University of Central Florida STARS The UCF Report University Archives 4-14-1995 The UCF Report, Vol. 17 No. 19, April 14, 1995 University of Central Florida Find similar works at: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfreport University of Central Florida Libraries http://library.ucf.edu This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at STARS. It has been accepted for inclusion in The UCF Report by an authorized administrator of STARS. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Recommended Citation University of Central Florida, "The UCF Report, Vol. 17 No. 19, April 14, 1995" (1995). The UCF Report. 497. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfreport/497 N h President John Hitt V^r explains the importance UCF of the visit to UCF by an accreditation team. See letter on page 4. VolumRepore 17, No. 19 The newsletter fotr facult y and staff April 14,1995 \7r»lffrM/i "I T M*-k 1Q ^^ ^^ rlin f» r»f Art? I £»4-l- /-»-*> +r\f -f^/ii-il Budget for higher education in the balance as legislators debate very member of the Central from those in the House, also, budget," Holsenbeck said. The what they call 'performance Florida delegation in the State particularly House Minority Leader Senate's budget calls for about $27.7 incentives.'" We have an opportunity E Legislature has gone to bat for Daniel Webster, UCF graduate Lee million of new monies, more than a 1 to get back what was cut, but there are UCF's financial needs, as legislators Constantine and Alzo Reddick. Every percent increase. Those new funds lengthy and complex criteria that line up for a budget battle in a season member of the Central Florida will do no more than cover current must be met to do that," Holsenbeck of severe cuts, according to Dan delegation has asked that our requests operations, which includes $14.5 said. Holsenbeck, vice president of be met. They are working together on million to annualize the pay raises The House's budget, on the other University Relations. Although our behalf." that went into effect Nov. 1 and $7.5 hand, fully funds enrollment requests hitting a homer is probably out of the The House offered a budget that million to pay for operations of new based on projected growth, an question for the State University would fund most of the Board of university space coming on line in the increase in the Library's resources and System, winning the game in the Regents' requests; whereas, the Senate, upcoming fiscal year. a 3 percent salary increase effective ninth inning has become a possibility. in contrast, proposed a budget that "The Senate's budget doesn't Jan. 1. "The Central Florida senators, would fall considerably short of that. recognize UCF's enrollment growth UCF administrators are most especially Toni Jennings and Buddy The budget approved by the House nor our efficiency in dealing with that encouraged by the Legislature's Dyer, have been extremely supportive would bring in $158 million of new growth," Holsenbeck explained. The willingness to make up for past and helpful," Holsenbeck said. "They monies to the State University System. Senate's bill cuts $133 from the budget deficiencies. Both chambers have been strong and active in "That would be about a 10 budget. helping us. We're getting full support percent increase over our current "They've re-directed that into Please see BUDGET, page 3 Water samples International Students Share Traditions test negative in Ed Building ll water samples drawn from the Education Building and A the Reflecting Pond on March 18 have tested negative for legionella bacteria, the Orange County Public Health Unit reported last week. Cultures of the nine samples failed to grow the bacteria that can cause Legionnaires' disease, Bill Toth, the Orange County epidemiologist, advised the University of Central Florida's Environmental Health and Safety Department. At the time The UCF Report went to press, Toth reported that he was completing his investigation into the possible legionella infections that UCF had reported to him since last March. The investigation is concentrating UCF international students who are members of Sangam (the Indian Student Association) perform the principally on two cases involving Dandia, commonly known as the Stick Dance, which is a harvest dance from West India. The performance College of Education employees that was one of many at the South Asian Fashion Show sponsored by the International Student Association with Sangam and the Pakistani Students Association held on campus last month. Please see SAMPLES, page 3 Accreditation team to visit UCF for wide-ranging assessment epresentatives of the Southern that has involved all sectors of the The SACS Reaffirmation Mathematics and director of the self- Association of Colleges and UCF community over the past two Committee is chaired by Carolyn study. "It is now everyone's task at R Schools and the National years. Having read the UCF-generated Hargrave, professor of quantitative UCF to make their visit as smooth and Collegiate Athletic Association will information in the separate self- business analysis at Louisiana State informative as possible." closely examine the university later studies of the institution and its University. David Roselle, president, Rautenstrauch, who expressed his this month during a joint campus visit intercollegiate athletic program prior University of Delaware, leads the thanks to the hundreds of faculty to reaffirm the university's to campus arrival, the 26 team NCAA's certification committee, members, staff, students and accreditation and certify that the members are expected to verify the which operates as a subcommittee of administrators who assisted in the athletic program meets NCAA report's findings and suggestions the reaffirmation unit. self-study process, urged all members requirements. through in-depth discussions with "This visit is very intense for of the UCF community to be available The visit, scheduled from April 23 administrators, faculty, staff and visiting team members," said Peter to April 26, caps a self-study process students. Rautenstrauch, assistant chair of Please see TEAM page 4 Next issue of The UCF Report is April28 • Deadline is noon, April 19 University of Central Florida Non-Profit Organization P.O. Box 160090 U.S. Postage Paid Orlando, FL 32816-0090 Orlando, FL Address Correction Requested Permit No. 3575 MEMORANDUM To: University Community To: University Community From: Loren Knutson, Recreational Services From: Barth Engert, University Commencement Committee, Registrar/ Subject: Community sportdeadlines Records As part of our outreach to UCF facultystaff and employees of the Research Subject: Commencement procession of the faculty and A&P staff Park, Recreational Services provides Community Sports Leagues throughout Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, May 6, in the UCF the year in softball and volleyball. Arena as follows: For those players who enjoy sports participation, but describe their skill College of Arts and Sciences 8 a.m. level as "used to be," "could have been" or "I just play for fun," these leagues College of Education noon are for you. Coed (men and women) participation is encouraged, but not College of Health and Public Affairs 4 p.m. required by gender quotas, and everyone is invited to simply enjoy the Colleges of Business Administration 8 p.m. fellowship and fun in the great outdoors. and Engineering The leagues are low cost and social by design, (We don't record wins and Line-up for the procession will begin 20 minutes prior to each ceremony in losses.) and the games are self officiated. the corridor outside room 115. Enter the Arena on the first level under the main Sign-up dates are right around the corner, so gather some office friends, entrance stairway and proceed down the right corridor. Signs will be posted. spouses, neighbors or whoever, form a team and let's "play ball." Games are Major professors assisting with doctoral hooding will join their candidate(s) played on campus, evenings. Call Recreational Services at 823-2408 or stop by in the right corridor. Recreational Services, room 101, for entry forms and information. Area roads are heavily congested prior to the ceremonies. Plan accordingly. Social Softball: entry deadline is May 1; the season runs from May 8-July 17, Your academic regalia will serve as your "parking pass" for reserved parking on Mondays or Thursdays. in Lot F-l on the east side of the Arena. Social Volleyball: entry deadline is May 10; the season runs from, May 16- For additional information, call 823-5907 or PROFS Bengert. July 11, on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Doubles Tennis League: To: All Departments Entry deadline is May 18 for a seven-week season May 25-July 6. From: Jack Winstead, Purchasing Depending on interest, we will have men's, women's and mixed doubles Subject: Annual contracts for travel agency services; temporary help service; competition with players divided up by ability level. This is a no-fee league. bulk mailing services Travel Agency Services: To: University Community The University of Central Florida Invitation to Bid No. 4013JCSA has been From: Mark Roberts, University Personnel Services renewed to the vendor listed below for the period beginning July 1 through Subject: New employment procedure for USPS positions June 30,1996. All acquisitions of these product(s)/services(s) shall be made University Personnel Services has established a new employment under the terms, prices and conditions set forth in this notice. procedure for USPS positions which will be implemented in phases at UCF. Vendor: U.S. Travel, 2710 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804 This new procedure will enable University Personnel Services to expedite all Contact: Louise Lewellen, 894-3443, (800) 829-6070 applications for a specific position-number vacancy to the appropriate Items Covered: See bid recruiting department without delay since the applications will not be shared Temporary Help Service: with other recruiting departments.