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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