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A&E: pages 9-10 Sports: Reviews of 'God's Favorite' and 'The Matrix' page 12 Men's tennis looks to finish in MIAC top four Variety: page 8 Senior nursing students: preparing for life after Bethel Thursday, April 29,1999 THE AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER OF BETHEL COLLEGE Volume 74 • Number j2 / Bethel Jazz Band swings with style Clarion/Photo by Kristen Somody Sax players sophomore Nate Sundquist and first-year students Haddon Anderson and Carly Zuckweiler groove with style during the Bethel Jazz Band's weekly rehearsal. This is Bethel's second year with a resident Jazz Band, conducted by Trygve Skaar. This Friday, Bethel hosts the "Jazz in the Great Hall" concert featuring the Jazz Band and the Bethel Chamber Choir. Tuition increases 3-9 percent Lowest rise in 20 years By James C. Pittman Layout Editor Student tuition, excluding room and board, will rise to $15,200 for the 1999-2000 academic year, a 3.9 percent increase. While tuition has steadily risen each year for decades, the recent increase is the lowest percentage increase in 20 years. Daniel C. Nelson, Director of Financial Planning, has been keeping track of tuition increases since 1979. Tuition increased 4.8 percent in 1995-96,6.2 percent in 1996-97, 5.5 percent in 1997-98 and 6.7 percent last year. In 1979, however, tuition increased by over 14 percent due to the economic crisis in the United States economy. Nelson explained that a leading reason for the low increase for next year was that external "hard costs," such as electricity and other utilities, did not increase significantly over the last year. "We look a hit last year," he added, "in technology costs. The reason tuition went up so much last year was because of a bunch of extra money spent on technology, and so thai didn't cany over from last year. It was a one-time event." These technology costs, stated Nelson, were new computer equipment and wiring of buildings. The grealesl cost for the institution, Nelson stated, is personnel costs. "Faculty salaries and staff salaries arc the biggest percentage of ourbudgcl," he said, "so, to the extent that the school wants to increase salaries for people both to reflect inflation and merit in- Con tin tied on page 2 PACE celebrates 10 years of service By Sarah Colbert Guest Writer The Bethel College Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies celebrated a decade of serving working adult students through PACE and masters degree programs on Thursday, April 22. To celebrate ihis "Bethel milestone" approximately 150 friends, faculty and administration from the Bethel community gathered to honor those who made it possible. Employees and faculty who have made a significant impact on this program were recognized at the reception. Among those recognized was Dr. Wendy Wakemann for her vision and "pioneering" effort to bring quality programs to adult student at Bethel. Known as Ihe "Founding Dean" of the Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies, Wakemann was instrumental in shaping the program into what it is today. Wakemann stated that when the program first started, there was only one major in PACE. Since then, the program has grown to three majors with an estimated number of 750 students. Wakemann is currently serving as the Dean of Professional Studies "This is an ongoing partnership in what God is doing at Bethel through the Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies." -Dennis Morrow, Dean of the Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies at Fresno Pacific University in Fresno, Calif. Dr. George Brushaber was recognized for a decade of support and leadership and Dr. Thomas J. Continued on page 3 Faculty experience overloads By Peter Rockwell StaffWriter "The majority of us carry an overload, and we are exhausted from it," said Jill Martin of the education department. The increasing number of students in relation to the number of faculty members available has caused many professors to take on extra classes. Taking on extra classes is not an institutional requirement, bin rather a choice. However, many feel an obligation to the studenls, Beihel or themselves to take on the extra load. Biology professor James Reynhout said, "Some of us are too kind to the institution, and too concerned about students, and haven't yet learned how to weigh and evaluate the damage it docs to our own health and ability to function well in classes and our personal lives." Martin asked, "Where is the line where you serve, because we are called to be servants? But where is the line where we say 'no,' because it's taking loo much out of me?" Biology, chemistry, education, biblical and theological studies and philosophy are specific departments especially effected by faculty overloads. "Il has been extra work, but in some ways il has been paid off "Whenever you extend yourself from the ordinary sometimes that forces you to cut corners." - Mel Stuart, professor of philosophy financially, and by the people lhat I have met, that I otherwise would nol have," said Mel Stuart professor of philosophy. Nevertheless, Stuart reiterated that overloads can lead to frustration and disappointment in terms of teaching goals. "Whenever you extend yourself from ihe ordinary sometimes that forces you to cul corners," said Stuart, Cutting corners is the last thing the administration wants. Tricia Brownlee said that eight additional faculty positions will be offered for next year to help wilh ihe overload. "I think the reason we have so many overloads is lhat we're a year behind in the enrollment. We can'l always guarantee that we're going to have more enrollment the next year, so we can't go ahead and hire a lot of faculty." Jay Barnes, ihe provost, sees the problem of faculty overloads as a top priority. He said the solution to overloads comes from "finding the right places to plug in adjunct professors." Barnes also emphasized Bethel's financial crunch and suggested the generation of new forms of revenue. "Because we are tuition- driven, we want to be cautious that wc don't over hire." "I don't want our faculty to be discourage," said Barnes. "Our faculty is one of our most valuable resources at Bethel. There is a real commitment to sludents here, and that commitment shows through the mentoring relationships, research and writing projects. I don't want a work environment that takes away from the valuable things that faculty do for students."
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Title | Page 1 |
Alternative Title | The Bethel Clarion |
Edition (Vol. No.) | Vol. 74 No. 13 |
Date Published | April 29 1999 |
Decade | 1990 |
Academic Year | 1998 - 1999 |
Frequency | Biweekly |
Notes | This project has been financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Historical Society from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. |
Digital Collection | The Clarion: Bethel University's Student Newspaper |
Digital Publisher | Bethel University |
Editor | Hayes, Hannah Maria |
Contributors | Herman, Amy K. N. (News Editor); Detlefson, Susan (Views Editor); Vanderpoel, Melissa A. (Variety Editor); Liebler, Opal D. (A&E Editor); Aue, Sarah (Sports Editor); Lidfors, Jeana R. (Layout Editor); Pittman, James C. (Layout Editor); Lang, Matt (Photo Editor); Baynes, Brian (Copy Editor); Brooks, Carrie (Copy Editor); Buch, Jessica (Copy Editor); Kinzel, Laura (Copy Editors); Rankins, Christina (Copy Editor); Cooey, Jana (Advertising Manager); Martin, Barb (Administrative Advisor); Ritchie, Daniel (Academic Advisor) |
Location |
United States Minnesota Saint Paul |
Time Span of Publication | Newspaper published from 1921 through present day |
Copyright | Reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted for educational and research purposes with proper attribution to the Bethel Digital Library. No commercial reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted under copyright law without the written permission of Bethel University Digital Library. For questions or further information on this collection, contact digital-library@bethel.edu. |
Type | text |
Format | image/jpeg |
Physical Dimensions | 11.5 x 17 |
Original Collection | Printed paper copies of original newspaper in the collections of the Bethel University Library and the History Center: Archives of the Baptist General Conference and Bethel University. |
Original Publisher | Bethel College |
Transcript | A&E: pages 9-10 Sports: Reviews of 'God's Favorite' and 'The Matrix' page 12 Men's tennis looks to finish in MIAC top four Variety: page 8 Senior nursing students: preparing for life after Bethel Thursday, April 29,1999 THE AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER OF BETHEL COLLEGE Volume 74 • Number j2 / Bethel Jazz Band swings with style Clarion/Photo by Kristen Somody Sax players sophomore Nate Sundquist and first-year students Haddon Anderson and Carly Zuckweiler groove with style during the Bethel Jazz Band's weekly rehearsal. This is Bethel's second year with a resident Jazz Band, conducted by Trygve Skaar. This Friday, Bethel hosts the "Jazz in the Great Hall" concert featuring the Jazz Band and the Bethel Chamber Choir. Tuition increases 3-9 percent Lowest rise in 20 years By James C. Pittman Layout Editor Student tuition, excluding room and board, will rise to $15,200 for the 1999-2000 academic year, a 3.9 percent increase. While tuition has steadily risen each year for decades, the recent increase is the lowest percentage increase in 20 years. Daniel C. Nelson, Director of Financial Planning, has been keeping track of tuition increases since 1979. Tuition increased 4.8 percent in 1995-96,6.2 percent in 1996-97, 5.5 percent in 1997-98 and 6.7 percent last year. In 1979, however, tuition increased by over 14 percent due to the economic crisis in the United States economy. Nelson explained that a leading reason for the low increase for next year was that external "hard costs," such as electricity and other utilities, did not increase significantly over the last year. "We look a hit last year," he added, "in technology costs. The reason tuition went up so much last year was because of a bunch of extra money spent on technology, and so thai didn't cany over from last year. It was a one-time event." These technology costs, stated Nelson, were new computer equipment and wiring of buildings. The grealesl cost for the institution, Nelson stated, is personnel costs. "Faculty salaries and staff salaries arc the biggest percentage of ourbudgcl," he said, "so, to the extent that the school wants to increase salaries for people both to reflect inflation and merit in- Con tin tied on page 2 PACE celebrates 10 years of service By Sarah Colbert Guest Writer The Bethel College Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies celebrated a decade of serving working adult students through PACE and masters degree programs on Thursday, April 22. To celebrate ihis "Bethel milestone" approximately 150 friends, faculty and administration from the Bethel community gathered to honor those who made it possible. Employees and faculty who have made a significant impact on this program were recognized at the reception. Among those recognized was Dr. Wendy Wakemann for her vision and "pioneering" effort to bring quality programs to adult student at Bethel. Known as Ihe "Founding Dean" of the Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies, Wakemann was instrumental in shaping the program into what it is today. Wakemann stated that when the program first started, there was only one major in PACE. Since then, the program has grown to three majors with an estimated number of 750 students. Wakemann is currently serving as the Dean of Professional Studies "This is an ongoing partnership in what God is doing at Bethel through the Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies." -Dennis Morrow, Dean of the Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies at Fresno Pacific University in Fresno, Calif. Dr. George Brushaber was recognized for a decade of support and leadership and Dr. Thomas J. Continued on page 3 Faculty experience overloads By Peter Rockwell StaffWriter "The majority of us carry an overload, and we are exhausted from it," said Jill Martin of the education department. The increasing number of students in relation to the number of faculty members available has caused many professors to take on extra classes. Taking on extra classes is not an institutional requirement, bin rather a choice. However, many feel an obligation to the studenls, Beihel or themselves to take on the extra load. Biology professor James Reynhout said, "Some of us are too kind to the institution, and too concerned about students, and haven't yet learned how to weigh and evaluate the damage it docs to our own health and ability to function well in classes and our personal lives." Martin asked, "Where is the line where you serve, because we are called to be servants? But where is the line where we say 'no,' because it's taking loo much out of me?" Biology, chemistry, education, biblical and theological studies and philosophy are specific departments especially effected by faculty overloads. "Il has been extra work, but in some ways il has been paid off "Whenever you extend yourself from the ordinary sometimes that forces you to cut corners." - Mel Stuart, professor of philosophy financially, and by the people lhat I have met, that I otherwise would nol have," said Mel Stuart professor of philosophy. Nevertheless, Stuart reiterated that overloads can lead to frustration and disappointment in terms of teaching goals. "Whenever you extend yourself from ihe ordinary sometimes that forces you to cul corners," said Stuart, Cutting corners is the last thing the administration wants. Tricia Brownlee said that eight additional faculty positions will be offered for next year to help wilh ihe overload. "I think the reason we have so many overloads is lhat we're a year behind in the enrollment. We can'l always guarantee that we're going to have more enrollment the next year, so we can't go ahead and hire a lot of faculty." Jay Barnes, ihe provost, sees the problem of faculty overloads as a top priority. He said the solution to overloads comes from "finding the right places to plug in adjunct professors." Barnes also emphasized Bethel's financial crunch and suggested the generation of new forms of revenue. "Because we are tuition- driven, we want to be cautious that wc don't over hire." "I don't want our faculty to be discourage," said Barnes. "Our faculty is one of our most valuable resources at Bethel. There is a real commitment to sludents here, and that commitment shows through the mentoring relationships, research and writing projects. I don't want a work environment that takes away from the valuable things that faculty do for students." |
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