When one show spawns the ~ Beilein says his tearn, once considered next, the audience is leftN T n t s dumber, but entertained. forgo a ss s if.it.risses the NIT. PAGE5 PAGE 8 ~Iie lidigan 0at~ Ann Arbor, Michigan MICHIGAN STUDENT ASSEMBLY MSA boosts funding for student orgs this semester Tuesday, March 9, 2010 michigandaily.com Campus group leaders say funding process should still be more accessible By ELYANA TWIGGS Daily StaffReporter The Michigan Student Assem- bly allocated more money than ever to its main funding committee designated to give money to stu- dent groups this semester, increas- ing the funds by about 30% over last semester. Officials point to a new initiative to increase the fis- cal responsibility of the assembly as the cause of the funding boost. MSA Treasurer Vishal Bajaj said that about $225,000 will be given to student organizations this semester. A large portion of that money comes from MSA's Budget Pri- orities Committee, to which MSA gave more than $175,000 this year -$75,000 more than the Compiled Code, MSA's governing rulebook, mandates for the budget for stu- dent organizations., This budget includes student organizations, MSA payroll, Airbus revenue, the up keep of MSA Chambers, and allocations to MSA sponsorships. Passed in a unanimous reso- lution last month, the BPC allo- cated its funds to about 37 percent of the 110 student organizations that applied for money. Twenty- nine organizations appealed their requests for funding, which is more than any other semester in MSA's history. These organiza- tions received some funding origi- nally but appealed the amount, asking for more money. The BPC of the assembly gives more money to student organi- zations than any other group on campus. MSA also gives money to student groups through its Com- munity Service Committee and various committees and commis- sions. Through an application and appeals process, student organiza- tions can applyfor fundingthrough MSA. During this year's first cycle, the BPC found that more money was distributed directly to student organizations on campus than in past years. The Compiled Code-designates what percentage of MA's bud- get should be spent on internal processes like payroll, and in pre- vious years MSA had been exceed- ing those percentages, Bajaj said. By bringing those numbers back down to the required level, more money was available for students. "It feels good to know that See MSA, Page 7A Outgoing Athletic Director Bill Martin (left) and incoming Athletic Director David Brandon talk at SACUA yesterday. The two talked to the faculty governing body about the current financial state of the Athletic Department, the academic experience of a student-athletes and the state of the University's recreational and exercise facilities. Martin Brandon talk' athletics beforfaut Former and current ADs discuss finances and academics By ANNIE GORDON THOMAS Daily StaffReporter As part of his first day on the job, Athletic Director David Bran- don spoke before the University's top faculty governing body yester- day with his predecessor, former Athletic Director Bill Martin. At the meeting of the Senate Advisory Committee on Univer- sity Affairs, Martin and Brandon discussed topics like the Athletic Department's financial situation, changes in the academic area of the student-athlete experience and University facilities used for recreational and exercise pur- poses. The two also discussed the pos- sibility of expanding the Big Ten Conference - a hot topic in col- lege sports circles of late. Martin began the talk by highlighting the strong financial state of the Athletic Department, which he said is in a drastically different place than where it was when he began his tenure at the University a decade ago. "We are in strong long-term financial shape," Martin told SACUA members. Martin added that the Athletic Department may feel some of the effects of the economic down- turn in the future, but that even with the recession, the Athletic Department is still in stable finan- cial condition. Martinalso discussedimprove- ments in graduation rates of student-athletes during his time as Athletic Director. He said the graduation rates of both students See SACUA, Page 7A At campus event, public health activists discuss TB prevention Speakers offer / J Officials laud proposed boost in funding for the Peace Corps differing views on treating TB, HIV By SUZANNE JACOBS Daily StaffReporter Carol Nyirenda, a Zambian community health activist, and Vernard Green, a senior public health advisor for the Centers for Disease Control, came to the Uni- versity yesterday to give several talks on the importance and chal- lenges of controlling tuberculosis. Both speakers have extensive experience with TB diagnoses and treatment through their work with public health organizations. But the two speakers used their dif- ferent backgrounds to provide two distinct perspectives on the issue at the event, which was co-spon- sored hy World AtDS week and RESULTS - a grassroots citizens' lobby aimed at ending poverty. Nyirenda said she has been infected with both TB and HIV. She said it took doctors over six months to diagnose her with TB, after which she endured eight months of treatment. During those six months, Nyirenda said, she was a risk to her son and daughter, the latter of whom she shared a bed with. Since her experience, she has advocated extensively to the Unit- ed Nations and pharmaceutical companies for effective diagnosis and treatment programs for both If budget passes, money will increase recruitment, sites, group reps say By BETHANY BIRON Daily StaffReporter President Barack Obama's budget plan for the 2011 fiscal year released last month includes a request for a $446.15 million budget for the Peace Corps - an increase of about 10 percent over this current fiscal year that officials say will greatly benefit the Peace Corps program both nationally and here at the Univer- sity. If Congress approves the bud- get increase, it will be used to expand the amount of volunteers currently serving in the Peace Corps, the number of countries accepting volunteers and the overall quality of the program, according to program officials. Josh Field, press director for the Peace Corps, said the pro- gram's focus for 2010 is expand- ing the number of volunteers in current posts as well as increas- ing the number of host countries. He added that the organization is trying to establish a third-year extension program for volunteers interested in serving longer than the two-year requirement. Field said that if the budget passes, the increased funding will allow for more volunteer recruit- ment. In addition to bringing in more volunteers, Field said Peace Corps officials are looking to enhance the quality of volunteers. "It will affect our recruitment just based on the fact that we are looking for quality volunteers with positive experiencetogo into these countries," Field said. "And See PEACE CORPS, Page 7A U N k'V ER SI ION Dean Pollack tapped for Carol Nyirenda, a Zambian public health activist, and Vernard Green, a senior public health advisor for the Centers for Disease Control, spoke yesterday about TB prevention. diseases. In addition, Nyirenda is a com- munity representative on the Stop TB Partnership's New Diagno- sis Working Group and is a board member of UNITAID - an organi- zation that represents people liv- ing with TB, HIV and malaria. Through the Community Initia- tive for Tuberculosis and Malaria, Nyirenda is also involved in policy analysis for TB-related legisla- tion, support group formation for TB patients, treatment adherence training and community outreach. At the event, Nyirenda empha- sized the importance of public See PUBLIC HEALTH, Page 7A On July 1, School of Information dean will start new job By JOSEPH LICHTERMAN Daily StaffReporter Martha Pollack, dean of the School of Information, was named the vice provost for aca- demic and budgetary affairs last week, replacing Philip Hanlon who is will become the Univer- sity's next provost in July. Pollackis appointment is set to begin July 1, pending approval by the University's Board of Regents. Pollack will succeed Hanlon who was named the next Uni- versity provost in January after current provost Teresa Sullivan announced she willibe leaving her post to become the president of the University of Virginia. Hanlon announced Pollack as the new vice provost for academic and budgetary affairs on Wednes- day, according to the University Record. In an interview following the announcement, Pollack said vice provost this opportunity.to take the new job came about fairly quickly. "(Hanlon) came in and talked to me about it and we had a num- ber of meetings," she said. "I talk- ed to a number of advisors and I thought over what to do and final- ly decided to take the position." Pollack added that she was "stunned" when Hanlon first approached her about taking the position. "I had never imagined that this was coming," she said. "I am enormously excited about the See POLLACK, Page 7A WEATHER HI: 53 TOMORROW L 041 GOT A NEWS TIP? Call 734-763-2459 or e-mail news@michigandaily.com and let us know. NEW ON MICHIGANDAILY.COM Local favorite Zingerman's looks to expand. MICHIGANDAILY.COM/BLOGS/THE WIRE IN D EX N EW S ................................... 2 A RT S .................................... 5 Vol. CXX, No.105 SUDO K3U ........................ 3 CLASSIFIEDS.................. ...6 Q010 The Michigan Daily OPINIO 4 SPORTS. .... michigandaily~com