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B 0 1 S E STATE'S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPEi{ SJ:\CE 1 ') J.J MONDAY CELEBRATING : ., ,( 70 YEARS NOVEMBER 17, 2003. ." -.,._ec_".....·.··....····'··· Girlz Garage Tour Another successful salurday The show hit Boise,but Broncos blast through Boise was a no show UTEP and into the top 20 A&E 6 9-1 (5-0) Sports- 8 WWW.ARBITERONLINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 26 rvey S 01education ers worth what universities re- BY BRANDON BECKHAM presidents. Information ex- College said, "President's sala- "Someone who serves as a of Idaho, Gary Michael has News Reporter amined in the annual report ries are not usually decided university president, if com- not taken a salary. Dr. Richard ceive in way ofleadershlp. "One factor that plays a role The Arbiter is based on the public budgets at the individual colleges or pared to the corporate sec- Bowen, of the Idaho State in determining salary is the and nonprofit tax forms filed universities. Generally pay is tor, would be equivalent to . University earns $162,000, Dr. mission of the particular col- Higher education in America each year by both public and determined by the State Board the CEO of a large corpora- Dene Thomas, Lewis and Clark lege or university. Obviously, has seen a familiar theme of private schools. of Education." tion," said Buster Neel, BSU State College is paid $121,000, with a broader mission the increasing costs for students, This year's survey revealed Reported earnings for presi- Vice president of finance and and Dr. Robert Kustra, Boise responsibility and salary is go- as well as increasing salaries that presidents of private in- dents at public universities are administration. "A university State University earns $162,000 ing to be greater," said Pugh. "I being paid out to university stitutions are among the most not far behind those serving in isn't a pure corporate entity, annually. think that the chronicle really and college presidents. Despite well-compensated university the private sector. According but they are expected to op- Ellis McClentuck of the state nailed it on the head by point- criticism, some educational leaders. Ten of the top earn- to statistics released by the erate like one. The president board added, "Dr. Kustra and ing out the that there is a need leaders are saying that salaries ers for the 2001- 02 year earned chronicle, the number of of such an operation has a Dr. Bowen also have agree- for quality executives, and paid to most presidents are a from $650,886 to $891,400. presidents at public institu- twenty-four/seven job. The ments with their university more importantly there is also justified cost. Three presidents earned more tions with salaries at or above expectations made on these foundations for supplemental a competitiveness in acquiring Earlier this month, The than $1 million for the year $500,000 doubled this last individuals are often extreme compensation and or a hous- those leaders, part of that is Chronicle of Higher Education when their base pay was com- year. and from my prospective they ing allowance." paying them a fair salary," released its survey of the 2002 bined with additional com- The highest paid public uni- earn every penny of the salary The chronicle reported that fiscal year. The organization pensation earned by serving versity president was Dr. Mary that they are paid." many consultants say it's dif- conducts an annual survey on corporate boards. Coleman of the University of According to the Idaho State ficult for universities to find that examines salaries paid to Whitney Pugh, budget direc- Michigan. She earned $677,500 Board of Education, the inter- qualified leaders. Salaries paid private and public university tor for Lewis and Clark State during the year. im president at the University to presidents, they say, are well UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY IN THE SHORTS FOOD DRIVE UNIVERSITY Panel Discussion' Faculty features International Senate business experts approves International busi- ness and trade experts - including Boise State diversity faculty and representa- tives from the Canadian requirement Consulate, state govern- ment, local industry and a fair trade organization BSU follows a nationwide - will discuss the im- trend supporting diversity portance of internation- alizing business educa- in education tion and the impact of international education BY JASON KAUFFMAN on the future of the econ- News Editor omy in the state of Idaho The Arbiter and the nation. The discussion will In a unanimous vote on take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boise State's faculty Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the senate approved the passage Hatch Ballroom in the of a diversity requirement and Student Union. signaled the shifting levels Boise State President of importance that are being Bob Kustra will give placed on matters of diversity opening remarks, and in universities nationwide. Extended Studies Dean With its approval, the diver- Michael Stockstill will sity requirement will now be- moderate. come an effective part of the The panel discussion Boise State curriculum as early is a keystone event for as the fall of 2005. International Education "~ise State is now taking Week 2003, Nov. 17-21.All a h?althy responsibility for events are free. open to educating students for the real the public and address a world," said Cultural Center diverse audience. Coordinator Ro Parker. "I think For more information, this means that Boise State will or to obtain a complete be catching up to their peer in- schedule of events, visit stitutions in terms of diversity www.boisestate.edu/ education." international, call 426- PHOTO BY EMILY DESLER/THE ARBITER Watching the faculty senate 3652, e-mail internation proceedings was Lisa Sanchez. [email protected] or Joyce Schram (left) quizzed Salvation Army Chaplain Christopher Murray (right) about altemative food drive locations after realizing she left her donations at home. Sanchez introduced the pro- stop by the International The food drive raised 8,000 Ibs. of food last year. posal for the diversity require- Programs office, 1136 ment ten years ago when she Euclid Ave., Boise. was then ASBSU student body president. This move leaves Boise State Conference looks in league with many other in- .at media and pop Influenza season is hac in force stitutions of higher learning nationwide. culture and Well ness Fair this Boise State English profes- BY MONICA PRICE Wednesday in the sor Marci Newman, a member Boise State University News Reporter The Arbiter Jordan Ballroom from 9 of the faculty senate, played a is presenting a pop cul- a.m. to 3 p.m, large role in the shaping of the ture symposium featur- It's official. The influ- You should still allow diversity requirement propos- ing research and pre- enza season has hit the yourself plenty of time al. Newman said while she was sentations by students, Treasure Valley in full to get your influenza hopeful going into the faculty faculty, staff and com- force. The time has once vaccine. The Health senate vote on Tuesday, she munity members. "Point again come to stock up and Wellness Center re- still had her reservations. of View: Mass Media and on chicken noodle soup, quires patients to stay in "I didn't know how it would Pop Culture" is the theme tissue, decongestant the waiting room 20 to be received, because it hasn't of this unique four-day and throat lozenges. 30 minutes after receiv- been received well in the past," conference scheduled And don't forget to line ing the flu shot, in case Newman said. for Dec. 1-4. A full sched- up for the much-loved there are any cornpllca- Ideally, Newman said, all ule with times will be flu shot. tions. classes given at Boise State available online at http: "We have seen a lot of Althoughrare.compli- would have as a significant //union.boisestate.edu/ students coming in with cations can be serious. portion of their curriculum the pointofview later this flu-like symptoms," said People whose immune discussion of diversity aware- month. All events are Nursing Supervisor Jane system is weakened due ness. free and will occur in the Miller, For those who to illness, anyone aller- "I think in a lot of ways we're Special Events Center. haven't yet received that gic to eggs, or have ahis- behind the curve if you want to Call 426-3049 for more preventative shot in the tory of Guillain-Barre t:I PHOTOBY!:MILYDESLERjTHEARBrTER measure us against our peer information. arm don't worry it's not Syndrome should con- ... institutions,"- Newman said. Lori Emerson (left) looks on apprehensively as .:JophiaHurtado, Health, WeI/ness and Counseling SeTVIces b.Thl - h too late. suit a doctor before get- RM'A....prepares to administer. -' a fIus hot. "This is .a baby .step. 1 ,sI'ISt e Miller said the ting the vaccine. baby going. from craw mg to Boise State Art Health, Wellness and There is no out-of- taking its very very first step." Department hosts Counseling Services has pocket cost to students a cost of$13. Spencer, you awake at night, feels Anational survey conducted plenty of vaccines on with BSU's health in- Influenza type A was Since influenza is a like your 'head's going bytheAssoclationo{American open hoose/open hand and recommends surance for the flu shot.