KU enrollment rises at KU slight overall drop for state system
Kansas University and other regents institutions show mixed gains with a systemwide enrollment dip. Total state enrollments reached 184,403 across universities, community colleges and technical schools, down less than 1 percent from last year while KU up 1.47 percent and tech schools up 6.32 percent. Wichita State up 3.11 percent to 15,003, and KU reports a record freshman class with 4,084 new students and a rise in minority students to 23.6 percent.
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KU scholars win Chancellors Club Teaching Professorships
Two Kansas University scientists Stephen Benedict of molecular biosciences and James Fishback of pathology and laboratory medicine are named Chancellors Club Teaching Professors. Benedict joined KU in 1990 and serves on the Lawrence campus and as adjunct at the Medical Center, while Fishback joined KU Medical Center in 1987.
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Brownback and Kobach launch Kansas online business center
Gov Sam Brownback and Secretary of State Kris Kobach launched the Kansas Business Center to assist existing firms and new ventures with regulatory requirements and advice. The site offers videos a chat feature a file library registration of new businesses and filing with the secretary of state's office plus tax matters with the Department of Revenue. It aims to reduce barriers for entrepreneurs and streamline interactions across agencies with plans to add Labor and other state entities.
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KU task force tackles campus sexual assault policy changes
At a Friday meeting KU president Gray-Little backed current standards but urged faster action. A 11 member task force aims to propose policy changes by year end, while some members push for interim steps. Suggestions include more Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners at Watkin Memorial Health Center and a victim advocate to aid investigations. The panel plans biweekly meetings with the next open session set for Oct 10.
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