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6 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 POLICY From Page 3 through forward engagement, trans forming our forces to make them ready for tomorrow, will we be safe.” Though the two sides shared similar views on military strength, the leadership skills of both candidates quickly came into question. Zakheim criticized Gore’s leadership skills and lack of credibility. “Being a leader means setting priori ty. It’s not about knowing the capitals of countries,” Zakheim said. “The issue is to know how to deal with people.” But Jendeson countered by pointing out Bush’s lack of foreign policy expe rience. “The key here is experience and expertise,” Jentleson said. “A1 Gore has a sense of globalization.” Both the senators and advisers stayed after the 90-minute debate to take ques GIBBS From Page 3 “If CP&L continues to dump their stuff here, we will become a dumping ground for nuclear and hazardous waste for all of the Southeast. They will destroy this absolutely beautiful area.” She said studen s are vital in making changes. 'Young people, students of America, are one of the most important groups of people to get involved in WANT TO EXPERIENCE MORE GREAT TEACHING AT CAROLINA? CHARE YOUR PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHING METHODS THAT WORK (OR DON'T) The Center for Teaching dr Learning invites undergraduate students to apply to plan and participate in one or both of the following upcoming forums for UNC faculty and instructors: Student Views on Best Teaching Practices Thursday, November 2 1 3:30-5:00p.M. Lessons from Students on Teaching with Technology: What Works, What Doesn’t? Wednesday, November 8 1 3:30-5:00 P.M. , Center for To apply, please Teaching & contact Martha Arnold # by October 13" 1 at Learning msamold^email.unc.edu 316 Wibon Übrwy . , ... The University of North Carolina students selected will receive a stipend at Chapel Hm Make a Career Out of Making a Difference Attend the Master of Public Administration Information Session Find out what you can do with a career in Public Service: ♦Manage a local government or agency ♦Direct a state or federal government program ♦Manage a nonprofit organization WHEN: Monday, Oct. 16th from 12:00-4:00pm WHERE : Student Union room 205 WHO: Visit with current MPA students, faculty, and alumni Additional information or questions call the MPA Office 962-0425 or visit our website: http://ncinfo.iog.unc.edu/uncmpa/ tions from the audience, which covered such topics as U.S. policy towards India, China and terrorism. Duke freshman Sunny Kishore said he was glad the economic policy with India was mentioned in the debate. “It was very informative. I liked that they recognized the conflict between India and Pakistan,” he said. UNC senior Rye Barcott, chairman of Great Decisions, a student organiza tion focusing on international studies, said the debate was extremely informa tive. “The senators seemed to agree on all sorts of issues,” he said. When asked whether the debate changed who he was going to vote for, Barcott replied, “Nope. I’m still straight Gore.” The State & National Editor can be reached at stntdesk@unc.edu. social justice movements,” Gibbs said. And students are responding to that call to action. Sophomore Dana Moseley said she found Gibbs’ lecture very mov ing. “She was (effective) at letting us know that we need to do something.” Gibbs concluded by saying students and activists can bring back the days of environmentally friendly living. “It’s time we stand up for what is right.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. University McNeil to Spearhead Curriculum Review A three-year task force has given rise to several efforts to improve UNC and the undergraduate curriculum. By Jenny McLendon Staff Writer Anew chairwoman has been named to head the University’s Undergraduate Curriculum Review, a three-year effort to examine General College courses and explore possible changes. Laurie E. McNeil, professor of physics and astronomy and applied materials sciences, has assumed the role, bringing to the position her past experi ence on the Chancellor’s Task Force on Intellectual Climate. The review is one of several initia RAMSHEAD From Page 3 will be completed by winter 2002, and University officials hope to begin construc tion in spring 2001 and finish by fall 2003. “This will be something students will enjoy for years to come,” said junior Chris McClure, who is also on the committee. South Campus residents and com mittee members have gone door to door in Morrison Residence Hall to get stu dent feedback on the Ramshead project. “People talked about wanting a grocery store,” said Student Body President Brad Matthews. “They were very receptive to having another recreation center, and W 11 With this coupon or ‘f I (l j I jjP' UNC Student ID, get I 1 JJ $1 OFF Dinner Buffet! jjf r Come try the largest Chinese Buffet in the Triangle! M jigp E QUfdW jig Dine-in Buffet Only 968-3488 If 11 lj _ University Square || jl jl tives designed by the task force to enhance the undergraduate experience at UNC. The University’s curriculum last received major changes in 1980. The task force completed in 1997 will also address advising system improve ments, first-year seminars, the summer reading program, thejames M. Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence, and living-learning communities. “We want to prepare (students) for the challenges they will encounter in the modern world, and we can do that by evaluating the curriculum we offer to them,” McNeil said. She said she hopes the committee’s process of review and revisions will enable the University to offer students the best curricula possible. McNeil will work with Tom Tweed, associate dean for undergraduate cur riculum, and a 14-member steering com mittee of general college and profes- people talked about a video rental store. “The process is in the beginning stages, so now is a good time for people to give their input.” Committee member Brandon Cooke said the project will make South Campus more attractive to students because they will not have to trek to Lenoir Dining Hall and the Student Recreation Center. “Students view South Campus as inferior to North Campus because there is not as much to do on South Campus,” he said. “(The project) will make South Campus the place to be.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. Jordai The University of North Carolina and Wachovia would like to congratulate Jordan Walker, the Wachovia Woman of the Week. Jordan is a red-shirt freshman soccer player from Richardson, Texas. She is a midfielder on the defending national championship team and is an excellent student-athlete. Jordan is a representative for both ACC Outreach and the Student-Athlete Council while making Deans List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll in her first year at Carolina: Wachovia is committed to supporting achievements by women and is proud to celebrate Jordan Walker's accomplishments. WACHOVIA TiSVted. Wachovia Bank is a member FDIC. WOMAN OF THE WEEK WACHOVIA WORLD OF WOMEN’S SPORTS AT UNC sional school students as well as faculty from all academic disciplines. Tweed said he is optimistic about the work the review committee will do over the next three years. “We plan to do a lot of listening - to students, faculty and the public - through surveys, meetings and open discussions,” he said. “We hope for a careful and fair review of the curriculum.” The group will seek input from stu dents as well as gauge public opinion during its third discussion forum, sched uled for noon Oct. 23 in 39 Graham Memorial. Two forums already have been conducted to consider student and faculty answers to the question, “What is an educated person?” Tweed said he feels McNeil is the right person for the leadership position. “Dean (of Undergraduate Education) Risa Palm made a spectacular choice in appointing Dr. McNeil,” he said. BOG From Page 3 report their financial dealings and those of their immediate families, but those rules do not apply to the Board of Governors. The board’s ethics policy makes recommendations, but they are not binding. “We have in no way either used my position or insinuated or anything else,” Frank Grainger said. “Judi runs her busi ness totally outright. I don’t sit on her board, I don’t do anything.” Frank Grainger is named as a mem ber of Custom Travel’s board of direc tors in annual reports filed since 1997 £lsat\ What LSAT course did students at the top 25 law schools take? All Others FOR THE DECEMBER EXAM. Class starts tonight! Visit our new center on Rosemary Street! Chapel Hill 01 lice Now Open On Rosemary Street 1 -800-K AP-TEST www.kaplan.com • AOL key word: kaplan M<|>^^^^^( rejistere^rademarl^rih^^^chooUdmissior^ounci^^^^^^^^ % V, l^H OJljp Saihj (Ear Hrrl McNeil’s background in the sciences was an important factor in the selection process. “The dean felt it was important to have a well-represented science perspec tive,” McNeil said. A member of the University’s Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars, McNeil is the first woman to hold a tenure track position in the department of physics and astronomy. She currendy serves as assistant chair woman of departmental development for physics and astronomy, but McNeil will give up that tide when she assumes her role as chairwoman of the review efforts. Tweed said he has confidence in McNeil’s leadership abilities. “She will do a great job sorting through the com plicated issues involved in evaluating the curriculum.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. with the N.C. Secretary of State’s office. Grainger said he wasn’t aware he had been listed as a director. Custom Travel had its first booking with N.C. State’s athletics department three months after Grainger was named to the board, for $1,757. The agency had $3,797 more in fiscal 1997-98 before it started handling most of the depart ment’s business the next year. Judi Grainger said she earns no prof it from her N.C. State business and “probably ought to give it up." Bob Rube, president of International Travel Group in Raleigh, said he han dled most of the department’s travel for nearly 20 years before losing its business to Grainger.
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