NEWSPAPER OF WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2002
EMINENT FACULTY AWARD ○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Dillman nabs top faculty prize
BY TIM MARSH UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Don A. Dillman, Washington State University social scientist and internationally known statistical survey expert, has been named the recipient of the 2002 Eminent Faculty Award, the university’s top faculty honor. “Don Dillman epitomizes the WSU motto, ‘World Class. Face to Face.’” said WSU President V. Lane Rawlins. “The strength of our university is reflected in his excellence,” Rawlins said. One of Dillman’s nominators noted, “No other social scientist has been as influential in develop- ing the scientific basis for survey research methodology over the last 25 years.” Dillman and five other faculty award winners will be saluted during the annual WSU Faculty Honors Convocation, set for 3 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in Bryan Hall Auditorium. Dillman is the second faculty member to receive the award, created last year by Rawlins. Virginia Steel, director of libraries, enjoys challenge posed by traditional and electronic library. (Photo by Bob Hubner, WSU Photo Services) The honor includes a cash award of $15,000. In his 33rd year at WSU, Dillman is the
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APPLICATION DEADLINE MOVED
Online research grows, challenges ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ role of WSU’s traditional libraries More scholars BY ROD FOSS senior Erica Patty may be typical of largest. The Owen library for science WSU TODAY many when she says, “I don’t study at and engineering is the second largest. the libraries anymore at all.” Because of the interdisciplinary nature applying A Spokane billboard shows the Is the library moving slowly, yet of study these days, people tend to visit shocked face of a grade-schooler as his inexorably, towards the scrap heap? more than one library. Holland’s busiest computer screen reports over 9 million Steel says no. time is late morning through the BY ROBERT FRANK WSU TODAY “finds” on his “search.” The ad is afternoon; its busiest days are Monday plugging libraries, with the text Tried and true and Tuesday. Key times of the semester Washington State University’s Admissions and suggesting that the student would have “Nationally, there is a perception that are a factor. Marketing Communication offices are ready to been better served with the help of a use is way down, but this is not so at Steel says WSU libraries boast more celebrate a “threepeat” next fall, if enrollment librarian. Virginia “Ginny” Steel, WSU,” remarks Steel. Students use the than 2 million items and some 30,000 applications continue to roll in at their current director of libraries at WSU and traditional libraries at WSU heavily, she serial publications. In the last five years, rate. professional librarian for 21 years would says. A survey from a year ago showed more than 33 percent of these resources And, despite the current economic downturn agree. Of itself, the Internet is not the 41 percent of the campus population have been checked out. This figure is and anticipated tuition rate increase, momentum problem. Knowing how to find and visited weekly. higher than in many research libraries. is rolling in their direction. Spring semester evaluate information can be. “This figure is ‘down’ slightly, but the Last year, 812,000 items were checked showed record-level enrollment and, so far, fall But a recent article in the “Chronicle buildings are far from deserted,” said out or used in-house, a figure that is applications are surpassing last year’s levels by 20 of Higher Education” suggests that Steel. “Students are lining up for the average for a library system the size of percent. Now, the university wants to use this students are deserting the traditional computers at Holland/New Library, but WSU’s and yet one that represents a opportunity to nudge itself closer to one of its library in favor of online information. traditional resources are still being used. slight decrease for the university. long-standing goals — raising academic standards Dorm rooms and classrooms have Students still come for help and study,” Funding for WSU libraries overall has and attracting high-ability students. Internet connections. WSU’s Samuel H. she asserts. declined because of statewide budget Already under way, the Admissions Office has Smith (CUE) building, with online WSU has six different libraries with reductions. “However, decreased classrooms and even a “café” sporting different hours and different focus. The funding for collections has not been (See “Academic scholars,” page 8) the electronic hookups, has been touted Holland/New Library for social sciences, as a modern marvel for education. WSU business, humanities and fine arts is the (See “Library,” page 8) President’s dialogue Foundation to move to downtown Pullman slated for March 7 BY SUE HINZ half of the second floor and the entire tion helps consolidate the foun- WSU NEWS BUREAU third floor of the three-story brick dation’s work force and gives us a President Rawlins will hold his next building, to be built on the southwest visible presence from which to raise Dialogue with faculty, staff and students at The Washington State University corner of Main and Kamiaken streets. support for the university’s strategic noon Thursday, March 7, in Room 119 of the Foundation has signed a 15-year lease The remaining space will be available position. Samuel H. Smith Center for Undergraduate with Duane Brelsford Jr. and Duane for other tenants. Greg Royer, vice president for Education. After opening remarks on current Brelsford Sr. of Town Centre LLC, “We are thrilled that the project WSU Business Affairs, said the city, university topics, Rawlins will take questions. which will begin work on a $3 mil- will become a reality,” said Greg the real estate developers and other Anyone wanting to submit a question in lion Town Centre project in Pullman. Sheridan, associate vice president of advance should send it to [email protected]. He The WSU Foundation will occupy University Development. “The reloca- (See “Foundation,” bottom of page 3) will address these questions during the Dialogue.
2 ALUMNI AWARDS 3 FACULTY AWARDS 4 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 5 TERRORISM 2 • February 22, 2002 WSU Today www.wsu.edu/nis/wsutoday.html WSU NEWS BRIEFS Dillman nabs Eminent award... university’s Thomas S. Foley In all, he has written Distinguished Professor of nine books and 180 Spokane Health Sciences grand opening Government and Public Policy in publications and served See WSU’s new, state-of-the-art health science facility on the the Departments of Sociology as investigator on 71 Riverpoint campus, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane. An open and Rural Sociology. grants and contracts house for public tours will begin at noon and run through 1 p.m. He is deputy director for worth nearly $10 Friday, Feb. 22. Tours will last about 30 minutes. Call 358-7540 for Research and Development in million. more information. the Social and Economic Sciences From 1991 – 95, he Research Center at WSU. In was senior survey Writing Portfolio results examined Feb.26 1970, he was founding coordina- methodologist in the A report detailing student performance on the recent WSU tor of the SESRC’s Public Opinion Office of the Director, Writing Portfolio will be presented to faculty, staff and students by Laboratory, one of the first U.S. Bureau of the Campus Writing Programs 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in university-based telephone Census. He provided Room 518 of the Sam Smith Center for Undergraduate Education. A survey laboratories in the United leadership for the short reception will follow. States. He directed SESRC for 10 development of new This presentation also will discuss ways in which information years, 1986 – 96. questionnaire designs from this report can be used. Everyone is invited. For information, Dillman is recognized interna- and procedures for the call Campus Writing Programs at 335-7959. tionally as a major contributor to 2000 Decennial Census the development of modern mail and other government ‘Fun Committee’ plans snowshoe trip and telephone survey methods. surveys. Don Dillman, WSU social scientist His book, “Mail and Telephone Dillman is president The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Fun Surveys: The Total Design of the American Association He is a graduate of Iowa Committee is sponsoring a one-day snowshoe trip on Feb. 23 that Method,” was the first to provide of Public Opinion Research State University, from which includes snowshoe rental and transportation. detailed procedures for conduct- and winner of numerous he also earned his master of Spouses, significant others and friends are invited, but GPSA will ing surveys by these methods. awards. science and doctoral degrees. only pay snowshoe rentals for current WSU graduate and profes- sional students. Rental information is available for all others. Those who already have snowshoes (or cross-country skis) are already “a step ahead.” Send questions or reservations to Nick Som at [email protected]. Snowshoes are first come, first served, and you have to give your Nine selected to receive weight (with warm clothing and whatever else you will carry) to rent the proper size. Alumni Achievement Award Common Ministry hosts buffet/auction The Graduate School is ners, Inc., a nationally recog- president for research, dean of The 14th Annual buffet/auction to benefit The Common presenting nine Alumni nized authority on global the Graduate School, professor Ministry at WSU will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Achievement Awards, each investing. of toxicology at Purdue Community Congregational United Church of Christ located at representing a different college, • College of Education — University. 525 NE Campus in Pullman. For information or tickets, contact The on April 16 in Kimbrough Hall, Herbert M. Berg, Ed.D. 1981, • College of Sciences — Common Ministry at 332-2611 or [email protected]. commemorating 100 years of education. Executive director for Gordon Hager, Ph.D. 1973, graduate education. Here are the Association for the Advance- chemical physics (now materi- College of Education to host conference the winners: ment of International Education. als science). Technical advisor “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” is this year’s theme of the College of • College of Agriculture and • College of Engineering and at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Education’s preprofessional conference, to be held 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Home Economics — Joseph Architecture — Ed Schweitzer, Mexico. Saturday, March 2, in the Compton Union Building. The confer- Jwu-Shan Jen, M.S. 1964, food Ph.D. 1977, electrical engineer- • Intercollegiate College of ence reflects the Dr. Suess Read Across America Celebration and science. U.S. Under Secretary for ing. Founder of Schweitzer Nursing — Janice M. Linehan, features two keynote speakers and seven workshops. Research, education, and Engineering Laboratories. M.N. 1999. Family nurse All faculty, graduate and undergraduate students statewide who economics; oversees four • College of Liberal Arts — practitioner. agencies of the USDA Research Michael Holloman, M.F.A. • College of Veterinary are interested in education are invited. Lunch will be provided. Service. 1993. Associate professor of Medicine — Travis C. McGuire, Reserve a free spot by e-mailing [email protected] by Feb. 25. • College of Business and fine arts, Seattle University. Ph.D. 1968, veterinary pathol- Economics — Gary Brinson, • College of Pharmacy — ogy. Professor in the veterinary Register now for mock interviews M.B.A. 1968. Founder and Gary E. Isom, Ph.D. 1973, microbiology and pathology Students preparing to enter the current tight job market or retired chair of Brinson Part- pharmacology/toxicology. Vice department at WSU. looking for internships are encouraged to practice their interview skills in a mock interview from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Lighty 160. Participants will receive valuable feedback from recruiters attending the Career Expo. This is the final opportunity this academic year for mock interviews sponsored by Career Bhatia Lecture March 5 Services. For more information on mock interviews, Expo events and Author, teacher and activist national Teacher Formation online registration, go to
SAHLIN, SMITH, FACULTY ADDRESS ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Five top WSU faculty selected for awards
BY TIM MARSH convocation, Hipps will give the address on April 23. 1976, is a WSU Boeing Distinguished Professor of UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Frances McSweeney is known for her fundamental Mathematics and Science Education. He is a graduate work on behavior and reinforcement. The National of the University of California Riverside. His master Washington State University faculty members, Science Foundation and the National Institute of of arts degree is from UCR and his doctoral degree is Frances K. “Fran” McSweeney, Ron C. Mental Health have funded much of her research. from St. Louis University. Mittelhammer, John L. “Skip” Paznokas, Lynda McSweeney, who has taught at WSU since 1974, is an Lynda Paznokas is a WSU Boeing Distinguished Paznokas and Kerry W. Hipps, have been named Edward R. Meyer Distinguished Professor, and serves Professor of Science Education. She has helped among the winners of this year’s top honors for on grant review panels and research journal editorial revamp and revise the university’s elementary university faculty. boards. She is a Smith College graduate and earned science teaching methods courses. Her efforts have These five — in addition to the Eminent Faculty her master of science and doctoral degrees from created WSU student-centered science education Award winner, Don A. Dillman — will be saluted Harvard University. laboratories, a science education classroom, an during the annual WSU Faculty Honors Convoca- Ron Mittelhammer is one of the most effective outdoor education program and a science education tion, 3 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in Bryan Hall Audito- teachers of statistics and econometrics in the United course for WSU’s new Master’s in Teaching degree. A rium. States, say his nominators. At WSU since 1977, his member of the WSU faculty since 1999, Paznokas is a Frances McSweeney, professor of psychology, will WSU graduate. Her master’s degree is from Portland coherent and well-reasoned lectures make even receive the Sahlin Faculty Excellence Award for State University and her doctoral degree is from highly complex concepts understandable, especially Research, Scholarship and Arts. The Sahlin Faculty Oregon State University. when supplemented by the use of his own interactive Excellence Award for Instruction will go to Ron C. A WSU faculty member since 1978, Kerry W. Hipps computer-based instructional materials. He has Mittelhammer, agricultural economics professor. is a researcher and teacher in the physics and chemis- written two textbooks. A graduate of Rutgers Univer- John L. “Skip” Paznokas will receive the Sahlin try of molecules and solids. His accomplishments in sity, Mittelhammer earned his master of science Faculty Excellence Award for Public Service. Lynda single-molecule electronics, using the scanning Paznokas, teaching and learning associate professor, degree from Rutgers and his doctoral degree from tunneling microscope, provide a base from which to will receive the Marian E. Smith Faculty Achievement WSU. launch a number of new technologies. His skills in Award, for significant and meritorious achievement Skip Paznokas’ efforts with teachers of science, presenting information to his students, his peers and in teaching. including those in biology, have been honored to lay audiences are praised by them. His published Kerry W. Hipps, chemistry and materials science statewide. Especially notable is his commitment to papers show strength in both theory and experiment. professor, was selected to deliver the Distinguished in-service training, during which teachers learn new Hipps is a University of Texas at El Paso graduate. He Faculty Address. Although honored during the skills to assist them in class. Paznokas, at WSU since earned his doctoral degree from WSU.
State revenue continues to slide WEB PAGE Washington state’s income woes appear to populations. be worsening. Governor Gary Locke an- “These official revenue forecasts are the nounced the latest revenue projections from numbers the Legislature and my office are SPOTLIGHT the Office of the Forecast Council earlier this required by law to use in preparing state week. According to the council, the official budgets,” said Locke. He added that “more state revenue forecast went down another painful and cost-cutting measures need to be $248.6 million. That puts the estimated deficit considered. In addition, we will consider at more than $1.5 billion in the 2001-03 revenue options such as closing outdated tax biennial budget. The governor warned that exemptions and loopholes. the shortfall could worsen with other projec- “It remains my hope we can balance the tions on school enrollment, rising social state budget without a general tax increase,” service caseloads and increasing prison he said.
Nominations open for library award
WSU Libraries are seeking nominations for the nominee’s efforts in one or more of the the Faculty Library Award 2002. The award is following areas: encouraging students to use presented annually to a WSU faculty member the libraries, personal use of the libraries, who has consistently supported WSU libraries. personal support of or contributions to the The award will be presented in a public cer- libraries, interaction and cooperation with emony in April during National Library Week. library faculty, service on library committees. Any WSU student, faculty or staff may Send a letter of nomination to Nancy A. nominate a faculty member for the award. Spitzer ([email protected]) at Holland Library- Get the scoop on Cougar Pride Days Nominations should include a statement about 5610 by March 11. A myriad of events are planned for Cougar Pride Days, March 28 – April 5. For information or to find out how you or your department can participate, you can now go to the new Cougar Pride Days Web site at
The National Women’s History Project is dedicated to promoting gender equity through public recognition of women’s d designated as Women’s History Month. This year’s theme, “Women Sustaining the American Spirit,” showcases the dive National Women’s History Month, visit www.nwhp.org. 7th Women and Leadership Forum set for March 28 Women’s history panel March 12
A forum aimed at recognizing and discussing women’s leader- A panel of four Washington State University his- Steven Kale, associate professor, will discuss ship will be held March 28 in Compton Union Building to high- tory faculty will present a women’s history panel “Women in French Politics in the 19th Century,” look- light National Women’s History Month. The theme for the month discussion at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in the ing at the role of salons in the political society of French is “Women Sustaining the American Spirit.” Bundy Reading Room of Avery Hall. elites. Barbara Roberts, former governor of Oregon, will give the key- Kathryn Meyer, assistant professor, will discuss Linda Heidenreich, assistant professor, will discuss note address, titled “American Women: Blazing the Trails, Laying “Women in the Roman Empire,” exploring women “Women in Spanish California in the 19th Century.” the Concrete” at 9 a.m. in the CUB Auditorium. in Ancient Rome. Heidenreich will tell the legend of “La Llorona Del Roberts has served as Oregon’s secretary of state, majority leader, Candice Goucher, professor for WSU Vancouver, Norte,” a story about a 19th century soldier’s wife and a county commissioner and a school board member. During her will discuss “Afro-Caribbean Women in Trinidad.” the life of the working class during that time. term as governor, Oregon was ranked the seventh best-managed Goucher will present her research on Trinidad and The panel will accept audience questions following state in the nation in 1993 and had the lowest unemployment in talk about women and the use of African-derived the presentations. For more information, contact Sue 25 years. ritual and performance. Armitage, history professor, 335-8569. She is an active public speaker and the founder of the “Legacy Program” that serves local and state government and nonprofit leaders in Oregon and Washington. Rob- erts also serves as the associate direc- tor of leadership development for Women of Color Day planned for March 1 the Executive Leadership Insti- tute at Portland State Univer- The 14th annual National Women of Color Day pro- advocacy and mentoring. Honorees at this reception, sity. gram at Washington State University is set for 6:30 p.m. organized by the Coalition for Women Students, include She attended Marylhurst Col- Friday, March 1, in the Compton Union Building. students, staff, faculty members, alumnae and lege, Harvard University, As a kickoff to National Women’s History Month, community members. Kennedy School of Government this program highlights women of color on the WSU For more information, contact Alice Coil of the Coa- and Portland State University. campus who have demonstrated leadership, lition for Women Students, 335-6849. The day’s events will be- gin between 8:00 – 8:30 a.m., with registration, a reception and light re- freshments. Alvin Ailey II dancers perform at Beasley Following the keynote address, concurrent ses- Renowned dance troupe Alvin Ailey II will perform tory of 14 different works. sions are planned until at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in Washington State The late Alvin Ailey, acclaimed dancer and choreogra- noon. Two sessions, set University’s Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. pher, began Ailey II in 1974 as a way to bridge the gap for 10:00 – 10:50 a.m., Ailey II, the junior company of the Alvin Ailey Ameri- between The Ailey School and professional careers for the will discuss the influ- can Dance Theater, is an ensemble of emerging chore- school’s exceptional students. Since then, some Ailey II ence of culture on ographers and promising young dancers from The Ailey members have gone on to careers with the Alvin Ailey women today and the Barbara Roberts, former Oregon governor School in New York City. The dance company empha- American Dance Theater. Others have become dance generational differ- sizes technique, performance and repertoire. Each teachers, choreographers and dancers on Broadway. ences in idealism and future goals of students. The latter session dancer has completed advanced training at The Ailey Tickets are $10 – $28 and are available at the Beasley will feature a student panel. School. ticket office, Cougar Depot, North Campus Information One of the 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. sessions discusses the journey to Led by Artistic Director Sylvia Waters, Ailey II fea- Center in Moscow, Albertson’s in Lewiston, G&B Select- vice presidency for two women at WSU, led by Charlene Jaeger, tures dance styles ranging from traditional ballet to A-Seat outlets, online at
Photo exhibit chronicles 100 years of contributions by WSU women
A collection of photos, titled “Women at WSU: Cel- ebrating a Century of Graduate Education,” will be on display March 15 – April 21 in the New Holland Library atrium. The display features pho- tographs of women who have played a significant role in WSU’s history, includ- ing faculty, staff, administra- tors, undergraduates and graduates, said Tori Byington, a coordinator of the project. During the last century, WSU has offered more than 250 graduate degree pro- Nellie Cooper, School of Business instructor, grams. Part of the display Feb. 19, 1900. highlights the first female graduate in each program. The original display, begun more than 10 years ago by a graduate student, has grown to more than 100 photographs, said Rebecca Steever, co-creator of the project and a production supervisor for Cooperative Extension and the College of Agriculture and Home Economics. A committee working on the project has added about 40 photos, including pictures of administrators and graduates. Student practices tinting lantern slides for botany class, circa 1910. (Photos courtesy of Rebecca Steever)
March 10 ing music written by women composers, performed by Two concerts Concert: Dutch Harpist Gwyneth faculty and students from the Wentink, first-prize winner of WSU Music Department, 8 Calendar of Events the 1999 Young Concert Artists p.m., Kimbrough Concert Hall, focus on International Auditions. Begins organized by School of Music 8 p.m., Bryan Hall Theatre, and Theatre Arts, contact Julie women organized by Beasley Perform- Anne Wieck, 335-4331. ing Arts Coliseum, 335-2241. Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. composers Keynote Special Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. Fresno Stanford, noon, Stadium Way State, 10 a.m., Stadium Way courts. Two concerts will be held this courts. month on campus, each provid- Events Events ing a special, but different, fo- cus on women composers. March 29 Sheila Converse, Washing- March 28 March 1 March 12 Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. ton State University instructor of California, noon, Stadium Way Music and Theatre, will perform 7th Annual Women and National Women of Color Day Panel Discussion: “Women in History from Roman Times to courts. Leadership Forum: Provid- Program: Honoring women of a voice recital at 8 p.m. Tuesday, ing an opportunity to discuss color on the WSU campus the Present,” a panel discus- March 26, in Bryan Hall Audito- sion by WSU women histori- different leadership styles who have demonstrated rium, featuring music written by and address ways to enhance leadership, advocacy and ans, 4 p.m., location TBA, organized by: WSU History 20th century American women leadership skills. mentorship. Begins 6:30 p.m., composers. CUB Cascade Room, orga- Department, contact Susan Armitage, 335-8569. Exhibits During the recital, a series of Keynote speaker: Barbara nized by Coalition for Women Students, contact Alice Coil, images, paintings and photo- Roberts, Executive Leader- graphs will be projected on a ship Institute and former 335-6849. Feb. 25 - March 12 governor of Oregon. screen to evoke the mood of the March 12 & 26 “A View from Sichuan”: Paintings song or poem. Latina Film Festival: Two films by Ji Ruoxiao, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Converse will be performing Concurrent Sessions: 8 a.m. – Monday - Friday, Compton 12 p.m., Compton Union March 3 with discussion following will four sets of songs, including run 6 - 9 p.m., location TBA, Union Gallery, organized by compositions by Florence Price, Building, Organized by Alvin Ailey II Dancers: Created Compton Union Gallery, Women and Leadership by dance pioneer genius Alvin organized by Mujeres Unidas, an African American woman contact: Dina Ibarra, 335- contact: Marty Mullen, 335- Alliance, Contact: Ginny Ailey, the company is one of 2313. who won many awards for com- Boyle, 335-6902. America’s leading vehicles for 8200. position in the 1920s; Claire • Session 1: “Women and the the performance of African Brooks, Gabriela Frank, and Influences of Their American modern dance Judith Lang Zaimont. Generations,”moderated by works. Begins 3 p.m., Beasley Faculty and students from the Maggie Reed. Coliseum, organized by March 26 March 18 - April 14 School of Music and Theatre Arts • Session 2: “Sustaining Our Festival Dance & Performing Faculty Recital: Sheila Converse, “Women at WSU: Celebrating a Spirit,” speakers: Marcia Arts, contact Beasley Coli- vocalist, 8 p.m. in Kimbrough Century of Graduate will perform a concert featuring Schekel, Gail Sterns. seum, 335-2241. Music Hall, organized by the Education:” A broad collection songs written by women com- • Session 3: “The Affect of School of Music and Theatre of historic photos women at posers worldwide at 8 p.m. Cultural Backgrounds for Arts, 335-6898. WSU, New Holland Library- Thursday, March 28, in Women Today,” panel Atrium, organized by WSU Kimbrough Hall. members: Sharon Stone, March 8 Graduate School, Holland Women’s History Recognition Library, Cooperative Extension, The concert will feature a Nancy McKee, Barbara Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. Boise Reception: time TBD, in the Aston. and Women’s Resource Center, wide variety of music styles and State, 2 p.m., Stadium Way Lewis Alumni Centre, orga- contact Tory Byington, 335- genres from different time peri- courts, organized by Intercol- nized by the College of 7026. ods. Both vocal and instrumen- Women’s Recognition Lun- legiate Athletics. Agriculture and Home cheon: Presenting the Economics, contact Britta tal performances will be in- Women of Distinction and Nitcy, 335-2243. cluded. This presentation is part Woman of the Year Awards, of the Women’s History Month noon – 1:30 p.m., CUB, Matt March 9 For information, contact: celebration and is free and open Carey Ballroom, organized Women’s Resource Center, to the public. For more informa- by Women’s Resource Women’s Tennis: WSU vs. March 28 Wilson Hall, Room 8, (509) Center, contact Kathy Washington, noon, Stadium tion, contact Julie Wieck, WSU Zeches, 335-6849. Way courts. Women’s Music Recital: Featur- 335-6849. assistant professor, at 335-4331. 6 • February 22, 2002 WSU Today www.wsu.edu/nis/wsutoday.html
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But that is different now and will and senior years. a threepeat is uncertain. Pending Academic scholars ... continue to be in the future. The “Every case is different and we tuition hikes and a struggling door might close earlier.” try to make our decision on state and federal economy pose (Continued from page 1) ‘World Class, Face to Face’ image. Academic eligibility for whether a student shows the the greatest hurdles. Meanwhile, moved its suggested application Plus, we are communicating more freshmen is determined by a academic potential necessary to the admissions office, Marketing date up by two months, from with prospective students and number of factors, including the be successful. We consider their Communications and admission May 1 to March 1. And it is trying to bring them and their student’s grade point average, his/ circumstances and any support- counselors statewide are continu- getting the word out to high parents to campus for a visit. her score on the SAT or ACT ing documentation, such as ing to focus on higher academic school and college counselors, as “Our experience tells us that exam and college preparatory recommendations from counse- students, building diversity and well as media, that WSU seeks once they (prospective students) courses taken in high school. lors and teachers.” expanding the university’s high-ability students. visit campus, they are much more Students are assigned an “Admis- In past years, student exposure. “What’s making this possible is likely to enroll. One comment we sions Index Number” which is applications were reviewed on “WSU’s strategic planning an increased awareness and consistently hear is ‘There’s so based on a weighted combination a rolling (first-come-first- and integrated marketing interest in the quality academic much more here than I thought.’” of grades and test scores, with the served) basis, beginning Dec. 1. programs have concentrated programs that Washington State Jim Rimpau, associate vice GPA counting for 75 percent of This year, however, due to the on excellence,” said Mary University offers,” said Wendy president for enrollment manage- student’s index score and the SAT volume of higher qualified Gresch, director of Marketing Peterson, director of admissions. ment, said the move to March 1 is or ACT counting for the other 25 applicants, the admissions Communications. “As we have “The word is getting out that being made for three major percent. office is waiting longer to developed this plan, we have students have the opportunity to reasons: Using the university’s online review applications from those also communicated our work face to face with faculty • it is more consistent with the Admissions Index Calculator (see with special circumstances or commitment to it. Students who are leaders in their fields.” dates set by other institutions
publishers. Internet self-publish- acquire electronic books, but that the Drug Information Center can and should fulfill a social and Library ... ers are suspect. A trained librarian judiciously and with caution. at the Riverpoint campus in cultural role. Art exhibits and can tell the difference in both Libraries must license access to Spokane (see the Feb. 8 issue of other attractions are part of that. (Continued from page 1) quality and credibility. these materials, as opposed to “WSU Today”) couldn’t function What about the “silence” continuous,” says Steel. “In fact, Probably, most people don’t buying copies. And the e-book without its electronic link to the libraries used to insist upon? the latest allocation saw an think of the librarian as a type of business is uncertain; early players WSU libraries. And electronic Professor Harold Hill, from the increase in the collections teacher or as a skilled profes- in the field are dropping out. links can deliver more than text. movie, “The Music Man,” could budget.” sional, or realize that a librarian “It is a complex and rapidly For example, audio resources on threaten the public library’s must have a graduate degree. Steel changing environment,” Steel the Web allow music students to scholarly atmosphere with a bag Quality and guidance has a B.A. in comparative declares. “More than ever, WSU listen to recordings that might of marbles, and he disrupted the literature from Rochester, N.Y., must spend wisely, understanding not otherwise be readily available. sanctum by singing and dancing With the traditional library and a master’s in library science and minimizing the risk.” But those links can’t deliver with Marian the librarian. “I holding its own, at least at WSU, from the Graduate Library Electronically, the WSU libraries anything if the power grid goes remember that movie,” laughs what does Steel make of the School, University of Chicago. link to the Web and to a system down. An ice storm like the one Steel. “But I don’t think it will online trend? These are typical credentials for with multiple capabilities, that hit Spokane in 1996, or just a ever go that far.” She is concerned that students librarians. She adds that a including the catalog of holdings downed power line, will send “People come to see people,” tend to believe everything on the librarian’s master’s degree should and acquisitions system, all students who are facing research she says. “The library is a main Web. But a researcher can be come from a school accredited by shared with Eastern Washington deadlines scurrying back to the gathering place. There are still misled with wrong or obsolete the American Library Association. University. Distance education library and printed resources. quiet places for study, but other information from sources less Universities often hire librarians and branches rely on electronic Steel says WSU’s library staff areas are now available where than credible. Everyone needs who have advance degrees in information, but they have not encourages students to use the conversation, collaboration and occasional guidance in looking other fields. abandoned print. best sources available, regardless group study are encouraged.” for and trusting information, Information literacy is the Steel has to look at all the of format. If online makes more something she fears is not focus. Helping students and factors of the electronic scenario. sense, that is where the researcher Solid future available with independent faculty understand the world of Online doesn’t necessarily mean is directed. Electronic technology has not online searches. information — what it is, where it “better.” There are advantages rendered the traditional library “Today’s students grew up with is, how to determine quality, and disadvantages. The social library obsolete, but rather has extended PCs,” she explains. “Their what you can believe — is the For one thing, electronic media The computer is not the only its reach and made it more expectations are different. They specialty of the trained librarian, is often more expensive. Access to change agent in the library. efficient. And greater technologi- need to be taught about print especially at WSU. online periodicals isn’t free. The Libraries are turning “attrac- cal sophistication will allow the resources.” And even though WSU libraries have digital copies tive” with comfortable furniture, library to keep changing to meet many students have Web The electronic library of WSU dissertations, but the stylish atmosphere and creature the needs and expectations of “surfing” experience, she feels So the traditional library is still university can’t digitize published comforts such as food and drink. users. Keeping pace with these most still need to be taught how viable, but the availability of books because of copyright. This is not a passing fad but a changes will require library to navigate through the electronic electronic databases and journals Digitizing special collections reflection of student expectation, professionals to take more information environment. are changing the WSU system. which WSU owns outright or based on their upbringing and technology classes. The traditional library has As one example, the library is books on which the copyright experience, says Steel. She is But in the stream of change, items selected by qualified canceling print subscriptions if a has expired costs about $7 per sympathetic to someone wanting libraries will still collect printed librarians who are really “infor- reliable, archived electronic form page or more if they require coffee or a snack to be comfort- and bound works and provide mation specialists.” They strive to is available at a reasonable cost. special handling. able in the library environment. on-site services. The traditional acquire works from reputable WSU has and will continue to Steel agrees with Danial Baker And she believes today’s library library is here to stay.