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Campus addresses energy fee ■ rrovost Moseley said the University had no other option, while students said they wanted more say in the fee decision By Anna Seeley Oregon Daily Emerald At the end of a question and an swer forum set up to address ques tions and concerns about the Uni versity’s new energy fee surcharge, opposing sides agreed that conser vation is a good way to address concerns on both sides of the issue. Several University officials, students and a representative from the Oregon Students Associ ation gathered in the Internation al Student Association Lounge to discuss the energy fee surcharge created to accommodate rising en ergy costs. The “shady energy fee,” as it is referred to by the ASUO office, has angered many students, and the forum was held to allow them to address concerns and ask administrators questions about the fee. ASUO Vice President Joy Nair said the ASUO would like to see alternatives to the fee, such as more work toward conservation. Provost John Moseley said the University is already taking con servation measures, and, in spite of cost increases, was able to de crease energy spending by 12 per cent. Students would need to contribute to further their conser vation efforts, he said. “To date, what we have done with conservation are things we can do without changing behav ior,” Moseley said. “The next level of opportunity will be changing behavior.” Director of Campus Operations George Hecht added that over the summer the University put up new lights and occupancy sensors in classrooms, and expects that will reduce the amount of wasted energy. “By eliminating waste, we could save as much as 20 percent on costs,” Hecht said. “We are trying to do everything we can to conserve, and students can help, too.” The panel suggested adjusting the thermostat and turning off lights and computers when leaving Adam Jones Emerald John Moseley discusses the energy surcharge to be applied to students’ cost of attendance. a room to save energy. There was also talk about creating a committee composed of students and faculty members who will work on re searching and developing a cam paign on ways the University can conserve energy. “The way to deal with the sur charge is through conservation,” Moseley said. “Whatever we can save on conservation, I’m willing to reduce the fee by that much.” Although Moseley said they do not want this fee, he does not think it is unfair. He said financially, their “backs are against the wall,” and without it they will have to cut from instructional services. “I believe what we are doing is in the best interest of our students,” Moseley said. “We have limited funds and we have cut to the bone. We have nowhere else to go.” Hecht added that 100 percent of this fee would be going to educa tional services. Areas such as ath letics, housing and the EMU would not be covered by the surcharge. OSA Communications Director John Wykoff, there to represent the students’ viewpoint, said, “First and foremost, this is an access is sue.” The process in which the energy fee was created had no student in put, he said. He said the fact that some universities aren’t imple menting the fee is also an issue. “Students should have been in the process with OUS,” Wykoff said. “Students are angry about the surcharge, and we very much want to put this behind us and move on to other issues.” Anna Seeley is a student activities reporter for the Oregon Daily Emerald. She can be reached at annaseeley@dailyemerald.com. KING KOIL FIRM SUPPORT 169 TWIN SET 199 FULL SET I QUEEN SET $259°° 10-Year Warranty KING KOIL SUPER PLUSH TWIN SET $23900 FULL SET $28900 QUEEN SET $35900 KING SET $45900 10-Year Warranty . i V FREE COMFOR GUARANTEE F KING KOIL PILLOW TOP I TWIN SET $299°° I FULL SET $35900 ■ QUEEN SET $39900 KING SET $599°° 10-Year Warranty Is Bring in i Mon this ad for FREE DELIVERY ■ Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5 * 4075 W. 11th ■ 343-26901 Hip Hop Aerobics Fall 2001 Learn some amazing hip hop dance techniques, enhance your physical fitness level, and put a smile on your face! Try the latest aerobic conditioning class offered by the U of 0 Rec Sports Workout Program. Appropriate for the beginning and intermediate level participants. Instructor: Durante Lambert Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 44:50pm Begins: October 9th and runs 8 weeks Location: Room 41, Student Rec Center Cost: $36 (not part of punch card program!) Registration: Room 102 Esslinger; limit 30 participants PARS Recreational Sports 102 Esslinger Hall • 1273 University of Oregon Rec Sports main office 346-4113 Water Bottle & Carabiner ($ 13 Value) with purchase of any $65 or greater Day Pack 160 E. Broadway, Downtown Eugene Up the Escalator at Valley River Center We sell used books at 35-50% off the list price and most new books are discounted 1 0% 768 East 1 3th (541) 345-1651 One block from the U of O campus Above Rainbow Optics on East 1 3th www.smithfamilybookstore.com LOOKING FOR USED TEXTBOOKS? i
