Regents wrestle with rankings at Kansas retreat
Kansas public universities face pressure to raise national stature without chasing cookie cutter standards. At Pittsburg State University retreat, regents and presidents stressed balancing rankings with local needs while improving graduation rates research and job placement. Governor Brownback and former Gov Parkinson urged progress.
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Regents discuss KU NCI bid and Logan concerns
Pittsburg Kansas Board of Regents member Fred Logan Jr of Leawood urges caution as KU prepares its first National Cancer Institute designation bid. Chancellor Gray-Little agrees the process is uncertain and notes a renewal option if needed. Legislature funds of 5 million support KU.
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Regents urge funding talks with governor ahead of 2012 session
Regents, at a Pittsburg State retreat, pressed for more higher education funding in Kansas as budget talks with Governor Brownback and the Legislature loom for January 2012. They cited a $100 million cut from the recession and urged faculty merit raises while noting retention issues at KU and morale concerns among classified staff.
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Lawrence leads in Take Charge energy contest with two category wins
Lawrence holds a slight edge over Manhattan in the nine month Take Charge Challenge energy saving race, winning two of three categories as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches. Participants are urged to sign up for a $100 home energy audit, install a WattSaver programmable thermostat by Sept. 30, and swap bulbs to CFLs. Event outreach includes the Busker Festival and Energy Conservation Fair with nearly 2000 CFL bulbs expected to be distributed. KU Hospital earns Lantern Award from Emergency Nurses Association among 20 nationwide recipients for leadership and quality care.
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University uses social media to spread news and engage students
KU’s social media push expands beyond brochures and releases. The university audience grows via KUNews with 7700 followers and campus pages for Classes of 2015 to 2017. Social campaigns, like a Facebook haiku contest, boost visibility while Henning tracks engagement across 157 EU related pages, staying on message.
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KDOT eyes hot spots and cable barriers on K-10
Johnson County surveys identify two mile and one mile K-10 segments near K-10 and Kansas 7 as costly crash zones with estimates of 250000 and 125000. Dean Sicking to study four lane roads for dangerous hotspots. Local petition backs cable median barriers though officials warn they won't prevent all injuries. KDOT awards 4.3 million to Hamm Co. to widen shoulders on K-10 in Douglas County and install interior rumble strips with milling and repaving planned September to November 4.
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Kansas aims to reduce child poverty through marriage focused program
Governor Brownback backs family life initiative to promote healthy marriages and reduce child poverty. If funded, federal money would cover six counseling sessions for unwed parents chosen by the state, with $85.50 for a marriage license if couples marry. About 7,600 mothers or couples would start counseling at 25 to 50 dollars per session. 60 percent expected to finish and receive a license. Even without marriage, participants would learn relationship skills for the child’s sake.
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