Why hide open records on university compensation
Editorial argues Kansas Open Records Act should keep full compensation records open including private funds. Senate panel propels tighter limits, sparking concern over private sources, boosters, and potential influence on pay. Authors urge transparency to preserve public trust and credibility of KU, KSU, and WSU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Senate
Kansas House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kansas University
Kansas State University
Wichita State University
Mike Merriam
Topeka
The
Kansas Press Assn
Journal-World
Senate Committee
Gnews
Douglas County
Lew Perkins
World diurnal shift in thinking from instant news to longer view
The piece argues that the speed of events and media in the Internet era drives rapid judgments and superficial scandals. It contrasts coverage of Spain’s terror attacks and Kerry Bush politics with long term implications for democracy, urging slower, clearer thinking. It cites Einstein and notes Bush’s unpopularity abroad, with leaders differing in support. Jim Hoagland critiques modern journalism and political rhetoric.
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Washington
Albert Einstein
Spain
United Nations
Saddam Hussein
John Kerry
Bush
Japan
Koizumi
Italy
Berlusconi
Iraq
Governing Council
Russia
Putin
China
Britain
Blair
Europe
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
Zapatero
Einstein
Jim Hoagland
Washington Post Writers Group
Public Forum memory of Chancellor Clarke Wescoe
A reader recalls a campus trip to a regional basketball tournament in Lubbock and an interaction with Chancellor Clarke Wescoe. The letter also mentions fires at Hillcrest properties in Dallas and Kansas City bag delivery, then shifts to commentary on terrorism and public response strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Wescoe
Lubbock
Texas
JoJo White
Dallas
Rusty
Hillcrest
Raney
Kansas City
Wescoe
Lawrence
Avalon Road
William
Bill” McNary
San Antonio
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Kerry
Lyndon Johnson
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
Balkans
Jimhoagland
Washpost
Ieee
RW. McColl
Israel
NEA
Brenda Lenz
Ann Wilson, Lawrence
W.C. Simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Rob Curley
New Media
Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
al Bonner
Joe Lewis
Ed Ciambrone
the Journal-World
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire
Kansas
U.S
P.O
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Ralph Gage
Ljworld.com
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