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April 1. 1998 InSide Insight Students should be responsible for their actions Opinion Ditching school: A way of life or irresponsibility? by Melissa Bauertneister Editorial Staff Tardiness. It's a fact of life. But. it's not a right. Last week, Fresno High School students protested a policy cracking down on tardiness by walking out of class. What did they think they were going to accomplish? They still have to go to classes. And it's not as if a no tolerance to tardiness policy is a new idea. If officials turned the school into a compound and A required students to stay there, that would definitely be something to protest. But, come on. Get real, kids. High school students want to be treated like adults and with respect. Okay, as long as they show responsibility like adults. Being chronically late to class is not responsible. And whining about the repercussions of their actions isn't either. Everyone knows that when a rule is disregarded, consequences follow. However, high school students aren't the only people who can be irresponsible. Sometimes college students use the same judgment they used in high school. Most are freshmen adjusting to college life, and seniors, who are grabbing the last few months of freedom before going into the real world. Some instructors are more lenient than others regarding attendance while some aren't lax at all. Knowing the policies, students still try to scam a way out of getting penalized for absenteeism. Grades are affected by it. No grades below a "C" should even exist in college and probably do because of absences. If not, students should cither study more diligently or drop the class. The university allows students to drop until almost the end of the semester. If a student can't handle the load and the responsibility that goes with it. then that student is not ready for college. Why do some students insist on skipping classes? Is it from laziness, selfishness or just a lack of respect? Some students say they're paying to take classes so that gives them the right to choose to be late or to go at all. But why even enroll and waste your time and your — or your parent's — money? Some will argue they're not hurting anyone but themselves. What about the other students whose attention is diverted by late comers and the instructor who has to take extra time to catch them up, read late homework or do extra paperwork regarding the student's progress? S Most instructors find chronic tardiness and absenteeism very distracting and tire of excuses.-Yeah, things come up like a fiat tire, a faulty alarm clock, sick kids or spouse or an unplanned trip. But every other week? Uh-huh. It wouldn't be surprising if the lenient professors were so because they gave up trying to get students to go to class. The bottom line is that everyone is responsible for his or her own actions and should not be surprised when consequences come, whether it's a lowered grade, a failed class or a graduation denial. Student assistants fall into loophole Phone bills to Palau stump CSUF officials Fresno state janitor maked long distance calls from campus. by Erin Maxwell Staff Writer The February phone bills showed a surprise for several departments at Fresno State. Someone made calls totaling almost $1,100 to the Republic of Palau. an island-nation in Micronesia. The mysterious caller turned out to be an employee of DSI, a company that provides Fresno State with a temporary labor force as needed. The individual making the calls worked evenings while covering for absent custodians. The custodian placed the calls to family members, including his mother and sister. "Obviously he never thought about it. or maybe he was trying to stick us with the bill." said the Director of Facilities Managmeni Robert Boyd, chuckling. According to Boyd, the calls ranged from five minutes to nearly half an hour, costing on the average of $6 per minute. "They really got into an in- depth conversation sometimes." Boyd said. "I guess there were some really long calls." Boyd said the calls were made from numerous places on campus, including the McKee-Fisk, the Agriculture, the Enology and the McLane Hall buildings. DSI agreed immediately to repay the university for the calls, as well as for the time its employee spent on the phone rather than Fresno State chose to keep the custodial worker, but scheduled him to work day shifts where he can be under close supervision. In addilion. he was counseled on the impropriety of making longdistance phone calls to his home on university telephones. Jeanette Johnson ofthc infor mation technology services department reported the calls to Boyd, who said he had to take out his atlas to find out where Palau "I thought there might be a bigger picture there." Boyd said. "Like someone had access to the master keys or something like that because it |the calls) was all over the place... It was all over campus, and that's what made it all so confusing." Boyd said when the evening shift supervisor of the custodian checked the duty roster, she found the same individual worked during all the shifts. The individual, when asked, happened to be from Palau. CSU budget increases for dual purpose by Tonya Luiz Staff Writer The California State University Board of Trustees proposed a budget increase of more than SI80 million for the 1998 - 99 school year. This increase would provide faculty and staff members with an increased paycheck in the fall According to the trustee's Jan. 27 newsletter, "the 1998 -99 budget is the last to be included in the four year Governor's Compact, which provides at least a 4 percent increase in general fund appropriations." The entire budget exceeds the 4 percent compact increase because of surging campus enrollment. Richard West. CSU senior vice chancellor for business and finance, said the top two funding priorities in the budget are compensation and enrollment. CSU Media Relations Manager Ken Swisher cautions that the budget is in the proposal stages and may not be settled until July. "The budget must be approved by the governor and legislature before it passes," Swisher said. CSU Chancellor Charles Reed presented a request for additional funding of $35.6 million to legislature at the first budget hearing on March 4. Half of Reed's request was to increase all employee's salaries by an additional I percent over and above the compact's allotted 4 percent raise. In addition, the request will implement the first year of the four year plan to reduce the faculty salary gap. According to the chancellor's office, faculty and presidential salaries in 1997-98 are 10.8 percent and 30.5 percent below comparison institutions, respectively. Eliminating the current faculty lag will cost CSU about $104 million, the chancellor's office said. Eliminating the lag in presidential and executive compensation will cost $1.5 million. These estimates don't include any adjustments for the impact of the 4 percent compensation pool provided in 1997-98 on or the 1998-99 lag calculation. by Allison Barnett Staff Writer Senior interior design major Elvia Cuevas works at the Fresno State Henry Madden Library. She thought her finances might improve when she heard that California's minimum wage would increase from $5.15 per hour to $5.75 per hour on March I. Little did she know that even though she works in a library at a state school, her job comes under federal, not state wage guidelines. An article in The Small Business Advocate raised questions about the increase in minimum wage, predicting it will wipe out more than 25.000 workers'job opportunities. The Advocate also estimated that workers in California will lose $230 million in annual income and minimum wage employers' labor costs will rise by $790 million per year. The increase in minimum wage has an affect on student workers on campus. Most of the employees jobs campus, except those paid through the California State University, Fresno Foundation or other campus enterprises, fall under federal guidelines. Susan Vaquilar. payroll services manager, said since Fresno State adheres to federal minimum wage standards, it is exempt from adhering to a state requirement of minimum wage for all employees. "This sounds a little bizarre and unfair, but this is the first time I am aware that (here is more disparity than in past years." Vaquilar said. "As the gap between the rates widen. I believe there would be more reason and questions raised about why." Vaquilar said changes have been "small change," but sympathizes with students who raised questions about the increase. Cuevas has been working at the library for almost four years. Currently, she makes $5.70 an hour, 5 cents under the state minimum wage. "It was very surprising because it is a state government increase," Cuevas said. "I would assume that aldftg with that we would also get the increase but>I was told we have a budget so we won't be getting anything." Dean of Library Services Michael Gorman said as far as he is aware of the decision to adhere to federal guidelines for minimum wage is set by the California State University Chancellor's Office and has been for many years. In addition, he said this is something that affects the whole campus and all CSUs. not just Fresno State. "We did increase all student wages when the federal increase came into effect — something that cost the library some $60,000 out of our own resources." Gorman said. "We did not receive any campus or system funding for that increase." Victoria Duong, a junior liberal studies major, has been working in the Thomas Administration Building for almost a year. Duong believes her wage is reasonable for her job description as a student assistant, but thinks that all students working on campus should earn the same amount. "I feel they should |pay the same amount) because it is a learning experience and a part-time job for ihe students until they graduate." Duong said. Vaquilar said that there is no standardization between departments, therefore there are differences among pay scales. The current pay scale starts at $5.15 an hour and goes to $ 12 an hour. Departments on campus choose their own employee pay rate without any involvement by the payroll office. Most departments on campus start their employees at the suggested $5.15 and award a 25 cent hourly raise every year. Improvements for parking sketched for students PARKING, from page 1 area will increase in time for the fall semester. "There really is no need to build a parking garage now," Finden said. "Plus, building a parking garage would cost way too much." According to Finden the cost of building one ground parking stall is SI,400. The cost for one stall in a parking garage would be $5,700. Also popping up on campus this past week are directional signs. The 6-foot blueand gray signs should make it easier for visitors and vendors to find their way around campus. "I really like the new signs," said Sarah Howcrton, a senior political science major. "It helps direct people who otherwise wouldn't know where to go. The signs also give the school a more professional look." Finden said the signs cost $67,000 and were paid for by the Parking and Transportation Department. The funds came from parking permit sales and parking violation fees. Another issue that will be coming up in the near future will be the development of a parking lot for the new Save Mart Center which will be completed by 2001. Finden expects a $10 million price tag to build the necessary 6.700 stalls for the event center. "Plans are really sketchy for the lot right now." Finden said. ' PW* MAIL IT ,■ ^JP- Managing Editor, height «£•* > 2225E.SinRemonAve., I 1^/ Freeno,CA937«HX)10 LI E-MAIL IT On Campus: Type "Insight* (no quote mariu) FAX (209)278-4995 VOICE IT Cell 27S-2892 any time. Insight CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO Executive Editor Melissa Bauermeister Managing Editor John Sanders Assistant Managing Editor Cherie Arambel InSide Editor Yukie Kimura InStep Editor Andrea Wright InSports Editor Kris Stone Photo Editor Pavel Stepanov Advisor Greg Lewis A P LINE: 278-3934 Production Manager Kit Yong Account Manager Scott Conway The staff consists of MCJ 143. REACH INSIGHT ON LINE www.csufresno.edu/Insight Reporters: MCJ Reporting 102W and 108 classes contribute articles each week. "We have an idea of the price and size, but who is going to pay for it is unknown at this point." But David Splivalo. Associated Students Inc. legislative vice president, said it's possible students might foot part of the bill. "Students aren't going to use that lot." Splivalo said. "It is going to be so far from campus. If student fees are increased to get the lot built, then the students should get some of the revenue back from the sales on event days." Currently, the proceeds from parking sales at sporting events are divided by the Parking and Transportation Department and the Athletic Department. Splivalo wants to see some of the money returned to help the student parking situation, which he said "is a mess." Splivalo acknowledged the improvements currently being made, but hopes plans continue on helping students, not just faculty and staff. "We are the customers on this campus and the university should meet our needs," Splivalo said. "Students are late to class every day just because they can't find a parking spot, which I think is just Deli Delicious 5628 N. Blackstonc Next to Smart and Final 447-0666 •Hot Sandwiches •Gourmet Sandwiches •Submarine Sandwiches SANDWICHES TO GO OR EAT HERE! FREE DELI VERY! Bring this coupon and recieve a free 32 oz. drink with the purchase of a small or medium sub. -T FLOWER CITY RESTAURANT CHINESE FOOD TO GO Bring this coupon and receive lOTtoff from 97S9 N PAIJA .._-J< WAIOMIN FRESNO. 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Object Description
Title | 1998_04 Insight April 1998 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1998 |
Description | Weekly during the school year. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 8, 1969)-v. 29, no. 23 (May 13, 1998). Ceased with May 13, 1998, issue. Title from masthead. Merged with Daily collegian. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno Periodicals |
Contributors | California State University, Fresno Dept. of Journalism |
Coverage | October 8, 1969 – May 13, 1998 |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35mm |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 “E-image data” |
Language | eng |
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Title | Insight Apr 01 1998 p 2 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1998 |
Full-Text-Search | April 1. 1998 InSide Insight Students should be responsible for their actions Opinion Ditching school: A way of life or irresponsibility? by Melissa Bauertneister Editorial Staff Tardiness. It's a fact of life. But. it's not a right. Last week, Fresno High School students protested a policy cracking down on tardiness by walking out of class. What did they think they were going to accomplish? They still have to go to classes. And it's not as if a no tolerance to tardiness policy is a new idea. If officials turned the school into a compound and A required students to stay there, that would definitely be something to protest. But, come on. Get real, kids. High school students want to be treated like adults and with respect. Okay, as long as they show responsibility like adults. Being chronically late to class is not responsible. And whining about the repercussions of their actions isn't either. Everyone knows that when a rule is disregarded, consequences follow. However, high school students aren't the only people who can be irresponsible. Sometimes college students use the same judgment they used in high school. Most are freshmen adjusting to college life, and seniors, who are grabbing the last few months of freedom before going into the real world. Some instructors are more lenient than others regarding attendance while some aren't lax at all. Knowing the policies, students still try to scam a way out of getting penalized for absenteeism. Grades are affected by it. No grades below a "C" should even exist in college and probably do because of absences. If not, students should cither study more diligently or drop the class. The university allows students to drop until almost the end of the semester. If a student can't handle the load and the responsibility that goes with it. then that student is not ready for college. Why do some students insist on skipping classes? Is it from laziness, selfishness or just a lack of respect? Some students say they're paying to take classes so that gives them the right to choose to be late or to go at all. But why even enroll and waste your time and your — or your parent's — money? Some will argue they're not hurting anyone but themselves. What about the other students whose attention is diverted by late comers and the instructor who has to take extra time to catch them up, read late homework or do extra paperwork regarding the student's progress? S Most instructors find chronic tardiness and absenteeism very distracting and tire of excuses.-Yeah, things come up like a fiat tire, a faulty alarm clock, sick kids or spouse or an unplanned trip. But every other week? Uh-huh. It wouldn't be surprising if the lenient professors were so because they gave up trying to get students to go to class. The bottom line is that everyone is responsible for his or her own actions and should not be surprised when consequences come, whether it's a lowered grade, a failed class or a graduation denial. Student assistants fall into loophole Phone bills to Palau stump CSUF officials Fresno state janitor maked long distance calls from campus. by Erin Maxwell Staff Writer The February phone bills showed a surprise for several departments at Fresno State. Someone made calls totaling almost $1,100 to the Republic of Palau. an island-nation in Micronesia. The mysterious caller turned out to be an employee of DSI, a company that provides Fresno State with a temporary labor force as needed. The individual making the calls worked evenings while covering for absent custodians. The custodian placed the calls to family members, including his mother and sister. "Obviously he never thought about it. or maybe he was trying to stick us with the bill." said the Director of Facilities Managmeni Robert Boyd, chuckling. According to Boyd, the calls ranged from five minutes to nearly half an hour, costing on the average of $6 per minute. "They really got into an in- depth conversation sometimes." Boyd said. "I guess there were some really long calls." Boyd said the calls were made from numerous places on campus, including the McKee-Fisk, the Agriculture, the Enology and the McLane Hall buildings. DSI agreed immediately to repay the university for the calls, as well as for the time its employee spent on the phone rather than Fresno State chose to keep the custodial worker, but scheduled him to work day shifts where he can be under close supervision. In addilion. he was counseled on the impropriety of making longdistance phone calls to his home on university telephones. Jeanette Johnson ofthc infor mation technology services department reported the calls to Boyd, who said he had to take out his atlas to find out where Palau "I thought there might be a bigger picture there." Boyd said. "Like someone had access to the master keys or something like that because it |the calls) was all over the place... It was all over campus, and that's what made it all so confusing." Boyd said when the evening shift supervisor of the custodian checked the duty roster, she found the same individual worked during all the shifts. The individual, when asked, happened to be from Palau. CSU budget increases for dual purpose by Tonya Luiz Staff Writer The California State University Board of Trustees proposed a budget increase of more than SI80 million for the 1998 - 99 school year. This increase would provide faculty and staff members with an increased paycheck in the fall According to the trustee's Jan. 27 newsletter, "the 1998 -99 budget is the last to be included in the four year Governor's Compact, which provides at least a 4 percent increase in general fund appropriations." The entire budget exceeds the 4 percent compact increase because of surging campus enrollment. Richard West. CSU senior vice chancellor for business and finance, said the top two funding priorities in the budget are compensation and enrollment. CSU Media Relations Manager Ken Swisher cautions that the budget is in the proposal stages and may not be settled until July. "The budget must be approved by the governor and legislature before it passes," Swisher said. CSU Chancellor Charles Reed presented a request for additional funding of $35.6 million to legislature at the first budget hearing on March 4. Half of Reed's request was to increase all employee's salaries by an additional I percent over and above the compact's allotted 4 percent raise. In addition, the request will implement the first year of the four year plan to reduce the faculty salary gap. According to the chancellor's office, faculty and presidential salaries in 1997-98 are 10.8 percent and 30.5 percent below comparison institutions, respectively. Eliminating the current faculty lag will cost CSU about $104 million, the chancellor's office said. Eliminating the lag in presidential and executive compensation will cost $1.5 million. These estimates don't include any adjustments for the impact of the 4 percent compensation pool provided in 1997-98 on or the 1998-99 lag calculation. by Allison Barnett Staff Writer Senior interior design major Elvia Cuevas works at the Fresno State Henry Madden Library. She thought her finances might improve when she heard that California's minimum wage would increase from $5.15 per hour to $5.75 per hour on March I. Little did she know that even though she works in a library at a state school, her job comes under federal, not state wage guidelines. An article in The Small Business Advocate raised questions about the increase in minimum wage, predicting it will wipe out more than 25.000 workers'job opportunities. The Advocate also estimated that workers in California will lose $230 million in annual income and minimum wage employers' labor costs will rise by $790 million per year. The increase in minimum wage has an affect on student workers on campus. Most of the employees jobs campus, except those paid through the California State University, Fresno Foundation or other campus enterprises, fall under federal guidelines. Susan Vaquilar. payroll services manager, said since Fresno State adheres to federal minimum wage standards, it is exempt from adhering to a state requirement of minimum wage for all employees. "This sounds a little bizarre and unfair, but this is the first time I am aware that (here is more disparity than in past years." Vaquilar said. "As the gap between the rates widen. I believe there would be more reason and questions raised about why." Vaquilar said changes have been "small change," but sympathizes with students who raised questions about the increase. Cuevas has been working at the library for almost four years. Currently, she makes $5.70 an hour, 5 cents under the state minimum wage. "It was very surprising because it is a state government increase," Cuevas said. "I would assume that aldftg with that we would also get the increase but>I was told we have a budget so we won't be getting anything." Dean of Library Services Michael Gorman said as far as he is aware of the decision to adhere to federal guidelines for minimum wage is set by the California State University Chancellor's Office and has been for many years. In addition, he said this is something that affects the whole campus and all CSUs. not just Fresno State. "We did increase all student wages when the federal increase came into effect — something that cost the library some $60,000 out of our own resources." Gorman said. "We did not receive any campus or system funding for that increase." Victoria Duong, a junior liberal studies major, has been working in the Thomas Administration Building for almost a year. Duong believes her wage is reasonable for her job description as a student assistant, but thinks that all students working on campus should earn the same amount. "I feel they should |pay the same amount) because it is a learning experience and a part-time job for ihe students until they graduate." Duong said. Vaquilar said that there is no standardization between departments, therefore there are differences among pay scales. The current pay scale starts at $5.15 an hour and goes to $ 12 an hour. Departments on campus choose their own employee pay rate without any involvement by the payroll office. Most departments on campus start their employees at the suggested $5.15 and award a 25 cent hourly raise every year. Improvements for parking sketched for students PARKING, from page 1 area will increase in time for the fall semester. "There really is no need to build a parking garage now," Finden said. "Plus, building a parking garage would cost way too much." According to Finden the cost of building one ground parking stall is SI,400. The cost for one stall in a parking garage would be $5,700. Also popping up on campus this past week are directional signs. The 6-foot blueand gray signs should make it easier for visitors and vendors to find their way around campus. "I really like the new signs," said Sarah Howcrton, a senior political science major. "It helps direct people who otherwise wouldn't know where to go. The signs also give the school a more professional look." Finden said the signs cost $67,000 and were paid for by the Parking and Transportation Department. The funds came from parking permit sales and parking violation fees. Another issue that will be coming up in the near future will be the development of a parking lot for the new Save Mart Center which will be completed by 2001. Finden expects a $10 million price tag to build the necessary 6.700 stalls for the event center. "Plans are really sketchy for the lot right now." Finden said. ' PW* MAIL IT ,■ ^JP- Managing Editor, height «£•* > 2225E.SinRemonAve., I 1^/ Freeno,CA937«HX)10 LI E-MAIL IT On Campus: Type "Insight* (no quote mariu) FAX (209)278-4995 VOICE IT Cell 27S-2892 any time. Insight CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO Executive Editor Melissa Bauermeister Managing Editor John Sanders Assistant Managing Editor Cherie Arambel InSide Editor Yukie Kimura InStep Editor Andrea Wright InSports Editor Kris Stone Photo Editor Pavel Stepanov Advisor Greg Lewis A P LINE: 278-3934 Production Manager Kit Yong Account Manager Scott Conway The staff consists of MCJ 143. REACH INSIGHT ON LINE www.csufresno.edu/Insight Reporters: MCJ Reporting 102W and 108 classes contribute articles each week. "We have an idea of the price and size, but who is going to pay for it is unknown at this point." But David Splivalo. Associated Students Inc. legislative vice president, said it's possible students might foot part of the bill. "Students aren't going to use that lot." Splivalo said. "It is going to be so far from campus. If student fees are increased to get the lot built, then the students should get some of the revenue back from the sales on event days." Currently, the proceeds from parking sales at sporting events are divided by the Parking and Transportation Department and the Athletic Department. Splivalo wants to see some of the money returned to help the student parking situation, which he said "is a mess." Splivalo acknowledged the improvements currently being made, but hopes plans continue on helping students, not just faculty and staff. "We are the customers on this campus and the university should meet our needs," Splivalo said. "Students are late to class every day just because they can't find a parking spot, which I think is just Deli Delicious 5628 N. Blackstonc Next to Smart and Final 447-0666 •Hot Sandwiches •Gourmet Sandwiches •Submarine Sandwiches SANDWICHES TO GO OR EAT HERE! FREE DELI VERY! Bring this coupon and recieve a free 32 oz. drink with the purchase of a small or medium sub. -T FLOWER CITY RESTAURANT CHINESE FOOD TO GO Bring this coupon and receive lOTtoff from 97S9 N PAIJA .._-J< WAIOMIN FRESNO. 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