(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the September 1, 2010 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University Police issued 1,553 parking violations during the first week of classes.
Out of those violations, 453 tickets were voided, said Kim Roshak, office manager of CMU Parking Services. There are 54 citations still pending, as of Tuesday afternoon.
Most citations issued were for not properly displaying a parking pass, which is called a “Failure to Display,” Roshak said.
“If a student comes in the Parking Services office with a ticket for failure to display and purchases the required parking permit, we will, as a courtesy, void their parking citation,” she said.
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Stimulus funds curb additional budget cuts at CMU
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the December 4, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University received $1,379,973 of the $787 billion in stimulus money through Oct. 30 from the federal government.
The funds are part of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law Feb. 17 by President Barack Obama.
The university is eligible to apply for $2,342,100 through a state appropriations bill that allows state universities to apply for a one-time grant to fill any budget shortfalls. Any money the university receives through the appropriations bill will be deducted from the appropriations the university receives from the state every year, said Barrie Wilkes, associate vice president of financial services and reporting.
Even with the stimulus money coming in, the university is still unsure if the “extra” money is being received.
Central Michigan University received $1,379,973 of the $787 billion in stimulus money through Oct. 30 from the federal government.
The funds are part of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law Feb. 17 by President Barack Obama.
The university is eligible to apply for $2,342,100 through a state appropriations bill that allows state universities to apply for a one-time grant to fill any budget shortfalls. Any money the university receives through the appropriations bill will be deducted from the appropriations the university receives from the state every year, said Barrie Wilkes, associate vice president of financial services and reporting.
Even with the stimulus money coming in, the university is still unsure if the “extra” money is being received.
Public Broadcasting continues its growth; hopes to have Flint station up by month’s end
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the November 23, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University Public Broadcasting hopes to have WFUM-TV of Flint up and running by the end of the month.
Ed Grant, general manager of CMU Public Broadcasting, has had enough on his plate with WCMU-TV complying with the federally mandated conversion from an analog to a digital signal.
And that was before the CMU Board of Trustees agreed to purchase WFUM-TV of Flint for $1 million from the University of Michigan.
“There’s been some good, bad and ugly,” Grant said of the conversion. “It’s been an extremely expensive conversion for everybody, commercial stations as well as non-commercial stations. It cost us about $14 million.”
The acquisition of WFUM, which will extend from Bay City to metro Detroit, will nearly quadruple CMU Public Broadcasting’s audience, Grant said.
Central Michigan University Public Broadcasting hopes to have WFUM-TV of Flint up and running by the end of the month.
Ed Grant, general manager of CMU Public Broadcasting, has had enough on his plate with WCMU-TV complying with the federally mandated conversion from an analog to a digital signal.
And that was before the CMU Board of Trustees agreed to purchase WFUM-TV of Flint for $1 million from the University of Michigan.
“There’s been some good, bad and ugly,” Grant said of the conversion. “It’s been an extremely expensive conversion for everybody, commercial stations as well as non-commercial stations. It cost us about $14 million.”
The acquisition of WFUM, which will extend from Bay City to metro Detroit, will nearly quadruple CMU Public Broadcasting’s audience, Grant said.
Interviews for next CMU president begin in November
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 16, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
A total of 68 candidates submitted applications to succeed Michael Rao as university president.
This number increased from 43 after the first soft deadline of Oct. 1. The final deadline was Monday.
The Presidential Search Screening Committee met that day to begin a review of all submitted applications. The committee will select a small number of candidates to interview and present two to six semifinalists to the Board of Trustees, said presidential search screening committee chairwoman and Trustee Stephanie Comai.
The Board will then interview and select the next university president from that group of candidates.
Comai said interviews will start in November and she hopes to have a new university president announced by Jan. 1, 2010.
A total of 68 candidates submitted applications to succeed Michael Rao as university president.
This number increased from 43 after the first soft deadline of Oct. 1. The final deadline was Monday.
The Presidential Search Screening Committee met that day to begin a review of all submitted applications. The committee will select a small number of candidates to interview and present two to six semifinalists to the Board of Trustees, said presidential search screening committee chairwoman and Trustee Stephanie Comai.
The Board will then interview and select the next university president from that group of candidates.
Comai said interviews will start in November and she hopes to have a new university president announced by Jan. 1, 2010.
State rep. seeking to end Bridge Card abuse
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 2, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Clinton Township sophomore Tamara Young is afraid of losing of her Bridge Card privileges.
“If my Bridge Card was taken away, to be quite frank, I would be devastated,” Young said.
This problem could become reality for Young and many other college students.
State Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland, is looking to severely limit who can obtain a Michigan Bridge Card, or Michigan Electronic Benefit Transfer, to prevent fraud.
Clinton Township sophomore Tamara Young is afraid of losing of her Bridge Card privileges.
“If my Bridge Card was taken away, to be quite frank, I would be devastated,” Young said.
This problem could become reality for Young and many other college students.
State Rep. Joe Haveman, R-Holland, is looking to severely limit who can obtain a Michigan Bridge Card, or Michigan Electronic Benefit Transfer, to prevent fraud.
CMU presidential search process yields 43 candidates
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the October 2, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Fourty-three candidates have completed the application process to be the next president of Central Michigan University.
Thursday’s deadline is considered a soft deadline, however, said Trustee Stephanie Comai, meaning the screening committee will still accept applications in the near future.
“We anticipate we have a vast majority of people who will complete the process,” said Comai, the presidential search screening committee chairwoman. “But we will still consider candidates.”
Fourty-three candidates have completed the application process to be the next president of Central Michigan University.
Thursday’s deadline is considered a soft deadline, however, said Trustee Stephanie Comai, meaning the screening committee will still accept applications in the near future.
“We anticipate we have a vast majority of people who will complete the process,” said Comai, the presidential search screening committee chairwoman. “But we will still consider candidates.”
CMU overall enrollment at record high, but reduction in freshmen
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the September 11, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University is witnessing a record-high on-campus enrollment this fall despite a drop in freshmen.
According to new reports released by CMU’s Office of Institutional Research, freshman enrollment for the
fall 2009 semester is down 4.5 percent, at 3,691 from last fall’s 3,864. But overall on-campus enrollment is up to 20,444, said Steve Smith, director of public relations.
The university was expecting the drop in freshmen.
“This is something the university has been forecasting for a number of years,” Smith said. “The number of high school graduates in the state is dropping and is anticipated to do so until 2017.”
Central Michigan University is witnessing a record-high on-campus enrollment this fall despite a drop in freshmen.
According to new reports released by CMU’s Office of Institutional Research, freshman enrollment for the
fall 2009 semester is down 4.5 percent, at 3,691 from last fall’s 3,864. But overall on-campus enrollment is up to 20,444, said Steve Smith, director of public relations.
The university was expecting the drop in freshmen.
“This is something the university has been forecasting for a number of years,” Smith said. “The number of high school graduates in the state is dropping and is anticipated to do so until 2017.”
Washington Apartments lacks parking, causes frustration
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the August 28, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Several Washington Apartments residents are unhappy with the revamped parking situation between Ojibway and Ottawa courts.
Arkansas graduate student Erin Hawks is one of the frustrated.
“It is completely nonsensical,” she said.
Several Washington Apartments residents are unhappy with the revamped parking situation between Ojibway and Ottawa courts.
Arkansas graduate student Erin Hawks is one of the frustrated.
“It is completely nonsensical,” she said.
FaCIT pushes innovative teaching at CMU
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the August 26, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University is looking toward expanding its teaching methods to the 22nd century and beyond as the first decade of this century comes to a close.
The charge for more innovative means of instruction is led by the Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching.
FaCIT is the university’s resource for faculty who wish to implement more digital teaching methods into their courses, such as posting lectures in podcast form to iTunes U.
“We are aware that students are definitely hip to iTunes U,” said Jim Therrell, director of FaCIT.
ITunes U quickly is becoming one of the more popular multimedia teaching methods at CMU, he said.
ITunes U is a free educational service provided by Apple that features more than 200,000 audio and video files world and also provides university’s with the option to keep the files available to only their students, according to Apple.com.
Central Michigan University is looking toward expanding its teaching methods to the 22nd century and beyond as the first decade of this century comes to a close.
The charge for more innovative means of instruction is led by the Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching.
FaCIT is the university’s resource for faculty who wish to implement more digital teaching methods into their courses, such as posting lectures in podcast form to iTunes U.
“We are aware that students are definitely hip to iTunes U,” said Jim Therrell, director of FaCIT.
ITunes U quickly is becoming one of the more popular multimedia teaching methods at CMU, he said.
ITunes U is a free educational service provided by Apple that features more than 200,000 audio and video files world and also provides university’s with the option to keep the files available to only their students, according to Apple.com.
Students can sign up online for new payment plan, financial flexibility
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the August 18, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Students are favoring Central Michigan University’s new payment plan more than last year’s, which most did not acknowledge.
Amber Loomis, manager of the Student Service Court, estimated 750 students enrolled in the plan for the fall semester.
The number is significantly more than with the last plan, she said. About 200 used the old plan.
“Not many students took advantage of the last payment plan,” Loomis said. “We have a lot of freshmen using the new system. (But) we’ve got a good mix on all classes.”
Caledonia junior Katie Jonkhoff is using the new payment plan and said she wishes she knew about it sooner.
“Signing up was easy. (It) was all online,” she said. “The whole thing’s been helpful. It’s easy to check.”
Students are favoring Central Michigan University’s new payment plan more than last year’s, which most did not acknowledge.
Amber Loomis, manager of the Student Service Court, estimated 750 students enrolled in the plan for the fall semester.
The number is significantly more than with the last plan, she said. About 200 used the old plan.
“Not many students took advantage of the last payment plan,” Loomis said. “We have a lot of freshmen using the new system. (But) we’ve got a good mix on all classes.”
Caledonia junior Katie Jonkhoff is using the new payment plan and said she wishes she knew about it sooner.
“Signing up was easy. (It) was all online,” she said. “The whole thing’s been helpful. It’s easy to check.”
State proposes takeover, charter schools to improve grades
(NOTE: This article originally appeared May 1, 2009 at CM-Life.com)
Failing and underperforming schools are running out of time, and state Rep. Tim Melton is watching the clock.
Melton, an Auburn Hills democrat, has introduced legislation aimed at targeting failing schools in Michigan. If the schools do not make the grade, they could face state takeover or increased competition from new charter schools.
“We need to demand more,” he said. “Who is not for more accountability in schools?”
The bill will target schools that are not making 35 percent Adequate Yearly Progress. AYP is the cornerstone of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It measures year-to-year student achievement on the Michigan Education Assessment Program for elementary and middle schools, or the Michigan Merit Examination for high school, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Melton’s legislation would include bringing in review teams to look at the schools. He is not ruling out any type of reforms, including extending school days and the school year.
Failing and underperforming schools are running out of time, and state Rep. Tim Melton is watching the clock.
Melton, an Auburn Hills democrat, has introduced legislation aimed at targeting failing schools in Michigan. If the schools do not make the grade, they could face state takeover or increased competition from new charter schools.
“We need to demand more,” he said. “Who is not for more accountability in schools?”
The bill will target schools that are not making 35 percent Adequate Yearly Progress. AYP is the cornerstone of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It measures year-to-year student achievement on the Michigan Education Assessment Program for elementary and middle schools, or the Michigan Merit Examination for high school, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Melton’s legislation would include bringing in review teams to look at the schools. He is not ruling out any type of reforms, including extending school days and the school year.
Program to provide easier access to college, financial aid
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the May 1, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Gov. Jennifer Granholm revealed a plan aimed at doubling the state’s number of college graduates in an effort to diversify the state’s economy.
The program, called the Michigan College Access Network, will promote post-secondary education by supporting local programs that help people obtain information about higher education and how to obtain financial assistance. The governor expects the network up and running by the fall of 2010.
The governor feels that producing a well educated workforce is a must for improving the state’s economy.
“Michigan absolutely must produce the nation’s best-educated workforce to create jobs and diversify our economy,” Granholm said in a press release. “The Michigan College Access Network will mobilize the assets of every community in our state to give both our young people and adults the support and information they need to get a college education. We have to use every resource possible to help make higher education accessible and affordable for every Michigan citizen.”
Gov. Jennifer Granholm revealed a plan aimed at doubling the state’s number of college graduates in an effort to diversify the state’s economy.
The program, called the Michigan College Access Network, will promote post-secondary education by supporting local programs that help people obtain information about higher education and how to obtain financial assistance. The governor expects the network up and running by the fall of 2010.
The governor feels that producing a well educated workforce is a must for improving the state’s economy.
“Michigan absolutely must produce the nation’s best-educated workforce to create jobs and diversify our economy,” Granholm said in a press release. “The Michigan College Access Network will mobilize the assets of every community in our state to give both our young people and adults the support and information they need to get a college education. We have to use every resource possible to help make higher education accessible and affordable for every Michigan citizen.”
Academic Senate Library Committee asking for more funds
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the April 20, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
To help fight the rising cost of academic journals, the Academic Senate Library Committee is requesting more funding from the university.
In a letter obtained by Central Michigan Life sent to University President Michael Rao and Provost Julia Wallace, the Academic Senate Library Committee chairwoman and English, Language and Literature professor Anne Alton requested the university increase the budget for the library to keep up with the rising cost of inflation for academic journals.
“The library could use a commitment from CMU to keep up with the rising cost of serials and journals,” she said. “Our perception is there is a lack of support for the library from the university.”
To help fight the rising cost of academic journals, the Academic Senate Library Committee is requesting more funding from the university.
In a letter obtained by Central Michigan Life sent to University President Michael Rao and Provost Julia Wallace, the Academic Senate Library Committee chairwoman and English, Language and Literature professor Anne Alton requested the university increase the budget for the library to keep up with the rising cost of inflation for academic journals.
“The library could use a commitment from CMU to keep up with the rising cost of serials and journals,” she said. “Our perception is there is a lack of support for the library from the university.”
With new post office, send snail mail without stepping off campus
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the April 3, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Finding the time to mail that important package can be difficult for students and faculty.
The opening of a new post office on campus may make that task easier.
Central Michigan University opened a new post office Wednesday in the Combined Services Building Room 105, located in the Central Mailroom.
The Combined Services Building is located next to the CMU Police Department on East Campus Drive.
The post office will remain in that location until the planned Bovee University Center renovation is complete in December 2010, according to Linda Slater, director of plant engineering and planning.
Finding the time to mail that important package can be difficult for students and faculty.
The opening of a new post office on campus may make that task easier.
Central Michigan University opened a new post office Wednesday in the Combined Services Building Room 105, located in the Central Mailroom.
The Combined Services Building is located next to the CMU Police Department on East Campus Drive.
The post office will remain in that location until the planned Bovee University Center renovation is complete in December 2010, according to Linda Slater, director of plant engineering and planning.
Legacy Program seeks out-of-staters
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the March 30, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Before attending CMU, John Waters had not lived a day in Michigan.
But the Georgia senior receives in-state tuition because his father took classes at CMU’s satellite campus in Atlanta.
“I wanted to be a teacher and (CMU) has a great teaching program,” Waters said. “I wanted to be on my own, grow up a little more, the (Legacy tuition rate) has really helped me a lot.”
The Alumni Legacy Award is offered to out-of-state students who have had a parent or grandparent that graduated from CMU with either an undergraduate or post-graduate degree, according to Director of Admissions Betty Wagner.
Before attending CMU, John Waters had not lived a day in Michigan.
But the Georgia senior receives in-state tuition because his father took classes at CMU’s satellite campus in Atlanta.
“I wanted to be a teacher and (CMU) has a great teaching program,” Waters said. “I wanted to be on my own, grow up a little more, the (Legacy tuition rate) has really helped me a lot.”
The Alumni Legacy Award is offered to out-of-state students who have had a parent or grandparent that graduated from CMU with either an undergraduate or post-graduate degree, according to Director of Admissions Betty Wagner.
Panelists say Michigan's Economic Future tied to China
(NOTE: This article originally appeared March 20, 2009 at CM-Life.com)
Michigan’s road to recovery may not run through the revitalization of Detroit, but through Bejing.
“(General Motors) has $4.2 billion in exports to China,” said Zhigang Xing, deputy news editor of the China Daily. “And the CEO of Ford said the future of Ford is in China.”
The economy, U.S.-Chinese diplomatic relations and differences in journalistic censorship were among the topics discussed by Xing in the forum, “Global Obligations: The Role of the U.S. and China,” facilitated by journalism professor Jiafei Yin in the Maroon Room of the Bovee University Center.
Michigan’s road to recovery may not run through the revitalization of Detroit, but through Bejing.
“(General Motors) has $4.2 billion in exports to China,” said Zhigang Xing, deputy news editor of the China Daily. “And the CEO of Ford said the future of Ford is in China.”
The economy, U.S.-Chinese diplomatic relations and differences in journalistic censorship were among the topics discussed by Xing in the forum, “Global Obligations: The Role of the U.S. and China,” facilitated by journalism professor Jiafei Yin in the Maroon Room of the Bovee University Center.
Recruiting office aims to draw Chicago teens to Mount Pleasant
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the March 4, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Central Michigan University is not a household name for youth in inner city Chicago.
Michael Hull is looking to change that.
Hull, an assistant director of admissions, is the head CMU’s new Greater Chicago Outreach center.
“We find a lot of students want to get away from the city to go to college,” he said. “Mount Pleasant is the perfect town for college.”
Central Michigan University is not a household name for youth in inner city Chicago.
Michael Hull is looking to change that.
Hull, an assistant director of admissions, is the head CMU’s new Greater Chicago Outreach center.
“We find a lot of students want to get away from the city to go to college,” he said. “Mount Pleasant is the perfect town for college.”
Leaving a legal legacy: General Counsel Eileen Jennings to retire in July after 29 years
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the February 20, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Some say life moves slowly in small college towns like Mount Pleasant, but for University General Counsel Eileen Jennings, a planned five-year stay turned into a three-decade career.
In her role as general counsel, Jennings serves as the school’s chief legal officer and coordinates all university legal services.
Jennings has announced her plans to retire in July after 29 years at CMU.
Some say life moves slowly in small college towns like Mount Pleasant, but for University General Counsel Eileen Jennings, a planned five-year stay turned into a three-decade career.
In her role as general counsel, Jennings serves as the school’s chief legal officer and coordinates all university legal services.
Jennings has announced her plans to retire in July after 29 years at CMU.
Speaker Series ‘probably not’ bringing anyone this year
(NOTE: This article originally appaered in the February 13, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Were you excited for a big-name, university sponsored speaker to visit campus this year?
Hate to burst your bubble, but it’s not likely to happen.
Central Michigan University officials have confirmed that the Speaker Series will not be bringing anyone for the 2008-2009 school year.
“Probably not this year,” said University Events Director Bob Ebner. “It takes a couple months to prepare and promote them and coordinate with faculty.”
Were you excited for a big-name, university sponsored speaker to visit campus this year?
Hate to burst your bubble, but it’s not likely to happen.
Central Michigan University officials have confirmed that the Speaker Series will not be bringing anyone for the 2008-2009 school year.
“Probably not this year,” said University Events Director Bob Ebner. “It takes a couple months to prepare and promote them and coordinate with faculty.”
Speaker Lee Hawkins says America much more tolerant
(NOTE: This article originally appeared in the February 11, 2009 edition of Central Michigan Life.)
Lee Hawkins said the next step in the Civil Rights Movement is economic empowerment after the election of President Barack Obama.
Hawkins, a Wall Street Journal reporter and on-air correspondent for CNBC, discussed the Obama presidency, racial inequality and goals for young, black America in the Black History Month keynote address Tuesday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium.
“There’s never been a better time to be black in America,” Hawkins said. “Obama’s election is a sign that America is more racially tolerant.”
Hawkins said the Obama presidency has thrust blacks into an era of heightened opportunity and responsibility.
“Blacks shouldn’t be pacified by a black man in the Oval Office,” he said.
Lee Hawkins said the next step in the Civil Rights Movement is economic empowerment after the election of President Barack Obama.
Hawkins, a Wall Street Journal reporter and on-air correspondent for CNBC, discussed the Obama presidency, racial inequality and goals for young, black America in the Black History Month keynote address Tuesday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium.
“There’s never been a better time to be black in America,” Hawkins said. “Obama’s election is a sign that America is more racially tolerant.”
Hawkins said the Obama presidency has thrust blacks into an era of heightened opportunity and responsibility.
“Blacks shouldn’t be pacified by a black man in the Oval Office,” he said.
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