UTC Press, 1986-11-24

              PR IRS O.JD Uo ii I naa rrrs itacssa s ai ixa C3 ca Monday, November 24, 1986 Utah Technical College Provo'Orcni, Box 1609, Provo, Utah 84603 Volume 15 Number 8 New Miss UTC Chosen to Reign For 1987 PKf -"k , , 1 j . iir-m'M witty';-!-.'. T-i-f? v - -.'4,. f - - .: iri ' t t h If' ' ; a ; I t , ?; h t-; or bv Paul Vazaldua The extravaganza was an affair that none will soon forget. After all the glitter and pageantry was over, Tamalin Miner from Provo was the new Miss UTC, replacing Annette Taylor, the 1986 Miss UTC. Jennifer Johnnson, Orem, was crowned first attendant and Amy Davis from Spanish Fork was named second attendant. Tamalin Miner is an18-year-old graduate of Timpview High School. She plans to complete her education in Early Childhood Development and Music. Tamalin presented a vocal medley from the '40s. She saici she. is excited to work with Ann Richardson and everyone in student government. Tamalin will represent UTC in the Miss Utah Pageant, where she will present a vocal solo. . ! , ' V . : v ' y ( t ' - , : -V - y . ' -. ' . - , i f Dick Van Zomeren, chief of UTC Police and assistant vice president, forum. Education Reform on ALERT bv James T. Rohp.rts In December of 1985, Governor Norm Bangerter announced ALERT, anacross-the-board reform package directed at all state owned educational institutions. On September 26, 1986, the Governor's Office released a more explicit outline of the proposed reforms. Although most of the reforms apply mainly to the lower levels of education, the state's colleges and universities are also subject to certain levies. Most of the reforms deal with the consolidation of programs and more efficient distribution and use of funds. Also included in the package is a call for budget cuts and tax increases. Among the proposed cuts to The new Miss UTC is a niece of Vincc Miner and Patty Miner. Both are instructors here at UTC. Patty Miner worked as a consultant to this year's Miss UTC Pageant. She was Mrs. Utah 1984. Jennifer Johnson is a19-ycar-old graduate of Orem High School. She is also serving as second attendant to Miss Orem 1986. She won the talent competition in that pageant. For the Miss UTC talent portion, she performed a ballet routine on pointe from the "Nutcracker Ballet." She is a member of the Utah Regional Ballet Company. Amy Davis, second a'lenil.int, iy a ivxi -rjfi;v "'' Spanish Fork. Davis is a Girl's State graduate and served as Spanish Fork's 1984 Junior Miss. Davis relates, "The girls were all genuine to work with, and I am grateful for everyone at public education are a $20 million in new program funds, $2 million from the school lunch program, another $2 million from driver's education, and $4 million from the critical school building fund. It is the governor's feeling that "Utah does not have the capacity to solve our education problem through a tax increase alone." The governor's plan also sees nine areas of change needed in higher education. The changes proposed arc the reduction of administrative costs, the increase of space utilization on every campus, elimination of unnecessary duplication of classes, programs and departments, redirection of high cost enrollments, the transfer insurance of credits from one Photos by Rod Morgan ASUTC for their willingness to help." The festive decor in the ballroom was provided by Distinctive Decorating of Santaquin, Utah. "By looking at it, it got you in the mood tor a pageant, with all the shine and glow of the room," said a member of the audience. The evening began with an array of entertainment that included Master of Ceremonies Todd Mortcnson singing "After the Loving." The program also featured a piano solo by Annette Taylor, vocals by TKO, and Ramona Gibbons as the special puest vocalist. speech just before the evening concluded and related the highlights of this past year. She represented UTC well at the Miss Utah Pageant, as she won one of four non-finalist talent awards. explained various parking problems at a Photo by Glen D. Nelson campus to another, the increase of concurrent enrollment, the reform of teacher education programs, to increase the use of the Utah Research Corridor and the provision of incentives for instructional improvement. The governor proposes a ten percent administrative costs cut from higher education. Gaylc Norris from the State Board of Regents said that the colleges and universities of the state are already trying to comply with these reforms, and the Board supports the package. Norris said that the reforms could serve as a type of renaissance to the future, but without tax increases, our institutions could fail to compete with out-of-state or private universities. Above: Tamalin Miner, Miss UTC 1987, enthusiastically waves to the audience. Above left: Jennifer Johnson, first attendant, Tamalin Miner, Miss UTC, Amy Davis, second attendant. Parking Hassles Discussed at Last Wednesday's Forum by Rod Morgan Dick Van Zomeren, assistant vice president in charge of facilities planning, held a forum on Wednesday, November 19 to address the problem of parking at UTC. Some interesting and informative issues were discussed. First of all, it was made clear that the purchase of a decal does not entitle you to a parking space, only the right to look for one and to occupy it. The state requires a minimum of .33 spaces per student enrolled, or one space for every three students. The present ratio here at UTC is .46, well above that requirement. Construction is under way to The package also says "our technical colleges must retain their identity and not evolve into liberal arts schools. But when asked, Norris said that this won't effect the plans for UTC in Orem and Salt Lake to become community colleges. The governor's plan also calls for increased concurrent enrollment, and asks that "every policy that hinders appropriate granting of full credit be changed." To summarize this vast reform package is difficult. The basic synopsis is this, education is quickly declining in this state, and in order to combat the flailing educational system as a whole, the governor feels that vast reforms are an immediate necessity. ffir open 300 to 400 new spaces before the Winter Quarter. Van Zomeren also pointed out new policies this year that include a free week at the begining of each quarter, a reduction to $1 of a $5 violation that is cleared within 24 hours, and the installation of two hour visitor meters by January. As to the question of night parking, it was pointed out that this was necessary to offset the higher maintenance cost of night parking. This includes lighting and heavier security. The maintenance cost of UTC's parking facilities is in excess of $100,000. This includes salaries, snow removal, signs, and lights. This cost is offset with $60,000 Inside... the U.T.C. Press Editorials Miss UTC Pageant Campus News Sports Entertainment -4r Shown are to $70,000 in permit sales, $30,000 in fines and $8,000 in meter collections. Other items pointed out included the fact that out of 50 stolen decals only one was taken from a locked vehicle. The $25 fine for handicap space violation is set by the Utah Code of Handicap regulations. The removal of a restraining boot is a criminal offense. The reason for slag lots instead of paved ones is that they are on the site of future buildings. Finally, parking decals can be rented for 50 cents a day and stolen or lost ones replaced for one dollar Despite the effort to hold a parking forum, only 15 people showed up. page 2 page 3 pages 4-7 pages 8,9 page 10