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Wednesday, august 27, 1975 daily nebraskan pags2 use u A minority of the 5,200 veterans at UNL take advantage of the opportunities available through the Student Veterans Club and the Student Veteran's Representative, according to the Office of Veterans Affairs. The Veteran's Club was "originally formed out of several necessities, ' said Brendon Moore, past president. The Veterans" common interests and background and the need for political strength banded them together, he said. The Veterans Club is active in intramural sports and has recently finished a veteran's handbook which informs veterans of available benefits .and opportunities, he said. Bill passed In 1967 the UNL Veterans' Club realized the need for political strength and lobbying to increase the benefits of the GI Bill, he said. The hill was nassed in the form of an educational assistance act for veterans who wanted to continue their education but needed financial aid. In the past, veterans, received $100 a month for education. This has been raised to $270 a month as a result of the efforts of the Veterans dub, he said. "With the passing of the last bill, Moore said, "veterans are allowed up to 36 months for undergraduate work. The new law makes it possible to get a nine-monm extension, he added. If any benefits are left after undergraduate work, funds can be extended to the period needed to graduate, he said. , . The Veterans Administration a.20 has made available low-interest loans and tutorial assistance, he said. Payments on time In add.Lion, veterans have been receiving educational assistance money on time, Moore said. Two years ago checks were frequently late, he noted. Moore cited the installation ot computers at VA headquarters in Kansas City as the reason for the improved efficiency. Nebraska-area veterans have some benefits other veterans don t have, he saia. teadtf paying (tuition) in one lump sum ' Moore s'aid, u can pay n three payments throughout the semester P yTnis is available only for those who were Nebraska residents before they entered the maitary, he added There are "a handful of women veterans at UNL, according to Moore, llie vfceTesident of the Veteran's Club is a woman, he added. Hotline Another service available to veterans is the Veterans Education Hotline instituted bv the Special Veterans Talent Search Project in Seaton Hall 1211, he said. The Hotline, available from 8 a.m.-5 pjn. at 472-3947 or 472-3948, is a special program in the department of Minority Affairs, which is funded by HEW. Velmo Holm, a Hotline outreach counselor, said he "seeks out veterans who have not begun postsecondary education arid provide assistance and information about veterans benefits, job and employe referrals". Alcohoi and drug treatment programs also are available to the veterans, he said. Holm said it is "low-income veterans which we primarily service." The service is not only provided to Lincoln veterans but also to veterans throughout the state. "We go out Into the community," Holm said, and contact veterans who are low income and could not otherwise have the opportunity for an education. doily ft J V lean eaucauonai 8551s iaiiwc ui mwunnuv Campus groups' counseling expand Two things have changed since the July 1st reorganization of the Development Center for Students and Organizations, an advisory office for campus clubs. The name was changed to the Center for Students and Organizations (CSO) and the counseling of student organization members has been broadened, said Ely Meyerson, dean of student development. Meyerson said the 15 CSO staff members will advise organization members about such things as establishing bylaws and getting publicity. The CSO will sponsor a series of workshops throughout the 1975-76 academic year to advise organization leaders about the mechanics of student organizations. Under the old student development framework, members of clubs received aid in planning campus activities, Meyerson said. Now CSO staff members will work more closely to advise members of all groups. Group leaders will be able to come to the center for individual instruction under a program called Leadership Development, he said. Other organization members will receive group instruction under another program called Organizational Development, he said. A third program sponsored by CSO is the Campus Assistance Center, which will provide all students with bulletins, campus maps and other information about UNL, Meyerson said. The campus assistance program, which is co-sponsored by the nff.r. nf Ilniwrsitv Information is tenatively scheduled to start in February and will be located in the main lobby of the Nebraska Union. The CSO is divided into three areas: -International Educational Services, which will coordinate programs for international students at UNL. rvrrimnnitv Involvement Services and Program Development, which is a program to place students in volunteer activities. -Business Management and Program Development, which coordinates the financing of campus organizations with student fees. PHitnr -in-chief: Rebecca Brits. Newt Ed I tort Randy Gordon and Lori Demo, Managing Editor: Stan Unhorit, Asiociate Nevw Editor: Gina Hillj, Layout Editor: Michel Schmal, Sports Editor: Larry Stunke!, Third Dimention Editor: Vine Boucher, Businets Manager: Jerri Haunler, Advertising Manager: Mary Ann Myert, Production Manager: Kitty Policky. Second Class Postage paid at Lincoln, Neb., 68501. Address: The Daily Nebraskan, Nebraikt Union 34, 14th and R streets, Lincoln, Neb. 68508. Telaohorse: (402) 472-2588. The Daily Nebraskan is published by the Publications Committee on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday end Friday through the autumn and spring semesters. Copyright 1975, the Daily Nebrasksn. Material may ba reprinted without permission if attributed to the Dally Nebraskan, except material covered by another copyright. ' international students at uui"" "v - Enrollment expected to reach 2 1,000 rlv ratetration. tU V VA I VM J vp j By Liz Crumley UNL's enrollment is expected to reach more than 21,000 this year, according to Gerald Bowker, dean of academic services. "The exact figures won't be ready for another two weeks, so we're just kind of waiting to see where we stand," he said. "However, we are going to be up from last year's enrollment." According to Bowker, just less than 20,900 students were enrolled last year, including students in the Graduate College and Extension Division. "We haven't had time to analyze it," he said. "However, we heard that there are quite a few students that could not find a job. So there are some who are going to school who would not normally." More preregister According to Bowker, 16,400 people preregistered this year, 15,800 did last year. Just fewer than 3,600 of these were new freshmen, Bowker said, adding that that was an increase from last year's 3,374. The freshman class last year numbered j,4S. If general registration goes on as it has, the freshman class should number about 4,000, he said. Costly process The main cost of the $2,000-a-day general registration cost is salaries, he said. It is very costly compared to the preregistration process. Analysis was done to determine the percentage of students getting the classes they wanted Bowker said. He said 58 per cent got the courses they wanted on their worksheets at the time they, wanted it, 29 per cent got the courses they wanted at a different time, 1 per cent got at least one alternate and 12 per cent got at least one fewer course than they wanted. The reason so few got alternates is that no one asks for them, Bowker said. short stu Tests required for admission to Oklahoma State University's College of Veterminary Medicine for fall 1976 will be given at the veterinary school Sept. 27, 1975. Applications must be postmarked on or before Aug. 29. For more information see Paul rj savings accounts free checking i cash advances travelers checks nig nt depository savings bonds Q u: v. Q 5 :. Nebraska Union 14th and R Lincoln. Open 8:30-6 Monday thru Friday. Saturday 8:30-noon Tho "right on" campus place from Qateway Bank & Trust Landolt in Oldfather 440 or 433. May tests will be too late for OSU admission. The first pre-veterinary meeting will be held Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Veterinary Science Bldg. Tours of Love Library will beheld Aug. 26-28, at 1 p.m. and 2 pjn., starting at the. circulation desk. Many volunteer available" "Vt" Community Involvement Services of the Nebraska Union 200. . Placement for volunteers include positions at the Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complex, tutors for the Lincoln Action. Program ana neighborhood services lor the Lincoln Labor Co-cp. Phone 472-2486 for more information. "Tfic worst ttiinfS cancer m to me was m& , me sound tonsil cop. 1 1 . T CarxcrS
