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Tuition continued from page 1A “We’re looking for creative ways to charge (tuition) because we’re not adequately funded,” said David Doerksen, University accounts receivable supervisor. Under the new plan, undergradu ates taking certain classes late in the day will get a discount. For in stance, in-state students taking a four-credit class would get a dis count of #48, while nonresident un dergraduates would be refunded $228. A resident undergraduate student taking 16 credits — includ ing four discounted credits — would pay about 10 percent less in tuition. Students have expressed mixed feelings about the change. Junior Ryan Stoner, a political science and religious studies major, said he didn’t understand the logic behind discounting evening classes, or even how the University was choosing which classes to discount. “The new system is a little incon venient because if you have a job or other obligations, taking classes in the evening is an imposition,” he said. But sophomore Jason McLean said the new system had potential. continued from page 8A designers, Steiner said. “They just knocked themselves out,” Hager said. The CD-ROM could become an important teaching tool because teachers can specifically design their lesson plans by using the dif ferent categories available, Info Graphics Laboratory cartographer Mike Engelmann said. Public “Tuition is too high as it is, so it’s a step in the right direction,” he said. Students have also had to adjust to more basic changes in the way they pay for classes, such as a new credit cost plateau. Before the new system was im plemented this year, students tak ing 12 to 18 credits paid a flat rate, an option available now only to stu dents taking 13 to 16 credits. Doerksen said the new system, while necessary to compensate for low state funding, is more compli cated for undergraduate students because they are not always being charged a flat rate. University Registrar Herb Ghereck said the University’'! over all accounting system had to be al tered so that discounted classes could be considered an “exception” when assessing tuition for students. A full analysis will be done later this term to determine whether the new system is keeping total University tu ition increases at 3 percent or less. “We’re not aware of any prob lems yet,” he said. For more information, visit http://registrar.uoregon.edu/stu dents/registration/tuition .html. Contact the senior news reporter at janmontry@dailyemerald.com. schools have been given samples of the CD-ROM, and may implement it in their curricula, he added. The project is so innovative, En gelmann said, that he hopes other states will follow their lead. The Atlas of Oregon CD-ROM is available for $49.95 at the Universi ty of Oregon Bookstore and other bookstores around town. Contact the reporter atjodyburruss@dailyemerald.com. OCTOBER 5 • 8PM McArthur court ticketmaster Tickets at all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone (503) 224-4400 or online at ticketmaster.com or hob.com Tickets available without a service charge for current UofO students presenting valid student I D. at the EMU box office T&' SIRIUS produced by OOooob&Qboqo DISCOVER hoD#cpm What Does It Mean If The Police Tell You To leave An Area? When a police officer issues a “Notice to Disperse” or asks people to clear an area, it is important that everyone realizes that this is a directive issued by law enforcement personnel in the performance of their duties in an emergency situation. This supercedes rights individuals usually have to peacefully assemble or observe a situation, So, if a police officer asks you to leave an area, remember the following: 1. You must leave right away. Failure to leave could result in your being cited or arrested for interfering with a police officer. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by jail time and up to a five thousand dollar fine. 2. Once the police have given an order to leave, you must leave. 3. While you may consider yourself an innocent bystander, your presence alone contributes to the crowd that police are ordering to disperse. 4. It is never a good idea to join a large crowd (even as an observer) that is gathering in the streets. While you may be curious to see what is going on, you are contributing to the problem if you remain in the area. 5. In large public disturbances, you should leave so that you aren’t interfering with a police officer, and you should leave for your own safety. Bricks and bottles that are thrown in these types of situations have seriously injured people. 6. If the police ask you to step back into your residence or off a porch or balcony you should do so. Remember, dispersal orders given during an emergency situation supercede rights individuals usually have to peacefully assemble or observe a situation. Brought to you by: Office of Student Life, ASUO, and Eugene Police Department WfW
