WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSllY

Volume 21, Number 33 June 29, 1995 WMU to receive largest percentage increase in appropriation WMU will receive the largest percent- Pretty credited Haenicke with effec- Engler based this year's executive bud- age base appropriation increase among the tively stating WMU's case and calling the get on the classification system developed state's 15 public universities for 1995-96. University' s history of underfunding to the by the Carnegie Foundation for the Ad- After several months of work on the attention of the legislators. vancement of Teaching. It includes special budget bill, the Michigan Legislature con- "I am confident that our success is a adjustments for Michigan State Univer- cluded a marathon session June 15, pre- direct result of the strong leadership of sity, WMU and Grand Valley State Uni- serving WMU's 7.8 percent appropriation President Haenicke, who really captured versity - the universities in each of the boost that was originally proposed in Gov. the attention of legislative leaders, gov- three Carnegie classifications (Research, John Engler's executive budget. For the ernmental officials, alumni, friends, fac- Doctoral and Master's, respectively) that next fiscal year that begins Oct. I, WMU' s ulty, staff and students by very effectively had the lowest state funding per student state appropriation will be $97.6 million, pointing out that WMU is a unique institu- relative to their peers. an increase in excess of $7 million over last tion with a first-rate comprehensive aca- In addition to WMU at a 7.8 percent year. demic program at both the graduate and "I would like to put on the public record undergraduate levels," he said. (Continued on page four) my sincere and genuine gratitude to Rep. Don Gilmer, who has worked tirelessly on Board holds tuition increase to 2.6 percent; behalf of this institution," President Haenicke told the Board of Trustees at its figure is lowest among state public institutions June 23 meeting. Gilmer is chairperson of Students at all levels attending WMU commitment to accessibility by minimiz- the House Appropriations Committee and this fall will be assessed the smallest per- ing any cost increases for all of its stu- has led the legislative charge for equitable centage increase in costs at any public, dents." funding for WMU. four-year institution in the state. In recent years, WMU also has increased Haenicke also thanked Keith A. Pretty, The Board of Trustees June 23 approved funds for student financial aid by at least vice president for external affairs and gen- an across-the-board 2.6 percent increase in the same percentage that tuition has in- eral counsel, and his staff for their hard tuition and required fees for all students- creased. Last year WMU increased student work over the past several months. In addi- undergraduate and graduate, resident and aid by 6.75 percent and the year before by tion to keeping on top of issues in Lansing, non-resident. The increase is the smallest 5 percent. The increase for this coming Pretty's office coordinated a Legislative at WMU in 10 years. year is expected to be 3.8 percent. Nearly Advocacy Network of faculty, staff, stu- The board's action is part of a continued 70 percent of all WMU students received dents, alumni and friends around the state three- year effort at WMU to hold down the $80 million in financial aid last year. to contact lawmakers. cost of higher education. A year ago WMU WMU's trustees did not table the tu- "I cannot say enough about the vital role had the second lowest tuition increase in ition proposal for one month, as has been that Don Gilmer played for us," Pretty the state and the year before WMU had the the practice in the past to allow time for said. "He really knows the needs of higher lowest tuition increase of all public univer- constituency input, because they wanted to education in this state. He 'went to the sities in Michigan. be sure that WMU' s resident undergraduate wall' for us, especially in the II th hour. He This past March, the board approved a students would qualify for a state tax credit made a strong recommendation to Gov. freeze in room and board and apartment under Public Act 7 of 1995. There is a July Engler in support of our appropriation. rental rates for the first time in 25 years. I deadline for each institution to certify And he pushed our budget through the WMU is the only institution in Michigan with the state treasurer that its tuition in- whole legislative process. Our local legis- with no room and board increase. More- crease is below the cost of living increase. lati ve delegation of Reps. Ed LaForge and over, those students who stay in the resi- After the new tax credit, for which all in- Chuck Perricone and Sen. Dale Shugars dence hall system and freshmen entering state undergraduate WMU students will be also was very supportive of our institu- this fall will have no room and board in- eligible, those students will pay less to tional appropriation. creases for two years. attend WMU in 1995-96 than in 1994-95. "I must also salute the special efforts of President Haenicke commended the Haenicke noted that three other public many alumni, employees and friends of the trustees for accepting his tuition recom- universities have taken similar action, but University who contacted their local legis- mendation, and he added, "When coupled they did not stay under the 2.6 percent lators around the state on our behalf," he with our zero percent increase in room and ceiling for non-resident undergraduates or continued. "They were remarkable in their board rates for the next two years, WMU for graduate students; those students are steadfast support for WMU." has clearly demonstrated its institutional not eligible for the state tax credit. Two June 29,1995 WesternNews Five chosen to receive year-end Staff Service Excellence Awards Five employees have been chosen by the Staff Service Excellence Awards selection committee from campus wide nominations to re- ceive the first year- end awards of $1,000. They are, along Baxter Cumming Dedow Flickinger Sutton with the employee groups they represent: Terry L. Baxter, and development. Under her leadership, also was recognized for her outstanding Sindecuse Health Center, professional/ staff members have taken on such projects dedication to students. Dedow has set up technical/administrative; Alberta M. as helping to sponsor an exhibit of the controlled drinking experiments to dem- Cumming, history, clerical/technical; Carol NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, onstrate the effects of alcohol. "... most of R. Dedow, public safety, Police Officers which set records for participation, and the all, she listens to problems, offers support Association; and Thomas H. Flickinger staff/pharmacy program for employee pre- and helps find solutions, at a personal level, and Bryan K. Sutton, physical plant-build- scription drugs, which has resulted in sub- because she cares," wrote one nominator. ing custodial and support services, who are stantial savings to the University. In addi- Flickinger and Sutton worked as a team sharing the award for the American Fed- tion, Baxter was nominated for her com- to greatly improve the appearance, cleanli- eration of State, County and Municipal mitment to the community, including or- ness and general condition of Lawson Ice Employees. The selection committee is ganizing two bone marrow donor drives Arena, which receives extremely heavy made up of representatives from each of and helping to create a new Eating Disor- seasonal usage. The custodians were com- WMU's staff employee groups. ders Recovery Program. Her work training mended for their enthusiasm and friendly The awards are intended for those staff staff in WMU' s Division of Environmental demeanor that make a positive work envi- members who reach far beyond their as- Health and Safety in OSHA guidelines and ronment, and for their hard work that signed responsibilities to give generously her training lectures to students in the De- "turned around the former conditions at and creatively of their time and talents to partment of Physician Assistant also were Lawson" and resulted in numerous com- make a difference. A total of 31 persons recognized. pliments on the excellent condition of the were nominated. In addition to the cash Cumming, an employee for almost 16 facility. Flickinger became a permanent awards, the winners received a framed years, was chosen because of her work as employee in 1993 after working as a tem- certificate, were honored at a luncheon and an administrative secretary to coordinate porary employee for two years. Sutton is a will have their photographs placed in a the myriad activities of a busy academic five-year employee, who also began as a permanent display. department with diverse responsibilities to temporary worker. Baxter, who came to WMU eight years students, faculty and administrators. "By These awards conclude the first full ago, was recognized first and foremost for her personal, unselfish dedication of time year of the Staff Service Excellence Awards her personal dedication to students as their and effort, in the face of staff cut-backs, Program, which was established by the physician. As director of the health center, she enabled us to inaugurate a new doctoral University at the joint request of the Ad- she also was cited for bringing total quality program which increased our instructional ministrative Professional Association, management concepts to Sindecuse to cre- staff by 50 percent and resulted in hugely Clerical/Technical Organization, AFS- ate an environment fostering staff growth increased demands on her secretarial re- CME and POA. In addition to the annual sponsibilities," one nominator wrote. "In awards, the program includes the presen- addition to everyday office duties, she as- tation of up to 12 quarterly awards con- sisted in the mounting of three national and sisting of a $50 gift certificate and a ~NNms international academic conferences, is recognition certificate. Editor: Ruth A. Stevens; Staff Writer: Cheryl P. Roland; working on another scheduled for late fall First-quarter nominations for 1995-96 Photographer: Neil G. 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Sunseeker in top 10 Retired Kellogg exec to advise the president Sunseeker 95, the University's Charles W. El- extremely fortunate to have someone with sleek. brown-and-gold solar car, has liott, the Kellogg his expertise, business acumen and re- maintained its position in the top 10 Co.' s executive vice markable experiences to assist our institu- for most of Sunrayce 95, fmishing president for admin- tion." June 26 in seventh place. istration and chief "I don't plan to slow down," Elliott Sunrayce 95 began June 20 in financial officer said. "I view this change as a new and Indianapolis with 38 teams qualify- who is retiring July challenging stage in my career. I am very ing for the 1,100-mile trek to Golden, I, has accepted a anxious to get started. Colo., where the race ends June 29. position as senior "I was deeply impressed with what a The winner is determined by total adviser to President great facility the Haworth College of Bus i- elapsed time. Haenicke. Elliott ness has in Schneider Hall," Elliott contin- The University of Michigan team The Board of ued. "I want to meet with the department - winner of the two previous races Trustees approved his appointment at its chairs, faculty and alumni to get a better - was forced to drop out June 25, June 23 meeting. understanding of the college." leaving WMU the only other Michi- Initially, Elliott's principal responsibil- Before joining Kellogg in 1987, Elliott gan team in the race. Only seconds ities will involve working closely with held various executive positions during his separated the top four teams, the Dean David B. Vellenga, Haworth Col- 30-year career with Price Waterhouse, in- Massachusetts Institute of Technol- lege of Business, Haenicke said. "I want cluding partner-in-charge of its Chicago ogy, George Washington University, Chuck to develop external relationships, Tax Department and member of the Price the University of Minnesota and Cali- particularly with the business community, Waterhouse Policy Board. fornia State Polytechnic University and to enhance the visibility and academic He is chairman of the board of the at Pomona. programs of that college," he said. "We are Ambassador Fund and a member of the They were followed by Northern boards of EMPHESYS Inc. and Steelcase Essex Community College of Mas- Board OKs revised budget Financial Services Inc. He also is a direc- sachusetts; Queen's University of On- tor of the Michigan Historical Center The Board of Trustees June 23 approved tario; WMU; Stanford University of Foundation, the Kalamazoo Symphony a 1994-95 general fund operating budget California; the combined team of Orchestra and the Arts Council of Greater totaling more than $170 million. Mankato and Winona state universi- Kalamazoo. The routine action is required to reflect ties of Minnesota; and the University His first association with the University "inevitable changes" in the original budget of Missouri at Columbia, rounding began when he joined the WMU Founda- that the board adopted at the beginning of out the top 10. tion board of directors in 1988; he now the ~urrent fiscal year, said Dean K. Sunrayce 95, sponsored by the serves on its executive committee. U.S. Department of Energy, is the Honsberger, University. budgets. third race for solar cars built by col- The difference between the two budgets leges and universities. WMU fin- is $8.2 million. Most of that, about $6.1 Obituary _ ished in eighth place in 1990 and million, stems from funds committed to John Woods, 18th place in 1993. individual units at the University not yet emeritus in English, spent by them, Honsberger said. died June 15 in Kalamazoo. He was Jobs _ 68. The following list of vacancies is cur- 6/27-7/3/95. A WMU faculty rently being posted through the Job Oppor- (R) Media Relations Assistant, P-03, member from 1955 tunity Program by employment services in Intercollegiate Athletics (Sports Media to 1992, Woods was the Department of Human Resources. Inter- Relations), 94/95-472, 6/27-7/3/95. a nationally-ac- ested benefits-eligible employees can ap- (R) Customer Service Representative, claimed poet. He ply for any of these positions (bargaining S-08, Telecommunications, 94/95-474, 6/ was the author of Woods or non-bargaining) by submitting a job 27-7/3/95. nine books of po- opportunity transfer application during the (R) Medical Office Assistant, S-05, etry, six shorter collections and more than posting period, or may contact an em- Sindecuse Health Center, 94/95-477, 6/ 250 poems published in journals. He re- ployment services staff member for assis- 27-7/3/95. ceived numerous awards for his writing, tance in identifying themselves as candi- (R) Coordinator, Special Services including being selected as a Distinguished dates for these openings. Program (Term ends 8/31/95; renewable), Michigan Artist in 1978 and a National S-OIand S-02 clerical positions are not P-04, Academic Skills Center (Student Endowment for the Arts Fellow in 1982. required to be posted. For persons inter- Support Program), 94/95-481, 6/27-7/3/ In 1978, Woods was one of the first two ested in faculty positions, there are open- 95. recipients of the Distinguished Faculty ings in selected fields. A letter of applica- Please call the Applicant Information Scholar Award, WMU's highest honor for tion should be submitted to the appropriate Service at 7-3669 for up-to-date informa- a faculty member. He was named the first dean or chairperson. tion on the Job Opportunity Program and poet-in-residence in the College of Arts (R) Assistant Women's Basketball vacancies available to external applicants. and Sciences in 1991 to recognize his stat- Coach (Term ends 3/31/96; renewable), (R) Replacement ure as a poet and to enhance the study of C-04, Intercollegiate Athletics, 94/95-471, WMU is an EO/ AA employer poetry in the Department of English. Four June 29, 1995 Western News Board grants tenure to Two new degree programs available this fall 23 faculty members WMU students willbave two new gradu- The new master's degree is intended to Twenty-three faculty members were ate degree programs from which to choose provide advanced training in metals, poly- approved for tenure by the Board of Trust- beginning this fall. mers, composites, ceramics and electronic ees June 23. The appointments are effec- The Board of Trustees June 23 approved materials. Prospective students include tive with the beginning of the 1995-96 proposals to offer a doctor of philosophy engineers and scientists working in the academic year. degree in comparative religion and a mas- industry as well as recent graduates. The faculty members and their de- ter of science degree in materials science A survey of industry representatives partments, by academic rank, are: associ- and engineering. The new Ph.D. brings to showed that 91.9 percent find such a de- ate professor - Donald L. Alexander, 22 the number of doctoral programs avail- gree "desirable." Some 94 percent said economics; Michael W. Bahr, counselor able at WMU, while the new M.S. brings they would be supportive of employees education and counseling psychology; the total of master's programs offered to 60. pursuing this program. Miriam Bat-Ami, English; Janet L. Coryell, The doctoral degree will be the only one Both degree programs have been ap- history; Karim Essani, biological sciences; of its kind in the state. WMU already proved through the University's curricular Ajay K. Gupta, computer science; Lynn offered the only graduate program in Michi- review process and have been endorsed by Nations Johnson, education and profes- gan devoted to the academic study of reli- the academic officers of the Presidents sional development; Rand H. Johnson, for- gion with its master of arts degree in com- Council of State Universities. eign languages and literatures; Paul A. parative religion. Johnston, English; Sheldon Langsam, ac- The new program is designed to prepare Appropriation (Continued from page one) _ countancy; John O. Norman, history; Silvia students for undergraduate and graduate Roederer, music; Quentin Smith, philoso- teaching in colleges and universities, to increase, MSU is slated for a 7.5 percent phy; Scott W. Thornburg, music; Ben- develop a comparative focus and to initiate increase and GVSU for a 6 percent in- jamin Torres, foreign languages and litera- new areas of research. crease. tures; and Victor C. Xiong, history. All of the rest of the state institutions Assistant professor - Ellen H. Preschool seeks donations will get a 3 percent appropriation increase, Brinkley, English; Jody A. Brylinsky, The Sara Swickard Preschool might be except for Central Michigan University, . health, physical education and recreation; interested in some of the treasures you which will get a 3.8 percent increase with Suzanne Davis, education and professional discover as you clean out your homes for extra funds to establish a higher education development; Suzanne M. Hedstrom, coun- those summer garage sales. charter school center. selor education and counseling psychol- The school is looking for donations of "I take great pleasure that we developed ogy; Thomas R. Holmes, social work; Rob- these items: Little Tykes toys, sprinklers, here at Western about two years ago the ert Landeros, management; and Jung-Chao wooden puzzles, water slides, plastic swim- concept of funding which takes the Wang, mathematics and statistics. ming pools and working old computers Carnegie classifications as a base," The board also approved sabbatical with learning software. Haenicke said. "I cannot say that it is leaves for the 1995-96 academic year for Those interested in donating may call widely accepted in the state of Michigan as these four faculty members: Bat-Ami; the school at 7-3847 or simply drop the a basis of funding, but the point is that Coryell; Landeros; and Xiong. items off. people who didn't know what Carnegie meant three years ago now use this word- Calendar _ it is all over Lansing. Everybody in the Legislature now knows about Carnegie The master calendar maintained by news servicesforuse in Western News is available and we have been successful with this. through Gopher on the VMScluster. Currently, there are three calendars available: July "I personally find it eminently fair and events; August events; andfuture events, which run from September through March. To appropriate and am very glad that the idea view the calendars, type Gopher at the system prompt. At the next menu, choose 2. originated here because it has helped not Western Michigan University, then choose 3. Campus Calendar. You willfind optionsfor only us but some other institutions that in I. This Month's Events, 2. Next Month's Events and 3. Future Events. my opinion have been historically Thursday, June 29 underfunded," he said. (and 30) Exhibit, autographs from the collection of Fred V Hartenstein, emeritus in WMU may be in line for even more management, showcases, third floor atrium, Waldo Library. funds in 1995-96. The Legislature also Friday, June 30 approved an amendment to the state Man- Retirement reception honoring Carolyn R. Henning, human resources, the Oaklands, 3- agement and Budget Act calling for the 5 p.m. first $22.7 million of any 1994-95 fiscal Tuesday, July 4 year budget surplus to be available for Independence Day, no classes. appropriation to state universities and com- Monday, July 10 munity colleges for special maintenance Doctoral oral examination, "The Use of Analogies in an Industrial Environment to projects on campus buildings. A total of Facilitate Status Changes for Radiation Science Concepts," Charles T. Lohrke, $18.8 million of that money will be allo- science studies, 300 Moore Hall, 3 p.m. cated for the 15 four-year state universities. Tuesday, July 11 . "We stand to get $475,000 in additional Writing workshop for the preparation of doctoral dissertations, specialist projects and revenue in March of next year if surplus master's theses, Graduate College conference room, Seibert Administration Build- funds in the state budget become avail- ing, 10 a.m.; call 7-3569 to register. able," Haenicke said.