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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 1987)
Support low, but quality high, Davis says of Oregon colleges By Randy Elliott Of the Emerald William Davis, chancellor of the Oregon State System of Higher Education, said Tues day in Eugene that Oregon must give more support to higher education if it wants to re main competitive with other universities in the nation. “Support for higher education in Oregon is pretty low," Davis said at a Rotary Club lun cheon. “The University of Oregon ranks 97th compared to other doctoral institutions in the nation in terms of average faculty salary and 45th out of the 50 states in terms of increased appropriations for higher education over the last 10 years.“ he said. “And Oregon stands alone among western states in not ap propriating funds for women's sports.” Despite the lack of support from the state. Davis believes the quality of higher education in Oregon is high. Over the last four years Oregon’s colleges and universities have im proved their standards, resulting in increased college board scores. They have recorded an H percent increase in enrollment in the state’s in stitutions of higher learning while the number of high school graduates in Oregon high schools decreased by H percent. In fact, the University is now capped, and Davis commended President Paul Olum and the University administration for the high quality of education that he believes is respon sible for increased enrollment. Profits also have increased, largely through alliances with Oregon businesses and the $130 million per year generated through contracted research. Two years ago. Centers of Excellence were established by the Legislature and the State Board of Higher Education. Among these is the molecular biology research facility at the University, which Davis predicts will make the University a leader in the field within the next decade. The construction of new facilities will contribute more to the Oregon economy than the original $12 million appropriation, he said. He added that $120 million already has been generated through outside investment in the research facilities. Speaking about the future of higher educa tion in Oregon. Davis said, “We need to strive to be competitive with states similar in resources and population to Oregon, and if we want to remain competitive with other Pac-10 schools, in athletics as well as academically, we have to overcome our unwillingness to finance our institutions of higher education.” Davis said he is confident that (lov. Neil (>oldschmidt is committed to economic development and also to strong basic school support and support for higher education. A greater Oregon can be achieved, but on ly with the help of Oregon businesses, com munities and the Legislature. Davis said. Etal. MEETINGS Peace Week Steering Com mittee meeting, 4 p.m. in Cen tury Room B, EMU. Students interested in the University eight-week summer foreign-study program at the Italian University for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy, are invited to an informational meeting today at 4:30 p.m. in Room 244 Gilbert. Prior knowledge of some Italian is preferred, but not required. College Republicans will meet today at 5 p.m. in Century Room K. KMU. Mortar board meets tonight at 6 at Guido’s. OSPIRG, the Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group, will hold a campus meeting with Oregon State Senator and former Speaker of the House Grattan Kerans. OSPIRG’s legislative priorities program will be presented, and Kerans will give his perspective on the 1987 Legislature. The meeting will be held in Room 108, KMIJ tonight at 7. The event is free. For more information, call OSPIRG at 688-4377. MISCELLANEOUS Eight delegates to the U S.-El Salvador “In Search of Peace" conference will present a slide show and discussion of their impressions and understan dings following their participa tion in this conference, tonight at 7:HO in Room 177, Lawrence Hall. Learn how the.Career Plann ing and Placement Services can help you and your career. A CPPS orientation is offered to day at 2 p in. in Room 237. Hen dricks Hall. Bill to prohibit wearing of headphones SALEM — Music lovers may want to buy some car stereo equipment if a Senate bill in troduced Tuesday passes. Senate Bill 235 would prohibit the wearing of headphones or earplugs while operating a motorized vehicle, including motorcycles and scooters, on the highway. Violation would result in a Class D felony and a $50 fine. The law would not apply to emergency vehi cle operators during emergency situations or to those whose employment requires them to wear a safety headset or safety earplugs on the job. The bill was introduced at the request ot the Joint Interim Committee on Transportation in response to testimony provided in July by Forrest Soth, a Beaverton City Council member. His concern was that when you’re driving a vehicle and you’re listening to other things than traffic sounds, your attention isn’t where it should he, said Sen. Jane Cease of Portland, chairwoman of the Senate Transportation Committee. "The committee decided that yes, there could he a problem,” she said “A motorist or bicycle rider who cannot hear emergency sirens, horns or klaxons not only en dangers him or herself, but also puts others at risk due to having to take evasive action to avoid colli sion,” Soth said. The legislation would not apply to bicyclists. Both California ami New' Jersey have similar regulations, as well as several cities. 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