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Tuition 101: Plan for early college funds would hurt high schools

A Detroit Free Press editorial suggests that Michigan Rep. Jack Hoogendyk's, R-Kalamazoo, proposed legislation to let 15-year-olds bypass high school for early college enrollment raises the possibility of undercutting Michigan\'s long overdue high school curriculum reform. "The measure is at minimum counterproductive, at worst a threat to public school districts, because half of the state per-pupil funding allowance would follow the students to college." Under the proposal, students who demonstrate proficiency in high school graduation requirements could qualify for the Michigan Accelerated College Education Program and receive up to $3,437 a year toward college classes.

High school grad rules may get tougher

Starting with the class of 2011, no Michigan public school student could graduate from high school without at least three and a half years of math, four years of English and three years of science classes under a rigorous statewide curriculum now on a fast track to final approval. All students also would have to take two years of a foreign language in elementary, middle school or high school. The deal reached by legislative leaders Wednesday could be approved by the House and Senate as early as today and quickly signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. It would give Michigan its first statewide required curriculum. \"This is an historic day for Michigan,\" said Mike Boulus, executive director for the Presidents\' Council, State Universities of Michigan. The core curriculum, he added, will put pressure on school districts \"to hold to it when their feet are to the fire in a few years and little Johnny can\'t graduate.\"

'Inspector General' has fun with corruption.

A high-spirited and keen-witted satire on official crookedness and human stupidity opens April 7 at Wayne State 's Hilberry Theatre. "The Inspector General," considered by many to be one of the greatest plays in Russian theatre, follows the attempts of corrupt officials who fall over themselves trying to put their town back together after a state inspector general is dispatched to scrutinize them. The play will be presented through May 13 in rotating repertory.

Back Track: Fifty years after the Motor City rode the rails

Mike Smith, director of Wayne State University\'s Walter P. Reuther Library, comments extensively in a story about Detroit\'s 19th century streetcars. He notes that, from the beginning, the right to move the paying public was a prize to be won and exploited. \"Every city did pretty much the same thing, giving private companies franchises, in some cases lasting as long as 50 or 100 years,\" Smith says. \"The private concern had to come up with the service, but the public was at their mercy.\" Smith adds, \"When personal transportation came about, it was very liberating.\"

Cell towers: Worth the price?

Robin Boyle, chair of the Geography and Urban Planning Department, is quoted in an article that discusses whether cities should permit cell phone towers on public property in order to gain needed revenue. Warren recently declined a $25,000 offer from a cellular company because residents near the proposed tower objected. Noting that most municipalities are strapped for cash these days, Boyle points out that communities must look for creative ways to enhance revenue.

Arab students and ESL at Wayne State University

Wayne State University is becoming a major hub for Arab students wanting to learn English. Sixty students from across the Arab world are attending the courses at WSU. The English Language Learning Institute at the university is the only intensive English language program in the metropolitan Detroit area. Dean M. Lynn, program coordinator for the institute, pointed out that the program also offers evening courses for university educated professionals who simply want to brush up on their English language skills. A contact number is given.

Helen Thomas to be inducted into David Mackenzie Honor Society

Journalist and longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas will be inducted into the prestigious David Mackenzie Honor Society at Wayne State University on Tuesday, April 25, at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center . Thomas is a WSU alumna. The honor society, named after the first dean of what is now the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. A photo of Thomas accompanies the article.

Williams reveals his wills and won'ts

Two Wayne State mentions are included under the "Names and Faces" column. 1) Noted Detroit sculptor and artist Sergio DiGiusti is donating an original art work for auction at the annual WSU Law School Treasure of Detroit Gala to be held at Ford Field on April 1. Auctioneers will be John Stewart and Dana Mills of WOMC Radio's "Purtan's People" show. 2) Performances of Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Mikado" are set for 7 p.m. April 6-7 and 20-21 in Wayne State 's Schaver Music Recital Hall. They are part of the Opera Workshop under Frances Brockington. Ticket prices and contact information are given.

McClatchy leftovers: Chessboard strategy

Stephen Calkins, an expert in antitrust law at the WSU Law School , is quoted in this story - originally in the New York Times -- about the sale of 12 Knight Ridder newspapers acquired recently by McClatchy newspapers. Some observers wonder whether the Justice Department will take a look at the sale because of its sheer size even though Justice has not scrutinized a newspaper sale since 2000. "In part, this reflects the absence of proposed megamergers," Calkins pointed out. "But it also reflects the division's perception of competition in the Internet age, and the division's focus on price and output without regard to editorial diversity."

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