual fee. Psychology sophomore Jasmine Joseph, who now parks in Lot 9C across from Cullen Oaks Apartments, parked at Robert Stadium and said the number of students who lost spaces preceding its demolition is ridiculous. “My friend had to park around the Ponderosa to get to class,” Joseph said. “You have to worry about buses. They’re not the same size, so not as
Rec fees too muscled up LIFE+ARTS
“The new garage will help tremendously this fall and getting the spaces at the stadium back a year later will also help. But students will still need to utilize the economy and ERP lots,” said Director of Parking and Transportation Services Robert Browand. | Aisha Bouderdaben/The Daily Cougar many people can fit at one time. You have to literally wait for God knows how long for a bus and then you have to get to class.”
BOARD OF REGENTS JAN. 30, 2013 MEETING, AGENDA OVERVIEW ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESS Presenter: Chair Jacob M. Monty s Approval of UH honorary degrees s Approval of master of science in industrial design degree at UH s Approval of master of athletic training degree at UH s Approval of a bachelor of arts in communication with a concentration in integrated communication degree at UH s Approval of a bachelor of arts in world cultures and literature degree at UH
FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION & MASTER PLANNING Presenter: Chair Tilman J. Fertitta s Approval of the naming of Building 1 at the University of Houston Energy Research Park to be named the Schlumberger Building
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Presenter: Chair Jarvis V. Hollingsworth s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute insurance contracts for Fiscal Year 2013 – UH System s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts for banking and credit card processing services - UH System s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute a contract amendment for lease space for UHS Lone Star College University Park - UH System s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute a ground lease for development of housing on University property on Calhoun Road - UH s Approval is requested to delegate authority to the chancellor to negotiate and execute a contract for providing comprehensive facilities and event management services for UH athletic facilities - UH s Approval is requested to write off aged delinquent accounts and notes receivable for FY2012 - UH System For the full meeting agenda, visit: v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload. aspx?mk=50069182&fn=agenda.pdf Graphics by Andres Garcia
Spring 2013 students have been encouraged to try the Energy Research Park, which has been open to students since 2009, with its own
campus bus route. D i re c t o r o f Pa r k i n g a n d
Moscow lead gives scoop SPORTS
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ADMINISTRATION
Regents cover concerns Amanda Hilow Managing Editor
The majority of people in established career fields have at least one boss or authority figure to whom they report. President and Chancellor Renu Khator has 10. The UH System Board of Regents, who appointed Khator five years ago, will meet at 12:45 p.m. today to discuss the delegation of University-related responsibilities to her, among other things. “Our top priority remains student success,” Khator said. “We are all involved in creating and sustaining an environment at UH that fosters genuine understanding and achievement by our students.” The Board of Regents is the governing body of all universities in the UH System. It consists of nine regular members and one student regent appointed by the Texas governor and legislature to uphold the System’s public image and provide policy direction. A large role of the board is to hire and manage university
presidents and chancellors. They also have the duty to delegate certain authorities as seen fit. The meeting looks to approve Khator’s authoritative measures on matters concerning Fiscal Year 2013 insurance contracts, the purchasing of natural gas, lease space for the development of housing and the writing off of aged financial delinquency accounts. According to the Board of Regents’ meeting’s agenda packet, the FY2012 accounts that need to be written off total about $6.7 million, up from about $5.8 million last year. “State universities are required by law to extend credit to students without consideration of credit history or the ability to repay,” the agenda said. The Board of Regents also looks to approve the addition of an industrial design master’s program, a master of athletic training degree, an integrated communication concentration and a REGENTS continues on page 3
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