PAGE EIGHT THE MICHIGAN DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1984 PAGE EIGHT THE MICHIGAN DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST Z~, 1~JI4 r +r++...Y...r... Out-of-Staters Cause Recurrent Spats -('OPERATION MICHIGAN': not Relations Office Nurtures Public Image the I By MICHAEL HARRAH Annually, the Legislature-or at least a few members therefrom- take it upon themselves to chas- tize the state-supported colleges and universities for the percen- tage of their respective student bodies composed of students whose residence is someplace other than the state of Michigan. This phenomenon usually occurs in late March or early April, and it is always accompanied by some rather idle threats to take some action-presumably punitive-with regard to the colleges and univer- sities' budgets if the percentage of out-of-state students is not re- duced. Regularly, the colleges, when they offered any defense of the situation at all, maintained that the cosmopolitan atmosphere that resulted from mingling students from all over the world with stu- dents from all over Michigan was beneficial to all concerned from an educational and sociological point of view, and besides the out- of-state students pay about three times what an in-state student pays, thus making them a defin- itely desirable source of revenue for the college. Diverted After this little exchange has been completed, the Legislature usually finds press of other busi- ness more important and the issue goes to rest for another year. This last spring, however, the Legislative Audit Commission, un- der the guidance of Sen. Elmer R. Porter (R-Blissfield)' undertook to actually count out-of-state noses, with the result that the University proved to have almost thirty per cent thereof. This Sen. Porter be- lieved was too many, but he didn't venture to suggest how many was not too many or indeed what should be done. His reticence, however, was matched by his colleague on commission, Rep. William D. Romano (D-Warren).w ho im- mediately demanded that the Uni- versity limit itself to ten per cent out-of-state students and no more. And if Porter hadn't decided to do nothing at this time, Romano might well have made an issue of his ten per cent figure. Constitutional The issues basically at stake arise from an interpretation of the Michigan state constitution, which specifies that no person shall gain or lose residence in the state while a student or a mem- ber of the armed forces. Consequently, it's up to the University to determine who is and who isn't a state resident WILLIAM D. ROMANO U rI Situated in a state where tax- payers chip in over a third of its budget, the University has a re- sponsibility to aid the welfare of' Michigan citizens. Broadcasting ways the University upholds this commitment is the duty of the Office of University Relations. I Headed by Director of Univer- sity Relations Michael Radock, the office works through several divi- sions and operates many programs in carrying out its mission. Last year as never before, "Op- eration Michigan"-the general designation for the office's major program-sought to bring citizen and University into close personal contact. Briefings "President's Conferences," held in Bay City, Dearborn and Grand1 Rapids, sent the top executive officers -of the University to these communities for briefings on the University's programs and plans. Another phase of "Operation Michigan" brought leading citi- zens of the state to Ann Arbor. Known as "U-M '64," these week- end conferences included presen- tations on admissions policy, stu- dent affairs and progress in edu- cational programs and methods. Radock has already pledged an expanded "Operation Michigan" program for the coming year. But always, he tries to empha- size that in its state-wide perspec- tive, the University will maintain its concern for a cordial and functional relationship with the local citizenry in Ann Arbor. "People think that the Univer- sity moves through self-interest and a lack of planning. There are concerns such as lang acquisition of local property and community relationships with students on which relations could be improved. We want the community to recog- nize that- we are responsible," Radock explains. Academically, the university re- lations office presents state-wide educational offerings. "We have asked departments to nominate professors who will be willing to go around the state two or three times during the year and talk about the University," Radock says. A program to form advisory committees for specific schools and departments is being expand- ed. For example, the journalism mittee composed of publishers and department has an advisory com- journalists from around the state who come once or twice a year to talk about problems in the field and offer advice. Much attention is being given to the whole area of University de- vedopment over the next 10 years and "for this the Development Council must be expanded," he feels. Five-Year Plan He adds that at present pre- liminary planning is going on for the University's 150th anniversary celebration which will be held in five years. Such activities as a major fund drive and world wide commemor- ative programs are in the talking stage. The other divisions of the of- fice work in different fields. The office operates WUOM, the Uni- versity's FM station in Ann Arbor and WPGR, a recently acquired FM station in Grand Rapids. The stations, on the air approximately 10 hours a day, .present news, classical music, both recorded and live from the University, drama and lectures and special interest programs originating here. The Television Center is also ties of the University is News Serv- operated by the office. The center ice. Its releases tell of many things is not a broadcasting station, in- -from tuition raises and Re- stead it produces filmed programs gental decisions to light-hearted for use by commercial and other notes about the oddities of science educational stations. and the arts. Academic Gamut University publications is an- Its programming runs the aca - other written means of interpret- demic gamut from the humanities ing this institution to the public. to the sciences. The center also Its range extends from the Daily produced the University's most re- Official Bulletin which appears cent propaganda film, "The Idea each morning in The Daily to the of Michigan," a partially live, par- scholarly Michigan Quarterly Re- tially animated account of the di- view, recently acquired from the versity of the University and the. Alumni Association. ideal of a well-financed, indepen- The State Services division han- dent University necessary to pro- dles the University's public rela- duce this result. tions contact with much of the Relating the day-to-day activ- state. o Add excitement to your living- Make your surroundings more interesting Ii with all handcrafted articles such as woven bedspreads-embroidered suhnumbah rugs; carved screens; I and painted scrolls. 0 0INDIA ART fFSHAOP 330 Maynard (Across from Arcade) b t < e - o c t coa>a ~ ~ . c s t 1 I -A . ELMER R. PORTER when the student first applies, since his status can't be changed once he is admitted. The University has always in- terpreted the la'w very strictly, un- like other state colleges, which are often very liberal. It has main- tained that, in order to be a resi- dent of Michigan, one must be eligible to vote in the state (or one's parents -must be eligible, as the case may be). 700-Man.Force Maintains Campus, 200 'U' Buildings The University's campuses owe their continued eye-appeal to the University's Plant Department. The upkeep of approximately 1400 acres of grounds in the central campus area as well as an unde- termined number of University buildings is chief among the de- partment's responsibilities. In addition to this task, the de- partment's forces of nearly 700 are involved in building security, upkeep of University streets, park- ing lots and parking structures, and transportation. Custodian Service The building service division provides custodian service in all University buildings, excluding those of University Hospital. The hospital does use some plant de- partment employes for repair and maintenance. The number of buildings ser- viced by the department are esti- mated at well over 200. Mainten- ance and repair of residence halls is the responsibility of the service enterprises, and the Plant Depart- ment provides service to them only when asked. Existing build- ings, rather than the new con- struction are the concern of the department. The plant division also main- tains a motor pool, which provides campus groups with cars for field trips, buses to North Campus and bus transportation for athletic teams. Repairs Equipment The Plant Department repairs its own equipment including motor vehicles, heavy earth movers, lawn equipment and power mowers. Although plant personnel have major jobs to do each year such as the recent replacement of hot and cold water systems and toilet facilities in the University Museum these are but a small part of the total operations. A majority of time is spent on such things as repairing leaks, furniture, lights and making research equipment. The Plant Department cooper- ates with the City of Ann Arbor on many activities which affect them both. Manager of the department is Alfred B. Ueker. Carlton G. Alex- ander is administrative assistant. Main offices, shops and storage space are located at 326 E. Hoover. He's SittngPretty Because He Signed Up To. Sell Michigan Dailie Next Fall! MAKE. 25 Cents on everyab subscription you sell!t-:-- CALL JUDY - at 2-3241 X 32 SIGN UP NOW!. A' I 41 U IUA UIN ANN EVERYONE ARBOR SHOPS AT rr NWand USED A . 1 I j I