Agriculture forecast for Garden City area
The report forecasts mainly clear tonight with west-northwest winds 7 to 14 mph and 60 percent humidity. Tomorrow brings brilliant sunshine and stronger west-northwest to 25 mph with 55 percent humidity early and 25 percent in the afternoon, yielding excellent drying conditions. Tonight remains clear with northwest winds 6 to 12 mph and soil temperature at 63 yesterday.
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Regents weigh modest tuition hikes amid higher engaed costs
State universities asked for the smallest tuition bumps in years as six public campuses projected next fall charges. KU and K State plan increases near 6 to 9 percent for some classes, with a three tier pricing scheme for juniors seniors and graduates. The Board of Regents will decide in June balancing affordability against funds to cover rising energy costs and faculty salaries.
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Regents approve background check policy for state universities
The Kansas Board of Regents approved a policy requiring criminal background checks for most new university employees across six state schools. Exclusions apply to students and temporary workers, with checks including the sex offender registry. The policy mirrors KU Medical Center practices and follows a Lawrence Journal-World investigation revealing felons in a KU department.
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Regents name Galle to lead KSU president search
Kansas State University president Jon Wefald plans to retire at end of 2008-09. Nelson Galle, a Manhattan Regent and K-State graduate, will chair a 15 member committee to identify three to five top candidates with a leadership traits statement guiding review. The board aims to announce a new president in early 2009 and have them start July 1, 2009.
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