The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, March 18, 1992 - Page 3 Summer programs offer students job, research experience 'U' parking lowers costs, provides more student spaces ,. _ , , .; . , a .r f r by Pari Berk Students interested in preparing for graduate school or getting in- depth instruction and experience from University professors can spend a summer exploring opportu- nities in one of three summer-long programs. The Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP), run by the University's Graduate Office of Minority Affairs, offers students a $2,500 stipend for eight weeks of summer research. The students learn by working closely with a "mentor" - a professor in the students' re- search area. "The program helped to prepare me for graduate school because it 'The students gathered data through telephone interviews, transcribed the data onto computers, analyzed the data, and wrote summaries and conclusions.' - Prof. J. Gary Knowles gave me a taste of what I will be studying," said School of Natural Resources senior Kofi Boone of SROP. "It also enhanced my resume." SROP Director Marilyn Gordon said a program candidate must have completed their first year at any uni- versity across the country, must be returning to school as an undergrad- uate in the fall, and must be a "reasonable" candidate for graduate school. Gordon said the students are se- lected in a highly competitive pro- cess by a team of faculty and admin- istrators. Applications must include a statement explaining the reasons the student is attracted to the pro- gram, the student's academic tran- script and a research proposal. Students from across the nation participate in the SROP. "One-third of the students chosen are from other campuses around the country," Gordon said. The program - which may be done in any area of study - is ad- vantageous to both the student and the mentoring professor, said Communications Prof. Marion Marzolf. She said the program's main advantage for her was interper- sonal relations with the student. Professor J. Gary Knowles, a professor of education, said that he originally became involved in the program because he was behind in his research. "The two students I worked with tapped into my research by helping me on a project in which home schooling was explored," he said. "The students gathered data through telephone interviews, transcribed the data onto computers, analyzed the data, and wrote summaries and con- clusions." The Institute for Social Research (ISR) also administers grants to two summer programs - the Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques and the Summer Program in Quantitative Analysis, sponsored respectively by ISR's Survey Research Center (SRC) and the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR). Undergraduate or graduate stu- dents may elect six credit hours over an eight-week period. The grant covers the tuition, plus a $900 per month stipend. Although selection process is similar to SROP, the ICPSR and SRC do not involve re- search or working with a mentor. Henry Heitowit, ICPSR educa- tional resources director, said that the program is not limited to minor- ity students, but actively seeks them for research. "Our aim is to encourage minor- ity students to become more familiar with survey and quantitative meth- ods. In addition, the program helps improve dissertations and enhances resumes," he said. r j t I t 7 p 4 t i 4 i 1 by Joseph Smith St. Patrick's Day Above: About 1,000 members of the Irish Gay and Lesbian Organization, barred from marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, stage their own march up New York's Fifth Avenue yesterday. Below: Engineering senior Tom Farrell and LSA first-year student Rick Chambers celebrate St. Patrick's Day at O'Sullivan's yesterday. Changes in the way the University assigns parking privileges may make this the last year many students have to put up with insufficient parking space and un- fair fees, say parking service coordinators. University Parking Services (UPS) is making changes to better accommodate the needs of staff and student drivers, said UPS coordinator Betty DeWolf. "We're reaching out to the different mix of students that we have." UPS representatives said the University will be lowering prices for student parking spaces next year to $123 for a 10-month permit to park in one of six avail- able lots. This year, students paid $244 for a 12-month permit to park in one of three available lots. The student lottery will also be offering 100 more spaces than last year - a total of 600 spots. Last year, many students said they were not able to park cars on campus because of the limited number of spaces. "A lot of students didn't know if they should even bring their car and risk not getting a parking spot," DeWolf said. In addition to the changes in cost and space, the lot- tery will now be held in April so students can determine early if they will have a parking space. UPS will send parking notification and permits by mail this year. The application deadline is April 3,, 1992. UPS also offers some free parking for students with disabilities. Disabled students can obtain a permit for a University handicapped space by showing UPS a valid' handicapped permit from any state. These students will then be asked to use their state permit along with the University permit they will be is-, sued. All parking fees will be paid by the University. Students interested in using the commuter lots need to go to UPS, verify that they are students, and place a commuter parking sticker on their car. Besides the commuter lots which will be serviced by University buses, there will also be lots that will be ser- viced by Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) buses in the fall. i 1 i I i i i i i . y - i { t 1 4 1 M d t i t 1 i __x I English grant to help Detroit. high schools by Guillermo Pinczuk The University English Department has received a $22,000 grant from the Ponting Foundation to improve students' writing skills in Detroit public high schools. Prof. Barbra Morris, project leader and a lecturer for the English Composition Board (ECB) and Residential College, said "The pur- pose of the grant is to support teacher leadership in the educational development in the teaching of writ- ing in the Detroit public schools." Morris said teachers from more than 11 schools will send proposals designed to enrich students' writing skills. Beaubien Middle School's proposal enables students to design plans with local businesses to im- prove the community, she said. Morris said there is a personal and academic dimension to the pro- ject. She added that while everyone is aware of neighborhood crime and drug problems, few recognize lack of student motivation as an addi- tional problem. "We tend to underestimate the importance of motivation and of stu- dents picturing themselves complet- ing high school and college," she said. Morris said these students are constantly reminded of the negative aspects of their school and community. "You have to imagine yourself succeeding before you actually suc- ceed. (Students) may not have the same level of encouragement that a student in Ann Arbor might have," she said. "The University could pro- vide a sense of expectation and en- couragement to these students." ': The grant was awarded to the dO- . partment based on the enormous success of a 1984 project headed by Morris for the MacKenzie High School and was designed to enhance high school students' writing and critical thinking skills. Morris emphasized the University's role in the project. "Collaborating across all levels' of the school system demonstrates the possibilities for cooperative., planning in education." " 0 THE LIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today Meetings Ann Arbor Coalition to Unleash Power, Michigan Union, Crofoot Rm, 7:30 p.m. Hindu Students Council, weekly mtg, Bhagavad Gita- Chapter 5, learn Hindi,B 115MLB, 8p.m. Korean Students Association, weekly mtg, Michigan Union, 2203j Rm, 5 p.m. "International Observer Magazine" General Meeting 8:00 p.m. Michigan Union Latin American Solidarity Committee, weekly mtg, Michigan Rm, Michigan Union, Rm, 8 p.m. Kaleidoscope Meeting, Undergraduate Art. History Club, 4:15 p.m. Basement of Tapppan Rainforest Action Movement, weekly mtg, 1046 Dana (School of Natural Resources), 7 p.m. Students Concerned About Animal Rights, weekly mtg, Dominick's, 7 p.m. American Advertising Federation (AAF) 3040 Frieze Bldg. 6:00 p.m. U of M Shorin-Ryu UM Snowboard Club, mass meeting, Wolverine Room, 7:30 p.m. Public Relations Student Society, 2050 Frieze, 5:00 p.m. Anthropolgy Carrer Night, Executive Committee Conference Rm, 7 p.m. Karate-Do Club, weekly meeting, CCRB Martial Arts rm, 8-9 p.m. Speakers "The Politics of Transititon in Provincial Russia," CSST seminar, 4051 LS&A, 4-6 p..m. "The trends in Eastern Europe and their implications for the European Community (EEC)," J. Lenczowski, Michigan League--Hussey Rm, 6:00 p..m "The U.N. Conference on Environment & Development, Environmental Inequity, and Local Activism," 1520 Dana Bldg. 12:00-1: 30 Program in Genetics--Seminary, Hemophila A and a Human Transposable Element, N Lee Hall, Conference on Sexuality discussion, 3100 Michigan Union, 7 p.m. "Binary Star Formation," 807 Dennison, 4 p.m. "Czech and Slovak: Two languages, Two nations," Dr. Zdenek Hilavsa, Lane Hall Commons, 12:00 noon Furthermore CP&P Presentation, Emplyer Presentation, PIRG, 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; The Medical School Application Process, CP&P Program Rm, 4:10 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Safewalk, night-time safety walking service. Sun-Thurs 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Fri-Sat, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Stop by 102 UGLi or call 936-1000. Also, extended hours: Sun-Thurs 1:30-3 a.m. Stop by Angell Hall Computing Center or call 763-4246. Northwalk, North Campus nighttime team walking service. Sun-Thur 8 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Fri-Sat 8:00 p.m.- 11:30 p.m. Stop by 2333 Bursley or call 763- WALK. Discusssion of Objectivism: The Philospohy of Ayn Rand, Chapter 4, 2212 MLB 8:00 p.m. Undergraduate Psychology Peer Advising, Undergraduate Psychology Office, K-108 West Quad, 9:00 a.m.- 4: 00 p.m. ECB Writing Tutors, Angell/Mason Hall Computing Center, 7-11 p.m. U-M Taekwondo Club, Monday workout. CCRB Martial Arts Rm 2275, 6:30-8 p.m. Beginners welcome. Discussion of Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand, U M Students of Objectivism 2212 MLB 8 p.m. Native American Film Series, Do Indias Shave? (Houma; In our Language (Cheyenne); Sharp Rocks (Cheyenne), Navajo Talking Picture, (Navajo), Nat Sci Aud, 7:00 Music, 7:30 Films Grief Recovery Workshop, five-part series, Hospice of Washtenaw. East Quad/RC Social Group for Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals, weekly mtg, 9 p.m. U of M Ninjitsu Club, practice, I-M Bldg, wrestling rm, 7-8:30 p.m Husband's blows land wife in 'U' Hospital A domestic dispute led to vio- lence Sunday evening at 9:45 p.m. Police reports say that a husband and wife became embroiled in an argument which led the husband to strike his wife's head eight times with a claw hammer. The woman was taken to the University Hospital for treatment of the wounds she recieved during the at- tempted murder. DPS responses lead to warrant arrests University Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers collected two outstanding warrants issued by other agencies Sunday when they responded to separate incidents. A trespass incident in East Quad residence hall led to an arrest of two men unaffiliated with the University. DPS received a call at 6:02 p.m. reporting the men drink- ing alcohol in a study lounge. While the men were read the trespass code, a computer check re- vealed that one of them had an out- standing warrant for contempt of court issued by another agency. The man was taken into custody and turned over to the agency from which the charge originated. The second incident took place at the University Hospital at 10:11 p.m. when DPS was advised that a man in the hospital was wearing a stolen jacket. While officers were investigat- ing the complaint, a warrant search revealed a valid warrant for con- tempt of court by another agency. The man was arrested, processed, and turned over to the other agency. Bike shop burglarized The Student Bike shop, located at 607 South Forest St., was robbed of $900 Thursday. An investigation led to the discovery of two winter coats on the roof of the store. According to police reports, the thieves used a vent on the roof to enter the building. In a pocket of one of the coats, police found papers which tied the crime to an ex-employee of the shop. Police reports say that their suspect is a homeless man who is also wanted in connection with other attempts to burglarize the Student Bike Shop. Parking meters on North Campus robbed Double coin parking meters in two parking lots on North Campus were broken into Friday, according to DPS reports. At 10:14 a.m. a staff member re- ported the burglary of seven meters, which had apparently been pried open, in parking lot NC-26. Later in the night at 12:03 a.m., officers discovered one meter bro- ken into in parking lot NC-16 and BEAT another that someone had attempted to open. In both instances, police said they could not determine the amount of money stolen from the meters. No suspects are known and investigations are continuing. 3 cases of dorm destruction reported Three cases of malicious de- struction of property was reported in University residence halls this week, according to DPS reports. DPS reported Saturday that un- known people emptied a fire extin- guisher in the 4500 corridor of Couzens Hall at approximately 11:40 a.m. The estimated clean-up cost was $25. Also in Couzens Hall, a staff member reported Sunday that someone had broken out an exterior window located in a stairwell. No suspects are known and damages valued $50. Police responded to a call at 11:36 p.m. Sunday reporting sounds of breaking glass on a third-floor Elliot stairwell in Mary Markley. Police discovered that three men al- legedly threw the metal frame of a bed though a window. Cab driver almost, victim of mugging A taxi cab driver was almost a victim of armed robbery Friday. While en route to South Maple St., the cabby's passenger claimed that he had a 35mm pistol. "I'm going to rob you," the man said. However, he failedn to follow through with his threat. According to police reports, the man fled from the taxicab before he could get any money. The man was apprehended when Ann Arbor po- lice officers spotted him fleeing on South Maple St. Cop car hit by daredevil During a routine check of Arbor Land Mall last Monday, the car that two police officers were driving, was struck head-on by a Chevy Beretta. The Beretta's driver was driving in the Arbor Land parking lot when the incident occurred, ac- cording to police reports. - He was issued a ticket for reck- less driving. The police officers sustained minor injuries. -by Ben Deci and Lauren Dermer Daily Crime Reporters a ,. .: .e - I The Fifth Annaul Jack L. Walker I The Michigan Daily 0 Ve ye got it all NEWS SPORTS * ARTS * PHOTO * OPINION .:v l TA ..IrA CuTJ (.'r1T T Uf' ? :qip . The Fifth Annaul Jack L. Walker Memorial Conference THE POLITICS (OR UN-POLITICS) OF THE UNDERCLASS AND UNEMPLOYED