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This is the last in a three-part series ex- plaining how Colorado has defunded its As lawmakers look to heal a broken model for funding public insti- higher education system to the point that tutions in Colorado’s young legislative session, CSU and state higher university leaders are discussing privatiza- tion and administrators from community education offi cials have taken to the streets in grassroots campaigns to colleges are talking about closing. convince the conservative voting community to support a way to fi x the the state’s policy conundrum. Part 1: Go to Collegianspecialreports.com for look for an in-depth narrative of Colo- If they fail, many say big institutions could privatize and small ones rado’s long road to its current fi scal calam- could close. ity. But many are confi dent that their message will be heard. Part 2: Visit the same Web site for an exam- ination of what colleges and universities in Colorado are doing to cope with myriad Video isit Collegianspecialreports.com to watch interviews with budget cuts pouring from the state’s high- See PAGE 5 or ull story experts who explain what must happen to keep Colorado s higher education system.
New policy dra t would Interview with rst ban guns on CSU campus provost candidate on By IRSTEN SILVEIRA he Roc y ountain Collegian campus today Only police and members of the military By IRSTEN SILVEIRA will be allowed to carry concealed weapons on ATTEND T E FORUMS campus under the fi rst, unapproved draft of he Roc y ountain Collegian CSU President Tony Frank’s weapons policy re- With his background in psychology, hat Robert Sternberg s Open leased Wednesday. Forum Though the policy now prevents valid permit Robert Sternberg, one of three fi nal candidates for CSU’s provost, said rare- hen today, : to : p.m. holders from carrying on campus, CSU Chief of here Lory Student Center Cherokee Police Wendy Rich-Goldschmidt was given the ly does a leader accomplish anything if Ballroom authority to approve requests of exemption. he or she begins with a set agenda. People requesting the right to carry a con- Nonethe- hat alerie ray ardcastle s Open cealed weapon must provide legal documenta- less, in regard to Forum: tion of a “specifi c and serious ongoing threat or Colorado’s higher hen a n. , : to : p.m. court-ordered protection,” said CSU spokes- education woes, here Cherokee Ballroom person Brad Bohlander. Sternberg, who is The draft also suggests that any campus visitor being interviewed hat Rick Miranda s Open Forum: Feb. , : to : p.m. who fails to comply with the policy will “be subject by the CSU com- hen here Cherokee Ballroom to all legal penalties, including criminal trespass munity today in a provisions,” which, Sen. Greg Brophy, Republican, forum open to the D-1, said will be diffi cult to accomplish. public, said he is the people I met and with the can-do at- “There’s a long reach between charging “about as familiar mosphere of the campus,” he said. someone with something and convicting them,” as an outsider can Not only excited for the challenges he said, adding that if a lawsuit is fi led against a STERNBERG be” but said if he he could face if chosen to be the sole valid permit holder, he said he thinks the uni- gets the job, he in- academic advisor for CSU, Sternberg versity would lose. tends to utilize all said he and his wife love Colorado and While legal action against a permit holder available resources and seek new out- can’t wait to hit the ski slopes. is an option, Bohlander said, a policy violator lets of revenue. The search committee charged with faces a range of disciplinary action. FILE P OTO ILLUSTRATION Sternberg, who currently serves as a fi lling the position of provost / execu- “It’s not our intent to be aggressive about dent support, Chair of the CSU System Board of dean at Tufts University, said he visited tive vice president began the search for this,” he said. Governors Patrick McConathy’s offi cial state- CSU in 2005 and was impressed with a permanent provost in October 2009 Last year, the Associated Students of CSU ment said the decision to the university’s reputation for research and required that candidates have: passed a resolution supporting concealed carry initiatives. on campus, and despite the overwhelming stu- See GUN on Page “I was tremendously impressed with See PROVOST on Page 2 Thursday, January 21, 2010 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Weather Correction Campus Eye In Kelley Robinson’s Wednes- Today day guest column, “The conflict impacting Israeli partly cloudy mothers,” an Israeli resident named Chen Abrahams was inaccurately identified as Dalia 43 | 31 Yosef. The Collegian regrets this error. Friday Calendar p.m. showers Today Peace Corps General Information session 45 | 427 6 p.m. Laurel Hall, Rm 103 Saturday Come learn about “the tough- est job you’ll ever love.” Hear mostly cloudy of a volunteer’s experiences and what it takes to join Peace 39 | 26 Corps. Campus Calendar Soil & Crop Sciences Weekly Seminar To submit calendar Noon entries go to http:// Plant Sciences Building, Rm collegian.com/ W9 campuscalendar. The Department of Soil and Nick Lyon | Collegian Crop Sciences will hold its weekly seminar. The speaker Employees of Woody’s Pizza, Rudy Gomez and Erin Borsdorf, hand out pizza to a group of students on the Lory is Mary Stromberger from Student Center Plaza Wednesday afternoon. Woody’s pizza, located at 518 W. Laurel St., is open daily from 11 a.m. Soil and Crop Sciences. to 2 a.m. and is best known for its fresh pizza and cold beer. Stromberger’s topic is, “Does Lumbricus terrestris promote 1 p.m. Provost/Executive VP night you won’t soon forget. is the kick-off for adult and to study piano and eventually biodiversity in Irish soil?” Kelsey candidate Robert Sternberg There will be: a casino night, veteran student gatherings for become an artist on the inter- 4 p.m. 3:15 p.m. several live comedy perfor- the semester. national concert stage. ‘This Is It’ Lory Student Center, Chero- mances, karaoke and carnival See this young technical and Stickly 7 p.m. kee Ballroom snacks and prizes. Don’t miss Saturday musical genius in a stunning Lory Student Center Theatre 7 p.m. The committee leading the out on one of the events CSU concert that includes works Come join Campus Activities Women’s Basketball vs. New The Local Loco Show search for provost/executive does best. by Rachmaninov, Scriabin, and watch Michael Jackson’s Mexico vice president at CSU will Chopin, Bach and Beethoven. “This is It.” This movie will offer 2 p.m. bring three finalists to meet Closing day: Navajo and Jackson fans and music lovers Moby Arena with the campus community Hopi Textiles CVMBS Research Day worldwide a rare, behind-the- It’s a Jason’s Deli Kids Day, Jan. 21 through Feb. 2. Can- 11 a.m. Noon scenes look at the performer which means youth admis- didates will meet with faculty Avenir Museum of Design and The Hilton Fort Collins, 425 as he developed, created and sion is only $1. The CSU and campus administrators, Merchandising, University West Prospect rehearsed for his sold-out con- Rams women’s basketball as well as ASCSU student Center for the Arts The CSU College of Veteri- certs that would have taken team plays New Mexico at Tune in to channel 11 at leadership during their visits. This is the closing day of nary Medicine and Biomedical place beginning this summer Moby Arena. Visit http://www. 9 p.m. for CTV News, CTV All members of the campus the exhibit, “Woven to Wear: Sciences (CVMBS) is proud in London’s O2 Arena. Admis- CSURams.com for more community are welcome to at- Navajo and Hopi Textiles from to invite you to attend the 11th Sports and the Colorado sion is $4. information. Music Lounge. tend an open forum scheduled The Durango Collection®.” Annual CVMBS Research with each finalist on the dates The collection pays homage Prodigy and Protégé Series: Day. below. to the creativity and skill of Dariya Korotkova Navajo and Hopi weavers. 7:30 p.m. ‘Women Back in School’ Friday Griffin Concert Hall, University 10 a.m. Spring Ram Welcome Win- Adult Learner and Veteran Center for the Arts Adult Learner and Veteran ter Carnival Services Gathering Daria “Dasha” Korotkova, a Services Lounge, Lory Student 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 14-year-old, award-winning Center, Rm 195 Lory Student Center Lory Student Center, ALVS piano prodigy from St. Peters- Interested in joining Women Join other CSU students at Lounge, Rm 195 burg, Russia, has had a dream Back in School? Come to this the Lory Student Center for a Get to know your peers. This to come to the United States session.
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OPINIONThursday, January 21, 2010 | Page 4 YOUR TWO CENTS “It’s hard to imagine anything good that could come out of such a For the duration of our higher education crisis cover age, the poll question results will not be printed. owever, the poll question will be available online horri c tragedy. But it oers Americans a chance to show compassion everyday at Collegian.com. and humanitarian commitment to the rest of the world.” Earth ua e in Haiti must not be orgotten good that could come out of such a can get creative. If you do not feel like get- e e s s at horrific tragedy. But it offers Americans ting too creative, you can also visit the Stu- a chance to show compassion and hu- dent Leadership, Involvement and Com- With the state s billion shortfall looming, manitarian commitment to the rest of munity Engagement office on the main olorado s hi her education bud et finds itself the world. It gives our government an floor of the Lory Student Center. They on the chopping block again. By , if no opportunity to show the world our in- have a list of organizations operating in funding solutions can be found, state fund ternational policies are more than a few Haiti that need your help. Don’t miss this ing for colleges and universities could dry up By WADE McMANUS endless wars in the Middle East, and opportunity to help your fellow man. completely. To take part in the higher educa that we are capable to go out of our way The worst circumstance that we as tion crisis discussion, contact your legislators Much of Haiti has now been bur- for those in need. Americans, and as human beings, can do and school administrators and tell them what ied in rubble for more than a week, It also shows that we can still be re- is to allow Haiti to turn into a fiasco like you think. and international aid still struggles sponsible leaders in the international Hurricane Katrina. The U.S. relief effort in CSU ADMINISTRATORS to reach those in need. This most arena, as we lead the effort to bring New Orleans was an embarrassment to recent disaster is said to be one of much-needed aid to Haiti. It is also an the country. the worst humanitarian tragedies in ystem hancellor oe lake opportunity to show a willingness to If America wants to maintain legiti- decades. cooperate with the international com- macy as a prominent international leader, resident ony rank It is now clear that the death munity; rather than the common “our- it cannot afford another humiliating relief t dent o ernment resident an count is massive: More than 50,000 way-or-the-highway” approach that we effort. More importantly, we as a country earhart bodies are already buried in mass have repeatedly displayed. U.S. coop- need to be successful to establish a good graves. Some early estimates report eration and collaboration can go a long track and use that as momentum for tak- COLORADO APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE the casualties to be much higher, way to polish our tarnished image. ing on the rest of the humanitarian prob- surpassing 200,000 deaths. Many This is also a time for U.S. citizens lems that plague the globe. Well, at least a ep. ack ommer more face dire circumstances. The — meaning you and me — to show our much better effort. ep. ark errandino initial shock of the Jan. 12 earth- support and conviction for humani- If your heart feels any heavier after ep. ent am ert quake was only the beginning of the tarianism and social justice. There are the tragedy in Haiti, take advantage of en. oe eller long struggle that Haiti now faces. a number of ways for the public to get that emotional charge and take notice en. el apia Piles of concrete mark what involved, to show support and to prove of the other tragedies that deserve our en. l hite once were heavily populated cities. that Americans are not completely apa- attention. Katrina and the tsunami Those lucky enough to survive are thetic. that devastated much of Indonesia GOVERNOR AND GUBERNATORIAL now without shelter, clean drink- CANDIDATES Several organizations –– this in- have largely been forgotten, but even ing water and a consistent source of cludes the Red Cross, Save the Children in times of domestic crisis, we cannot food. Sanitation is a growing prob- and UNICEF –– have already launched discredit the crisis of others. o . ill itter lem, as water treatment plants were programs with the goal of raising the ohn ickenlooper demolished. It is clear that this poor an aes funds needed to finance what may Wade McManus is a senior political nation needs aid. There’s no limit to cott c nnis be the biggest relief effort ever to take science major. His column appears Thurs- the generosity that Haiti can accept. place in the Western Hemisphere. days in the Collegian. Letters and feedback It’s hard to imagine anything We too can help in this effort — we can be sent to [email protected].