DO N? MAIZE BLAZE Reports indicate that Trey Burke will A look at the dense history of avMichiganfrtheADraft Ann Arbor's Hash Bash culture. PAGE 6A INSIDE () EI \t LI X\L IN '\ \IS I 1)1frIL 1 Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, April 5, 2012 michigandaily.com UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION KICK IT 'U' expenses impacted by compliance Officials expect to spend an additional $1 million By PETER SHAHIN Daily StaffReporter Various federal regulations covering topics ranging from privacy of academic records to safety procedures for medical experiments and faculty train- ing, will continue to increase University expenses in the next year as additional regulations are introduced. According to Martha Pol- lack,theUniversityviceprovost for academic and budgetary affairs, the University expects to spend between $750,000 and $1 million more on compli- ance than last year due to new regulations from the National Institutes of Health and other government agencies in the next fiscal year. The increase is just the latest in a yearly cycle of spending more to meet new compliance standards. According to a rough estimate provided by the University, the University cur- rently spends between $22 mil- lion and $24 million annually on compliance issues - a figure that does not include athlet- ics or the University of Michi- gan Health System, which are funded separately. "No one ever wants to spend money on compliance," Pollack said. "It's not an area where you have to push us to be efficient. We will naturally be as efficient as we possibly can be." Pollack said other new com- pliance costa, such as augment- ed infection control systems in the Health Services Building, were accreditation compliance costs rather than research- related costs. In a March 22 interview, University Provost Philip Hanlon said the new disclo- sure requirement from NIH would require the University to assemble an "elaborate" elec- tronic database tracking con- flicts of interest at a recurring cost of $700,000 annually. He also cited new mandatory eth- icstrainingfor researchers who work with human subjects as an additional compliance cost. "We do north of a half-billion dollars in research for NIH, and this is a very big deal," Pol- lack said. "They've changed the reporting requirements, See COMPLIANCE, Page 5A LSA sophomore Hillary Bedeian practice self defense techniques in the Central Campus Recreation Building as part of a self-defense workshop yesterday. STUDENT H EALTH 'U' offers mental health aid If needed, students are encouraged to utilize campus programs By ADAM RUBENFIRE Daily Staff Reporter In light of the recent off-cam- pus deaths of two University stu- dents, and as finals season fast approaches, mental health pro- fessionals from across campus, in interviews with The Michigan Daily, urged students who are struggling to utilize the variety of services offered to students with psychological difficulties. One of the most visible men- tal health resources on campus is Counseling and Psychological Services. CAPS provides a wide array of services to students seek- ing help with psychological and behavioral issues. In addition to CAPS, the University also offers immediate guidance to students at the University Health Service and at the University Hospital through its University of Michi- gan Health System Psychiatric Emergency Service program. CAPS AIDS WITH PREVENTATIVE AND PROACTIVE SERVICES CAPS Director Todd Sevig, the campus lead for student men- tal health, emphasized the role of CAPS in identifying mental health problems in students, fac- ulty and staff. "We know, the sooner you catch things and the earlier you intervene, you have a better outcome," Sevig said. "So with mental health care, what we're talking about is the whole host of wellness services, of online quick things that you can look at ... and we know that that prevents things from getting worse." Sevig chairs the University's Mental Health Workgroup - a group of medical professionals, See MENTAL HEALTH, Page 5A CAMPUS EVENTS Event aims to make positive change Mt dents found ard o scree the D an in um at Th welin cation throu a ser shops Th put oi a nat tion to cr throu tion. at the Vegas now II re event sity H throu Pepsi grant event comm Take Back the "The goal has evolved in the years since it's inception in 2006 Campus hosts and has taken a bigger scope," Kohen said. "What we want is to movie night create momentum for a positive change movement." By JOSH QIAN Kohen said the event is based Daily Staff Reporter on the theory that if an individu- al feels well mentally and physi- ore than 450 University stu- cally, they have the ability to go and Ann Arbor residents out and prompt positive change. a way to get their wiz- "We have taken research in n last night by attending a positive psychology, including ning of "Harry Potter and the concept of mindfulness, to eathly Hallows" along with create interactions and hopefully teractive wellness continu- take people on a continuum to the Michigan Theater. help them find something they e event strived to encourage are personally passionate about," ess and healthy communi- Kohen said. n in everyday interactions Kohen said the event will not igh an inclusive concert and only bring people together, but ies of ten reflective work- also help them to start think- called Epitome. ing about how they can dedicate is fourth-annual event was more of their time to doingthings n by Take Back the Campus, they feel passionately about. ional non-profit organiza- "The purpose of the event is that encourages students to have people get in touch with eate change for the better their well-being through reflect- igh increased communica- ing," Kohen said. "We want to TBTC was started in 2006 give people a break to think University of Nevada, Las about where they are currently s campus by Scott Kohen, in their lives and help them move the hall director of Baits in the right direction with their sidence hall. This year's journey." was sponsored by Univer- Kohen added that they chose lousing and funded mainly to screen Harry Potter and the igh a $10,000 grant from tteathly Hallows at the event 's Refresh Project. The because Harry was able to was given based on the change his adverse prophecy. 's potential impact on the "You can change ryour fate. nunity. See CHANGE, Page 3A ACADEMIC TESTING Students await MCAT alterations Upcoming changes to test will take effect in 2015 By JOSH QIAN Daily StaffReporter Members of the Univer- sity's medical community have expressed mixed emotions on pending changes to the Medi- cal College Admission Test, which will be implemented in an attempt to help medical schools select more well-rounded candi- dates who excel beyond the sci- ences. The MCAT is a standardized, multiple-choice examination administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges and required for admission by most medical schools in the Unit- ed States. The test is currently composed of four sections: physi- cal sciences, verbal reasoning, writing sample and biological sciences. However, in February, the AAMC approved three major changes to the exam, which will go into effect in January 2015. According to the preview guide for MCAT2015 published by the AAMC, the natural sci- ences sections have been revised to reflect recent changes in medi- cal education. In addition, two See MCAT, Page 3A American Culture lecturer Bruce Conforth receives the Golden Apple Award at tackham Auditorium yesterday. Confortli receives Golden Apple award American Culture lecturer praises fulfilled living By MOLLY BLOCK Daily StaffReporter In honor of winning the 22nd annual Golden Apple Award, American Culture lec- turer Bruce Conforth delivered his ideal last lecture, "Heed- ing the Call," to an audience of about 200 students, faculty and community members in Rackham Auditorium, utiliz- ing his multitude of popular culture references and person- al anecdotes. Conforth, who was among about 100 nominees, was pre- sented the Golden Apple for his exceptional dedication to teaching. He said receiving the award was the most mem- orable moment in his entire career, which includes serving as the director of curatorial and educational affairs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland. On March 14, the Students Honoring Outstanding Teach- ing, a University of Michigan Hillel student committee, presented Conforth with the Golden Apple Award - the only student-bestowed award for teaching at the University. See CONFORTH, Page 3A WHI 56 GOT A NEWS TIP? NEW ON MICHIGANDAILY.COM C L E3 Call 734-411-4115 or e-mail #michlinks TOMORROW L: news@michigandaily.com and let us know. MICHIGANDAILY.COM/BLOGS/THE WIRE INDEX Vol. CXXII, No.122 ®212 The Michigan Daily michigondaily.com N EW S ......................... 2A SPO RTS ......................6A AP NEW S .................3A CLASSIFIEDS..............6A OPINION - ............. ...4A TH E B-SIDE..........1......1B