The Butler Alcohol Taskforce presented a report of recommendations to administration about potential changes to Butler University’s alcohol policy in January. Dean of Student Life Irene Stevens said the administration didn’t act on the recommendations until recently. Stevens will present the list of recommendations to the Board of Trustees in May, and various sub-groups and…
Loan interest rates could double for Butler students
Butler University’s Student Government Association passed a resolution last Wednesday calling for congressional action on student Stafford loan interest rates. The interest rate, currently at 3.4 percent, is set to double to 6.8 percent on July 1 when a program established in 2007 to cut back rates will expire. There are 2,500 Butler students—or more…
McCarter to take Collegian’s reins next year
The Butler Collegian’s next head honcho brings more than two years of Collegian editing experience, a passion for investigative journalism and a spunky sense of humor to Butler University’s national-award-winning student newspaper. Jill McCarter, who has served as the paper’s news editor for two consecutive years, was chosen April 13 as the paper’s next editor…
Report: Evaluation forms not useful
Most faculty members do not find the current mode of instructor evaluation useful, according to a report by the Academic Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate. IDEA forms could be on track to be replaced by more tailored instructor evaluations if a motion related to the report carries in Faculty Senate. The forms are used…
Bike share in the works
Students will be able to cruise around town next fall when a bike share program goes into effect. The project was developed by the Council on Presidential Affairs, student affairs, the department of recreation, facilities and the purchasing department. Bikes will be available for check out for either a whole semester for $50 or a…
CPA looks to continue progress
Butler University’s Council on Presidential Affairs has made progress this year that it hopes to carry into next semester, members said. “I think CPA has done a lot,” said sophomore Katie Palmer, CPA’s academic affairs coordinator. “We’ve set the groundwork for next year.” Palmer said one of the biggest areas of improvement has been in…
Speakers Lab to continue under new leadership
Butler University’s Speakers Lab will continue to exist under new leadership next year, despite the death of Paul Sandin, the lab’s former director. “There has never been someone in the back of our mind, but any of the faculty in the communications department would be awesome,” said Marci Kolb, a sophomore public relations major and…
Students: Butler not diverse
About 51 percent of students disagree that Butler University is diverse, according to results from a new survey by Student Affairs. About 37 percent somewhat disagreed that Butler is diverse, and 14 percent strongly disagreed with that statement. The survey gauged Butler’s diversity and students’ perspective on campus atmosphere. There were 527 students who participated…
INSIDE PHILANTHROPY | Events pay off for non-profits, students
For Emma Rhoads, a sophomore biology major, philanthropy changed her life. She never planned to go to medical school until she set foot in Riley Hospital for Children.
Internship coordinator’s contract to expire
This story is part of a series evaluating the internship coordinator position in the College of Communication. Part One | Internships in the spotlight—CCOM position cut Part Two | Students, Alum Petition CCOM Part Three | Internship Coordinator’s Contract to Expire Part Four | Coordinator Seeks Legal Counsel This fall, students in Butler University’s College…