1989-05-17; Central Michigan Life

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Central
Michigan
LIFE
WEDNESDAY
May 17, 1989
Religion vs. art
Clergy plans strategy to counter
president's decision to convert annex
by SALLY GIRARD
! IFF Ne'.vs Editor
The Bovee University
Center Annex will be converted
to an art gallery "as soon as
physically possible," and
members of the religious
community said they think the
drcision is inappropriate and
are considering taking action.
President Edward Jakubau-
skas announced his decision —
which does not require Board of
Trustees approval — at the
Board's May 5 meeting.
Space will be provided in the
UC where students can be
alone and reflect. There also
will be space set aside in Pearce
Hall for minority students,
although they will not be
confined to only that area,
.lakuhauskas said.
He said the annex was
converted from a chapel years
ago and using the space as an
art gallery is in step with the
University's academic mission.
Tom Jones. United Methodist
campus pastor at the Wesley
Foundation, 1400 S.
Washington St.. said the
building was dedicated as a
chapel when it was built in the
1960s.
"Two years ago it was
converted, but it was never
converted in some of our
minds," he said.
Pastor William White of
Immanuel Lutheran Church,
320 S. Bradley St. said the
religious community plans to
act on Jakubauskas' decision
within one week.
"I think there is going to be
some significant things done,"
White said. "It's going to be real
organized."
Kent Bowden, vice president
of the Campus Religious
Ix-aders' Association said the
group of about 25. which he
said could be called the Friends
of the Alumni Chapel met
Monday and Tuesday to discuss
what it wants to do about
Jakubauskas" decision. He said
the Alumni Chapel was the
original name of the building.
White said the group is
considering contacting alumni
and'or taking legal action.
"There may be a good legal
case because of some of the gifts
that were given," White said.
Bowden, Evangelical
Campus Christian Leader
Association chairman, said the
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Negotiations continue
for CMU x-ray services
The exact fate of x-ray
services for University Health
Services is as of yet undecided.
Contract negotiations
between the University and
Central Michigan Community
Hospital. 1221 South Drive, will
continue Thursday morning,
UHS Director Ed Brown said.
As of July 1. patients
requiring x-ray services will be
transported to CMCH and back
again. Brown said in an April
interview. The change was
brought about due to a decline
in the number of UHS patients
who needed x-rays.
Brown said he has questions
about the contract's transportation proposal and he wants to
clear them up at Thursday's
meeting.
James Hill, vice president for
Student Affairs, will make the
final decision about the
signing. Brown said.
"Once we are satisfied what
we're asking will be met and
the needs of the students will
be met. . .we will sign the
contract," he said.
Slow Going
CM LIFE'J«H S4u««f
For two-years olds, a slide can be fun. But only if
you go slow like Tim Smith of Mount Pleasant did
at Potter Park Monday afternoon.
HERRON
Herron named
vice president
by SALLY GIRARD
LIFE News Editor	
President Edward Jakubauskas Tuesday
recommended Russ Herron be named vice
president for University Relations.
Herron, executive assistant to the president
said he was pleased with his promotion.
"I'm looking forward to
continuing my work in a
broader scope," Herron; secre-
taryto the Board of Trustees,
said.
Herron also has been
chairman of an External
Relations Committee for more
than a year. That work is
similar to what Herron's
duties as a vice president will
be, Jakubauskas said.
"I don't need to get to know the people,"
Herron, Media Relations director, said. "I'm not
really starting from scatch."
Herron's appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board. Jakubauskas' recommendation stated Herron should begin work July 1.
Jakubauskas said he chose Herron because of
his extensive experience as director of Media
Relations.
"Russ Herron is an outstanding person who
will provide leadership in CMU's public
relations efforts," Jakubauskas said.
Herron will oversee Media Relations, Governmental Relations, Community Relations,
Development and Alumni, Intercollegiate Athletics and Public Broadcasting.
He also will be resposible for internal
communications and the liaison with Middle
Michigan Development Corp. and University
Park.
Herron said the main resposibilities of the
new vice presidential office are to get more
funding for the University and enhance CMU's
image.
Herron was one of five candidates recommended to Jakubauskas by the vice presidential
screening committee. He will remain executive
assistant to the president and secretary to the
Board. He said a new Media Relations director
should be chosen within 30 days.
Herron earned a bachlor of science degree in
business from Eastern Illinois Univeristy,
Charleston, III. and a master of science degree
in journalism from the University of Illinois.
Before coming to CMU, Herron was a reporter
frothe Illinois State Register, Springfield and
assistant director of Public Relations at EIU.
In 1959 he became assistant director of Media
Relations at CMU and a journalism instructor.
Board raises room and board rates, waits on tuition
by PATTY MAHER
LIFE Edtor
The Board of Trustees will
wait until its July meeting to
decide if fall 19S9 tuition will
jump more than 10 percent —
after state appropriations are
decided.
If the Board adopts the
resolution which was scheduled
to be proposed at its May 5
meeting, tuition for undergraduate Michigan residents will
jump from $53.80 per credit
hour to $59.50 per credit hour.
In-state graduate students'
tuition will increase from
$73.50 to $81.50.
Out-of-state undergraduates'
tuition   will    increase   from
1989-90
(projected)
59.5
20 40 60
Tuition cost (In dollars)
60
$139.50 per credit hour to
$154.50 per credit hour if the
resolution is adopted. And
tuition for out-of-state
graduate students will increase
from $160.50 per credit hour to
$177.50.
The Board now awaits the
decision of tbe Senate Higher
Education Appropriations
Subcommittee. President
Edward   B.   Jakubauskas   and
Richard Miller, vice president
for Governmental Relations,
presented Central's case to
state Sen. William Sederburg,
R-East Lansing at CMU's
budget hearing.
Jakubauskas said he does
not think the current allocation
method is equitable and CMU
is funded lower on a
per-student basis than any
other state institution.
"Greater funding equity will
be achieved by replacing the
institution-based allocations
with a funding model that
focuses first on programs and
students, a model that provides
equal support for student
programs wherever offered in
the state," Jackubauskas said
at the hearing.
The Education Appropriations Subcommittee should
reach a decision about CMU's
funding before the Board of
Trustees meet again in July.
Although the Board did not
reach a tuition decision at the
May 5 meeting, it did approve
several other resolutions.
Room and board will be
increased, following the
Board's decision. Residence
hall occupants subscribing to
the 20-meal plan will experience a 4.89 percent increase in
charges. The Board also
approved the installation of
cable TV in residence halls.
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