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College prep funds face cuts

The Bush administration has proposed eliminating funding for Upward Bound, a federal program that helps prepare teens for college. It is one of 48 programs in the U.S. Department of Education that the President wants to terminate. \"What you will end up having is a bunch of kids who don\'t have options, don\'t have hope,\" said William Tandy, director of the Upward Bound program at Wayne State. The U.S. Department of Education maintains that the program has not demonstrated that former Upward Bound students are achieving at higher levels than other students.

What's coming up

Fourth annual Sarah Applebaum Nederlander Award for Excellence in Theatre gala celebration, honoring actress Phylicia Rashad, is today at the Masonic Temple. The celebration, sponsored by Wayne State University and the Nederlander Co., will feature a cocktail reception, seated dinner, strolling dessert, Detroit premiere performance of the musical \"Hairspray\" and the Apple Award presentation. Tickets are $250 and proceeds will benefit WSU\'s Department of Theatre.

Fund drive should help Oakland U. expand service

A News editorial congratulates Oakland University on raising $63.5 million to kick off its capital campaign. But the newspaper cautions that the "extras" that the university hopes will give it a competitive edge should not include becoming a research complex, since the state already has three research universities in Wayne State, Michigan State and the University of Michigan. The News lauds efforts by Oakland and other state universities to become more independent financially by finding more private funding sources. "State tuition is becoming too high for families to absorb," the editorial says.

Will WSU shut out minorities?

Critics say a proposal to move academic and research programs from Wayne State University\'s College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs to various schools and colleges would impact minority students. Daphne Ntiri, associate professor in the Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Department, says such a move will severely affect the mostly adult non-traditional students who take classes there. Professor Stuart Henry, IS chair, in a letter to Wayne State Provost Nancy Barrett, says IS students, under the proposed changes, \"would pay the same tuition as other University students, yet be denied the standing and advantages of graduating from a specific college within the university.\" Barrett says the proposed changes to CULMA will strengthen the existing academic programs, while at the same time allowing for the continuation and strengthening of CULMA\'s successful outreach programs.\"

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\"Leaders on Leadership,\" co-produced by the WSU SBA and Detroit Public Television, featured Kurt Darrow, President and CEO of La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Larry Fobes, program host and Director of the SBA\'s Institute for Organizational & Industrial Competitiveness, conducted an interview that highlighted leadership challenges at La-Z-Boy, famous for its eponymous American icon furniture, during an expansion of its customer demographic while also retaining its traditional customers. WSU students in the audience asked about marketing the traditional La-Z-Boy chair through product placement on popular youth oriented television programs, e.g. \"Friends\".

Student journalist have limited rights

A story about a former journalism instructor at Mercy High School student who claims the school violated her students' free speech rights by demanding that editorials be approved by an administrator, includes a comment from Ben Burns, who heads the journalism program here. "It's one of the basic rules of journalism, you never surprise your publisher," he said. He pointed out that a bill is being debated in the state Legislature that would allow student editors greater latitude.

Don't take college admissions decision personally

In an op-ed piece, columnist Thomas Sowell contends that "objective admissions standards are seldom decisive at most colleges. The admissions process is so shot through with fads and unsubstantiated assumptions that it is more like voodoo than anything else." He says a student who did not get admitted to "Ivy U" may be a better student than some of those who did. Sowell argues for more objective admissions standards by colleges and calls for a study that would measure the four-year performance of students admitted under objective standards and those admitted under more subjective measures.

WSU providing major economic benefits

Wayne State University's net economic benefit to Michigan's economy totals more than $1 billion annually, according to findings of a published report by the Anderson Economic Group. "The report confirms the significant role of the university in contributing to Michigan's economy and future work force," said Wayne State President Irvin D. Reid. "Our role as an educational partner with the state continues to be critical to the success of Michigan's economic future."

Local students inducted into honor society

In recognition of their outstanding scholarship, service and loyalty to Wayne State University, 12 graduates will be inducted into the David Mackenzie Honor Society during a special reception at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 19, at McGregor Memorial Conference Center. WSU alumnus and weathercaster Sonny Eliot will be inducted as an honorary member this year. The society is named for David Mackenzie, the first dean of what is now the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Dean of Students Office Leadership Award winners announced

The first annual Dean of Students Office Leadership Awards banquet was held on April 11 at St. Andrews Hall. Nineteen outstanding students, advisors and organizations were honored. The 2005 Campus Life Leadership Awards recognize the year-long achievements of students, faculty, staff and student organizations that positively impact student life and growth at Wayne State University and the Detroit community. A listing of award recipients is provided and contact information for the Dean of Students Office.

WSU shouldn't tamper with department

An open letter to Wayne State's Board of Governors from Stuart Henry, professor and chair, and Roslyn Schindler, associate professor and deputy chair of Wayne State's Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, is included on the editorial page. The letter addresses the recent proposal to close the College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs and to relocate its constituent units to other parts of the university. Specifically, the writers focus on the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and calls for its relocation into an academic college such as the College of Education or College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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