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Wednesday august 18, 1982 daily nebraskan page 21 h I; j -ft " i 'I ft M ! Dean Copple makes smooth transition into new position By Jamie Bishop R. Neale Copple, dean of the School of Journalism and now the temporary vice chancellor for academic affairs, says he isn't overcome by the duties of his new position. "But I'm doing a lot of running just to stand in one place," he said. "We have a great big university here, with all the wonderful variety that's sup posed to be in a big university," he said. Copple said he deals with many problems similar to those he dealt with in the School of Journalism, but on a much larger scale. "People problems arc people problems," he said, "no matter where you're dealing with them. If 1 have any management principle it is: Management is dealing with people. "Budget problems multiplied several times arc still budget problems. Deficits multiplied several times are still deficits," he added. The 59-year-old dean said he's found the work load somewhat heavier in his six month stint as a replacement for vice chancellor John Strong than as the dean of the School of Journalism. "I certainly am not at this point doing better than just almost keeping up," Copple said. No. 2 man According to the Regents' bylaws, the vice chancellor for academic affairs is the No. 2 position on campus. Some 22 deans and department directors report to that office. The vice chancellor for academic affairs reports to the chancellor of the uni versity, Martin Massengak. Copple said he's expecting to "do my best to deal with the academic problems that come into the office and try to provide some direction where that's possible within six months - and I'm not sure how much direction is possible in 6 months. Strong and Copple had little time to prepare for the transition. "John and I had a week's time, and not full time, in that week, for him to try to get me comfortable in this job. We finally both admitted there was no way he could give me all the information I needed. We got to about 5 or 6 p.m. the last day he was supposed to be here and I said; 'John, I think you had better go. I'll just have to deal with it as it comes in the door.' " But despite the lack of time to prepare and the heavy work load, Copple said, "Obviously, I'm kind of enjoying this. It's been fun to be vice chancellor a bit. I'm really enjoying working with the people here." Conflict of interest On a stickier subject, Copple said it's unlikely he'll find himself in a conflict of interest. lfc said he will ask Massengale to handle any problem he thinks is a conflict of interest. The most obvious occasion for such a conflict would be budgeting, he said, and he'll miss the Legislature's budget-making next spring. Copple also said he told his replacement at the School of Journalism, Dr. Wilma Crumley, associate dean for graduate stud ies there, that she could expect little, if any, money. "I told her she was probably going to be largely ignored in requests for money," he said. "Frankly, as far as the School of Journalism and additional money help over the next six months are concerned, they just aren't going to get it. That'll take care of one conflict of interest," he said, chuckling. Copple didn't seem too worried about his replacement at the School of Journal ism. In a way, Crumley has already made her mark on the dean's office. On the many plaques and awards on Copple's office walls, written on masking tape across the glass frames read the letters: W-I-L-M-A C-R-U-M-L-E-Y. YOUR EYES ARE NO PHAGE TO GET STOCK WITH A "BARGAIN." The bottom line when buying contact lenses is more than just the "advertised price." At Family Contact Lens Center, we believe your vision and the health of your eyes deserve the finest professional care and materials available. That's why we offer the widest variety of conventional contact lenses, plus a unique selection of designs and materials for people with special visual needs. ..and at a price you can afford. For example: MEW ultra-thin Hydron Zero 6 soft lenses transmit more oxygen to the eve tor greater comfort NEW toric soft lenses that correct astigmatism NEW ultra-thin hard lenses tor sensitive ees NEW semi-soft oxygen permeable lenses for people unable to ear conventional hard lens materials Call us at 483-4000 for more information on our free consultation service and 60 day trial period. You'll agree, it's quality visual care at an affordable price. (fTFAMILY 'Where the health of your eyes comes first." 6909 E"0" 483-4000 ' "'Hf m &M:A,A R. Neale Copple BELLES THEE) (B rjrrjfl CRATES FOR SHELVING $7.59 LUMBER 2x4-8' S1.31 EA. 2x4-12 S1.96EA. 2x4-10' S1.63EA. 4x4-8' S5.12 EA. JOHRISOR! CASHWAY LUMBER 1820 "R" St. Phone 476-2808 Store Hours. 8:00-5:30 Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 Sat 10:004:00 Sun Coupon' """""""" " Present This Coupon For: 10 Discount Chain Bolts & Fasteners Shelving - Paint - 8x8x16 Concrete Block