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Volume 114, Issue 31
MORE than an Election SG administration fulfills 10 pushcard initiatives midway through its term By Xerxes A. Wilson Staff Writer
Nearing the midway point in his administration, Student Government President Stuart Watkins has completed 10 of the 34 items on the pushcard, while conceding five of the 34 items may not be feasible during his time in office. Watkins said he would give himself a B+ grade for his administration so far. “There are no regrets, but we could have done some things better,” Watkins said. “The way we were handling the appointments at the beginning of the semester was not efficient, and we have changed that and are moving on.” Watkins said since drawing
the ire of some senators over unfilled positions, all the open positions were filled aside from some positions which recently opened up because of resignations. SG Senate speaker Tyler Martin, who did not run on the More ticket said the administration has done a competent job so far aside from the appointment issues. Apart from items on the pushcard, Watkins said he is proud he and SG Vice President Martina Scheuermann were able to represent the student body at the legislative session during the summer. Watkins testified to the Senate Finance Committee while Scheuermann testified against the TOPS MIDTERM, see page 19
“There are no regrets, but we could have done some things better.” Stuart Watkins, Student Government president photos by BENJAMIN OLIVER HICKS and SHAINA HUNTSBERRY / The Daily Reveille
[Top] Student Government President Stuart Watkins in Free Speech Alley on Tuesday. [Center] Brittany Haynes, kinesiology sophomore, purchases a snack from a newly installed vending machines Tuesday in Middleton Library. [Bottom right] Cas Smith, SG director of sustainability, speaks during the SG Senate meeting Wednesday night.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Proposed fee could be $1,000 per year By Ryan Buxton Staff Writer
As the University’s financial uncertainty continues, Chancellor Michael Martin introduced the possibility of a new $1,000-per-year “flagship fee” to compensate for the lack of state funding with student dollars. ‘We are Martin discussed the idea forced to Tuesday at a fo- be almost rum on the University’s financ- perversely es sponsored creative in by the Faculty Senate. He said coming up the University with these is justified in fees.’ charging a highKevin Cope er price because Faculty Senate of the quality of president education students receive at the state’s flagship university. “If the legislature can’t protect the flagship from further damage, they must give us the capacity to replace state dollars with dollars from students,” Martin said Tuesday. Kevin Cope, Faculty Senate president, said revenue from the proposed fee is something the University needs, but the question is if a fee is the best decision under current economic circumstances. FLAGSHIP, see page 23
ACADEMICS
Fair educates students about overseas opportunities Only 2 percent of undergrads partake By Olga Kourilova Contributing Writer
Students looked into possible educational trips around the country and the world Wednesday. Nearly 940 students attended the Study Abroad Fair, an amount comparable to previous years, said Jill Clemmons, summer programs coordinator, although past years have never had as accurate of a count.
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‘To be competitive in the marketplace, [traveling abroad is] really an advantage.’ Harald Leder
Academic Programs Abroad director
Overall participation in programs has increased during the last several years despite harder economic conditions, said Harald Leder, director of Academic Programs Abroad. Participation in overseas
programs has dropped, but Academic Programs Abroad has been able to attract more students by offering new and non-abroad programs, Leder said. Still, only 2 percent of undergraduate students participate in APA programs, he said. “To be competitive in the marketplace, it’s really an advantage,” Leder said. Clemmons said she noticed more parents in attendance than in previous years, likely because students are bringing their parents to ask questions directly of the program ABROAD, see page 19
JASON BORDELON / The Daily Reveille
Michelle Zerba, English professor, left, speaks with A’dair Flynt, nutritional sciences sophomore, about international opportunities Wednesday at the Study Abroad Fair.