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College leases bookstore operatio·n to Follett Co. cided to lease the book store to Follett By Penny Mateck Although the new bookstore man­ agerarrivedjust more than a month ago, involved used books. The Columbia College Bookstore he feels the students will see two signifi­ "They will be able to stock and sell has entered into a 7-year lease agree­ . cant changes the fir.;t day back to far more used books than we could," ment with the Follett Retail Company school. Gall explained. " This way students can ofChicago, the laJgest operator of more "We'll be offering better service and initially buy larger number.; of used than 225 college and university book­ more used books," said bookstore man­ texts saving some money on the cost of stores. ager Paul Bake~ "and I will be catering the books out front." One ingredient in the decision to to the needs and wants of the whole Another advantage to the Follett ta­ lease with Follett lies in the large num­ keover is the variety of sales and spe­ (Columbia) community." Cltronklefl'om HoSoubdt ber of advantages Follett has that Co­ cials they will be able to offe r. One item of particular interest to stu­ lumbia didn't. " All through the year our specials A 100-seat auditorium is the central feature of the Myron Hokin Center," dents is the bookstore's buyback policy "They have a variety of independent and sales will be timely to the needs of · recently constructed in the Wabash building. Bobbie Stewart (above) has on textbooks which is in effect not only ~n hired as director of the center which will have its grand opening later resour= that w~ couldn't hope to the students," said Baker. at the end of each semester, but all match," !;aid Bert Gall, Executive Vice Future plans include a complete re­ in the fall. through the year. President of Columb;;.. "Those re­ modeling and refixturing of the book "That is a great advantage and some-· sources include training for manage­ store. thing we were nev~r able to do," said ment, backup management, the ability " We want to make this a more com­ Gall. to buy in enormous volumes and nu­ fortable and a more fun place to shop,·· udent ·center One of the biggest reasons Gall de- merous vendor contrac4." Baker said. a king~ shape ' . TextboOk prices increase By Geneva Bland "I'm very optimistic." she said, want to build a whole new atnllOsoh<:nf By Penny Mateck said, "because they have the captive au­ a book is very high priced and I think it where the students can come and dience and students can't shop around." may be a little out of line, I will call the of something new at the " It's a challenge, because Columbia students can expect a I0 to Although book prices are increasing, professor and ask them if they are aware each year which either sparks without description," she 15 percent increase in textbook P.rices Baker said price is not the deciding fac­ of the price." little or no interest. Whether it's a " Nothing like this has ever been this full , according to the new school tor in whether he order.; a book or not. in tuition. a new class being of­ before anywhere as far as I know." bookstore manager. · If the instructor decides to stay with or a new instructor in a particular The center is named after Myron "The textbook industry runs. the "The decision of adoption (ordering the high-priced textbook, Baker will 'lcten•rt,mP.nt students are generally ho­ kin, a Columbia Board of worst inflation rate of almost anything a bookforuse in a class) lies totally with' beginning of the year. But member since 1972,who in the United States and basically there's th~ faculty here," Baker ex,Plained. "If Continued on Page 3 Columbia has added some- 1101 much I can. do about it," said Paul Bake~ manager of Columbia's Follett managed bookstore. form available from Stuan , and While the price increase applies both - ~overnment approval the possibilities of developing the to hard and soft cover books, Baker be­ with her. lieves publisher.; are more apt to raise After the idea is approved by a the price ofa soft cover book:" required for IGSL )Jlty member it would then be "It's the publisher's decision," Baker for exhibition. By Karen Brody to apply for the Federal Pell Grant and the Dlinois State Scholarship Award be­ The center's interior fea~res The Dlinois Guaranteed Student fore consideration is given to their IGSL separate platforms for Loan, (IGSL) application process has applications. pieces. A coffee house area: is changed as of July I, 1987, subjecting . According to Clement, approxi­ the front of the center, which will students to government approval based mately 5000 students in Dlinois last year ture baked goods, lite lunches and a upon need, according to Bob Clement, received student loans unaware that riety of coffees and teas. Director of Agency Relations for the Il­ they were eligible for federal and state A 100-seat auditorium- the linois State Scholarship "Commission. awards. Hokin Hall - has front and rear DIIOI<<:- 1 "There is a growing concern in the "They, (the federal government) tion capabilities, and a complete federal government concerning student want to assure that students that are eli- system and video projection unit. deb!/' Clement said. Consequently, students are required Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 3 Engli~h tutoring fcicilities expand By Kathleen Misovic eludes a lounge, a library/research fered to students this semester. Weekly Students may choose to sign up, or their The English "Department's Writing. space, a registration room, a computer · private tutoring for credit and drop-in teacher.; may refer them for tutoring, Center, a new tutoring facility designed room, and several tutoring. rooms. 1\vo tutoring service, both of which have Blouin said. Either way, each teacher to assist students of all major.; with their-.s:omputer.; and a variety of softwear rea­ been offered in past semester.;, will also can expect to be kept up to date on their writing skills, has opened this semester turing drills in writing skills such as be emphasized at the Writing Center. studencs' progress through the tutors. and is available to both students and fac- grammar and punctuation are available "I would like to see studencs use the "Many teacher.; have reponed the ulty, according to Rose Blouin, director for use by students, teacher.; and tutor.;. d19p-in service more," said Blouin. progress their students have made after of the Centet In addition to expanding its facilities, "Our service is too often overlooked or tutoring," Blouin said, "With some of An extension of'the tutoring center, the Writing Center has also expanded its not taken advantage of." their studencs' grades rising from as low previously located in the English De- services. Weekly English workshops, To receive weekly or bi-weekly pri­ as aD to as high as an A." "I like to mamlain a lot of close con­ partment's 700 off"ICC suite, the Writing reading improvement classes and En­ vate tutoring, students have until the tact with teacher.;," Blouin said. "I'm Center is a spacious area in room 702 of glish as a Second Language (ESL) in­ second week of the semester to go to the the Wabash buikJ.i?l!·. ~. center in- . struction, will be some of the classes of- records office and sign up for credit. Continued on Page 3 p \(,f 2 •wptl'mlll'r lll, t'lB:- COlUMBIA CHRONIClE '-I''' News Briefs New Director makes . Museum features new exhibit "This and Other Worlds," a photo exhibit by Susan Meiselas, Gilles Peress, positive career change Eugene Richards and Alex Webb will be on display at the Museum of Contem­ porary Photography, 600 S. Michigan Ave. now through Oct. 10. I Viewong hours are Mon.-Fri . 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat. noon to 5 p.m. By Penny Mateck seniors to set up interviews during their Admission is free . spring break. For more information, call663-5554. In what began as a co.ntroversy that Since McGovern's appointment rook effect July 2, the office has undergone Volunteer opportunities available at Field Museum left the Office of Career Planning and Professional Placement unstable and noticeable change. Individuals 18 or older looking for an interesting way to spend their free without direction for months now be­ "When I was hired, I was told 10 time may apply for one of the many volunteer jobs being offered now at the gins again with a new direetor, a new come in and to rebuild the depanmen! Field Museum of Natural History, Roosevelt Rd. at LakeShore Dr. name and many new ideas.