Tuition Increase to Take Effect July 1
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3f t ! INSIDE FOCUS Classifieds 7 U In-line skating, the newest Focus 8 sport that is taking Indiana by Opinion 3 storm, is not as hard as it looks. Perspectives 5 but it does take a lot of Sports 4 practice to achieve that graceful flow. TUESDAY • May 26,1992 • Vol. 22 • No. 3 The weekly newspaper of lndiaiui University-Purdue I niversity at Indianapolis Tuition increase to take effect July 1 ■ Board of Trustees approves Tempel. Vice Chancellor of External Affairs. 3 percent tuition increase for The proposed plan anticipates expenditures totaling $ 1.67 billion for 1992® undergraduates. all universities in comparison to the $ 1.53 billion in the 9 1 -92 school year. By TAMMY DEAN The state, because of the recession has not been able to make it's IUPUI students will be paying higher contribution as it has under non- tuition next fall. On May 8. the Indiana recessionary times.” said Robert Kirk, University Board of Trustees approved chairman of the economics deportment. a tuition increase which will take effect Though the recession and inflation July I. were major factors in the decision of ‘The tuition increase is basically higher expenditures, continued higher necessitated by increased and continued demand for educational services and Plea** see TUITION a flat budget from the state;* said Eugene Page 2 Phone registration lets busy students reach out and touch someone ■ Telephone system adds “Now I don’t know how to get hack on there to change it,** she said. convenience and problems to Kevin Greve. senior in the registration process. telecommunications, agreed. In the small ceremony at tha ROTC building, Lt. Col. Brandon (laft) reiinqutsnsa ms command ano paiiea u on io ux. u n . “If yoo make a mistake, there is no Tumor (right). In the csntsr Is Col. Barrow, commander of tha Indiana ROTC. way to coned it.*' he said. B y A M Y M A Y Some students are afraid of the Staff w«na« technology involved with phone Jade Graves, a freshman in registration, said May. telecommunications, remembers Students also want the hard-copy registering for classes in the fall of as assurance that they arc registered, 1988. which is not possible over the phone, “It was a bear. 1 had to go to four or he added Some schools, such as Engineering five different places. It was incredible. School. Company Commander, Recruiting Area and Technology and the School of By the time 1 got to register, two of ■ LL Col. James Brandon retires and Commander. Inspector General, Director of Science require approval every semester, my classes were closed." Operation for the 10th Pan Am Gamp and professor which must be gotten in advance of Improving technology has almost relinquishes his command at small, of military science at IUPUI. j registration. The flag symbolizes the command of the battalion eliminated this for the IUPUI student. Brandon said he is looking| forward to his Most of the problems and complaints as the exiting officer relinquishes his command Now, students can register by dignified ceremony retirement, which starts July I. Kltbough he will occur when students have dosed classes by handing the flag to the new commander, telephone. miss working for the ROTC, he said[ he is looking or need a lot of authorization, said illustrating that the battalion is now under new Thomas May, associate registrar, said forward to relaxing and fishing. N , May. B y A M Y M A Y over half of IUPUI student^now use Turner, the new commander, will auume his Not all students are upset with the In this case, Li. CoL James C. Brandon is retiring the phone to sign up for (lasses. duties on July I. ( system. Liz Cherry, junior, Heels clicking together, the men stood ramrod- after 28 years of service. In the ceremony, he The system has 32 telephone lines Although^umcr has some big shoes to fill, he telecommunications, said she thinks straight, arms firmly at their sides, heads up and passed command to L t Col. Jerold Turner. and can register more than 300 students said he looks forward to continuing his work as the system is improving. eyes forward. This is a happy moment. After years of serv ice, per hour. “Battalion, attentionf” said Capt. John Phillippe. he’s ready to paw the flag. Wc wish him the commander with everyone at the ROTC branch Drop/add has been added and will “This last time I registered, it was “Command is exercised by virtue and special best," said Col. Barrow, commander of the ROTC on New York Street. go into effect for the fall and second easy. But when I registered for last members of the armed forces holding military throughout Indiana and fians of Ohio. Although everyone said they will miss working summer session. spring, it t£ok me three hours," she rank who are eligible by law to exercise command Brandon began his service in June 1964. His with Lt. Col. Brandon, they welcome their new ‘This system aits dowh on in-person said. May has offered some hints to make in recognition of patriotism, fidelity, valor, and education includes Engineer Officer Basic Course, commander. registration. It provides a convenient “Wc now have a brand-new commander who the process easier for students who demonstration for increased responsibility;* Phillippe Army Officer Advanced Course. Command and method for students to register," said has accepted a lot of responsibility. We know register over the phone. said. General Staff College and an MS in personnel May. he’s up for it and we couldn't have chosen a ■ Be prepared. Have your worksheet This ceremony, called the “passing of the flag.” management. “It works. More and more students better guy lobe battalion commander.” said Barrow. completed and alternates ready. is almost as old as the armed forces themselves. He has also successfully completed Airborne are using it." he added. Training, Ranger School and aviation training. “Lieutenant Colonel Jerold Turner is charged ■ Listen to the directions. They are It symbolizes the passing of battalion command Despite the benefits of this system, Brandon has received several awards during with the duties and responsibilities of command in plain English and easy to follow. from one officer to another. many students are unhappy with it. of the ROTC at Indiana University-Purdue University ■ The best time to call is 20 minutes The ceremony is short and simple, but full of his career. His decorations include the Vietnam Tt interfered with my life," said at Indianapolis effective on the bdow signed dale, before or 20 minutes after the hour. the quiet dignity that is the trademark of the Service Ribbon and Medal, Meritious Service Doriina Shaw, freshman in soda) work. Ribbon and Distinguished Meritious Service signed Lieutenant Colonel James C. Brandon,'* ■ Don’t panic. You have two hours armed forces. The officers wear their dress uniforms, Shaw said the system let her sign said Phillippe. reading from an order. from your designated time to get complete with their medals and decorations. The Ribbon. up for two simultaneous classes, when He has served in the Army in various capacities, "At case,” he said, ending the ceremony and through. Hags of the individual battalion, the United States she tried to drop one of them, the system and the state of Indiana stand behind the men. including academic instructor for the Army Aviation allowing everyone to relax. dropped the wrong class, not the one ■ If you can't call during your she wanted to drop. appointment, make sure you reschedule. Using rubber bands, older adults help researchers develop ways to keep fit overlooking the obvious. 1 ■ Two IUPUI professors examine the benefits of using elastic “It’s probably not high lech enough “It's cheap, lt*> easy, bands in resistive exercise by people over the age of 65. for some people,” he said. and tt’s portable. Mikesky cautioned that anyone who might want to try this method of exercise There’s no reason why By PATRICE HARTMANN could translate imo fewer falls in older should only do it under (he supervision you or i can’t use adults. of a doctor. Forget Nautilus. Forget barbells. The elastic used in the study is called Of the TO volunteers who participated those to get in For the fitness-minded, the newest Theratubing. and it can be purchased in the study, about half took port in way of getting in shape just might be at a convalescent aids drug store for the exercise portion which involved found in a set of 80 cent rubber handv about 80 cents per'foot, Mikcsky said. an hour of resistance training with Rotoart Topp The use of elastic hands to increase “If s been used in some rehabilitative tubing shaped like a large rubber hind. assistant professor of M ural ng _________________ strength in older adults is currently settings for sports injuries,” he said. The remaining volunteers (the control under examination, and preliminary ‘The concept has been around for group) attended talks about health and studies on the subject were completed awhile, but nobody has looked al il practiced driving skills to improve their well into their 90’s.” right here at IUPUI. with a scientific approach.” reaction lime. Accidents are the fourth leading came Researchers from the School of Rubber bands were chosen for the Volunteers exercised at N1FS and ol death in older adults, he added. Nqrsing and the National Institute for study because more traditional types at home three limes a week. While “Falls are a significant problem with Fr .*sv and Sport arc putting the of fitness programs are not always exercising at NIFS.