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Since 1900 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon
Volume 105, Issue 170
Higher Ed Board OKs 12-percent tuition hike
Next year’s undergraduates
will generate an additional
$4 million for the University
By Ayisha Yahya
News Editor
Harsh economic times have im
posed another burden on students:
Higher tuition rates for next year.
The State Board of Higher Educa
tion approved Friday a 12-percent
increase for University's resident un
dergraduate tuition for the 2004-05
school year.
A resident student taking 15 cred
its will now pay $ 1,890 per term in
tuition and fees, $227 more than
this year, according to an Oregon
University System press release
The board approved tuition hikes
ranging from 8 percent at Eastern
Oregon and Oregon State Universi
ties to 23 percent at Oregon Institute
ofTechnology. Western Oregon Uni
versity will see no tuition increases,
according to the release.
The 12-percent increase will gen
erate $4 million for the University,
Senior Vice President and Vice
Provost John Moseley said in an e
mail interview. He added that there
is a 3.5-percent increase for non-res
ident undergraduates, which will
generate an additional $2 million.
Students also will pay an addi
tional $20 charge per credit for
every credit from 14 to 16 credits,
which will generate about $ 1.2 mil
lion. The University had already in
stituted a $20-per-credit charge for
that credit range for Winter and
Spring 2004.
"The funds from the tuition in
crease are going primarily in main
taining availability of courses, as
well as helping to maintain other
student services," Moseley said.
The University has to deal with
significant budget cuts, including a
$1.5 million shortfall as a result of
Measure 30's failure. ASUO Presi
dent Adam Petkun said when the
University charges more to take a
certain number of credits, students
may decide to take fewer classes to
save money.
However, taking fewer classes a
term means students spend longer
in school and end up paying more
in the long run, he said.
"It's really hard for students right
Turn to TUITION, page 7A
Journalism dean
issues statement
about workshop
Dean Tim Gleason accepts ‘full responsibility’
for the ethical controversy surrounding
Dan Wieden's unconventional assignments
By Chelsea Duncan
Senior News Reporter
In the midst of rising controversy over the School of Journal
ism and Communication's advertising workshop led by Univer
sity alumnus Dan Wieden, Dean Tim Gleason released a state
ment Sunday to staff, faculty and students in the school
addressing concerns over the legitimacy of Wieden's assignments.
"It is clear that some students found themselves in a position
that resulted in behaviors that are inconsistent with the mission,
ethics, values and vision of the School of Journalism and Com
munication and the University of Oregon. For that, I express my
Turn to DEAN, page 5A
Education school
aims to address
multicultural crisis
The school’s diversity committee worries about
producing culturally insensitive teachers and
alumni, citing ways to improve the situation
By Chelsea Duncan
Senior News Reporter
Allegations of cultural insensitivity and incompetence
within the University College of Education have led the
school's student and faculty diversity committee to recently
declare a "multicultural crisis."
Graduate student Jim Lyda, coordinator of the college's
Ethnic Diversity Affairs Committee, said students of color
in the college have experienced cultural insensitivity from
some faculty members. He said local schools also have
raised concerns that the college produces teachers who lack
multicultural skills.
"That's kind of what we term a crisis," Lyda said.
Turn to DIVERSITY, page 8A
Death of a president
I
Courtesy
"Whatever
else history
may say about
me when I'm
gone, I hope it
will record
that I
appealed to
your best
hopes, not
your worst
tears; to your
confidence
rather than
your doubts.
My dream is
that you will
travel the road
ahead with
liberty's lamp
guiding your
steps and
opportunity's
arm steadying
your way."
Ronald Reagan
Former president
U.S. political leaders reflect on Reagan’s death
and legacy, honoring his American spirit
By Jeff Zeleny and John McCormick
Chicago Tribune (KRT)
X A T ASHINGTON — From a somber President Bush in
France to a tearful, 21-year-old Capitol Hill intern out
V V side the White House gates, Americans reflected Satur
day on the death of former President Ronald Reagan, a leader
whose soft style and firm conviction earned him admiration from
friends and enemies, befitting a man called "The Teflon Presi
From seats of power to the curbstones of small towns, gover
nors and the common assessed Reagan's stature, his impact and
his uncanny ability to see life's sunny side, along with the melan
choly irony that he died not remembering that he was once the
leader of the free world.
"This is a sad hour in the life of America," said Bush, who was in
formed of the death shortly after a dinner with French President
dent."
Turn to REAGAN, page 16A
The campus community reacts to Reagan’s
passing with a vigil, words of reverence
embers of the College Republicans and other campus
community members gathered Sunday at a candlelight
JL V JL vigil to commemorate the life of former President
Ronald Reagan, who died Saturday at his home in California.
Students and faculty members remembered the character and
policies of the nation's 40th president.
College Republicans Chairwoman Laura Jenkins said Reagan
led an exemplary life both in and out of the public spotlight.
"1 was very touched, and 1 was very saddened to hear the news
because he was a role model to me and a hero," Jenkins said.
Jenkins emphasized Reagan's strong character as one of his
greatest traits.
"He was a person of such great integrity and he was really ded
icated to his family, his country and God," she said. "I'm sad our
By Parker Howell
News Reporter
Turn to VIGIL, page 7 A
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