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Wednesday, februay 28, 1079 dally nebrc:Sch " paga 11 Cojnpt By Randy Essex Two NU regents lay a bill to require passage of mini mum competency tests before high ichoqj graduation Is similar In objective to a plan to raise NU admissions stand, ards. ' ' - Scottsbluff , Regent Robert Simmons, who proposed suffer admission standards at the Feb. 10 regents meeting, said if high schools would graduate only qualified ttu. dents, the university would not need to limit admissions. He said the problems addressed by his proposal and by Hemlngfordl Sen. Sam CullarTi LB104 are not identical, but similar; Simmons said he thought improved education in high schools would be a desirable by-product of stiffer NU ad missions standards. Simmons pointed out that as a regent his only responsibility is to the university. But, Simmons said, Cullan's bin probably would be more help to the 50 percent of high school students who do not go to college than to those who doi Same target Omaha Regent Kermit Hansen said he was not familiar with LB104, but he thinks both ideas are different ways of aiming at the same or similar targets. Hansen said the competency exam could be one way of insuring qualified freshmen. However, Hansen said he is not sure students entering NU do not already have the minimum skills, and would like to study the matter. . Cullan's bill received its public hearing Monday before the Legislature's Education Committee, and met with op position from educators. Simmons said opposition from teachers could have been expected because uthe teachers want to use the tests, but they don't want to be governed by them." Cullan urged the committee to hold the bill and recom mend an interim study to. determine if the exams are needed and if so, when they should be administered. Cullan said he would not have any reservations about passing LB 104 without an interim study, but said the study might be helpful. One alternative He said that 75 percent of the entering freshmen at UNO perform below what should be expected of students at that level.' He said tightened admissions standards at the univer sity is one alternative to the problem. "The fact that the regents are considering tighter ad missions policies shows that people have come to believe that a high school diploma does not meet minimum stand ards," Cullan said. He" said th6 bill is hot an attempt to wash students out, but is intended to help students graduate . Opposition to the bill came from the . Nebraska PT A, the Lincoln Public Schools, the Nebraska State Education Association, a representative of Omaha Westside High School ,which has developed its own minimum competency Journalism student wins press award A UNL journalism student lias won a national award for her story about apparent discontent at the Nebraska Center for Women in York. Senior Gail Reid won fourth place and a $400 scholar ship in the investigative reporting category of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation's National Writing Compe tition. The NU School of Journalism also received , a matching pant from the foundation. The competition is open to students in the more than 60 accredited schools of journalism across the nation. Reid story was written as an assignment in the School of Journalism's depth reporting class. It was published in many newspapers across the state after it was completed last November, Reid is the third UNL journalism student to place in the Hearst competition this year. Others were December graduates Joseph Starita, Lincoln, now of the Miami Herald.andCarla Engstrom, also of Lincoln. . etertcy stiff er admissions aimed at same goal exam, the Nebraska Council of School Administrators and a UNL professor. . , v ' Edgar Kelly, an associate professor of education and educational administration, told the committee test scores have no relationship to sucess later in life. . Few signs "I have seen very few signs that social promotion (re ferred to by Cullan) is common or that the basics are ig nored," Kelly said. He said the basics of education are not adequately taught in schools now, but they are' taught better than ever before. Kelly told the committee if the Legislature wants to improve the quality of education in Nebraska and insure that the basics are taught adequately, the state will have to commit large amounts of money to the effort. 1977 Red MGB. Wire wheels AM-FM; $4800. 475-3169. 74-FirebIrd, formula 350. excellent condition, 472-8089. 1974 Fiat 128 Sport Coupe, Front-wheel drive, great in snow low mileage. 475-7161 after 5:30 p.m. 1974 Mustang II; good con dition; day-Roger Brandt, 432 7681, evenings and weekends 472-9564. . 32 Model three 200 cm nice condition $45 or best offer. Call Fred at 464-8640. Pioneer KP-500 cassette for your car. Brand new. 475-8666. Realistic STA-64.22 watts. $175 or best offer. Cross-country skiis. Pin bind ings. Optional wax. Like new. $40. 423-3404. For sale: Classical guitar with case, call 432-8208. ask for Sissy. Vivitar XC-4 35mm with 50mm & 200mm lens. Inquire at Union South Oesk. Sante Fe leather jacket, fe male, 910. Ph. 477-1565. VELVET SWIVEL ROCKERS Will liquidate immediately 24 velvet swivel rockers with skirts your choice of colors - for only $49.95 or terms. Open to public 10 a.m.-8 p.rh. daily. FREIGHT SALES CO. 226 South 9th, LINCOLN, NE. Warehouses In Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Sioux City, Des Moines, and Glenwood. Large 3 bedroom townhouse 1703 Knox. 3 minuses north of city campus. IK baths. Monthly lease, $258. 475-6144, Newer 2 bedroom, fireplace, air conditioning, carpeted. No pets. $225 deposit. 477-6574, 464-8926. 18th & Knox. Close to campus, efficiency, 1 and 2 bedroom apts. Call 475 3394. 3 bedroom house, close to downtown campus. Call .435 3120 after 5 p.m. VW need wpmringi Call Olstorfs Vehicles and sell parts and accessories for Volkswagen ' " vehicles,1 7 Oiston's Independent Specialists, Inc. - ' 2435 'Hat 33rd' 4672397 V' 91 Mariatt, 3 bedroom house, no basement, stove refrigerator furnished. $215mo. deposit and utilities. No pets. 477-5364. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN Newer 2 bedroom, dishwasher, fireplace, laundry, off-street parking. Petless. $235mo. 483-. 5290. One bedroom furnished apt. 134 S 17th. Call 477-5909. , 3294 HOLDREGE 3 bedroom, students welcome, close to east campus. $230mo. utilities included. 477-3037. " 1020 Y St. 3 bedroom, students welcome, close to city campus. $185mo. plus utilities. 477-3037. 1916 U St. 2 bedroom, stu dents welcome, close to city campus, $185mo. plus utilities. 477-3037 RENTAL Rent color or black and white TVs, refrigerators, stereos, wash ers and dryers. Rent furniture, living bedroom and dinette. $49.95mo. Any furniture or appliance. ACE FURNITURE 2429 "0" St. 474-3444 Furnished efficiency apart ment with basement and garage. Utilities paid. Close to campus. $140mo. 488-7089, after 5 p.m. 488-5039 or 474-1280. RENT BREAK , 2 bedroom. 3 minutes North of city campus. Under mild govern ment subsidized program for middle income family situations Rent from $159 up. Monthly lease. Tenant pays electricity, gas heat. 475-6144. Wanted: Full or part-time farm help. Tractor work, JD equipment, experience neces sary. North of Waverty. 786 2266. . Permanent part-time opening in city circulation department. Hours, include 4-8 pjm. Monday thru Saturday and 5:30-noon on . Sunday. Must have auto, know ledge of city streets helpful. Call Jerry ,473-7361 for interview appt. ;-; Opportunity for part-time job. Earn extra income selling nationally known line of pro ducts in your spare time. For details call 423-1480. 467-5251. That theme carried throughout testimony by the op position. James Findlay, an Omaha Westside administrator, re presenting the Council of School Administrators told the committee his school has developed seven competency exams to meet their specific needs. He encouraged the committee to let local school boards decide if they need the test and what kind of tests might be needed. He said cost of the testing program at his school has been more than $25,000 since 1974. " Washington officials estimated costs for their program at $86494 million, Findlay said. New Jersey officials es timated the cost at $70 million. Findlay said the real program cost lies in remedial classes for students who fail the exams. Help wanted part-time even ings and weekends. Good salary. Apply In person, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 6 p.m .-8 p.m. BINGO-RAMA 2608 Park Blvd. THE DONUT STOP Sales girl needed 7 a. m .-noon, Saturday only. Apply in person before noon. 27th8tOSt. SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES If you're serious and sincere about people and kids, Lincoln YMCA day and resident camps are now taking applications fbr all positions. For job list and application, call or write: YMCA Camp Office, 139 No. 11, Lincoln, NE 68508, 475 9622 (Application . deadline is March 9,1979). Work summer ja hometown area. Substantial earnings possi ble. HIGH PLAINS JOURNAL. See job locator, Room 113, Admin. Bldg. fordetails. RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION (RHA) is now looking for qualified stu dents to file for president, vice president, secretary, and treasur er for the ,79-'80 school year. Elections March 21 . ' Informat ion and applications available: contact RHA office (107 Nei hardt, 472-1095). Bill Skoneki (472-9772), or Carol Nodgaard (472-9337): Now taking applications for part-time bartenders and wait resses. No experience necessary. Apply after 12 noon. Sweep Left, 1st Level Lounge, 81 5 "O" under the viaduct. Need desk- clerks and cooks, part-time now and full time this summer. Call 464-5971, Mr. Strauch for appointment. Part-time 6b, must be avail able .at 8 a.m. Worker with car. Run errands and do light maint enance work. Hourly wage mileage. 466-1 946. JOBS $5-Ghr. Psrt-tfoa h expsriscce car required I C3-1227 1 Engineering & Computer Science Majors ' !.'". V BEFOI2B YOU PICK UP YOUE2: DEGE1EE, P!CE ,UIi IRTFEEI1IEW, "' " 'w V : Contact your placement office . jj. tot interview ditca. , v; : HUGHEG : AN equal ofTorrrursTY CIOYCl MF Part-time position available, afternoons, evenings weekends Apply in person between 8 a.m. 2 p.m Monday -Friday, South Street Husky, 1401 South St. JOB OPENINGS LADIES -skin care consultants work your own hours we train Call Sue after 5 p.m. 477-3143 MENI WOMEN I JOBS CRUISE SHIPS FREIGHTERS. No experience. High Pay. See Europe, Hawaii, Australia, So. America. Career Summerl Send $2.75 for info to SEAWORLD, BW Box 61035, Sacramento, CA 95860. WANTED: Work painting, light remodeling, misc. Call Hugh at 435-1360. WANTED: Used dorm size refrigerator. 472-2631 . Leave message for L. Soloway. Female vocalist to form duo. Must have good range and be able to sing all styles. 472-8347. EXCELLENT PAY While You Work or Attend School Participate in clinical testing of pharmacuetical product by Harris Labs., on week ends and evenings. Studies medically supervised, safeA good money, and free phy-. sical. Testing requires males in good health, 19 or older.. CALL 474-0627 between 8 am A pjm. LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCE AS A MODEL? The Daily Nebraska n ad staff is lining up male -and female models for various merchants in our Spring '79 Fashion Edition. If you're looking for some good experience, ahd a start on your portfolio, call 472-1760. Dead line is March 1. Need roommate. 2 bedroom', close to campus. On busline. 475-1785. , WANTED: Female live-in whole foods cook and house cleaner. 432-6171. t ClTEinillRtlJr5 .
