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A FUN FRIDAY - Roger Jaeger, of the Edgerton Exlorit Center, shrouds Amber Burkey, 9, left, and Elizabeth Trainor, with a bubble Sept. 24 during the Jubilied celebration in front of the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The celebration was for the Lied's 10th anniversary. |
Temporary Lots Added at 17th and R Garage Program Statement To Regents Nov. 5By Kim Hachiya, Public Relations A program statement and bond resolution for a new 1,200 stall parking garage will go before the NU Regents on Nov. 5. This follows the Sept. 24 recommendation by the Parking Advisory Committee to build a garage at 17th and R streets. The committee's action slightly muddied the waters, said Jim Main, assistant vice chancellor for business and finance. While voting to recommend to building, the committee subsequently voted to recommend that "the current UNL practice of using parking revenue as the sole source of funding capital construction costs of new parking lots cease immediately." Main said he and others in the office of the vice chancellor for business and finance, are interpreting this as being applicable to future lots, and not to the 17th and R facility. Thus, the rate structure developed through 2001 remains effective, Main said. The committee asked that the legislature and NU Foundation be approached as possible funding sources. Main said the committee may be asked to follow up on those ideas. Main said campus officials worked in anticipation that the committee would recommend construction. The regents' Project Review Board has already looked at preliminary plans, he said, and sign off is expected later this week. The garage will fill the 300x300 foot block, some of which was owned by DuTeau Chevrolet until the university purchased it this summer. The block is bordered by 17th and 18th, R and Q streets. Main said about 90 spaces for area 10/20 will open in this lot later this week or early next week for use on a temporary basis until construction begins next summer. He expects bids to be returned in March or April. Main said he hopes UNL Police will put a substation in the garage. The cost for the garage, once estimated at about $14 million is now about $17 million, he said, because of long delays. Originally, a garage proposed for a site west of Harper-Schramm-Smith halls was to go to the regents in October 1998, but students pushed for the 17th and R location. Main said the garage will have a brick exterior to blend better with the current R Street corridor. Safety and security is top priority, he said. Right now, officials are planning to far exceed standard recommendations for lights, including exterior lighting that will flood the walls and high-powered interior lighting. Monitored security cameras and rpatrols will be established. Key to the structure's success, he said, is the enhancement of the shuttle system. Three new buses were added this year and two will be added next year, he said. After that, a new bus will be added each year. By 2001, when the garage opens, Main said at least six new buses will be running and a reliable timetable and routes established. The PAC will be asked to work with Parking Services on allocating the spaces in the garage among students, faculty-staff, visitors and handicapped users, Main said.
Jones Remembered for Integrity, Courage, Warmthby Kim Hachiya, Public Relations The university mourns the loss of Melvin W. Jones, vice chancellor for business and finance, who died Sept. 28 after suffering a massive heart attack in Washington, D.C. He was 48. A university memorial service will be scheduled to celebrate his life and accomplishments. "We extend our deepest sympathies to Melvin's wife, Colleen, and to his extended family and friends," said Chancellor James Moeser. "His death is a crushing personal loss for me and members of the university community who had come to rely on his wise counsel and deep commitment to ethics. His many friends in the Lincoln community and the many organizations in which he played leadership roles will miss not only his kind and caring manner but his professionalism and integrity." In a 1996 interview with the Lincoln Journal Star, Dr. Jones said his personal philosophy was "Never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever give up. There's a tendency for students to think if things aren't going well that this is not for me. But, never stop trying; never be satisfied with good enough. Society rewards people who persevere." "Melvin was a warm, engaging person who was deeply committed to helping all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Diversity on our campus, as well as in all segments of society in which he worked, was at the top of Melvin's list of priorities. His own personal success served as an excellent role model for students and others. He was a mentor to many individuals," Moeser said. Among his many civic affiliations included active participation in the MADDADS organization, which offers opportunities to youth. "His involvement in the community set a standard for us all to emulate," Moeser said. "Melvin was a quiet but highly effective advocate for equity and diversity, preferring to work behind the scenes. However, when he did speak out, he did so forcefully and eloquently. I shall never forget his powerful and moving speech to the annual Martin Luther King breakfast two years ago." His wife, Colleen, an assistant professor of management in UNL's College of Business Administration, and several siblings, survive him. Funeral and memorial service arrangements were pending at the time of the Scarlet's deadline. Dr. Jones was appointed vice chancellor in November 1995 and joined the university in February 1996. As vice chancellor, he had oversight of all university services that support the academic and student affairs programs. These services include but are not limited to human resources, facilities, landscape services, custodial, parking, police, mail services, purchasing and accounting/financial. Approximately 759 people are employed in these divisions at UNL. Among his first accomplishments was the establishment of EEVACS, an internal mission statement for business and finance that called for its operations to be "efficient, effective, and value-added." By fulfilling that credo, the units within business and finance were internally accredited. Scott Lewis, associate vice chancellor for business and finance, said Dr. Jones was proud of the successful negotiation of a $24 million soft-drink pouring rights agreement with Pepsi that created an $11 million endowment for academic and student programs and yields more than $500,000 per year to support academic programs. This contract has become a model for other universities. Dr. Jones also successfully negotiated a radio contract and extension that generates about $1 million annually for intercollegiate athletics and student programs. Dr. Jones negotiated the outsourcing of University Bookstore operations to Follette. He revitalized UNL's Combined Campaign fund drive as campaign chair in 1997. He established the annual Business and Finance Spring Extravaganza, a celebration of achievements and successes for business and finance employees. He was a highly sought-after speaker, with broad expertise in areas such as tax law, securities, educational costs, diversity issues in higher education and other topics and was in Washington this week to speak to the Institute for International Research. He delivered a powerful speech at the 1996 Freedom Breakfast Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., titled "From Jericho to Texaco: The Dream, The Vision, The Reality." He was the 1999-2000 chairman of the Lincoln/Lancaster County United Way Campaign and a member of the United Way Board of Directors. He also was a current member of the boards of the Downtown Lincoln Association, Leadership Lincoln, the University of Nebraska Press and the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. He chaired the UNL Budget Advisory Committee. He was a member of the board of the National Association of State University and Land Grant Colleges and on its executive committee for business affairs; and a member of the National Association of College and University Business Officers. Dr. Jones' was raised in Memphis, Tenn. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and political science from the University of Iowa, a master's of public administration from the University of Tennessee and a Ph.D. in public administration and finance from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Prior to working at Nebraska, Dr. Jones was vice president for financial affairs and treasurer at Marquette University.
O'Hanlon to Lead Extended Education, Outreach EffortsJames O'Hanlon, dean of Teachers College, has accepted a two-year appointment as associate vice chancellor for extended education and outreach effective Oct. 1. O'Hanlon, who will retain his duties as dean, will be responsible for coordinating the university's efforts to make its educational resources available to all Nebraskans through distance education. He'll work with Nebraska's extended education partners, which include the community colleges, state colleges and other components of the University of Nebraska system, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Cooperative Extension Division and Information Services at UNL, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications and the five Learning Centers - College Park in Grand Island, the Panhandle Learning Center in Scottsbluff, the Northeast Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk, the Nebraska Plains Higher Education Center in North Platte and the Southeast Learning Center in Lincoln In his new role, O'Hanlon will assume many of the extended education duties that Irv Omtvedt was responsible for coordinating on a part-time basis since the office was created in October 1997. Omtvedt has been vice chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources since 1988 and NU vice president for agriculture and natural resources since 1992, and took on the additional role as the university's first vice chancellor for extended education in 1997. He will step down from the latter position a the end of this month to devote full time to his IANR responsibilities until he retires June 30. "At a time when the need for lifelong learning is greatly expanding and the continuing advances in technology provide us with new opportunities to deliver learning off-campus, Jim O'Hanlon is an outstanding choice to lead the university's efforts in extended education and outreach," Omtvedt said. "Jim's knowledge of emerging technologies and his expertise in delivering education at all levels ensure that the University of Nebraska will continue to build on the progress that we've made this area." As associate vice chancellor for extended education and outreach, O'Hanlon will report to Richard Edwards, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and to Omtvedt as vice chancellor for IANR. "I'm delighted that Dean O'Hanlon has agreed to serve in this role," Edwards said. "We need a strong and bold leader, and we found one. With his comprehensive knowledge of education, Jim will strengthen not only our leadership position in distance education, but also strengthen distance education as a core mission of the university." Chancellor James Moeser also welcomed O'Hanlon's appointment and applauded Omtvedt's efforts in the area of extended education. "I want to acknowledge the tremendous leadership for extended education provided by Irv Omtvedt," said Chancellor James Moeser. "I believe that Dean O'Hanlon's appointment is ideal because extended education is really an extension of the university's learning mission. Jim has the confidence of his fellow deans and will foster wonderful working relationships allowing the university to advance not only in meeting statewide needs, but in solidifying its position as a national leader." A native of Blair, O'Hanlon earned his bachelor's and doctor of education degrees (1957, 1964) at NU and his master's degree at Ohio State (1958). He has been a member of the Teachers College faculty since 1966 and has served as dean since 1983.
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