1 FEATURES: Atlanta's Music Midtown had its share of highs and lows; Review of festival, page 4 1 t I I I I THE&CHANTICLEER I Budget cuts proposed Job forecast Governor hands for grads is down proposal; now sluggish up to state legislature V by Beniamin Cunninaham lowa City, lowa - The George News editor Jetson image of the 2lst-century work force is idealistic, but recent So you think college is expensive? statistics about employment Don't be surprised if you wind up paying opportunities are indicating the more than you expected for tuition, hous- majority of iobs in the future will ing, lab fees, parking fees, library fines, be anything but high tech - or basically for just about everything. high paying. Costs at JSU and at other colleges across The media has shown people in the state will probably be on the rise if the year 2000 flying around in Alabama Governor Fob James manages expensive vehicles, living in com- to convince the state legislature to reduce puter-run apartments and com- funding for hgher education. municating with intelligent robots James has proposed cutting state fund- on the job. ing for higher education by 12 percent in But compared to the increasing order to provide more state money for number of low-skilled service public K- 12 schools. The governor's jobs, employment statistics indi- proposal is the latest move in a two-year cate the United States will have political struggle over state-funded edu- fewer high-tech jobs requiring a cation, which began in 1993 when a cir- college education - and employment prospects are look- cuit court judge ruled that Alabama's ing dismal for college graduates. system of distributing funds to K-12 Employment in the United schools was unconstitutional. Since States is expected to increase by then, two governors' administrations and 22 percent - from 121.1 million two legislatures have failed to do any- jobs in 1992 to 147.5 million in thing to change the system, despite pub- 2005 - but the increase is not lic outcry and a special legislative ses- ~ likely to help hordes of college sion in 1994. graduates in getting jobs. Since his election in November of rvaez prepares papenv Of the additional jobs, 93 per- See Cuts cent are expected to be service jobs and the majority will be low- paying, low-skilled service iobs, according to data from the Cuts may result in tuition increase Bureau of Labor Statistics. - pay $920 for tuition. Students enrolled But despite the fact that low- 'I by Benjamin Cunningham state funding for higher education, a cut which would result in a loss of approxi- for fewer than 12 hours would pay an skilled service iobs are projected News editor to increase significantly, the mately $3 million from the University's hourly rate of $77, up $4 from the previ- future isn't completely gloomy - When you return to JSU in the fall, you budget. ous rate of $73 an hour. Also, in an inter- especially within fields of tech- may find that your tuition bill is a bit The tuition increase would generate esting move, the board would charge any nology and communication. higher than you remember it being in the about $400,000, approximately 13 per- student taking more than 16 hours the "[The United States] has a high- past. That's because JSU's Board of cent of the $3 million the James adminis- new hourly rate. Out-of-state fees for 12 ly skilled and educated popula- Trustees is considering an increase in tration wants cut. JSU President Harold to 16 hours would also increase $25 to tion and labor force," said econ- tuition, a $50 jump for regular full-time McGee says that covering the cuts with $460. Out-of-state students would also omist Michael Norris. "So it enrollment. The board has already tuition increases alone would require a pay an additional $39 for the hpurly rate, stands to reason that we are passed a resolution increasing the cost of hike of nearly $500 per student, some- up from $37, making the total fiourly rate going to produce more intellectu- on-campus housing. thing he says is "obviously impossible." for non-resident students $1 16, a $6/hour al products - software and engi- The resolutions are apparently in Under the proposed increase, under- neering services products." response to Alabama Governor Fob graduate students taking between 12 and See Tuition James' proposal for a 12 percent cut in 16 hours in fall or spring semesters would PAGE 2 *MAY 25,1995 * THE CHANTICLEER Cuts from page 1 -- 1994, James has said that he cation would drop Alabama set any cuts in state funding. F5-2-95. Caroline Hancock reported theft of property plans to challenge the court's even further down on the list. The board will vote this summer at Fitzpatrick Hall. ruling. Instead of changing the Here at JSU, that 12 percent on a resolution for an increase in process which allots state money cut, in addition to a number of tuition. If passed, full-time 05-3-95. Marvin Jenkins reported harassing communi- to schools based on population state-funded programs targeted enrollment tuition would rise to cations at TMB. levels, which leaves some by the governor for elimination, $920 per semester, an increase 05-6-95. Cristopher Benac reported recovery of possi- schools grossly short of funds would amount to a loss of over of $50. ble mariiuana at Rowan Hall. while others roll in cash, James $3.1 million. The cuts would In response to the governor's 05-6-95. Leslie Bailey reported theft of property at has proposed simply pumping result in the loss of money for proposals, JSU's student gov- Sparkrnan Hall. more money into the current programs that assist and train ehment is developing a lobby- 05-10-95. Richard Doss reported theft of property on system. area K-12 teachers, such as the ing campaign to convince state Cole Drive near Salls Hall. James found the source for this National Writing Project and the legislators to vote against any 05-10-95. A 16 year-old minor was arrested and money in the state's higher edu- Technology Scholarship pro- cuts for higher education. SGA charged with unlawful possession of mariiuana in the cation system, which many gram for Alabama Teachers. president Emily Hawk said the rear parking lot of Stephenson Hall. I seem to think receives more than Also in jeopardy is the student government is working 05-10-95. A 17 year-old minor was arrested and its fair share when it comes to University's access to the on a letter writing campaign to charged with unlawful possession of marijuana in the state money. Internet and a computer network get students and their parents to rear parking lot of Stephenson Hall. "The perception is that higher that links the library to the contact legislators about the pro- 05-10-95. JSU reported unlawful possession of mari- education is well-funded in libraries of other major universi- posals. juana in the rear parking lot of Stephenson Hall. comparison to K-12. That's a ties in the state. All of this, of course, depends 05-10-95. A 16 year-old minor was arrested and false assumption," David Watts, If the legislature passes the on whether or not the legislature charged with possession of mariiuana in Dan Gray JSU's Vice President for cuts, JSU would basically enter passes James' proposal, some- Parking Lot. Academic Affairs told The a state of financial emergency. thing state Senator Doug Ghee does not see as likely. "We [the 05-10-95. Rachel Carnell reported harassing communi- Chanticleer earlier this year. University President Harold According to Watts, Alabama McGee said that placing freezes legislature] have not had any test cations in Jerry Cole parking lot. spending per student in higher on hiring and purchasing are votes yet, but the sentiment 05-12-95. Corey Crosby reported criminal mischief in education ranks among the low- likely. He said that the seems to be a desire to avoid Dan Gray parking lot. est in the country. University would also probably those cuts in higher ed if at all 05-12-95. Hea!her Hardin reported breaking and Figures provided by JSU seem offer fewer sections of each possible," Ghee said. Ghee also entering of an automobile at College Apartments. to bear this out. The numbers class, a move that would believes the governor's chal- 05-15-95. Kay Drigger reported harassing communi- show state and local spending increase class size, and competi- lenge of the circuit court ruling cations at Houston Cole Library. per full-time student in Alabama tion for available seats in class- will probably fail, and he said 05-15-95. Tarnmy Mclntosh reported criminal mischief is well below the average for the es. It could also result in a the majority of the legislature in the Dixon Hall parking lot. southern region, ranking 11th lengthening of the time it takes a shares this view. "We realize *5-16-95. Ray Creel reported theft of services at Dixon out of 15 southern states. student to complete a degree. we've got to work with the Hall. James' proposed 12 percent cut JSU's Board of Trustees is judge as to K through 12 fund- 05-1 8-95. JSU reported a domestic disturbance at Penn in state spending for higher edu- already taking measures to off- ing in the long run," he said. House Apartments. 05-18-95.