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Bring together.. . continued from pa ye 7 Hniollmenl at one time may he between 1,400 and 2.000 students. Although methods of funding the three free universities differ, all the coordinators termed their funding systems successful. The University for Man at KSU operates under the student government and receives most of its SI 8.000 yearly budget from student fees. Contributions from a state continuing education fund and the United Way provide the rest. Students pay no registration fees for free university courses, but sometimes must buy materials, depending upon the course, Maes said. The eight University for Man stall members receive part-time salaries, she added. Established in 1967, the University for Man is a non-profit corporation with five volunteers from the community serving as its board of directors. Denver I'ree University, also a non-profit corporation, is operated by a board of directors and three staff members. The staff receives "minimal salaries,"1 Smart said. Started as a Denver University (DU) club in 1'), the free university broke liom the university after one month. "DU refused to give us any funds unless we limited class enrollment to DU students. That goes against the whole idea of a free university," Smart said. I lie Denver Tree University budget varies each quarter, depending entirely i ii i registration lees collected from students. Students pay S5 foi eveiy coiiise taken. "Sometimes we're living from hand to mouth and aren't even certain we'll be able to pay salaries," Smart said. "We don't worry much, however, because we always manage to pull through. If there's a community need for a free university, it will somehow sustain itself," she added. Established in 1968, Heliotrope also operates on registration fees. Teachers set a-registration lee ranging from $10-$25 for courses, Yodcrsaid. Heliotrope once charged $15 and allowed students to take an unlimited number of courses. "That system led to bankruptcy at a slow rate," Yodcr said. page 8 i i I i l i THIS COUPON GOOD FOR 50' I I I I I I I I HOWARDS PURCHASE OF ANY SANDWICH, ! SPAGHETTI ORDERS, LASAGNE ORDERS,! JSALAD, BUNCH OF LUNCH, OR PIZZA AT I SHAKEY'S ! B iMon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-1 a.m.Sun. 4 p.m.-10 p.m.J I I I I I I I 360 NO. 48th 434-8328 tBL r.l l l k f m h i r-r " . s I I I One coupon per customer per day or night We Are An Extra Touch F.T.D. Florist" We have lovely front door specials for you--carnations, roses, daisies, pompons and mixed bouquets -lor as little as S l .49 to S2l9. Green plants (from $1.50) Terrarium plants ($1) Dried flowers (98?) Fresh flower arrangements (from $8) Flowers and plants can make it a special day for someone special Danielson Floral Co. 127 South 13th 432-7602 We Deliver
