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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1967 The Daily Nebraskan Page 3 Midwest Research Institute Report ... Study Shows Nebraska Behind Other Comparable Universities By Mick Lowe Junior Staff Writer "The University of Ne braska is falling behind other comparable universi ties ..." So begins a depth study conducted by the Midwest Research In stitute (MRI) of Kansas City entitled "Current Posi tion and Future Require ments of the-University of Nebraska." "The already significant gap between Nebraska and those state universities which are emerging as cen ters of excellence will wid en rapidly without major corrective action," the re port, which attracted state wide attention last month, continues. Sponsored by a group of Lincoln and Omaha busi nessmen, not affiliated with the University, the report compares the University with other universities in "ten comparable states." Oregon, Colorado. Kan sas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky and the publicly-supported universi ties within the states were used to determine "the rel ative strengths and weak nesses of the University of Nebraska." According to MRI's re search, the University is veak in comparison with fiese institutions. It will continue to grow weaker 'without a "major and long t e r m development pro gram." Midwest Research Insti tute bases its conclusions upon financial comparisons with the above states con trasted with the quality of f" state universities in each case. By observing r r capita income and to t?.l state revenue, the re n ut concludes that "the ac tual tax effort of Nebraska i below the average." . "While having middle po sition among comparable slates in wealth," the report continues, "Nebraska uses i? very low proportion of that wealth to support the DIAMOND S7 CAPRI . . 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MISCELLANEOUS ' tuity year abroad In Sweden, France. it Spain. Coiiege prep., junior resu lt iroad, and graduate programmes. , .500 guarantees: round trip flight to : tocMiolm, Pari or Madrid, do-ml-t ries or apartments, two meals daily. I iltlon payed. Write: SCANSA, SO Rue Prosper Legoute, Antony Paris. Franca." function of government . . . and Nebraska is not a poor state. " Low Salaries In comparing the quality of the University with uni versities in the listed com parable states, MRI re ports that Nebraska is fall ing further and further be hind. The most serious indict ment of the University is leveled at the area of fac ulty salaries, the report states. In comparing faculty salaries at the University with salaries- at other Big Eight and Big Ten institu tions, the University was found to rank last in assis tant professor's salaries. The University ranked thirteenth in the report in comparison of salaries paid to full professors. "While salaries are cer tainly not the only factor considered by a prospective faculty member," the re port points out, "variation from the going rate can be a critical factor." Another important point i of comparison is library strength, according to the report. "The University of Ne braska is relatively weak in its library when com pared with similar univer sities, the report concludes. "It may also be signifi cant that the additions to the library were the same in each of the two years, and that only three schools added fewer volumes in 1963-64." In considering the actual quality of education pro duced at Nebraska, once again the report found the University lacking. Based upon graduate school rankings determined by the American Council on Education, "no depart ment at the University of Nebraska was ranked among the top 20 schools In any of the groupings." In graduate department comparison, with the state universities in the ten com- RINGS Alan Watts Seminar, April 1 and 2. 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"It ranks high in the ag ricultural and medical fields; but at the tottom in engineering and far down the list in social sciences and humanities."- In interviews with Uni versity students, the survey found "the morale of the Junior IFC Completes Study On NU's Budget The Junior Interfraterni ty Council (Junior IFC) has completed its study of the proposed University budg et and has forwarded its findings to ASUN, accord ing to Jeff Reinking, study chairman. "Our report concerns the services that the University renders to Nebraska," Reinking said. "It will serve as the basis for a statewide student speaking tour." The need for such a study originated in the ASUN Legislative Liason and Re search Committee, accord ing to Phil Bowen, commit tee vice chairman. "Members from our group are discussing the need for passing the pro posed budget with civic groups across the state," Bowen explained. "We wanted to be able to tell Nebraskans what their Uni versity is doing for them." Among the areas covered in the study are the Ex tension Division, the fine arts, programs, education al television, agriculture and conservation services and teacher education. "In each area, our most important concern was with what that department was doing for Nebraska taxpayers and what divi .K. $TOCKUP " -" . - 9 J r1fcl graduate students" was felt to be low, because of a "high turnover level" among faculty members. MRI recommended that the following steps be tak en to improve the Univer sity. 1. The development of a comprehensive, long-range plan which sets forth objec tives, goals, and mandatory action programs for imple mentation, 2. Improvement of the University's relations with the public in Nebraska. 3. That a careful study of faculty salaries be made, and steps be taken toward improvement in these areas. 4. That Nebraska at temp "an accelerated pro gram of private giving." Such funds should be "gen erally outside state control." dends these people would receive from the proposed budget," said Junior IFC President Dave Landis. He added, "Among the deans and directors we in terviewed, there was un animous agreement that an increase in the budget would lead to expanded and improved service on the part of their departments." "We felt that the frater nity system is not as con cerned as it should be with campus-wide matters," he said. "Fraternities should take a part in showing that University students are concerned about the budg et." Horner To Visit South America Wednesday Dr. James Horner, professor and chair man of the University De partment of Agricultural Ed ucation, will leave for a 60 day stay in Columbia as an educational consultant. He was selected to provide technical assistance in de velopment of a comprehen sive secondary school sys tem for the South American nation. Horner will be part of a six-man team. 1 m. 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At present there are three new dorms under construc tion on the campus, while another of the high-rise structures is tenatively planned for construction when the present complex is completed. The University embarked upon the dormitory build ing project when the Pound Cather complex went up four years ago. Abel Hall was next and Sandoz Hall was completed a year ago. In other business last week, the Regents accepted the resignation of Dr. Carl Schneider, chairman of the political science depart ment. Schneider will depart Sept. 1 for a post at Kirk land College in Clifton, New York. The Regents also named Donald Shaneyfelt assistant to the dean of the College of Law and tabbed Dr. Rena Boyle, a national lead er in nursing education, director of the School of Nursing in Omaha. Shaneyfelt, a University Law College graduate, will assume his position on the first of July. Dr. Boyle will take her post April 1. The Board dealt with sev eral construction and pur New Daily Nebraskan Staff Chosen A new and expanded staff of copy editors, reporters and writers have been chos en for the second semester of the Daily Nebraskan. Senior staff writers are: Randy Irey, Julie Morris, Cheryl Tritt, Toni Victor and Eileen Wirth. Miss Wirth will also serve as News Assistant. Junior staff writers are: Roger Boye, David Buntain, Chris Carlsen, Paul Eaton, Jim Evinger, Mark Gordon, Susie Jenkins, Dan Looker and Mick Lowe. Assistant Sports Editor is IhkJf 'J chase bids also. They in cluded: Awarding of construc tion bids totaling $977,117 for the planned Animal Science building. Contracts for beds for the dormitory complex now under construction at $36, 432. Mattresses for the dor mitory complex now under construction at $26,261.40. General construction con tract for the animal science facility went to Ely Con struction Co. of Omaha. Construction of the $1.6 mil lion building, to be located on the East campus, is ex pected to being this spring. Booklet. Presents Sorority Pledges University males Wednes day got a long-awaited look at sorority pledge classes with the distribution of "New Faces on Sorority Row" by the Junior Inter fraternity Council (IFC). The booklet includes the pictures and names of all sorority pledges as well as information about each house, booklet chairman Rod Ruzanic explained. In past years, the publi cation has been sold early in the first semester, ac cording to Junior IFC Pres ident Dave Landis. "This year photography problems slowed the com pletion of the booklet," Landis said. "Profits from booklet sales will be used by the Junior or IFC to help support its scholarship program and to help finance the Jun ior IFC Ball," Ruzanic added. The booklet is being sold by Junior IFC members for $1. Terry Grasmick. Susie Phelps is Editorial Page Assistant. Copy Editors are: Marty Dietrich, Jacqui Glascock, Lynn Ann Gottschalk, Di ane Lindquist, R o m n e y Reutzel, Christ Stockwell, and Peg Bennett. Night News Editor is Bill Minier. f XJ- TOWNE Imiiii M-iu, , , w I Jtv """'.": . I J O j k . Ci 11 l Kit ' 5 1 4 Iff ; M -) 1 4 - - a i AN ENTIIUSIASTIS . . . skier takes time out to adjust his ski during Nebraska Union ski trip to Arapahoe Basin, Colo., over semester break. Students Turned Skiers Found Action On Slopes Students who flocked to the slopes of Colorado fol lowing final exams found action day and night. Over 200 students, includ ing 75 on the Nebraska Un ion ski trip, took advantage of the excellent ski condi tions at Arapahoe Basin, Aspen, Breckenridge, Hid den Valley, Loveland Basin, Vale and Winter Park. Skiers on the Nebraska Union trip arrived to find 54 inches on the ground at Arapahoe, while snow depths in other areas reached to 84 inches. The Nebraska Union's Arapahoe Basin trip traveld train, and arrived . in Colorado with a wide assortment of skis, ski poles, ski boots, after-ski boots, and suit cases. Experienced skiers wasted little time in getting on the slopes, but begin ners had to be satisfied with trying on their skis while they waited for the lessons to begin. As with most ski areas, the Arap ahoe Basin ski -vhool of jl I TOWNE KING tlie links cardigan Ideal for spring weather and avail able now in the new season's colors. Made of pure virgin wool by Towne and King 17.95 I 4 UNIVilSITY OF NEHASKA UMCdUl fir- , a fered the services of 70 in structors to those who crowded the slopes. - i Soon both groups- "e x p e r t" and novice were vying for space on the chairlift and the slow ride to the top. From both groups the trip down drew the s a m e reaction: "Won derful, exhilerating. . .why, it's like flying!" Serious skiers were up and waiting when the lifts opened at 9 a.m., and, with the aid of lighted slopes, continued their runs through the evening hours. "The action didn't end when the sun went down", one skier quickly pointed out. "Impromptu parties and combos kept things jumping well past mid night." For a few of the travelers the trip home was a bit painful as they nursed a variety of muscle strains and broken bones. But most agreed that if they had their way, they would be back again "as soon as we can afford it."