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Volume 86, Issue 18 Sioux Falls, S.D. Friday, April 24, 1998 THIS SIDEWALK WILL BE CLOSE ON MONDAY AMR Om Photo by Carrie Ward Two weeks ago, construction workers started ground work on the Madsen Center. Because of the noise from the equipment, classes have been moved to other buildings on campus. Construction causes sidewalk closings, relocation of classes Regents approve five-year plan toward equity in sports BY SHANNAN BROOKS MIRROR GUEST WRITER Augustana's Board of Regents has approved a five-year plan which will help guide the women's athletic program toward compliance with Title IX. In January 1997, Augustana's athletic committee was asked what planning the school was doing in relation to gender equity, Athletic Director Bill Gross said. In response to the inquiry, President Ralph Wagoner appointed a Gender Equi-ty Task Force to evaluate Augustana's compliance with Title IX. Task force chairwoman and assistant professor of computer science Marcia Entwistle said that the committee met several times last summer to create a plan that would comply with the law and that would be good for Augustana. The-committee initially had three goals in mind. "The first thing was to study Title IX, to have a better understanding of the law and the interpretations of the law," Gross said. "Our second goal was to review all operations in the department to deter-mine what we were spending, and our third major goal was to formulate recom-mendations to be submitted to the administration," Gross said. Under Title IX, "no person in the Unit-ed States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to dis-crimination under any educational pro-gram or activity receiving federal aid." Within the law, a school can demonstrate compliance by showing proportionality, a history of program expansion, or that it has met all of the interests in the geo-graphical area. "We are never going to come into com- Five-year plan continued on page 8 Augustana's Gender Equity Plan 1998-1999 academic year 110 Sandy Jerstad will become the college's senior women's athletic administrator. Her role will be to work with the athletic director and the administration in the areas of budget, scholarships, staffing and athletic facili-ties. She will continue as the Vikings' head softball coach. • The athletic department will hire Mike Jewett as full-time assistant women's basketball coach/HPER instruc-tor. • Current women's athletic program operating budgets will be increased. 1999-2000 academic year: • Current women's athletic program operating budgets will be increased. • Preparations will begin for the start of the women's soccer program. A part-time women's soccer coach will be hired. Recruiting and equipment plans for the new pro-gram will be implemented. 2000-2001 academic year: • Women's athletic scholarships will be increased. • Women's athletic program operating budgets will be increased. • Women's soccer will begin intercollegiate competi-tion in the fall. 2001-2002 academic year: • Women's athletic scholarships will be increased. • Additional steps in program expansion for women will be developed. 2002-2003 academic year: • Women's athletic scholarships will be increased. • Additional steps in program expansion for women will be developed, including a golf program College prepared for acts of God BY ADRIENNE HOVERSTADT MIRROR ASSISTANT EDITOR With the start of construc-tion on the Madsen Center, more than 10 classes have moved, and sidewalks near the Social Science building are closed. According to Social Science Division Secretary Mary Jane Minnig, about a dozen classes were relocated due to the potential noise problems caused by trucks driving past the windows during construc-tion. These classes include those taught by professors David Sorenson, Martin Bro-kenleg, Gary Olson, Michael Mullin, James Meader, Joseph Dondelinger, Christopher Old-stone- Moore and Peter Schot-ten. Classes have been moved to the Humanities building, Gilbert Science Center, the library and other locations within the current Social Sci-ence building. According to Minnig, the only classes that have not been able to move are those taught during the 11 a.m. time slot on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Minnig said that because this is the busiest class time of the day, there are no other places on campus to hold classes. Minnig said the noise level thus far has been tolerable in the building. First-year stu-dent Tayt Rinehardt agrees. "When it gets warm in the classroom, we like to open the windows, but then the con-struction gets too loud," Rine-hardt said. "Therefore, we have to keep the windows closed. It gets a bit warm, but it doesn't bother me too much." Rinehardt was scheduled to have two classes in the Social Science building, but one was moved right away. He says that the biggest inconvenience caused by the construction is the path he has to take to get to the other class still located in the old army barracks. "It's really a pain getting to the Social Science building, especially from Berg," Rine-hardt said. "You have to walk around by GSC and then all the way around the back, way up to the north end to get to classes in the south end of the building. It's really a hassle." The parking lot east of the building also has been reduced in order to allow room for con-struction vehicles to enter and exit the premises. This has not caused as big of a problem as expected, accord-ing to Minnig. She said that parking has not been signifi-cantly worse than before the construction began. There have been more cars parked along Summit Avenue, howev-er. Many students think the construction inconveniences will be worth the hassle in the long run. "I can put up with some noise and classroom shuffling for now," Rinehardt said. "There always has to be some difficulties before you see progress." If tornado struck Augie campus, disaster insurance would pick up tab BY PAUL SISSON MIRROR FORUM EDITOR If a tornado decided to cruise through campus, Augustana would be able to consider the event not just an act of God, but a blessing as long as no one was hurt. Augustana has a large insur-ance policy underwritten by the Travelers' Insurance Group that would pay upwards of $100 million if a disaster simi-lar to that which occurred at Gustavus Adolphus happened at 29th and Summit. "I don't feel that Augustana is underinsured, neither do I feel that we are overinsured," Vice President of Administra-tion and Finance Charles Brown said. Augustana also would receive payments for loss of income. This means that if a facility like a residence hall or the Commons were out of com-mission for any extended time, the college would receive reim-bursement equal to the pay-ments that it would have received from student fees. For Augustana to collect any insurance money, more than $10,000 in damage would need to be inflicted. Several years ago, a tunnel fire between the Old Gym and the Commons building caused $15,000 in damage. The tunnels were repaired completely with the insurance money. Augustana's insurance poli-cy differs from that of Gus-tavus. Gustavus is a member of a consortium of small Chris-tian colleges that collectively pools its resources in case of disaster. Augustana pays an insurance premium every year to its insurance company. The main difference is that Gus-tavus and the other member colleges have to replenish the funds used to rebuild after the disaster. Augustana would not have to repay any of the insurance money received after a disas-ter. Since Augustana would not have to pay back any money, a disaster on campus could be considered an upgrade. "I tried to think of a way to get a tornado to suck up the old Social Science building," Brown said jokingly.
Object Description
Title | Mirror - April 24, 1998 |
Subject (LC) | Augustana College (Sioux Falls, S.D.)--Students--Newspapers |
Type | Newspaper |
Date | 1998-04-24 |
Publishing agency | Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, USA |
Rights | This image may not be reproduced without the express written consent of Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. |
Medium | Text |
Format - Digital | |
Language | English |
Collection | Augustana Newspapers |
Contributing Institution | Mikkelsen Library, Augustana University |
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Title | Page 1 |
Type | Newspaper |
Date | 1998-04-24 |
Text | Volume 86, Issue 18 Sioux Falls, S.D. Friday, April 24, 1998 THIS SIDEWALK WILL BE CLOSE ON MONDAY AMR Om Photo by Carrie Ward Two weeks ago, construction workers started ground work on the Madsen Center. Because of the noise from the equipment, classes have been moved to other buildings on campus. Construction causes sidewalk closings, relocation of classes Regents approve five-year plan toward equity in sports BY SHANNAN BROOKS MIRROR GUEST WRITER Augustana's Board of Regents has approved a five-year plan which will help guide the women's athletic program toward compliance with Title IX. In January 1997, Augustana's athletic committee was asked what planning the school was doing in relation to gender equity, Athletic Director Bill Gross said. In response to the inquiry, President Ralph Wagoner appointed a Gender Equi-ty Task Force to evaluate Augustana's compliance with Title IX. Task force chairwoman and assistant professor of computer science Marcia Entwistle said that the committee met several times last summer to create a plan that would comply with the law and that would be good for Augustana. The-committee initially had three goals in mind. "The first thing was to study Title IX, to have a better understanding of the law and the interpretations of the law," Gross said. "Our second goal was to review all operations in the department to deter-mine what we were spending, and our third major goal was to formulate recom-mendations to be submitted to the administration," Gross said. Under Title IX, "no person in the Unit-ed States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to dis-crimination under any educational pro-gram or activity receiving federal aid." Within the law, a school can demonstrate compliance by showing proportionality, a history of program expansion, or that it has met all of the interests in the geo-graphical area. "We are never going to come into com- Five-year plan continued on page 8 Augustana's Gender Equity Plan 1998-1999 academic year 110 Sandy Jerstad will become the college's senior women's athletic administrator. Her role will be to work with the athletic director and the administration in the areas of budget, scholarships, staffing and athletic facili-ties. She will continue as the Vikings' head softball coach. • The athletic department will hire Mike Jewett as full-time assistant women's basketball coach/HPER instruc-tor. • Current women's athletic program operating budgets will be increased. 1999-2000 academic year: • Current women's athletic program operating budgets will be increased. • Preparations will begin for the start of the women's soccer program. A part-time women's soccer coach will be hired. Recruiting and equipment plans for the new pro-gram will be implemented. 2000-2001 academic year: • Women's athletic scholarships will be increased. • Women's athletic program operating budgets will be increased. • Women's soccer will begin intercollegiate competi-tion in the fall. 2001-2002 academic year: • Women's athletic scholarships will be increased. • Additional steps in program expansion for women will be developed. 2002-2003 academic year: • Women's athletic scholarships will be increased. • Additional steps in program expansion for women will be developed, including a golf program College prepared for acts of God BY ADRIENNE HOVERSTADT MIRROR ASSISTANT EDITOR With the start of construc-tion on the Madsen Center, more than 10 classes have moved, and sidewalks near the Social Science building are closed. According to Social Science Division Secretary Mary Jane Minnig, about a dozen classes were relocated due to the potential noise problems caused by trucks driving past the windows during construc-tion. These classes include those taught by professors David Sorenson, Martin Bro-kenleg, Gary Olson, Michael Mullin, James Meader, Joseph Dondelinger, Christopher Old-stone- Moore and Peter Schot-ten. Classes have been moved to the Humanities building, Gilbert Science Center, the library and other locations within the current Social Sci-ence building. According to Minnig, the only classes that have not been able to move are those taught during the 11 a.m. time slot on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Minnig said that because this is the busiest class time of the day, there are no other places on campus to hold classes. Minnig said the noise level thus far has been tolerable in the building. First-year stu-dent Tayt Rinehardt agrees. "When it gets warm in the classroom, we like to open the windows, but then the con-struction gets too loud," Rine-hardt said. "Therefore, we have to keep the windows closed. It gets a bit warm, but it doesn't bother me too much." Rinehardt was scheduled to have two classes in the Social Science building, but one was moved right away. He says that the biggest inconvenience caused by the construction is the path he has to take to get to the other class still located in the old army barracks. "It's really a pain getting to the Social Science building, especially from Berg," Rine-hardt said. "You have to walk around by GSC and then all the way around the back, way up to the north end to get to classes in the south end of the building. It's really a hassle." The parking lot east of the building also has been reduced in order to allow room for con-struction vehicles to enter and exit the premises. This has not caused as big of a problem as expected, accord-ing to Minnig. She said that parking has not been signifi-cantly worse than before the construction began. There have been more cars parked along Summit Avenue, howev-er. Many students think the construction inconveniences will be worth the hassle in the long run. "I can put up with some noise and classroom shuffling for now," Rinehardt said. "There always has to be some difficulties before you see progress." If tornado struck Augie campus, disaster insurance would pick up tab BY PAUL SISSON MIRROR FORUM EDITOR If a tornado decided to cruise through campus, Augustana would be able to consider the event not just an act of God, but a blessing as long as no one was hurt. Augustana has a large insur-ance policy underwritten by the Travelers' Insurance Group that would pay upwards of $100 million if a disaster simi-lar to that which occurred at Gustavus Adolphus happened at 29th and Summit. "I don't feel that Augustana is underinsured, neither do I feel that we are overinsured," Vice President of Administra-tion and Finance Charles Brown said. Augustana also would receive payments for loss of income. This means that if a facility like a residence hall or the Commons were out of com-mission for any extended time, the college would receive reim-bursement equal to the pay-ments that it would have received from student fees. For Augustana to collect any insurance money, more than $10,000 in damage would need to be inflicted. Several years ago, a tunnel fire between the Old Gym and the Commons building caused $15,000 in damage. The tunnels were repaired completely with the insurance money. Augustana's insurance poli-cy differs from that of Gus-tavus. Gustavus is a member of a consortium of small Chris-tian colleges that collectively pools its resources in case of disaster. Augustana pays an insurance premium every year to its insurance company. The main difference is that Gus-tavus and the other member colleges have to replenish the funds used to rebuild after the disaster. Augustana would not have to repay any of the insurance money received after a disas-ter. Since Augustana would not have to pay back any money, a disaster on campus could be considered an upgrade. "I tried to think of a way to get a tornado to suck up the old Social Science building," Brown said jokingly. |
Collection | Augustana Newspapers |
Contributing Institution | Mikkelsen Library, Augustana University |