Fees will increase, services to follow
During tough financial times, students will have to prepare themselves for another increased expense.The UNF Board of Trustees approved a $1.33 per-credit-hour student fee increase for the 2009-2010 academic year after a two-month series of meetings that began in October.
Delaney promises to extend Library hours
President John Delaney promised to fund additional Library opening hours as a response to Student Government’s efforts to extend the Library’s availability – a promise made in the fall campaign of the Red Party.
The Library will now be opened Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. and
on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 a.m.
Fridays and Saturdays remain unchanged.
After receiving the funding, the Library’s new schedule will start Jan. 20 and will create an additional 12 hours each week.
Meet the new sheriff in town
After almost nine years as UNF police chief, Mark Foxworth stepped down from his post to become a street cop for the Fernandina Beach Police Department. Assistant Chief John Dean took Foxworth’s place Dec. 13 as the new police chief of UPD. The Spinnaker sat down with him to discuss his past experience, his new role on campus and his plans for the future of UPD.
Book claims cell phones aid learning
Cell phones have become unwelcome in most schools because of fears about cheating, distractions and the reality that some students have used them to take and spread inappropriate pictures.
But a new book written by an educator argues cell phones also are educational.
Cell phones can be a handy way for teachers to supplement their lessons, said Liz Kolb, an adjunct professor at Madonna University.
But before she can convince students, she has to get through to teachers.
A view from the inside
Student Health Services is evolving into what Director of Health Administration Doreen Perez called “a one-stop shop for the students.”
The medical center is now able to evolve further as it is the recipient of a brand new digital X-ray machine, Perez said.
Distinguished UNF alumnus Dr. Syam Paryani, a Jacksonville radiation oncologist, made the addition possible through various contributions to the Brooks College of Health.
The News Around
Crist discusses plans for state budget deficit, Democrat politicians embroiled in scandal, Isreali troops push into Gaza, only one soldier dead
News in Brief – Jan. 7
Meeting scheduled for those interested in running for SG, Nominations for the 2008-2009 UNF Faculty Awards for Distinguished Professor,
Editorial: UNF shines in rainy financial season
UNF administrators did a very smart thing a few years ago. They began planning and putting money away for a rainy day.
And with the state, local and national economy facing a downturn and learning institutions across Florida being hampered by budget cuts, that rainy day has now come.
But while other state institutions are scrambling to avoid drastic measures, UNF only has to tap into its reserve funds.
The result: UNF accomplished a feat many other state universities could not – improving the learning level by bettering the campus community.
Our Two Sense
Mike Tomassoni
Art Director
John Weidner
Assistant Sports Editor
Rachel Elsea
Copy Editor
James Cannon II
Assistant News Editor
With more budget cuts targeted to affect Florida universities next year, what should UNF eliminate from its budget?
UNF should eliminate student positions with Parking Services. I see new faces handing out yellow envelopes all the time. There only needs to be one, if any, [...]
Commentary: Free-market economics benefit students, staff
In times of economic downturns and the complete removal of free-market principles from macro-economics, an instance of resourceful capitalism is a refreshing sight, especially since this solution came from a government worker.
Tom Farber, a San Diego high school teacher, was recently faced with a serious budget crisis: his copy budget for tests and quizzes was cut by one-third. He estimated his expenses for the school year at more than $500 while his budget was reduced to a little less than $300.
Rather than complain about a lack of educational funding while either paying for copies out of pocket – which isn’t a possibility for some educators considering their paltry salary – or simply omitting the exams – to the detriment of the students – he decided to sell advertising space on his copies.
Fees will increase, services to follow
During tough financial times, students will have to prepare themselves for another increased expense.The UNF Board of Trustees approved a $1.33 per-credit-hour student fee increase for the 2009-2010 academic year after a two-month series of meetings that began in October.
Delaney promises to extend Library hours
President John Delaney promised to fund additional Library opening hours as a response to Student Government’s efforts to extend the Library’s availability – a promise made in the fall campaign of the Red Party.
The Library will now be opened Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. and
on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 a.m.
Fridays and Saturdays remain unchanged.
After receiving the funding, the Library’s new schedule will start Jan. 20 and will create an additional 12 hours each week.
Meet the new sheriff in town
After almost nine years as UNF police chief, Mark Foxworth stepped down from his post to become a street cop for the Fernandina Beach Police Department. Assistant Chief John Dean took Foxworth’s place Dec. 13 as the new police chief of UPD. The Spinnaker sat down with him to discuss his past experience, his new role on campus and his plans for the future of UPD.
Book claims cell phones aid learning
Cell phones have become unwelcome in most schools because of fears about cheating, distractions and the reality that some students have used them to take and spread inappropriate pictures.
But a new book written by an educator argues cell phones also are educational.
Cell phones can be a handy way for teachers to supplement their lessons, said Liz Kolb, an adjunct professor at Madonna University.
But before she can convince students, she has to get through to teachers.
A view from the inside
Student Health Services is evolving into what Director of Health Administration Doreen Perez called “a one-stop shop for the students.”
The medical center is now able to evolve further as it is the recipient of a brand new digital X-ray machine, Perez said.
Distinguished UNF alumnus Dr. Syam Paryani, a Jacksonville radiation oncologist, made the addition possible through various contributions to the Brooks College of Health.
The News Around
Crist discusses plans for state budget deficit, Democrat politicians embroiled in scandal, Isreali troops push into Gaza, only one soldier dead
News in Brief – Jan. 7
Meeting scheduled for those interested in running for SG, Nominations for the 2008-2009 UNF Faculty Awards for Distinguished Professor,
Editorial: UNF shines in rainy financial season
UNF administrators did a very smart thing a few years ago. They began planning and putting money away for a rainy day.
And with the state, local and national economy facing a downturn and learning institutions across Florida being hampered by budget cuts, that rainy day has now come.
But while other state institutions are scrambling to avoid drastic measures, UNF only has to tap into its reserve funds.
The result: UNF accomplished a feat many other state universities could not – improving the learning level by bettering the campus community.
Our Two Sense
Mike Tomassoni
Art Director
John Weidner
Assistant Sports Editor
Rachel Elsea
Copy Editor
James Cannon II
Assistant News Editor
With more budget cuts targeted to affect Florida universities next year, what should UNF eliminate from its budget?
UNF should eliminate student positions with Parking Services. I see new faces handing out yellow envelopes all the time. There only needs to be one, if any, [...]
Commentary: Free-market economics benefit students, staff
In times of economic downturns and the complete removal of free-market principles from macro-economics, an instance of resourceful capitalism is a refreshing sight, especially since this solution came from a government worker.
Tom Farber, a San Diego high school teacher, was recently faced with a serious budget crisis: his copy budget for tests and quizzes was cut by one-third. He estimated his expenses for the school year at more than $500 while his budget was reduced to a little less than $300.
Rather than complain about a lack of educational funding while either paying for copies out of pocket – which isn’t a possibility for some educators considering their paltry salary – or simply omitting the exams – to the detriment of the students – he decided to sell advertising space on his copies.