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Increase in tuition and fees to affect students for 2012-2013 academic year Hei dy Mol i na Editor Tuition and fees will increase for all Seward County Community College students. The increase will take effect on July 1, 2012. According to President Duane Dunn it would not be beneficial to lock in tuition, like the University of Kansas does, because students of Seward county only attend the college for two years. The last time that the Board voted to increase the
rates of tuition and fees was in 2010. Students that are residents of Seward county will see an increase of $2 per credit hour and an increase of $5 in credit hour fees. Students that are not residents of the county, but live in Kansas will see a increase of $2. Border state students rates will increase by $5. One of the bigger changes that will be taking places is that border counties will now be changed to border states in order to include a bigger area of poten-
tial students for the college. The fees will be distributed among scholarships and student activities with an increase of $ 0.50. The fees that are appointed for scholarships usually go to the presidential scholarships. “Students help with scholarships by paying fees,” Dunn said. There will be a $1 increase to the reserve fund for future expansion of the college and technology will receive a $3 increase. “Technology is always
changing,” Dunn said. Since technology is constantly changing it will receive the bulk of the fees. The increase in the fee of the institution means more funds for technological upgrades around campus. Richard Brenneman, a trustee member, stated that just because a college is cheap does not mean that it provides a good education. “Students are willing to spend more money for a good education,” Brenneman said. According to Celeste
Donovan, dean of student services, the student government association vote on the allocation of funds. The funds are used to provide for student activities, such as bringing in speakers or providing the flat screen television in the student union. Even though the college will raise the tuition and fees, it is still below what other area colleges, like Dodge City and Garden City, charge in fees and tuition keeping it at the most affordable institution.
Total increase of fees per credit hour Seward County Residents:$7 Border State Residents:$7 In-state(non-Seward Residents):$10 Out-of-state/international: $10 Seward online: in-state: $17 out-of-state: $13
Brush with police A Liberal Police Department car parked on the sidewalk outside the Hobble Academic Building Monday night during the college board of trustees meeting to showcase work done by the students of the auto body program at the technical school.The car arrived at the technical school white, and was stripped, primed, repaired and painted black before the airbrushing art work was added by Dave Ratzlaff, an auto body collision repair instructor. Crusader photo/ Jose Medrano
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Students in the TRIO enrichment program pose in front of a Jayhawk during their college visit.
News Briefs •KYLIX, the student art club, is sponsoring Children’s Art Day for children grades 1-6 on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Shank Humanities Building. The cost is $15 and children must bring a lunch. Drinks are provided. Children will participate in a variety of fun art activities. •TELOLITH ENTRIES are due by March 19. Entries should be submitted to Bill McGlothing or Susan Copas. •PHI THETA KAPPA is selling Krispy Kreme donuts for $6 a dozen. For more information contact Debbie Stafford at 620417-1455. •MATH LAB available to all students in Room AA159. The lab will offer assistance to any
student struggling in math. For more information contact Derric Moore at 620-417-1508. •DAYLIGHT SAVINGS begins March 11 at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to forward your clocks one hour. •THE CRUSADER recently received a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for 2010-2011 publications and a third award for photo layout. •MIDTERM GRADES will be reported by instructors by March 21. •KAPPA BETTA DELTA inducted new members on March 1. Tanya Dowell, accounting instructor, was an honorary inductee.
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This badge and flames logo was airbrushed on a Liberal Police Department car used by Capt. Jon Antrim and others for display and education purposes. Auto body instructor Bree Downs supervised the body work, prep work and initial paint in the project which brought the college and police department together in a community effort. An airbrushing course has been added to the auto body program by instructor Dave Ratzlaff, who used the police car to teach and demonstrate the technique to students.
Spring break travelers need to take precautions Morgan Wi l l s Crusader staff With a reputation for fun, sun, and more fun, spring break can potentially be the most exciting week of a person’s life. However, it is important to make sure fun in the sun does not compromise safety. In recent years, an alarming number of stories, like the Natalie Holloway case, have developed detailing spring break vacation tragedies. These stories may cause guardedness when deciding how to approach spring break. Following these safety tips on how to stay safe can help tremendously when deciding on a destination. Cities that made the top destination lists for 2012 included Cancun, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; The Bahamas; Mazatlan, Mexico; South Padre Island, Texas; Jamaica,
Caribbean; Panama City Beach; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Nassau, Bahamas; Cabo San Lucas. This list is according to www.tripadvisor.com. These vacation sites are known for their luxurious resorts, beautiful beaches, and exciting night life, and for years it has been the trend to escape reality and enjoy all that these beautiful destinations have to offer for a few weeks in the spring. However, in recent years this trend has become more and more dangerous. Places like Cancun, Mexico, once recognized for being a tourism hot spot is now tainted with a reputation for violence, thieves, and sexual assault. Compare the previous list to this list, compiled by Fox News, of the most dangerous spring break destinations. It includes; Acapulco, Jamaica, Cancun, South Padre Island, Mazatlan—
Spring Break @Seward County No classes March 12-16 Campus offices will be open March 12-16.
Classes will resume March 19. worrisome to say the least. The major threats posed by these cities include drug cartels, gang war, violence, sex trafficking and kidnapping. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs issued a travel warning Feb. 8 for a number of Mexican cities including two ranked on the previous lists; Puerto Vallarta, and Acapulco. If your heart is truly set on visiting these places it is possible to combat this negativity. Staying safe is a conscious decision that needs to be considered beforehand. Right and wrong
may be black and white in the day light, but at night shades of gray can confuse things. First, research the area before hand. Decide if the benefits outweigh the costs/risk. If so, reduce the desire to leave the resort by picking one that has all the amenities a person could possibly need. Many studies show that problems do not arise until tourists leave the safety of their resort. Next, start the trip off right by buckling up, and don’t think that lame is cool. Don’t text and drive. Upon arrival, make a habit of keeping the sliding door of the hotel room locked, and never invite a stranger into the room. Decide before hand the definition of a stranger. Always move with a buddy or in groups. Check in back home frequently, and always be sure loved are aware of your plans for the evening or day. Experiencing the night
life may encourage leaving the resort. If so, avoid extravagant jewelry and clothing that may make you a target for kidnappers and pickpockets. It is important to have a plan before hand that covers transportation, destinations, and itinerary. Also, keep in mind that the legal drinking age in Mexico is 18, but unfortunately the effects of the alcohol are just as dangerous. In fact, sun increases the dangerous side effects of alcohol. Finally, look out for one another. The best policy is always “go together, leave together.” With these safety tips in mind, it is possible to visit the top spring break destinations, and return safely to tell the story. If a trip is in your spring break plans, keep safety at the forefront and fun will fall into place.
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