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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (June 30, 1981)
Program cuts ‘inevitable’ Lieuallen calls for closure proposals By DONALD COULTER OMha Emerald The University s budget situation, although still tentative, is becoming clearer Yet even optimistic guesses on the budget's outcome are not favorable for the University ' Program cuts are not hypothetical — they are inevitable," said Chancellor Roy Lieuallen at a Friday meeting of the State Board of Higher Education "We have to engage in program review if the budget is not adequately funded," he said It doesn't appear it will be Lieuallen left no doubt that the Legislature will cut the higher education budget by at least 3 percent, but probably by not more than 6 5 percent Earlier this month it had been feared that the figure would be as high as 10 percent, because of decreased revenue projections and an unwillingness on the part of House republicans to levy additional taxes to support higher education Lieuallen told university presidents at the meeting that they must submit school and department closure suggestions to the board by November 1 The board will decide on program reductions by its January meeting To meet a 10-percent cut, it has been estimated that three of the University's professional schools and as many as eight liberal arts programs would be dropped Lieuallen said that the board's deci sions will not be made with the individual institutions, but with all of the four-year state colleges and universities as a whole The program cuts will not be effective until the 1982-83 and 1983-84 school years, he said In other business, the board officially rejected the concept of institutional clo sure, dispelling rumours of merging two or more four-year schools (the University and Oregon State University, for exam ple) to save money "Closing an institution would produce traumatic consequences for the institu tion's students, alumni and faculty and for the community," Lieuallen said "In addition, I doubt that it would be politically feasible.’’ Even in the case of a 3 to 6 5 percent cut, University professors appear to be safe from a reduction in pay — at least for the 1981-82 school year Item 22 of the ways and means committee’s report would require a reduction in full-time equivalent positions by either a 3-percent pay reduction (leave without pay) or an equivalent staff reduction According to Lieuallen, the level of cuts will not include item 22 — the last item on the list of 22 reductions "(No one) that I’ve talked to in the Legislature is seriously not contemplat ing restoring item 22," he said The state would save about $5 million through the staff reduction Housing market improves By GINGER BARNES Of thm Emmratd A summer glut in the local rental market may be rearrang ing Eugene's traditional land lord-tenant roles The current abundance of available housing in Eugene is allowing renters a wider choice of alternatives, while at the same time causing landlords to worry about filling vacancies Summer always has a higher vacancy rate in Eugene, says realtor Shelly Haase, member of the Lane County Rental Man agement Association 1 And now we are seeing people mov ing out of the area or in with their in-laws because they are out of work " Landlords are expecting a 25 frr 50-percent vacancy rate in rental housing this summer. Hasse says They aren't sure they will be able to rent them all This will most likely result in a drop in rent for the summer at least.’' Off-campus housing director Laurel Anderson estimates the vacancy rate for rentals has steadily increased from a 2-percent vacancy rate in 1980 when she took office "In that year," says Ander son, "we sent out brochures to advise people about the in adequate supply of rental hous ing Since then, I feel instinc tively that the housing availability has gotten better each year We had as many cards (posted on the housing board) spring term as we did in the fall of last year " The ASUO Off-Campus Housing office, located in Suite 3 of the EMU offers a referral service for renters who might benefit from the present hous ing excess as well as for land lords seeking occupants Both can come into the housing of fice and fill out a card to fit their situation and the card will be posted on the off-campus housing bulletin board The off-campus housing of fice also monitors legislative issues in an effort to prevent tenant privileges from being violated. Anderson says Her office posts legislative alerts (c>'Vo*£>\ Roommate Wanted * Couple d«te potted Prefer female Cfc* Male botir . fluu, mrH, &ecjq(t*Awy) P-C&nc fwe 24 Mxte? dr»l#ni * frO’t ■ «rTVpui CtTg&'&fl I (kEffryvir^ V Yc i To sfc*rfc \/ ho re house apt duple* other With Cp ~ bedrooms 2r bedrooms 3T bedrooms S bedrooms others es Yes Yes Yes Yes Own room? Room furnished? 1 st & last month? Utilities included PejgpUfohct) Children? Laundry facilities? Smokers Accessible to Remarks Ufe dC& OrtS^\^j UErtkrfobdicap? kZ3*nnry \o ofcA >j£-c^d*dan pn'eiagset MO UJ&fo'lKxJ*], Y)G_ Off-Campus Housing -* , +ry 09u*re.#c{ H su.te 3 emu 686-3731 V& ) Yes V^Te ylW VNo v4f« y£*5 VNo No Rent $j^ Deposit S|£|0<2B VFee $ 2S® ' WbhO l*ngrh of *g'«ement and attempts to make positive changes in landlord-tenant laws Research on housing issues such as condominium conver sions and tenants unions also are part of the office s function, as well as educational and out reach programs Off-campus housing volunteers work with neighborhood organizations and recently spoke to the graduating seniors at a local high school Paralegal counseling also is provided by off-campus hous ing A common problem, says Anderson, is landlords who refuse to refund a deposit or do Graphic by Max DeRungs not send the deposit out on time These problems, at the preliminary stage, can be han dled by Anderson's office Once the problem has pro gressed into a lawsuit stage, however, Anderson recom mends the tenants see an attor ney “The inventory and condition sheet is really important," An derson says “Most landlords in this town are aware of the land lord-tenant laws but sometimes controversies end up as a my word against yours' thing “The OSPIRG handbook is important also It lets people know about their rights " JgJTUi Craft Center CRAFT CENTER WORKSHOPS OFFERED IN: Ceramics, Woodworking, Batik, Stained Glass, Storytelling, Quilting, Silkscreen, Basketry, Weaving, Crochet, Natural Dyeing, Calligraphy, B & W Photography, Color Photography, Watercolor, Drawing, Bike Repair, and more! REGISTRATION Continues CRAFT CENTER SUMMER HOURS 8 week session: Monday and Tuesday, 10 am-7 pm Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am-6 pm Friday, 10 am-3:30 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday EXCEPT Sat., July 18 and 25,10 am-5 pm August 17-September 4, Monday-Friday, 10 am-3:30 pm Closed September 5-20 Call 686-4361 for information. Unrnii I1IIIIIII ITTimSAVE THIS A Dll 1 III rTTTI 11111 The proprietor, of The Bi|ou Theatre, Taft Chatham Jr. and Michael I.amont, wish to welcome you to the University and hope your summer is a productive one. When you can take a break from studies, we d like to suggest that vou consider viewing a film or two at our theatre. All things considered, it’s probably the best one in town. Admission is S2.50 for evening programs (Midmte: Thurs. 96c Fri-Sat $1.96) Students with valid I D. get in Monday for $2.00. When we show a double feature and you don't wish to see both at once, a return pass is available to see the one you’ve missed. We have recently installed new 35mm projection equipment with state of the art lenses. The screen image is suberb. The same can be said of the sound system (and we aren’t afraid to power it at concert volumes w hen appropriate). Our Snack bar features fresh popped corn, apple |uice, strong coffee, and a full range of mondo-junk food. Limixii min June 25-July 1 July 2-H July 9-15 July 16-22 July 23-29 Fret- Apple Jui< Evening Schedule: Performance w/ A Clockwork Orange Lawrence of Arabia Mon Oncle d’Amenque Breaker Morant Stay as You Are (Natassia Kinski and Marcello Mastroianni) in August with admission and this Ad (one per customer) July 2-4 July 9-11 July 16-18 July 23-25 Midnite Schedule: (Also plays 1 pin Sunday) The Grateful Dead Film Rude Boy - The Clash Rust Never Sleeps - Neil Young F.mmanuelle, Joys of a Woman (X) mm THE BIJOU THEATRE A UNIQUE MOTION PICTURE EXPERIENCE 492 E. 13th Ave. Eugene 686-BIJU T 11II11 ITT 1111 T I ITT 1111 If ITT T T Iimmillfl
