Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Friday, December 6, 1991 TELLERS Continued from page 1 easier," said LSA first-year student Katherine Jablonski, who used a Comerica ATM machine yesterday. "Right now, I don't need to go to the cashier's office, but I could in the future ... I think this would be a good idea." Susan Vance, a program assis- tant at the Seminole Access Center at Florida State University, said FSU students have been very recep- tive to their ATM system in- stalled last fall. "All incoming students auto- matically get the card, and about 3,500 other students and staff have gotten in on the system," Vance said. The main difference between FSU's system and the University's plan is that FSU's program is run under First Florida Bank, and, for a $0.75 charge per transaction, dou- bles as a bank card. Middlemas said the University card would not be bank-affiliated. "There are some legal questions that have to be answered as far as our stepping on any toes by pre- tending we're a bank, which we're not," Middlemas said. Vance said FSU students use the card to pay their tuition, their cable and phone bills if they live on cam- pus, their meal plan and health cen- ter fees, or for athletic tickets and parking permits - provided the money is available in their account. And in the spring, Vance said the access cards will replace student IDs, and will also include a "junk stripe," which will allow students to use the card in campus vending machines. "The card also acts like a credit card on a debit system in campus and non-university stores. All the bookstores and a lot of the restau- rants take it," Vance said.- Although Middlemas said this kind of cash-free campus is not the original intention of the Univer- sity ATM's, he said features could be added gradually if the system is established. Paul Rosser, the general man- ager of Ulrich's bookstore, said he would gladly accept a credit card like FSU's. "I have been interested in getting in on the Entrde Plus card, but we've been told that we can't," Rosser said. "I know a lot of the area restaurants are very in- terested as well." LSA senior Becky Travis said she favors the cash-free idea, but added she is concerned about the University becoming increasingly impersonal. "I don't want to end up talking to machines all day," Travis said. Another drawback she was con- cerned about is losing interest on money that could be in a bank. MUIR 4 The University is considering installing ATM machines that would accept student ID cards. p U .*IN The University ofichigan Chapter of the N(ational.association for the .advancement of Cofored People with the University of9Michigan School of'Education present Dr. Deborah fGcrtff Superintentden t of 6Detroit P6ubtic Scfoofs speaking on Ufrban 'Ediucation in America Sunday, 8 Decem6er 1991 " 7:00 p.m. iackjam.flmphitheatre Rackham Schoof of Graduate Studies Starting your job search? Plan to attend... KICK-OFF SATURDA Saturday, December 7 9:10 am-Noon CP&P Program Room Job Search 9:10-10:00 Resume Writing 10:10-11:00 I Interviewing 11:10-Noon o , o .p Y 11 TUITION Continued from page 1 state legislators. "There could be a liability on the state general fund," said Sen. John Schwarz (R-Battle Creek), co-chair of the Higher Education subcom- mittee. "It is a loss to the public. I like the MET program because it encour- aged people to make a commitment to education," said Sen. Lana Pol- lack (D-Ann Arbor). "My parents saved for years for my education and it is a real sign of the times that people are going to the savings bond plan which isn't as innovative as the guaranteed pro- gram," she added. University administrators said they are pleased with the new plan. "The MET board had questions about the solvency of the program when they met before," said Keith Molin, associate vice president for government relations. "If the sav- ings bond plan is a substitute, that is good, since they are getting their questions answered." But not everyone is reacting fa- vorably to the new plan. Guy Clark, president of the RESEARCH Continued from page 1 risks and support research," he said. Steiss added that the University retains ownership of the technol- ogy, or "intellectual property." Stephanie Epstein, the author of the report, released her findings yes- terday during a press conference. The study investigates Japanese investment in U.S. universities, sci- entific research, lower school cur- ricula and teachers, and Washington think-tanks. The report states that for decades, the government has used substantial amounts of taxpayers' money to build a strong research and development educational infras- tructure. And now Japan is buying into the high-tech fruits of U.S. uni- versities' labors. According to the study, Japan has attempted to influence U.S. opinion toward its main trade rival. For in- stance, it cites Japanese financing for trips to its country for U.S. school teachers who upon returning, share Continued from page 1 case it's meaningless. "If she's a yes-person, so is ev- erybody else in the party caucus." According to Grady, City Coun- cil Democrats work to build a con- sensus in caucus meetings in order to present a united front in council meetings, which creates the appear- ance of little conflict over most{, issues. Grady said the recent vote on the- l city's new noise violation ordinance,- which passed by a vote of 10-0 in fa-ti vor, is an example of the Democrats'.> consensus-building procedure. "Ori- ginally, we could have passed it 6-5,., but we didn't want to do that." Muir's position on Peterson's.,. participation in council politics is 4 "superficial analysis," Grady said.- "It's based on somebody who's just,,, been reading headlines. ... That's,, probably what he's been doing." - Michigan Collegiate Coalition, a student lobbying group in Lansing, , said the new program isn't as inno- vative as some claim. "It is an unsubsidized program which anyone can do on their own,", he said. "The real people affected by the change are prospective MET contract holders who will have aprbe rigt e otat: problem trying to get contracts." Clark added that part of Engler's' desire to change the MET program stems from his relationship with . universities determining tuition rates. "Gov. Engler has not interfered with universities in tuition deci-' sions, but now universities are rais-- ing tuition so much that it may-' make the MET program impossi- 1 ble," Clark said. "Part of the reason.{ people have proposed tuition caps is' to keep the MET program possible. By not choosing to maintain tuition caps, Engler has chosen not to make-' MET viable." Molin disagreed with Clark. "Universities are autonomous in. tuition decisions. Gov. Blanchard was the first governor in the state to interfere in tuition policies. The- governor has simply done what his predecessors, except for Blanchard, have done," Molin said. their experiences with students,, aided by information from Japanese, educators. 11r L .h tof.% ..e CareerPannin cent Reception to follow - p Religious Services AVAVAVAVA CAMPUS CHAPEL (Serving the U-M Campus for over 50 Years) 1236 WashtenawCt. (one block south of CCRB) 668-7421/662-2402 Rev. Don Postema, Pastor SUNDAY WORSHIP: 'Advent: Waiting with Patience"-10 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Undergrad R.O.C.K.. Group: Refreshments, fun, provocative discussions-9-10:30 p.m. CANTERBURY HOUSE (The Episcoal Church of U-M) SONDAYS: Holy Eucharist-5 p.m. at St. Andrew's church Dinner-6 p.m. at Canterbury House Canterbury House & St. Andrew's (corner of Division and Catherine Street) Call 665-0606 * FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AND AMERICAN BAPTIST CAMPUS CENTER Huron Street (between State & Division) Worship-9-55 a.m. Bible Study Groups-12:20 a.m. WEDNESDAYS: Student Fellowship Supper and Bible Study-5:30 p.m. For information, call 663-9376 Larry Greenfield, Minister FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1432 Washtenaw Ave. (Between Hill & South University) SUNDAYS: Worship-9:30 & 11 a.m. Campus Faith Exploration Discussion, Bagels & coffee served-9:30 a.m. THURSDAYS: Campus Worship & Dinner-5:30 p.m. For information, call 662-4466 Amy Morrison, Campus Pastor LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY LORD OF LIGHT LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA 801 South Forest (at Hill Street), 668-7622 SUNDAY: Worship-10 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study-6 p.m. Evening Prayer-7 p.m. ST. MARY'S STUDENT PARISH (A Roman Catholic Parish at U-M) 331 Thompson Street SAT.: Weekend Liturgies-5 p.m., and SUN.:-8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 noon, 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. EL; Confessions-45 p.m. UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHAPEL-LCMS 1511 Washtenaw " 663-5560 SATURDAY: Evening Worship-6:30 p.m. SELL YOUR BOOKS TO THE MICHIGAN UNION BOOKSTORE AND GET CA$H PLU$ CA$H PLUS THE BEST PRICES IN TOWN CA$H PLU$ ENTRY IN A DRAWING GRAND PRIZE: WINTER 92 TEXTBOOKS 1ST PRIZE: $50 FREE MICHIGAN CLOTHING 2ND PRIZE: $25 FREE MICHIGAN CLOTHING PLU$ DAILY PRIZES!!! CA$H PL U$ OR CREDIT TO YOUR ENTREE PLUS ACCOUNT! CA$H PL U$ The study also states that Japan- has donated substantial funds td five think-tanks in Washington that: determine potential U.S.-Japanese policies. The extent of the Japanese in- vestment in the United States has not been disclosed because no public records exist. The government re- quired investment to be reported to the Department of Education from 1986 until the law mandating such disclosure expired in 1989. Charles Lewis, executive direc+4 tor of the Center for Public In- tegrity, said he is baffled by the cur- tailing of legislation requiring doc:: umentation of foreign investment. He said the study has a two-fold,' significance - it asks whether the, United States should subsidize other countries with its research and; development financed by taxpayers,, and states that there must be public disclosure of foreign investment. been," he said. First-year pharmacy student Scott McCreadie said, "To me per-: sonally it does not mean a whop f lot. It was a long time ago. I wasn 't, even here. It's almost like any other: event in history." ganiBaiIg Monday through Friday during the fall and winter ampus subscription rate for fallNinter91-92 is $30; $149 - prorated at Nov. 1, 1991, to $105. Fall d at Nov.1 to $46. Subscriptions must be prepaid. 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