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Annie Rose was quite a thrill p.8 Vol.75, No. 19 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Wash. Tuesday, April 5, 1983 Universities open fire on Grimm budget By JEFF KRAMER Administrators and students have joined together in opposition to a plan that would cut university enrollment by 2,000 statewide and radically alter the way higher education is funded in Washington. The proposal, introduced to the House Ways and Means Committee last week by Chairman Dan Grimm (D-Puyallup), gives universities roughly $65 million less than the amount provided in Gov. John Spellman's budget. Washington Student Lobby Director Allen Jones blasted Grimm's proposal in a WSL release. "Universities couldn't even carry on with current program levels," he wrote. WSL Chair Scott Hogan called the budget "worse than anything we had expected" and "a giant step in the wrong direction. We should be throwing open, not squeezing shut the doors of our universities," he said. Grimm's budget would, in fact, shut the door on about 2,000 university students by abandoning the traditional way in which the Legislature funds higher ed. Photo by Blair Kooistra Getting a kick out of spring Spring has sprung in the small park near the commisary building, and Dave Sanders, a junior majoring in broadcast, was taking full advantage of the clear weather Sunday . afternoon in an impromptu game of soccer with friends. GBE faces one faculty cut By MARGARET CARLSON The office administration/business education department might have to drop one Full-Time Equivalent Faculty member by next fall. Hubert Thoreson, chairman of the office &-, adilMillfi « r # ti o»/l»u s i oe^s e d u c ^ t i en department, said this could result in a loss v^lJJfcSfjbrae sections. Tb*. <cfe^*attirierit* would riot be able to serve the needs of the students with this faculty cut, he said. A part-time employee may be hired to fill in for the lost position, Thoreson said. "Hopefully within a year or so, we will be able to restore that faculty position," he '.' said. '.''','.. . . . Dennis Murphy, College of Business and Economics dean, said that despite this faculty cut in the office administration department, the college is "actively recruiting" eight members for other departments. He said the department is conducting a nationwide search to fill part-time and full-time positions vacant or soon-to-be vacant tbafc.were.c^tt^d l^jpefi^Mtf^^^r^ .tibn and leave of absences/ Murphy s$H9that university ^ s i d e n t G , Robert Ross realizes that the CBE continues to attract students to Western who will support the other departments while completing their General University Requirements. "It is in the university's own best interest to provide for those (programs) that attract • See CBE/page 3 Instead of following the current practice of adjusting funding to enrollment, Grimm would provide universities with a fixed amount and require them to adjust enrollment accordingly. The proposal also features the virtual elimination of non-formula budget expenditures—those expenses which are particular to each university and must therefore be handled separately—and the elimination of Western instructional equipment budget. Under such a plan, however, Western would actually come out ahead compared to other state universities. Recent revisions in Grimm's budget show Western receiving $700,000-$800,000 less than what Spellman provides, an improvement over the $2 million figure originally proposed. Western would also be allowed to boost its enrollment by more than 300 with Grimm's plan because enrollment here has been kept low relative to the number of faculty. But Western administrators gave no indication they might come out in favor of the budget. Western President G. Robert Ross, one of the six state university presidents opposing the plan, noted that even with the revisions, Grimm's bill would force Western to operate below its continuing budget. Ross also found fault with the timing of the proposal. "At this late date, to come up with a new method (of funding) is disturbing," he said. Executive Vice President James Talbot said "no dissent at all" exists between Western and other universities, and that all six schools will work together to increase overall funding to higher ed. Grimm's budget would reportedly be most harmful to Washington State University, Eastern Washington University and Central Washington University. Community college funding would be maintained at current levels. Darcy Roenfeldt, chair oftheWSL's local chapter, predicted unified student opposition of the bill even though it favors Western. "We're sticking together on things," she said. "The WSL is a consolidated organization—at least it's supposed to be." Roenfeldt and other student leaders have argued that it is not the Legislature's place to limit the number of faculty at an institution. The bill also has drawn protest because it would eliminate state matching money for federally financed student loans. Roenfeldt said the Western chapter of the WSL will try to influence legislators by mail. A letter writing session is scheduled for 7 p.m. tomorrow in Viking Union 219. Computer science may get separate department by fall By SETH PRESTON Mathematics and computer science might become two separate departments by next fall, James Davis, College of Arts and Sciences dean, said last week. Davis will decide within the next two weeks whether to recommend the split. Hisapprovalwould.be the first step toward implementing the proposal. Pressure to split apparently has come from the computer science instructors, who feel they can accomplish more as a separate department. Fred Ives, spokesman for the computer science faction, declined to comment on the possible separation, hi wever. "I just aon't want to talk about it now. At least not until a decision has been made," , Ives said. "Whatever I say might have an impact on whether or not the split occurs." "I'll admit I'm sympathetic," he said. "I think computer science is such a timely field. Jobs seem to be in that area, and student interest is high." Richard Levin, current chairman of the math/computer science department, posed division. '"' , ^ ^"G&i^^ fifcftif rtadg^tfenJsi£ f enough to separate and fight for its own resources. When you have two groups, and both need resources, you have constant arguments over using them." Levin said he thinks the division should occur, and hopes that by doing so both math and computer science will be able to allocate increased funding on their own. Considering class sizes and. student demands, Levin said he thinks his department should have five to 10 more faculty members, despite a proposed .5 Full-Time Equivalent Faculty reduction in math/- computer science for next year. "I don't think we'll lose any instructors. We're hard-pressed; we're low on Western's budget funding," Levin said. He added that new math/computer science courses need to be created to meet demand. Updated figures for math/computer science majors, and current class sizes, weren't available at press time. If the first step in the separation process gains Davis' approval, the proposal would have to be approved, in order, by: the Faculty Affairs Council, the Academic Coordinating Commission, the Faculty Senate, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul Ford, President G. Robert Ross and the Board of Trustees Davis doesn't see the recent merger of the speech and journalism departments (into a single communications department) as having a positive effect on a math/ computer science separation. The number. :-and Sciences isri'tjlimite^ajjd shouldln't- "It (the merger) was a logical thing to do, since journalism and speech are interrelated," he said. "It seems to be a national trend, since many universities have separate Schools of Communication." He said that as a result, the two small departments may have more impact as a single, larger '•.unit .w' •.'•.'•.
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Title | Western Front - 1983 April 5 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 75, no. 19 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | April 5, 1983 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1983-04-05 |
Year Published | 1983 |
Decades |
1980-1989 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Elayne Anderson, Editor, Leslie Nichols, Managing editor, Don Jenkins, News editor, Lauri Ann Reed, Opinion editor, Gordon Weeks, Features editor, Pam Helberg, Sports editor, Shaun McClurken, Arts editor, Pat Bulmer, Head copy editor, Shelley McKedy, Copy editor, Karen McCrackin, Copy editor, Malcolm Lawrence, Copy editor, Blair Kooistra, Photo editor |
Staff | Nori Shirouzu, Design director, Margaret Carlson, Production manager, John Lavin, Staff artist, Masood Sahba, Business manager, Sharon Swanson, Advertising manager |
Photographer | Blair Kooistra, James Woods |
Faculty Advisor | Steffens, Pete |
Article Titles | Universities open fire on Grimm budget / by Jeff Kramer (p.1) -- Computer science may get separate department by fall / by Seth Preston (p.1) -- Getting a kick out of spring (p.1) -- CBE faces one faculty cut / by Margaret Carlson (p.1) -- Preview good sign for school (p.2) -- Improved PR heads AS list of projects / by Pat Bulmer (p.2) -- AS open for election queries / by Claire Swedberg (p.2) -- Loaned photos swiped (p.2) -- Ed department restructuring (p.3) -- Grass replaces eyesore houses / by Gary Lindberg (p.3) -- Ex-corps enlister tells of Zaire / by Kathy Smith (p.3) -- News notes (p.3) -- Opinion (p.4) -- Focus (p.5) -- Official announcements (p.5) -- Classifieds (p.5) -- Sports (p.6) -- Tracksters roll in first home meet / by Vicki Siggs (p.6) -- Viking golfers drop opener to UPS in soggy coaching debut for Westphal / by Steve Rupp (p.6) -- Women's crew gets dunked, men take one first place at Husky invitational / by Dan Ramsay (p.7) -- Lacrosse club loses debut in sudden death / by Margaret Carlson (p.7) -- Study Shakespeare in the Bard's backyard / by Laurie Jervis (p.8) -- Annie Rose Troupe mounts thriller show / by Shaun McClurken (p.8) |
Photographs | Dave Sanders (p.1) -- [Philip Rotter attempts to explain the Serra Sculpture to parents] (p.2) -- [Remains from Lake Whatcom flood] (p.5) -- Greg Ashby (p.6) -- Brian Bloom (p.6) -- Annie Rose (p.8) |
Cartoons | [Businessmen used to pay taxes?] / John Lavin (p.4) |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 44 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19830405.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
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Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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Title | Western Front - 1983 April 5 - Page 1 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 75, no. 19 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | April 5, 1983 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1983-04-05 |
Year Published | 1983 |
Decades |
1980-1989 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Elayne Anderson, Editor, Leslie Nichols, Managing editor, Don Jenkins, News editor, Lauri Ann Reed, Opinion editor, Gordon Weeks, Features editor, Pam Helberg, Sports editor, Shaun McClurken, Arts editor, Pat Bulmer, Head copy editor, Shelley McKedy, Copy editor, Karen McCrackin, Copy editor, Malcolm Lawrence, Copy editor, Blair Kooistra, Photo editor |
Staff | Nori Shirouzu, Design director, Margaret Carlson, Production manager, John Lavin, Staff artist, Masood Sahba, Business manager, Sharon Swanson, Advertising manager |
Photographer | Blair Kooistra, James Woods |
Faculty Advisor | Steffens, Pete |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 44 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19830405.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
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Annie Rose was quite
a thrill p.8 Vol.75, No. 19 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Wash. Tuesday, April 5, 1983
Universities open fire on Grimm budget
By JEFF KRAMER
Administrators and students have
joined together in opposition to a plan that
would cut university enrollment by 2,000
statewide and radically alter the way
higher education is funded in Washington.
The proposal, introduced to the House
Ways and Means Committee last week by
Chairman Dan Grimm (D-Puyallup), gives
universities roughly $65 million less than
the amount provided in Gov. John
Spellman's budget.
Washington Student Lobby Director
Allen Jones blasted Grimm's proposal in a
WSL release. "Universities couldn't even
carry on with current program levels," he
wrote.
WSL Chair Scott Hogan called the
budget "worse than anything we had
expected" and "a giant step in the wrong
direction. We should be throwing open,
not squeezing shut the doors of our universities,"
he said.
Grimm's budget would, in fact, shut the
door on about 2,000 university students by
abandoning the traditional way in which
the Legislature funds higher ed.
Photo by Blair Kooistra
Getting a kick out of spring
Spring has sprung in the small park near the commisary building, and Dave Sanders, a
junior majoring in broadcast, was taking full advantage of the clear weather Sunday
. afternoon in an impromptu game of soccer with friends.
GBE faces one faculty cut
By MARGARET CARLSON
The office administration/business
education department might have to drop
one Full-Time Equivalent Faculty member
by next fall.
Hubert Thoreson, chairman of the office
&-, adilMillfi « r # ti o»/l»u s i oe^s e d u c ^ t i en
department, said this could result in a loss
v^lJJfcSfjbrae sections. Tb*. |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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